Spotlighting: Spot Gourmet Burgers In Brewerytown Philadelphia!

'Philadelphia Cheesesteak Tour Spotlight - Spot Gourmet Burgers'   The story of Spot Gourmet Burgers is not necessarily about the hand butchered 100% Sirloin cheesesteaks and burgers, or the quality vegetarian and sandwich options, but rather at the generosity and heart of the owner Josh Kim. Yes, it is called Spot Gourmet burgers, but do not let the name of this Brewerytown establishment fool you. All the options, including his 8 ounce hand butchered sirloin cheesesteak, are truly … [Read more...]

The Godfather Birthday At Rim Café Creating The Largest Cheesesteak Of 500 Feet In South Philly May 24, 2021!

'Largest Cheesesteak Birthday Celebration In South Philly!'   Friends, family, food and giving back to the community! All rolled into one, thanks to Rene Kobeitri, owner of Rim Café! Rene has a knack for bringing people together from all over. His birthday is May 10th, and because of some Covid restrictions, the party was moved to May 24th. One of Rene's mottos, "Make It Happen Baby," is truly the hallmark of who Rene is, his personality, and the love he has of making people happy! … [Read more...]

Philadelphia Cheesesteak Tour 2020 – Spotlighting Café Carmela In The Northeast Of Philadelphia!

'Philadelphia Cheesesteak Tour Spotlight - Café Carmela'   In our search for the best of the best cheesesteaks in the Philadelphia region, we visited 64 locations suggested by cheesesteak lovers, as well as others we deemed significant through our detailed research of this very important topic. (Well in Philadelphia at least). From our visits, we selected a top 11 (10 plus a tie), and then allowed you the readers on the Facebook group, Philadelphia Cheesesteak Tour and Philly … [Read more...]

Philadelphia Cheesesteak Tour 2020 – Spotlighting Delco Steaks In Broomall, Pennsylvania!

'Philadelphia Cheesesteak Tour Spotlight - Delco Steaks'   In our search for cheesesteak excellence, during the Philadelphia Cheesesteak Tour, we sampled 64 favorites selected by the general public and some others that we researched on our part. Then over the course of several cardiologist nightmare trips, we were able to settle on a top ten list. We did have a tie at number 10, so it became the top 11. Because of that, we decided to make this contest a top 12, but we … [Read more...]

Philadelphia Cheesesteak Tour 2020 – Spotlighting MeatheadZ Cheesesteaks In Lawrence Twp, New Jersey!

'Philadelphia Cheesesteak Tour Spotlight - MeatheadZ Cheesesteaks'   In our sampling of 64 cheesesteak havens, suggested by other cheesesteak lovers or discovered on our own by in-depth research, we came upon a true hidden gem that holds its own against the Philly favorites, yet finds itself on the northern edge of Trenton. MeatheadZ Cheesesteaks, located a good 35 miles northeast of the Philadelphia, is that place! MeatheadZ owners Joe and Jeff Weintraub took the inspiration of trips … [Read more...]

Philadelphia Cheesesteak Tour 2020 – Spotlighting Donkey’s Place In Camden, NJ!

'Philadelphia Cheesesteak Tour Spotlight - Donkey's Place'   In our search for the regions best cheesesteak, we travelled far and wide to sample 64 different locations. One that has many curious and intrigued is Donkey's Place in Camden, New Jersey. This unlikely destination was rated one of the 10 best sandwiches in America and in 2015, Donkey's Place was featured on CNN's Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown. Bourdain said Donkey's Place had his favorite cheesesteak and considered it … [Read more...]

Philadelphia Cheesesteak Tour 2020 – Spotlighting Goomba’s Pizzaria in Colmar, Pennsylvania!

'Philadelphia Cheesesteak Tour Spotlight - Goomba's Pizzaria'   When the sign and slogan says, "Bringing South Philly to Da Burbs," you know you need to stop and try it. Although Goomba's in Colmar was no stranger to any of us on the quest for the regions best cheesesteak, we still had to make it official and stop in. Of course we were not disappointed and the reputation proved true. Nicky "Goomba" Merlino and his team make incredible Italian specialties, pizza, sandwiches, homemade … [Read more...]

Philadelphia Cheesesteak Tour 2020 – Spotlighting Curly’s Comfort Food In Levittown, PA

'Philadelphia Cheesesteak Tour Spotlight - Curly's Comfort Food'   There is an old saying, "you should never trust a skinny chef!" While Michael "Curly" Sarian is not as large as me or many other chefs, this six time wing bowl competitor loves to eat and feed his friends. As a six time wing bowl competitor under the name "Curly Von Burly," Michael tackled a few eating challenges to get into Wing Bowl, including a 3 foot hoagie in a very short amount of time! His warm up and practice was a … [Read more...]

Philadelphia Cheesesteak Tour 2020 – Spotlighting Angelo’s Pizzeria in the Italian Market Area

'Philadelphia Cheesesteak Tour 2020 Spotlight'   In our search for the very best, we encountered many true craftsman in the art of cooking and science of food. Few go to the depth of Danny DiGiampietro, who owns Angelo's Pizzeria in the Bella Vista neighborhood, adjacent to the Italian Market. Danny is currently rebuilding after a fire damaged his location at 736 S 9th street, just off Fitzwater. We send our hopes and prayers for a quick rebuild and are equally excited to announce … [Read more...]

Philadelphia Cheesesteak Tour 2020 – Spotlighting Cleavers Philly in Rittenhouse Square

'Philadelphia Cheesesteak Tour 2020 Spotlight'   In our search for the finest cheesesteak in all of Philadelphia, there was a constant theme that quality products yield quality results. Any Culinarian or foodie has learned that early on when it comes to food in general. One location where that stands out is Cleavers in Rittenhouse Square. When I first discovered that one of their mantras and goals of this brother and sister team was to "prove that there is more to the Philly Cheesesteak … [Read more...]