Cheesesteak
Jim’s in West Philly Wins Court Battle Against Delco Jim’s Steaks
On Monday afternoon, a long line of hungry customers stretched down the block in front of Jim’s West. That’s the new cheesesteak shop on 62nd […]
Pat’s Steaks Owner to (Finally!) Open Second Location
UPDATE 9/25: Pat’s Steaks owner Frank Olivieri has decided to pull out of the Penn State expansion deal. Read the full story here. Last week […]
Drama Erupts Over West Philly Jim’s Steaks Reopening
Editor’s note: Since we published this story, Jim’s Steaks in Delco has asked a Philadelphia judge to stop Jim’s West from opening. Read the follow […]
Surprise! Original Jim’s Steaks in West Philly Reopening This Weekend
Editor’s note: Since we published this story, Jim’s Steaks in Delco reached out to tell Philly Mag they intend to take Jim’s West to court. […]
Behind the Line With Frank E. Olivieri of Pat’s King of Steaks
Behind the Line is Foobooz’s interview series with the people who make up Philly’s dynamic food and beverage scene. For the complete archives, go here. If […]
The Totally Accidental Success Story of Delco Steaks
It was The Beard’s first night playing in Philly: Wednesday, March 2, 2022. With 15 minutes to go before tip-off, bands of rabid fans were […]
The One Where the Lab Ate the Cheesesteak
Ask anyone who has spent time in University City what they know about the block of 38th and Chestnut, and you’re likely to hear a […]
12 Philly Takeout Foods to Bring to Your Next Eagles Tailgate
Tailgating is all about the food, right? Well, if you’re reading this, it is for you. And while some people might be bringing trays of […]
Where to Eat Cheesesteaks in Philadelphia: The Ultimate Guide
Yeah, yeah. We wrote a whole thing about quitting cheap meat and being more conscientious in our consumption. And those arguments are all valid and […]
Questlove Is Bringing a Vegetarian Cheesesteak to Citizens Bank Park
Roots drummer and occasional vegan Questlove is getting into the cheesesteak game — minus the steak. The Philadelphia native has partnered with Impossible Foods, makers of […]
Here’s the Secret to Properly Reheating a Cheesesteak
It’s a common conundrum. The cheesesteak you ordered for lunch comes piping hot off the grill — beef juicy, cheese molten, roll pleasantly crusty. You […]
Salt Bae Made a Cheesesteak, and We’re Here for It
It was only a matter of time. Turkish-born chef-restaurateur Nusret Gökçe, a.k.a. Salt Bae, is known for viral videos of himself handling meat — flamboyantly butchering […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]