National Sandwich Day is Sunday. Here are 5 deals to celebrate in metro Detroit

While November brings thoughts of the Thanksgiving holiday, this weekend begins with a nod to the beloved sandwich.

Sunday officially marks National Sandwich Day. It’s a day to honor the assembly of any kind of filling – meat, cheese, vegetables and more – between two slices of bread of any kind.

In honor of the sandwich, fast-casual restaurants are offering free or discounted sandwiches.

But first, who invented the sandwich?

Although it is not clear how the sandwich originated, many sources point to an English nobleman. John Montagu, born November 3, 1718 in England and 4th Earl of Sandwich, is credited with inventing the sandwich in 1762.

The story goes that Montagu was known as a card player and gambler. So fond of card games, Montagu did not want to be taken away from the games, not even to eat. And so, he asked the servants to put any meat prepared between two slices of bread to hand and bring it to him, so that he would not miss a handful.

However, an earlier reference of the sandwich comes from the stories of Hillel the Elder, a rabbi who suggested a form of sandwich for Passover, placing lamb and bitter herbs between pieces of unleavened matzah bread.

Honoring Metro Detroit Sandwiches

Deal or no deal, National Sandwich Day is a good opportunity to remember your favorite metro Detroit sandwich or famous sandwich restaurant. Places in metro Detroit have plenty of distinctive sandwiches to offer. There are Berlin-style döner kebab sandwiches served at Supergeil in Corktown to beef sandwiches at many area delis, including Ann Arbor’s famous Zingman’s Deli. And let’s not forget notables like the Shawarma sandwiches from Bucharest Grill and the sub sandwiches from Gonella stacked with meat and cheeses.

Here are 5 deals for National Sandwich Day

Subs. FIRE

Now through Sunday, you can get a free Medium membership with a minimum purchase of $10. Offer only available through the Firehouse Subs app or online. Choose from Hook & Ladder, Italian, smoked turkey and provolone, or the Firehouse patty.

Jimmy John’s

New to its sandwich menu is the Picklewich, with Jimmy John’s sandwich fillings sandwiched between two Jimmy pickle halves. The sandwich chain is offering a Turkey Picklewich or Vito Picklewich, for a limited time and while supplies last. When you sign up for the chain’s Freaky Fast rewards program, you earn a free sandwich after your first order.

Baguette from Paris

PB Rewards members get $2 off any sandwich or wrap on Sundays and Mondays. Paris Baguette has a location in downtown Birmingham and a recently opened one in Dearborn.

Popeyes

The chain known for its chicken has a freebie for National Sandwich Day and National Fried Chicken Sandwich Day, which is Nov. 9. For a limited time at Popeyes, you can get a free chicken sandwich with a $10 purchase at participating restaurants. Offer valid and redeemable via Popeyes app or popeyes.com. Can also be used on delivery, although prices may be higher.

More: Houston TX Hot Chicken will open its second metro Detroit location Saturday in Novi

SUBWAY

Just in time for National Sandwich Day, Subway is coming out with a new value meal. The $6.99 meal deal starts Sunday and runs through Dec. 26, according to a news release. The $6.99 deal includes any chef-created or custom six-inch sub from the menu, a choice of chips or two regular cookies, plus a small fountain drink. The offer is available using promo code 699MEAL on the Subway app and subway.com or at local Subway restaurants.

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