Beyondcheesesteaksand other tantalizingsteak sandwichesstands one of thegreatest American sandwichesof all time: the French dip.
To this day, it remains the house specialty atPhilippe’s, the landmark restaurant where it originated.
Here’s how each dip ranked in descending order from my least favorite to the tastiest rendition.
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The most disappointing sandwich in this survey, the Dipper cost me $17.99.
The look:Desiccated.
The sliced beef was so browned it was almost black.
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The taste:Mediocre at best.
The best part was the roll, which arrived soft and pillowy with a nice cheesy tang.
Of course, bread alone does not make a good sandwich, and this one is certainly not that.
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The look:Surprisingly tantalizing.
The accompanying jus appeared rich and dark in its pearly white cup.
The taste:Deliciously light.
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you’re free to get a French dip with better-quality beef elsewhere, but it will cost you.
This dipper cost me $17.7920 cents cheaper than Applebee’s version and far superior in quality.
The look:Remarkably rosy!
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Right away, I was struck by the juicy, medium-rare color of the beef.
The baguette, meanwhile, looked beautifully golden brown and nicely toasted.
Like the Arby’s Dipper, this one also seeped with melty white cheese.
The taste:Rich and crunchy.
The crisp baguette crackled with every bite, while the onions within added extra snap.
A small dish of horseradish sauce came as an added perk.
The taste:Hearty and succulent.
I could tell how juicy the beef was just from picking it up.
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