Philadelphia, PA- In honor of Rim Café's owner Rene Kobeitri, chefs from all over South Philly and beyond got together on March 24th, 2021, to make the world's longest cheesesteak.
Philly Breaks Record for World Longest Cheesesteak
Photo: InstagramThe world record-breaking event celebrated Rene Kobeitri's birthday bash. Known as "The Godfather Birthday Party," -- it took up three city blocks and South Philly's Italian Market. Starting from Wharton St to Washington Ave on 9th St.
The previous record was 500 feet, but South Philly Cooks and Chefs extended that by 10 feet to break the record with a 510-foot cheesesteak.
All proceeds raised during the event will go to help those affected by the COVID pandemic.