Fodor's Expert Review Taylor Gourmet

Sandwiches crafted with attention to detail and fine ingredients are the hallmark of this Philadelphia-inspired classic. Taylor's substitution-friendly staff piles fresh roasted turkey, ham, chicken cutlets, and cold cuts beneath arugula, juicy roasted red peppers, and waves of provolone so finely aged it snaps on the palate. If the vine chicken cutlets (chicken, prosciutto, and pesto) or the callowhill spicy house-made meatballs in marinara sauce don't grab you, the note-perfect cheesesteaks and delicate pasta salads will make you a believer. About a dozen other locations include spots in the shadow of the White House, in the heart of Chinatown, and on K Street NW.