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Al Arabiya
6 days ago
- Business
- Al Arabiya
Philly cheesesteak maker challenged by the ever-rising cost of beef
Ken Silver knows beef because he knows Philly cheesesteak. He hopes that a summer spike in how much he pays for his restaurant's main product doesn't cause heartburn for him or his customers. Silver, president of Jim's South St. in Philadelphia, said the price of beef from his supplier now is about $1 more per pound than it was a year ago. And that is on top of a roughly 50 percent increase when he reopened in 2024 after a fire–crazy as he put it. US beef prices have been steadily rising over the past 20 years because the supply of cattle remains tight while beef remains popular. 'Our strategy right now is just absorbing the price and hoping that we see a reduction after the summer months are over, the grilling season and all the rest,' Silver said Wednesday. He said a cheesesteak sandwich at Jim's South St. costs $13.49, up from $11.49 in 2022 when the popular eatery was forced to close for nearly two years because of a fire. Cheesesteaks typically are made with thinly sliced beef, cheese, and onions, though other toppings are possible too. For consumers, the average price of a pound of ground beef rose to $6.12 in June, up nearly 12 percent from a year ago, according to US government data. The average price of all uncooked beef steaks rose 8 percent to $11.49 per pound. 'We've taken a hit profitability-wise just to maintain what our customers would expect to get when they come to us: a reasonably priced cheesesteak of the best quality they can find,' Silver said. If supply costs don't ease, Silver said he might have to raise menu prices or declare a 'market price' which fluctuates and is commonly associated with seafood. 'I really hate to do that,' said Silver, whose father started the business in 1976. A customer, Bryan Williams, suggested a price hike wouldn't discourage him from placing an order. 'That's just how things are going lately,' he said. 'There's really nothing that they can do about it.'
The Independent
6 days ago
- Business
- The Independent
Philly cheesesteak maker challenged by the ever-rising cost of beef
Ken Silver knows beef because he knows Philly cheesesteak. He hopes that a summer spike in how much he pays for his restaurant's main product doesn't cause heartburn for him or his customers. Silver, president of Jim's South St. in Philadelphia, said the price of beef from his supplier now is about $1 more per pound than it was a year ago. And that is on top of a roughly 50% increase when he reopened in 2024 after a fire — 'crazy,' as he put it. U.S. beef prices have been steadily rising over the past 20 years because the supply of cattle remains tight while beef remains popular. 'Our strategy right now is just absorbing the price and hoping that we see a reduction after the summer months are over, the grilling season and all the rest,' Silver said Wednesday. He said a cheesesteak sandwich at Jim's South St. costs $13.49, up from $11.49 in 2022, when the popular eatery was forced to close for nearly two years because of a fire. Cheesesteaks typically are made with thinly sliced beef, cheese and onions, though other toppings are possible, too. For consumers, the average price of a pound of ground beef rose to $6.12 in June, up nearly 12% from a year ago, according to U.S. government data. The average price of all uncooked beef steaks rose 8% to $11.49 per pound. 'We've taken a hit, profitability-wise, just to maintain what our customers would expect to get when they come to us: a reasonably priced cheesesteak of the best quality they can find," Silver said. If supply costs don't ease, Silver said he might have to raise menu prices or declare a market price, which fluctuates and is commonly associated with seafood. 'I really hate to do that,' said Silver, whose father started the business in 1976. A customer, Bryan Williams, suggested a price hike wouldn't discourage him from placing an order. 'That's just how things are going lately,' he said. 'There's really nothing that they can do about it.' ___ White reported from Detroit.
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
2025 U.S. Open menu: Food, drinks, prices at Oakmont Country Club
The 2025 U.S. Open is here, but let's forget about the golf for a quick moment. It's food talk time. It didn't take long for pictures of the concessions menu at Oakmont Country Club to find their way to social media Monday morning, when practice rounds began ahead of the third men's major championship of the year. Advertisement The Masters always make headlines with inexpensive concession items, and for fans venturing to Western Pennsylvania this week, they'll be spending a bit more than they would at Augusta National, but that doesn't mean they'll go broke trying to buy snacks and refreshments while following the action. How much do the U.S. Open concessions cost? The cheapest item on the menu is a banana, priced at $1.95. Then there are chip bags, a cookie, and Kind bars, which will run you $3.49. For the most expensive item on the menu, there are three things with a total of $13.95: A Philly Cheesesteak, a black cherry seltzer White Claw and a Canned Lemon Wedge by Dewar, the official cocktail of the U.S. Open. Advertisement The menu features a selection of items for breakfast and lunch, plus a good assortment of snacks and alcohol for those who want to indulge while on the course. What are some of the best food items at the U.S. Open? A Philly Cheesesteak in Pennsylvania? How could you go wrong? Oakmont may be in Pittsburgh, but a staple of Pennsylvania food is cheesesteak. Combined with U.S. Open, golf sounds like a pretty good pair. What are some of the best drink items at the U.S. Open? There's water, Gatorade and Pepsi, Diet Pepsi and Starry, but if you're looking for alcohol, there's a good selection of drinks, too. Advertisement Corona Premier, Corona Extra, Modelo and Miller Lite will run you $11.95, and as mentioned, the Canned Lemon Wedge and White Claw are an additional $2. In the morning, there's also an iced coffee option for $5.95 and orange juice for $4.45. This article originally appeared on Golfweek: U.S. Open concessions menu: Prices for food and drinks
USA Today
09-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
2025 U.S. Open menu: Food, drinks, prices at Oakmont Country Club
2025 U.S. Open menu: Food, drinks, prices at Oakmont Country Club The 2025 U.S. Open is here, but let's forget about the golf for a quick moment. It's food talk time. It didn't take long for pictures of the concessions menu at Oakmont Country Club to find their way to social media Monday morning, when practice rounds began ahead of the third men's major championship of the year. The Masters always make headlines with inexpensive concession items, and for fans venturing to Western Pennsylvania this week, they'll be spending a bit more than they would at Augusta National, but that doesn't mean they'll go broke trying to buy snacks and refreshments while following the action. How much do the U.S. Open concessions cost? The cheapest item on the menu is a banana, priced at $1.95. Then there are chip bags, a cookie, and Kind bars, which will run you $3.49. For the most expensive item on the menu, there are three things with a total of $13.95: A Philly Cheesesteak, a black cherry seltzer White Claw and a Canned Lemon Wedge by Dewar, the official cocktail of the U.S. Open. The menu features a selection of items for breakfast and lunch, plus a good assortment of snacks and alcohol for those who want to indulge while on the course. What are some of the best food items at the U.S. Open? A Philly Cheesesteak in Pennsylvania? How could you go wrong? Oakmont may be in Pittsburgh, but a staple of Pennsylvania food is cheesesteak. Combined with U.S. Open, golf sounds like a pretty good pair. What are some of the best drink items at the U.S. Open? There's water, Gatorade and Pepsi, Diet Pepsi and Starry, but if you're looking for alcohol, there's a good selection of drinks, too. Corona Premier, Corona Extra, Modelo and Miller Lite will run you $11.95, and as mentioned, the Canned Lemon Wedge and White Claw are an additional $2. In the morning, there's also an iced coffee option for $5.95 and orange juice for $4.45.
Buzz Feed
15-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
Philadelphians Try Each Other's Philly Cheesesteaks
Who doesn't love a well-made Philly Cheesesteak?! "Well-made" is the key word, here. We got to thinking and decided only people who are from Philly can throw together a cheesesteak and rate the best out the bunch. So that's what we did! BuzzFeed We've got real Philadelphians to cook and rate each other's Philly cheesesteaks, including Philly chef Derrick Hayes. Let's see who comes out on top! BuzzFeed First up, we have Patrice, who's cheesecake looks more like a hoagie. BuzzFeed She chose a hot dog roll, which is a little out of the ordinary, but let's see what the others thought about it. Colin and Jarabi were definitely feeling it! Patrice walks away with a 10.5. Colin is up next. He's made a completely unconventional mac and cheese Philly cheesesteak. We don't know about this one... BuzzFeed BuzzFeed Apparently neither does Jarabi and Patrice because home boy only got a combined score of 2. Damn. BuzzFeed Lastly, we have Jarabi. He's made his cheesecake with an amarosa roll. Classic~ BuzzFeed BuzzFeed BuzzFeed BuzzFeed But wait, there's more! We've decided to get Derrick Hayes, a well known Chef from Philly, to have the final vote on who wins! BuzzFeed After tasting all three sandwiches, including Colin's, it seems he has made a decision! BuzzFeed Derrick loves Jabari's rendition of a traditional Philly cheesesteak, and advises a better cut of beef. Nice—all Jabari has to do is buy some USDA Prime and she'll be good! BuzzFeed Classic takes are the way to go because Jabari wins with a combined score of 19.7! BuzzFeed
