Cheesesteak

City Life

Finally, a Class-Action Lawsuit Over a Cheesesteak

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Tim Walz, Kamala Harris, and some Crabfries at the Kamala Harris rally in Philadelphia on Tuesday
City Life

Kamala Harris, Tim Walz, and … Crabfries

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Frank Olivieri — the current owner of Pat’s Steaks in Philadelphia — standing on a roof at the cheesesteak shop in 1982. (Photo courtesy Frank Olivieri/Pat's Steaks)
Foobooz

The Oral History of the Cheesesteak

National Cheesesteak Day may be on March 24th. But this is Philadelphia, where every day is cheesesteak day. That being said, we thought this would […]

Foobooz

50 Years of Best of Philly: Cheesesteaks

In honor of the upcoming 50th anniversary of Best of Philly this August, for every month of 2024, we’re taking a look back at some […]

Behold: Danny & Coop's Cheesesteaks. The Danny being Danny DiGiampietro from Angelo's in South Philly. The Coop beeing Bradley Cooper.
City Life

Bradley Cooper and Danny From Angelo’s Are Making Cheesesteaks Together

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Dolph Lundgren (aka Drago from Rocky) in a Zaxby's commercial that makes it clear that Zaxby's doesn't understand Philly or cheesesteaks at all
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Someone Tell Drago and Zaxby’s There’s No Such Thing as a “Philly” in Philly

Hey, everyone. Welcome back to the Foobooz Monday News Round-Up. We’ve got everything you need to get you briefed and keep you up-to-date on Philly’s […]

City Life

Philly Hip-Hop Legend Schoolly D Has a Message for Wannabe Rappers

Meek Mill. Lil Uzi Vert. Tierra Whack. Black Thought. All famous rappers from Philadelphia. But long before they started making rhymes and beats — and, […]

a "Free Meatball" t-shirt showing the mugshot of Meatball aka Dayjia Blackwell, who was arrested for looting in Philadelphia last week
City Life

Meatball’s Lawyer Blasts Media Over Philly Looting Coverage

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Former 6ABC TV reporter Bob Brooks, who now works for Newsmax.
City Life

6 ABC’s Bob Brooks Flees Philly for Right-Wing TV

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Cortez Johnson, the owner of West Philly cheesesteak shop Jim's West, seen in front of his shop in the days leading up to his opening
Foobooz

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 […]

An armed security guard outside the original Jim's Steaks in West Philly, which reopened this weekend as Jim's West
City Life

Original Jim’s Steaks Reopens — With Seriously Heavy Security

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Pat's Steaks owner Frank Olivieri, who says he's bringing his family's famous cheesesteaks to Penn State
Foobooz

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 […]

Jim's West Steaks & Hoagies on 62nd Street in West Philadelphia
Foobooz

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 […]

The Jim's Steaks West Philly location
Foobooz

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. […]

Kristen Welker, who will become the host of NBC's Meet the Press on September 17th
City Life

Fairmount’s Kristen Welker to Take Over “Meet the Press” Next Month

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