Nine Charleston restaurants duke it out for the “Best in Bread” sandwich competition

Which Charleston restaurant will come out on top?

A sandwich cut in half, revealing layers of sliced turkey, crispy bacon, avocado slices, shredded lettuce, cheese, and a creamy sauce on a toasted roll. The sandwich is wrapped in branded deli paper and placed on a wooden table, with warm lighting highlighting the fresh ingredients.

This opportunity is perfect for sandwich lovers.

Photo by: @lawsonbuilder

It’s time for some friendly competition. Bodega’s Mount Pleasant location is hosting the third annual “Best in Bread” sandwich competition, where nine Charleston restaurants will go head-to-head to create the ultimate sandwich.

Starting in April, there will be a weekly round featuring three participating chefs who will showcase their skills by crafting a signature sandwich using Duke’s Mayo products — Bodega’s partner. Attendees will sample the sandwiches and vote to determine the finalist from each round, leading up to the grand finale showdown. Pro tip: Every round is on Mondays from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

First round | April 7

Second round | April 14

Third round | April 21

Finale showdown | April 28

Who will take the title of Best in Bread? Secure your spot; tickets are $25 for each event and $80 if you want to attend all four. Pro tip: A discount is available for hospitality workers; just send a message to this email.

Bonus: Limited-edition “Best in Bread” T-shirts will be available for purchase onsite, with proceeds benefiting East Cooper Community Outreach.

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