A club sandwich, also called a clubhouse sandwich, is a sandwich of toasted bread, sliced poultry, bacon, lettuce, tomato, and mayonnaise. It is often cut into quarters or halves and held together by hors d'œuvre sticks. Modern versions frequently have two layers which are separated by an additional slice of bread. The origins of the club sandwich are unconfirmed, and the subject of some debate. An early recipe included, "two toasted pieces of Graham bread, with a layer of turkey or chicken and ham between them, served warm." Another theory is that the club sandwich was invented in an exclusive Saratoga Springs, New York gambling club in the late 19th century. The sandwich is known to have appeared on U.S. restaurant menus as far back as 1899. The earliest reference to the sandwich in print is from Conversations of a Chorus Girl, a 1903 book by Ray L. Cardell. Historically, club sandwiches featured slices of chicken, but with time, turkey has become increasingly common. As with a BLT, toasted white bread is standard, along with iceberg lettuce, pork bacon, and common tomatoes. The sandwich is traditionally dressed with mayonnaise. Variations, however, on the traditional club sandwich abound. Some vary the protein, for example, a "breakfast club" that includes eggs or a "roast beef club." Others include ham (instead of, or in addition to bacon) and/or cheese slices. Vegetarian club sandwiches often include hummus, avocado, and sprouts as well as substitute the pork bacon with a vegetarian alternative. Mustard and sometimes honey mustard are common condiments. Upscale variations include, for example, the salmon club, and Dungeness crab melt. The famed Arcardia's restaurant in New York is the home of the lobster club, a creation of chef Anne Rosenzweig.

Type

Club

Music type

House, Top 40, Mashups

The door

What to wear

• Ripped or Baggy Clothes

What not to wear

• Dress Shirts

The crowd

Casual, Movie Stars, Models

Noise level

Loud

Good for

• Product Launches