From more traditional takes to innovative interpretations, these 8 cheesesteaks are uniquely Philadelphia, and stand out from the rest.
has become as iconic as Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, and the Rocky statue. The modern day cheesesteak consists of strips of steak chopped into small pieces, topped with cheese, and stuffed into a long roll. It may seem pretty simple, but the more cheesesteaks you try, the more you’ll see it’s the subtle nuances that make each sandwich special: how finely the steak is chopped, the distribution of the cheese , and whether or not the roll is seeded.
, new expressions of what it means to be a Philadelphian have been added to the city’s cultural landscape—and to our cheesesteak scene. There will always be a place for the classic cheesesteak, but to understand the spirit of Philadelphia is to experience the dish from the perspective of an Ethiopian chef who imbues their sandwich with berbere spice, or from the vantage point of an Australian Korean chef who brings bulgogi into the mix.
Guardino’s journey from New York City to Philadelphia Home Depot parking lots was a long one. He’s been an outdoor food vendor since 1979, when he sold pretzels to striking New York bus drivers. He got into the hot dog business in the 1990s through his brother-in-law, John Felico, who owned a hot dog franchise called Dominic’s of New York.
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