Cultured Palate: Dishes from the American Northeast
| April 4, 2018
7. Philly Cheesesteak
One of the most iconic Northeastern American dishes is the Philly cheesesteak. It’s a filling dish that features thin slices of browned beefsteak tucked into a long hoagie roll with cheese, grilled onions, and bell peppers. Typically, the cheese used is either American cheese, Cheez Whiz, or provolone – but it depends where you order your cheesesteak. Pat’s King of Steaks is one of the most famous cheesesteak establishments in Philadelphia. It was founded by Pat Oliveri, one of the men who is credited with inventing the dish.
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