Cheesesteak
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 […]
The Worst of Philly 2021: From Fraudulent Hoagies to Headhouse Square to Ben Simmons
Every year since 1974, Philly Mag has published the Best of Philly: the people, places and things we want to lift up and celebrate. Things […]
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 […]
Tina Fey Came to Philly Last Night and Proved Just How Philly She Is
It’s been quite the August in Philly in terms of our encounters with celebrities. Early last week, Washington Square was graced by the Jason Segel, […]
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 […]
Nick Foles: I Probably Haven’t Had a Cheesesteak Since 2013
Here’s something that might test your love for Nick Foles, especially now that he’s no longer ours (or at least not officially): The former Eagles quarterback sorta doesn’t eat cheesesteaks. […]
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 […]
Police: Florida Man Starts Fight Over Cheesesteak Served on a Sesame Seed Bun
Philly knows a real cheesesteak when it sees one — and apparently so does 27-year-old Joseph Lagana of Odessa, Florida. Police say Lagana ordered a […]
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 […]
I Tried Burger King’s “Philly Cheesesteak Burger” So You Don’t Have To
In the last week or so, much has been made of Burger King’s so-called “Philly Cheesesteak Burger,” thanks in part to one Center City Burger […]
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 […]
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 […]