Philly cheese steak
I'm originally from Philadelphia and thusly the appreciation for a great cheese steak is part of my genetic make-up. However, nobody "down here" seems to get it. There is never enough meat, and the rolls are either too small, too thick or too not greasy. You see, in my opinion, three things make an authentic cheese steak: 1) Meat 2) Cheese 3) Grease Combine copious amounts of all three, and you have yourself one of life's greatest pleasures. In last week's TU (I think it was the Friday paper), they claimed that a place at the beach had authentic cheese steaks. Any merit to that? Any fellow "City-of-Brotherly-Loveians" willing to testify? If it's true, and this place has a real cheese steak, let me know!
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I grew up in Easton, not far from Philly, and they certainly know how to make a decent Philly cheesesteak !!! I get cravings for them, and you're absolutely (and sadly!) correct... NO ONE here has a CLUE how to make a proper cheesesteak. I've even gone to places advertising "the real deal" and they NEVER add the lovely red sauce you get on them up north, nor do they use the proper cheese. For some reason, peeps here insist on adding mushrooms, but most of the time they forget the grilled onions.... The bun is NEVER right, either...
As much as I love living here, the food is marginal compared to the wonderful stuff up in the Lehigh Valley/Philly area. I gain weight every time I visit my sister; loading up on such culinary treasures as Richard's Hot Dogs, Steve's Pizza (who has the BEST Sicilian pizza!!!), TastyKake Krimpets, and Uncle Wesley's french fries. Heck, when I visit my sister, usually once a year, it's not unusual for us to eat at the same place two or three times the same day, just so I can get my quota of NE PA food met!
Since I just noticed this blog in May, I have no clue which place you're referring to at the beach advertising the Philly Cheesesteaks... would be willing to give it a go!
deep peace, miscmood