If you haven't been to Finch's in Gastown yet, I highly recommend you try it. Their sandwiches are to die for! I had the blue-brie, prosciutto baguette with pears, roasted walnuts, olive oil and vinegar. I was elated to finally try blue-brie as I had heard great things about it and love both blue cheese and brie. For those who are skeptical of blue cheese, this has a much milder taste thanks to the brie so is ideal for those less wild cheese enthusiasts. At first I thought the price point ($8.95) was a bit high for a sandwich, but the quality and quantity of ingredients made it more than worth it. Generous wedges of cheese layered with a healthy amount of prosciutto and ripe pear slices were the perfect combination of sweet and salty. While the oil & vinegar were not obvious, the roasted walnuts completed the sandwich with a nice crunch and flavour. Served on a piece of parchment paper fit the shabby chic style of the place. Finch's also serves vegetarian options, including salads and breakfast as well as whole grain bread for those who prefer it to baguette and other types of cheese, but the sandwiches are an excellent starting point.
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Next item to try: the salad version of the sandwich (with greens and baguette on the side)
Yum! I'm coming with you next time.
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