Planet Perth: The Re Store

The continental roll, the hoagie, the submarine…

The Re Store in Northbridge is often associated with the birth of the humble Italian sandwich.

But did you know that at the height of The Great Depression a poor Sicilian migrant pawed his wife’s wedding ring to start what would become the home of Perth’s unique culinary hallmark?

In episode four of our series Jeff sits down with The Re-Store manager Moreno Berti to learn more about how the continental roll came to live in the hearts and stomachs of locals.

He also chats with University of Sydney Associate Professor in Business Teresa Davis about the link between food and migration and how it was possible for a continental roll to simultaneously emerge amongst Italian-American communities in Portland, the largest city in the US state of Oregon.

Planet Perth is an RTRFM podcast series about the weird, wacky and unexplained history of our eccentric city.

Join Jeff Bullen each fortnight for a deep dive into the events, personalities and bygone icons that have shaped one of the most isolated cities in the world.

4. Episode Four The Re Store Mastered