My Vision Quest for the Ultimate Cheesesteak!
The Ultimate Cheesesteak? What does it come with?
Whiz/Wit?
A beer?
A happy memory?
I have eaten and reviewed over 1,200 different cheesesteaks. I score them using my 5 category 100 point scoring system. The 5 categories are; 1. Roll, 2. Meat, 3. Cheese, 4. Extras and 5. Overall. I believe price and amenities add or distract from the overall cheesesteak eating experience. I keep track of the cheesesteaks scores and notes on a 36 column spreadsheet. Each review has a 3ish minute video on my YouTube Channel; The Cheesesteak Life. Right or Left Brain, I got you covered.
Here’s my latest review:
Philadelphia Cheesesteak Adventure at Off The Rail, 109 W State St, Media, PA.
Different Cheesesteak #1231. I had three guest eaters. Get a good look at them because you will never see them again. I heard Off The Rail had renovated and upgraded the food/menu. I don’t know what it looked like before, but I like it now. There are several areas where you can enjoy your drinks/meal. We sat out on the roof. We got a cheesesteak with fried onions. We paid the $2 and upgraded to french fries as our side. That was a very good decision. The meat, cheese, and fried onions were very good. They deserve a better roll.
How do I like my cheesesteak?
1. Roll. I want the roll to be M&M’esque. Crispy crust and light airy bread inside. I don’t want to bite my cheesesteak and everything shoots out the back.
2. Meat. I want a slightly thicker slice so I can taste the meat. Chopped and tender enough so I don’t have to wrestle with it.
3. Cheese. Melted and touching everything. Touching not coating.
4. Extras. Fried onions have to add flavor but not overpower anything. A good mushroom adds good flavor to good steak.
5. Overall. I like parking, sitting inside, bathroom and adult beverages.