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Rising beef prices due to droughts, tariffs, and political pressures are significantly increasing the cost of cheesesteaks in Philadelphia, forcing local shops to raise prices and consider cutbacks, with some shops now charging over $17 for a cheesesteak.
The owner of Jim’s South St., an iconic Philadelphia cheesesteak shop, is considering raising prices due to soaring beef costs, which have increased by over 50% in recent years, potentially leading to higher menu prices and a market-based pricing strategy to cope with supply and demand fluctuations.
Angelo’s Pizzeria, renowned for its top-ranked cheesesteaks and pizza in South Philly, is expanding into South Jersey by taking over the former Di’Nics location in West Collingswood Heights, bringing their full menu including dine-in and takeout options. The move is highly anticipated due to Angelo’s popularity and recent high-profile reviews, and it marks a significant expansion for the iconic brand.
Gino's Cheese Steak & Onion in Fayetteville is closing permanently after five years due to lease issues, but owner Josh Amidon is celebrating with a wedding and a farewell party, offering free food and drinks as a send-off for the community.
Jim's West Steaks & Hoagies, a Philadelphia cheesesteak restaurant, has hired armed guards carrying assault rifles to protect customers due to a surge in violent crime in the city. The guards will be stationed outside the eatery during business hours from Thursday to Sunday each week. While some customers support the added security, others express concerns about the optics and family-friendliness. The restaurant had previously been targeted by armed robbers in 2015. Homicides in Philadelphia have decreased by 20% since last year, but eight of the slayings occurred within a 10-block radius of Jim's West Steaks & Hoagies.
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has transformed the lives of twin sisters and their family business, FoodChasers' Kitchen, by endorsing their cheesesteak called "The Jalen Special." Before Hurts' endorsement, the restaurant was not known for its cheesesteaks, but after his public support, sales of the sandwich increased by over 300 percent. Hurts visited the restaurant, donned an apron, and even appeared in a commercial for FoodChasers. His support has not only changed the sisters' lives but has also added value to Black women. The success has inspired the sisters to dream bigger and expand their business.
Ed Sheeran surprised fans in Philadelphia by giving out free cheesesteaks at Philip's Steaks in South Philadelphia. The musician posted on his Instagram story that he would be meeting and greeting fans with the city's iconic dish. Sheeran is known for his surprise pop-ups for fans and had arrived in Philadelphia on Friday to perform at The Met.
Lorenzo's won the South 9th Street Italian Market Festival's inaugural cheesesteak contest in Philadelphia, with FoodChasers' Kitchen and Woodrow's Sandwich Shop coming in second and third, respectively. The contest was sponsored by Deer Park, who donated $5,000 to Eagles Autism Challenge in Lorenzo's name. Judges included former Eagles linebacker Jeremiah Trotter, who estimated the seven bites of sandwiches were equivalent to a full-size sandwich.
The City of Philadelphia's Twitter account commemorated National Cheesesteak Day by tweeting Mayor Jim Kenney's alleged cheesesteak order, which included American cheese, onions, and ketchup. However, the accompanying photos of an unidentified hoagie topped with pickles, banana peppers, and ketchup enraged viewers. The photos appear to be a classic case of rage-baiting, a common practice on social media where content creators publish things that will intentionally make viewers mad to earn virality. The city's account later admitted that the photos were not of a cheesesteak at all, but a loaded steak hoagie.
In honor of National Cheesesteak Day, NJ Advance Media for NJ.com has ranked the 35 best cheesesteaks in New Jersey, with Donkey's Place in Camden taking the top spot. The late Anthony Bourdain declared it the best cheesesteak anywhere. Despite Philadelphia being known as the cheesesteak capital, Bourdain believed the best one could be found in New Jersey.