YORK has a new sandwich shop opening on Friday.
Salt Pig is the brainchild of Tim Jervis and will be selling Italian-style deli sandwiches on home-made bread baked fresh in store.
It is based in the former Hairy Fig deli shop in Fossgate, near the entrance to Merchant Adventurer's Hall and in the heart of York's foodie quarter.
Tim said the shop's USP was the Italian schiacciata bread baked in specialist ovens at the back daily.
He told The Press: "Sandwiches will be made to order using bread that will still be hot from the oven if you arrive at the right time."
Schiacciata is like a slimmer and crispier version of focaccia.
The made-to-order menu will include combinations such as mortadella with pistachio cream and straciatella soft cheese; nduja with mozzarella, salami and hot honey, and gorgonzola with coppa (cured pork net), rocket and balsamic glaze.
We were invited by Tim to try all three sandwiches and The Press team can vouch for their deliciousness. The fillings were fresh and generous with adventurous flavour combinations; the bread crisp and crunchy.
There will be vegetarian and vegan options too, and look out for specials.
The idea of the business stems from Tim's passion for a great sarnie and his love affair with Italy.
He said: "I love sandwiches, and the style of Tuscon schiacciata sandwiches are not only delicious, but have proven successful in other areas."
Prices will start from around £5.
Salt Pig opens on Friday from noon til 3pm, and the same again on Saturday.
It will then be closed until Wednesday, then opened from 8am to 3.30pm every day.
It will also sell coffee from local roasters Harmony.
For updates and sneak peeks of the menu, follow the shop on socials @saltpigsandwiches.
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