Hoagie
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The hoagie is a kind of submarine sandwich local to the Philadelphia area. It generally consists of an elongated roll (called a "hoagie roll", similar to a baguette), oil, vinegar, cheese, lettuce, tomato, sweet peppers and a selection of meats. There are cheese and mixed cheese varieties which replace the meat with extra slices of cheese, but many Philadelphians will not admit such is a hoagie.
Traditionally, the hoagie was thought to have originated in Philadelphia, but a Delco Times Article claims that it was actually a product of neighboring Chester City in Delaware County.
The traditional story in dispute with the above Delaware County Times article goes like this: During WWI, a naval base located on Hoag Island in the Delaware river near the present site of Philadelphia International Airport employed many Italian immigrants as ship builders. Their wives would pack them large sandwiches packed with various meats and cheeses and the "hoagie" was born.
While hoagies vary from hoagie shop to hoagie shop, its aroma is ubiquitous across the area and distinct from imitation hoagies across the nation. This is believed to be due to the Amoroso (a large bakery based in Philadelphia) rolls which are made with Philadelphia water.
See also
External links
- Amoroso's (http://www.amorosobaking.com)