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Willy Street Co-op North hosts first $5 Dinner event

By Brendon Smith
Willy Street Co-op

Our first $5 Dinner event
Our first $5 Dinner event will be Thursday, Aug. 16, 4‒8 pm, at Willy North only. For $5 you get a barbecue pulled-chicken sandwich and as much coleslaw, chips and cookies you can fit into a to-go box. You don’t have to be a Co-op Owner to join us. Everyone is welcome.

Made-to-order sandwiches
Our made-to-order sandwich station is finally open.

Hot sandwiches include: Roast Beef Melt (beef, caramelized onions, smoked Gouda, hot pepper relish on a baguette) $7.99; Pork Cuban Sandwich (shredded pork, Swiss cheese, pickles, chili lime mayo on a pretzel roll) $6.99; Tofu Cuban Sandwich (tofu, Swiss cheese, pickles, chili lime mayo on a pretzel roll; vegan cheese and chili lime mayo are available) $6.99; Meatball Sandwich (Beef and pork meatballs, provolone, marinara on a baguette) $6.99; Turkey Pesto Sandwich (smoked turkey, mozzarella, basil pesto on a baguette) $7.49; Reuben (corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, chipotle mayo on caraway rye) $7.99; Tofu Reuben (marinated tofu, Swiss cheese, chipotle mayo on caraway rye; vegan cheese and chipotle mayo are available)  $7.99.

Cold sandwiches include: Avocado BLT Wrap (avocado, tomato, lettuce, bacon, chipotle mayo wrapped in a tortilla) $7.49; Avocado TLT Wrap (avocado, tomato, lettuce, tempeh bacon, chipotle mayo wrapped in a tortilla; vegan chipotle mayo is available) $7.49; Veggie Sandwich (cucumber, avocado, red onion, tomato, sprouts, roasted red peppers, lettuce, Vegenaise, Dijon mustard on choice of bread) $5.99; Curious PB&J (organic peanut butter or almond butter, organic strawberry jam or local honey and fair trade organic bananas on choice of bread) $2.99;

Fill in the Blank-wich (choice of protein, cheese, bread, dressing and unlimited veggies) $7.49.

(Prices are subject to change without notice.)

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