LoLT: The Great Philly Cheesesteak Debate and Two New Books

In this episode, we’re excited about two new books: ‘Where There Was Fire’ by John Manuel Arias and ‘The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store’ by James McBride. Then Mel serves up the delicious story of the Philadelphia cheesesteak. 

Links

Where There Was Fire by John Manuel Arias

Podcast episode — Costa Rica: Cloud Forests, Coffee, and Capuchin Monkeys. 

The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride

The Good Lord Bird by James McBride

The Color of Water: A Black Man’s Tribute to His White Mother by James McBride

Pat’s King of Steaks

Geno’s Steaks

Pat’s vs. Geno’s Philly’s Cheesesteak Debate

Everything You Knew About the Pat’s-Geno’s Rivalry Is a Lie

Video: Pat’s vs. Geno’s: Philly Cheesesteak War!

Video: Dr. Phil - Cheesesteak Wars

Serious Eats: The Best Cheesesteaks in Philadelphia

Jim’s South Street

Tony Luke’s

McNally’s Tavern Chestnut Hill

Paesano’s Philly Style

Transcript of this episode

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