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Cheesesteak

City Life

The Amazing Story of How Philly Cheesesteaks Became Huge in Lahore, Pakistan

Sometime in the fall of 2021, a man from Philadelphia came to meet Mazhar Hussain, a chef based in Lahore, Pakistan. Hussain was shown a […]

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City Life

How Many Cheesesteaks Can You Eat in Ten Minutes?

Check phillymag.com each morning for the latest edition of Philly Today. And if you have a news tip for our hardworking Philly Mag reporters, please […]

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City Life

Philly Today: PETA Trolls Pat’s and Geno’s, a Shoplifting Surge, and Pricey Eagles Tickets

PETA vs. Cheesesteaks The world’s most well-known animal rights group would like to remind you that not only are cheesesteaks unhealthy — they also are […]

Foobooz

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 […]

Foobooz

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 […]

Foobooz

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 […]

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City Life

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 […]

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Foobooz

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 […]

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City Life

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, […]

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Foobooz

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 […]

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City Life

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. […]

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Foobooz

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 […]

City Life

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 […]

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Foobooz

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 […]

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City Life

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 […]