Gayle tries Perilla's chicken Parmesan sandwich.

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According to Esquire the best chicken Parmesan sandwich in the country is served at Perilla in New York City's Greenwich Village.

The secret to Top Chef Season 1 champion Harold Dieterle's creation is all in the sauce, which is loaded with spicy Italian sausage. "It's a sandwich that's been being made for decades. I just like to take my riff, my twist on it," he says.

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Gayle can't wait to dig in when this masterpiece is placed in front of her. "Gooey cheese. Check. Toasty bread. Check. And crispy chicken. Check," she says. "We have to give Harold 4 sandwiches."

"I know it's impolite to talk with your mouth full, but good job," Gayle says.