Food truck to bring taste of Philly to Bellingham

ZOE FRALEY - THE BELLINGHAM HERALD

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BELLINGHAM - Bellingham residents can get a taste of Philadelphia Tuesday, Jan. 31, as the Seattle-based Philly Boys Cheesesteaks truck is making a one-day trip up north.

The truck is setting up shop from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Logos Bible Software parking lot, 305 E. Champion St., next to the Pickford Film Center.

The Philly Boys were convinced to make the trip from their usual location in Seattle by several Philadelphia transplants who work at Logos and miss the sandwiches.

Prices range from about $7 to $9 for cheesesteaks, with hot dogs and fries available as well. Purchases can be made only with cash.

The Philly Boys ask people to answer a one-question online survey (www.surveymonkey.com/s/2YTVQVX) so they can estimate supplies to bring.

Reach ZOE FRALEY atzoe.fraley@bellinghamherald.com or call 756-2803.

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