Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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Bon Appétit spends a day on the line with Antonio Barbieri, head chef and owner of Brown Bag Sandwich Co. in NYC, as he prepares for the lunch rush. A former Eleven Madison Park chef, Antonio left fine dining to open a New York deli sandwich shop known for its chopped sandwiches. Discover the techniques behind these delicious sandwiches and why New Yorkers can’t get enough.

00:00 Intro
00:58 Prepping Sandwiches
02:37 Catering Orders
04:54 Lunch Service
08:37 Lunch Rush

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