Cheese Steak

Re:Cheese Steak (ChrisOC)

Wed, 05 Sep 2012 12:03:09 GMT

Pigiron

That's a good looking cheesesteak in the original post. However, I couldn't imagine being in Ocean City and going anywhere but Voltaco's for any kind of sandwich. I dream about that place during the cold winter months.

Here is a hoagie or sub from Voltaco's.

Re:Cheese Steak (ChrisOC)

Thu, 23 Aug 2012 19:23:52 GMT

jtpwv

Living in Philadelphia the first thing I notice is the half on the left the roll is soaked with grease until it turned brown.... this is unsat for a cheesesteak and would be inedible for me and banishment to the establishment that cooked and served such a sandwich.

Actually there is not very much fat in the steaks they use, or anyplace uses for that matter. What is soaking the role is the juice of the steak and onions. And it is Succulent. A true Philadelphian would know thet!

Re:Cheese Steak (CCinNJ)

Thu, 23 Aug 2012 15:29:49 GMT

Tell 'em Harriet. We're happy to have you.

Re:Cheese Steak (harriet1954)

Thu, 23 Aug 2012 12:40:33 GMT

jtpwv
If you did not know of Jim's West Philadelphia it is obvious one would be a rookie.

Jim's West Philadelphia Facebook page.

Surprise! I was born and raised in Philadelphia, and I never heard of Jim's in West Philadelphia. Why? Because it's a huge city. I'm not from West Philadelphia, and the fact that the grill, griddle or whatever the h*ll you want to call it is "seasoned" (a/k/a/ not scraped and probably filthy dirty - so I guess that gives the food credibility) makes the rest of us rookies...well, I'll just stop that sentence right here.
Rookie? I think not. And don't be self-promoting with the Facebook pages. If we want to see it, we'll find it ourselves. But thanks, BB.

I'm so sick of these nasty attitudes from rookies. You make my home town look bad, so just stop.

And they wonder why I moved to Jersey!!

Re:Cheese Steak (Foodbme)

Wed, 22 Aug 2012 16:50:42 GMT

jtpwv

buffetbuster

Since jtpwv can't post links yet, is the Facebook page he/she mentioned.

Sometimes there are glitches because i did post the link and then re-posted it later when I realized it did not take, Your assumptions like all assumptions are rooted in ignorance.

You sir are the ignorant one. Even though you put a link in a message to be posted and you have not been on here long enough, when you hit the post button, the computer system will automatically remove your link, that you THINK you're posting, before it puts your message on the forum. It's done that way to prevent spammers from posting self promoting links on the web site. If you haven't read the rules, http://www.roadfood.com/Forums/Rules-of-Conduct-PLEASE-READ-m69391.aspx
I suggest you do so.

Re:Cheese Steak (buffetbuster)

Wed, 22 Aug 2012 16:34:21 GMT

jtpwv

buffetbuster

Since jtpwv can't post links yet, is the Facebook page he/she mentioned.

Sometimes there are glitches because i did post the link and then re-posted it later when I realized it did not take, Your assumptions like all assumptions are rooted in ignorance.

So it is going to be like that, huh? New posters need to have a certain amount of posts (either 20 or 30) to be able to attach links. So, through no fault of your own, you can't post links, yet. I was sincerely trying to be helpful.

Re:Cheese Steak (CCinNJ)

Wed, 22 Aug 2012 16:18:32 GMT

A griddle not a grill.

Re:Cheese Steak (CCinNJ)

Wed, 22 Aug 2012 15:51:23 GMT

He was being helpful because as a new member of Roadfood you are not allowed to post links. Yikes. Welcome to Roadfood.

Re:Cheese Steak (jtpwv)

Wed, 22 Aug 2012 15:47:16 GMT

buffetbuster

Since jtpwv can't post links yet, is the Facebook page he/she mentioned.

Sometimes there are glitches because i did post the link and then re-posted it later when I realized it did not take, Your assumptions like all assumptions are rooted in ignorance.

Re:Cheese Steak (buffetbuster)

Wed, 22 Aug 2012 14:49:43 GMT

Since jtpwv can't post links yet, here is the Facebook page he/she mentioned.

Re:Cheese Steak (jtpwv)

Wed, 22 Aug 2012 14:45:46 GMT

fattybomatty

I think the best cheesesteaks are actually in south jersey. I hate whiz except on a cheesesteak and pat's geno's and Jim's all suck. Tourist traps. The roast pork sandwiches in Philly are great along with the soft pretzels. But finding a great cheesesteak is like trying to find a great slice of pizza in Manhattan. Few and far between

Do not mislead, Jim's South Street is a Tourist Trap, however Jim's Steaks at 62nd and Noble in West Philadelphia is the original Jim's location and nothing like South Street.
Do not lump them all together. While they are the same owners the Jim's West Philadelphia has a grill that has been cooking steaks since the 1940's.
A Grill such as this is seasoned over the course of 70 years.... you cannot get that anywhere in Philadelphia because only Philadelphia has steak joints that have been opened that long and if people think the grill means nothing than that person has never had a good steak.
If you did not know of Jim's West Philadelphia it is obvious one would be a rookie.

Jim's West Philadelphia Facebook page.

Re:Cheese Steak (CCinNJ)

Wed, 22 Aug 2012 13:42:21 GMT

Re:Cheese Steak (CCinNJ)

Wed, 22 Aug 2012 12:47:38 GMT

There's a Jersey steak in Hoboken...and it's much better than some of the versions in Philadelphia.

Re:Cheese Steak (jtpwv)

Wed, 22 Aug 2012 12:45:15 GMT

CCinNJ

Our best "Cheesesteak" is from a nice Roadfood place in <<<Hoboken>>> called Piccolo's Clam Bar (no longer a Clam Bar) and it's not a Philly Cheesesteak. It's a "Jersey Steak"...with cheese.

Little bit of Cheesesteak ettiquette from a Philadelphian.
First of no self respecting Steak shop would ever call it a "Philly Cheesesteak" because Philadelphians already know the cheesesteak originated in Philadelphia.
If it has Philly or any other name in front of Cheesesteak I will walk right on by.

Jersey Steak?
No such thing!

Re:Cheese Steak (CCinNJ)

Wed, 22 Aug 2012 12:44:30 GMT

The establishment is in New Jersey. Can't banish them.

Re:Cheese Steak (jtpwv)

Wed, 22 Aug 2012 12:37:58 GMT

Living in Philadelphia the first thing I notice is the half on the left the roll is soaked with grease until it turned brown.... this is unsat for a cheesesteak and would be inedible for me and banishment to the establishment that cooked and served such a sandwich.

Re:Cheese Steak (CCinNJ)

Wed, 22 Aug 2012 12:16:11 GMT

A Danish in Denmark is a Wienerbrød.

Re:Cheese Steak (easydoesit)

Tue, 21 Aug 2012 19:39:40 GMT

And what would they call a Danish in Denmark? I had a business acquainance from England make his first visit to the U.S. a few years ago, and he was very into all aspects of the culture. Including, he had a great time in supermarkets, looking at everything. He picked up a package of English Muffins and laughed and put it down again. We were moving too fast to ask him why. Do they even have them over there?

Re:Cheese Steak (mar52)

Tue, 21 Aug 2012 13:57:53 GMT

Hi Harriet!

When my mother went to Denmark she was instructed NOT to order a Danish.

I understand!

Re:Cheese Steak (harriet1954)

Tue, 21 Aug 2012 12:24:12 GMT

My former mother-in-law (originally from Duluth, MN) was with us at a steak shop (it's a STEAK SHOP, people - not a "Philadelphia Cheesesteak Sandwich or SAMMICH Shop" - shiver!!!), and she ordered a "Philadelphia Cheesesteak Sandwich". I wanted to crawl under the table, but due to her advanced age (this was in the late 80s, and she's still around! 92!), I took the high road.

Re:Cheese Steak (ChrisOC)

Tue, 21 Aug 2012 09:14:38 GMT

ttyson

If it's a sub, it should have lettuce and tomato (and maybe hot peppers). This is not Philly.

Actually I don't call it a cheesesteak sub
I don't call it a cheesesteak hoagie either
Nor do I call it a cheesesteak sandwich
I just say "I'll have a cheese steak with fried onions, please." they know to put it on a roll.

Re:Cheese Steak (kevincad)

Fri, 20 Jul 2012 15:37:30 GMT

mochamike

That looks fantastic. I still haven't found a really great place in San Francisco yet :/

Mocha, don't know if it's still there, but there was Marina Submarine, kind of in the marina area. Pretty darned good!

Re:Cheese Steak (CCinNJ)

Fri, 20 Jul 2012 15:12:45 GMT

If it was just pizza and (hot & cold) subs without cheesesteaks...most quality pizza parlors that offer subs in this area offer excellent subs.

Re:Cheese Steak (mochamike)

Fri, 20 Jul 2012 14:58:53 GMT

That looks fantastic. I still haven't found a really great place in San Francisco yet :/

Re:Cheese Steak (ChrisOC)

Wed, 18 Jul 2012 11:55:04 GMT

This is a hoagie (or sub if you must) from Sack' O Subs, the same place I purchased the cheesesteak in the OP. They are pretty good.

Re:Cheese Steak (Phildelmar)

Tue, 17 Jul 2012 22:56:59 GMT

I go back to a previously held contention, that the places that do cheesesteaks and pizza well don't do hoagies well and vice versa. I acknowledge that there may be exceptions and await the responses.

Re:Cheese Steak (eruby)

Tue, 17 Jul 2012 14:43:41 GMT

ChrisOC

eruby

Glenn1234

I see a lot of references to Pat's and Geno's, etc. being called tourist plaes, tourist traps, etc. Any time I have gone to Pats, I am always amazed at how many of those "tourists" are wearing Phillies or Eagles jersies, have several tatoos (as seen on many South Philly residents), or have on backwards ballcaps with the Phillies "P" logo , .... and they do an amazing Philly accent immitation. I guess all those "tourists" just like to blend in.

Glenn

Very well said Glenn1234. I used to like Pat's well enough (even after I discovered Steve's - my favorite), and there were always plenty of locals on line when I would go.

Like wanderingjew, my recent experiences haven't been good so Pat's has kind of fallen by the wayside. But whenever I pass by, they are not wanting for business. My last one at Pat's was kind of on the chincy side.

Where's the BEEF?

Exactly!

Re:Cheese Steak (brisketboy)

Tue, 17 Jul 2012 11:28:23 GMT

Since returning to this thread I've been fortunate (or not) to have sampled the cheese steak offered by Jersey Mike's Subs. (insert shoulder shrug here). Nothing to write home about.

Re:Cheese Steak (ChrisOC)

Tue, 17 Jul 2012 11:24:11 GMT

eruby

Glenn1234

I see a lot of references to Pat's and Geno's, etc. being called tourist plaes, tourist traps, etc. Any time I have gone to Pats, I am always amazed at how many of those "tourists" are wearing Phillies or Eagles jersies, have several tatoos (as seen on many South Philly residents), or have on backwards ballcaps with the Phillies "P" logo , .... and they do an amazing Philly accent immitation. I guess all those "tourists" just like to blend in.

Glenn

Very well said Glenn1234. I used to like Pat's well enough (even after I discovered Steve's - my favorite), and there were always plenty of locals on line when I would go.

Like wanderingjew, my recent experiences haven't been good so Pat's has kind of fallen by the wayside. But whenever I pass by, they are not wanting for business. My last one at Pat's was kind of on the chincy side.

Where's the BEEF?

Re:Cheese Steak (ChrisOC)

Tue, 17 Jul 2012 11:21:33 GMT

Pigiron

That's a good looking cheesesteak in the original post. However, I couldn't imagine being in Ocean City and going anywhere but Voltaco's for any kind of sandwich. I dream about that place during the cold winter months.

In those winter months, while you are dreaming of Voltaco's, they are closed. Sack O's is open all year.