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Default When it comes to cheesesteaks.

"Andy" <q> wrote in message ...
>
> The way my Sis-in-law (born and raised in Philly) described it to me is
> that Philadelphians are basically divided into two camps when it comes to
> the better cheesesteak. She served me my first two (in one sitting)
> American cheesesteaks. I've rarely crossed the line since then. Cheez Whiz
> just adds a more salty taste, imho.
>
> You take quality meat, a fresh Italian roll and fried onions then apply
> over-processed Cheez Whiz to it? There's the joke/sadness/crime of it,
> imho.


OK, so we're in agreement then.


> One rule that's universally agreed upon is a good cheesesteak doesn't need
> ketchup, only dry ones, which should be returned for a refund instead.


Ugggghhhhh--KETCHUP??? Nooooooooo!


> Best,
>
> Andy
> Has never finished a Pat's or Geno's cheesesteak.


The only time I've ever had a Pat's cheesesteak was at the Reading Terminal
Market. Yuck! Dry and not much meat/cheese.

Mary