Who builds your favorite Downtown sandwich? Where can you get a mean glass of passion fruit iced tea? When you’re feeling blue, what Downtown comfort food turns your frown upside down?
Those are the questions we posed to our Facebook Fans on Tuesday and here’s what they had to say about…
SANDWICHES
“Duck and Decanter has the best sandwiches!” – Joshua Schlag
“Fair Trade has a great turkey sandwich and the best tea!” – Nathalie Cano
“Jacquee’s Espresso makes the best sandwiches!” – Cheryl Rosado
“It’s The Hero Factory and it’s not even close.” – Matt Klopp
“I love Ladybug House of Sandwiches (11th St. & McDowell). Always great service, small, and deliver.” – Meg Elizabeth
“I love Fair Trade Cafe! They have lots of food options, fair trade coffee and the employees really love the customers.” – Heather
“Hero Factory!” – Glenn Darby
“Coach & Willie’s.” – Jessica Maldonado
“Long live The Duck. Still my favorite.” – Cristen Pennington
“Is My Florist still around (editor’s note: YES)? I am in Minnesota. I LOVED their turkey and brie sandwich. YUM!” – Jennifer Sorenson
ICED TEA
“Strawberry iced tea at Royal at the Market and tuna sliders at Tammie Coe.” – Rachel Richards-Malloy
“Royal at the Market has fantastic iced teas. Try the Cactus Flower or Jasmine Green. De-lish!” – Sasha Howell
”Iced Chai tea at Conspire also makes my day.” – Jefferson Cochran
COMFORT FOOD
“The 5 Spot from Matt’s Big Breakfast is pretty stellar. With extra jalepenos please!” – Jefferson Cochran
“Thai Elephant will turn that frown upside down.” – Chris Vega
“Penne a la Vodka at Focaccia Fiorentina is my fave comfort food!” – Nichelle Crocker
”Fair Trade Cafe has great vegan brownies and tea.” – Jana Smith
Hope you enjoyed the tips. Stay tuned for more installments of Downtown Food Diaries and make your entry into the Diary here or at our Facebook page.