BETA
Chapter 1
The birth of a Philadelphia icon
Chapter 2
The rivalry across the intersection
Chapter 3
The art of the order
Chapter 4
The anatomy of a true cheesesteak
YOUR GOAL
Master of The Philadelphia cheesesteak wars
Ch 3 · The art of the order
hank Time your order at the window to master the lingo of Philly's famous cheesesteak rivalry.
hank Philly Cheesesteak Ordering Lingo
Say 'wiz wit' at the window, grab a stack of napkins, and don't you dare stall the line!
Fun Fact
Order Rejection: If you make a mistake ordering at the window, cashiers might actually send you to the back!
Glossary
shibboleth (noun)
A custom, principle, or word distinguishing a particular group of people. At Pat's and Geno's in Philadelphia, the formula used to request cheese and onions acts as one.
A custom, principle, or word distinguishing a particular group of people. At Pat's and Geno's in Philadelphia, the formula used to request cheese and onions acts as one.