After trying 60 hoagies, the best one was ...

The major munching phase of the Great Hoagie Hunt is over, and results, ratings and reviews are in.

But not the final verdict as to who is No. 1.

The top spot, at the moment, goes to Paesano's of Northern Liberties, which edged out Sarcone's Deli of South Philadelphia.

That's the gastronomic judgment of sport-talker Glen Macnow of WIP (610 AM), who just finished his fifth yearly quest for the best of a popular food.

Previous lists ranked ribs, burgers, pizza and cheesesteaks.

For weeks, ignoring his doctor's advice, Macnow (and assorted interns, and, often, cohost Anthony Gargano) sampled Italian hoagies "everywhere from Richboro to Sewell, from Lower Delco to the Great Northeast. With lots of stops, of course, in South Philadelphia," he says.

After face-stuffing at five dozen places, Macnow is ready to declare that his Top 10 is done.

Not that Macnow's say-so will be the final word.

Celebrity judges and the eating public will get their turns to second-guess on Saturday, June 13, at the Fox & Hound restaurant in King of Prussia.

Macnow vows to concede to whatever the judges rule.

"Yes, the judges have final say on the winner of the 2009 Great Hoagie Hunt," he said.

Samples of eight or so of the top hoagies will given to anyone who attends the free event, which runs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 160 N. Gulph Rd.

A similar format was followed last year, when Macnow, the judges and the public all agreed: The best cheesesteak is made by John's Roast Pork in South Philadelphia.

The judges also agreed the two previous years.

Macnow to discuss it all on his shows - the midday weekday show with Gargano - who sampled about 20 hoagies himself - and tomorrow's 10 a.m. show with cohost Ray Didinger.

Here are Macnow's Top 10 hoagie havens.

1. Paesano's, 152 W. Girard Ave., Fishtown. New "six-stool, mostly takeout eatery" that just opened after Thanksgiving. "Delectable mix of mortadella, prosciutto and ham ... perfect amount of sharp provolone ... a dark green lettuce ... on a crispy seeded roll," Macnow writes. "Folks, we have ourselves a winner."

2. Sarcone's Deli, Ninth and Fitzwater, South Philadelphia. "Huge chunks of cheese, the size of Las Vegas casino dice. Expensive aged, smoked meats, including savory prosciutto. ... A must-stop for anyone seeking the best."

3. Salumeria, Reading Terminal Market. "Special roasted red peppers ... on this hoagie, they're spectacular."

4. Pastificio, 1528 Packer Ave., South Philadelphia. "Dynamite Italian hoagie."