Sometimes, the simple things in life are the best, like the brie sandwich ($5.50) at Salento (2407 Rice, 713-528-7478). It’s nothing more than a large piece of crusty French baguette sliced down the middle and gently warmed, then filled with generous slices of well-ripened, creamy French brie and tomato slices. Biting through the crusty loaf into the cold tomato and then the warm, creamy Brie is a comforting experience, to say the least. This simple sandwich satisfies not just the stomach but the soul.
This article appears in Apr 26 – May 2, 2007.