White House Sub Shop

White House Sub Shop
Restaurant information
Established 1946
Current owner(s) Basile & Sacco-Conley Families
Previous owner(s) Anthony Basile
Food type American
Street address 2301 Arctic Ave
City Atlantic City
State New Jersey
Postal code/ZIP 08401
Country United States
Website whitehousesubshop.net

White House Sub Shop is a submarine sandwich deli founded in 1946 at Atlantic City, New Jersey which sells various specialty sandwiches.[1] The deli is considered a historic landmark[2] and has served multiple celebrities.[3]

History

The White House Sub Shop was founded in 1946 on Arctic Ave in Atlantic City by Anthony "Tony" Basile along with his Aunt Basilia and Uncle Alfred "Fritz", Sacco.[3] Prior to that date, the front of the building on Artic Ave. was Mr. Basile's tailor shop. While business was scarce during WWII, his wife would sell sandwiches (on breads that she purchased from Formica's bakery across the street) that she made in her kitchen out of the back side door. After the war, he decided to close his tailor shop and open the front of the building as a cold "submarine" sandwich shop. The fountain and grill hood found today in the front were from the original store. The family still lived in the back of the store at that time. Later, the back was remodeled as it appears today to add grills, boards and more room for storage. In the very back were two old-fashioned pin ball machines for many years. It has remained in its original location with an additional expansion in the Trump Taj Mahal.

They have been a popular among locals and tourists alike attracting celebrities including Frank Sinatra, Oprah Winfrey, Rocky Marciano, Joe DiMaggio, Donald Trump, and others. After The Beatles played in 1964 they stopped by the sub shop for a 72 in. hoagie.[4]

The White House Sub Shop is known for its cold and hot submarine sandwiches that measure roughly two feet in length. Notable sandwiches include the Italian sub, their own creation, the White House Special,[5] and cheesesteaks.[6]

Ratings

In 2000, the White House Sub Shop was named an American classic[7] and was considered number 3 in the top 20 Jersey Food Experiences You Must Try Before You Die.[8]

References

  1. ↑ "About Us". White House Sub Shop. Retrieved 2014-12-04.
  2. ↑ Hoa Nguyen (2013-01-03). "White House Subs to reopen today after being shut down by Sandy". Press of Atlantic City. Retrieved 2014-12-04.
  3. 1 2 Bill Kent (1998-10-25). "ATLANTIC CITY; Counter Intuitive". New York Times. Retrieved 2014-12-04.
  4. ↑ "Meat the Beatles' Submarine in Atlantic City". Weird NJ. 2013-08-29. Retrieved 2014-12-04.
  5. ↑ Kristie Rearick (2013-06-05). "South Jersey Cheesesteak Showdown: 'World famous' subs and cheesesteaks cross paths at White House Sub, Atlantic City". NJ.com. Retrieved 2014-12-04.
  6. ↑ Joseph D'Agnese (1999-06-06). "DESTINATIONS; Hey, Philadelphia, You Call That a Cheese Steak?". New York Times. Retrieved 2014-12-04.
  7. ↑ Lauren McKee (2013-02-22). "America's Classic Update: White House Sub Shop". Huffington Post. Retrieved 2014-12-04.
  8. ↑ Peter Genovese (2009-12-18). "Top picks for the decade's best New Jersey eats". NJ.com. Retrieved 2014-12-04.

Coordinates: 39°21′33″N 74°26′26″W / 39.35918°N 74.44062°W / 39.35918; -74.44062

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