Parisian Sandwiches in Monterey (CA) by Ruth Paget
My family usually goes to Crêpes of Brittany in Monterey (California) to eat crêpes made the traditional way with the addition of melted butter to the batter, making for a hearty meal despite the thinness of the crêpe.
However, Crêpes of Brittany also offers five Parisian sandwiches for a cosmopolitan snack akin to Germany’s butterbrot sandwiches.
The five baguette sandwich selections come with a choice of potato, pasta, or green salad. The sandwiches include:
-French ham and butter
-French ham or turkey with mayonnaise, gruyère cheese, lettuce, tomato, and boiled egg
-French ham and Brie cheese with butter, lettuce, and tomato
-Brie cheese with caramelized onion and apple
-Tuna
The French usually leave the Brie cheese rind on for flavor and texture on sandwiches. If you prefer not to eat the rind, let the waiter know when ordering.
Crêpes of Brittany serves 11 kinds of coffee and spiced chai as well as alcoholic French apple cider from Brittany and Normandy.
The crêperie is a perfect place to rejuvenate while visiting the historic and cultural sites in downtown Monterey.
By Ruth Paget, author Eating Soup with Chopsticks and Marrying France
