Must-try dessert? The Must's take on the Fluffernutter sandwich

In today's Calendar section I take a look at two new bars in downtown L.A.'s Bank District.  One of the hangs, wine and beer bar the Must, actually has a notable food angle. The owners of the 5th Street bar have tapped Mary Ann Salcedo, a former sous-chef from Gordon Ramsay's "Hell's Kitchen," as chef.  Salcedo's menu is interesting (and well priced, might we add), but one item seems to have piqued the interest of just about anyone who has room left for dessert: the Fluffernutter. 

Pictured above, the Must's take on the sandwich (which, apparently, has been trademarked) is so rich you can probably split one order with three friends and still feel full. The bar and restaurant, which recently added lunch service, uses bananas for its interpretation of the sandwich.

Marshmallow Fluff was invented in Massachusetts, and according to a 2006 Boston Globe article, state Rep. Kathi-Anne Reinstein proposed that the Fluffernutter be declared Massachusetts' "official" sandwich.

Any Daily Dish readers care to share their Fluffernutter experiences?  We're all ears.

Bonus: After our post ran, we got our hands on the recipe for the Must's unique take on the Fluffernutter. Here it is: smoked almond peanut butter, marshmallow fluff and bananas on pan-fried brioche bread served with chocolate ganache sauce.

The Must, 118 W. 5th St., Los Angeles. (213) 627-1162.

-- Charlie Amter

Photo:  Fluffernutter at the Must. Credit: Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times

Comments

[CFW]

While I love good food, Fluff is a child's delight and making it something it is not is just crazy. Everyone knows Fluff (NOT Kraft Marshmallow creme) belongs on Wonder Bread with Skippy or Jif. Even as an adult if I am to have a Fluffernutter it must be on icky white bread with less than healthy peanut butter. This is not the time for Brioche. I would like verification that they indeed use Fluff.

[DK]

I'm from Massachusetts and grew up on Fluffernutters. They are the ultimate comfort food. Fluff's also the perfect complement to hot cocoa. Finding Fluff in Orange County is pretty tough. Albertson's carries is at times. I rely on my sister in Vermont to ship me jars. Bravo to the Must for adding it to its menu.