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phonesmahones t1_je30q3n wrote

Reply to comment by Wacky_Water_Weasel in Where can I get the best goddamn cheesecake in Boston? by Hot_Salamander3795

That is hilarious. And yes, their steak and cheese is good. I am under the impression that a cheesesteak has cheez wiz on it with or instead of actual cheese, though.

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Wacky_Water_Weasel t1_je31a05 wrote

I always thought that was specific to Philadelphia. Up here, and frankly most places I've ever had one, it's been shaved steak with american cheese in every cheese steak.

A Steak Bomb is the same thing, but you've added grilled peppers, onions, mushrooms, and then pepperoni and/or salami (but it should be both unless you're an enemy of democracy).

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Hot_Salamander3795 OP t1_je32n95 wrote

This sounds delightful - with cheesecake for dessert, perhaps?

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Wacky_Water_Weasel t1_je33j77 wrote

That would pair so God damned well. Salty, briney, savory steak bomb washed back with a sweet, silky cheesecake. You just made you're dinner plans my friend.

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phonesmahones t1_je3313r wrote

Shaved steak with American cheese is a steak and cheese. Add the cheez wiz, and you have a cheesesteak.

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LibertineDeSade t1_je33x2y wrote

Please, for the love of the Liberty Bell, don't put cheese whiz on your steak sammiches.

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OakenGreen t1_je4m2by wrote

It’s fuckin delicious. I don’t even care. Lived in Philly for a bit and that’s their weird local variant. Had to give it a shot.

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LibertineDeSade t1_je60obh wrote

I was born and raised in Philly, actually grew up a few blocks from Pats and Genos. I promise you, it's the tourist variant. LMAO. I try to warn people, I try so hard. But if it makes you happy, I support it... reluctantly.

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OakenGreen t1_je60yb6 wrote

Hey I lived there for a year. Had to try it once. Usually I got American but I gotta try everything. I actually probably didn’t live too far from you. I rented a second floor apartment on the 100 block of market street.

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LibertineDeSade t1_je6t76q wrote

Ah, you were in Old City. I was the other way, growing up on the other side of Broad Street. I did live down 4th and South for a couple years as an adult though, so not too far from there. You were definitely in the "not from here" area. LOL But it's cool though Old City is a great area, especially for going out. Shame we never met though, I could have taken you to a papi store to get a real good, greasy cheeseteak for less that $10.

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OakenGreen t1_je6x5gh wrote

I made a few local friends that took me to some nice areas but yeah I was just moving through and the rent was ridiculously cheap there. It got me through an interesting time in my life, and i lived right next to my work. But yeah I was definitely in the tourist zone.

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LibertineDeSade t1_je7xo53 wrote

Ah cheap rent... those were the days. I'm in the process of permanently moving to NY and it is wild how close the rents are coming these days. Anyway, it's good you got to see some place around. It's a fun city.

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lucascorso21 t1_je36ald wrote

Not true, doesn't matter the cheese type. My old order was american, wit (referring to onions), and roasted peppers. Born and lived in Philly for 20+ years.

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_some_white_guy t1_je5rckw wrote

Never heard a Philadelphian get roasted peppers on their steak.

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lucascorso21 t1_je5somi wrote

<shrug> its on every menu so not sure why.

People tend to focus on the pure order, which is just gatekeeping BS. A lot of places have interesting variations. One of the best new(ish) places has a "truffle wiz" which is supposedly incredible.

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