All of the Food Challenge contestants took creativity and flavor to the max for this sandwich showdown. The winner of this year’s Challenge goes to Chubby’s American Grill, for their Chubby’s Chicken Melt, a sandwich that one taste-tester dubbed “chubbalicious!”
No. 1
Chubby’s American Grill
Chubby’s Chicken Melt
Chubby’s Chicken Melt was this year’s Food Challenge winner. The creative sandwich features grilled chicken breast with melted provolone, topped with avocado, bacon, lettuce, and tomato, served with an aioli spread between two halves of a Belgian waffle.​
535 W. Alexis Rd.
419-476-0802, facebook.com/pages/Chubbys-American-Grill
“Tastebuds fully satisfied.”
“Loved the flavor!”
“Loved the Belgian waffle.”
“I never knew a waffle could be turned into a sandwich, but it’s heavenly.”
No. 2
Cocina de Carlos
Drowned Sandwich
The second-place winner in this year’s Food Challenge was Cocina de Carlos’ Drowned Sandwich, and for good reason. Filled with refried beans and shredded pork, this sandwich is made with ciabatta bread soaked in a mild tomato and onion sauce. The bread doesn’t dissolve, it stays whole just for you – no magic involved.
27072 Carronade Dr., Perrsyburg,
419-872-0200, cocinadecarlos.com
“I recommend the Drowned Sandwich or fajitas nopales (cactus), both were full of flavor.”
“Fresh, plentiful food, beautifully presented.”
“Authentic with creative originality mixed into a diverse menu. Service and food quality are top notch.”
No. 3
POP Grille
Smokey Salmon Wrap
Coming in at #3 in our reader-voted list is Party on the Palate’s Smokey Salmon Wrap. This low-carb option features Applewood smoked salmon, plum-onion jam, cucumber kimchee and roasted garlic and avocado cream cheese.
3309 N. Holland Sylvania,
419-517-5310, partyonthepalate.com
“It’s light and delicious, all of the flavors are there. I want more!”
Thanks to all Food Challenge participants for their creative contributions:
Burger Bar 419 – BB BLT
Zaza Woodfired Pizza – The Zaza Wrap
Degage Jazz Cafe – The Ode
Firepit Grille – The Cuban
Bar 145 – Roasted Chicken & Brie Panini
