I was already transfixed by the New York Times's One in 8 Million series, which is sort of like Story Corps, featuring lovely vignettes told by real NYC denizens, accompanied by photos. But for obvious reasons, I really love the latest installment, William A. Thomas: The Regular, about a lawyer who eats lunch almost every day at Eisenberg's Sandwich Shop.
Thomas admits he's not a foodie and that he's just too lazy to brown bag it. So most days he sits at the counter at Eisenberg's among a few other regulars. His favorite is the tongue, Swiss, and slaw on rye, though he mixes it up with brisket and whitefish sandwiches too. Says Thomas: "Left to my own devices, I would have the tongue, Swiss, and slaw seven days a week, but I recognize that that probably wouldn't be in the best interest of my life expectancy."
No matter where I'm living, I love being a regular. I always have a go-to cafe where they know my order, and I cultivate familiarity at my favorite sandwich shops and bars, too. There's something very comforting about it, especially when you're in a big city. Don't you think?
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