Spotlighting Philadelphia Brands: The History of Tastykake

Spotlighting Philadelphia Brands: The History of Tastykake

In 1914, friends and business partners Philip Baur and Herbert Morris opened the Tasty Baking Company in Philadelphia. Among their two families, the men had raised $50,000 to go into business. They chose Sedgely Avenue, part of Germantown, to open their bakery with a...
How Did the Cheesesteak Become a Symbol of Philadelphia?

How Did the Cheesesteak Become a Symbol of Philadelphia?

The Philly cheesesteak is more than likely the most popular fast food item served in Philadelphia. The warm sandwich consists of thinly sliced beef layered on a warm, long, crusty roll and topped with melted American cheese and fried onions. Other variations replace...