We had a really hectic morning on Friday because we had to check out of our hotel by noon, and then bring our luggage to my brother's apartment so we could keep it there until our 8:00pm flight. And add the fact that it was raining. Yeah, not the most fun way to start our last day in New York. So we were tired and a bit grumpy and hungry, and we didn't even care where to go to eat. We knew we were spending the afternoon at the MoMA, so we decided just to go to Connolly's Pub right across the street from there because we just didn't want to walk anymore. After watching an episode of Throwdown! with Bobby Flay on The Food Network the night before featuring Cuban sandwiches, I was craving for one. So when I saw that they had a panini sandwich called "The Turkey Cuban" on their menu, I decided to order it.
My "Cuban" sandwich included roast turkey, hickory smoked turkey, Swiss cheese, Dijon mustard, and pickles on Euro flat bread. I mean, they call it a "Turkey Cuban," so I knew that the ham and the pork would be replaced by turkey. But if Cuban bread is the most important thing about a Cuban sandwich, then this wasn't a Cuban sandwich at all. Yes, it has Swiss cheese, mustard, and pickles, but the similarities end there. That being said, however, it was actually pretty delightful! I mean, I would recommend it for anyone craving a really delicious hot-pressed turkey panini. I just feel like it's rather misleading to call it a Cuban sandwich at all. I guess, to be fair, we were in an Irish pub. I can't really expect authenticity.
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