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- Invented in the 1930s
- Often topped with Cheez Whiz and grilled onions
- Most common cheese: Provolone
- 2007 Best Cheesesteak Winner: Steve's Prince of Steaks
- Authentic Philly Cheesesteaks use Amoroso rolls
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The cheesesteak is a long, hoagie-style sandwich with thinly sliced, grilled steak, covered with melted cheese. The food was invented in the 1930s in Philadelphia and is considered one of the city's iconic foods, along with soft pretzels and Italian ice.
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Cheesesteak History
Though there are minor disputes, most cheesesteak historians credit brothers Pat and Harry Olivieri as creating the steak sandwich in the 1930s. They eventually opened what still operates in south Philadelphia as Pat's King of Steaks. Joe Vento of Geno's Steaks claims to have been the first restauranteur to add cheese to the sandwich. It is unclear when grilled onions were first added.Ordering Process
If in Philadelphia, long lines may precipitate the need for a concise ordering dialect. "With" or "Without" designates the desire for grilled onions. "Whiz" designates Cheez Whiz. For example, instead of saying "I would like one cheesesteak with provolone and grilled onions," one would say "One provo with." If one wanted a steak sandwich with Cheez Whiz plain, one would say "One Whiz without."
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Cheesesteaks Questions
What are cheesesteaks? 1 AnswerA cheese steak is a is a sandwich, traditionally served on a long roll (such as a hero or submarine roll). Shaved steak is grilled and placed in the sandwich. C... read more
Where can I find the most authentic Philly cheesesteak in Los Angeles (and other cities)? 2 AnswersPhilly's Best is really the best place for authentic cheesesteaks. They started in Fountain Valley but then expanded throughout Orange County and now to L.A. I'... read more
Whats the best cheesesteak spot in Philly? 2 AnswersThe best Cheesesteaks are at Steve's prince of steaks. They have 2 northeast locations and 1 in Langhorne. These are the BEST. Pat's and Geno's are tourist trap... read more
- Where is the best place to eat philly cheesesteak in Cleveland, Ohio? 1 AnswerI found a Google maps listing of places that offer philly cheesesteaks. Take your pick and dig in!! http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&um=1&ie=UTF-8&... read more
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@dylandagan I'm in philly and craving some delicious vegan cheesesteaks! Why aren't you here with me to eat one?
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Getting some good ol philly cheesesteaks in philly :Ñ
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@kathreneforyou don't forget about the philly cheesesteaks and the mutter museum, my silly silly friend ;]
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#epicfail a coner store that sells pizza, cheesesteaks AND SEAFOOD I'll pass!
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