New Member Intro, Montco. PA

[Eric72]

Originally Posted by thomasnace

Dalessandro's. No question there.

Tom,

Unfortunately, I haven't had any cheesesteaks from Roxborough. I lived in South Philly for quite a few years, though, and got spoiled with the incredible assortment of restaurants there.

My favorite cheesesteak was from Sal's, which was about 100 feet off the corner of 2nd & Wolf. Tiny little hole-in-the-wall...great food.

I also have a baseball themed story to tell which involves food. My stepmother lived on Juniper Street, right next door to Oregon Steaks. And my dad had a Sunday Season Ticket plan with the Phillies when I was growing up.

He and I went to 13 Sunday games every season, from 1980 - 1986. Since Juniper & Oregon was within walking distance to Veterans Stadium, we would "perambulate" to the ballpark from my stepmother's house.

Very early during this period, I learned that the food at Oregon Steaks was much better than the food at the Vet. I quickly gravitated toward an Italian Hoagie (dry, no oil, no mayo) and a pizza roll.

As South Philly was paid a visit, by my father and I, for more than just Phillies games, I also learned that Oregon Steaks also served up a great cheesesteak. However, it just didn't make sense to me to try eating one while walking down Broad Street towards the Vet (and, back then, the Navy Yard.)

Damn, I am suddenly hungry. I wonder why.

Happy collecting. Please pardon me while I go visit the kitchen.

Best regards,

Eric