Not just a sandwich shop with a view It was a freezing, rainy, winter Maine day when the Duo got to our go-to morning biz meeting spot in Rockland, Home Kitchen Cafe , and it was closed. Gasp! Silly ol’ us forgot it was Tuesday and HKC staff needed a well-deserved break. But where could we get our business-meeting-cocktail before noon!? Off to Camden we went. If you’re visiting the midcoast, Camden Deli is more than just a place to grab a sandwich—it’s a historical landmark
Why is the Maine version so different? The "Maine Italian" was invented by Giovanni Amato in Portland in 1902. He was a baker selling fresh rolls to dockworkers; they asked him to slice the bread and put something in it. Because it was invented by an Italian immigrant, it was called an "Italian sandwich," even though the ingredients (ham, American cheese, pickles) aren't traditionally Italian Key Differences 1. The Bread The classic Italian uses bread with heirloom crunch —t
