[ajrsmom]

Originally Posted by barbszy

In the northern part of NJ where I grew up, they were known as "hero sandwiches" or "sub sandwiches."

Then I went to college in Northeast PA, and it was "hoagies." I hated that name, hated to have to use it. And what do you know--I wound up living in southern NJ, near Philly, so as Kathymac mentioned, they are "hoagies" here.

I give up. They're "hoagies." After 17 years, I know when I'm beat.

But I disagree with you, Kathymac. The best ones are in northern NJ. The bread there is MUCH better; crusty on the outside, chewy on the inside. Don't forget the EXTRA oil and vinegar. I like my hoagie/hero/sub to be drippy!

You crack me up, Barb! I really, really miss the bread from up home!! You won't find anything like that here. I'm like you...I like my hoagies to be drippy!! (that word reminds me of people at home saying slippy (slippery) )