Posted on 06/24/2006 6:01:02 AM PDT by Tribune7
Gastronomes the world over will be forever in debt to Pat Olivieri, who invented the Philadelphia Cheesesteak in 1930.
It is probably the best invention in the history of mankind.
Nearly every Philadelphian has certainly heard of and probably has eaten one of Pat's cheesesteaks at 9th Street and Passyunk Avenue. That location is ground zero for cheesesteaks.
His big competition comes from Geno's, which is owned by Joey Vento and is located diagonally across the street. Both are open 24/7.
Pat's, most recently, got national coverage when John Kerry --- who served in Vietnam by the way--made a campaign visit to South Philly and ordered a cheesesteak with Swiss cheese. (An urban legend going around has him asking for brie and Chardonnay).
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Pretty politically incorrect.
Neither Pat's or Geno's uses "Steakum".
You were sold a fake cheese steak!
Sorry, but the GREATEST cheessteak in the world is served at the White House Sub Shop on Pacific and Mississippi in Atlantic City. I was there today and ordered a "half" sandwich (which is about 12 inches!).
Does that make Pat an ass too?
BTW If you don't know where Pat's is, your the ass!
Considering the fact that you are supporting that corrupt RINO Giuliani, I must say that your judgement in at least two areas should be called into question. ;-)
Go to the Weiner Circle in Chicago at 2:00 am and start hemming and hawing on what you want.
Yor better off tapeing a kick me sign on your ass.
Its a sport.
I'll have to try it some day.
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