Pat’s vs. Geno’s Philly cheesesteaks

PATRICIA J. SHEEHAN ASST.SPORTS EDITOR PJS723@CABRINI EDU

Nothing compares to the first bite of a gooey, Philadelphia cheesesteak. It may not seem like much; steak and American cheese melted on a roll, but it is something taken very seriously around here. Many out-of-towners anticipate their first-ever cheesesteak experience and are rarely disappointed.

The “art” of cheesest eak making has been dominated by two wellknown places and are in constant competition for the number one spot. Pat’s Steaks and Geno’s Steaks hold a special place of stature in the City of Brotherly Love… the love of cheesesteaks that is.

founded Geno’s Steaks right across the street from the infamous Pat’s. Vento started the place with only six dollars, six rolls and a few hot dogs. The two been a huge debate on which cheesesteak has been a favorite among Cabrini students.

“Pat’s Steaks because they’re just better! The cheese is so good!” Kristen

Traina, a sophom ore graphic design major, said.

Joanne Ruddy excitedly agreed and said, “Pat’s is better; they are the originals.” always go to Geno’s,” she said.

Each restaurant is known for their frequent celebrity encounters.

One thing both legendary restaurants stress is that you “know how to order.” There are even instructions on both of their

But season two made fans “fuggitaboutit,” Tony’s psychiatric problems, that is. Instead, viewers were captivated with FBI investigations and wiretapping of Sal “Big Pussy” Bonpensiero… they say he went into the “witness protection program,” but the fish tell a different story.

Chris Leeds, a senior English major, said, “I never miss an episode. Flat out, it is the best show on television. And Ralph’s death was definitely the most memorable, a classic episode!”

Season three started with continued FBI investigations into the private life of Tony; they even bugged his basement with a wire! And what Soprano fan could forget episode 37 with Christopher and Paulie trudging through the snow in the middle of the Pine Barrens searching for the Russian they were told to “whack?”

Admissions counselor Saleem Brown said, “I love the Sopranos. I even love their theme song! Meadow is definitely my favorite character; I hope they don’t ever kill her!”

Season four brought Tony closer to Dr. Melfi, his longtime shrink. This season showed the complexities of being a mob boss, and it’s not all gravy!

Season five saw the sad end to Adrian- na’s life for her part in a FBI investigation and what fans thought was the end to Tony and Carmella’s marriage and the beginning of new family dilemmas concerning Tony’s cousin. Fans saw the gruesome deaths of more people in this season than in any other season. Christopher’s Range Rover and Paulie’s Cadillac were certainly kept busy. In the end, Tony reunites with Carmella, but the season ends with Tony having to succumb to Johnny Sack’s authority when he is forced to kill his cousin. But as Tony always says, “You never know in life,” and he is never more right as the season ends ironically with the FBI taking Johnny Sack down and Tony managing to escape any involvement.

So pour a glass of wine and eat your Sunday dinner early because at 9 p.m. the long-awaited sixth season of the Sopranos will air, and you had better be there or else you just might end up sleeping with the fishes, because “you never know in life.”

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