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"Run by Heavy Restaurant Group in Fremont, this sandwich shop turns out some of the best focaccia sandwiches in the city, with freshly baked loaves that are crispy and salty on the top and sturdy enough to accommodate some seriously massive (and potentially messy) fillings. The best-seller is the turkey, with oregano vinaigrette, olive oil‑laden arugula, and salami, but the dominant flavor is the pickled pepper remoulade, which packs a serious dose of spiciness. The Milanese shows a non‑traditional streak, pairing a wine‑and‑honey‑glazed breaded pork chop with a kimchi and Kewpie mayo slaw for a well‑balanced spicy‑sweet‑meaty trifecta, while the fried fish sandwich stars buttery dover sole supported by a tangy tartar sauce and a herby‑crunchy fennel slaw. Also recommended: the breakfast sandwich with mortadella and a roast beef sandwich. It’s a low‑key great working‑lunch spot thanks to a big space and strong Wi‑Fi, and on select dates “aperitivo nights” bring non‑sandwich specials as far from focaccia as Dutch babies and chicken cassoulet, with updates on Instagram. Previously the vegetarian‑friendly Livbud, the space now channels its energy into focaccia." - Harry Cheadle