You know those summer days when you're not in the mood for anything too hot or heavy for lunch, your office AC is busted, and you're still full from the crunchy peanut butter tastings? Well, it was one of those days, so when walking across the street to Banh Mi Saigon, the packaged gỏi cuốn, or shrimp summer roll trio ($5), in the fridge next to the sodas looked light, refreshing, and perfect. More

The crowds come for the banh mi, but my visits to Banh Mi Saigon on Grand Street are for the sweets. More

Banh Mi might be the draw at this much loved Vietnamese sandwich shop, but don't leave without a cup of the Rainbow Drink (Che Ba Mau) for a mere $2.75. Suitable for breakfast, dessert, or a snack, the Che... More