KSB2424 3,083 Posted January 20, 2018 Im in Philly, going to the Sixers/Bucks game tonight and the football game tomorrow. Need to kill the day, never had a Cheesesteak in the city. So where do I go? Pats, Genos or other? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gladiators 1,904 Posted January 20, 2018 Fishtown. Sorry, no help, but I hope you find a great place and enjoy the games. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MDC 5,890 Posted January 20, 2018 Im not a big cheesesteak fan but Steves Prince of Steaks looks great and I hear Tony Lukes is among the best. Ive had a couple drunken Pats steaks that were fine but nothing special. Enjoy the games my man, thats awesome. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
supermike80 1,285 Posted January 20, 2018 Overrated junk food Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KSB2424 3,083 Posted January 20, 2018 Overrated junk food Well sure, but Im here, might as well partake if only for the simple reason to say I have. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wiffleball 4,639 Posted January 20, 2018 Pudgies It's all about the bread. Pats-genos, tourist stuff. I mean, if you want to say that you went to Pat's or Geno's, fine, but doesn't meet the criteria you listed in the thread title. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Fantasy 60 Posted January 20, 2018 Arent these things made with steak ums and cheese whiz? Pass Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wiffleball 4,639 Posted January 20, 2018 Arent these things made with steak ums and cheese whiz? Pass Cheez Whiz was meant as a wartime replacement. And it did its job apparently. And yeah, there's a few things that we've adopted to our meals thanks to World War II. But most of us aren't sitting down to Sunday dinner and eating a giant spam loaf. I don't like cheese whiz in the first place, but how anybody could choose cheese whiz over say smoked provolone is beyond me. Or mozzarella or literally anything that actually IS cheese as opposed to 'processed cheese food.' And, whilst we're at it, there is literally no such thing as a chicken cheesesteak. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
12th Man 884 Posted January 20, 2018 Tony Luke hands down. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
12th Man 884 Posted January 20, 2018 But honestly skip the cheesesteak and go to Dinics at the Rrading terminal Market and grab a roast pork sandwich. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tanatastic 2,061 Posted January 20, 2018 Wow...cheesesteak hating..a new GC low. Disgraceful. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KSB2424 3,083 Posted January 20, 2018 Went to Genos, fun atmosphere, C+ Cheesesteak Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shotsup 832 Posted January 20, 2018 If you need another joint to eat at Chickie and Petes. Multiple locations Decent food good atmosphere- as far as good as it can be. I mean you're still in Philthadelphia Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tanatastic 2,061 Posted January 20, 2018 Never even been to Philly and even I know there are those 2 fabled cheesesteak places that are always in competition for top in the city. I forget the names, Genos and Joes? Id have to google it as even the many philly natives on this board are completely clueless of their cities entire identity and claim to fame. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MDC 5,890 Posted January 20, 2018 Never even been to Philly and even I know there are those 2 fabled cheesesteak places that are always in competition for top in the city. I forget the names, Genos and Joes? Id have to google it as even the many philly natives on this board are completely clueless of their cities entire identity and claim to fame. Genos and Pats. I am told theyre both meh tourist traps but dont like cheesesteaks enough to even know. Its a dumb food. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tanatastic 2,061 Posted January 20, 2018 Genos and Pats. I am told theyre both meh tourist traps but dont like cheesesteaks enough to even know. Its a dumb food.Those are the ones indeed. I know the amorosa bread roll is one of the big factors. Even in Cali, cheesesteak places always advertise authentic rolls from philly as a selling point. Man I could go for one right now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bandrus1 413 Posted January 20, 2018 But honestly skip the cheesesteak and go to Dinics at the Rrading terminal Market and grab a roast pork sandwich. What he said... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frozenbeernuts 1,652 Posted January 20, 2018 Those are the ones indeed. I know the amorosa bread roll is one of the big factors. Even in Cali, cheesesteak places always advertise authentic rolls from philly as a selling point. Man I could go for one right now. Overrated because good cheese steak sandwiches can be found in a lot of places Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IGotWorms 3,311 Posted January 21, 2018 I enjoy a cheesesteak sandwich once or twice a year at fairs and such. Wouldnt eat em all the time but theyre tasty Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
listen2me 23 1,541 Posted January 21, 2018 Overrated because good cheese steak sandwiches can be found in a lot of places Never had an official one. I have made them several times. I use swiss. Do they really use spray cheese? Or American fake cheese? Not sure why anyone would buy it. I like them. Even with the ol steakum stuff. But I have never used American cheese let lone spray cheddar or whatever. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tubby_mcgee 686 Posted January 21, 2018 Scrapple and Lox at the Penrose Diner. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alias Detective 1,179 Posted January 22, 2018 Pat's then eat it while waiting in line for another at Geno's. Cover all your bases this way. Wiz wit by the way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bier Meister 1,513 Posted January 22, 2018 never have been to philly but wold want to try cheesesteaks from ginos and pats. we have good places here, but would want to try some from the origins. would also want to try that pork sandwich. my second year cooking at a hotel in CO, we had a cheesesteak on our lunch menu. was not "traditional" but still good.... we brought in the amoroso rolls. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shotsup 832 Posted January 22, 2018 Nick Foles is a Cheesesteak Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shotsup 832 Posted January 22, 2018 we brought in the amoroso rolls. Not to poo poo on the thread but aren't they Jersey based company ? I do pick them up on the Blackhorse Pike when passing by on I95/NJ Turnpike. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bier Meister 1,513 Posted January 22, 2018 Not to poo poo on the thread but aren't they Jersey based company ? I do pick them up on the Blackhorse Pike when passing by on I95/NJ Turnpike. there are synonymous with philly cheesesteaks. i had to look it up...says they started in NJ in 1904, moved to philly in 1914 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wiffleball 4,639 Posted January 22, 2018 Man, I already respected / liked the guy, but I didn't realize that Michael J Fox was a Philly guy. Who knew? Him and his wife of 20 years, Tracy, opened up a shop in a disadvantaged neighborhood to create jobs and promote foot traffic. Gotta check it out next time I'm there. Anybody been to Steak and Shake? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cruzer 1,992 Posted January 22, 2018 As a Texan, our cheesesteaks are vastly different from Philly's.. Was shocked to know they use cheese whiz. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KSB2424 3,083 Posted January 23, 2018 http://i1241.photobucket.com/albums/gg507/KSB2424/eagles1.jpg http://i1241.photobucket.com/albums/gg507/KSB2424/eagles2.jpg http://i1241.photobucket.com/albums/gg507/KSB2424/eagles5.jpg The game was fun, I managed to get on the field before the game and in the tunnel after. I've never been in a stadium that got as loud as it was after the Pick 6. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MDC 5,890 Posted January 23, 2018 http://i1241.photobucket.com/albums/gg507/KSB2424/eagles1.jpg http://i1241.photobucket.com/albums/gg507/KSB2424/eagles2.jpg http://i1241.photobucket.com/albums/gg507/KSB2424/eagles5.jpg The game was fun, I managed to get on the field before the game and in the tunnel after. I've never been in a stadium that got as loud as it was after the Pick 6. Pfft clearly all these pics are fakes you found online. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bert 1,091 Posted January 23, 2018 I like Tony Luke's the best. The "gravy" makes the sandwich for me. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
12th Man 884 Posted January 23, 2018 Pfft clearly all these pics are fakes you found online.And still no MDC pics. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
porkbutt 861 Posted January 23, 2018 missed this thread...why were you here? to see a real team and fans??? cheesesteaks...im no expert really. don't really eat them any more. used to go places late night back in the day that i liked better.....but if your a queer tourist like yourself then you probably should go with genos or pats or tony lucs...like you did...was there huge line like usual? always amazes me that idiots stand and wait for those places. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites