Celebrate National Cheesesteak Day As Coalition Of Restaurants Deem Tuesday 'Great American Takeout Day'
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- As Philadelphia rallies around its restaurants, eateries around the country are teaming up to get Americans to eat out with takeout. A coalition of restaurants like Panera Bread, Jason's Deli and Veggie Grill have dubbed Tuesday "Great American Takeout Day."
The industry estimates up to 7 million people will lose their jobs in the next three months because of the coronavirus pandemic.
And while we're on the topic of take-out, March 24 holds a special place in Philadelphians' hearts and is the perfect day to order some take-out -- it's National Cheesesteak Day.
Celebrate Great American Takeout Day with a take-out cheesesteak from your favorite shop or better yet, stay home and make your own.
Take a picture of your cheesesteak and share it on social media with the hashtag #NationalCheesesteakDay.
Some say the cheesesteak was invented back in the 1930s by Philadelphia hot dog vendors Pat and Harry Oliveri.
