On this episode of the Happy Mouth podcast, chef Nyesha Arrington and restauranteur Philip Camino dive into Dustin Vitale’s incredible story. After his mother was diagnosed with terminal bladder cancer, Dustin resolved to take her on the trip she’s wanted to go on since she was a little girl -- to the pyramids of Giza in Egypt. Using her Philly cheesesteak recipe that includes a pound of shaved ribeye, Dustin got to cooking and raised more than $18,000, booking the trip for his whole family. Philip and Nyesha sit down with Dustin to share the details of his story with the world.

Listen to Philip and Nyesha talk to Dustin Vitale about his Philly cheesesteak fundraiser: * Why Dustin began his fundraiser * Dustin’s mother’s cancer diagnosis and her desire to take a trip to Egypt * What makes a classic Philly cheesesteak * What makes Dustin’s mother’s recipe so special * Chef Michael Solomonov’s involvement and review * How many cheesesteaks they produce a day * How you can order Dustin’s cheesesteaks for yourself

Links:

Dustin Vitale - Instagram

Philadelphia Inquirer - Cheesesteak fundraiser

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