Philly Cheesesteak Showdown Heats Up This Tuesday for National Cheesesteak Day
Philadelphia will host a free, live cheesesteak competition this Tuesday, March 24. The event takes place in Northeast Philadelphia from 4 to 6 p.m.
Event details
The showdown is at the Metro by T‑Mobile store on Cottman Avenue. The address is 2118 Cottman Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19149.
Admission is free. Attendees can sample sandwiches and cast votes for their favorites.
Participants and samples
More than 10 local restaurants will take part. Several vendors will hand out tasting samples for attendees.
- Pat’s King of Steaks
- Del Rossi’s
- Woodrow’s
- Campo’s Philly Cheesesteak
- Cleaver’s
- Skinny Joey’s
- Cafe Carmela
- Stella’s
- Verona Pizza
- LaNova
- Lucatelli’s
How the winner is chosen
Fans will vote for their top pick. A panel of judges will also select an Ultimate Cheesesteak Champion.
The judged champion receives a $1,000 prize.
Entertainment and hosts
Roxy Romeo of Power 99 will host the gathering. The schedule features music, giveaways, and local food personalities.
The Philly Cheesesteak Showdown will arrive on Tuesday as part of National Cheesesteak Day programming. Organizers hope the event draws crowds and sparks friendly debate over the city’s favorite sandwich.
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