New York City's finest bánh mis, Italian hoagies, and deli subs.

New York City has no shortage of fabulous restaurants. Steakhouses! Small plates! Omakase! Whatever you want, we've got it. But I'd argue there is no finer dish than the sandwich. Humble, maybe, but when a sandwich is done right, it's a delightful dance that weds disparate textures and flavors.

Let's take a classic Italian deli sub. You're telling me there's a better combination out there than salty cold cuts, crunchy veggies, and the satisfying blend of zingy vinegar and creamy mayo between two pillowy-yet-crunchy slices of bread? I don't think so, honey. The same logic applies to hefty reubens from an uptown Jewish delicatessen, or bánh mì Vietnamese from a hot spot in Lower Manhattan. It's all about a mix of ingredients that push and pull each other into a beautiful embrace.…