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The Simple Sandwiches Frank Sinatra Always Requested Before Performing By Ellery Weil Nov. 21, 2025 3:00 pm EST

While Frank Sinatra is a musical legend today, during his lifetime, he was a sensation; performing to packed houses and embarking on a world tour (sponsored by no less a brand than Chivas Regal whisky) when he was in his 70s. Like many performers, he had a list of requests for refreshment in his dressing room to give him some energy before going onstage. However, "Old Blue Eyes" had surprisingly simple taste when it came to what he wanted to snack on before a performance. Rather than asking for veal Milanese from his beloved Patsy's Restaurant in New York, he only requested a plate of assorted sandwiches.

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