Perhaps it's due to , but fans at the US Open understand this is how it is, and in fact they're embracing it, with huge lines of folks forming for the privilege of scarfing down a $38 sandwich.
But before you say, "I'd never spend that on a sandwich at the ," quit lying to yourself.
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Salt Hank's is selling an insane amount of these sandwiches, despite the price tag.
And you know what? I get it and would absolutely buy one as well.
When I first heard about this, I was one of those who was saying there'd be no way I'd drop that much on a sandwich.
Then I heard it was a French dip, and I changed my tune.
I think the French dip might have the highest batting average of any sandwich I've ever had. I can't think of a bad one. I've had bad subs, bad Cuban sandwiches, bad cheesesteaks, and even an occasional "meh" Italian beef.
But the French dip? It always brings it.
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This is because au jus is a fickle, non-viscous mistress. One wrong move and it's everywhere.
You'd inevitably go to take a bite, and laying down a TikTok dance would bump into you, splashing beef stains all over your Lacoste polo you pulled out of the back of your closet because, well, tennis.
I mean, at the price, they should do you a solid and throw in a Tide To Go pen.
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But from what I've been seeing, the sandwich is good enough that people are not just overlooking the potential laundry nightmares but also the substantial whack to the ol' bank account.