A South Philly cheesesteak war!
It's beef vs. vegan in a fundraiser for health education.
A South Philly cheesesteak war!
Michael Klein, Philly.com
Two South Philadelphians at the vanguard of their respective professions are getting together for a little fun competition.
Frank Olivieri, owner of Pat's King of Steaks, who slices and chops beef on well-seasoned grills for a living, will take on Christina Pirello, the vegan chef, cookbook author, and TV personality (Christina Cooks), in a cook-off from 2 to 5 p.m. Oct. 27 outside of Pat's at Ninth and Wharton.
A $10 ticket, available at Pat's or via www.christinacooks.com, will get you a sandwich and voting rights.
Can Pirello's vegan "steak" outpoll the classic beef version?
Proceeds will go to Pirello's nonprofit, the Christina Pirello Health Education Initiative, which creates programs in schools and for TV.
i don't like her at all. i'd vote for the real thing just on that alone— skiing68- both are likely to make you vomit— SpeakPhilly.com
- I will be at Jim's from 2 to 5 on the 27th— ConverseB24
- Roast Pork, Roast Pork, Roast Pork, Roast Pork!— JL Barnes
- She is probably a lousy driver— PhillyExcitement
- I can't believe the comments I just read. I know them both and they are both wonderful people.— Bumperii
- Vegan 100% all the way.— vestigator
- What do you call a "cheesesteak" with no cheese and no steak?— Don_M
- There are at least 20-30 places that make a better cheese-steak than Pat's.......— Bigbirch
- this South Philly cheesesteak thing is all gimmicks. Where the hell can you get a really great cheesesteak in Philadelphia or the suburbs. I had a steak at Pat's two years ago and it was without a doubt one of the WORST steaks I have ever eaten. These people are living in the past. Disgusting! Someone, tell me where to go please.— wlkelly
- What do you call a 'cheesesteak' with no cheese and no steak? Tasty, healthy, humane, a winner! Vote vegan.— dogfandi
