Philly Cheese Steak

TheMercenary · 06-28-2011, 08:19 AM

Watched a pretty funny show on Travel Channel about a contest between two rather famous (according to the show anyway) places in Philly that make the best cheese steaks. Since some of you guys are near there is one really better than the other? Is it really that big of a deal? I mean is just a cheese steak. Anybody ever been to one or the other?

Pat's vs Tony Luke's....

http://www.travelchannel.com/Places_...ly-cheesesteak

Undertoad · 06-28-2011, 08:43 AM

In Philadelphia, there is NO BIGGER DEAL than determining who has the best steak!

But there is a big Problem in that the places that are famous, such as Pat's, don't make the best steak. I've had Pat's and racist Geno's and both are sub-par. Jim's on South does a better one and I'm sure there are places in the northeast that are better. I always preferred Dalessandro's in Roxborough but they are under new management and this is always a concern. Both Wolf and I favor Pudge's of Blue Bell but this is a suburban location so the city folk will dismiss it.

TheMercenary · 06-28-2011, 08:44 AM

Well I may be heading up that way in the fall so where should I go for the best in your opinion?

Undertoad · 06-28-2011, 08:46 AM

Sorry for my late edit. Where will you be staying?

TheMercenary · 06-28-2011, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Undertoad

Sorry for my late edit. Where will you be staying?

Not sure yet. My bro-in-law lives in Jersey and I owe him a visit. We hope to make it up this fall when the weather cools off. Visit a few days in D.C. and then head up that way.

BrianR · 06-28-2011, 08:54 AM

Everyone in Philly has an opinion on this topic and discussions can become quite, um, spirited. I can't say I've ever been to Tony Luke's but I have three or four places I prefer above others. I will admit to have done a taste test between the long-standing rivals Pat's and Gino's (I preferred Pat's).

I judge the sandwich on several levels: appearance, flavor of meat, the bun, quantity *if you skimp, you suck!) and price. Oh, anything that is called a "Philly steak sandwich", sold outside the general area of Philly, is a pale imitation. Sometimes so bad that I've been tempted to take a torch to the place. However, I did train one place in Atlantic Beach to make a decent steak sandwich, and Dallas has a place that has an acceptable substitute.

I'm with Wolf and UT voting for Pudge's for my favorite western suburban location.

Spexxvet · 06-28-2011, 09:05 AM

Here's sport's talk judges and listeners results.

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Glen’s Top 10:

#1 John’s Roast Pork
#2 Steve’s
#3 Chink’s
#4 Talk of the Town
#5 Grey Lodge Pub
#6 Slack’s Hoagie Shack
#7 Sonny’s
#8 Tony Luke’s
#9 White House
#10 Dalessandro’s

The Ultimate Cheesesteak Challenge ended with a “playoff round” at Paddy Whack’s Irish Pub on South Street, featuring the Top 6. John’s Roast Pork won both the “Judges’ Choice” award and the “Listeners’ Choice” award for Philly’s #1 cheese steak, with Chink’s finishing a close second.

Spexxvet · 06-28-2011, 09:09 AM

Here's my favorite, but I grew up 6 blocks away. They DO NOT USE CHEEZEJIZ!

richlevy · 06-28-2011, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Spexxvet

Here's my favorite, but I grew up 6 blocks away. They DO NOT USE CHEEZEJIZ!

You say that likes it a good thing....

Merc, let us know when you come to town. I'd love to meet you and your family.

TheMercenary · 06-28-2011, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by richlevy

You say that likes it a good thing....

Merc, let us know when you come to town. I'd love to meet you and your family.

Thanks man, I would love to meet you as well. I think it would be grand to meet any of the Cellar folks. It would be just me and the wife as the kids are off to school.

Undertoad · 06-28-2011, 10:46 AM

Ah Merc there are not so many good steak places on the Jersey side. Depending on where you are you should probably cross the river!

Undertoad · 06-28-2011, 10:51 AM

Oh man it's lunch time and now I really need one of these. Once you start thinking about it, it's all over. Should I go get one? I could take pics.

Spexxvet · 06-28-2011, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Undertoad

Should I go get one?

Yes. And pick one up for me, too.
[Wimpy]I'd gladly pay you Tuesday for a cheesesteak today[/Wimpy]

wolf · 06-28-2011, 11:18 AM

I confirm UT and BrianR's vote on my behalf for Pudges.

I haven't had a D'Allesandro's steak since the change in ownership, but they did used to make a mean steak.

Damn. Now I want one too, but I only walked a Twinkie and a half today ... maybe if I walk to Pudges? But it does look like it's going to rain.

I'm stuck with salad.

monster · 06-28-2011, 01:20 PM

I want one too!

06-28-2011, 11:18 AM	#14
wolf lobber of scimitars Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phila Burbs Posts: 20,774	I confirm UT and BrianR's vote on my behalf for Pudges. I haven't had a D'Allesandro's steak since the change in ownership, but they did used to make a mean steak. Damn. Now I want one too, but I only walked a Twinkie and a half today ... maybe if I walk to Pudges? But it does look like it's going to rain. I'm stuck with salad. __________________ wolf eht htiw og "Conspiracies are the norm, not the exception." --G. Edward Griffin The Creature from Jekyll Island High Priestess of the Church of the Whale Penis

06-28-2011, 01:20 PM	#15
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	I want one too! __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

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06-28-2011, 08:19 AM	#1
TheMercenary “Hypocrisy: prejudice with a halo” Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Savannah, Georgia Posts: 21,393	Philly Cheese Steak Watched a pretty funny show on Travel Channel about a contest between two rather famous (according to the show anyway) places in Philly that make the best cheese steaks. Since some of you guys are near there is one really better than the other? Is it really that big of a deal? I mean is just a cheese steak. Anybody ever been to one or the other? Pat's vs Tony Luke's.... http://www.travelchannel.com/Places_...ly-cheesesteak __________________ Anyone but the this most fuked up President in History in 2012!

06-28-2011, 08:43 AM	#2
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	In Philadelphia, there is NO BIGGER DEAL than determining who has the best steak! But there is a big Problem in that the places that are famous, such as Pat's, don't make the best steak. I've had Pat's and racist Geno's and both are sub-par. Jim's on South does a better one and I'm sure there are places in the northeast that are better. I always preferred Dalessandro's in Roxborough but they are under new management and this is always a concern. Both Wolf and I favor Pudge's of Blue Bell but this is a suburban location so the city folk will dismiss it.

06-28-2011, 08:44 AM	#3
TheMercenary “Hypocrisy: prejudice with a halo” Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Savannah, Georgia Posts: 21,393	Well I may be heading up that way in the fall so where should I go for the best in your opinion? __________________ Anyone but the this most fuked up President in History in 2012!

06-28-2011, 08:46 AM	#4
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	Sorry for my late edit. Where will you be staying?

06-28-2011, 08:54 AM	#6
BrianR Cleverly disguised as a responsible adult Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,338	Everyone in Philly has an opinion on this topic and discussions can become quite, um, spirited. I can't say I've ever been to Tony Luke's but I have three or four places I prefer above others. I will admit to have done a taste test between the long-standing rivals Pat's and Gino's (I preferred Pat's). I judge the sandwich on several levels: appearance, flavor of meat, the bun, quantity if you skimp, you suck!) and price. Oh, anything that is called a "Philly steak sandwich", sold outside the general area of Philly, is a pale imitation. Sometimes so bad that I've been tempted to take a torch to the place. However, I did train one place in Atlantic Beach to make a decent steak sandwich, and Dallas has a place that has an acceptable substitute. I'm with Wolf and UT voting for Pudge's for my favorite western suburban location. __________________ Never be afraid to tell the world who you are. -- Anonymous Last edited by BrianR; 06-28-2011 at 08:56 AM. Reason: typo*

06-28-2011, 09:09 AM	#8
Spexxvet Makes some feel uncomfortable Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 10,346	Here's my favorite, but I grew up 6 blocks away. They DO NOT USE CHEEZEJIZ! __________________ "I'm certainly free, nay compelled, to spread the gospel of Spex. " - xoxoxoBruce

06-28-2011, 10:46 AM	#11
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	Ah Merc there are not so many good steak places on the Jersey side. Depending on where you are you should probably cross the river!

06-28-2011, 10:51 AM	#12
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	Oh man it's lunch time and now I really need one of these. Once you start thinking about it, it's all over. Should I go get one? I could take pics.

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