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Brennan and Carr

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I've been walking past this institution for years on my way to one of our Brooklyn offices.  The big "Hot Beef" sign was always my landmark that I was headed the right way.  I've heard so many rave reviews, some even stating the best roast beef around, I finally had to stop. I walked inside at lunchtime and found it full with big burly men enjoying sandwiches and beers.  I loved the unchanged, old school look of the place and brusque yet friendly service from the waitress.  I'm not going to lie. I had high hopes for this sandwich. I really wanted to taste the meat so I ordered the Roast Beef sandwich  jus on the side.  I know they usually dip the entire sandwich in the jus but I figured I could do that myself after trying a regular bite. The sandwich looked promising but it took just one bite to know that this was definitely NOT going to be a favorite.  The bun was an ...