Cheesesteaks

John Bucci Is Back on the Line at John’s Roast Pork

Posted by Foobooz on June 6th, 2013

John Bucci Jr. is back at John’s Roast Pork. Five years ago Bucci faced leukemia and required a bone marrow transfer. Once given a 50/50 chance at survival he’s back at the grill and looking to give back.

This Saturday, June 8th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. John’s Roast Pork will be holding bone-marrow registry drive and fund-raiser auction from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Registrants get $5 off a sandwich, which is donated to the cause.

Read Craig LaBan’s story in today’s Inquirer on Bucci’s recovery and for details on the Bruschetta Steak as well as Saturday’s fundraiser.

Bucci’s Back [Philadelphia Inquirer]
Best Match Foundation [Official Site]

Does the Best Cheesesteak In Philly Cost $3?

Posted by Victor Fiorillo on May 21st, 2013

This morning, a reader sent over a link to “I Found The Best Cheesesteak In Philly In The Last Place I Ever Expected“, an article that ran on Sunday on BusinessInsider.com. The New York-based author, Mandi Woodruff, spent the weekend in Philadelphia eating cheesesteaks and recapped her experience for all the world to see. Read the rest of this entry »

Barclay Prime Cheesesteak On Jeopardy

Posted by Victor Fiorillo on April 26th, 2013

We just can’t do anything to ditch the “Philadelphia = Cheesesteaks” reputation. Last night on Jeopardy, the category was “Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is” and the above was the $800 clue. Read the rest of this entry »

Free Cheesesteak Tacos at Bob and Barbara’s

Posted by Victor Fiorillo on April 16th, 2013

If you’ve been dying to know what it would be like to stick a cheesesteak inside of a taco, look no further than Bob & Barbara’s. Read the rest of this entry »

Chink’s Steaks Is Now Joe’s Steaks + Soda Shop

Posted by Foobooz on March 28th, 2013

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Philadelphia cheesesteak institution, Chink’s Steaks is dropping the controversial name the business has had since it opened in 1949. Joe Groh, who worked at Chink’s for twenty years before purchasing the business in 1999 is rebranding the spot as Joe’s Steaks + Soda Shop. Named for the original owner, Sam “Chink” Sherman, the name resonated for the man and not as a slur. But today, Groh says “it is very important to me, my family and the entire staff that we no longer inadvertently alienate anyone in the Philly community. We are very excited to move forward under the new name, Joe’s Steaks + Soda Shop.”

The new name also stresses the shop’s devotion to sodas, milkshakes and egg creams, which has been part of the business since its opening. Groh looks at the rebrand as a chance to create his own legacy, one he hopes to pass down to his son Patrick, who has been working at the cheesesteak shop since 2008.

Joe’s Steaks + Soda Shop [Official Site]

And THAT Is How You Take Over The World

Posted by Jason Sheehan on March 19th, 2013

The opening of a new, neighborhood cheesesteak joint? Not really news.

The opening of a new, neighborhood cheesesteak joint IN FRANCE? Definitely news.

Especially when said cheesesteak joint has been opened by Nadine Kobeitri, daughter of Rene Kobeitri, who owns Rim Cafe in South Philly. And what’s super-weird about this story? Opening a cheesesteak joint in Nice, France isn’t so much breaking new ground for the Kobeitri family. It’s really something like a return…

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Steve’s Prince of Steaks Is Open in Center City

Posted by Foobooz on March 15th, 2013

Steve's Steaks at 17th and Chestnut

Steve’s Prince of Steaks, a Northeast Philadelphia tradition has opened at 16th and Chestnut Streets in the former home of Krispy Kreme. We dashed out to check out the fast moving line and sample one of their cheesesteaks.

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Suburban Cheesesteak Alert: Tony Luke’s Opening Today At KOP

Posted by Jason Sheehan on March 8th, 2013

It happened about two hours ago, but the new Tony Luke’s at King of Prussia Mall is now open for business (on the first floor, in the food court). And Tony Luke Jr. himself was there to cut the ribbon or scoop the whiz or whatever one does when one is in charge of christening a new cheesesteak joint.

According to the Tony Luke’s website, this newest incarnation of the South Philly original is the 14th Tony Luke’s to open (including one location in Bahrain), and there are three more coming–in Maple Shade, at the Tropicana and at the airport.

Tony Luke’s [Official]

Rick Oliveri to Open in Kennett Square

Posted by Foobooz on March 4th, 2013

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Rick Oliveri is opening a Rick’s Steaks in Kennett Square. Oliveri has had a bumpy time of it since he was evicted from his stand in the Reading Terminal back in 2008. Oliveri does run stands at Lincoln financial Field and Citizens Bank Park but he has opened and closed Rick’s Steaks locations at the Bellevue and Liberty Place. This newest version of Rick’s will be part of the 10,000 square foot Market at Liberty Place that is opening in April.

Kennett market opens in April [Daily Local News]
Market at Liberty Place [Official Site]

Steve’s Prince of Steaks Is Coming to 16th Street in Center City

Posted by Foobooz on January 10th, 2013

Michael Klein has the scoop on Northeast Philadelphia’s Steve’s Prince of Steaks taking over the former Krispy Kreme at 16th and Chestnut. The Northeast Philadelphia spot is often cited as one of the better cheesesteaks in town and there really isn’t a dedicated cheesesteak spot west of Broad.

No timeframe for the opening.

Steve’s Prince of Steaks to Center City [The Insider]
Steve’s Prince of Steaks [Official Site]

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