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Travel: Tony Lukes in Philadelphia for a Classic Hoagie or Cheesesteak!

April 4, 2022 by Ron Wen

Whenever I’m traveling up north, I usually try to turn my road trip into some foodie fun. And one of my favorite spots has been Philadelphia which is conveniently located off of I-95 with tons of great food! Several years back I managed to hit up John’s Roast Pork which was stellar, despite a substantial …

Travel: John’s Roast Pork in Philadelphia – A Mecca for Cheesesteaks and Roast Pork Sandwiches

February 13, 2020 by Ron Wen

Over the course of many east coast trips, a true Philadelphia cheesesteak always eluded my gastronomic grasp. Philly was always along the way to my usual visits in NYC or Boston rather than a destination. And given its dense neighorhoods, I found the City of Brotherly Love tough to navigate. But over the past year …