For The Love of Peanut Butter

There are certain food items that bless the memories of our childhood, leaving us chronically blissful because of its existence. For many, one of these food items is peanut butter. Lee Zalben liked this nut butter so much that he opened up shop in the heart of Greenwich Village, Manhattan and devoted his undying love toward an all-things-peanut butter restaurant. In 1998, Lee's admiration for the nutty treat became a reality with "Peanut Butter & Co.," and gourmet sandwiches have never been regarded as dull ever since.

This delicacy has touched the lives of many children, adults, and foodies worldwide. Some enjoy the treat on white bread, while other smother it on a banana. However, Zalben has covered all of his bases, accommodating even the most discriminating of nut butter enthusiasts.

Peanut Butter and Co.

Not only are the sandwiches, shakes, and outrageous desserts made "a la minute," but the various varieties of unique blends are scratch made as well. You can bet that these flavors are anything but the likes of the supermarket brands that we grew up ingesting. Let's take a look at some of these flavors:

Smooth Operator: natural, plain, and original

Crunch Time: a natural blend with crunchy chunks of peanuts

Cinnamon Raisin Swirl: A blend of smooth nut butter and hints of cinnamon and raisin flavors

The Heat Is On: perfect for the heat-seeking individual - a blend with fiery spices

White Chocolate Wonderful: bordering on dessert - bits of white chocolate dot this blend

Dark Chocolate Dreams: Who wouldn't want anything saturated in dark chocolate?

The Bee's Knees: a blend with hints of honey

Mighty Maple: a blend with natural maple syrup

Old Fashioned Smooth: Like Smooth Operator, but creamier

Old Fashioned Crunchy: Like Crunch Time, but crunchier
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This sandwich joint houses a menu packed with nut butter delight. However, there are a few sandwiches that truly take the cake with foodie innovation! Let's take a closer look:

The Elvis: Everyone knows that Elvis Presley was a glutton. One of his favorite delights was actually a nut butter/banana/bacon sandwich. To honor his gluttony and devotion to peanut butter, Lee named a signature "sang" after this legend. Grilled wheat toast smothered in natural nut butter, bananas, bacon, and honey! Delicious!

Pregnant Lady: Yes, the pregnant lady! You know how they say pregnant women get the strangest cravings? Well, this sandwich represents the epitome of that. Think peanut butter and pickles smothered between the bread of your liking. It's an oddly delightful snack.

Fluffernutter: This is "THE" sandwich of childhood! Bordering as a dessert, you can have your favorite delight married with a heaping mound of marshmallow fluff! Does it get any better, and sweeter, than that?

Peanut Butter Cup: Another dessert-inspired sandwich! This one features a kiss of chocolate from, none other than, NUTELLA! All those chocolatey, hazelnut fiends are sure to be pleased with this sugar-ridden snack.

It is clear that this is not only one of the best places to eat in New York, but also has some of the best food ever. If you like peanut butter, it is within your best interest to check out this "nutty" haven!

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