This is Not a Cheesesteak
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Insulting is how I’d describe this article by Freddy Sherman, a native Philadelphian who writes articles for Yahoo.com. Remember yahoo.com? It was the jawn before Google came along and kicked its ass. Sherman wrote an article about the best places for a Philly cheesesteak, and predictably, it was awful.
Here’s why it was awful. First, I would change the title to “Best Places for a Cheesesteak in Philly.” No one in Philly calls it a Philly cheesesteak, why would they? It’s redundant to call it that if you’re already in the city itself. Second, Sherman lists the following places:
- Pat’s King of Steaks (yawn)
- Geno’s Steaks (gross, and used to be owned by racist and prejudiced asswipe)
- Campo’s Deli (very good sandwich and people, but very overpriced)
- Steaks on South (why go there with Ishkabibbles across the street?)
- Tony Luke’s (good, but overrated and overhyped)
Come on, Freddy. I read this and I seriously had doubts you’ve ever been outside of Center City and Old City. You should know the best cheesesteaks are at places somewhat off the beaten path. Why have a Philadelphia native write this article at all, if Yahoo was just going to recommend places that a Philadelphia tourist would already likely know about or visit? Nothing about this article makes any sense. Fucking PAT’S and GENO’S? Really, dude?
Best steaks in my opinion: Chink’s, John’s Roast Pork, Steve’s, Sonny’s, Frusco’s, Dalessandro’s, Chubby’s…almost any place that’s not Pat’s or Geno’s. Maybe I’m being too harsh here, but I think most people with a brain…even people who aren’t native Philadelphians, but don’t buy into overrated tourist traps would agree that this list sucks.
PS. If you think the only proper way to order a cheesesteak is the whole “wit/witout” way, you sound stupid and need to stop.
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Fight the good fight, Subway employee. No, not really. Guy was at Subway, in FLORIDA, getting a cheesesteak? All bets are off.
Anyway, I don’t really think putting ketchup on a cheesesteak (even an authentic one) is that big of a deal nor is there really a stigma in Philly for it.
via @erinmully
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This cheesesteak “costume” is more accurate than some of the sandwiches I come across. In fact, it kinda looks more appetizing.
Happy Halloween!
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#phili #cheesesteak at #jimscheesesteaks
Arguably more annoying than when people get cheesesteaks wrong is when they can’t even spell “Philly.” I guess they can earn some points back with the Artic Splash iced tea carton that I see peeking out in the corner of this photo.
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Our buddy @radiocolin must be anxious to get home on his cross-country drive, as he sent me this. Don’t stop there, you’ll be back in the land of proper cheesesteaks soon enough.
I live in Philly but come from North Jersey/NYC, so I'm no expert. I like my cheesesteaks with provolone and fried onions - that's it. I recently got into a debate with a bunch of my high school students who insist that "real Philadelphians" put ketchup on their cheesesteaks. I vehemently disagree and believe that ketchup is for kids and people who don't like the taste of steak (or eggs, hot dogs, etc.). Who is correct?
Hey, sorry for what’s probably an awkwardly late response. But to your question—
There’s definitely debate on this topic from all parties, native Philadelphians and those who have moved here alike. Speaking for native Philadelphians, I really don’t think putting ketchup on a cheesesteak is a really common occurrence. I do it from time to time (when craving ketchup on my cheesesteak for reasons I can’t explain) but I honestly don’t think it’s something that “real Philadelphians” are obligated to do.
On the flipside, I don’t feel there’s a stigma for putting ketchup on your cheesesteak. Some people think it’s not legit to do so but I don’t really feel it’s a bad thing.
In regards to your statement about ketchup, I can see what you’re saying. I like ketchup and I loooove hot sauce but depending on what you add the condiment to, I feel that it enhances the food. Though, it could definitely mask the food with its own flavor.
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I Googled “Cheesesteak Lumpia” and this is what I found. Considering I give the OK to Cheesesteak Egg Rolls, I can’t imagine any reason why I wouldn’t OK this as well.
(Source: Flickr / museopath)
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Shank’s on Delaware Ave calls it a “cheesesteak sandwich” for shame, it’s the only place I’ve ever encountered here that does that. Upside: one of the friendliest exchanges I’ve ever had at a cheesesteak joint.
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