Whenever people from out of town ask me if the best cheesesteak is from Pat’s or Geno’s, I usually slap them in the face as hard as I can. Mainly because I like to slap people, but also because I believe that if you come to Philly the two sandwiches you must try are the Roast Pork and the Chicken Cutlet Italian — a delicious chicken cutlet pounded flat, breaded, fried and served with sharp provolone and either broccoli rabe or spinach.
Today’s Throwdown will be a Chicken Cutlet Italian Sandwich battle between several worthy competitors:
- Shank’s – 901 S. Columbus Blvd
- Tony Luke’s – 39 East Oregon Ave
- Pastificio - 1528 Packer Ave
- Chickie’s Italian Deli – 1014 Federal St
- Cosmi’s – 1502 S. 8th St
Also, don’t go to Pat’s and Geno’s, go to John’s Roast Pork if you want the best cheeseteak in the city. But first try their roast pork — you can skip the line of people waiting for the grill.
