Right now, while tomatoes are still in season, there’s a BLT on the lunch menu. Served on grilled Tom Cat sourdough, with Niman Ranch bacon, Greenmarket tomatoes and arugula, with a side of new potato salad, it was the near perfect lunch. And the side order of Greenmarket sweet corn and a glass of the Cru Beaujolais, Juliénas 2005 Domaine Marius Sangouard, Trenel, made it the perfect lunch.

The sandwich is simple, but the fresh, clean ingredients really make it standout. The BLT is my favorite sandwich of all time because of its simplicity and balance: bacon — all the flavor one could need — with the healthy complements of tomato and greens, sandwiched between mayonnaise-coated bread — what could be better?! The new potato salad is a great side with crunchy pieces of celery and a mildly sour vinegar flavor to counter the saltiness of the bacon. The fresh corn sautéed in butter was yet another classic but savory addition to the meal. The BLT, potato salad and corn were like three pieces of a puzzle that fit together seamlessly. As we slowly move into fall, this ideal summer meal helped prolong the joys of the season. And with the Greenmarket right around the corner, it was reassuring to see where much of the produce came from.