cheesesteaks
Meat and cheese hoagies
Cheesesteaks are sandwiches of thinly sliced beef and melted cheese on a long roll, originating in Philadelphia.
The classic version uses Cheez Whiz, provolone, or American cheese, often with fried onions.
Ordering style matters locally: I'll have a cheesesteak wit means with onions, witout means without.
Also spelled as two words: cheese steaks.
Pennsylvania metropolis, nicknamed
- whizInformal term for expert
- hoagieLong filled sandwich
- provoloneItalian aged cow cheese
- South StreetManhattan's eastern waterfront thoroughfare
List of names
- onionsPungent layered cooking bulbs
- provoloneItalian aged cow cheese
- mushroomsSpore-bearing fruiting bodies
- peppersSeasons or bombards repeatedly
chopped · sliced · hoagie roll · sesame roll · fried onions · sweet peppers · hot peppers · cherry peppers
Flat metal cooking surface
- flattopLevel-topped hair or ship
- sizzleSound of frying
- choppedCut into pieces
- searedBurned on the surface
caramelized · ribsteak · ribeye · griddled · sautéed · melted · gooey · greasy
Too willing to yield
- heartyWarm and substantial
- satisfyingProducing fulfillment or pleasure
- greasyCovered in slick fat
- messyLacking order or neatness
filling · craveable · late-night · hangover cure · guilty pleasure · nostalgic · homestyle · soul food
Restaurant food for elsewhere
- drive-thruVehicle-accessible service window
- food truckVehicle selling prepared meals
- counterFlat service surface
- wrapperOuter protective layer
foil · quick · delivery · street food · stand · cart · roadside · lunch spot
Philly
Pennsylvania metropolis, nicknamed
roll
List of names
- onionsPungent layered cooking bulbs
- provoloneItalian aged cow cheese
- mushroomsSpore-bearing fruiting bodies
peppers · chopped · sliced · hoagie roll · sesame roll · fried onions · sweet peppers · hot peppers · cherry peppers · mayo
griddle
Flat metal cooking surface
seared · caramelized · ribsteak · ribeye · griddled · sautéed · melted · gooey · greasy · steaming
indulgent
Too willing to yield
- heartyWarm and substantial
- satisfyingProducing fulfillment or pleasure
- greasyCovered in slick fat
messy · filling · craveable · late-night · hangover cure · guilty pleasure · nostalgic · homestyle · soul food · dripping
takeout
Restaurant food for elsewhere
- drive-thruVehicle-accessible service window
- food truckVehicle selling prepared meals
- counterFlat service surface
wrapper · foil · quick · delivery · street food · stand · cart · roadside · lunch spot · grab-and-go
- Northeast CultureNYC, Manhattan, Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens
- Mid-AtlanticBaltimore, Chesapeake Bay, Delaware River, Philadelphia, Philly
- PhiladelphiaPhilly, North Philadelphia, Chinatown, Liberty Bell, water ice
- cravingscraving, cravings, food craving, salt craving, hunger
cheesesteaksNew York pizza
Manhattan's signature pie
Texas brisket · burgers · Chicago-style hot dogs · lobster rolls · po'boys
cheesesteaksgarden salad
Fresh vegetable mixture
steamed vegetables · health food · grain bowl · green smoothie · kale salad
- Philly cheesesteakBeef and cheese sub