Comments on: Cheesesteak Love

By: Mark, Seattle WA

Mark, Seattle WA — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 23:57:59 +0000

I’m a little late here, but my dad grew up near Philly (in Willingboro) and instilled in me a love of Tandy Takes. I always wondered why he called them that, when on the box it clearly said “Kandy Kakes.” But they are teh awsum, that’s for sure.

*is currently considering ordering a case of Tandy Takes now, to be delivered to Seattle*

As for the cheesesteaks, I don’t think I’ve ever had a proper one. The panini shop downstairs makes a good “Philli Panini”, but I’m sure it’s not even close to authentic. Still good, though.

By: Chad Kennedy

Chad Kennedy — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 03:53:48 +0000

Jay- I love a cheesesteak just as much as the next Pennsylvanian. If we’re going to talk ‘Burgh sammies though, let’s not forget Primanti Bros. I mean come on, french fries and coleslaw on the sandwich. I’ve been hard pressed to find a better beer food. Yum!

By: Mario (Brewed For Thought)

Mario (Brewed For Thought) — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 16:44:43 +0000

Never having been to Philly, my experiences with the cheesesteak started with my Philly-native aunt and the stated Cheesesteak Shop, specifically, the Berkeley location. Recently they opened another franchise here in Santa Rosa, literally down the street. I got so excited I called all my college friends who were instantly jealous.

The cheesesteak is a wonderful thing. Tasty Kakes I’m not quite sold on, but I’ve never been a fan of prepackaged food.

By the way, what’s the Brookston Bulletin approved way of ordering your steak?

By: fraggle

fraggle — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 17:24:32 +0000

the trusty internet agrees with you, they were originally called Tandy Takes.
me, as i used to live in new england, i was a sucker for Table Talk pies.

By: Jack Curtin

Jack Curtin — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 16:15:39 +0000

I’m pretty sure you’re correct on the Tandy Take thing. But Pat’s and Geno’s, aside from the unmatched ambiance and experiences, are more for those factors than the sangmiches these days. There lots of other places like John’s Roast Pork, Dallesandro’s & Tony Luke’s which are way better.

Ah, but those experiences…

I remember taking my 12 year old son, along with a neighbor and his son, after a Phillies double-header which ran long, down to Ninth street at around 2am. The kids couldn’t believe the lines at the windows, with people in evening dress, police uniforms, obviously living on the street grab and others jumping out waiting taxis. They learned how to order “wit’” and how to try and eat the thing without…well, the couldn’t, but that first drip of hot sauce and grease down the front of the t-shirt is a passing adulthood.

Damn, now I’m hungry.