#toothpicks

The Club sandwich is the spiritual and structural ancestor of the Big Mac. It features three pieces of toasted white bread. The third slice functions as a fulcrum of structural integrity—it absorbs the moisture from the tomato and lettuce so the whole thing doesn't slide apart. Most purists will say that a sandwich is not a “club” if it does not include bacon. In addition to the crispy pork goodness, it is traditionally paired with other sliced, cooked, dry meats: typically turkey or chicken breast, or occasionally ham. It is then glued together with a liberal portion of high-quality mayonnaise. The presentation is iconic. It is almost exclusively served cut into quarters and held together with frilly cocktail picks. Plastic cocktail sword picks are a captivating relic of mid-century Americana, available in various colors, and arguably seen as a highlight of the human experience. These are now available in eco-friendly reusable stainless steel and brass, for appetites that never surrender.