While visiting Philly, eating a Philly Cheesesteak was on the list. I surprised myself by crossing it off my list THREE times! Philly Cheesesteaks are sandwiches composed of thinly sliced pieces of steak, and cheese inside a large loaf of bread. It was created in Philadelphia in the 1930's. Most cheesesteak joints give you an option of having grilled onions, and a choice of cheeses like Provolone, American, and Cheez Wiz!
My first Philly Cheesesteak was at Reading Terminal Market. My friend and I walked through the endless stalls of eateries looking for a cheesesteak place. The only cheesesteak joint still open was Carmen's Famous Italian Hoagies. I had it with grilled onions and Provolone cheese. This was my most favorite from the three because it was the most fresh, and everything was cooked to order.
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The couple I was staying with through Airbnb told me about the next two cheesesteak joints that were walking distance from where I was staying. Each evening I took the walk to 9th Street and Passyunk to try the cheesesteaks at the rivaling restaurants.
My second Philly Cheesesteak was at Pat's King Of Steaks, which just so happens to be the restaurant of the creator of the Philly Cheesesteak, Pat Olivieri. Surprisingly this was my least favorite Cheesesteak. I had it with American Cheese and grilled onions. The meat was lukewarm, and the meat tasted like it may have been sitting out for awhile. Disappointed, I was hesitant to try another cheesesteak.
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The following evening, I decided to give my cheesesteak adventure another chance. I went to the restaurant across from Pat's called Geno's Steaks. The people I was staying with had told me that a Philly Cheesesteak is pure junk food. I didn't realize how true that statement was until I had the Geno's Steak with Cheez Wiz! Holy Oily Guacamole! Despite it being oily, the Cheez Wiz Philly Cheesesteak wasn't half bad.
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Date Accomplished: October 7th, 2012
