Portland, Maine, is recognized as the potential origin of the Italian sandwich, which diverges from the traditional Italian sub. The Italian sandwich includes boiled ham, American cheese, and various vegetables on a soft bun, lacking the meats and cheeses typical in New York subs. Giovanni Amato, an Italian immigrant, is credited with its creation in the early 20th century, selling sandwiches from a cart. His shop, Amato's Sandwich Shop, achieved great popularity, making 1,500 sandwiches a day by 1930, fueling local devotion while facing criticism.
An Italian sandwich, common in Portland, Maine, includes boiled ham slices, American cheese, sliced tomato, green peppers, sour pickles, chopped onion, and olives.
Giovanni Amato, an Italian immigrant, is credited with creating and popularizing the Italian sandwich around the turn of the 20th century in Portland.
Amato's Sandwich Shop, opened in Portland, was known for making 1,500 sandwiches a day in 1930, at just 15 cents each, contributing to its legendary status.
Critics argue that the Maine Italian sandwich is a simplified version of a true Italian sub, often described as a 'glorified ham and cheese'.
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