Everyone has a hoagie preference, even the WMGK jocks! We compiled a list of their favorite hoagies.
Hoagies are a staple of this area’s cuisine. In fact, we could even consider them to be a food group on the food pyramid. That’s how vital they are to Philadelphians. And those around the DeBellaware Valley.
With our Hometown Hoagie bracket making its rounds, the iconic sandwich has been all we can talk about in the studio. It’s actually making all of us SUPER hungry. So when we asked the jocks for their hoagie orders, they were chomping at the bit to answer.
We wanted their ultimate hoagie. Their go-to any time they just NEED a hoagie in their lives. The one they dream about at night, or rather, keeps them up because they get hungry just thinking about it. Everyone has that hoagie order that they can’t get out of their head.
This question also sparked an interesting debate about a certain condiment that should or should not go on a hoagie. The whole conversation made me insanely hungry. So before I get too ravenous for a delicious deli sandwich on a seeded roll…
Here are the WMGK jock’s favorite hoagies:
John DeBella
Photo by Tessa Marie Commercial/John DeBella, 102.9 WMGK
When john orders a hoagie, he gets an ultimate Italian hoagie. That’s got prosciutto, mortadella, hot capicola, rosemary ham, Calabrese hot salami, lettuce, tomato, aged sharp provolone, and extra virgin olive oil. “All other hoagies should just give up,” John declared.
Matt Cord
Photo by Matt Cord
Matt gets an Italian hoagie, add sweet peppers, oil, vinegar, salt, and oregano. He’s a man of culture.
Andre Gardner
Photo by Andre Gardner
Andre’s order: “It’s got to be a mixed cheese hoagie (pepper jack & provolone) with mayo (no oil, sorry haters) lettuce, tomato, onion, the hottest peppers they have, and spinach. Little salt, pepper and oregano and, BOOM. My ultimate hoagie.”
Tony Harris
Tony so eloquently replied: “My favorite is the Classic ‘neighborhood’ Italian…Genoa Salami, Capicola, Hot Calabrese Soppressata, Cotechino, Provolone Cheese, fresh jersey tomato with Olive Oil and splash of Vinegar and Oregano on Sarcone’s bread. And most importantly, pay attention…there isn’t a mayo jar within 1 mile. True Italian hoagies NEVER NEVER NEVER have mayo so accept no phonies or BS.”
Steve Vassalotti
Photo by Steve Vassalotti
Steve says: “Italian Hoagie. Lettuce, tomato, cheese, mayo (I know! On an Italian?!?) salt, pepper, oregano.” Tony and Steve then proceeded to argue about the idea of mayo on an Italian hoagie.
Danny Ocean
Photo by Danny Ocean
Danny is a fan of a classic Italian. No bells and whistles.
Paul Kelly
Photo by Paul Kelly
Paul also likes it pretty simple. Just a classic Italian hoagie with oil.
Angel Donato
Photo by Angel Donato
Angel says: “I am a little particular. I am all for the cheeses. Lettuce, Tomato with a little oil…Basil, Italian seasoning, Provolone, Mozzarella, and American cheese….and I have it all topped off with a boatload of Hot Peppers! There’s nothing like it…the best! I just talked myself into a hoagie today…”Vote For MGK's Hometown Hoagie
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