When news surfaced about the Cheesesteak Pretzel, there was really no doubt we had to cover it. This is a Philadelphia-based sandwich blog after all, and a sandwich-like creation capturing and combining the essence of two of Philly’s most iconic foods is a completely undeniable force. The Cheesesteak Pretzel is the creation of the Philly [...]
Continue reading...Monday, March 15, 2010
R2L is serving up some of the city’s most inspired and delicious sandwiches from their perch high above the city in Liberty Two – a location that happens to overlook South Philadelphia. The symbolism is not lost on the menu, as Chef/Owner Daniel Stern has created food that “walks the fine line between traditional and [...]
Continue reading...Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Tomorrow, Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation is hitting the road to share Philadelphia’s favorite sandwich, the cheesesteak with the people of Manhattan. To kick off Game 1 of the World Series, GPTMC will land at Shorty’s, a cheesesteak shop and sports bar, and will be handing out 500-750 free cheesesteaks to hungry New Yorkers. The [...]
Continue reading...Wednesday, October 7, 2009
For John Bucci Jr. (“John John” to his friends) making sandwiches isn’t just a job, it’s a lifelong family tradition. But a recent battle with leukemia came close to ending it all. Thankfully, with the help and support from relatives, customers, and a successful bone marrow transplant, Bucci is back at the grill, building up [...]
Continue reading...Friday, September 25, 2009
Have you ever wanted your own custom sandwich creation featured on the menu at an iconic sandwich shop? Us too! Campo’s Deli is helping make our dream come true by introducing the Name Your Own Cheesesteak Contest. One lucky winner will have their cheesesteak featured on the menu at the flagship Campo’s location in Old [...]
Continue reading...Thursday, August 20, 2009
What We’re Eating takes a quick look at sandwiches the Unbreaded team can’t get enough of. In the sea of food vendors that dot Philadelphia’s streets, there are a few that strive to stand out. Realizing the ever growing popularity of these street vendors, Mikey D. decided it was time to grab the bull by [...]
Continue reading...Monday, August 3, 2009
According to a recent article in the New York Times Magazine, the sandwich is the most popular meal in America, at both lunch and dinner. (Just one of the reasons why America is awesome.) There’s no doubt that Philadelphia has a deeply rooted sandwich history. The Philadelphia Inquirer highlights two of the reasons for that trend: [...]
Continue reading...Monday, July 27, 2009
Imagine the smile on my face when Frank Maimone, owner of Rustica in Northern Liberties told me, “The thing about pizza is it’s really just a glorified sandwich.” Take a glance at the 18 or so specialty pies on the menu and you’ll realize that they are open faced translations of classic sandwiches and entrees [...]
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