The Schmitter®, our one-of-a-kind sandwich that folks near and far crave is the culinary creation of Hugh James McNally. He pulled together the ingredients one night to make a meal for Dennis Krenich, aka Schmidter, because he only drank the local beer Schmidt’s. Soon this serendipitous mix of flavors was being demanded by others. Touted by some over the years as a sure tonic for everything from hitting home runs to coaxing overdue newborns into the world and referred to in the Press (and now blogs) as “the ultimate cheese steak” and “the planet’s greatest sandwich”, this wee bit of genius from Hugh’s flat-top has been served at McNally’s for half a century now. The Schmitter® was called up to the big league in 2004 when the Phillies opened their new ballpark and the Eagles quickly drafted the local sandwich pick to perform at Lincoln Financial Field. In short order, the Schmitter® made it to Super Bowl XXXIX and then a few years later would play left field in two World Series. Big League indeed! The Schmitter® also travels and has been a guest at New York’s Shea Stadium and many special events. But at heart it’s still just a local on a local roll right here in Chestnut Hill.