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Cheesesteak

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Steve’s Prince of Steaks Opens a Big New Spot With a Bar in UCity

The new location of Steve’s Prince of Steaks is celebrating its grand opening at Hamilton Court on the Penn campus this Friday — and they’re giving away free goodies. […]

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Foobooz

First Vegan Meatballs, Now an Alligator Version of the Roast Pork Sandwich

This weekend sees the return of the South Philly Meatball Contest, where chef Jennifer Zavala will bring back her vegan meatballs that caused such a […]

City Life

Why Philly’s Marketing Gurus Will Never Give Up the Cheesesteak (or Rocky)

A while back, Saab ran a commercial that said, “People will always want to be somewhere else.” That’s the motivation for travel. But being somewhere […]

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Foobooz

The Cheesesteak: An Oral History

If you pick up the brand new issue of Philly Mag, you will see a cheesesteak from Joe’s gracing the cover. Inside the magazine, we […]

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Foobooz

That Time John Kerry Ordered a Cheesesteak “With Swiss”

1914: Amoroso’s Baking Company, established in Camden in 1904, moves to Philly. Hey, it starts with the roll. 1930: Pat Olivieri, a South Philly hot-dog […]

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Foobooz

Who the Hell Invented the Cheesesteak Egg Roll?

There was a time — barbaric and unenlightened, assuredly — before the cheesesteak. (What do you think “B.C.” stands for?) When Pat Olivieri grilled the […]

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Foobooz

The Cheesesteak, Reconsidered

It’s always a bit strange when a Philly-based publication writes about the cheesesteak, let alone this one. If the sandwich was truly invented in 1930, […]

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Foobooz

The One Cheesesteak You Should Never Eat

Jolie laide — literal translation “pretty-ugly” — is a French term used to describe something beautiful in its hideousness. Like a lumpy heirloom carrot, or […]

City Life

Pat’s King of Steaks Now Delivers … Across the Country

If you live in, say, California and you want a cheesesteak but can’t stand nacho cheese and bell peppers, Pat’s King of Steaks now has […]

Foobooz

Finally, Somebody Put a Cheesesteak on Stock’s Pound Cake

UPDATE: Well, it turns out that the Joe’s Steaks anniversary promotion has some issues. Click here for the full story. ORIGINAL: We here at Foobooz […]

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A Bunch of Philly Restaurants are Offering Discounts for Vegan Cheesesteak Day

Attention vegans, vegetarians, and regular folks that happen to enjoy a quality meat- and dairy-free cheesesteak, tomorrow is your day: Tuesday, March 20, is the […]

Foobooz

Pat’s King of Steaks Is Being Incredibly Extra About Its Eagles Love

Pat’s King of Steaks is trying to outdo just about everyone in Philly with their Eagles enthusiasm leading up to the Super Bowl. In a […]

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Uber Eats Is Pitting Philly’s Cheesesteaks Against Boston’s Lobster Rolls

The latest player in yet another Philly versus Boston Super Bowl marketing-based sub-rivalry? Uber Eats, which is pitting Philly cheesesteak lovers and Boston lobster roll fans […]

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Now’s Your Chance to Vote for the Best Cheesesteak in Philly

Who makes the best cheesesteak in Philadelphia? We want you to weigh in. To choose the nominees from among Philly’s most iconic sandwiches, we did […]

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A Philly-Style Steak and Hoagie Shop Called Passyunk Avenue Will Open in the U.K.

London’s Liberty Cheesesteak Company has been popping up around the English metropolis with their authentic take on Philly’s most iconic food for the past three years. Now, owner JP […]