At Toast, a casual Italian sandwich shop in Durham, NC, this tasty sausage, chick
pea and tomato bruschetta on grilled sourdough is a perfect afternoon snack.
When: 2:37 PM, last Saturday afternoon
Where: A small table next to the counter at Toast in Durham, N.C.
What: Merguez sausage, chick peas and roasted tomato bruschetta
The Taste: Savory lamb sausage with nutty chickpeas and tangy tomatoes, roasted but still juicy. The surprise lift: Fresh mint, aromatic and cooling. Served on olive oil-brushed grilled sourdough from Rue Clair.
Moroccan-Italian; super-delicious, super-filling, a steal at $6.
Ambiance: Aquamarine paint, plain brown benches and tables along facing walls of the narrow eat-in shop. Inscribed above, three definitions of “toast,” including: “3. Your neighborhood paninoteca…n. an authentic Italian sandwich shop.” Long lines of the young and hip, despite bone-chilling winds on Main Street. Cheery service.
Comments (2)
what a fantastic idea! i was eyeing up some merguez sausages at the farmer's market last week, so i was hoping this will be a recipe. :)
anyhow, i will not miss those sausages next time!
Posted by Maninas | January 25, 2009 11:43 AM
Posted on January 25, 2009 11:43
I asked the folks at Toast about the bruschetta. They told me...
... it's really simple to make. He soaks the chickpeas overnight, then cooks them in water with onion, garlic, carrot, and bay leaf until tender. He sautes the merguez (taken out of the casing) and then adds the roasted toms and chickpeas and simmers. He puts parsley and mint in at the end. Hope that's helpful!
Posted by Courtenay | January 30, 2009 8:39 AM
Posted on January 30, 2009 08:39