Three to try

In this week’s edition of Three to try, straightforward Italian sandwiches showcase fresh ingredients and cured meats, at Osteria Papavero, Pizza Brutta and Novanta.

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Panino Alpino

Osteria Papavero, 128 E. Wilson St.

Get a little of Alpine Italy with this speck, gouda and baby arugula sandwich, where the surprise ingredient is mushroom paté. Bonus: It’s served with your choice of salad or soup of the day. Lunch only.

Caprese Pane Brutta

Pizza Brutta, 1805 Monroe St.

The bread is organic focaccia baked in Brutta’s wood oven. Add to that housemade fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, fresh basil, olive oil and sea salt for a simple, straightforward plate of fresh flavors. Lunch only.

Classico panini

Novanta, 8452 Old Sauk Rd.

It’s a classic for a reason. The house mozzarella is joined by arugula, tomatoes and glorious prosciutto on wood-oven-baked bread.