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ABNER'S CHEESESTEAKS

Monday, November 14th, 2005

The best cheesesteak in town. There I said it. Juicy chopped 'steak with a good mix of onions and provolone stuffed into a slightly too thin [depth wise] slab. I stopped in quickly for lunch today as I forgot to head to the supermarket this weekend for groceries to bring a lunch with me to work. Boy am I happy I didn't have a chance to go shopping.

Stepping into Abner's is like stepping into a place you've been before. Dimly lit. College banners on the walls proclaiming free stuff when the home team gets x-points that night. A very neighborhoody feel to it. The aging sign outside only adds to the feel of the place as a neighborhood icon, which it has been for the last twenty years. I've heard from a former co-worker that they've got a mean BBQ chicken 'steak, but I opted for the classic 'steak with onions and provolone.

The chef (yes, 'steak makers are chefs) diligently chopped up the beef on the grill into the fried onions letting it simmer for a bit and then grabbed a slab of bread, stuffed some slices of provolone into it and heaped the steak on top. Add in wrapping and payment, I was in there for maybe three minutes. Mmmm. Fast food. I'll have to come back with Messy and try their BBQ Chicken 'steak; they've got a Veggie & Cheese Griller for her and even jalapeño poppers! And like Jim's on South Street, they serve cold beer.

Picky: *****
Messy: (not there)

The final word: As of November 2005, hands down the best 'steak in town.

Abner's Cheesesteaks
38th & Chestnut Streets
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Phone: (215) 662-0100
Fax: (215) 662-0129
Su – Th: 11am to Midnight
Fri – Sat: 11am to 3am

Posted in Cheesesteak, Hoagie/Sandwich, West Philly/UCD | 6 Comments »

LAZARO'S

Thursday, August 25th, 2005

lazaro's

First off, we gotta say that Lazaro's slices are huuuuge, even by our standards. They're also pretty tasty: our only complaint is that the sauce is way too sweet. But otherwise, the pizza is very good, especially for Philadelphia.

All size pies have eight slices. A small plain [read: cheese] starts at $6.50 and gourmet pies start at $8. The first tier gourmet pies include the BBQ Grilled Chicken, Eggplant & Tomato and Hawaiian [Pineapple & Ham]. We haven't had any of their gourmet pizzas, nor their calzones or other offerings which include six vegetarian sandwiches, four of which are slightly different variations of the veggie burger, but we have been back twice for their plain slice– which says a lot for us. Of course, we were really, really hungry both times. We'll have to give Lazaro's a try sometime on a fuller stomach.

Picky would put Lazaro's right up there with NYPD's and Two Red Boots's slices. Lazaro's is not really a destination– if you order, order takeout as there are only a few stools to sit on inside. Picky would like to amend this post and say that he's had enough of this sweet sauce after a couple trips. For the first couple of bites, it's good, then the sweetness is just too much, no amount of garlic powder can help. NYPD is king!

Messy ***
Picky * 1/2

The final word: Big, sweet slices.

1743 South St
Philadelphia, PA
(215) 545-2775
Mon – Th: 11am – 10.30pm
Fri – Sat: 11am – 11.30pm
Sun: Noon – 9.30pm

Posted in Center City West, Hoagie/Sandwich, Italian, Pizza, South St | 2 Comments »

TONY LUKE'S BEEF AND BEER SPORTS BAR

Wednesday, August 17th, 2005

tony luke's

First off, we didn't go to the original outdoor Tony Luke's stand, we went into the [comparatively] fancy and futuristic diner / sports bar across the street, which opened last year. We sat down in a booth in the very spacious main seating area. There is also seating available at the bar and upstairs. Picky immediately noticed at least ten plasma televisions scattered all over the establishment, probably a great place to watch an Iggles game with the South Philly crew. But if you're a non-sports fan vegetarian like Messy, you might not be so thrilled.

We had our favorite appetizer, jalapeño poppers. They were disappionting, probably straight out of the freezer and into a microwave. And what's with serving everything with marinara sauce? We like our poppers with sour cream! Messy had one of the two sandwich options available for vegetarians: a big and yummy eggplant parmesan.

Picky went with the standard Tony Luke's roast pork with sharp provalone [no rabe please]: it too was big — no, ginormous — and yummy. Picky also snarfed four hot bell peppers. Tony Luke's is not the most eco-friendly establishment, as they serve everything on styrofoam plates, with plastic utensils (as if you were ordering from the stand).

Messy **
Picky ***

The final word: Vegetarians, head to Gianna's instead, but stick around for some good meaty fare otherwise.

Tony Luke's
26 East Oregon Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19148-4109
(215) 551-5725

Posted in American, Cheesesteak, Hoagie/Sandwich, South Philly East | 2 Comments »

SLACK'S HOAGIE SHACK

Thursday, August 4th, 2005

***The Snyder Ave. location reviewed below is now closed***

Don't be fooled by the exterior, this dingy-looking take-out joint has freaking amazing hoagies! Slack's is a local chain with an awesomely extensive selection of hoagies, sandwiches, burgers and dogs, steaks, wings and salads. A "half" sandwich is about 12" long and overflowing with inside goodies. Not as great were their speciality "teezers," cheese-filled tater tots, served, strangely, with salsa. There's only one vegetarian hoagie served hot or cold, but for the meat lovers, there are 14 varieties of 'steak, 7 varieties of hot dogs as well as tons of specialty sandwiches.

One of their best deals could be the 100 wings for $33.99 – great for Eagles parties! Picky's polished off 50 in one sitting, but not the Slack's variety. Picky's favorite is a half Italian Deluxe hoagie which is overstuffed with Genoa salami, peppered ham, cooked salami, extra capicola, plain ham and extra provolone cheese, at $6.15, a steal. There's one weird thing about this place, though: there are always cops here.

Messy ****
Picky ****

The final word: We'd go back in a second!

Slack's Hoagie Shack
41 Snyder Avenue, Snyder Plaza North
Philadelphia, PA
11-10 Daily

Posted in American, Hoagie/Sandwich, Queen Village | 4 Comments »

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