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Geno's Steaks is a Philadelphia restaurant specializing in cheesesteaks, founded in 1966 by Joey Vento. Geno's is located in South Philadelphia at the intersection of 9th Street and Passyunk Avenue , directly across the street from rival Pat's King of Steaks , which is generally credited with having invented the cheesesteak in 1933. [ 1 ]
Philly Mag has crowned Joe’s Steaks the best Philly Cheesesteak and countless Philadelphians agree. Founded in 1949, Joe’s Steak makes each sandwich to order. Founded in 1949, Joe’s Steak ...
“Cocky” Joe Lorenzo, an employee at Pat’s King of Steaks, is credited with adding Provolone to a steak sandwich in the 1950s, birthing the Philly cheesesteak.
Joseph Anthony Vento (December 18, 1939 – August 23, 2011) was an American cook and restaurateur who founded Geno's Steaks, a cheesesteak restaurant, in 1966, starting a longtime rivalry with neighboring restaurant Pat's King of Steaks. [1] [2]
Late night diners crowded in front of Pat's Steaks. Pat's King of Steaks (also known as Pat's Steaks) is a restaurant that specializes in cheesesteaks.It is located at the intersection of South 9th Street, Wharton Street and East Passyunk Avenue in the Passyunk Square section of South Philadelphia, directly across the street from rival Geno's Steaks.
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A cheesesteak (also known as a Philadelphia cheesesteak, Philly cheesesteak, cheesesteak sandwich, cheese steak, or steak and cheese) is a sandwich made from thinly sliced pieces of beefsteak and melted cheese in a long hoagie roll. [1] [2] A popular regional fast food, it has its roots in the United States city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. [3]
Geno's probably should be mentioned here, especially considering its location and rivalry with Pat's - even if it's just touristy legend. I suggest someone familiar with the situation, preferably a Philly native, make mention of Geno's somewhere in the article, and put the rivalry/fame/tourist attraction thing in perspective.--