Meltdown, etc.

Located in the heart of downtown Culver City is the lovely and delicious Meltdown, otherwise known as the grilled cheese place. But oh! do they have so much more. While you may expect to visit here and get a fistful of cheesiness, you should really just expect to get a great sandwich in which the type of cheese plays an integral part. The menu is short and accents both the sweet and the savory sides of cheese. Highlights on the savory side include the classic three cheese grilled cheese with the option to add tomato or bacon, the turkey melt, which features a brie and turkey sandwich with cranberry horseradish mustard on walnut bread, and last but not least the cheddar, ham & apple sandwich. All sandwiches are served as paninis with a fresh homemade dill pickle on the side. The sandwiches are pretty filling, so you may want to share a savory sandwich and then share a dessert sandwich. On the sweet menu is the PB&J or the PBH&J (peanut butter and strawberry preserves on egg bread, add honey for the second variation), the brie and apricot on walnut bread, the fig goat cheese, and honey on walnut bread, and the ever important banana nut (bananas and nutella on egg bread). The drink selection is varied yet specific, serving Calypso teas, Coke in a bottle (made with sugar not corn syrup), mint water, and the like. Come early because they're only open for lunch and seating is limited to about 25 chairs on the outdoor patio, which is completely full by about 12:30 when all of the Culver City workers are released for lunch. One of the sweetest parts about Meltdown, beside the dessert sandwiches and the sweet price of everything being under $9, is the sweet old man who delivers the food and helps you find a table. He's guaranteed to bring a smile to your face any time you visit, if the free parking doesn't do it first!

http://www.meltdownetc.com/