Oh brother, do we need another cheesesteak joint? Apparently, we do! Oh Brother, which opened its first cheesesteak shop in Old City at 206 Market St, has opened a second location on the campus of Temple University at 1600 North Broad Street. They boast that they have the “best” cheesesteak in Philly, or, at least, … Continue reading
Category Archives: Cheesesteaks
New South Street Restaurant to Offer “One-Stop Philly Taco”
NOBODY: ABSOLUTELY NOBODY: PIZZA DA’ACTION: HOME OF THE ONE-STOP PHILLY TACO. There’s no question, Philadelphia’s food scene has blossomed in recent years with world-class restaurants, but even as we take one step forward culinarily, corny food gimmicks endure. South Street is arguably one of Philly’s most famous streets, but for some reason, it can’t get … Continue reading
Philadelphia Cheesesteak Adventure’s Best Cheesesteaks List
Editor’s Note: This is the ORIGINAL article. If you see the same content elsewhere, it’s been plagiarized. Hi, my name is Jim Pappas and I have eaten 275 different cheesesteaks in the last year. A year ago, May 16, 2018, I started my Philadelphia Cheesesteak Adventure to find the ultimate cheesesteak. Yes, 275 different … Continue reading
Steve’s Prince of Steaks Now Open in University City
Kevin Wilson attended on behalf of Philly Grub I remember going to Steve’s Prince of Steaks at 7200 Bustleton Avenue back in the 1990s late at night after singing karaoke. The place would always smell great and the cheesesteak were always delicious. I treasured the memories, smell and taste of those particular cheesesteaks for many years, … Continue reading
Cheesesteaks in Philadelphia: Hidden Gems
Philadelphia is a foodie town that is best known for its famous cheesesteak. The argument over where to find the best cheesesteak can get really heated at times and many people are extremely passionate about it. Here is a list of good cheesesteaks from places you don’t hear too much about in Philadelphia: Gooey Looies … Continue reading
SOMO’s New FOMO Cheesesteak Free on National Sandwich Day
The Philadelphia region contains legions of cheesesteak lovers who will argue, debate and travel significant distances to satisfy their cravings for the ultimate combination of seared beef tucked inside a crusty roll with creamy cheese and caramelized onions (and other accouterments). With this in mind, SOMO in Manayunk’s Consulting Chef Eric Hall has created the … Continue reading
Gran Caffe L’Aquila’s “Arrosticini” Takes on Philly Cheesesteak
This is the first time I’m hearing about the Arrosticini and I’m being told that it is Italy’s answer to a Cheesesteak from the Abruzzo region just east of Rome. It can be found at Rittenhouse Square’s Gran Caffe L’Aquila (1716 Chestnut Street). The Arrosticini is a complex flavored lamb skewer that starts with the meat divided into … Continue reading
Grubspotting: Short Rib Cheesesteak at Square 1682
Square 1682 just launched a new three-course “Express Lunch” program, that will guarantee a 45 minutes or less lunch at the popular Rittenhouse Square restaurant. One of the entree items on the new prix fixe lunch menu is a Short Rib Cheesesteak. Short. Rib. Cheesesteak! The lunch tray is priced at $19.99 and is available … Continue reading
Cleavers Partners with Pennsylvania Cheese Guild on Special 1st Birthday Cheesesteaks
Celebrate Cleavers (108 S. 18th Street) first birthday throughout the month of March in true cheesesteak style. Cleavers has partnered with the Pennsylvania Cheese Guild in the creation of three one of a kind sandwiches and loaded waffle fries. Available for a limited time, these premium offerings are a perfect marriage of prime domestic ribeye … Continue reading
Free Sandwiches This Thursday at Cleavers in Center City
Cleavers, the no-bull cheesesteak shop in Center City, is celebrating National Sandwich Day on Thursday, November 3, 2016 by giving away free sandwiches to the first 10 guests of the day! Doors open at 11 a.m. If you miss out on a free sandwich, you still have a chance to score a special deal. November … Continue reading