Mount Penn Wine House Lunch at Elwood in Philly
I collaborated with Elwood Restaurant in Philly for a fun event
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Posts by Mike Madaio:
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.
Mysterious Origins of the Italian Wine Formerly Known as Tocai
A monograph on the history of an important Italian (French?) grape.
Combo Chapter Bonus Photos
Historical hot dog photos that didn’t make the book A History of Philadelphia Sandwiches.
Why has Barbera wine from Piedmont changed so drastically in recent years?
The unfortunate alcoholization of Barbera, and an AI adventure.
Finding Friulano: an International Journey
Finally giving Friulano the attention it deserves, and falling into the murkiness of vine history.
Sicily, in a Single Glass
This wine personifies the Mediterranean zone
Mike on Italian Wine Podcast, Redux
Talking winery digital experiences with Steve Raye