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hero
What does hero mean?
The New York word for a submarine sandwich — a long roll filled with meats, cheese, and toppings, hot or cold.
"He ordered a chicken parm hero from the deli."
Origin
NYC term reputedly coined by a New York food writer in the 1930s; the local equivalent of sub, hoagie, or grinder.
Frequently asked questions
What is a 'hero' in New York?
It's the New York word for a submarine sandwich — a long roll filled with meats, cheese, and toppings, hot or cold.
Where does the sandwich name 'hero' come from?
It was reputedly coined by a New York food writer in the 1930s; it's the local equivalent of sub, hoagie, or grinder.
Is a hero the same as a sub?
Essentially yes — 'hero' is the New York term for what other regions call a sub, hoagie, or grinder.
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