What unique purple grape and lemonade drink was invented at Ishkabibble's on South Street?

The Philadelphia cheesesteak wars

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 4 · The anatomy of a true cheesesteak
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The Wiz Wit Wrap
BETA

hank Tap the correct slang at the counter to master ordering like a Philly local.

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hank The Philly Cheesesteak Wars

Gimme that wiz wit! (Wiz wit, yeah!) / Golden onions on top! (Don't stop!)

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hank The controversy of non-traditional toppings

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The fiercely competitive neighborhood contenders

hank Excellent cheesesteaks thrive far beyond the famous South Philadelphia intersection.

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The myth of the Schuylkill water

hank Locals believe Philadelphia's tap water gives its bread an irreplaceable texture.

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Fun Fact

Water Shipping: Some restaurants outside Pennsylvania pay to ship Philadelphia tap water across the country to bake authentic rolls!

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Glossary
cheesesteak (noun)
A sandwich made of sliced beef and melted cheese on a long roll. In Philadelphia, this iconic sandwich traditionally features thinly sliced ribeye, melted cheese, and a crusty roll.

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Gossip

What is the most important part of a cheesesteak?

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Quiz

Which historic South Street cheesesteak joint suffered a major fire in 2022?

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hank The legendary Amoroso's baking company roll

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Quiz

What unique purple grape and lemonade drink was invented at Ishkabibble's on South Street?

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hank The fiercely competitive neighborhood contenders

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Quiz

Which bakery produces the iconic, soft rolls used by most Philadelphia cheesesteak shops?

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Quiz

Which award-winning South Philly spot is famous for both roast pork and cheesesteaks?

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Quiz

What is a 'Philly taco' in local Philadelphia culinary culture?

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Quiz

Which Philadelphia neighborhood is home to the famous rival Dalessandro's?

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Quiz

What local ingredient is mythologized as the secret to Philadelphia's perfect bread rolls?

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Quiz

What is a cheesesteak called when it is topped with marinara sauce and mozzarella?

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