Have You Had A New York Cheesesteak Sandwich?

Well, I did – and I got it in the most unusual place: at one of New York’s best pizzerias!

I shared my review of Mama’s Too! a while ago, and teased that it wasn’t the reason I originally went there!

That’s right, I didn’t go there for the “Angry Nonna” at all!

When I shared my review, I admitted that it was actually my SECOND time to the restaurant, because I went there the first time for an entirely different reason – and here it is!

A Cheesesteak!

Yes, I went to a pizza joint for one of the most iconic sandwiches – the cheesesteak! I read an article about the best ones in New York and was surprised to find it here…since Philly has the reputation for them:

Here’s the official definition: A cheesesteak is a sandwich made with thinly sliced beefsteak and melted cheese on a long roll, originating in Philadelphia. While there are regional and personal variations, the key components are the meat, cheese, and bread. 

And they make them at Mama’s Too on 105th and Broadway on New York’s upper west side!

There I am, holding my sandwich! I waited in line for only a few minutes when I stepped up and blurted out: “I’ll take a Philly Cheesesteak!”

Without missing a beat the young cashier replied:

“That’s one CHEESESTEAK SANDWICH?” THE WORD “PHILADELPHIA” WAS NOWHERE TO BE FOUND AND I REALIZED MY HUGE FAUX PAS…THESE TWO CITIES FIGHT ABOUT EVERYTHING!

I replied quickly and moved away, ashamed. The sandwich took about ten minutes, and then I took it home…let’s take a look as I take it out of that bag:

This is what’s known as a tease, because the rest of the review, including turning the camera on myself while I bite into this, is on my “all food all the time” site…if you want to see more, please check it out there – thanks!

I saw a story that said Philly has Cheesesteaks while New York has “Chopped Cheese” – and what are those? Let’s have a listen:

It’s the sound the cook makes as he chops up the ingredients for this iconic sandwich…see my first time trying it here!

Speaking of sandwiches, what about one of New York’s oldest?

Yep, this is one of the oldest foods in New Yori!” See what it is and where I got it by clicking on my story here!

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