The Ever Evolving Cheesesteak
This article was published in the Winter 2026 issue of Edible Philly.
Food
Selected Food & Wine History Works
Highlights from Mike Madaio’s writing about food and wine history.
Mount Penn Wine House Lunch at Elwood in Philly
I collaborated with Elwood Restaurant in Philly for a fun event
The Travel Channel Segment That Put DiNic’s on the Map
This short clip on Man vs Food forever changed Philadelphia sandwich culture.
The Schmitter® Sandwich Recipe
The Schmitter® is a Philly classic, invented at McNally’s Tavern in Chestnut Hill.
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
Book: Lost Mount Penn
Discover Pennsylvania’s Lost Food & Wine Culture!
One Fabulous Dinner in Loreto
Chef Errico Recanati serves a fabulous multi-course meal at his one-star Ristorante Andreina in Loreto, Marche, Italy.
The Ultimate Umbrian Lentil
The Castellucio lentil may be tiny and brown, yet it’s anything but boring.
Colomba di Pasqua
The “Easter Dove” has become a holiday tradition.
Aw, Crud: Porcaccia di Montefalco
Would you eat a pork dish called crud?
What the Hell is Poké
Only the mother of all food trends.
A Chef’s Life Comes Into Focus
Interview with private chef Melissa Wieczorek for Home + Table.
Il Ciavarro di Ripatransone
A peasant grain & bean dish that warms the soul.
Pasta alla Norcina
Another must-try dish from Central Italy.