Influencer food reviewer charged after cheesesteak assault

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 3 Oct, 20:31 · Archive

An influencer food reviewer has been charged after allegedly throwing a cheesesteak at a worker.

A man claiming to be an influencer food critic has been charged after allegedly assaulting a worker at Pat's King of Steak in Philadelphia. The suspect was arrested after the incident at the iconic Philly cheesesteak stand.

Tom Francano, the general manager of Pat's King of Steak, was reportedly the target of the attack. Francano has worked at the restaurant for nearly 50 years. According to police, the suspect claims he is a food reviewer who throws food at servers when he does not like what he is served.

How it is being reported

• Influencer food reviewer who throws meals he doesn't like charged after hurling cheesesteak at Philly restaurant workerDaily Mail · 3 Oct, 20:10
• Suspect in Philly cheesesteak assault claims he’s an influencer critic who throws food at servers if he doesn’t like it: policeIndependent World · 2 Oct, 16:59

In this story: Tom Francano · Pat's King of Steak · Philadelphia

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