The Hoagie History
There are actually many theories describing where the term "hoagie" comes from. Some refer to an Irish man named Hogan who asked his wife to make him a sandwich similar to the ones that the Italians ate, while others surmise that eating one made you look like a hog - eventually converting to "hoagie." The most believable story though, surmises that the Italian Americans who worked on Hog Island making ships would take sandwiches stacked with cheese and meat on long round buns. These individuals were called "hoggies" because of their employment, and eventually, the sandwich earned the name as well. Due to the dialect of the Philadelphia accent, it then because known as the "hoagie."What sets the hoagie apart from its counterparts? Well, it comes from Italian origins and is generally served as a cold sandwich. It is stacked high with cold cuts like salami, ham, and turkey, and is known for coming in ultra long lengths.
At Casablanca, we boast of brick-oven-baked hoagies, and we put our own spin on this popular sandwich that is packed with flavor. Each includes our legendary cheese blend, Roma tomatoes, caramelized onions, Aioli sauce & a bag of chips.
The Grotto
Canadian Bacon, thinly sliced Ribeye & pepperoni on a locally baked hoagie roll.
The Italian
Capicola, Salami & Ham on a locally baked hoagie roll.Ham & Cheese
Fresh Italian roll filled with freshly sliced ham, our legendary cheese blend, and finished with our specially seasoned greens.The Grinder in the Good Ole Days
The grinder isn't a common term the farther south you travel, mainly because they are most popular in the New England area. There are also many rumors about where the terminology and name came from for this sandwich. Some say it's because the dock workers that ate the sandwich were called "grinders", while other say it's because the bread was so hard that you had to grind it to get a bite.Grinders are different than their counterparts in that they can be served hot or cold, and generally, are served with meatballs or chicken breasts instead of the cold cuts that you'll find on a hoagie.
Grinders at Casablanca
We've got two delicious grinders at Casablanca that will be a perfect way to end your evening, start your weekend, or really just any meal you can get away and come down to the best bar at the Lake of the Ozarks!The Kendra
Peppers, fresh mushrooms, onions, roasted garlic, Roma tomato slices, artichoke hearts, black olives, pizza sauce & our five cheese blend on a fresh baked Italian bun.The Meat A Ball
House-made meatballs covered in our house pizza sauce & cheese blend served on a fresh Italian roll.
Dining at the Best Restaurant at the Lake of the Ozarks
Casablanca has both of these delicious sandwiches on our menu, and we look forward to serving you when you come out for a meal. Not only do we have great sandwiches, but we also boast of delicious pizzas, burgers and more. Come out for a beer, a burger, a sandwich, and enjoy a great time at your favorite local bar at the Lake of the Ozarks! We look forward to serving you.
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