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Philly Cheesesteak

A sandwich made from thinly sliced pieces of steak and melted cheese on a long roll

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It's Wiz Wit

  • Nov 26, 2008
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You get some really weird variations on the Philly Cheesesteak on the west coast, partly because we're (especially in LA) not fully prepared to deal with this perilous gastronomic undertaking and partly because the traditional sandwich itself is kind of weird. The meat is cut razor thin and then scrambled up with onions, only to be topped with Cheeze Wiz and tossed into a french roll. Take that, dieters.

On my one trip to Philadelphia, I went straight to Pat's King of Steaks to experience the city's namesake edible. A little bit of research prepped me to order the sandwich using the terminology "wiz wit," referring to Cheez Wiz-covered steak with (wit') grilled onions, which is the classic version. Kind of like how tourists are encouraged by guidebooks to sound local in New Orleans by referring to the city as "Naw-linz," my utterance of "wiz wit" came off both corny and stilted, but the dude behind the counter got the message.

Despite how monstrous this sandwich looks and sounds, it's actually pretty easy to eat, which makes it all the more delicious. Because the steak is cut so thin, there's a fluffy quality to the meat filling as a whole. The oil-covered grilled onions make mayo a non-necessity, and you might be surprised how good Cheez Wiz tastes in the mix--I initially partook only because of the tradition but found it quite tasty on first bite.

It's a little ridiculous to suggest that you can't get anything that good outside of Philadelphia, but that's been my experience. Whatever the case, this is a sandwich to seek out. I wouldn't recommend eating one of these every day, but as a guilty pleasure, it's tough to beat. 

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December 23, 2008
This isn't something I usually would want to eat, but your review made me want to go to Philly right now and see for myself how good this is..
 
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Quick Tip by . May 06
handburg? seems yes,we need to taste it,I think I will like it and will share with others,friends and families
Quick Tip by . November 04, 2011
posted in Gourmand
One of my guilty pleasures. I know they'll one day kill me, but I can't help myself. I love the taste of grilled roast beef and mozzarella on a roll. It's perfect to eat while watching a football game and wash down with beer! However, they're swimming in grease and calories, so it's an every now and then thing for me.
Quick Tip by . March 18, 2011
Nothing nutritious, and it contains dairy and beef, neither of which I eat willingly. Overall a very bad choice.
Quick Tip by . December 06, 2010
i think i had this dish in Subway and American tasting of fast foods isa tempting one for my granddaughter
Quick Tip by . October 18, 2010
I haven't tried the 2 places made infamous by the travel channel, in Philly, but my 2 experiences from other eateries in Philly lead my opinion to: Pittsburgh has better cheesesteaks!
Quick Tip by . October 12, 2010
Nothing beats it with fries and a diet cherry coke!
Quick Tip by . October 07, 2010
Pass that wiz or it ain't real Philly. And the onions have to be sweet.
Quick Tip by . August 06, 2010
This is a classic if actually heated on a grill and not nuked in a microwave.
Quick Tip by . July 01, 2010
Okay, but have to go to far to get and excellent one.
Quick Tip by . June 28, 2010
Yum...especially from Geno's in Philly!
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A cheesesteak sandwich, known outside of Philadelphia as a "Philly cheesesteak," is a sandwich with thinly-sliced steak meat and melted cheese. When served without cheese, it is simply known as a "steak sandwich."

The sandwich was invented by Pat and Harry Olivieri of Philadelphia, who served the sandwich on a hoagie-style bun. By 1930, the sandiwch was so popular that Pat Olivieri opened a cheesesteak restaurant that exists today, known as Pat's King of Steaks.

Despite being popular in its original steak and cheese form, variations of the sandwich often include grilled onions and bell peppers. Cheese Whiz is also a common option, which became popular in the early 1950s.
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