LOS ANGELES—Tim Walker, as a struggling comedy writer, came to appreciate the qualities of a reliable staple: the grilled cheese.
"It was the go-to cheap, easy-to-make sandwich," he says. But he also found it "a gateway to gourmet food." He experimented with a variety of preparations, including banana bread slices filled with ricotta. "There was a galaxy of possibilities though mostly grilled cheese was relegated to the children's menu in restaurants."
Over the years, his appetite and admiration grew, eventually culminating in the annual Grilled Cheese Invitational, which attracts fans eager to display novel takes on the ultimate American comfort food.
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