Cosmo Salerno, the mastermind behind Cosmo’s Cheesesteaks, joins Brian DiMattia for a flavor-packed episode into the heart of NEPA’s local food scene and the personal journeys that shape a restaurateur’s life.
They start by slicing into Cosmo’s own story — the unforeseen challenges that nearly toppled his business and his unwavering enthusiasm for the perfect meatball, a dish curiously absent from his menu. They also discuss the world of online food criticism, where the spicy opinions of armchair critics mix with the sweet success of a well-favored dish.
Cosmo and Brian swap war stories of menu innovation, the allure of Cheese Whiz, and their path from taking every comment to heart, to serving up humor with a side of satire in response to less-than-stellar reviews — a reminder of the resilience it takes to thrive in the food business.
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