Best Sandwiches

Since Todd Mussman and Ryan Turner opened Muss & Turner's in 2006, the eatery has been a destination for hyper-local American fare paired with great wines and beers. While the composed plates at dinner are worthy of a visit on their own, the sandwiches are Muss & Turner's main draw. The Reason to Reuben is one of Atlanta's best versions of the deli classic. Thick slabs of toasted, buttery rye bread are topped with house-made corned beef brisket, gooey Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and tangy Russian dressing. The Gobbler takes everything that is holy and good about Thanksgiving (shaved turkey, Ritz Cracker stuffing, lingonberry coulis, and thyme aioli) and smooshes it into a French bun. The Burger at Muss & Turner's is also among Atlanta's best, the clean flavor of grassfed beef punched up with white cheddar, roasted poblano peppers, red onion, and cilantro aioli. Pair any of these with some crispy, house-made french fries and a cold craft beer and you'll be in sandwich heaven. less...

Chefs Todd Mussman and Ryan Turner have managed to do the impossible – get people to drive from intown Atlanta to Smyrna for sandwiches. But the sandwiches at MUSS & TURNER’S are no joke. The chefs use only the best ingredients — always local when possible — and cook them extremely conscientiously. The creations are playful works of art large enough for the heartiest of appetites. You'd think these guys don't take themselves too seriously with sandwich names like "Insult to Philly," but you know they mean business when you see the ingredient list. Shaved Wagyu Kamado roasted beef with an au jus that takes 60 hours to prepare? Sold. Oh, and the "Chocolate Elvis" — griddled chocolate challah bread stuffed with natural peanut butter, premium chocolate and bananas — is both vegetarian- and sweet-fiend friendly. 1675 Cumberland Parkway, Smyrna. 770-434-1114.www.mussandturners.com. less...

We've been waiting a long time for a truly fantastic po' boy in this town, and now PARISH FOOD AND GOODS has finally given us one – actually, it's provided three. Served on crackly fresh-baked French bread, the sandwich comes with a choice of shrimp, sweet sausage or our favorite, fried oysters. The downstairs market also makes a mean BLT, with locally raised pork belly flanked by fresh red and fried green tomatoes. If you're in serious carnivore mode, the muffuletta with salami, mortadella, ham and provolone should fit the bill. less...

There are a lot of notable sandwiches in Atlanta, but during the last year one has outshined all others: the bresaola panini with Parmesan and pepper sauce at ALON’S. It’s the perfect lunchtime combination of comfort (crunchy bread, yummy meat) and wake-up call (piquant sauce, sharp cheese). Alon’s also makes a killer roasted-lamb sandwich with red-onion marmalade. There are soups available, too, along with salads, such as a recent edamame-and-rice dish. less...