Champs d'Elysee Sandwich from The Paisley Violin

Last year we marked the hundred day countdown to Best of Phoenix by sharing our 100 Favorite Dishes with you. Now we're back - with the 2011 edition. Have a suggestion for a dish you'd like us to try? Leave it in the comments section or email [email protected]. 21: Champs...

By Laura Hahnefeld

September 1, 2011

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Last year we marked the hundred day countdown to Best of Phoenix by sharing our 100 Favorite Dishes with you. Now we're back - with the 2011 edition. Have a suggestion for a dish you'd like us to try? Leave it in the comments section or email [email protected].

21: Champs d'Elysee Sandwich from The Paisley Violin

Known as "the most beautiful avenue of the world," the Avenue des Champs-Élysées in Paris is famous for its cafés, luxury specialty shops, crazy-expensive real estate, and clipped chestnut trees.

No less indulgent is the Champs d'Elysee sandwich from The Paisley Violin, the quirky bohemian bistro of Mediterranean and Euro-style edibles. And while Grand Avenue may never have the clipped chestnut trees of the Avenue des Champs-Élysées, it is home to one hell of a good sandwich.

Featuring roasted red peppers and artichokes atop triple cream Brie, baby spinach, and crunchy cucumber sprinkled with olive oil and a touch of aioli sauce on a beautiful sourdough baguette, the Champs d'Elysee sandwich is decadent deliciousness served up fresh and hearty-like.

Order it with Paisley's crazy-good potato salad and you've got yourself a plateful of pleasure.

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