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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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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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