Philippe the Original

Philippe the Original review

In business since 1908, Philippe the Original is one of two local spots that claims to have invented the French dip sandwich. Savvy customers select the traditional lamb or lighter turkey filling, then ask the server to double-dip the bread in the meaty juice; a French-dip sandwich is also incomplete without some of the sinusclearing house mustard. The wines by the glass aren't bad, a concession to the lunch trade from nearby City Hall.