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The history of the cheesesteak: How a 1930s hot dog cart accident created a Philadelphia icon

PHILADELPHIA - It is a dead giveaway you aren't from around here: ordering a "Philly cheesesteak." In Philadelphia, it is just a cheesesteak. The beloved, greasy, perfectly constructed sandwich is synonymous with the city. But the cheesesteak was not born in a gourmet kitchen or a high-end butcher shop. It was a happy accident born on the streets of South Philadelphia nearly a century ago.

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Star News

Washington Group Prepares to Take Over Front Street Cafe in Fishtown

Front Street Cafe, the sprawling Fishtown restaurant beneath the Market-Frankford El, is changing hands. Blagden Hospitality Group of Washington, D.C., is preparing to take over the building at 1253 N. Front St., at Thompson Street, co-owner Lee Larkin told The Inquirer. The Philadelphia Business Journal also reported that the buyer...

Philadelphia, PA · 10d

Timeless Dishes

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Why Philadelphia’s Tomato Pie Is Served Differently From the City’s Better-Known Cheesesteaks

Philadelphia’s tomato pie has a habit of surprising first-time customers. It looks enough like pizza to suggest melted cheese and a hot slice, then arrives as a square of springy bread topped with tomato sauce and a light dusting of grated cheese. Often, it is served at room temperature. Nothing has gone wrong with the... The post Why Philadelphia’s Tomato Pie Is Served Differently From the City’s Better-Known Cheesesteaks appeared first on Timeless Dishes .

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Pay what you can, or change what you do: How Philly restaurants are surviving

💌 Love Philly? So do we. Let’s be friends. Sign up for the Billy Penn newsletter today. Fourteen years ago Marti Lieberman launched Mac Mart, a fast-casual mac and cheese food bowl restaurant based on a few family recipes. And for a while Lieberman did great. She moved from a food truck, to a brick and mortar and even franchised. At one point she had a staff of over 30 people.

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PA Times

Keeping dad’s place at the table

For the Gallelli family behind Albertino’s in Collingswood, a restaurant has never been just about what is served on the plate. It’s about gathering around the table, sharing stories, celebrating milestones and making strangers feel like family. It’s about recipes passed from one generation to the next, the familiar sounds of Italian music drifting through […]

Collingswood, NJ · 12d

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Pennsylvania Seafood Lovers Head To This Philadelphia All-You-Can-Eat Buffet For Crab Legs, Sushi, And Eight Steam Tables Of Chinese Dishes

Some families drive more than an hour just to fill their plates at one buffet in Northeast Philadelphia. That kind of loyalty usually means something good is waiting at the end of the road. This spot lines up eight steam tables of Chinese dishes, then adds sushi, crab legs, a...

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Hank's Cinnamon Buns provide a huge and satisfying sweet treat

Hank's Cinnamon Buns are huge. Owner Ronald Davis, aka Hank, runs the shop with his niece Kamore Boone. It's the first brick and mortar for Hank and the lines are long for his decadent sweet treats.

Aldan, PA · 14d

PA Times

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Chick-fil-A opens on Oregon Ave.

A new Chick-fil-A restaurant has opened on Oregon Avenue. Owned and operated by Julia Clifton, the popular chicken fast food restaurant opened its doors on Oct. 23 at 2281 Oregon Ave. with a celebration, welcoming new customers. The new drive through-focused restaurant will serve guests Monday through Saturday from 6:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. The […]

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This Philadelphia Breakfast Spot Keeps the Focus on Hearty Morning Plates and Casual Comfort

Philadelphia is famous for cheesesteaks, but one restaurant near the Pennsylvania Convention Center serves the city’s signature sandwich flavors inside a four-egg omelet. It’s made with sliced ribeye, peppers, onions, mushrooms, and cheddar cheese, with home fries on the side. Egg’s Ale sits at the corner of the...

Philadelphia, PA · 12d

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13 Roast Beef Sandwich Shops Worth Driving Out of Your Way For

Some roast beef sandwiches are worth driving hours to try. From Boston’s famous three-way to Chicago’s gravy-dipped Italian beef, certain restaurants have built loyal followings around a simple combination of meat, bread, and sauce. The differences are what make these sandwiches special. Buffalo has beef on weck with...

Philadelphia, PA · 12d

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Correction and Retraction: Incorrect Report About Maple Shade Custard Stand

Cherry Hill News Today is retracting an article that incorrectly reported that Maple Shade Custard Stand was permanently closing. The article, titled “Maple Shade Restaurant Closing Sunday After Final Weekend” contained a significant factual error. The original article published by The Patch correctly identified The Melting Pot as the restaurant closing its Maple Shade location. Our article mistakenly named Maple Shade Custard Stand instead.

Maple Shade Township, NJ · 12d

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7 Must-Visit Listening Rooms & Vinyl Bars in Philadelphia

Where to kick back, discover new sounds and lose yourself in a vibe …. “First Lady of Song,” Ella Fitzgerald once said, “Music is the universal language … it brings people closer together.” And while Japan may have introduced the world to the art of the listening room, the City of Brotherly Love has made the trend its own.

Philadelphia, PA · 13d

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Rival Bros Coffee Expands Beyond Philadelphia With New Wayne Cafe

Rival Bros Coffee, the Philadelphia roaster that started out serving coffee from a truck, is bringing its house-roasted brews to the Main Line. The company plans to open its first suburban cafe at Eagle Village Shops in Wayne in spring 2027, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. As...

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Explore Italy Through These 5 Pastries

Behind Fiore's pastry counter, chef Justine MacNeil is serving up a delicious masterclass in Italian food history. Welcome to Philly’s Italian Renaissance. This week, we are diving deep into the evolution of our city’s Italian American food scene — from Marc Vetri, the godfather of this movement, to the chefs blending old-world traditions with their personal whims to create an entirely new cuisine. Check back daily for stories from Philly Mag’s November cover story.

Philadelphia, PA · 10d

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8 Spooky Halloween Beer Names (Past & Present)

Brewers have come up with some memorable Halloween beer names over the years, drawing inspiration from vampires, zombies and other things that go bump in the night. Some are seasonal releases, others are year-round favorites, and a few live on in beer history. And here are eight of the spookiest,...

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8 Hidden Gem Restaurants In Pennsylvania That Prove The Best Food Comes From The Humblest Places

Searching for hidden gem restaurants in Pennsylvania that serve food from the humblest places?. These 8 spots prove that the best meals come without fancy decor or big price tags!. 1. Hardena (Philadelphia) You haven’t truly experienced Philadelphia’s food scene until you’ve stood in front of Hardena and taken in...

Pennsylvania · 14d

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Academy Grill Brings Elevated Dining to Fort Washington with Support from Firstrust Bank

When entrepreneurs Michael Sloane and Jay Rosenthal envisioned the latest addition to their expanding portfolio of suburban Philadelphia restaurants, they wanted to create something different. They wanted an elevated dining experience that combined exceptional food, an inviting atmosphere, and the neighborhood hospitality that has helped define their growing restaurant group,...

Fort Washington, PA · 11d

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FYI Philly | Center City Coffee Trail, new dining, bookstore with real-life ghost stories and crafts

This week on FYI Philly, we explore the Center City coffee trail, map out some new dining destinations and visit a bookstore with real life ghost stories and one-of-a-kind craft finds, curated by the Philadelphia Museum of Art.