Skinny Joey Merlino Ripped Into Angelo's Owner Danny DiGiampietro and Apparently It Was so Bad, Philly Mag Refused to Print What Was Said

Skinny Joey Merlino ripped into Angelo's owner Danny DiGiampietro and apparently it was so bad, Philly Mag refused to print what was said

Finally, some fire in the cheesesteak world. No more “best of” lists or fake humble bragging. In an interview with Philly Mag, Skinny Joey Merlino made it loud and clear that he’s not just entering the cheesesteak game, he’s declaring war.The former Philly mob boss turned podcast host and cheesesteak shop owner has officially claimed that his joint, Skinny Joey’s is the best in the city.Naturally, Philly Mag writer Victor Fiorillo followed up an…

CHEESESTEAK WARS: Skinny Joey Merlino Says He'll Never Step Foot in Angelo's, Takes Shots at Owner Danny DiGiampietro

Victor Fiorillo at Philly Mag did an interview with Skinny Joey Merlino. They talked about everything from Joey’s days in the Philly mob, his betting convictions and murder acquittals, and of course his new cheesesteak place – which he claims is the best in the city. This prompted Fiorillo to follow up and ask Merlino about Angelo’s, which many obviously think is the gold standard in the city. Merlino wasn’t shy: What is the second-best cheeses…