When I was growing up, meatloaf was not a common meal in our household. I occasionally had meatloaf at friends’ houses, but that was the extent of my experience with it. I am a big fan of Fatted Calf’s charcuterie, pickled vegetables and cheese selection, but was still a bit weary of trying the 7 x 7 Big Eat List recommended meatloaf sandwich.

I am rarely in Hayes Valley during lunchtime and took the opportunity to head over to Fatted Calf after a work meeting nearby. I was so close to not ordering the meatloaf sandwich but for the sake of crossing it off the list I did.

I am surprised by how much I actually liked it. The meatloaf had a pate-like moistness that I was not expecting- it seemed to be much more meat than loaf (if that makes any sense!). The balsamic onions added a great pickled flavor kick in every bite and the bread pulled all of the ingredients together perfectly.

Want to see what else I have crossed off of the 7 x 7 2012 Big Eat list?