In celebration of National Sandwich Day on November 3, Primo Hoagies hosted theWith Love Primo Hoagies Invitational to determine what ingredients will be used to build Primo’s new With Love hoagie, available at all 80-plus stores across the region for one year.

Jen Lenher with contestant Michael Minetti, whose formula was Hot Ham Capicola, Oven-Roasted Turkey, thinly sliced Pepperoni, Hot Pepper Cheese, Mozzarella, Lettuce, Tomato, light Oil, Salt, Pepper, Oregano. he came up with this recipe in college at a deli near his dorm. Now he creates it at home, but hopes to just pick it up at Primo’s.Prior to the invitational, hoagie enthusiasts submitted their sandwich recipes using a list of Primo Hoagies-approved ingredients at philly.com. Representatives from Primo’s selected their five top finalists from 107 submissions, and the hoagie makers met at The Shops at Liberty Place to show off their creations and vie for three honors: People’s Choice (public vote), Reader’s Choice (determined by Philly.com/Food) and the With Love hoagie winner.
Primo’s Michael DeJulius, Colette Neigre, Audrey Neigre and Nicky Papanier.
Contestants Mikey Ilagan and Michael Minetti were high school buds.
The Judges That Day: Chris Stigall of 1210 WPHT, Colette Neigre with City Councilman Jim Kenney, Ashley Primas, Inquirer and Michael Klein, Philly.com/Food
You won’t be a loser if you have The Minetti With Love today.

pick up a few. The With Love hoagies are just one of the many ways consumers can experience GPMTC’s With Love promotion. Launched in 2009, GPTMC’s With Love, Philadelphia XOXO™ campaign appeals to many different audiences through various letters addressed to travelers. Penned by the city itself, the letters let a bit of Philly “atty-tude” through while extending the invitation to visit.
The Minetti With Love:Michael Minetti, a resident of Conshohocken, won all three competitions. His recipe included hot capacola, Thumann’sHomestyle turkey breast, thinly sliced pepperoni, hot pepper cheese and mozzarella cheese. The hoagie is topped with lettuce, tomato, light oil and salt, pepper and oregano.