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Voters must have been hungry while filling out their ballots this year, as roast beef sandwich grilled the rest of the other write-ins for category not on this list.
Roast pork sandwiches, Philly cheesesteaks and roast beef sandwiches, although similar as a juicy, dreamy desire, should never be confused as the same.
With only a few well-known and loved traditional roast-beef establishments in the area, roast beef sandwiches are a major staple to any South Philadelphian’s diet.
Roast beef is made from different cuts, sometimes including beef round roast, chuck roast beef, rib roast and sirloin tip roast. Containing several B vitamins, roast beef is known for contributing to better moods, enhanced alertness and more energy, especially helping the performance and well-being of athletes.
Roasting beef is not a tough task to master, but it takes patience, as its taste and tenderness is perfected after a slow roast in an oven set to a low or medium-low cooking temperature.
If the meat and bun isn’t enough to make your taste buds flare with excitement, several roast beef sandwich shops will offer the delectable option with a cheese of your choice or dipping sauce.
Savor the warm and delicious, mouthwatering dish by accompanying it with a side of gravy fries and a cold brew, best fit for the hungriest around.
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2012 Readers’ Choice Award winners
Cuisine
Fuel: Soup; Hummus; Lunch menu (sit down); and healthiest menu
Geno’s Steaks: Cheesesteak
PrimoHoagies: Hoagie
John’s Roast Pork: Pork sandwich
SliCE: Specialty pizza
Penrose Diner: Diner
Ippolito’s Seafood: Seafood selection
Scannicchio’s Italian Restaurant: BYOB; Italian Restaurant; Dessert menu; Chef
Cantina Los Caballitos: Ethnic restaurant (non-Italian)
Birra: New restaurant
Night on the Town
South Philadelphia Tap Room: Craft beer selection
Popi’s Italian Restaurant: Celebrate a special occasion
Chickie’s & Pete’s: Friday happy hour; Bar menu; French fries
Sweet Tooth
Termini Bros.: Cannoli; Cookies
Italiano’s Water Ice: Water ice
Caffe Chicco: Iced coffee
People
Barbara Capozzi: Civic leader
Dr. Steven Moskowitz and Dr. William Mestichelli: Dentist
Johnny Looch: DJ
D. Olivieri Jewelers: Jeweler
Rev. Joseph Kelley: Priest/minister
Dr. Gail Avicolli: Principal
Sports
Carl Arrigale: High school coach
Neumann-Goretti Saints: High school team
St. Monica: CYO program
Mike Schmidt: All-time pro athlete
Antonio "Scoop" Jardine: Local current college athlete
And the Rest …
Mummers Parade: South Philadelphia tradition
East Passyunk Avenue: Shopping center/district
Headhunters Hair Design: Salon
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