FB: Middle Atlantic Conference

[bluenote]

....I was curious as to what an actual authentic Philly Cheese-steak Sandwich consisted of? The ones I've had are made with a hoagie type bun, shaved roast beef and Cheese-whiz on top.....is that correct? Maybe some grilled onions or peppers also?

LINFI3LD 5TRONG!

[D O.C.]

My only one was just past the visitor center on I95. The place was recommended to us at the center.
A TON of ketchup.
Did not realize I was right near Widener or I'd have ducked in for a look-see.

[Pat Coleman]

My only one was just past the visitor center on I95. The place was recommended to us at the center.
A TON of ketchup.
Did not realize I was right near Widener or I'd have ducked in for a look-see.

Yeah. I wouldn't recommend that but the Philly locals can tell you what are the best places. The tourist trap places are two spots across the street from each other in South Philly called Pat's and Geno's and those are certainly good but there are better ones they might be willing to tell you about.

[Joe Vasile]

My only one was just past the visitor center on I95. The place was recommended to us at the center.
A TON of ketchup.
Did not realize I was right near Widener or I'd have ducked in for a look-see.

Yeah. I wouldn't recommend that but the Philly locals can tell you what are the best places. The tourist trap places are two spots across the street from each other in South Philly called Pat's and Geno's and those are certainly good but there are better ones they might be willing to tell you about.

Tony Luke's on Oregon Ave.  It's also about 3 blocks away from the old ECW Arena if there's any 90's wrestling fans.

[bman]

....I was curious as to what an actual authentic Philly Cheese-steak Sandwich consisted of? The ones I've had are made with a hoagie type bun, shaved roast beef   No! and Cheese-whiz on top.....is that correct? Maybe some grilled onions or peppers also?

LINFI3LD 5TRONG!

Authentic:

Hoagie roll  - Amoross's or equivalent
Shaved Steak (Chopped or not chopped)
Cheese Wiz
Fried Onions

[bman]

My only one was just past the visitor center on I95. The place was recommended to us at the center.
A TON of ketchup.
Did not realize I was right near Widener or I'd have ducked in for a look-see.

Yeah. I wouldn't recommend that but the Philly locals can tell you what are the best places. The tourist trap places are two spots across the street from each other in South Philly called Pat's and Geno's and those are certainly good but there are better ones they might be willing to tell you about.

Tony Luke's on Oregon Ave.  It's also about 3 blocks away from the old ECW Arena if there's any 90's wrestling fans.

Joe...c'mon ...blah!  (Actually, it's an OK steak), but if I'm going to Tony Lukes, I'm ordering the Roast Pork, with sharp provolone and Broccoli Rabe...(One of the best Sandwiches in the City!)

From a Steak perspective I like:

Sonny's (great steak and near the Liberty bell for tourism purposes)
Claymont Steak (a little south of the Widener Campus (10 mins), but they make a GREAT cheessteak
Jims - they chop the meat which I like...and its relatively easy to get in and out of at the end of South Street
Campo's - Close to Sonny's but not as nice...

I have heard that John's Roast Pork has a great cheesesteak, but I have not had it...I plan to rectify that soon!

Pats and Genos...good tourist spot, but blah....

[Jonny Utah]

Can you guys explain this "cheese wiz" stuff?  Here in Boston a "steak and cheese" uses regular cheese that you would put on a cold sub, but is melted onto the steak (sometimes shaved) on the grill.

[bman]

Can you guys explain this "cheese wiz" stuff?  Here in Boston a "steak and cheese" uses regular cheese that you would put on a cold sub, but is melted onto the steak (sometimes shaved) on the grill.

There is no explanation...
It's a substance that is dreadful under most other uses, but add it to the steak, (especially of you've had 6+ drinks...) = golden deliciousness!

[PBR...]

....I was curious as to what an actual authentic Philly Cheese-steak Sandwich consisted of? The ones I've had are made with a hoagie type bun, shaved roast beef and Cheese-whiz on top.....is that correct? Maybe some grilled onions or peppers also?

LINFI3LD 5TRONG!

Yes.. Tony Luke's is good as is Jim's on south street... Pats and Geno's are good as well... BUT YOU MUST have Amoroso rolls(water they use is the key to why they are so good).  The establishments listed previously use nothing but...  ALSO A MUST... KNOW how to order! KNOW WHAT YOU WANT BEFORE YOU STEP UP TO ORDER! Jims for example will make you go to the back of the line if you step up and go "uhhhhhh....let's see what I want" and the lines can be 50+ people long at times. AND HERE IS HOW TO ORDER! KNOW IT...LIVE IT... LOVE IT.... How To Order a Philly Cheesesteak
When ordering a cheesesteak, the idea is to let the cashier know a.) that you would like a cheesesteak, b.) what type of cheese you want, and c.) whether or not you want fried onions. And you have to be as concise as possible while doing so.

Locals have become so adept at this practice that they basically have it down to three words: saying "one wiz with" to the person behind the counter means that you would like one cheesesteak [denoted by the "one"] with Cheeze Wiz as your choice of cheese [denoted by the "wiz"] and with fried onions [denoted by the "with"].

Similarly, saying "one provolone without" would secure you a single cheesesteak [one] made with provolone cheese [provolone] and without fried onions [without].

KNOW IT.....LIVE IT.....LOVE IT.... Hope you have a great time in our city.

[D O.C.]

bluenote must be pulling your chain. He's one of those Oregon vegans.

[bluenote]

bluenote must be pulling your chain. He's one of those Oregon vegans.

....NOT.... I pretty much eat anything (unfortunately for my gut and heart)...in fact I'm going into Portland today to find the best Philly Cheese Steak I can.... searching YELP now!!! 

[MonroviaCat]

bluenote must be pulling your chain. He's one of those Oregon vegans.

....NOT.... I pretty much eat anything (unfortunately for my gut and heart)...in fact I'm going into Portland today to find the best Philly Cheese Steak I can.... searching YELP now!!! 

Still pulling your chain though--since I don't think he's headed to Chester, PA to try any of the recommended places.....but neither am I 

[D3MAFAN]

So how long is the trek from Oregon to Pennsylvania for those that are traveling on the road. I would think it would be close to two days (non-stop).

[SaintsFAN]

So how long is the trek from Oregon to Pennsylvania for those that are traveling on the road. I would think it would be close to two days (non-stop).

43 hours by car with multiple drivers.  By bus, a single driver can only drive for 10 hours and you want to say that is at an average of 50 mph (with stops - I used to be in the Transportation Industry).

[SaintsFAN]

....I was curious as to what an actual authentic Philly Cheese-steak Sandwich consisted of? The ones I've had are made with a hoagie type bun, shaved roast beef and Cheese-whiz on top.....is that correct? Maybe some grilled onions or peppers also?

LINFI3LD 5TRONG!

Bluenote!!  My man and his cheese-whiz.  Love me some cheese-whiz -- much to the chagrin of my in-laws and wife.