"A Pat's cheesesteak with Whiz and onions. This 2008 edition of a Pat's steak was particularly good."
Bruce Bilmes and Susan Boyle
"The original Philadelphia cheese steak, an American classic"
Michael Stern
"A nice addition to the basic sandwich: mushrooms. Also, this one was made with provolone instead of Whiz. Extra peppers and hot sauce are available for customers to pile on."
Michael Stern
"A look into the grill of the originator."
Pete Duval
"Heaps of steak and onions await assembly. "
Jack Barry
"These instructions are no joke. Say your order correctly, or run the risk of ridicule from the counter men and experienced steak eaters waiting to order theirs. Note the photos on the ceiling. Like most Delaware Valley sandwich shops, Pat's primary form of decoration is 8x10s of celebs who love the place, family, and friends."
Michael Stern
"This commemorative plaque, honoring the movie Rocky, filmed in the neighborhood, is on the sidewalk at Pat's. No one seems to mind dripping Cheez Whiz on it while they eat."
Michael Stern
"A view through the steamy, splattered window shows a big pile of cooked, hacked beef."
Bruce Bilmes and Susan Boyle
"The left side of the grill holds raw beef, thinly sliced and freshly laid on the hot surface."
Bruce Bilmes and Susan Boyle
"Memorial Day '08 shows Pat's with a new sign. Most customers are probably at the beach or barbecueing in their own backyards."
Bruce Bilmes and Susan Boyle
"The Mural Arts Program was started in the 1980's as a way to combat graffiti. Today there are over 2700 of these murals in Philadelphia. We combined our cheesesteak expedition with a casual tour of some of these works of street art. This mural is across the street from Pat's. Done by artist Peter Pagast, it features portraits of South Philly musical legends Fabian, Bobby Rydell, Al Martino, Eddie Fisher, Frankie Avalon, Chubby Checker, and Jerry Blavat. For more info on the Mural Arts Program, see http://www.muralarts.org/."
Bruce Bilmes and Susan Boyle
