Submarine sandwich
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A submarine sandwich (or just submarine where context would exclude the sea vessel, or even just sub) is any of various sandwiches made on a long roll or baguette (called "French bread" or a "submarine roll" in the U.S.) , so called because of its shape. The contents typically include meat, cheese, lettuce, tomato, and various condiments, sauces or dressings.
According to legend[link], the submarine sandwich was brought to the US by Dominic Conti, an Italian immigrant who came to New York in the early 1900s. He named the sandwich after a submarine hull he had seen on display. During World War II, the sandwiches were served by the thousands to soldiers at the submarine base in Groton, Connecticut which cemented the legend that the sandwiches originated in Groton.
Regional names and variations
In the United States, the terms "submarine" and "sub" are widespread[link], but there are also many regional names for the sandwich, especially in the northeast part of the country:
- Bomb — New England, usually used for hot sandwiches with melted cheese and other toppings
- Bomber — New Jersey
- Grinder — New England
- Hero — New York, northern New Jersey and the Eastern United States
- Hoagie — Philadelphia and environs, including South Jersey
- Italian — New Jersey, Maine, Maryland
- Poor boy or Po' boy — Gulf Coast, especially around New Orleans
- Spuckie — Boston, Massachusetts
- Torpedo — New Jersey
- Wedge — New Jersey and Westchester and Rockland Counties in New York
- Zep (for zeppelin) — New Jersey
An Italian sub, Italian combo, or Italian hoagie consists of Italian luncheon meats, typically capicola, prosciutto, and Genoa salami, with provolone, lettuce, tomato, oil, and vinegar. Thinly sliced pepperoni and bologna are sometimes added, and less expensive ham is often substituted for capicola and prosciutto. Subway refers to its Italian sub as a B.M.T.
A cheesesteak or steak and cheese is grilled sliced steak with melted cheese on a submarine roll. Common local variations include grilled onions, peppers, lettuce, tomato, and sometimes mayonnaise. The cheese is usually American, cheddar, provolone, or Cheez Whiz. Cheesesteaks are strongly associated with the Philadelphia area, while "steak and cheese" is more often heard elsewhere.
Submarine sandwiches are sold by delicatessens and a number of fast-food restaurants and chains, including Jersey Mike's Subs, D'Angelo Sandwich Shop, Subway, Quizno's, Mr. Sub, Blimpie, Port of Subs, and Schlotzsky's.
See also
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