Estela's

As I've mentioned before, one of my favorite sandwich shops in San Francisco is Estela's. The sandwiches are huge, fresh, relatively healthy, and easy to re-create at home. That said, I just couldn't resist bringing you one more sandwich from my recent Estela's excursion.

Unlike the vegetarian-friendly Carrot sandwich, today's 'Wich of the Week is designed with barbecue lovers in mind. Called the Smokey Sherm, it combines smoked turkey, smoked gouda, and barbecue sauce for a sandwich that's just slightly decadent but not too heavy. To find out how to make it, read more

Welcome back to 'Wich of the Week, where every Wednesday I'll feature a different sandwich I've eaten or prepared at home, complete with photos and instructions on how to re-create it.

Today's sandwich comes from a cheerful hidden gem called Estela's, which is one of my favorite sandwich shops in San Francisco. Not only are the creations humongous — piled with cold cuts, a variety of cheeses, and yummy condiments like artichoke spread and cranberry mustard — but they're also filled to the brim with fresh produce so you can feel good about devouring them.

Lately I've been leaning toward Estela's vegetarian options, particularly the Carrot. To find out what's in it, read more