Anatomy of a Sangweech

Anatomy of a SangweechThe Sangweech… A simple concoction of meat, cheese, and condiment placed in between two slices of bread. But a sandwich it is not. Nor is it a hero, sub, or [shudder] hoagie.

While steeped in tradition and adhering to a certain code, a Sangweech becomes something more — and it holds a special place for those who reside within the Sangweech region (New Jersey, NYC, Long Island).

We briefly touched on this subject after a trip to Fiore’s in Hoboken, NJ — but it has been long overdue for a more thorough investigation. Foodiggity proudly presents The Anatomy of a Sangweech.

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The 30 Rock Sandwich | Fiore’s Deli

The infamous ’30 Rock Sandwich’. After this episode aired, the origin of the sandwich had been shrouded in mystery. Did it actually exist? Where? Who? How do I get one just like Liz Lemon did? Long rumored to originate from Brooklyn, it was finally revealed by an inside source that it hailed from none other than Hoboken, NJ. Foodiggity’s neck of the woods.

As part of his 93 Plates project, ‘The Wandering Foodie’ Hagan Blount and I were heading into Hoboken and we had Fiore’s Roast Beef Special on the brain. Today is our Sandwich Day… God bless us indeed!

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