I remember the first time I saw a Monte Cristo on a menu. I was feeling completely grown-up and oh-so-worldly eating at a fancy café downtown with a friend. Where we had driven our 16-year-old selves.
Anyway, the name of the dish caught my eye and as I read through the description I was curious and captivated.
Always a fan of the savory/salty/sweet combo, I ordered it.…