"We can hear it now — there are too many fusion sandwiches on this list that don’t represent true Italian beefs. We get it, but what if it’s possible to push the genre in exciting new directions while honoring the standards that make this a great sandwich? Enter Bixi Beer from chef Bo Fowler, known for her fanatical devotion to sourcing and not taking shortcuts. She recently added banh mi to her menus with the best French bread loaves in the city. She’s already featured Italian beef bao on her menu. All the ingredients are there. Just ask your server to sub in Italian beef on the banh mi and for giardiniera and you’ve set yourself up for magnificence. It’s an off-the-menu treat." - Eater Staff