No. 19: Flank steak sandwich from Happy Gillis

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Dear French Dip. I always thought you were fancy, a sandwich for a gentleman. I was delighted to see you on restaurant menus. But now, you will not even merit a second look. In fact, you’re no better than common lunchmeat. I cast you out because I’ve met the sandwich you were meant to be — the flank steak sandwich from Happy Gillis (549 Gillis).