Kenilworth's Jimmy Buff's Cheesesteak Deal to End Soon

KENILWORTH, NJ - Jimmy Buff's located at 506 Boulevard, for the past couple of months has been offering a Monday five dollar cheesesteak special. Recently announced on social media the special will end on Monday, May 18. “Only two Mondays left, come get it.”Jimmy Buff’s was established in 1932 on 14th Ave. and 9th St. in Newark, New Jersey. Founded by James Racioppi, this is where the hotdog with an Italian twist first started. In the 1920s and 30s everyone had a nickname. Because of Racioppi’s card style at the table he got his nickname “Bluff”. The translation from Italian to English, the nickname became “Buff”. From then on James Racioppi was known as “Jimmy Buff”. In the beginning, the Italian Hot Dog was only served to close family friends. It was such a success that Jimmy Buff introduced it to the menu and to this day it is one of the most popular items sold.Jimmy Buff’s of Kenilworth was originally on Michigan Avenue in 1960 and then sold to Charlies Hot Dogs in 1962. Mike Loikith is the owner of the Kenilworth establishment and Jimmy Buff is his great-grandfather. The famous hot dog eatery in town is located at 506 Boulevard. Related Articles:Jimmy Buff's Recognized as One of New Jersey's 50 Best Hot Dog Joints on National Hot Dog Day“Taste of Home” Names Jimmy Buff's Best Hot Dog in New Jersey Have a news tip, feedback or story idea? Email tcuppari@tapinto.net.TAPinto Kenilworth is Kenilworth's only free daily local news source. Sign up for our free daily eNewsletter and “Like” us on Facebook.TAPinto Kenilworth is free to read, funded entirely by business advertising.Thank you for reading TAPinto Kenilworth.