In May of 1959, Phil “Moe” Pagano was working a 9 – 5 job as a cheese salesman trying to make ends meet. What he didn’t know was that his weekly stop on Daniel Street in Portsmouth, NH was about to change his life and the lives of so many others! His family and friends were surprised to hear that Phil Pagano bought a sandwich shop, and moreover, that he would only sell one type of sandwich. The sa
ndwich, now known as a Moe’s Original is based on a recipe handed down to Phil from his Mama. It featured mild cooked Salami with just the right about of spices` creamy provolone, thinly sliced onions and peppers, dill pickles, tomatoes and olives, with a touch of blended olive oil, artfully arranged on the perfect roll (not too hard and not too soft)
The concept caught on in Portsmouth! Generation after generation started craving and enjoying the unique flavor of the sandwich. Customers started to call him Moe… and he didn’t care….as long as they were calling him for sandwiches. In 1993, he started selling franchises, offering others a chance to own their own Moe’s Italian Sandwich Shop. Today, a Moe’s Italian Sandwich is made the same way it was made in 1959. Whether you visit the original shop on the Seacoast, NH or a Franchised location throughout New England, you can rely on simplicity, taste, quality and value. Moe’s Italian Sandwiches is proud to offer an expanded menu featuring turkey, ham, tuna, and several other delicious choices. By limiting and constantly perfecting the menu, the company continues to focus on customers, while providing the quality service and value that has come to be synonymous with MOE’S ITALIAN SANDWICHES.
