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All Things Considered => General Discussion--Food Related => Topic started by: Bar-B-Lew on October 16, 2018, 11:09:37 PM
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Bentley, take this down if not allowed. I am hoping it is OK since it is not promoting any business of mine or someone else's peddling their products on here.
With that out of the way, I read an article about a year ago about the best Italian Beef sandwiches in the Chicagoland area and have seen a few TV shows with battles for bragging rights. So, I decided that I was going to attempt to visit some of these places.
I've been to six places recently and some folks have urged me to start a blog about the sandwiches I have tried. Well, here it is -Lew's Italian Beef Tour (https://italianbeeftour.blogspot.com/) Looking forward to your comments on the posts in the blog. Hopefully, it will help some of you out when you travel to the area.
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All of those sandwiches look great.
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All of those sandwiches look great.
Yes they do and thanks for the tour.
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Most interesting.. The best looking, I thought, were at the top.
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Been to several of those...nice looking pics. Thanks for sharing!
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I plan to hit 2-3 more before the end of October. Then it will be radio silence until I am back in Chicago again in 2019.
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I was able to make it to Portillo's tonight for dinner on the way back to the hotel from a work meeting. I got a beef and cheddar this time since I have not had one for too many years. Also, I had a Polish sausage with grilled onions and mustard. Great dinner!
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So some of these place offer the hot peppers, but not the Giardiniera, or is that just the same thing? And cheese on an Italian Beef from the patio. Never seen cheese on an IB!
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I love Italian beef. Now that I relocated to Indianapolis, I don't have to travel far to get some. Heck...we have 3 Portillo's now!
On a side note, I smoked up 2 medium rare top rounds on the Grid Iron over the weekend and cut 'em up super thin for lunch meat. I decided to heat some up for a hot sandwich, and it was very reminiscent of Italian beef. I need to do some research and work on a true Italian beef this fall/winter.
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So some of these place offer the hot peppers, but not the Giardiniera, or is that just the same thing? And cheese on an Italian Beef from the patio. Never seen cheese on an IB!
hot peppers and giardiniera are one and the same in the Chicagoland on an Italian Beef and I get cheese about 50% of the time. Probably because I am from the land of cheesesteaks
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Awesome looking sandwiches!
Thanks for sharing. Back in the late 70's/early 80's I lived out in the Wheaton/Carol Stream area. Regret not having sampled places as you show here. Chicago is noted for lots of good food venues.
Z
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It would be cool if some other folks on here did something similar with regional specialties in their area. I may do the same thing with chicken wings and microbreweries.
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It would be cool if some other folks on here did something similar with regional specialties in their area. I may do the same thing with chicken wings and microbreweries.
I wish I could do something like that, I could offer up a McDonalds tour or a Wendys tour. We just don't have anything that I would consider regional other than BBQ and I truly don't like it enough anymore to do it.
I also am not overly impressed when we do go end up eating it out.
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It would be cool if some other folks on here did something similar with regional specialties in their area. I may do the same thing with chicken wings and microbreweries.
I wish I could do something like that, I could offer up a McDonalds tour or a Wendys tour. We just don't have anything that I would consider regional other than BBQ and I truly don't like it enough anymore to do it.
I also am not overly impressed when we do go end up eating it out.
I thought Kansas had some good steakhouses.
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Yeah, Mayberry is not know for any "dishes"...Only been 5 years, so really not enough time, but if we ever do get over to the Chesapeake, might try 2 or 3 crab houses!
I wish I could do something like that...
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They have some pretty good ones in Kansas City, we did eat at 'Jess & Jims' a few weeks ago, some folks love it, others not so much.
I had the 30oz Porterhouse, I get my steaks rare, it was pretty good, not outstanding but my wife got the sliders and they were really VERY good.
We also eat every now and then at a place called "Next Gen Chophouse" in Maple Hill Kansas.
They have some awfully good steaks also, I have had the bacon wrapped filet and the bone in ribeye on a few occasions, both of those are all I have tried steakwise there.
We get the shrimp poppers for appetizers, they are phenomenal. Big prawns, bacon wrapped and grilled and drizzled in some kind of spicy bbq sauce.
Their burgers are also quite good, they never dissapoint.
We are thinking about going there again this weekend, if we do, I will grab a few photos.
It is a very nice addition to this area, pricey enough to keep out some but well worth it.
We always sit at the bar, the one bar tender is phenomenal, he does the kind of things you see those high end folks do, tossing glasses kind of stuff.
The fried green tomatoes are also really good.
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It would be cool if some other folks on here did something similar with regional specialties in their area. I may do the same thing with chicken wings and microbreweries.
If you ever make it to North Carolina I'd love to jump in on the wings and beer tour.
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It would be cool if some other folks on here did something similar with regional specialties in their area. I may do the same thing with chicken wings and microbreweries.
If you ever make it to North Carolina I'd love to jump in on the wings and beer tour.
I've been to 8 breweries in PA and IL in the last 3 months so I have a start to write about. Only been disappointed by one of them.
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Here are a few pictures from tonight’s dinner.
The burgers are truly crazy good.
Have no idea how to “right†the pictures and I have tried? (Admin Edit: I really wanted to read the menu!)
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A burger that fits the bun, I would have one just for that reason alone!
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Before posting a picture: open the picture, rotate it 90 deg., save it. Close. Go back in & open the picture, rotate to proper view. Save it. Post it.
Once a crooked picture is posted I have found I have to delete the post, do the above procedure then repost.
Anymore I do the above procedure to all the pictures that I am going to post before I do any posting. Have not had a problem since. I do all my picture posting from my iPhone 8+.
Z
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Thanks, cuz I had no idea how to do it! I had to save the picture to my computer, then download to imgur, then put a link in the thread!
Before posting a picture: open the picture, rotate it 90 deg., save it. Close. Go back in & open the picture, rotate to proper view. Save it. Post it.
Once a crooked picture is posted I have found I have to delete the post, do the above procedure then repost.
Anymore I do the above procedure to all the pictures that I am going to post before I do any posting. Have not had a problem since. I do all my picture posting from my iPhone 8+.
Z
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That is a great looking burger, which one did you get? What are Calf Fries?
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I thought Rocky Mt Oysters were suppose to be sheep testicles? Or does the type of animal matter?
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I thought Rocky Mt Oysters were suppose to be sheep testicles? Or does the type of animal matter?
Calf fries, at least as we know them are beef testicles.....and done right, are outstanding. I have heard “Rocky Mountain oysters “ and to us anyway, are the same.
The burger I get is the original, if you notice they bring condiments to me on a different plate. They do a great job on the burgers,They taste so beefy .
They are cattle ranchers and this is a “side jobâ€. You can google the whole operation. Pretty neat deal.
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I always thought calf fries were beef and further more sliced and served like a chip and RMO were sheep or lamb and were served whole...but maybe it is just a colloquial thing?
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I always thought calf fries were beef and further more sliced and served like a chip and RMO were sheep or lamb and were served whole...but maybe it is just a colloquial thing?
You are right about calf fries, some of the folks we run with call them RMO’s, never eaten them whole and wouldn’t, best I can tell a parakeet’s whole would take me out of the running. We have been to many a church social and they are on the menu. VFW’s or Legion hall and Bam, standard fare.
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I love country fried steak sandwiches. Only a handful of places that I have ever been have them on the menu. Every tried it from there? It's making my mouth water just thinking about it.
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I love country fried steak sandwiches. Only a handful of places that I have ever been have them on the menu. Every tried it from there? It's making my mouth water just thinking about it.
I have not but my wife has gotten the chicken fried a few times and it’s great. I will try one and snap a photo, just have always landed on the burger or steak.
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Will be curious to see if the sauce is the same Sawmill gravy that would be served if it were an entree!
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Will be curious to see if the sauce is the same Sawmill gravy that would be served if it were an entree!
The few places around here that serve them fry them then dunk in beef gravy then place on a bun. So it's a dark semi thin gravy as opposed to the thicker white type. Im not a huge fan of the white gravy.
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Interesting chain of posts, as when I have asked folks what is the difference between Country & Chicken fried, I was always told Country has a brown gravy and Chicken Sawmill or white...This seems to bear that out!
I love country fried steak sandwiches.
I have not but my wife has gotten the chicken fried a few times and it’s great.
Will be curious to see if the sauce is the same Sawmill gravy that would be served if it were an entree!
The few places around here that serve them fry them then dunk in beef gravy then place on a bun. So it's a dark semi thin gravy as opposed to the thicker white type. Im not a huge fan of the white gravy.
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Back on track to this thread (sort of), I have added a new post. Since I will not be having any Italian Beef sandwiches for a while, I have added the cheesesteak to the blog tour since I can get them almost anywhere here in Eastern PA. First post is on the blog for those interested.
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Added another variation of the cheesesteak as I had one for lunch today.
Lew's Italian Beef Tour (https://italianbeeftour.blogspot.com/)
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The ones you show just look like they have more flavor then Jims, Pats or Geno's, the only 3 I have had!
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Went out to buy some homemade pierogies by a local church today and stopped for another cheesesteak. Had some local soda, A-Treat Birch Beer, while there. Blog updated.
I'm starting to feel like a food critic. Maybe I can get a TV show. ;D
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Greg's West End Saloon (Allentown, PA)
The Brass Rail (Allentown, PA)
Geno's (Philadelphia, PA)
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1st one looks like a BBQ Beef on a Hoagie. 2nd a chopped beef & onions with red sauce? And 3rd looks like Lingua and mushrooms?
Are they all in the same family of sandwich?
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all cheesesteaks
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What sauce is on the 1st one? Gino's, what a disappointment that was!
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What sauce is on the 1st one? Gino's, what a disappointment that was!
A red sauce that is mixed on the grill with the meat, onions and cheese near the end of the cook before putting on the sandwich.
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https://www.chicagotribune.com/dining/ct-food-best-italian-beef-chicago-als-johnnies-20200722-et5l7liw3bgvhpncxybs6fzwyu-story.html
Just saw this article online about the best Italian Beef sandwiches in Chicago.
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Read a little bit, power out since 3. Do not know how folks do this stuff on a phone. Takes me 5 minutes to write something like this. I look forward to seeing the 20, saw 1st two and could not take it anymore.
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Seeing that it put AL's at #1, now I'm really curious how mine stacks up against it in this thread
https://pelletfan.com/index.php?topic=1718.0
As I mentioned in the post I remember it being close, but haven't tried them side by side.
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From the pictures at least...Scatchell’s Beef & Pizza would be my pick!
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I've only had 5 of the 20. Who knows now when I will ever get back to Chicago on a regular basis to be able to try some of these others.
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From the pictures at least Scatchell’s Beef & Pizza would be my pick!
Paradise pup or Johnnie's look the best to me.
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Johnnie's is good.
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Which 5, I wanna see if any were in my top 3!
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Al's
Johnnie's
Portillo's
Buona
Patio
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Al's looks like it is pot roast.
Johnnie's looks good, but needs more beef.
Portillo's I have had and at least at the suburban location we ate at, not for me.
Buona was a top 5 for me.
Patio needs more Giardiniera.
Al's
Johnnie's
Portillo's
Buona
Patio
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A California Cheese Steak from Biaggio's Pizzeria, Allentown, PA - This is the small size. Large is 50% bigger.
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That looks good....and messy. I add banana peppers to mine occasionally as well. Looks like tomato, lettuce, and pickle as well? Anything else?
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beef, grilled onions, probably american cheese topped with mayo, lettuce, tomato, pickles and banana peppers on I believe an Amoroso 12" roll
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I would try it with the tomato, the pickles are definitely out!
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I'll take mine with onions, cheese and green (bell) peppers. Plus as Bentley said no pickles!!
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That is one thing I miss about living back east, good cheese steak sandwiches.
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I am heading out of state for a few weeks so I decided to have a cheesesteak before I leave since I won't get to have one for a while. ;D
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Having lived in California for 52 years of my 60+ years, I wonder what makes this cheese steak get that designation?
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Having lived in California for 52 years of my 60+ years, I wonder what makes this cheese steak get that designation?
Lettuce, tomato, and mayo
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I did not see the earlier lettuce comment. Lettuce on a cheese steak, that is totally unacceptable. That is like putting lettuce on Nacho's!
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Lettuce, tomato, and mayo on a cheeseburger is also known as a California cheeseburger, and if you put it on a long roll it is known as a California cheeseburger sub
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I did not see the earlier lettuce comment. Lettuce on a cheese steak, that is totally unacceptable. That is like putting lettuce on Nacho's!
Lettuce belongs in a salad. ;D
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Picked up a Jersey Mike's giant size Big Kahuna steak sandwich - beef, lots of cheese (American), grilled peppers, onions, mushrooms, and jalapenos. I have not had this sandwich in over 5 years, and have not had a cheese steak in over a month.
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The only hot one I ever get from there is the Reuben. Pretty solid. Don't believe I've tried the cheese steak.
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Stopped and grabbed a cheesesteak at Wawa (regional gas station mega convenience store) on my way home from the brewery on Friday night.
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We have those somewhat around here. Have to go more towards Mt Pilot to find one...How was it?
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We have those somewhat around here. Have to go more towards Mt Pilot to find one...How was it?
Better than Subway, but not something I would eat regularly.
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Never had a Subway cheese steak...I think I tried to stay away from beef products at Subway after my one and only meatball sub!
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Nice video on some cheesesteak bun baking in Philadelphia.
https://youtu.be/AYvuovuMpkI
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I saw the headline for that story in my news feed earlier today but didn't watch it. Thanks for sharing. I thought it was a great story. Some interesting equipment that he has.
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I am not sure of the style of the guys raw meat. At 1st I though the balls were ground beef, that won't work. Then it looked some what food processor(ed). I like to chop up my beef during cooking and blend in the fixins to finish it, so I get what he was doing with the onions. Can't be pulling cheese out of a dish and putting it on the bread 1st, that is not for me.
Glad to hear he had hundreds of failures! Don't feel quit as bad!
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A lot of Philly places use a cheese sauce versus melting cheese slices
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You mean Whiz? I know that is an option and is put on with a mustard stick, but that looked like melted Provolone he was putting on!
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It's possible it was melted provolone or some other kind of white cheese sauce.
Some of these places just have a huge pile of meat staying warm on the griddle on one side while they are cooking more on the hot side. I remember being at Geno's or Pat's one time and it took about 10-15 seconds for them to hand me a sandwich after I ordered it. I couldn't believe how fast it was, but that is the speed they need to work in order to keep the line flowing and the meat grilling. They don't have time to melt slices of cheese as they are not making each sandwich from fresh sliced meat to each order.
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You mean Whiz? I know that is an option and is put on with a mustard stick, but that looked like melted Provolone he was putting on!
I agree.
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Your comments ring very true Lew. Probably why our Cheese Steaks made at home taste so much better!
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Here is an interesting read about cheesesteaks.
https://www.inquirer.com/philly-tips/philadelphia-cheesesteak-facts-20210524.html
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If you have not read the article, this is the photo on it. That might be the best looking steak sandwich I have ever seen!
I do not think I would care for the "Philly Taco"...
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look at all of that meat cooking on the griddle
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I found the Cheese Whiz comment interesting too! Man, 2 days later an I remember...
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https://6abc.com/best-cheesteak-in-philly-philadelphia-cheesesteak-who-has-the-jim-pappas/10683798/
I have not watched it yet, but figured I would share. Nothing like a cheesesteak bracket to determine who has the best.
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I am heading to Philly at the end of the month for a 4 day weekend. I have several cheesesteak places on my list to try. I won't get to all of them, but will hit several. I am going to have Pat's for breakfast on my first day as that is near some things I want to see (murals, historical markers) on my way up Broad St back toward the hotel in Center City. I may be able to have one for lunch and dinner that day too. I'm guessing 3-5 places while I am there.
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Gotta ask this, do the “legit” places offer wet? If so, do they recommend it that way?
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Gotta ask this, do the “legit” places offer wet? If so, do they recommend it that way?
If you are talking Italian beef, yes, almost everywhere I have had one you can get it "wet". If you are talking cheesesteak, that is unheard of as there is no au jus to dip it into as the meat is cooked on the griddle and not roasted in a liquid like an Italian beef.
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Gotta ask this, do the “legit” places offer wet? If so, do they recommend it that way?
If you are talking Italian beef, yes, almost everywhere I have had one you can get it "wet". If you are talking cheesesteak, that is unheard of as there is no au jus to dip it into as the meat is cooked on the griddle and not roasted in a liquid like an Italian beef.
Yep, my mistake, for some reason brain fade.
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Pat's King of Steaks
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Sonny's
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Campo's
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Ranking from this trip. I tried all of them wit onions and whiz. I would eat the top 3 again.
1. Ishkabibbles
2. Campo's
3. Pat's
4. Sonny's
5. Carmen's
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Just by the photos I had the same 1, 2!
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I just came across this on Instagram. It is most likely the most mouth watering cheesesteak pic I have seen.
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Looks great. Can't believe it is in Brooklyn
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What do you have there dk117?
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ugh you guys are too fast! I upload from my phone and type on my PC.
I was in Philly last week. This is a turkey cheesesteak from Reading Terminal Market. A remoulade/thousand island type sauce, some perfectly sautéed peppers and onions with a very generous cut of turkey. My only criticism would have been to slice the turkey thinner, otherwise excellent.
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and the mrs with her classic philly cheesesteak. I felt it was under seasoned, but she enjoyed it.
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When were you there? I was there last Friday (DeNic's roast beef) and last Sunday (Carmen's cheesesteak and Italian hoagie). Where did you buy your sandwiches from? What brought you to Philly?
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oops, I forgot you were a PA guy. We were there Saturday and Sunday ... and Monday. Too many options for just one visit.
Mine was from The Original Turkey. I believe the wifes was SPATARO'S CHEESESTEAKS. These pictures were Saturday, looks like we probably just missed each other ;D
We were on a tour of Villanova for my oldest. It's in her top 3 list for colleges to attend in 2022.
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PS and I'm going to try to not make this political, but that's impossible these days. Philadelphia was such a joy. Clean, organized, polite people, NICE people. I come from the Pacific Northwest, been doing a lot of catch up traveling lately, and it's pretty clear Portland/Seattle are in trouble. Philly is not without it's problems, but wow it was so refreshing to see a normal well run city.
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Wow! Portland and Seattle must be in REALLY BAD shape if you thought so highly of Philly. Philly is the last place I think of for cleanliness, and polite and nice people. This coming from someone who lived about 30 years of my life 70 miles north of there. I usually go down there a few times a year for a sporting event, art exhibit at a museum, or concert and try to get a long weekend when possible. I got there after 9am last Friday and started my drive back home about 9am this Monday.
I think they have done a good job of attempting to clean up the historical areas.
If you get to go again, go to McGillin's Pub. It is the oldest running pub in Pennsylvania and opened sometime in the 1800s. Great beer list and the food is very good and really inexpensive. The atmosphere is pretty cool too. But, don't go after 10pm on Friday or Saturday unless you want to feel like you want to hang out with a bunch of kids in their early 20s at a nightclub.
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I have not been since 2015, jajaja, but I was thinking the same thing! I knew Portland was bad, but I did not think it had hit Seattle yet!
Wow! Portland and Seattle must be in REALLY BAD shape if you thought so highly of Philly. Philly is the last place I think of for cleanliness, and polite and nice people.
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Portland/Seattle are bad. Homelessness is a true crisis. Violence is way up. Trash everywhere. (still beautiful, but so much decline) I did have a few PA natives tell me my experience was due to my time in central city. I can say with 100% certainty, if it's Philly central city vs downtown Seattle or Portland, I'd take Philly any day of the week. This from a life long PNW resident.
If my kid goes to Villanova, I'll hit you up for more recommendations. Thanks!
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If you get to go again, go to McGillin's Pub. It is the oldest running pub in Pennsylvania and opened sometime in the 1800s. Great beer list and the food is very good and really inexpensive. The atmosphere is pretty cool too. But, don't go after 10pm on Friday or Saturday unless you want to feel like you want to hang out with a bunch of kids in their early 20s at a nightclub.
I’ve been to McGillins! Love it. I drove up from NC for a weekend and an Eagles daytime game and then spent the evening at McGillins watching the night games and having a blast. My buddy who made the trip with me was sure to take me there because his family (members) owned McGillins for quite some time at some point in its history. It’s over 150 years old.
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The recipes in these links may be helpful for those that may be interested in making their own Italian Beef sandwiches
https://www.insidehook.com/article/food-and-drink/history-italian-beef-sandwich-recipe
https://grandbaby-cakes.com/italian-beef-grilled-cheese/
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I had this for a late night snack last night. Thawed a roll that I had in the freezer and heat up some meat that I had cooked earlier in the week.
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Kind of simple the way I like it!
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No need for sauce. Great just like that!!
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Doh! I was thinking cheese steak! Must have a touch of giardiniera, no cheese and a dip in da juice for me to be a Great Italian Beef! But that is a good looking sandwich!
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It was a cheesesteak. I put the provolone on the roll. Beef had onions, mushrooms and hot peppers mixed in with it.
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Then it was a 9!
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The Spataro sandwich looks more my speed than the Tony Luke. How were they?
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The Spataro sandwich looks more my speed than the Tony Luke. How were they?
I would give Spataro a 7 and Tony Luke's a 4.
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I'd eat either. Both look good.
A big downside to living our west, no Cheesesteak places.
You can find one in a restaurant sometimes, but no comparison to back east.
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The Spataro does look good and better then the Tony Lukes, although I like the look of those onions. I just like the beef chopped and not thin sliced! Surprised at a 4 though, man, that is bad in my opinion!
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The Spataro does look good and better then the Tony Lukes, although I like the look of those onions. I just like the beef chopped and not thin sliced! Surprised at a 4 though, man, that is bad in my opinion!
It wasn't chopped like every other place I have been, it was very greasy, the onions were almost raw, and the beef had no flavor like others. I was very disappointed. I went to John's Pork first because they were ranked #1 on some lists, but they closed at 5 do to the pandemic so I settled for Tony's which was the next closest on my list.
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I was amazed when we went to Philly in Winter of 2015 and both Geno's and Jim's had zero flavor! The 1st cheese steak I had in Philly was at Jim's in 2002 and it was great.
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I thought Pat's was way better than Geno's and that Tony Luke's was close to Geno's. Jim's may have been the best I have had yet, but Ishkabibble's was pretty good too.
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The Pizza Joint - Allentown, PA - good sandwich, small grilled onions, light on the red sauce, cheese melted with meat and topped with cheese sauce. Was not a fan of the roll which was similar to a Primo Hoagie's roll.
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Vince's Cheese Steak's - Allentown, PA - former brick and mortar locations now food trucks only. They were parked at Taylor House Brewing last month. Good sandwich but was not a fan of the American cheese used.
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Keystone Pub - Whitehall, PA
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The Shack - Slatington, PA - good tasting sandwich for $5 or $6 at a bar
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BSB's - Coraopolis, PA - delivered to Cobblehaus Brewing Co
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Getting caught up on my last few months worth of cheesesteaks
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The one from Keystone Pub and the last one from Coraopolis look the best to me.
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Hops at the Paddock - cheesesteak with pierogies sauteed in butter and onions
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Oh, that looks so good.
Making me hungry, and won't be having pizza for about an hour and a half.
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Yocco's hot dogs - cheesesteak (surprisingly no red sauce which is popular around here) and a chili cheese dog
Edible cheesesteak but no need for me to have to order another one there when so many other places are better.
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I need a little more sauce in my chili dog...I guess I mean a little more runny! I like the cheesesteaks that are chopped though!
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Villa Lentini - Ballietsville, PA $11
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Charles Pizza - Whitehall, PA $9 - have not been there in probably 30 years. Don't know why I waited almost 6 years since I've been back in the area to get there. Drove by it probably 100 times during that time. Grabbed an Italian hoagie to go while there too
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Making me hungry.
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Charles Pizza - Whitehall, PA $9 - have not been there in probably 30 years. Don't know why I waited almost 6 years since I've been back in the area to get there. Drove by it probably 100 times during that time. Grabbed an Italian hoagie to go while there too
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Holy smokes, that looks fantastic.
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I am not in for the red sauce on my cheese steak, but I like the texture of that sandwich!
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I am not in for the red sauce on my cheese steak, but I like the texture of that sandwich!
Same here. Sauce is OK, but just meat, cheese, and grilled onions is my preference.
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I typically buy them as they make them. In the Lehigh Valley, they typically have red sauce on them. 70 miles down the road in Philly that would be blasphemy. I typically get them with wiz if that is the choice of cheese at a Philly location.
Will see how today goes. I may get a cheesesteak for 3rd day in a row. I have to make the rounds to drop off items at friends houses to give them back the items they left at my house last Saturday for Pierogie Fest.
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And where were the pictures of pierogi fest?
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Carl's Corner - Bethlehem, PA a block down the street from Moravian University (Moravian College back in my days there) $10
Probably one of the best I have had. Right amount of salt and pepper on the meat that could be tasted when eating. Red sauce was different than normal pizza sauce and gave the sandwich a better flavor because of it versus pizza sauce.
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So for clarification, the red sauce replaces the cheese or is in addition to it? Any other sauce options in places like this besides red sauce?
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So for clarification, the red sauce replaces the cheese or is in addition to it? Any other sauce options in places like this besides red sauce?
Cheese is under the meat on this one. No other sauce options at most places in this area than red or none.
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Today, I am going to attempt to make my own Italian Beef sandwiches. I found this discount grocer about 5 miles north of me a few months ago through a friend of mine. They have great prices on deli meats. I bought 3# of John F Martin Italian Roast Beef and had them slice pretty thin. Not sure they could have sliced thinner unless it was frozen. I threw about a pound into a crock pot with some beef stock and some spices. Will see how it turns out in a few hours as it will probably be my dinner tonight.
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I was thinking Man, crock pot, what does that have to do with a Cheese Steak...Then I look at the title again and it made sense!
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It had a good flavor, but not quite as tender as in Chicago.
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This is a slight detour from this thread but it is cheesesteak related. A cheesesteak flavored slice of pizza from Angel's Pizza in Whitehall, PA
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Looks like a good NY slice.
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Some of you may be interested in this article semi cheesesteak related.
https://6abc.com/tony-lukes-philadelphia-plead-guilty-tax-fraud-case-anthony-nicholas-lucidonio-philly-cheesesteak-owners/11832287/
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I missed the April 3rd post. That sandwich needs a lot more of Da Juice...
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I missed the April 3rd post. That sandwich needs a lot more of Da Juice...
I have a few more pounds in the freezer to try out and see if I can make it better.
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Whiz Kidz - Bethlehem, PA
I would rate this average. I was a little disappointed that they did not cook it fresh. They had the grilled meat in a steam table. Also, onions were a little too big for my liking. Lastly, it was covered by so much cheese that you could not taste the flavor of the meat. I don't have to go back there again.
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And on 1st seeing the sandwich, my initial reaction was...now that is my kind of cheese steak with Wiz!
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And on 1st seeing the sandwich, my initial reaction was...now that is my kind of cheese steak with Wiz!
Maybe you would have loved it. I've had these rolls before and they seemed better on fresh meat hot off the grill sandwiches. With this meat already cooked version, the roll seemed a little too much dough. It could also be because I've had sandwiches that have been filled with more meat than this too. It was $11.99 for a large.
https://lisciosbakery.com/
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I am going a buddies house to watch the Philadelphia Union play in the MLS (Major League Soccer) championship game today. What better way to get prepared for the game than to have a homemade Philly cheesesteak.
2 small onions and 24 oz of chip steak (thin sliced sirloin)
Jalapeno and cayenne cheddar cheese
Amoroso hoagie rolls
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Good cheesesteaks sandwiches are the think I miss most from back east.
The Amorosa rolls make the sandwich.
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Those sandwiches look better and I am sure had more flavor then the ones we had at Geno's and Jim's several years ago. I can just look at them and see that!
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They look outstanding.
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Ditka's Italian beef I bought at GFS in Pittsburgh
Marconi's hot giardinera bought at GFS in Pittsburgh
Chipotle monterrey jack cheese bought at GFS in Pittsburgh
Lusitania hoagie roll a local bread
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Looks tasty! Surprised you didn't use Amoroso rolls. ;D
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So the beef is already sliced? Kind of like the cheesesteak stuff from RD?
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So the beef is already sliced? Kind of like the cheesesteak stuff from RD?
The sliced beef and juice are frozen in a container. Thaw, put in a pan on medium for a few minutes to get the meet warm, put in a roll and eat. Weight of container contents is 2.25#. It says it makes approximately 5 sandwiches. It made 2 for me.
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Looks tasty! Surprised you didn't use Amoroso rolls. ;D
These rolls are better than store bought Amoroso as long as you use them right away. They don't stay fresh long.
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Birthright Brewing - Nazareth, PA - cheesesteak that had poblano peppers in it and great fresh cut fries
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Grove Street Pub - North Catasauqua, PA
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Berlinsville Hotel - Walnutport, PA
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Victory Brewing - Philadelphia, PA
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Main St Diner - Northampton, PA
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Victory is clearly the Victor! That is a Classic Cheesesteak!
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Probably the best of the last batch that I posted but they were all pretty good.
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They all look great, but I agree with Bentley, the one from Victory Brewing looks best.
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Victory here also.
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A new deli opened up near where I grew up which is about 20 minutes from where I live. A buddy of mine has got rave reviews on the cheesesteak and the Italian hoagie from his parents. My brother has also seen pics and rave reviews on Facebook. I think I will try it this weekend. I am heading that way anyway to try the Peanut Butter Cup Milk Stout at the Taylor House Brewery on Friday.
I would eat a cheesesteak again at every place I posted on the last few photos from last nights posts.
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After almost 17 years of not having a drink, this is still wrong on so many levels.
I am heading that way anyway to try the Peanut Butter Cup Milk Stout at the Taylor House Brewery...
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This is pretty entertaining and maybe educating. A guy working a shift at Philly cheesesteak shop
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gGsy9bqpbaU
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Again, my kind of sandwich!
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House made sandwich
Hatch green chile turkey breast and onions sauteed in garlic chili olive oil on an Amoroso roll with some Chicago hot giardinera
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Is that a Whole Wheat roll ?
No mayo ?
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Is that a Whole Wheat roll ?
No mayo ?
Not this time. It was an Amoroso roll. I do have some Walmart whole wheat rolls that I have been eating lately to increase fiber intake and reduce flour related carbs.
And, no mayo either. I did top with some melted shredded cheese with chipotle, jalapeno, and habanero in it.
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Italian beef with Italian sausage from Portillo's
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Buck's store Bar and Grill If you want the most fantastic cheesesteaks this is the place. I had the Philly Cheesesteak with onions and peppers on a great tasting roll. It was made to perfection as I did not need to add any condiments to improve the taste. Over the ears i have many cheesesteaks to include those made in Philly and without a doubt this was the best. My wife had the chicken cheesesteak with onions, lettuce and tomatoes. Best she ever had. She said it was perfectly seasoned. She did not even add salt and she is one to add salt to everything. Bucks Store Bar and Grill is located in farmland in Princess Anne MD and the current owner has now owned for three vears. He will engage you in conversation and you will find out he is passionate about his cooking and his small bar and grill. So if you are in the Princess Anne / Crisfield MD area and you want a fantastic cheesesteak go here for IMO you will not be disappointed.
I should have taken a picture however I did not have a camera. I got the large and ate the whole thing.
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Thanks for the info. That is a 4 hour drive one way for me so probably won't be making that trip soon. Maybe I can plan a trip there with the wife and dog for a weekend.
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I was checking it out also, 8 hour round trip for me too! A shame that beautiful Chesapeake Bay only has 2 ways across! It is only about 120 miles as the crow flies!
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Stopped in Easton, PA this morning on my way to pick up my wife at the Newark airport.
Cheesesteak from Giacomo's near Lafayette College that has won local cheesesteak awards. It was different. Almost tasted like a pizza with the sauce mixed in with extremely melted cheese.
Italian Hoagie from Noto's Deli.
Statue of Larry Holmes on the PA side of the Delaware River that splits PA and NJ.
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Mike Ditka's Italian Beef that I had in the freezer from a purchase in October from GFS near Coraopolis, PA west of Pittsburgh.
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Stahley's Cellarette in Allentown, PA
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DiNic's roast beef at Reading Terminal Market in Philly with long hots
Very close to Chicago Italian beef sandwich
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Had some cheesesteak sausage today that was very good.
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Was it an all beef sausage?
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Was it an all beef sausage?
I am not certain about that. The French Onion flavor that I bought specifically said it was beef but the cheesesteak one did not. It did taste like beef.
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Did not know how/if this can be shared here directly from Facebook, so the author is in the upper left. Who puts ketchup on a Cheese Steak? That is Sacrilegious! Other wise, looks great. never seen triple cheese!
LA Cheese Steak. (https://youtube.com/shorts/bWfDmo6gX44?feature=share)
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What else did they put on that after the ketchup? Looked like some sort of aoli or something.
Now, I am itching to buy that full size griddle insert for my Weber Genesis so I can griddle up some cheesesteaks.
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I would hope that isn't catsup. :puke:
Looks they put onions and some sort of seasoning on it to me.
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I would hope that isn't catsup. :puke:
Looks they put onions and some sort of seasoning on it to me.
Right after the ketchup, they put some lighter color liquid on the sandwich.
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Per the College Boys Cheesesteak website, it is mayo that they put on after the ketchup.
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I saw it this time.
The seasoning went on "before" the catsup.
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I could live with the mayo, but...
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Went to a concert last night in Stroudsburg, PA in the Poconos about 50 minutes north of my house. Stopped at Teddy's University Bar for a cheesesteak. Had watched a tik tok guy a while back talk about this cheesesteak. I didn't know what I was getting into when I ordered the Kitchen Sink though.
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Negative! Inappropriate use of bacon!
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May have been one of the best sandwiches I have ever eaten and certainly worth $16.50.
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That looks yummy. Is that bacon I see on it ?
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That looks yummy. Is that bacon I see on it ?
Yes, bacon on the top.
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looks good! Would take me two days to eat that beauty.
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Portillo's Big Beef
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Al's #1 Beef
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I like the second one better.
Never heard of Okra on a sandwich (if that's what it is).
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I like the second one better.
Never heard of Okra on a sandwich (if that's what it is).
That is giardinera - hot peppers, celery, carrots, cauliflower all chopped small and in an oil. What you thought was okra is the hot peppers.
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I'm with Bruce on this one, the first one nothing really looks great to me right down to the roll. Maybe it is just the picture.
What is on the second one?
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I will eat either. Al's looks' like it is Wet!
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https://www.thedailymeal.com/1499233/regional-cheesesteak-tomato-sauce/
I live in this area discussed in the article.
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I have never even considered trying it. I doubt I will remember, but if I do the next time I make one I will have to try it. To me it would seem like it would make it more like a meatball sandwich, as silly as that might sound!
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Some places ladle it over the top of the sandwich under the cheese. Others mix the sauce in with the meat.
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I love Philly Cheese steaks and having bacon on it would only make it better. It has been a long time since I had a great Philly Cheese steak. I have been smoking four pounds of bacon about every two months.
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I went to a concert in Philly last night and stopped by John's Roast Pork this morning before heading home. They open at 10am. I was there at 10:30am and there were about 15 people there in line or eating. Some people ordered 5+ sandwiches to go.
I thought it was one of the better steak sandwiches that I have had. They usually rank in the top 5 of every rankings of Philly places that I have read. This was my first time there. They are only open 10-5 Tue-Sat.
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Onions, cheese on bottom?
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melted white american on bottom as i think they flipped it from griddle into roll
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I have never had a Chicago Italian Beef sandwich in Chicago. My question to those that have, and those that have tried Louie's Italian Beef seasoning mix, are they comparable, or is Louis's Italian Beef seasoning mix not even close to what you would get in Chicago?
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Never had the seasoning mix, but my guess it is not like it is getting an original sandwich at one of the better places in Chicago.
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Headed to Philadelphia, then Lansdale, PA area in late June. Any recommendations in general Lansdale area for a good Cheesesteak?
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Headed to Philadelphia, then Lansdale, PA area in late June. Any recommendations in general Lansdale area for a good Cheesesteak?
Google search mentions Giuliano's, Pudge's, and Ray's...I have never been to either.
For Philly John's Roast Pork (but they have early hours), Ishkabibbles and Angelo's. I have been to the first two and they are really good.
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Thanks Lew. Will definitely try to get to John's, or Ishcabibbles on way in. We are taking a red eye so will be there in the morning. Based on what I have read, and your recommendations, will probably try ray's and judges the rest of my time in the area. Thanks.