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The Cheesesteak Contest that Changed John’s Roast Pork

The Cheesesteak Contest that Changed John’s Roast Pork

When John’s Roast Pork was crowned the ultimate cheesesteak in 2001, it changed the shop’s history

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News Since Publication

News Since Publication

Details that have changed since the book was published.

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Other Sandwiches & Bread Bonus Photos

Other Sandwiches & Bread Bonus Photos

A wrap up of additional photos that weren’t featured in A History of Philadelphia Sandwiches.

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Cutlet Chapter Bonus Photos

Cutlet Chapter Bonus Photos

History of Philly’s chicken cutlet Italiano, in photos

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Roast Pork Chapter Bonus Photos

Roast Pork Chapter Bonus Photos

Historical roast pork Italiano photos that didn’t make A History of Philadelphia Sandwiches

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Podcasts & Interviews

Podcasts & Interviews

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Mount Penn Wine House Lunch at Elwood in Philly

Mount Penn Wine House Lunch at Elwood in Philly

I collaborated with Elwood Restaurant in Philly for a fun event

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Tony Luke’s First Commercial

Tony Luke’s First Commercial

Tony Luke Jr. brought a streak of creativity to his family’s eponymous restaurant when it opened in the 1990s.

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The Travel Channel Segment That Put DiNic’s on the Map

The Travel Channel Segment That Put DiNic’s on the Map

This short clip on Man vs Food forever changed Philadelphia sandwich culture.

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More Levis Memories

More Levis Memories

Many memories of Old Original Levis can be found on social media — here are some of my favorites

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The Schmitter® Sandwich Recipe

The Schmitter® Sandwich Recipe

The Schmitter® is a Philly classic, invented at McNally’s Tavern in Chestnut Hill.

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Steak Chapter Bonus Photos

Steak Chapter Bonus Photos

Historical cheesesteak photos that didn’t make my A History of Philadelphia Sandwiches book.

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Hoagie Chapter Bonus Photos

Hoagie Chapter Bonus Photos

Historical hoagie photos that didn’t make A History of Philadelphia Sandwiches by Mike Madaio

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Shank’s & Evelyn’s Philadelphia Roast Pork Sandwich Recipe

Shank’s & Evelyn’s Philadelphia Roast Pork Sandwich Recipe

Learn about how Shank’s Original has created their roast pork sandwich since the 1960s

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The Original Texas Tommy Hot Dog Recipe

The Original Texas Tommy Hot Dog Recipe

The Texas Tommy was supposedly invented in Pottstown, PA

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Bonus Story: Lenny’s Hot Dogs and JFK

Bonus Story: Lenny’s Hot Dogs and JFK

When JFK tried Lenny’s Hot Dogs, a Philadelphia institution.

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About

I’m Mike Madaio, a food & drink writer based outside of Philly. I’ve been covering the scene for more than 20 years, and I’m a certified VinItaly International Academy Italian Wine Ambassador. Read more about me.

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