Meet the women of Philadelphia’s cheesesteak scene: The shops may be named for men, but these power players mean business
“Everyone you deal with is male,” said one woman in the industry. “That’s just all there is.”
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In Philly, Oz gets a taste of cheesesteak politics with a Twitter smackdown from Pat’s
The Senate candidate ordered a sandwich from both of the city’s most famous steak stands, but only got a reply from one.
Give the gift of Philly food: How to ship snacks, sandwiches and treats to friends and fam around the U.S.
Options include iconic brands and newcomers on the scene.
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Spreading the Philly love: 1,000 cheesesteaks donated to hospital workers around the region
Pat's is sending sandwiches to medical staff in Philadelphia, Baltimore and NYC.
Billy Penn Awards: Brought to you by cheesesteaks, hoagies, innovators and makers
The Billies are a festive fundraiser for local news.
This father and son got stranded in Philly overnight. Instead of complaining, they danced.
Next time your flight is cancelled, consider this inspiration to get creative.
No, classic cheesesteaks do not have green peppers
But most Philly shops do offer them.
Cheesesteak vs. hotdish: A Philly-Minnesota showdown
How the two regional food specialties stack up.
Yes, Pat’s King of Steaks sells hot dogs (and they’re amazing)
The cheesesteak destination got its start as a frankfurter stand, so it makes sense
Pat’s cheesesteak is 5th most-ordered UberEats college dish in the country
Per Uber, we've also got the 14th healthiest-eating students in the U.S.
This week in Philly, Bernie beat Hillary (in the battle of the cheesesteaks)
Visitors who were voting with their stomachs came to a different conclusion than the DNC.