Pat's Steaks

Pat's Steaks
Originally uploaded by rod lewis

Apparently, Philadelphia is vehemently divided between whose Cheese Steaks are the best, or even the original. Pat and Geno are the team leaders. Pasquale apparently was the first to serve chopped up steak on a hoagie roll, and Joe of Geno's claims to be the first to add Cheese Whiz.
These two establishments are located directly across the street from one another, so you can wait until the last minute to decide whose grease-soaked conconction you'd rather try. I'm sure no one would mind if you decided to try both before joining a team and pledging fidelity.
We chose Pat's, and yummy it was, though I'm not so sure it was the best choice to begin a day that ended with Calamari, and then, fish and chips.