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Michelin's First Philly Cheesesteak Bib Gourmand Sparks Controversy

11/25/2025

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Michelin Guides awarded Bib Gourmand honors to three Philadelphia cheesesteak spots for the first time, naming Dalessandro’s Steaks & Hoagies, Del Rossi’s Cheesesteak Co., and Angelo’s Pizzeria.
David Weselowski criticized the inclusion of Dalessandro’s.
Jacob Fink suggested that John's Roast Pork deserved recognition over Dalessandro’s.
The controversy highlights a divide between traditional and modern cheesesteak preferences in Philadelphia.

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Story summary

Michelin Guides awarded Bib Gourmand honors to three Philadelphia cheesesteak spots for the first time, naming Dalessandro’s Steaks & Hoagies, Del Rossi’s Cheesesteak Co., and Angelo’s Pizzeria.
David Weselowski criticized the inclusion of Dalessandro’s.
Jacob Fink suggested that John's Roast Pork deserved recognition over Dalessandro’s.
The controversy highlights a divide between traditional and modern cheesesteak preferences in Philadelphia.