When ordering a cheesesteak What does wit or witout mean?
“A cheesesteak wit,” is what you say if you want onions. “A cheesesteak witout,” is what you say if you don't want onions. (You can also order your cheesesteak “with onions” or “without onions” and nobody will mind.) At some places, you may be asked to specify whether you want American cheese, provolone, or Whiz.
Which is better Pat's or Geno's?
THEY ARE THE SAME. What is this? The only real difference between Pat's and Geno's: the preparation of the meat. Pat's, like most authentic steaks in the city, is sliced thin and then worked on the grill. Geno's, in a move to differentiate, cooks their steak in thicker cubes/strips and then chop them on the grill.
What are the two famous cheesesteaks in Philadelphia?
The movies' Rocky Balboa may be Philadelphia's most celebrated fighter, but this city's greatest rivalry is between two South Philly cheese-steak joints that may rival the Liberty Bell for iconic status: Pat's and Geno's.
Is Pats and Genos owned by the same person?
So we sat down with Frank Olivieri, Jr., current owner of Pat's and grandson of co-founder Harry Olivieri, to see what the real story is. Turns out, the beef isn't all that beefy...