Today is National Eat a Hoagie Day!

What is the difference between a sandwich and a hoagie?

A hoagie is a type of sandwich. While a sandwich might be made from two slices of bread, hoagies are typically made with long Italian or French bread rolls.

What are the ingredients in a hoagie?

There is no limit to the amount or variety of stuffing that a hoagie can take. However, the main ingredients are bread, sauce or dressing, cheese, meat, and vegetables.

Should a hoagie be cold or hot?

It depends on what you like. Whether you prefer to eat your hoagie cold or warm it up, the choice is yours.

NATIONAL EAT A HOAGIE DAY TIMELINE

1920s

Hello Hoagie

Hoagies make their first appearance in Philadelphia.

1940s

Hoggie Gets A New Name

The name “hoggie” changes to “hoagie.”

1992

Getting Official

Former Philadelphia mayor, Ed Rendell, declares the hoagie the “Official Sandwich of Philadelphia.”

2007

The Hoagie Festival

On November 18, the New Orleans Preservation Po-Boy Fest is held for the first time.