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HeritageThe National Museum of the Philippines Iloilo capped off its 2026 ‘Magbasá Kita: A Reading Program for Young Learners’ with an immersive storytelling session at the museum’s Book Nook on September 23, 2026. The activity introduced the localHeritage21st Sunchang Jangryu Festival to Welcome the World With K-Food and Cultural ExperiencesHeritage21st Sunchang Jangryu Festival to Welcome the World With K-Food and Cultural ExperiencesStreet foodMan dead, 3 in custody after shooting outside Piada Italian Street Food in Mayfield HeightsStreet foodBrick-and-Mortar Restaurants Need to Stop Blaming Street VendorsFarm and marketYour guide to Harvest Fair 2026 at Wisconsin State Fair ParkFarm and marketOct. 3 Harvest of Harmony Parade available to view in livestream broadcast during paradeFarm and marketSouthington Apple Harvest Festival kicks off tonightWorldBon Appétit editor-in-chief explores food’s role in culture, media at MSUFarm and marketDetroit Harvest Fest adds movies, more food trucks in year 6HeritageThe National Museum of the Philippines Iloilo capped off its 2026 ‘Magbasá Kita: A Reading Program for Young Learners’ with an immersive storytelling session at the museum’s Book Nook on September 23, 2026. The activity introduced the localHeritage21st Sunchang Jangryu Festival to Welcome the World With K-Food and Cultural ExperiencesHeritage21st Sunchang Jangryu Festival to Welcome the World With K-Food and Cultural ExperiencesStreet foodMan dead, 3 in custody after shooting outside Piada Italian Street Food in Mayfield HeightsStreet foodBrick-and-Mortar Restaurants Need to Stop Blaming Street VendorsFarm and marketYour guide to Harvest Fair 2026 at Wisconsin State Fair ParkFarm and marketOct. 3 Harvest of Harmony Parade available to view in livestream broadcast during paradeFarm and marketSouthington Apple Harvest Festival kicks off tonightWorldBon Appétit editor-in-chief explores food’s role in culture, media at MSUFarm and marketDetroit Harvest Fest adds movies, more food trucks in year 6
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Sandwiches and wraps

Anything held together by bread.

MealBreakfastLunchTea timeDinnerSupperSnacks
DietVegetarianVeganFish and seafoodMeat
HamburgerMeat 🇺🇸 United States and 1 moreA hot ground meat patty in a sliced bun, often with salad and sauces Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Hot dogMeat 🇺🇸 United States and 2 moreA sausage in a sliced bun, topped with condiments and eaten hot Street food, Lunch, Dinner ShawarmaMeatشاورما 🇸🇾 Syria and 5 moreMeat roasted on a vertical spit and sliced into flatbread with sauces and vegetables Street food, Lunch, Dinner CheeseburgerMeat 🇺🇸 United StatesA hamburger topped with melted cheese, often with lettuce, tomato and condiments Main dish, Lunch, Dinner GyrosMeatγύρος 🇬🇷 Greece and 3 moreGreek pita wrap with rotisserie meat, tomato, onion, fries and tzatziki Sandwich or wrap, Lunch, Dinner Bánh mì 🇻🇳 Vietnam and 5 moreA Vietnamese baguette sandwich with savory fillings and pickled vegetables Sandwich or wrap, Breakfast, Snacks Croque monsieurMeatcroque-monsieur 🇫🇷 FranceHot French sandwich of ham and cheese, baked or fried until crisp Sandwich or wrap, Lunch, Snacks ZapiekankaVegetarian 🇵🇱 PolandA toasted open-face baguette sandwich with mushrooms, cheese, and ketchup Street food, Snacks, Lunch Club sandwichMeat 🇺🇸 United States and 2 moreA three-layer toasted sandwich with poultry, bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise Sandwich or wrap, Lunch, Snacks BLTMeat 🇺🇸 United States and 1 moreA sandwich filled with bacon, lettuce, and tomato, often with mayonnaise Sandwich or wrap, Lunch, Snacks Vada pavVegetarian 🇮🇳 IndiaDeep-fried spiced potato fritter in a bread bun, served with chutney and chilli Street food, Snacks FrancesinhaMeat 🇵🇹 PortugalA layered sandwich from Porto with meats, cheese and a hot beer-tomato sauce Sandwich or wrap, Lunch, Dinner Peanut butter and jelly sandwichVegetarian 🇺🇸 United StatesA sandwich of peanut butter and fruit preserves on sliced bread Sandwich or wrap, Lunch, Snacks Bunny chow 🇿🇦 South Africa and 1 moreA hollowed loaf of bread filled with curry, from Durban’s Indian community Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Cheesesteak 🇺🇸 United States and 1 moreThinly sliced beef and melted cheese in a long hoagie roll Sandwich or wrap, Lunch, Dinner ChivitoMeat 🇺🇾 Uruguay and 1 moreUruguay’s signature sandwich with beef, cheese, ham and more in a bun Sandwich or wrap, Lunch, Dinner Po' boy 🇺🇸 United StatesA Louisiana sandwich on crusty French bread with meat or fried seafood fillings Sandwich or wrap, Lunch, Dinner Roujiamo肉夹馍 🇨🇳 ChinaFlatbread filled with stewed meat, a street food from Shaanxi, China Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Reuben sandwichMeat 🇺🇸 United StatesGrilled sandwich of corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut and dressing on rye bread Sandwich or wrap, Lunch, Dinner BauruMeat 🇧🇷 BrazilA Brazilian sandwich with melted cheese, roast beef, tomato and pickled cucumber Sandwich or wrap, Snacks, Lunch ChoripánMeat 🇦🇷 Argentina and 5 moreGrilled chorizo sausage in crusty bread, often topped with sauce Sandwich or wrap, Snacks, Lunch Lobster rollFish or seafood 🇺🇸 United StatesLobster meat in a split roll, served warm with butter or cold with mayonnaise Sandwich or wrap, Lunch, Dinner completoMeat 🇨🇱 Chile and 1 moreA Chilean hot dog loaded with tomato, avocado, mayonnaise and other toppings Street food, Lunch, Dinner DoublesVegan 🇹🇹 Trinidad and TobagoCurried chickpeas tucked between two fried flatbreads, served with chutneys Street food, Breakfast, Lunch Montreal-style smoked meatMeat 🇨🇦 CanadaBeef brisket seasoned, smoked, steamed and hand-sliced for sandwiches Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Torta ahogada 🇲🇽 MexicoA crusty sandwich from Guadalajara covered in spicy chili sauce Sandwich or wrap, Lunch, Dinner Roti 🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago and 4 moreCurried meat or vegetables wrapped in a Caribbean flatbread Main dish, Lunch, Dinner CemitaMeat 🇲🇽 MexicoA sesame-topped sandwich roll from Puebla, Mexico, filled with meat, cheese and herbs Sandwich or wrap PambazoMeat 🇲🇽 MexicoMexican sandwich of bread dipped in chili sauce and filled with potato and chorizo Sandwich or wrap, Lunch, Dinner Bake and SharkFish or seafood 🇹🇹 Trinidad and TobagoFried flatbread sandwich filled with seasoned shark and sauces from Trinidad and Tobago Sandwich or wrap, Lunch, Snacks MedianocheMeat 🇨🇺 Cuba and 1 moreA Cuban sandwich with sweet egg bread, roast pork, ham, cheese and pickles Sandwich or wrap, Snacks SincronizadaMeat 🇲🇽 MexicoHam and cheese between flour tortillas, grilled and served with salsa or guacamole Sandwich or wrap, Lunch, Snacks

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