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Modern Cafe crowned sandwich royalty

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By Sean P. Ray | Managing Editor

Modern Cafe crowned sandwich royalty — From left, Northside Chronicle Managing Editor Sean P. Ray stands with Modern Cafe co-owners Andrew and Danielle Dames, who were crowned Sandwich King and Queen at the 2026 Northside Sandwich Week Sandwich Showcase on Oct. 26, at the Priory Grand Hall.

Author: Photos by Matthew Koscienski

Ida’s Sandwich Shop claimed Second Place at the Showcase, jumping up from their Third Place finish last year.

Wise County Biscuits & Cafe took home the Third Place finish, their first placing finish during The Chronicle’s version of Sandwich Week.

Chris Acosta, right, of The Eastman/ Taqueria Acosta preps sandwiches.

Crowds fill the Grand Hall at The Priory, which hosted the Showcase.

Rachel Rennebeck and John Chamberlin of the YaJagoffs Podcast served as the emcees of the night for the second year in a row.

Sandwiches are served up to the panel of celebrity judges. The judges, from left, consisted of Allante Walker of Talk Pittsburgh, Jeremy and Angie of Discover the Burgh and the Northside’s own Jack Hunt (better known by his stage name Johnny Angel of Johnny Angel and the Halos fame).

Hunt takes a bite into a sandwich, considering its taste, texture and appearance for determining its final score.

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