Posted on 05/16/2012 10:25:41 AM PDT by Free ThinkerNY
Wednesday morning, the president visited Taylor Gourmet, a D.C. sandwich shop where he conducted a small-business roundtable. (Presumably, his political advisers figured it would be bad economic optics for him to visit the rival Washington deli Breadline.) While there, he also picked up a bite to eat -- and, evidently, brandished it at reporters. Obama's next stop was a meeting with Congressional leaders; he quipped, "I'm going to offer them some hoagies." If sharing sandwiches is all it takes to prevent another debt-ceiling showdown, we have some very serious questions about the administration's bargaining strategy last time around.
The pool reporter helpfully conveyed that Obama ordered the 12-inch Spruce Street hoagie, which features roast turkey, prosciutto, roasted red peppers, and sharp provolone.
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"Baguette," the word for long French bread, is apparently one word used for long sandwiches in parts of the Washington area -- though this is the first I've heard of it.
Maps here.
OMG! The Matrix has just had a glitch!
Here in Connecticut we always called them "grinders". However years ago, about 100 miles south of here in the NYC area, they were usually called "hero sandwiches".
I assume the Subway chain is now why most of the country calls 'em "subs".
Take this Hoagie and stick it up your ***.
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