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Everyone who comes to Philadelphia eventually asks about the Philly cheese steak, and some people end up addicted. It was allegedly invented at this stand in the heart of South Philly where both neighborhood boys and limousines wait in line for the opportunity to eat greasy fried steak, shredded and covered with Cheese Whiz or Provolone cheese and fried onions and peppers, and then piled onto an Italian roll. You get no respect from the surly staff, but chances are you will love it and come back for more.
Pat's King of Steaks was founded by Pat Olivieri in 1930. He was joined in the business by his younger brother Harry Olivieri. Pat Olivieri claims to be the originator of the sandwich most people associate with the city of Philadelphia, the cheese steak.
Originally a hot dog vendor, Olivieri told the story that he decided one day for his own lunch to use chopped-up steak bits instead of a normal wiener. At the suggestion of a cab driver who sampled and enjoyed the new sandwich, he opened Pat's Steaks to sell steak sandwiches.The Olivieri family still owns the establishment.
if you don't want to sound like a tourist when ordering your cheesesteak, here's the formula: "TYPE OF CHEESE, WITH/W/O ONIONS". In other words, if you'd like a cheesesteak with american cheese and onions, say "AMERICAN WITH". Cheese Whiz (my personal recommendation) without onions? say "WHIZ WITHOUT". No cheese? Just say "PLAIN STEAK" or "PLAIN".
Across the street is rival and "upstart" Geno's Steaks, which has been in business since the '60s. Both joints use the same meat. Both joints use the same bread. Both joints use the same cheese (although now at Geno's you can get cheddar). But every Philadelphian has a favorite; popular opinion is probably split close to 50/50.
It smells really good outside. You can smell onions, peppers (hot and sweet), steaks and cheese - all the ingredients that make a Philly Cheesesteak. The prices of a cheesesteak range from $5 to $7 depending on what is on it.
One of the major requirements for a good Philly Cheesesteak is a good Italian roll. Also, there are a variety of different cheeses to choose from. Some of these include American, Provolone, and Cheese Whiz.Some of the other toppings may include onions (raw or fried), sweet and hot peppers, and mushrooms.The perfect way to eat your cheesesteak is to unwrap the paper from one end of it and stand with your feet together, bend at the waist, holding the cheesesteak away from your shoes, and take a bite. Notice the juice dripping
It is a combination of all the freshest ingredients that can be found. It's quite simple. It's rib-eye steak sliced thin, onions, cheese, and of course, the freshest Italian bread you can find. Put them altogether and you've got a Pat's Philly Cheese steak. Can't you just smell that Cheese steak Theme: LocalPrice: less than US$10 » Currency ConverterComparison: least expensiveAddress: 1237 East Passyunk Ave,Phone: (215) 468-1546;Directions: 9th street crosses Wharton & Passyunk Ave, South Philadelphia, PA, 19147-5060Other Contact: fax: (215) 271-1892
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Everyone has heard of Philly Cheesesteaks and here in Philadelphia people are always finding the "best" place to get one. The famous establishments, Pats and Gino's have become more a tourist destination instead of serving up quality cheesesteaks.
I will not say that Steve's has the best cheesesteaks in the city... but, they are darn good and are always mentioned in the local newspapers when they go searching for the the best cheesesteaks in Philly. You need to know your cheesesteaks and how you want them. With cheese whiz.. yes, I know how that sounds but people like it or with other types of cheese.
So, don't let the looks of these establishments fool you, they have great food and do offer other sandwiches and Hoagies.
Regardless where you go to try your cheesesteak, don't leave Philadelphia without at least having one. The trick will be to limit yourself to only one :)
Mushroom Cheesesteak with onions mmmm getting hungry just thinking about it haha Leave a Comment
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I had my first genuine Philly cheesesteak at Sonny's, on Market Street near the Old City. For Sonny's classic cheesesteak, they pile on a mountain of meat, mix in grilled onions and spray Cheese Wiz. That's right, Cheese Wiz. I never knew there was a use for that stuff.
The result is a genuine Philadelphia delicacy that's oh so good, yet probably oh so bad for you. But, what the heck, you're in Philly!
By the way, I was told by my VT friend Katmosphere (who grew up in South Jersey) to have my cheesesteak with hot peppers. Sonny's didn't have those, but I will find a place that does before I leave. And, of course, I'll tell you how it was too. Leave a Comment Theme: LocalPrice: less than US$10 » Currency ConverterComparison: less expensive than averageAddress: Sonnys is on Market Street
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Don't go to Philadelphia without sampling a real Philly cheese steak. The most famous places are Pat's and Geno's, adjacent to eachother on Passyunk Ave in the south side of the town.
Cheese steak of course! Leave a Comment Theme: Fast FoodPrice: less than US$10 » Currency ConverterComparison: less expensive than averageAddress: Passyunk AveDirections: South Philadelphia
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Forget Pat's and Geno's (even if they ARE open 24 hours) and head on over to Tony Luke's for the best cheesesteak in Philly! They have limited hours (business hours, with extended evening hours in the summer), but if you go when they're open you're in for a treat (just remember, for every authentic Philly cheesesteak you eat remember to subtract five years off your life expectancy due to the grease and cholesterol ...).
"Cheesesteak, Wiz, with!"
Native Philly cheesesteak afficionados should understand this lingo. If you don't understand it, order one to try an authentic Philly cheesesteak (note, it's "Wiz with" and not "with Wiz", as the "with" actually means "with fried onions")!
I typically also get hot peppers, although that is no longer considered an "authentic" Philly cheesesteak. Leave a Comment Theme: LocalPrice: less than US$10 » Currency ConverterComparison: about averageAddress: 39 East Oregon Avenue (@ Front Street)Phone: (215) 551-5725Directions: From Center City, take Broad St. southbound to Oregon Ave. and turn left to head eastbound until the I-95 overpass at Front (1st) St. The restaurant is on your left. Park on the curb or in the median.
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Philly is the home of the Phila Cheesesteak Sandwich and in the heart of South Philly this is the place to come for a Cheesesteak Sandwich. Have it with provolne cheese or cheesewiz sauce, have with mushrooms or as a pizza steak sand or have it plain , no matter how you have it its all good... Whether you have one here at Genos or at any neighborhood sandwich shop when in Philly do as the Philadelphians do, Have a steak sandwich and enjoy.... mmmmm so good.... Leave a Comment Theme: LocalPrice: less than US$10 » Currency ConverterAddress: 9 and Passyunk , South PhillyDirections: Italian Market in South Philly
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Geno's Cheesesteaks in the heart of South Philly. What more can you say? This is one yummy place. Don't be intimidated by the locals and the neighborhood. This is a hot tourist spot as well. Geno's is long famous for their Cheesesteaks and man are they good. They have a different style to their meat than other places. Geno's leaves the meat long and flat rather than chopping it to bits. I can honestly say I like both. They have amazing bread and good cheese. I am not a big fan of cheeze whiz so I went for the provolone, but my hubby's with cheese whiz was pretty tasty too!
Cheesesteak and amazing cheese-fries!!! Theme: LocalPrice: less than US$10 » Currency ConverterComparison: about averageDirections: South Philly- ask anyone they'll tell you how to get there!
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The Philly Cheesesteak is a food group. With Cheese and steak forming part of the name you know what you're getting.
I decided upon Sonny's Famous Steaks for the location of my lunch in Philly. Its right down towards the river along Market St.
The place doesn't look much but its fairly busy with tourists. And well it looks like a cute diner.
If you don't like the steak, have the chicken. Or there are other choices to satisfy everyone.
Philly Cheesesteak.
I went the $8.50 lunch special. Which came with a soft drink and fries.
Warning it's not for the health conscious. They use the most oily looking cheese wiz stuff around for the cheese unless you ask for real cheese. In retrospect I should have done this.
But the serving is huge. And if you think you're going to make it through the drink and fries too, good luck. Leave a Comment Theme: AmericanPrice: less than US$10 » Currency ConverterComparison: least expensiveAddress: Market StDirections: Down near the waterfront.
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Down in Philly, all the hype of Pat's vs. Geno's, let me tell you, they both are over-rated. Steaks are decent...better than average, but to get down there, wait in line to be treated like your a piece of crap to them, then if you get to sit, you'll be doing so in a pile of garbage at a table covered in Ketchup and Cheese Wizz. Oh, and to get a drink or fries wit dat steak, plan another half hour wait in a separate line while your steak goes cold.
Eating elsewhere is the best plan! Theme: SteakhousePrice: US$11-20 » Currency ConverterComparison: about averageAddress: South Central Philly
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The Philly Cheesesteak is apparently what Philadelphia is known for and you can find them in South Street.
Chinatown has all the Asian delicacies and South Philly has the wonderful homemade Italian cooking. Leave a Comment Theme: Other
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