The Italian Special from Faicco's Pork Store. "It's like a sunset made of sandwich meats" —EZ. [Photo: Robyn Lee]

It's National Sandwich Day! So designated because November 3 marks the birthday of John Montagu, the 4th Earl of Sandwich, who popularized everyone's favorite lunch so long ago.

Looking to celebrate? We've rounded up the Best of Serious Eats Sandwich Coverage in honor of the occasion. And if you need a primer, start with Ed's 22 Sandwiches That Will Change Your Life.

Sandwich Alley: New York's West Village Block of Sandwich Deliciousness

Some Serious Sandwiches in Manhattan

Top 10 Sandwiches in Brooklyn

Bouchon Bakery's Fluffernutter Sandwich

Xie Xie: An Asian Sandwich Shop (What a Concept)

Roast Beef Sandwich Mondays at Salumeria Biellese

Sandwiches at Saltie

Bklyn Larder: Great Artisanal Market and Deli from the Franny's Pizzeria Owners

Hoagie Haven in Princeton, NJ

New Jersey: Town Hall Deli's Sloppy Joe

Num Pang Sandwich Shop: What's in a Name?

Baoguette, Tasty Banh Mi Sandwiches, Not Tasty Delivery

Salumeria Biellese: The BYOB