
Original menu item in 1971
Italian Swiss vs Northern Italian
The history of the sandwich starts in 1971, as the only Italian Sub on the Capt’n Nemo’s menu, many photos from that era confirm those facts. The question here which one do you eat today?
Both contain the finest genoa salami from John Volpi in St Louis, LTO and Gonnella Bread – beyond those ingredients they differ.
Italian Swiss has CSS – Captains Secret Sauce a bold and distinctive flavor described as either fantastic or destructive. Not a bland type of profile.
On the other side, the Northern Italian has the Chopped Olive Dressing – invented by Mrs. Nemo who you can see in many photos on this website.
Both contain the finest genoa salami from John Volpi in St Louis, LTO and Gonnella Bread – beyond those ingredients they differ.
Swiss cheese is noticeably different than Provolone cheese. Mortadella is only on the Northern. Taste them both and tell us your preference.