A taste of Chicago and Philly, all at once
When Chi Phi owners Aubrey Hampton and Lamar Dales moved to Memphis, they missed a taste of their hometowns. (Patrick Lantrip/The Daily Memphian)
Food truck Chi Phi prides itself on providing Memphians with an authentic taste of Chicago and Philadelphia.
Owners and husband-wife duo Aubrey Hampton and Lamar Dales moved to Memphis three years ago but missed the food from their respective hometowns.
Born and raised in Chicago, Hampton craved Chicago-style hot dogs. Dales, who is originally from Philadelphia, couldn’t find a true, authentic Philly cheesesteak.
“I wasn’t sure (about the concept) because Memphis traditionally is more geared toward the Southern barbecue and Southern meals,” Hampton said. “But I think having something new and fresh has been great for the city.”
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Sophia Surrett
Sophia Surrett is a University of Alabama graduate, where she received her B.A. in news media and M.A. in journalism and media studies. She covers small business, nonprofits, restaurant real estate, hospitality and tourism, manufacturing, and transportation and logistics.
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