Owner of Philadelphia’s iconic Pat’s cheesesteaks forced to work in NY — wearing ‘Philly Sucks’ shirt — after losing Knicks bet
Frank Olivieri, the owner of Pat's King of Steaks in Philadelphia, worked at a Long Island eatery while wearing a 'Philly Sucks' shirt after losing a bet on the Knicks vs. 76ers playoff series. He made the wager while the 76ers were down 2-0 in the series, ultimately leading to a Knicks sweep. The event attracted a large crowd and resulted in a significant sales boost for the restaurant where he worked.
- ▪Frank Olivieri wore a 'Philly Sucks' T-shirt while working at Dario's in Long Island to honor a bet he lost.
- ▪The bet was made during the Eastern Conference Semifinals between the New York Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers.
- ▪Dario's temporarily renamed their cheesesteak to 'Philly sucks' to support the Knicks during the series.
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Long Island exclusive details Owner of Philadelphia’s iconic Pat’s cheesesteaks force to work in NY — wearing ‘Philly Sucks’ shirt — after losing Knicks bet By Alex Mitchell Published May 20, 2026, 8:05 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google The boss of Philadelphia’s Pat’s King of Steaks wore a “Philly Sucks” T-shirt and worked at a Long Island eatery Wednesday after betting against the red-hot New York Knicks. Pat’s owner Frank Olivieri worked at cheesesteak joint Dario’s in West Hempstead to make good on a wager he made as the Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers faced off in the Eastern Conference Semifinals — with New York eventually bludgeoning its way to a sweep. “I’m over here, and I’m having a ball.
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