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Sandwich Pride Of Norristown: The Zep

Thursday, December 10, 2009

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Sandwich Pride Of Norristown: The Zep

What is a zep? The sandwich has been a regional favorite since the 1940′s, but a large amount of Philadelphia-area residents surprisingly have never heard of it before. Though the sandwiches true origins are up to speculation, all signs point to the name coming directly from the Hindenburg zeppelin. Made with only one meat, provolone [...]

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Good Buy: Reuben On Tuesday

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

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Good Buy: Reuben On Tuesday

Its origins are subject to debate, but there is no question that the Reuben is one of the country’s most popular and most delicious sandwiches.  Crispy buttered rye with russian dressing, sauerkraut, corned beef and swiss, the Reuben is a staple of deli cuisine, but two different Reubens claim to have created the eponymous sandwich. [...]

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Philly.com: Now With More Hoagies And Cheesesteaks

Monday, August 3, 2009

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Philly.com: Now With More Hoagies And Cheesesteaks

According to a recent article in the New York Times Magazine, the sandwich is the most popular meal in America, at both lunch and dinner. (Just one of the reasons why America is awesome.) There’s no doubt that Philadelphia has a deeply rooted sandwich history. The Philadelphia Inquirer highlights two of the reasons for that trend: [...]

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McGillin’s: Nothing Goes Better With Beer Than Sandwiches

Tuesday, April 21, 2009

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McGillin’s: Nothing Goes Better With Beer Than Sandwiches

McGillin’s Olde Ale House has stayed true to their formula since the time Abraham Lincoln was president: great beer, a welcoming atmoshphere and the right food at the right price.  So it is no wonder that after 150 years of practice, their signature R.B. McGillin sandwich is exactly what you want to eat when you’re [...]

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