CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Yo Philly on North Beach has been closed for some time due to the Catalano family’s focus on the Portland location. Some wondered if the iconic Philly cheesesteak joint would ever reopen.
We didn’t hear no bell.
From grandfather — to father — to son, the business has now fallen on the shoulders of 20-year-old heir to the cheesy throne Carmello Catalano. Catalano is going the distance, with greasy speed and heart, taking on the family business and providing cheesesteaks for Coastal Bend residents who adore Philadelphian cuisine…