A Break from The Soap Box: Uncle Filthy Goes Home

Dateline: Saturday, April 1, 2006 I spent today in Philadelphia with my friend, Eric. We did something we haven't done in years. Took a completely spontaneous trip. We had originally planned on going to the Jersey Shore to saunter about; however, time and fate decided we should simply go to Philadelphia. Usually I would damn fate for its cruetly. However, yesterday fate was a kind and gentle beast; giving Eric and I a great day and good memories.

One of the things that Eric really wanted to do was get a real Philadelphia cheesesteak at Geno's and/or Pat's "The King of Steaks" in South Philadelphia. MMMMM Cheesesteaks sez the Homer Simpson in me... ~(_8^(I).

We arrived in Philadelphia sometime around 2:30 and went to Uncle's, a small and intimate bar on Locust Street in Center City Philadelhpia's "gayborhood". We had a few drinks and enjoyed the company of the congenial older chaps at the bar. After our drinks we proceeded to South Philly for our gastronomic delights.

Geno's would be our first choice, since the line was shorter. We finally ordered our steak, with cheese and friend onions. Then, as we were eating them, we decided to wait in line at Pat's and have another; thereby giving us an opportunity to find our favorite. We would order the exact same sandwich, with the exception that is was with Cheese Wiz, and "wit", which apparently means with onions at Pat's.

Herewith a brief caveat, the boys in South Philly are just too damned hot for their own good. Now back to the other, edible meat. Hands down, Pat's was truly our favorite. One, the meat was sliced thinner and the service at Pat's was abrupt and gruff, as should be in such a place. The important thing was the lines moved quickly, the food was good and we had a great time.

We finished our night by returning to Uncle's then heading to Mahogany on Walnut Street. We enjoyed our requisite poisons and then proceeded to head home. Another great night in the City of Brotherly Love. We laughed more than we have in quite some time.... Now I'm looking forward to my next visit.