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FRANK N’ FRANKS ~ CHINATOWN
Frank N’ Frank’s is a new sandwich spot, now soft-open in Chinatown from Brian Ayala and Howlin Ray’s veteran Mario Aguilar. The business is named for Brian’s dad and late brother.
The small shop offers a short menu of sandwiches on focaccia made by a baker solely dedicated to the restaurant. The sandwiches are available in limited quantities, with the promise that “once we’re sold out - we’re sold out.” The business takes over the space formerly occupied by Goldburger and Burgerlords.
The opening menu has just four sandwiches: a “Spicy Italian” with salami and ‘nduja straciatella cream; a peanut butter-and-strawberry-preserve sandwich with the option to add candied bacon; a meat-free burrata and tomato sandwich; and “The Nostalgia” with turkey, American cheese, and candied bacon. All sandwiches but the PB&J are priced between $18-$20, and every order comes with free chips.