What Was The Original Philly Cheesesteak?
The original Philly Cheesesteak is believed to have been created in the early 1930s by Pat Olivieri, a hot dog vendor in South Philadelphia. He decided to grill some thinly sliced beef along with onions and put it on a roll. A passing cab driver stopped and asked for a taste and soon enough, this grilled beef sandwich became a hit among locals. The Cheesesteak as we know it today – with melted cheese on top, was said to be added in the 1940s when cheese was becoming a popular topping for sandwiches.