A couple of weeks ago, American model Bella Hadid was seen recounting happy old days with her friend, Yasmine. While the chief point of her social media post was nostalgia, netizens noticed the mean sandwich Hadid was chowing down. Their curiosity about the on-the-go dish made Hadid share its ingredients in a follow-up video. That’s the thing about a good sub. It is hearty and indulgent in equal parts. It will make you want to try it. The dish that demands constant innovation in the food and beverage industry was actually born of need. History has it that John Montagu, the fourth Earl of Kent in Sandwich province of England, loved playing cards. Since eating while playing could get cumbersome, he had ordered his valet to tuck in meat between two slices of bread for a handy meal. That’s how the snack became popular among his friends and subjects. Modern-day chefs hand out tips to put together a wholesome sub.

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Urvika Kanoi, chef and owner, Cafe Duco

>> While sandwiches make for comfort food options and can be picked up in the middle of a busy day, they’re also luxurious — depends on when and how we’re having them. The dish is evolving and commands a standalone section in many restaurants. So, it is important to pick ingredients that you hadn’t thought would work well together. Nowadays, chefs and culinary developers use stuffings that are unheard of. That reference should inspire us.