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
Details that have changed since the book was published.
Other Sandwiches & Bread Bonus Photos
A wrap up of additional photos that weren’t featured in A History of Philadelphia Sandwiches.
Cutlet Chapter Bonus Photos
History of Philly’s chicken cutlet Italiano, in photos
Roast Pork Chapter Bonus Photos
Historical roast pork Italiano photos that didn’t make A History of Philadelphia Sandwiches
Mount Penn Wine House Lunch at Elwood in Philly
I collaborated with Elwood Restaurant in Philly for a fun event
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.
The Travel Channel Segment That Put DiNic’s on the Map
This short clip on Man vs Food forever changed Philadelphia sandwich culture.
More Levis Memories
Many memories of Old Original Levis can be found on social media — here are some of my favorites
The Schmitter® Sandwich Recipe
The Schmitter® is a Philly classic, invented at McNally’s Tavern in Chestnut Hill.
Steak Chapter Bonus Photos
Historical cheesesteak photos that didn’t make my A History of Philadelphia Sandwiches book.
Hoagie Chapter Bonus Photos
Historical hoagie photos that didn’t make A History of Philadelphia Sandwiches by Mike Madaio
Shank’s & Evelyn’s Philadelphia Roast Pork Sandwich Recipe
Learn about how Shank’s Original has created their roast pork sandwich since the 1960s
The Original Texas Tommy Hot Dog Recipe
The Texas Tommy was supposedly invented in Pottstown, PA
Bonus Story: Lenny’s Hot Dogs and JFK
When JFK tried Lenny’s Hot Dogs, a Philadelphia institution.