Jim’s Steaks, the steak institution of our high metabolism youth, when an early-AM steak sandwich came with no consequences makes Details list of The Best Late-Night Eats in America.
Whoever shrewdly snipped the last word from the term Philly cheesesteak sandwich was probably a Jim’s devotee. Unlike the recipes at Pat’s and Geno’s—homes to the city’s other after-hours cheesesteaks—the one at this South Street institution is not so much a between-bread proposition as it is a hulking mass of beef, sweet onions, and molten cheese set on a doughy raft. Another Jim’s calling card is a staff of famously curt cooks who practically mince the meat on the griddle, nicely browning each piece.
Adam Erace rounds up summer openings and wonders about Swallow, where the food is great, but the chef is a little too involved:
Is it Swallow’s emptiness that causes Jason to approach the table with frequent mood-gauging queries—Is the music too loud? Are the prawns okay?—and fits of gratitude for ordering the duck confit, “which represents 12 hours of labor and preparation”?
The guy looks really uncomfortable, a ball of nervous energy wound up into a tight white perma-smile. He’d do well to let his staff handle the floor. The tatted-up crew don’t hover and seem genuine in both their desire for you to enjoy yourself and their affection for the food.
The night before Thanksgiving is one of the biggest bar nights of the year. That means it is also one of the biggest late night dining nights of the year. And The Bite has suggestions including what some call the Philadelphia taco.
The PR department of the Philadelphia Phantoms hockey team is spending much of its summer rating steak sandwiches from around the area. They’ve already hit up Jim’s, Tony Luke’s, Pat’s, Rick’s, Sonny’s Famous and Lee Hoagie House in Newtown. The quest for the best steak continues all summer and will feature guest reviewers who are current or former players in the Flyers organization.
Mamas Vegetarian and LaVa Caf has spawned Mamas Grill at 630 South Street, the former home of Tommy Gunns. The Grill should be firing by months end. [Feeding Frenzy, City Paper]
King of Prussia eaters have another option; this one luckily far afield from the Cheesecake Factories of the world, Blue Dolphin has taken over the former Dennys spot next to Ruths Chris Steak House on North Gulph Road. Open for lunch and dinner, with lunch specials topping off at $9. [Table Talk, Philadelphia Inquirer]
The Mexican Post long planned for 16th and Cherry finally has an almost firm opening date of “Jan 26-ish.” [Table Talk, Philadelphia Inquirer]
New record at Jims Steaks. Competitive eater “Humble” Bob Shoudt has set the new cheesesteak record at Jims. “Humble” Bob managed to devour 13 sandwiches in an hour and a half. His name will be said in the same revered terms as Alex Friedman and Linda Kuerth, both previous record holders. And for some reason the CBS affiliate in Boston has the video. [Feeding Frenzy, City Paper]
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