On a tucked-away side street in the West Village is Fonty’s Deli + Dukaan, a nascent spot that has drawn lines down the block for its “Indian-ish” sandwiches.
Of all the sandwiches at Fonty’s, none have taken off quite like the Naanini — a panini-style creation pressed between freshly baked naan and filled with options like chicken tikka, Kerala beef or chana masala, spurs vs timberwolves plus toppings such as cheese and pickled onions.
For the co-owners Viraj Borker, Varsha Harlalka and Arjun Gupta, the sandwiches at Fonty’s aren’t gimmicks, they’re a point of connection — blending cultures, flavors and backgrounds into something that temporary residents canada reflects the American immigrant experience in a familiar, beloved form.
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