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Hector’s Deli

A sandwich from the original Hector’s Deli in Richmond.
A sandwich from the original Hector’s Deli in Richmond.Cheyne Toomey

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Melbourne’s pioneer of the statement sandwich elevates the form to an art. Beef brisket with mustard pickles and kraut on rye will whisk you to Brooklyn, while a chicken schnitzel flaps satisfyingly over the edges of its bun. A square, maple-glazed doughnut is the perfect companion piece.

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