{"id":15384,"date":"2019-07-19T10:51:55","date_gmt":"2019-07-19T15:51:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebozho.com\/?p=15384"},"modified":"2019-07-25T16:58:09","modified_gmt":"2019-07-25T21:58:09","slug":"madison-sandwiches-alchemy-matilda","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thebozho.com\/madison-sandwiches-alchemy-matilda\/","title":{"rendered":"The Great Sandwich Quest: Alchemy\u2019s Matilda"},"content":{"rendered":"

I have been called a sandwich snob. That accusation is false. However, I do believe in something called <\/em>sandwich theory<\/em><\/a>. This is my quest to find the greatest sandwiches in Madison. Send me your sandwich recommendations by <\/em>email<\/em><\/a> or on <\/em>Twitter<\/em><\/a> or <\/em>Instagram<\/em><\/a>.<\/em><\/span>\n

I decided to brave some of the summer construction around Atwood Avenue and hit up Alchemy<\/a>. It\u2019s a funky spot with a raised bar and a warm feeling from all the wood tones. I wanted something light to beat the heat, so I went with the Matilda sandwich: grilled butternut squash on a roll with Swiss cheese, red onion, tomato, leaf lettuce, fresh basil, and gorgonzola herb dressing.<\/span>\n

Bread: 4.75\/5<\/h3>\n

The roll was fresh, light, and soft as a cloud. It stood out for one particular reason: It did a fantastic job of soaking up some of the juices\/dressings of the makings, giving every bite the flavor balance of the entire sandwich.<\/span>\n

Makings: 4.8\/5<\/h3>\n

The balance and blending of flavors and textures was incredible. After a soft bite into the buttery roll, there\u2019s a crisp follow up with lettuce and tomato before hitting the Swiss-topped grilled squash, and ending with the onion and dressing on the bottom. The squash was simple and starchy, but melded together well with the cheese for a savory finish to each bite.<\/span>\n

Architecture: 4.75\/5<\/h3>\n

There was dressing on both the top and bottom of the roll so I didn\u2019t get any ingredient slippage. (This is why I\u2019m a big fan of a sandwich that is a little saucier; sometimes it acts like glue.) The round slices of squash were grilled to where each bite still had integrity without becoming mush. The sandwich held together as I worked my way through, leaving one final poppable bite.<\/span>\n

Value: 4\/5<\/h3>\n

I chose this as a lighter option, yet the makings were still rich. At $11 you get your choice of side included \u2014 I went with salad. The portion size was good. I left plenty satisfied, and given the heat I didn\u2019t feel overstuffed. But I also knew I would be ready for dinner later that evening.<\/span>\n

Overall: 4.6\/5<\/h3>\n

One of my goals for this quest<\/a> is to hunt for new and different sandwich options. Constantly hitting the same, or similar, combinations gets repetitive and boring. Suffice to say, I\u2019m happy I mixed it up with Alchemy\u2019s Matilda. That buttery finish to each bite was a perfect sandwich option for a hot summer day.<\/span>\n