The Sacred Philadelphia Cheesesteak The Philadelphia cheesesteak has become a cultural lightning rod in recent years, with debates surrounding its heritage, identity, and the commodification of tradition.
At its core, this debate is not about food; it's about who gets to claim ownership and representation of city symbols.
Frankie Olivieri, owner of Pat's King of Steaks, a Philadelphia institution since 1930, has said that nothing says love like a Philadelphia cheesesteak sandwich.