7. The Po’ Boy was born in New Orleans at the Martin Brothers Coffee Stand and Restaurant in 1929, when they began giving sandwiches to striking streetcar workers (poor boys) free of charge.
8. Philadelphia celebrates Wawa Hoagie Day during its 11-day July 4th extravaganza. The hoagie was declared the City’s Official Sandwich in 1992. Thank goodness that dilemma was resolved!
