[Trilby]

Originally Posted by glatt

In Maine we had the yummy Italians, which are a kind of sub, but come on a special roll. Sort of soft and narrow. Unlike any sub roll anywhere else. Almost like a giant hot dog bun. But much better.

We'd stop just north of Hartford at Anthony's and get grinders. Once, as a kid, my Mom was explaining to us while ordering that a grinder was just like an Italian. My little brother started complaining rather loudly that he didn't like Italians. The restaurant was run by Italian Americans, and they thought he was talking about them. They didn't like it. Anyway, grinders could be either cold or hot.

Everywhere else I've been I've had subs. I've heard of hoagies, but don't recall ever being anywhere that sells 'em. Been to a few places, but can't remember where, that they called a sub a Hero. I think that was supposed to be like a Gyro, except the meat and roll were all wrong.

Subway the fast food chain sucks.

Sam's is the best around, but they are only in Maine. I think Marios stole the Italian from them.

HolyMoly--A HUGE part of my teenhood has been stolen!