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MyspaceWhere: In Goleta, Montecito, Solvang, Los Olivos, and 834 Santa Barbara Street, (805) 963-3700, paninorestaurants.com
What: A seemingly ever-growing mini-empire of made-to-order high end sandwich shops
How Much: Sandwiches $8.50-$8.95, salads $8.50-$9.95
The Dish: Anyone feeling as if he or she were in a lunch rut should head to Panino, as they offer 30 sandwiches and 10 salads, a plethora of possibility. It’s not just variety for variety’s sake, either; we’re talking clever combos like English Stilton with Asian pear (nine selections are vegetarian), a curried chicken with pine nuts, dried cranberries, and apple, and a roast beef served with a zingy horseradish cheddar. It’s the attention to the details that raises Panino above a quickie lunch spot - anybody can put raisins in a curried chicken sandwich, but cranberries? That takes some creativity. So if you want thinking outside the (lunch)box, this is the spot for you. Even the more strip-mall-y locations are bright and airy and inviting.
Panino - Downtown
834 Santa Barbara St, Santa Barbara
805-963-3700. More Info
Panino - Solvang
475 1st St., Solvang, CA
805-688-0608. More Info
Panino - Los Olivos
2900 Grand Avenue, Los Olivos, CA
805-688-9304. More Info
Panino - Goleta
5666 Calle Real, Calle Real Shopping Center, Goleta
805-683-3670. More Info
Panino - Montecito
1014 Coast Village Rd, Ste C, Montecito, CA
805-565-0137. More Info
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Way overrated in my opinion. Incredibly expensive considering you're just getting the sandwich. If I was paying $9 for a veggie sandwich w/ a side of something, it might be ok. I'd rather hit up Sam's to Go. Might not be as pretty, but that's just fine with me.
pinkerbell03 (anonymous profile)
March 25, 2009 at 10:36 a.m. (Suggest removal)