An important question regarding Philly......

MASMAS Posts: 630
edited July 2009 in The Porch
Who's got the best cheese-steak and where?.....
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  • The FixerThe Fixer Posts: 12,837
    M.A.S. wrote:
    Who's got the best cheese-steak and where?.....

    Jim's on South Street...

    honorable mention to Tony Luke's on Oregon Ave, which is right around the corner from the Spectrum. Don't got to Pat's or Geno's...they stink. It's like fast food
  • Pat's and Geno's are the famous ones. right across a street from each other. 9th & Wharton/Passyunk.
    Tony Luke's - 2nd & Oregon
    Jim's - South Street
  • Solat13Solat13 Posts: 6,996
    John's Roast Pork on Delaware Avenue (Columbus for you out of towners) and Snyder

    http://www.johnsroastpork.com/
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  • my2handsmy2hands Posts: 17,117
    cheese steaks are over rated... get a real fucking sandwich
  • M.A.S. wrote:
    Who's got the best cheese-steak and where?.....
    Man, you are really opening a can of worms with this one. :shock:
    I would go with Jim's on South St.
  • elevation622elevation622 Posts: 926
    very important question indeed! Now another while we got the Philly experts here. Are there bars within walking distance? Taking public transportation so tailgating's out. Thanks in advance.
  • Stephen FlowStephen Flow Posts: 3,327
    This question is extremely relevant... as my first time in Philly proper, I must indulge in at least one cheese steak.
  • geno's by far, but all the cheesesteak places are amazing!!
  • very important question indeed! Now another while we got the Philly experts here. Are there bars within walking distance? Taking public transportation so tailgating's out. Thanks in advance.
    There are a few bars 1 in the Spectrum, 1 at the Bank and then the one in the Holiday Inn next to the stadiums.
  • The FixerThe Fixer Posts: 12,837
    very important question indeed! Now another while we got the Philly experts here. Are there bars within walking distance? Taking public transportation so tailgating's out. Thanks in advance.

    you are missing out if you don't tailgate. mcfaddens is a bar at Citizen's Bank Park that is open year round. Chickies and Pete's is one of the country's largest sports bars (on packer ave). you can walk to the spectrum from there.

    the parking lot is where all the action will be though
  • elevation622elevation622 Posts: 926
    very important question indeed! Now another while we got the Philly experts here. Are there bars within walking distance? Taking public transportation so tailgating's out. Thanks in advance.
    There are a few bars 1 in the Spectrum, 1 at the Bank and then the one in the Holiday Inn next to the stadiums.
    Awesome! Thanks!
  • some bars are the stadium resturant lounge and bar, sportview bar and grill, rosewood bar, and quattro
  • pjheadpjhead Posts: 121
    very important question indeed! Now another while we got the Philly experts here. Are there bars within walking distance? Taking public transportation so tailgating's out. Thanks in advance.

    McFaddens is in walking distance. Its located at Citizens Bank Park which is a short walk from the Spectrum. It is usually a pretty good pre-game/pre-concert scene. Chickies and Petes is a cool sports bar which is further away. You could walk it if you are up for a nice hike. Most people tailgate in Philly though. The lots will be packed with people from 3PM and earlier.

    As far a cheesesteaks, if you want the whole experience go to Geneo's or Pat's but keep in mind that they are not the best cheesesteaks around. I would go with Tony Lukes or Jim's. Tony Luke's is close to the stadiums and everything there is good.
  • elevation622elevation622 Posts: 926
    thanks for all the info!
  • very important question indeed! Now another while we got the Philly experts here. Are there bars within walking distance? Taking public transportation so tailgating's out. Thanks in advance.
    There are a few bars 1 in the Spectrum, 1 at the Bank and then the one in the Holiday Inn next to the stadiums.
    Awesome! Thanks!

    Sure thing, here are some links

    http://www.wachoviacenter.com/barsandre ... ullies.asp

    http://southphilly.bennythebums.com/
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  • pjheadpjhead Posts: 121
    thanks for all the info!

    And you don't need a car to tailgate. Just grab a 30 pack and tag along with another group. We are friendly in Philly unlike some may say. Just don't come wearing another teams gear and talking trash and you will be ok.
  • pjhead wrote:
    thanks for all the info!

    And you don't need a car to tailgate. Just grab a 30 pack and tag along with another group. We are friendly in Philly unlike some may say. Just don't come wearing another teams gear and talking trash and you will be ok.

    Couldn't agree more, Philly gets such a bad rap.
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  • FlaggFlagg Posts: 5,856
    pjhead wrote:
    thanks for all the info!

    And you don't need a car to tailgate. Just grab a 30 pack and tag along with another group. We are friendly in Philly unlike some may say. Just don't come wearing another teams gear and talking trash and you will be ok.

    So I have to leave my Cowboys jersey at home right?



    Kidding. Went there in 2006. And the tailgaters were very generous if you were short on something. Some guy last time was grilling out and made a hamburger for my wife and proceeded to tell us all about Camden.
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  • dimitrispearljamdimitrispearljam Posts: 139,721
    my2hands wrote:
    cheese steaks are over rated... get a real fucking sandwich
    beer too :lol::lol::lol:
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  • ComeToTXComeToTX Austin Posts: 7,911
    Flagg wrote:
    pjhead wrote:
    thanks for all the info!

    And you don't need a car to tailgate. Just grab a 30 pack and tag along with another group. We are friendly in Philly unlike some may say. Just don't come wearing another teams gear and talking trash and you will be ok.

    So I have to leave my Cowboys jersey at home right?



    Kidding. Went there in 2006. And the tailgaters were very generous if you were short on something. Some guy last time was grilling out and made a hamburger for my wife and proceeded to tell us all about Camden.

    all about camden huh? what was that like? my wife and i were at those shows too.
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  • elevation622elevation622 Posts: 926
    edited July 2009
    I went to Philly for a weekend a couple of years back. Had a blast. So much of a blast I can barely remember it! Looking forward to going again. I'll leave my NY Giants uniform at home though! I'm there for PJ and the liberty bell and cheesesteaks and drinking.
    EDIT: and the Rocky Statue!
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  • ComeToTXComeToTX Austin Posts: 7,911
    the only cheesesteak we had in '06 was at the show. terrible i know. the rest of the food we ate on that trip was great. had some amazing wings somewhere downtown. enjoyed the city and people were nicer than i had heard they would be...of course i hate the cowboys so that helps!
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  • woundedorganwoundedorgan Posts: 607
    The Fixer wrote:
    M.A.S. wrote:
    Who's got the best cheese-steak and where?.....

    Jim's on South Street...


    Jim's are the best cheesesteaks on the entire planet, they sell beer too.
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  • FlaggFlagg Posts: 5,856
    ComeToTX wrote:
    Flagg wrote:
    pjhead wrote:

    And you don't need a car to tailgate. Just grab a 30 pack and tag along with another group. We are friendly in Philly unlike some may say. Just don't come wearing another teams gear and talking trash and you will be ok.

    So I have to leave my Cowboys jersey at home right?



    Kidding. Went there in 2006. And the tailgaters were very generous if you were short on something. Some guy last time was grilling out and made a hamburger for my wife and proceeded to tell us all about Camden.

    all about camden huh? what was that like? my wife and i were at those shows too.


    Pretty funny actually. Guy was wasted.
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  • kosteva2kosteva2 Posts: 329
    Solat13 wrote:
    John's Roast Pork on Delaware Avenue (Columbus for you out of towners) and Snyder

    http://www.johnsroastpork.com/


    I completely agree with this one. I've done the taste test of all the big name ones. John's blows them all away. The one problem with John's is that they're only open weekdays during breakfast/lunch hours and there's no easy public transportation access to get there.

    Here's a link to a taste test that the Philadelphia Inquirer food critic did a few years ago:
    http://www.philly.com/inquirer/food/50627582.html
    This article put John's on the map. John's also won in a cheesesteak contest run by the sportstalk radio station here last year.

    If John's is closed, Tony Luke's near Front and Oregon is pretty good and not far from the stadiums. Pat's and Geno's on Passyunk have the fame and neon lights, but they're only worth it if its late night and no other places are open. Jim's on South Street is another touristy one that has later hours.
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  • ItsOK921ItsOK921 Posts: 169
    Jims on South Street.

    I dont know of any bars I'd like to walk to but Chickies has amazing crab fries!

    Advise: Just go hang out with someone! We are friendly here. Stay clear of any large younger crowds though, chances are cops will come, fights will happen, etc. and its annoying. Ive been to too many Philly/Camden shows that I can almost guarantee it. What can I say, Philly likes to party and get rowdy.
  • my2hands wrote:
    cheese steaks are over rated... get a real fucking sandwich

    i agree! not to mention, they're awful for you.
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