Every time I return from a trip abroad, I lust for a regular, American tuna salad sandwich. I have had tuna sandwiches in other countries and they are just not the same ( analagous to the BLT, which I am convinced is purely American..at least, to my taste). Where do you go for a great tuna sandwich? I know that every FT'r has to have a favorite.
In Los angeles, I like The Apple Pan. Nice combination of tuna,mayo and relish. Love sitting at the counter. Hector is a great server and will give you lots of pickles and olives, but, alas, no tomatoes.
Fred Segal-- The Comfort Cafe in Santa Monica has a fabulous tuna sandwich. Had it today. Nice, lemony taste, not too much mayo and they start with tuna, add a little red onion, shredded carrots, lettuce, tomato and basil mayo on whole grain bread.
When in VCE and in need of a tuna sandwich, look for a busy wine bar. Normally, one can find tonno et uovo (tuna and hard-boiled egg). It is satisfying, but just not the same The Bar at the Gritti really tries and really misses and seriously overcharges.
For those staying within walking distance of Neiman Marcus in Beverly Hills, the third floor Fresh Market has a good one made with light mayo and water chesnuts with chutney on the bread. It is really good.
I really would love to hear about the definitive Tuna Sandwich in other cities from FT'rs.