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Habla Ingles or You Ain't Getting No Cheesesteak

three blind mice — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 05:43:16 -0800

"Speak English" sign at cheesesteak shop not discriminatory. A split three-member panel of the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations ruled that a sign in Genos Steaks the South Philadelphia cheesesteak shop did not convey a message that service would be refused to non-English speakers. University of Pennsylvania professor Camille Charles likened it to "white only" signs from the Jim Crow era. Owner Joey Vento vowed to shut down Geno's Steaks rather than take the sign down. Rudy "We should make certain that they can read English, write English and speak English" Guliani offered his support. The story was covered by the BBC. Obama missed his chance to discuss race with Geno's owner Vento who challenged both the the Democratic presidential candidates to come down for a cheesesteak during their recent visit to Philly. That's an encounter I would have liked to have seen.

Cheesed off

mr_crash_davis — Fri, 21 Jul 2006 17:33:34 -0800

Harry Olivieri, one of two brothers credited with inventing the Philly cheesesteak, has died at the age of 90: "Despite a heart condition, Olivieri had reportedly showed up at Pat's King of Steaks almost every day until about three years ago."

99 out of 100 Doctors Say, "Fuhgeddaboutit"

digaman — Fri, 03 Mar 2006 09:32:08 -0800

The cheesesteak -- a veritable cornucopia of heart-healthy ingredients on a bun. Pat and Geno make 'em in Philly (where else?), inspiring a rivalry not quite as intense as Sunni vs. Shi'a. (In bad taste, you say? Since when is a cheesesteak in good taste?) Some people put Cheese Whiz on 'em (a "Whiz wit"). Jim FedExes 'em. Philadelphians have strong opinions about 'em. The leader of the Free World^TM eats 'em and then lies about 'em. Faux-fu, they ain't. Ever eaten one and lived?