In this great city of ours, one could eat a different sandwich every day of the year—so that's what we'll do. Here's A Sandwich a Day, our daily look at sandwiches around New York. Got a sandwich we should check out? Let us know. —The Mgmt.

[Photo: Kathy YL Chan]

The Smoked Turkey sandwich ($8.50) at Columbine sounded too simple, and so for the longest time I tried every other, more interesting sounding sandwich on Columbine's menu. And then one day a co-worker told me about her "favorite sandwich ever." The Smoked Turkey. Really? So I gave it a try.

And it's truly awesome. 7-grain bread is the base, both top and bottom insides brushed with avocado that's been whipped smooth into mayo. A thing of glory, buttery goodness, though spread with restraint. The turkey is spread in feather-thin layers, almost shavings, with a strip of salty-crisp bacon, meaty crunches beneath fresh tomato slices and lettuce. So simple and delicious. I was furious at myself for not trying it earlier—but I'll be back!

Columbine

229 West Broadway, New York NY 10013 (map)
212-965-0909
columbine229.com