Hoagie Throwdown

Get ready, Philly – this is the main event you’ve been hungry for!

Hoagie Throwdown, from Delicious City Philly Podcast, is where the city’s best sandwich chefs go head-to-head for hoagie glory, fighting it out to earn the title of Philly’s Hoagie Champion. On Sunday September 7th at Other Half Brewing in Fishtown, the winner of the belt will be chosen by YOU. And while the cold cuts are flying, local wrestlers are throwing down in the ring just feet away, vying for nothing less than total Philadelphia supremacy.

We’re talking:

• Sample your way through 20+ hoagie creations
• Live pro wrestling matches all afternoon
• Celebrity chef sandwich building competition
• Wrestler Meet & Greet + photo ops
• Exclusive merch
• Prizes for you to win on site
• Local brews & drinks (one free seasonal beer with purchase)
• Vendor marketplace with local food producers and wrestling memorabilia
• VIP upgrades available with early entry, bonus specialty bites, commemorative merch and more

It’s sandwiches, showmanship, and serious hometown pride, all rolled into one epic event. Come hungry, bring the crew, and get ready to crown a hoagie hero.

We’ll keep you updated on participating resetaurants and delis on Instagram and DeliciousCityPodcast.com. Subscribe to the podcast to get the latest info every Monday!

Hoagie Throwdown 2025 Contenders:

• Angelo’s Pizzeria
• Banh Mi and Bottles
• Breezy’s Deli
• Campo’s
• Cantina La Martina
• Caphe Roasters
• Di Bruno Bros
• El Chingon
• Farina Di Vita
• Gass + Main
• High Street
• Liberty Kitchen (VIP Experience)
• Little Walter’s
• Lucky’s Last Chance
• Mary’s Chicken Strip Club
• Mighty Bread (VIP Experience)
• Other Half Brewing
• Pastificios Deli
• Reuby
• TingTing’s
• Tony Baloney’s
• Wilson’s Secret Sauce
• Yanaga Kappo Izakaya

Appearing in the ring:

• Luigi Primo vs Jordon Oliver (main event)
• The Crusher vs Gabby Ortiz
• Griffin McCoy vs. Hot Dog Starkes
• Shaun “Too Smooth” Smith vs. Mookie Summers

Plus snacks and merch from:

• Herr’s Snacks
• Fishtown Pickles
• The Wrestling Boys
• and more TBA!

Thanks to our tag team partners:

• Vincent Giordano Corporation Deli Products
• Wooder Ice
• Breakdown Media
• Other Half Brewing
• Pro Wrestling Entertainment
• BTA Philly

Additional Info:

• All ages welcome (wrestling is family-friendly but rowdy)
• 21+ must show valid ID in order to consume alcohol
• Limited street parking available nearby
• Ride-share or SEPTA strongly encouraged
• Accessible venue for all attendees
• Rain date is Sunday, 9/14
• No outside food or drink allowed
• Sorry, no pets (service animals welcome)

Follow us @DeliciousCityPodcast for sneak peeks, vendor reveals, and behind the scenes action!