After years as a roaming food cart, the cheesesteak concept recently opened a brick-and-mortar at 4652 E. Speedway Blvd. The new location gives the longtime mobile business a consistent home base while it continues catering and event service around town.
From food truck to storefront
Owner William Miller earned Willy’s Philly’s a following at breweries, fundraisers, and community events. It also remains plugged into Tucson’s charitable scene; the business participated in community fundraisers such as Woofdown Wednesday, donating a portion of sales to local causes. It also periodically hosts hot wing contests.
Keep up with Willy’s Philly’s on Instagram. For more information, visit willysphillys.com.
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Jackie Tran
More about JackieJackie Tran is a Tucson-based food writer, photographer, culinary educator, and owner-chef of the now-closed food truck Tran’s Fats. Although he is best known locally for his work for Tucson Foodie, his work has also appeared in publications such as Bon Appétit, National Geographic, and the New York Times.
An adventurous foodie, he enjoys culinary experiences ranging from seasonal omakase to sloppily devouring green chili patty melts in his car afterhours. His favorite foods include aguachile, garlic noodles, and leftover fried chicken illuminated by the fridge light. His favorite drinks include morning micheladas, fireside imperial stouts, candle-lit negroni, and grassy mezcales.
Outside of food, he also loves playing musical instruments, karaoke, Tetris, Super Smash Bros. Melee, and petting Addie’s dog Spaghetti.
If you’d like to stalk him, visit his Instagram @jackie_tran_ or jackietran.com.
