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Ben Friedman

  • Blogs

    November 23, 2009

    In Honor of Turkey Day: The Napkin Shirt, a Personal Story

    ​You know it, that one "around the house only" beloved item of clothing that you unapologetically relax in that doubles as a wearable napkin. Salsa, onion dip, burritos, whatever. You know you do it. We all do it. Though no holiday exists specifically for the napkin shirt, nothing comes clos ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 2, 2009

    Slaw: The Backbone of Every Cookout

    According to Ben Friedman of Homegrown Sandwiches in Fremont the secret to good slaw starts with the best ingredients. He says, "Slaws break down so much over their one to three day curing that if you don't start with the freshest cabbage, carrots, fennel, etc., you'll end up with something soggy. T ... More >>

  • Food

    May 27, 2009

    Homegrown Sandwiches: Fantasies Fulfilled

    The Fremont counter knows exactly what you want, and they’re going to give it to you as sustainably as you can handle.

  • Blogs

    March 24, 2009

    Homegrown Sandwiches Now Open in Fremont

    How is it that at 12:45pm today the Fremont outpost of Paseo had no line? All you had to do was head down to Homegrown Sandwiches (3416 Fremont Ave. N.). Out of the black cod and grilled portabello sandwiches when I got there, I went reuben and I'm better for it. The sandwich had thick slices of pas ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 24, 2009

    Fremont: Soon With 30% More Sandwiches

    Homegrown Sandwiches has set their opening date to March 15...ish. The shop (3416 Fremont Ave. N., next to Frank & Dunya) has gone through the much dreaded hood installation but now awaits the gas hookup. I stopped by today and talked with Ben Friedman and Brad Gillis about their concept for the new ... More >>

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