Philly Cheese Steak
May 9th, 2008
By Javon Mahabir
Who has the best Cheese steak sandwich in Philly? The debate is on, is it Pat’s Steaks or Geno’s across the street? The cheese steak is claimed to be invented by Philadelphian Pat Olivieri in the 1930’s. His creation became so popular he opened his own restaurant on the intersection of Ninth Street and Passyunk Avenue in South Philadelphia we now know as the legendary Pat’s Steaks. Fourty years ago, Joe Vento founded Geno’s Steaks right across the street from the infamous Pat’s. Vento started the place with only six dollars, six rolls and a few hot dogs. The two have been in a fierce competition since, with the delight of hungry customers, of course. Pat’s Steaks and Geno’s Cheese Steaks since their first establishments have each popped up all around the city. There has been a huge debate on which cheese steak has been a favorite among college students.