It was just a couple weeks ago that I raved about my meal at South Philly’s Famous 4th Street Delicatessen after going there to ensure there was no drop-off in their food quality following its early January sale. At the bottom of that post, I pointed out that Russ Cowan – the now former ownerContinue reading “Checking Out the Philly Region’s Newest Deli”
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Johnny’s Back and Hasn’t Lost a Step
One of my favorite places to post on since starting this blog has been Johnny Paisano’s of Springfield, PA. It was a charming little restaurant less than five minutes from where I live that served excellent cheesesteaks and a wide array of other sandwiches and entrees. My wife and I used to eat there periodicallyContinue reading “Johnny’s Back and Hasn’t Lost a Step”
As Good as Ever: Famous 4th Street Deli
In my last post on Philly’s legendary Famous 4th Street Delicatessen back in July, I mentioned that it was up for sale. New ownership was found and the transaction was completed last month. After having my first meal there since then over the weekend, I’m pleased to report that nothing of note has changed. TheContinue reading “As Good as Ever: Famous 4th Street Deli”
My First Cheesesteak of 2024 – From Van Horn’s of Media, PA
It’s been a while since my last post. I hit the proverbial wall with regard to eating cheesesteaks and most of the other types of food I had been writing about for over two years and have been in a sort of self-imposed detox for the past couple months. Blogging had started feeling like aContinue reading “My First Cheesesteak of 2024 – From Van Horn’s of Media, PA”
Driving South on I-95 for Crab Cakes
Anyone who has had a top-notch crab cake in Maryland knows that they are a world apart from what is served under that label in other parts of the country. I’ve only had a few over the years, but they made a significant impression on me. Most of the establishments that serve the best crabContinue reading “Driving South on I-95 for Crab Cakes”
Top 20 Cheesesteaks in the Philly Region
This list is the culmination of over two years of eating at least one cheesesteak just about every week. While it wouldn’t have been possible for me to make a serious attempt at trying every steak in the Philly region, I did my best to get to all of the places that are known toContinue reading “Top 20 Cheesesteaks in the Philly Region”
A Tie-Breaking Steak at an Old Favorite
For my final cheesesteak before posting the long promised top 20 list, I revisited Steve’s Prince of Steaks in Northeast Philadelphia. They served my favorite steaks years before this blog was even a twinkle in my eye. When I went back there for the first time in ages last year, it was every bit asContinue reading “A Tie-Breaking Steak at an Old Favorite”
Getting Close to My Cheesesteak Finish-Line
Having to decide the final couple cheesesteaks to post about before putting out my top 20 list next week hasn’t been easy. I’ve got a list of places to try that I regularly add to. Yet none of the ones left on it stand out from the pack in terms of reputation. To the bestContinue reading “Getting Close to My Cheesesteak Finish-Line”
Trying One of Philly’s Top New Pizzerias
Marc Vetri has been widely recognized as one of Philadelphia’s greatest chefs for a quarter-century. His self-named Vetri Cucina has arguably been the city’s best restaurant for nearly as long. He also opened a couple pizzerias, among other things, at one point but sold those off a few years back. Thankfully, he is back withContinue reading “Trying One of Philly’s Top New Pizzerias”
Trying a Different Cheese Does the Trick
There is likely no other cheesesteak that I’ve written about more often than the one at Cafe Carmela in Northeast Philadelphia. It’s one of the most highly regarded steaks in the area based on what I regularly read on social media. Yet I have consistently thought that their flavor is slanted too heavily toward theContinue reading “Trying a Different Cheese Does the Trick”
BZ Maestro Eats 