Pat's Steaks

A bit of great cuisine history
was made by Philadelphian Pat Oliveri.
Along with his brother Harry,
the steak sandwich was created in 1930.
They were the men to whom we all owe thanks.
Being hot dog vendors who ran out of franks,
Pat took some chipped steak from a butcher next door.
He created a new sandwich that would endure.
The years followed, and cheese was added later.
Other things like fried onions made their business greater.
Today, they offer steaks of great variety.
The business still operates in South Philly.
It is at Ninth and Wharton Streets for all to see.
They have catered to many a great celebrity.
A visit to Philadelphia is not complete
without a stopover at Pat’s Steaks to eat.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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March 8, 2011 at 3:13 PM
Okay, now I am hungry!! : p Ellen
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March 8, 2011 at 2:47 PM
Well its 545pm here and you just made me very hungry... sounds like a great place to have a poetry convention!!! I will buy first round!!
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