Licenses and Inspections says the outdoor seating at the cheesesteak nexus of 9th and Passyunk is illegal.

Both Pat’s and Geno’s have no right to put those tables out. But legislation is underway to make both tourist attractions street legal.

L&I Says Outdoor Seating at Pat’s & Geno’s is Illegal [KYW 1060]

Martha Stewart was at the Philadelphia Inquirer and Daily News headquarters where she chose a favorite cheesesteak between Pat’s and Geno’s.

More boutique hotels, like this one, coming our way. [kyw1060.com]

The Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations ruled that Geno’s ’speak english’ sign is not discriminatory. We have ruled that it’s rude and not very hospitable, even though it includes the word ‘please.’ [Inquirer]

Lately he’s been sticking with more newsy topics like obesity and milk labeling, but this week Rick Nichols returns with another one of his moving culinary meditations. It’s all about a wooden bowl, but it might just break your heart. [Inquirer]

Joey Vento invites presidential candidates down to Geno’s, in his usual classy and hospitable style.

Tired of buying your food? Why not start foraging for it? Why, just outside our front door we have the makings of a delectable South Philly stew of Fritos bags, Geno’s cups and fluttering pages of the South Philadelphia Review. Add a pinch of vitriol and simmer.

Don’t drink the water. Or drink it. Or drink it and worry.

Guides for traveling vegetarians.

The night before Thanksgiving is one of the biggest bar nights of the year. That means it is also one of the biggest late night dining nights of the year. And The Bite has suggestions including what some call the Philadelphia taco.

Satisfy Your Night Cravings [Philadelphia Metro]

It’s been a busy week in the world of cheesesteaks. It started with Rudy Giuliani showing up for a Geno’s steak. Then Joe Vento was on FOX News endorsing Giuliani. Then Johnny Goodtimes showed up to the corner wearing a purple negligee and supporting the Colorado Rockies. It’s been a dizzying time.

Luckily there’s now a web site out there to keep you up to date in all your cheesesteak matters, Cheesesteak Town, “the first-ever website to celebrate Philadelphia’s famous sandwich and its unique ‘Cheese Steak Culture.’”

Cheesesteak Town [Official Site]
Johnny Goodtimes Online Quiz [MyFoxPhilly]
Giuliani, Cheesesteaks, Vento And The Media Blitz [MenuPages]

This Is My Cheesesteak is a locally made documentary that will be available on DVD in November. For now, check out the trailer.

Noontime Nuggetz: CHEESESTEAK, THE MOVIE! [Philebrity]
This is My Cheesesteak [Official Site]

Oh the irony. Geno’s Steaks, famous for their “Speak English” signs buy their beef from Uruguay.

“We buy wherever we can find the best steer rib eye,” said Geno’s day manager Jimmy Reds, when asked yesterday about this latest tempest-in-a-Cheez-pot. “Some of it comes from South America, some from Australia. But we buy locally, from American companies.”

Geno’s lets beef moo in Spanish [Philadelphia Inquirer]
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