How LA's Oldest Eatery Helped Create One Of America's Most Iconic Sandwiches - Chowhound

Professionalstudioimages/Getty Images The French dip sandwich, with its pile of thinly sliced roast beef, bubbly Swiss cheese tucked into a crusty French roll, and warm au jus gravy for dipping, is a true American classic. It's up there with other iconic sandwiches, including New Orlean's muffuletta or Maine's lobster roll. As with a lot of dishes, its history is laden with myth, mystery, and lore. In this case,…