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Best sandwiches in NYC: CUBA
Pig’s head Cuban sandwich at the Cannibal
The Gramercy spot’s snout-to-tail ethos is particularly evident in this pressed, off-cut revision of the Caribbean classic. After a long, leisurely brine in spicy cherry-pepper juice, funky pig’s head meat roasts at low heat until it’s falling off the bone. Executive chef Michael Berardino piles the soft slices on a squishy roll—along with pickles, slivers of ham from Vermont Smoke and Cure and a slick of mayonnaise—and presses it on the griddle to achieve the Cuban’s signature crunchy exterior. 113 E 29th St between Park Ave South and Lexington Aves (212-686-5480, thecannibalnyc.com). $12.
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