A Cut Above Butcher Shop

"When you get the itch for a big meaty sandwich, head to A Cut Above. This whole-animal butcher has a large hoagie menu with several classic options, like an Italian sub with five types of cold cuts, a mustardy cubano with smoked pork shoulder, and a fantastic banh mi. The latter is especially massive, piled with lemongrass-seasoned steak, pickles, and a tangy housemade fish sauce dressing." - sylvio martins, jess basser sanders

"The bánh mì from A Cut Above isn’t exactly traditional, but it is delicious. This butcher shop in Santa Monica fills theirs with juicy, lemongrass-seasoned grilled steak, two fried eggs, and housemade fish sauce (!), all on a toasted baguette. Its massive size and high-quality ingredients justify its $14 price tag, and if you’re looking for a mind-blowing banh mi sandwich on the Westside, this is the place to get it. " - nikko duren, arden shore, sylvio martins, brant cox

"This whole-animal butchery in Santa Monica sources their meat from independent farms, including American wagyu from Snake River Farms in Idaho, veal from Pennsylvania’s Marcho Farms, and beef from Novy Ranches in Simi Valley. They also dry-age in-house, if you’re looking for an extra tender and flavorful cut. To order, call (310) 998-8500." - brett keating

"This whole-animal butchery in Santa Monica sources their meat from independent farms, including American wagyu from Snake River Farms in Idaho, veal from Pennsylvania’s Marcho Farms, and beef from Novy Ranches in Simi Valley. They also dry-age in-house, if you’re looking for an extra tender and flavorful cut." - Nikko Duren