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.

[Admittedly bad photo: Carey Jones]

Of all the restaurants we've reviewed this year, Elsewhere may not be the best, but it certainly answered the biggest question: "Where do I get brunch/pre-matinee lunch/pre-theater dinner/drinks near Times Square?" It's great to have a pleasant, reliable restaurant in that neck of the woods. I recently stopped by for the fried egg sandwich ($9) on the brunch menu*.

Okay, it looks a bit haphazard on the plate. And it's hard to eat with two hands as a sandwich. So think of it as an excellent whole-grain loaf split and topped with two fried eggs, whose yolks are perfectly portioned to soak into every crumb. Rosy tomato slices and pickles round it out, and a lightly dressed salad comes alongside. Simple, but done well, every element well-seasoned and well-prepared. Nothing you've never eaten before, but how great is it to spend less than $10 for a pleasant brunch near Times Square?

*Don't judge by the photo. A girl doesn't always have her fancy food-writer camera.

Elsewhere

403 West 43rd Street, New York, NY 10036 (map)
elsewherenyc.com