Growing up in Philadelphia, along with the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall, I was always familiar with the city’s famous cheesesteak sandwiches. During school, an enjoyable tradition was to go for lunch with friends to South Philly. We’d gather at our favorite spot where the tasty specialty was served, Pat’s King of Steaks. Today, even […]
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Denizens of the Greater Philadelphia area have long counted cheesesteak sandwiches (commonly “Philadelphia cheesesteaks,” “Philly cheesesteaks” or simply “cheesesteaks”) among their favorite foods. In fact, nearly every pizza shop and delicatessen in southeastern Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey, and northern Delaware offer cheesesteaks as a prominent menu item. Over the years, this regional favorite has gone […]
The longtime battle continues on who really makes the best Philly cheesesteak. Here’s a quick guide to help you pick the best place in Philly to order yours “wit” or “witout” (those are not spelling errors – it’s the Philly way!). The two most famous cheesesteak places are, without a doubt, Geno’s Steaks and Pat’s […]
Philadelphia is one of the most historic cities in the country and it has a history of great food and desserts. Bakeries are abundant and offer something for everyone. When it comes to award winning bakeries in Philadelphia you will be hard pressed to find one that has won more than Sarcone’s Bakery. From being […]
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October 10, 2006 – I must admit that after watching a Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys football game, I developed a huge anchoring for a Philly Cheesesteak. The game was broadcast from Philadelphia and the broadcasting station just kept showing cheesesteak after cheesesteak. They were showing how they were being cooked, how they were being […]