Wit' or Wit Out???

So I had Philadelphia night the other night, which meant cheeseteaks. I put on some G.L.A.S.S., my Phillies hat, and started slingin' steak. I deviated and did chicken cheeseteaks. Chopped nice and small, with a sauteed mushroom, onion, red pepper tasty topping, and fresh tomatoes. I even managed to find some respectable (although not Del'asandro rolls). No whiz but I utilized some orangey cheese labeled 'cheeseburger cheese' that did just fine.

Here it is... bangin' son. Bangin'.

No Tastykakes or Soft Pretzels, so I ended up making these sweet lil' jewels. Some w/ milk chocolate and some with dark chocolate.

Warning, Cheesesteak Rambling ahead!!!: So, I don't really care for Pat's or Geno's. I more like the experience of heading to 9th and Wharton after a Sixers game (loss, probably) or for fresh air after Illadelph Nightlife. I have never had a steak from Geno's, I always end up at Pat's. I think it is because that's where my dad took me after sporting events. I remember him saying he knew I was a man (at the ripe age of 10 yrs old) when I finished an entire cheesesteak under Pat's freak-show yellow lights. He was probably more sad than happy, since he didn't get my leftovers anymore. I do prefer the cheese fries from Geno's, although I don't prefer the radiation from all the neon. Regardless, it all gets washed down with a Cherry Cola.

For cheesesteaks, I prefer Jim's on South Street or the newest compettion, S.O.S (Steaks on South). I always end up with a Whiz/Wit Out. For chicken cheesesteaks (they're healthier right?) I LOVE Ishkabibbles (also on South). I also like pounding Ishkabibbles signature drink, the Gremlin (a mix of Grape soda and Lemonade). In West Philadelphia, I prefer Larry's Steaks - Home of the BellyFiller (also usually go with chicken, but I put brown mustard on it & go with American for some reason). For sheer size, I prefer Mama's steaks on the way to Manayunk. Gallery Pizza in Wilmington has underated cheesesteaks and pizza. And a Deerhead steak (although small) is also a favorite.

So, let me know how/where/why you like your cheesesteak. Do you like to smother it in onions? Or maybe add some buffalo sauce and blue cheese crumbles to it? Let me know, I'll patiently drool, I mean wait on your comments!

Some other hot cookin':

Why must the only food with my namesake be "Sloppy Joe's?" They were good, served up with mac n' cheese and some hickory baked white and pink beans.

Tuna casserole - so versatile, so colorful, so good with a little HOT SAUCE!

Amandwhiches - roasted eggplant, tomato, cheese, drizzled in a salty vegetable glaze!

So you must be wondering why am I posting about food and not other things. Well, it's because I've reached that point. Yes, the last COMBO. I savored every last moment of it. And now it is gone....