Detroit Sandwich Week kicks off Dec. 26 and runs through Dec. 31. This marks the 12th year. Carlos Parisi created the event and shared details on the Daily Detroit podcast.
The series starts Friday, Dec. 26, at Mudgie's. It runs from noon to 3 p.m. The Uncle Carlos sandwich makes a comeback for this opening day.
Parisi took time during the podcast to honor Greg Mudge of Mudgie's, who passed away before his restaurant received a new honorary street sign that appeared over the weekend. Parisi called Mudge a mentor who helped build Detroit's modern restaurant and bar scene.
Saturday brings guests to Vesper Books & Wine from noon to 3 p.m. Ayiti Spaghetti will make its first-ever Sandwich Week appearance there.
Sunday packs in two events. Ladder 4 opens its doors from noon to 3 p.m. Later that evening, Dakota Inn Ratskeller throws a ticketed dinner at 6 p.m. in the basement German wine bar.
The dinner showcases a 15-foot sandwich constructed on a table. Your ticket gets you sides, Aunt Nee's chips and salsa, plus two drinks.
Monday's stop at Rocco's goes from noon to 3 p.m. Tuesday lunch happens at Tall Trees in Ferndale, same time window.
The week wraps up at Batch Brewing at 6 p.m. This finale offers smoked meat sandwiches and a raffle packed with concert tickets and gift cards from businesses scattered throughout Metro Detroit.
Other deals pop up at Gonella's, Pietrzyk Pierogi, JP's Makes and Bakes, Last Chance Saloon, and Bev's Bagels. Parisi spent part of the podcast discussing sandwich preferences -- everything from bread selection to how you should prepare lettuce.