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A mortadella and herb focaccia sandwich (left) and a Philly cheesesteak. Photos: Courtesy of The Good Butcher
From melty cheesesteaks to fat-stacked Reubens, The Good Butcher, off Ingersoll, is regularly selling out of its weekly Sandwich Tuesday specials.
Why it matters: Food is fun, and these creative sandwiches get the shop's chefs to think outside of the box while also using locally sourced meats.
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