[78-L] off topic - sandwich - Philly Hoagies and Cheesesteaks

[Steven C. Barr]

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From: "Steve Ramm" <steveramm78l at hotmail.com>
>> To: 78-l at klickitat.78online.com
>> From: dialjazz at verizon.net
>> Date: Sun, 16 May 2010 09:42:34 -0400
>> Subject: [78-L] off topic - sandwich
>> For the most part, sandwiches on a baguette bear regional names, such
>> as “hoagie,” “sub” (for submarine), “po’ boy,” and, of course the
>> “hero.” For the best in Philadelphia sandwiches, one must visit South
>> Street in the Italian area. >
> Oh boy! You hit my "hot button" here Geoff! I live 3 blocks from South 
> Street and on the border of "South Philly". Note South Street is not in 
> SOUTH Philly. It is in Queen Village. The Cheesesteak place you are 
> thinking of is Jim's at 4th and South. It looks like it's been there for 
> years but only since 1979 - original Jim's was in West Philly. Pat's and 
> Genos - across the street from each other and open 24 hours are the big 
> names but MOSTLY for tourists and we are ONLY talking Cheesesteaks here. 
> As for Hoagies - none of these makes a decent one.
>
I have probably bought a gazillion (give/take) "Submarine" sandwiches from 
the
all-encompassing Canadian chain, "Mr, Submarine!" As well our local grocery
chains sell pre-assembled "submarine" meat packages, needing only a long,
skinny bun and the cheese of one's choice...!

Steven C. Barr