Roli Roti

Disclaimer:  This following post may cause panting, fainting, hot sweats, jaw pains, dreams, and an increase in hormones.

Yes.  It really did.

Like 4505 Meats, Roli Roti is a meat and sandwich vendor located at the Farmer's Market outside of the Ferry Building.  Unlike 4505 Meats, though, they only serve twice a week on Thursdays and Saturdays.  Is it worth going?  I might just fly back to San Francisco for a weekend to savor their amazing porchetta sandwich once again.

Call me crazy, but if this sandwich does not make the new show "Best Sandwich in America", I may just kill Adam Richman and his team at The Travel Channel.  This is one of the, no scratch that, THE best sandwich I have ever had.

The rotisserie at Roli Roti

The rotisserie at Roli Roti is a sight in itself.  Whole chickens and hog rolls roast slowly over propane, turning and charring evenly on all sides.  A bed of fingerling potatoes sits at the bottom, catching all the flavorful juices dripping off the juicy proteins turning above them.  The end results are incredibly moist products.

The porchetta sandwich is their best seller, and with good reason.  The team slices the pork to order, and thus begin to craft one of the most beautiful sandwiches I have ever layed eyes on.  A ciabatta roll crumbles at the sight of a serrated knife running through.  Moist, marinated pork gets joined by sweet, caramelized onions.  A layer of arugula gives a peppery bite. It is then topped with the second half of the ciabatta, cut in half, and served to your hands which you didn't realize until now were sticking out waiting for the succulent gift.  You stand in awe, only to be pushed by the patrons waiting behind you waiting for their turn to bask in glory.

The sandwich that has the title "Best I Have Ever Had"

Go sit at the picnic table.  Enjoy your feast.  Savor every bite.  It will be gone soon.

Roli Roti

Farmer's Market at 1 Ferry Building

San Francisco, CA 94105

Thursdays and Saturdays Only