Philly Cheesesteaks. What and where?

[Cervaise]

Funny how the advice hasn’t changed much in 16 years…

Visiting Philadelphia. Need obligatory cheesesteak recommendations.

Yeah, I know. Normally I don’t do these stereotypical touristy things*. But I’ve never been to Philadelphia, and I’ve never had the “real deal” Philly cheesesteak sandwich. Also, locals seem not only unembarrassed by the reputation of their eponymous foodstuff, they’re apparently genuinely proud of it, and contemptuous of other cities’ attempts at replicating its cheesy, steaky wonderfulness. So while in other circumstances I usually shy away from this kind of compulsory activity, in this case,…

(I vaguely recall liking Ishkabibble the most out of the “famous” shops. Going to Pat’s and Geno’s was like taking a selfie in front of the Mona Lisa. Gauche but kinda you gotta.)