Advice from a local expert once again paid dividends. Ryan Stern, Foodbuzz< Managing Director, led me to Naked Lunch. This inspired market-driven sandwich shop occupies Enrico’s south corner from Tuesday through Saturday. Check that, Naked Lunch occupies 504 Broadway through the end of lunch. At that point the proprietors cede the North Beach space back to Enrico’s in time for dinner. Enterprising owners Ryan J. Maxey (front of house) and Ian Begg (chef) worked together at Vignette, moved to Cafe Majestic in 2007 and opened Naked Lunch last year. The duo named their sandwicherie in honor of William Burroughs’ oddball novel.
Naked Lunch’s signature sandwich involves foie gras and house-made duck prosciutto. It was actually the Pig + Peach Sandwich ($10) that made the biggest impression. A cross section of crusty Acme baguette offered just the right amount of give and contained sweet, juicy peaches, a judicious garlic aioli slather, a mizuna thatch, and two pig parts. Thick slabs joined smoky bacon and rosy tenderloin, which Begg marinated and cooked before carving a few especially juicy slices.
Dose of Vitamin P spotlights my favorite pork dish from the previous week.








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