I can’t say whether the two are related in any way, but since around the time that Covid first hit the U.S., it’s been difficult to find kosher salami in supermarkets and other stores that used to stock it. I know this isn’t just a phenomenon of the Philadelphia area, where I live, because I’veContinue reading “Finally, Kosher Salami; and Another Cheesesteak”
Author Archives: BZ Maestro
Taking the Lincoln Highway to Joey’s Pizza
The Lincoln Highway, which was dedicated in 1913 and was the first cross-country road for automobiles in the United States, cuts a path through Philadelphia’s western suburbs, including parts of the storied Main Line. In the central Chester County town of Thorndale, and right on the Lincoln Highway, sits Joey’s Pizza. Its food is worthyContinue reading “Taking the Lincoln Highway to Joey’s Pizza”
Anna’s Sandwich Shop: Folsom, PA
Philadelphia and its surrounding suburbs is a region of sandwich shops. I would doubt any other metropolitan area in the U.S. has as many family-owned deli’s, steak and hoagie shops and pizzerias that sell an array of long-roll sandwiches per capita. And among the suburban counties outside of Philly, my unscientific judgement is that DelawareContinue reading “Anna’s Sandwich Shop: Folsom, PA”
Where Have You Gone, Barry Sanders?: The Decline of Sports
I’ve decided to demonstrate what a curmudgeon I now am with this post. For years before I was fanatical about cheesesteaks, burgers and barbecue, the Philly pro teams and a handful of individual athletes were my driving passion. But I have a difficult time working up any intensity over who wins or loses at thisContinue reading “Where Have You Gone, Barry Sanders?: The Decline of Sports”
Whiz-Wit from Delco Steaks to Kick Off 2022
I decided to break in 2022 before it has a chance to get settled. Of course, that means a cheesesteak. As I visited my father today, and he isn’t that far from Northeast Philly, my Plan A was to try an Italian deli in that part of the city that has a very highly ratedContinue reading “Whiz-Wit from Delco Steaks to Kick Off 2022”
My 2021 Food Highlights
Another unusual year has come and just about gone. It would be remiss of me to pass up an opportunity to do a year-end roundup of my culinary highlights of 2021. I’ve actually only been blogging since September and don’t have a record of everything I’ve eaten going back to the start of the year.Continue reading “My 2021 Food Highlights”
Holy Que! Finishing 2021 on a High Note
Although the Southern Barbecue options in the Philadelphia region have improved in recent years, it’s still far from a hot-bed for that most carnivorous of food genres. By many accounts, the best barbecue joint in the area the past few years has been Mike’s in South Philly. After my experience today, I would have toContinue reading “Holy Que! Finishing 2021 on a High Note”
My First Ham Hock
Bless my father-in-law. He and I have discussed ham hocks on several occasions. I’ve been interested in them and wanted to cook with one for some time, but I haven’t been anywhere that sells good ones since COVID hit. Well I received one for the holiday from my wife’s father, who picked it up atContinue reading “My First Ham Hock”
Da Chen Chinese Restaurant
I’ve been bemoaning the lack of classic Cantonese restaurants in the Philadelphia region on here, but there is a place that is only about 15 minutes from me that fits the bill pretty well. The lack of foil-wrapped chicken on their menu takes a little of the luster off from my perspective, and I wasContinue reading “Da Chen Chinese Restaurant”
Back on the Cheesesteak Treadmill
I had an errand to run today that took me through Havertown, Pennsylvania, which is where Centrella’s Deli and Italian Market is located. I’ve read good things about their cheesesteaks, so I decided to stop in and take one out on my way home. Their standard cheesesteak comes with American cheese, but I upgraded toContinue reading “Back on the Cheesesteak Treadmill”
BZ Maestro Eats 