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The Hunt for Cheese Steak

Earlier this week I watched a special on the Food Network about Cheese Steak Sanwiches. Of course, for the absolute best cheese Steak, you have to go to it’s birthplace-Philadelphia. I thought the most interesting thing about the authentic Philly version is that they like to use Cheese Whiz. They look so good on TV that it really makes you want to plan a trip over there. Since Ethel is only 20 minutes from Philadelphia right now, I sent her the address to Pat’s King of Steaks (pictured above) to sample one. But that didn’t help my craving for a cheese steak sandwich.

A Google search found a little mom and pop hoagy shop next to Evan’s school in Fremont. So I piled the kids in the car and drove to Bob’s Hoagy Steaks, 37404 Fremont Blvd. I got the Philly Cheese Steak (large-$5.05), Jon ordered the Mushroom Cheese Steak (large-$5.55) and Evan wanted the Grilled Cheese and fries ($3.50) from the kids menu. We took our orders togo and they really hit the spot.

I can’t tell you what a Pat’s sandwich tastes like, but they look similar. Pat’s on the left Bob’s in Fremont on the right. (WARNING: Clicking the above photos will enlarge them and make you go on your own Hunt for Cheese Steak Sandwiches!)

Jon’s Mushroom Cheese Steak. He liked it alot…probably could have used more mushrooms.

Evan’s Grilled Cheese Sandwich. I’m not sure if it was actually grilled. It looks more like it was toasted and then microwaved. But Evan didn’t complain. Notice they use steak fries.

I also ordered Fish and Chips (3pc. $7.45). The strips of fish were still crunchy when we got home and they use nice long pieces.

Don’t be shocked to see Udon, Terriyaki and Kabobs over rice on the menu too, the place is Asian owned. I saw other people eating the soup in the restaurant and it looked good.
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jm
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