Cheesesteak Wars 3 (READ ENTIRE POST)

Google Form Link: https://forms.gle/mYLnY5YTgwhmhjWF6 (Opens 1 week before the event at 12:00 PM). The Manayunk to Roxborough Uphill Battle! Get ready to indulge in the ultimate cheesesteak adventure as we embark on our next Cheesesteak Wars walking tour! If you enjoyed our previous food crawls, you know this is going to be a delicious and fun-filled afternoon. For this tour, we're knocking out the hardest part right away! We'll meet down in lower Manayunk, sample our first two spots, conquer the steep 0.8-mile uphill climb together, and finish at our upper park basecamp at Prettyman Park in Manayunk to sample the final two legendary spots and tally our votes. This is the perfect opportunity to find your ultimate favorite while connecting with fellow food lovers! 🧺 Park Basecamps & Eating Locations To keep things comfortable while sampling, we will be utilizing nearby green spaces for our tastings: Lower Basecamp (Prettyman Park / Canal View Park): Prettyman Park is located at the Henry Ave & Ridge Ave split, and Canal View Park is at 4418 Main St. We will use one of these green spaces to sit, eat, and score our first two lower-hill steaks. Upper Basecamp (Gorgas Park): Located at 6300 Ridge Ave (intersection of Ridge Ave & E Hermitage St). A large, beautiful neighborhood park with expansive lawns, shade trees, and benches—the ideal spot for our final tastings and vote tallying! Bring a folding chair or blanket if you’d like to settle in, but know you will have to carry it on the walk. The Grand Tour Itinerary Phase 1: Manayunk (The Base of the Hill) Stop 1: Bar Jawn Location: 4247 Main St (Manayunk) Menu: barjawn.com/menu Highlights: Famous for high-end, artisan takes on classic Philly eats using top-grade ribeye and house-baked 9-inch seeded rolls. Stop 2: Sorrentino's Delicatessen Location: 4368 Cresson St (Manayunk) Menu: Sorrentino's Deli & Market Menu Highlights: A historic, family-run neighborhood staple known for generous portions, classic melted cheeses, and traditional hot hoagies and steaks served on fresh 10–12 inch local rolls. 🚶‍♂️ The Uphill Climb to Roxborough The Route: We will walk uphill from Cresson & Main Streets up toward Ridge & Henry Avenues. Distance: Approximately 0.8 miles. Walking Time: Roughly 20 to 25 minutes at a steady, relaxed pace. Incline Note: This is the steepest part of the tour, so we're getting it out of the way early! Please wear comfortable walking shoes. Driving / Catching a Ride: If the uphill hike is too much or you prefer not to walk it, you are more than welcome to drive or carpool up the hill and meet the group at Stop 3! Street and lot parking are available near both upper spots. Phase 2: Roxborough (Top of the Hill) Stop 3: Chubby's Steaks Location: 5826 Henry Ave (Roxborough) Menu: chubbyssteaks.com Highlights: An iconic Roxborough fixture since 1987, featuring fried onions cooked right into the ribeye and classic cheeses on soft 10-inch rolls. Stop 4: Dallesandro's Steaks Location: 600 Henry Ave (Roxborough) Menu: dalessandros.com Highlights: Located directly across the street from Chubby's! Widely renowned as one of Philadelphia's top cheesesteak destinations, famous for their finely chopped ribeye piled high on fresh 12-inch rolls. Phase 3: Return to Base Manayunk (The Base of the Hill) The Deets Cost: Estimated $20 per person. The final cost will depend on our group size and the total number of cheesesteaks ordered to sample at each location. Please bring cash to make splitting the bill easy! RSVP & Ordering: To avoid long wait times, we pre-order family-style samples. After you RSVP, you must fill out our Google Form to submit your preference choices. 👉 Google Form Link: https://forms.gle/mYLnY5YTgwhmhjWF6 (Opens 1 week before the event at 12:00 PM). Attendance Confirmation: Space is limited and waitlists fill quickly. All attendees must confirm attendance. If you have not confirmed 24 hours prior to the event, you will be moved to "Not Going" so someone on the waitlist can attend. Guests: Guest options are disabled for this event. Please encourage your friends to join the Meetup group and sign up directly! Drinks: Everyone is responsible for purchasing or bringing their own beverages. Weather: This event requires walking and outdoor seating. In the event of heavy rain, we will reschedule. Parking: Street and lot parking are available near Main Street in Manayunk, as well as along Ridge Ave/Hermitage St near Gorgas Park. I can't wait to conquer the hill first and sample these four legendary spots with all of you!