Rick's Original Philly Steaks

Moving on.....

2012-01-05T11:08:00.003-05:00

Dear friends and fans,

After just one year at the Food Court in Liberty Place we are sorry to say we have closed our shop. We thank you for your support, and hope you will come see us at our seasonal stand at "The LINC" section 114.

All the best...

Rick and the crew at Rick's Steaks

FREE LUNCH* WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 16TH!!

2011-11-15T17:08:00.004-05:00

Friends....

To kick off our new high-tech loyalty program, we're giving out free lunch this Wednesday! Just download LevelUp for iPhone or Android and swing by Wednesday for lunch on us: http://j.mp/leveluplunch

Level up will pay for your lunch up to $10.00 between 11am and 4pm on Wednesday only.

Come hungry, and enjoy with our thanks and appreciation!

Hope to see you there!

Rick and the crew

The Shops at Liberty Place: CLOSED on Monday July 4th

2011-07-04T00:51:00.004-04:00

The entire food court at The Shops at Liberty Place will be closed today, Monday July 4th.

We are sorry for the inconvenience, but please come back when we re-open on Tuesday!

Stay cool in the heat, and enjoy the many activities going on in our great city!

Rick and the crew

Grand Opening of Rick's Steaks at "The Shops at Liberty Place" in Philadelphia

2011-02-22T21:46:00.003-05:00

Stop in and get your "COMBO" on!

Win FREE tickets to the Philadelphia Auto Show at Rick's Steaks!

2011-01-31T21:38:00.006-05:00

Hello everyone!

The Philadelphia Auto Show is back in town until Sunday, and we've got tickets to give away!!

Everyone who buys a "cheesesteak combo" from Tuesday February 1st through Thursday the 3rd is qualified to enter the drawing. Just write your name and phone number on the back of your receipt and hand it back to any counter staff to be entered in the drawing. (One entry per day)

Drawing will be on Thursday evening at 6PM. There will be TWO winners of 2 tickets each. Winners are required to pick up the tickets at the store, and agree to have their photo taken to be published on our website. (No cash value/no substitutions)

Come in and have a great lunch at our NEW location, "The Shops at Liberty Place" (1625 Chestnut St. in Philadelphia) and you could have a great night at the Auto Show on us!

THANKS!

2011-01-16T22:52:00.002-05:00

We want to thank everyone for the warm welcome, and support on our first weekend at Liberty Place. We appreciate your coming down to make our first few days here a great success!

Please check our blog next weekend for "Grand Opening" details!

Rick

Give Me Liberty....

2011-01-13T22:29:00.004-05:00

Exciting news for Rick's Steaks fans:
On Friday, January 14th, we will be opening our new location at:
The Shops at Liberty Place - 1625 Chestnut Street
(in the Food Court, across from Peace a Pizza)

To celebrate this new step in Rick's Steaks history, we are offering a coupon for a FREE medium soda with the purchase of a steak sandwich. Print out this coupon and bring it with you on Friday, January 14th. Print out two and bring a friend!

New Beginnings....

2011-01-04T21:44:00.002-05:00

Dear Friends and Fans,

We have closed our store Downstairs at the Bellevue, and we're "movin' on up" to bigger and better things in 2011!

We have great aspirations for the new year, as always with the goal of better serving our customers.

Please check back soon for updates on our new location!

In the meantime, please visit us in section 114 at Lincoln Financial Field!

We have had an amazing first season at the "LINC" and we are looking forward to cheering on the birds in the playoffs! (The first game is this Sunday 01/09/11 at 4:30 pm)

GO EAGLES!!!!

The Crew at Rick's Steaks

Reminder: "GROUPON" expires today (11/19)

2010-11-19T10:15:00.006-05:00

For all of you procrastinators out there.....today is the LAST DAY for you to redeem your GROUPON here at the Bellevue.

FYI— A Groupon is an emailing list that you can subscribe to, to get coupon discounts for things to see and do around Philly. For more info, Click here!

6 months has come and gone, and we hope you will be heading over to the Food Court today to cash in!

Please don't ask us to make any exceptions to the deadline, a half a year is plenty of time to redeem the coupon :-)

Thanks to all who purchased the GROUPON!

EAGLES !!!

2010-08-13T12:32:00.003-04:00

We are very happy to announce to our customers and friends, that we

will be happily serving you as one of the new food vendors at the "LINC"....

The home of the PHILADELPHIA EAGLES!!

We can be found in section 114 along with Chickie and Pete's and a few other Philly favorites.

The opening game tonight is Eagles Vs. Florida Jaguars. The game starts at 7:30 but the doors open at 6pm. and the grills will be hot and ready!

The weather is gonna be great for this kick off game....so "SWOOP" on down to Lincoln Financial Field, and do the Eagles cheer!

*E*A*G*L*E*S Goooooooo Eagles!!

IT's ON!

2010-07-30T10:05:00.003-04:00

We are heading down to Atlantic City shortly to get ready for the "Cheesesteak Battle" sponsored by the Foods Network and Guy Fieri!

The event is part of a 4day fundraiser for the Susan G. Komen foundation.

We will be showcasing our newest cheesesteak creation for the event, the

"Bacon and Bleu".

It's a delicious beef combo of Bleu cheese dressing and bacon bits. We will be providing 3oz portions for up to 1,250 spectators at the event.

It's not too late to head down to be a part of the food and fun! The battle begins at 7pm at Caesar's Hotel. Go to acfoodandwinefestival.com for info.

Rick's Steaks to Atlantic City for Guy Fieri's "Cheesesteak Battle"!

2010-07-28T20:26:00.005-04:00

Calling all Fans of Food Network!

The celebrity chefs of the Food Network will be teaming up with Harrah's in Atlantic City for a 4 day fundraising event called the "Atlantic City Food and Wine Festival". Proceeds support "Susan G. Komen for the Cure" foundation to fight breast cancer.

The event starts tomorrow, Thursday, July 29th and ends on Sunday August 1st. 2010 with more than 40 events scheduled!

One of the highlights of this foodie festival will be on Friday July 30th....when grill masters go head to head in "Guy Fieri's Cheesesteak Battle" which takes place in the Palladium Ballroom at Caesar's Hotel and runs from 7:00-10:00 pm.

Rick's Steaks was invited by the Food Network to participate in the battle with several other cheesesteak makers from Philly and other areas.

Please come out and show support for the event, and for RICK'S STEAKS! It's for a great cause, and you will be wined and dined by food network celebrities!

Go to acfoodandwine.com for tickets and info.

TICKETS are$75 per person and are most likely tax deductible.

(MUST BE 21 YEARS OLD TO BE ADMITTED TO THE FESTIVAL)

Hope to see you there!!

VOTE FOR "RICK'S STEAKS" ON THE FOX PHILLY HOTLIST

2010-07-26T21:44:00.006-04:00

Hi friends and fans!

Finally we have a break from the heatwave, but things are still HOTTER THAN EVER at MY FOX PHILLY "HOTLIST" polls! There are lots of great categories to vote on, and "RICK'S STEAKS" is nominated in the "cheap eats" category with all of the other cheesesteaks in the city and burbs.

If you think we are the BEST CHEESESTEAK we can use your votes! Please use the link below to vote today!

http://phillyhotlist.cityvoter.com/rick-s-steaks/biz/46370

(If the link should fail, just copy and paste, or go to myfoxphilly.com/hotlist and find the cheesesteak category.)

THANKS IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

Rick, and the crew

The Food Network Filming at Rick's Steaks on Wednesday June 2nd

2010-06-01T22:07:00.003-04:00

The Food Network is working on an upcoming special on family businesses that have stood the test of time, and will be doing a segment on the Philly cheesesteak, which is now into it's 78th year in the City of Brotherly Love!

Food Network will be taping the segment here at "Rick's Steaks" in the Bellevue hotel Food Court (200 South Broad St) on Wednesday June 2nd, from about noon until 2pm.

My grandfather, Pat Olivieri, created the first steak sandwich back in 1932, and here at Rick's, we are the third generation continuing the family tradition of grilling up great steaks for the locals, and for those who visit our great city!

We would love for all of our friends, family and fans, as well as "first timers" to stop down for lunch during the taping, and possibly be included in the special. We hope to see you there!

Rick's Steaks half price deal on GROUPON

2010-05-16T20:00:00.002-04:00

Calling all Philly bargain hunters!

Rick's Steaks Downstairs at the Bellevue will be featured on GROUPON this Tuesday, May 18th. The deal: Get $14 worth of cheesesteaks, sides and sodas, for 7.00!! Sign up at groupon.com and select the Philly Deals for your daily alert. Sign up by Monday night to get your "Rick's" deal.

We are all trying to save a little dough these days, so here's your chance to save big on a Philly favorite for lunch! Come on down, and try the Original Philly steak sandwich created by my grandfather, Pat Olivieri over 75 years ago, and bring a friend!

CONGRATUALTIONS TO OUR FIGHTIN' PHILS!!

2009-10-22T20:34:00.004-04:00

Congratulations to our National League East Champs!!! You guys have really worked hard and it has paid off! We are so proud of every player on this great team. The whole city is cheering you on as you get ready for the World Series. GO PHILLIES!!

Show your PHILLIES SPIRIT and get a free 16 oz soda (value $1.75) with the purchase of Steak and side order. Grab your phillies ticket stub, Rally Towel, or wear your favorite Phillies hat or shirt, and come in for a Philly original, and quench your thirst for free!

(Offer good until the World Series ends)

Bonjourno!

2009-09-07T20:47:00.005-04:00

On Tuesday September 8th, Rick's Steaks will proudly host 6 lovely young ladies traveling all the way to the U.S. from Italy while they are being followed by a film crew for an Italian T.V. adventure show called DonnAvventura. They will make a brief stop in Philadelphia, visiting "Rick's" Downstairs at the Bellevue on September 8th at 2:00 p.m. where they will learn how to prepare the authentic Philly cheesesteak, instructed by the grandson of the inventor, Rick Olivieri. The girls will then move on to some other hot spots in the U.S., seeing the sights and recording their trip for TV, radio, youtube, and magazines like Cosmo, STAR, and Men's Health.

Check out their website: www.donnavventura.com to see where the girls have been, and where they are headed next! The public is welcome to come down during the taping of the show, so come on over and give them a big "welcome to Philadelphia"!

"Catch" the GIECO Gecko...at Rick's Steaks!

2009-07-28T08:32:00.008-04:00

The Philadelphia ZOO is playing host to the traveling GIECO Gecko exhibit through August 21st.

The GEICO "spokes-reptile" will be traveling in and around Philly every Wednesday on his "lunch break". If you "catch" the GEICO Gecko by taking a picture of him (or with him!) while lunching at great places in Philadelphia, you could win free ZOO passes. (visit philadelphiazoo.org for details) The Gecko's itinerary is top secret.... so keep your eyes open and get that camera ready!

HINT: Our customers want to make a special effort to visit us in the Bellevue Food Court THIS Wednesday, July 29th, 2009 at lunchtime. ;-)

The 4th annual Sandwich Make-Off in the Food Court at the Bellevue

2009-07-20T07:42:00.003-04:00

The Bellevue Food Court is hosting it's 4th annual Sandwich Make-Off this week! Public tasting and voting is today, July 20th, from 11 am - 2:00 pm, with celebrity judging on Wednesday the 22nd from noon until 1:00 pm. Local meteorologists Glenn "Hurricane" Schwartz (CH 10), John Bolaris (Fox 29) and Cathy Orr (CBS 3) will decide the winner this year. Join us today for a free sample of our specialty sandwich , the "Rick-ter", created just for this event. All proceeds will benefit PhilAbundance, so please come out and support this great cause! Canned food donations will also be accepted, so bring a can or two to help those in need.

July Special

2009-07-16T13:26:00.004-04:00

Download your coupon here

(this is a zip-compressed PDF file)

Rick grilling on NBC 10's "THE TEN SHOW"

2009-07-16T12:53:00.001-04:00

Rick's Steaks on the 10! Show

2009-07-14T22:13:00.003-04:00

Hello friends and fans!

We were asked earlier today to appear on "The 10! Show" with Bill Henley and Lori Wilson tomorrow morning, Wednesday- July 15th, (at 11:00 am on nbc) to cook up our cheesesteaks alongside author of "The Great Philly Cheesesteak Book" Carolyn Wyman. Some will recall that Carolyn did a book signing at the Grand Opening of our new store "Downstairs at the Bellevue" just a few weeks ago. We will be be preparing our traditional cheesesteak sandwiches, as well as the very popular vegan option we serve made with seitan. We hope you will catch us LIVE on air tomorrow, but we will also try to post the video on the website within a few days.

June Grand Opening Coupon

2009-06-24T17:42:00.003-04:00

CLICK HERE to download your coupon today!
(by clicking the link above, you will be downloading a zip-compressed Adobe Acrobat PDF file. Save it to your desktop, unzip/decompress the file, print it and you'll be all set!)

Feeling HOT-HOT- HOT!

2009-06-23T22:06:00.003-04:00

We would like to offiicially invite everyone to join us on June 25th and 26th (Thurs. and Fri.) for the Grand Opening Celebration of Rick's Steaks - Downstairs at the Bellevue! (200 South Broad St. in the Gourmet Food Court). In addition to the forecasted 90-degree temps for both days, we will have plenty of "hot" guests and give-aways to light your fire!

THURSDAY
11:30am-1:30pm
Meet Carolyn Wyman, the author of "The Great Philly Cheesesteak Book." She will be available to sign copies of her new book, (Rick's Steaks is featured on pages 102-104) and to discuss her upcoming cheesesteak bike tour!

Noon-2pm
Performance by rocker- Kenn Kweder. Kenn is a Philly original and a local favorite. He puts on a great show!

FRIDAY:
11:30am
We kick start Friday's celebration with a ceremonial "hot pepper ribbon" cutting. Officiates include a dozen of the top chefs and GM's from the city's best prime beef restaurants. They will be accompanied by local officials, and many of Philadelphia's media celebrities, who will don aprons, and get behind the grill to cook for opening day customers.

12:00-1:30pm
Crooners "Frankie and the Fashions" will take us on a trip down memory lane with their A Cappella favorites.

In addition to our Grand Opening specials (click here) we will give away "Rick's" t-shirts to the first 100 guests each day of the celebration, and we will also have drawings at 3:00pm each day for some of the "hottest" tickets in town!

A portion of the "Opening Day" proceeds will go to the Philadelphia Hero Scholarship Fund, benefitting the families of fallen officers.

The Olivieri Family Tradition continues in Center City Philadelphia!
Please come and be a part of the celebration!

We Are Back... and Better Than Ever!

2009-06-01T03:03:00.007-04:00

After 7 long months, and a few setbacks, we are firing up the grill at the new Rick's Steaks-Downstairs at the Bellevue!

Come join us on Monday, June 15th, and sample items from our new expanded menu! Breakfast starts at 8 a.m. and includes Philly favorites like Pepper-n-Egg and Steak-n-Egg sandwiches. Our Lunch Menu features our new sandwich--The "Phila-BUSTER" and non alcoholic beer.
The entire "Rick's Steaks" crew is back, and we are looking forward to seeing all the old familiar faces, and getting to know our new neighbors here on Broad Street.

OUR GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION will be on Thursday, June 25th and Friday June 26th. Everyone is invited! Come see our beautiful new store and enjoy live music from Philly's own "Rock Star" Ken Kweder, celebrities and more! Come taste the sandwich made famous by my grandfather, Pat Olivieri, over 75 years ago. The Family Tradition lives on!

We hope to see you there!

Strutting down Broad Street

2009-03-27T18:47:00.003-04:00

We are happy to announce that Rick's Steaks will soon be open for business at our new location:

Downstairs at the Bellevue, in their Gourmet Food Court, 200 South Broad Street

We are working diligently to be ready by mid-April and are planning a Grand Opening celebration which will be open to the public. Many thanks to our friends, family, and loyal customers for all of the support over the past year and a half.

Please check back soon for "Opening Day" date and specials. We look forward to seeing you all again soon!

Wednesday, October 29th, 2008

2008-10-29T15:18:00.004-04:00

(video launches in new window)

Wednesday, October 29th, 2008

2008-10-29T15:18:00.003-04:00

(click the image to view video on the Daily News web site)

"Eagle Eye" Sunday (9/28)

2008-09-26T12:36:00.003-04:00

This just in:
Join us at Rick's Steaks, Reading Terminal Market this Sunday for a very special, in-store promotion for the release of the upcoming action film, "Eagle Eye" from Director D. J. Caruso.

Stop by and pick up your "Eagle Eye Special" before time runs out!

Rick and Paul Sorvino (8/6/08)

2008-09-26T12:30:00.001-04:00

Rick on the Today Show

2008-09-26T12:20:00.002-04:00

9/22/08- Rick appears on the Today Show. Talks with Al Roker about the Philly Cheesesteak.
(click the image above to view on philly.com)

Hey Dr. Oz...

2008-05-21T04:57:00.000-04:00

Rumor has it that the award winning Dr. Mehmet Oz, (best known for his appearances on the Oprah Winfrey show) was spotted at the Reading Terminal Market a few weeks ago. I was OFF that day, but I was told that he stopped by Rick's to have a real Philly cheesesteak.

Hey Dr. Oz... if you're out there... send me a picture for my wall!

Go Phillies!

2008-05-21T04:54:00.003-04:00

Well...this is our 3rd season at Citizen's Bank Park (CBP), and I must say the Phils are off to a great start!

The fans are really coming out to support the team, and they are eating lots of cheesesteaks, so let me say "thanks" to all of you for making Rick's Steaks - CBP a "home run" at CBP!

The new addition to our menu this season is our Vegan CHICKEN cheesesteak. Just like the vegan "beef" cheesesteak introduced last year, our newest vegan sandwich, made with Seitan, is a hit! We are happy to be able to offer our customers this non-meat version of a true Philly classic.

See you at the Ballpark! Go Phillies!

6ABC's Don Polec's World:
"Buy me some peanuts and tofu-jack..."
(segment aired on: 4/4/08)

Video launches in a new window,
CLICK HERE

Welcome to the NEW Rick's Steaks dot com

2008-05-21T04:50:00.003-04:00

Welcome to my blog! I am very excited about the great new look and features of our new interactive website. I hope it will be fun and informative for all who want to know more about the ORIGINAL Philly cheesesteak FAMILY and TRADITION.

I invite you to spend some time exploring all of the cool things we have put together. Check out the slideshow featuring the Rick's Steaks Tradition, and Learn How to Order like a Local! See some of the celebs who have visited us on our Pics@Rick's page, or send us a photo of YOUR visit to either one of our steak shops. Thanks for checking us out, and remember to visit often for specials and updates!

Rick's Original Philly Steaks

Moving on.....

FREE LUNCH* WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 16TH!!

The Shops at Liberty Place: CLOSED on Monday July 4th

Grand Opening of Rick's Steaks at "The Shops at Liberty Place" in Philadelphia

Win FREE tickets to the Philadelphia Auto Show at Rick's Steaks!

THANKS!

Give Me Liberty....

New Beginnings....

Reminder: "GROUPON" expires today (11/19)

E*A*G*L*E*S* !!!

IT's ON!

Rick's Steaks to Atlantic City for Guy Fieri's "Cheesesteak Battle"!

VOTE FOR "RICK'S STEAKS" ON THE FOX PHILLY HOTLIST

The Food Network Filming at Rick's Steaks on Wednesday June 2nd

Rick's Steaks half price deal on GROUPON

CONGRATUALTIONS TO OUR FIGHTIN' PHILS!!

Bonjourno!

"Catch" the GIECO Gecko...at Rick's Steaks!

The 4th annual Sandwich Make-Off in the Food Court at the Bellevue

July Special

Rick grilling on NBC 10's "THE TEN SHOW"

Rick's Steaks on the 10! Show

June Grand Opening Coupon

Feeling HOT-HOT- HOT!

We Are Back... and Better Than Ever!

Strutting down Broad Street

Wednesday, October 29th, 2008

Wednesday, October 29th, 2008

"Eagle Eye" Sunday (9/28)

Rick and Paul Sorvino (8/6/08)

Rick on the Today Show

Hey Dr. Oz...

Go Phillies!

Welcome to the NEW Rick's Steaks dot com

EAGLES !!!