Lunch Break

There’s a Trick to Making the Summer’s Perfect Tomato Sandwich

If you’re adding cheese, or even pepper, you’ve gone too far, says a new cookbook.

To complement the perfect tomato sandwiches, tomato soup. 

Source: Penguin Random House

Editor’s Note: As we begin leaving our home kitchens and dining out more, the weekly Lunch Break column will evolve to highlight dishes from a variety of sources: a new or reopened restaurant; a newsmaking person, place, or recipe; or, of course, a great cookbook.

In the past few weeks, a Reddit post dedicated to the perfect tomato sandwich has garnered over 670 comments. Among the points under debate are the correct breads to use (sourdough, ciabatta, a baguette), the necessary condiments, and whether a cheese—namely mozzarella—is required.