Licenses and Inspections says the outdoor seating at the cheesesteak nexus of 9th and Passyunk is illegal.

Both Pat’s and Geno’s have no right to put those tables out. But legislation is underway to make both tourist attractions street legal.

L&I Says Outdoor Seating at Pat’s & Geno’s is Illegal [KYW 1060]

The Morris House’s Restaurant M is coming back. You’ll be able to drink and dine outside Sunday through Thursday. [The Insider]

Pat’s Steaks cheesesteak makes Playboy’s list of America’s best sandwiches. There’s a safe-for-work slideshow too. [Playboy.com]

Sometime this fall or winter we may see the opening of the Commonwealth at 1320 Chestnut Street above Mitchell & Ness. It will not be a lounge, but an “adaptable social environment.” [Table Talk, Philadelphia Inquirer]

Mustache Bill’s on Long Beach Island recognized with an America’s Classics Award. [Philadelphia Inquirer]

The owners of Gia Pronto will be bringing a pizzeria to Penn’s campus where Savory on Spruce, Tony Luke’s and the Triangle Diner have all resided. [Daily Pennsylvanian]

D.P. Dough is confident they’ll be “slinging ‘zones” on 40th Street by the end of July. [D.P. Dough]

Martha Stewart was at the Philadelphia Inquirer and Daily News headquarters where she chose a favorite cheesesteak between Pat’s and Geno’s.

Esquire Magazine names Pat’s Steaks one of the best steaks in America joining a list of tonier spots like Peter Luger, The Palm and many others. [Esquire]

Imbibe Magazine names Tria, Eulogy, Monk’s Cafe and Standard Tap among the top 100 places in the US to have a beer. [Beer Yard]

Wine Spectator gives major shout-outs to two of our cheese shops, DiBruno Brothers and Chestnut Hill Cheeseshop both make the list. [Wine Spectator] via Phoodie.info

Mental Floss lists the ten greatest birthplaces of American foods and Pat’s Steaks comes in 7th.

The 10 Greatest Birthplaces on the Great American Food Trail [Mental Floss] via MenuPages
Pat’s King of Steaks [Official Site]

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.

Satisfy Your Night Cravings [Philadelphia Metro]

This Is My Cheesesteak is a locally made documentary that will be available on DVD in November. For now, check out the trailer.

Noontime Nuggetz: CHEESESTEAK, THE MOVIE! [Philebrity]
This is My Cheesesteak [Official Site]

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.

Summer of the Steak [PhantomsHockey.com]