10/11/2004: $100 Cheesesteak

Undertoad · 10-11-2004, 12:39 PM

Philadelphia restauranteur Stephen Starr has come up with this offering for a new city location: a $100 cheesesteak. "...made of sliced Kobe beef, melted Taleggio cheese, shaved truffles, sauteed foie gras, caramelized onions and heirloom shaved tomatoes on a homemade brioche roll brushed with truffle butter and squirted with homemade mustard."

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This is simply wrong at every level, beyond just the fact that it's an attempt to get a bit of press for the restaurant. Here's a "proper" Philly cheesesteak:

I know I would prefer the taste of the $100 version, but it's not worth $100 under any circumstances, and it rides on the image of the original.

I'm just sad that I don't have a proper image of a good $5 steak, and the next time I get one (about once every three months - it's a dangerous meal), I'll take the camera.

Cyber Wolf · 10-11-2004, 01:33 PM

Bugger that. No sandwich in the world is worth $100, not unless the whole thing was gold-plated and then it wouldn't be all that edible. Or tasty. What the heck would you serve WITH it? Wouldn't it throw the whole thing off if they offer chips and a soda only worth $1.85? Or would they search the world over for a potato that costs 20x the price of a perfectly good Irish potato?

vsp · 10-11-2004, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Undertoad

Here's a "proper" Philly cheesesteak:

[img - cheesesteak]

Nah, I don't think so. That's got Whiz on it. Provolone or bust.

Albamoss · 10-11-2004, 02:05 PM

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heirloom shaved tomatoes

When I was skimming the ingredients list, I thought for a moment that said "heroin." And for that moment I thought I understood why it was so expensive.

Katkeeper · 10-11-2004, 02:54 PM

What beverage to serve with a $100 cheesesteak? A $100 bottle of Bordeaux or CA cabernet sauvignon.

Trilby · 10-11-2004, 03:33 PM

i thought the "original" cheesesteak was hotdog or bologna? This is indeed wrong. When I think of Philly I think of affordable heart attacks.

elSicomoro · 10-11-2004, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Undertoad

This is simply wrong at every level, beyond just the fact that it's an attempt to get a bit of press for the restaurant. Here's a "proper" Philly cheesesteak:

No...that's a proper cheesesteak for stoopid tourists. No Philadelphian in their right mind should ever eat such shit.

Non-Philadelphians: Never ever EVER eat a cheesesteak from Pat's or Geno's. Just don't fucking do it!

Target · 10-11-2004, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Katkeeper

What beverage to serve with a $100 cheesesteak? A $100 bottle of Bordeaux or CA cabernet sauvignon.

When I heard about this $100 cheese steak sandwich on the radio they said it included a bottle of champagne.

So it's a bargain at twice the price.

xoxoxoBruce · 10-11-2004, 06:20 PM

Don't know Target, the TV reporter didn't show or mention any wine. He did say it was tasty but he wouldn't be eating it if he had to pay for it.
Let's face it, they came up with a tasty dish and like UT said they're capitalizing on the fame of real cheesesteaks.
Syc is right about Pat's and Geno's.

The crew of Air Force One, The Secret Service and I, prefer Jim's in Essington.

wolf · 10-11-2004, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by sycamore

No...that's a proper cheesesteak for stoopid tourists. No Philadelphian in their right mind should ever eat such shit.

Non-Philadelphians: Never ever EVER eat a cheesesteak from Pat's or Geno's. Just don't fucking do it!

And being from the Show Me state you are uniquely qualified to make this judgment. (he happens to be right in this case, but this poser setting himself up as the Phil'delfya cheesesteak expert is quite amusing. Incidentlly, Happy Birthday you mutherfucking pansie-ass poser ...)

elSicomoro · 10-11-2004, 08:12 PM

Being a non-native helps me retain my objectivity.

And thank you.

wolf · 10-11-2004, 08:22 PM

I truthfully can't conceive of a situation in which I would pay $100 for food ... I mean one freakin' sandwich, not a complete meal for myself and at least one other person.

Yes, I've been to fancy eatin' places. And yes, I've run up a tab, including wine, of over $150 just for me, but I'm talking starting from the little bowl of water with the lemon to wash yer hands in, all the way to the exotic desert item involving a mininum of four kinds of chocolate made into swirly patterns around the plate.

$100 for a damn sandwich. What is the world coming to? Are there, as Alexander mourned, no more worlds to conquer?

xoxoxoBruce · 10-11-2004, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by sycamore

Being a non-native helps me retain my objectivity.

Me too.

YellowBolt · 10-11-2004, 08:35 PM

Wow, that "proper" cheesesteak is... gross... one of the best days here in my Michigan high school is when they have "Philly cheese steak" Thursday, only twice a year! Yum.

wolf · 10-11-2004, 08:41 PM

It would probably be illegal to serve a real cheese steak to high school students. There are certain nutritional standards which apply to school food service.

10-11-2004, 12:39 PM	#1
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	10/11/2004: $100 Cheesesteak Philadelphia restauranteur Stephen Starr has come up with this offering for a new city location: a $100 cheesesteak. "...made of sliced Kobe beef, melted Taleggio cheese, shaved truffles, sauteed foie gras, caramelized onions and heirloom shaved tomatoes on a homemade brioche roll brushed with truffle butter and squirted with homemade mustard." full story This is simply wrong at every level, beyond just the fact that it's an attempt to get a bit of press for the restaurant. Here's a "proper" Philly cheesesteak: I know I would prefer the taste of the $100 version, but it's not worth $100 under any circumstances, and it rides on the image of the original. I'm just sad that I don't have a proper image of a good $5 steak, and the next time I get one (about once every three months - it's a dangerous meal), I'll take the camera.

10-11-2004, 01:33 PM	#2
Cyber Wolf As stable as a ring of PU-239 Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: On a huge rock covered in water, highly advanced moss and 7 billion parasites Posts: 1,264	Bugger that. No sandwich in the world is worth $100, not unless the whole thing was gold-plated and then it wouldn't be all that edible. Or tasty. What the heck would you serve WITH it? Wouldn't it throw the whole thing off if they offer chips and a soda only worth $1.85? Or would they search the world over for a potato that costs 20x the price of a perfectly good Irish potato? __________________ "I don't see what's so triffic about creating people as people and then getting' upset 'cos they act like people." ~Adam Young, Good Omens "I don't see why it matters what is written. Not when it's about people. It can always be crossed out." ~Adam Young, Good Omens

10-11-2004, 03:33 PM	#6
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	i thought the "original" cheesesteak was hotdog or bologna? This is indeed wrong. When I think of Philly I think of affordable heart attacks. __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum

10-11-2004, 06:20 PM	#9
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Don't know Target, the TV reporter didn't show or mention any wine. He did say it was tasty but he wouldn't be eating it if he had to pay for it. Let's face it, they came up with a tasty dish and like UT said they're capitalizing on the fame of real cheesesteaks. Syc is right about Pat's and Geno's. The crew of Air Force One, The Secret Service and I, prefer Jim's in Essington. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

10-11-2004, 08:22 PM	#12
wolf lobber of scimitars Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phila Burbs Posts: 20,774	I truthfully can't conceive of a situation in which I would pay $100 for food ... I mean one freakin' sandwich, not a complete meal for myself and at least one other person. Yes, I've been to fancy eatin' places. And yes, I've run up a tab, including wine, of over $150 just for me, but I'm talking starting from the little bowl of water with the lemon to wash yer hands in, all the way to the exotic desert item involving a mininum of four kinds of chocolate made into swirly patterns around the plate. $100 for a damn sandwich. What is the world coming to? Are there, as Alexander mourned, no more worlds to conquer? __________________ wolf eht htiw og "Conspiracies are the norm, not the exception." --G. Edward Griffin The Creature from Jekyll Island High Priestess of the Church of the Whale Penis

10-11-2004, 02:54 PM	#5
Katkeeper Hoodoo Guru Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Mechanicsburg PA Posts: 296	What beverage to serve with a $100 cheesesteak? A $100 bottle of Bordeaux or CA cabernet sauvignon.

10-11-2004, 08:12 PM	#11
elSicomoro Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 12,486	Being a non-native helps me retain my objectivity. And thank you.

10-11-2004, 08:35 PM	#14
YellowBolt I lurk with the best of them Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: not close to philadelphia. :( well, not THAT close. Posts: 146	Wow, that "proper" cheesesteak is... gross... one of the best days here in my Michigan high school is when they have "Philly cheese steak" Thursday, only twice a year! Yum.

10-11-2004, 08:41 PM	#15
wolf lobber of scimitars Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phila Burbs Posts: 20,774	It would probably be illegal to serve a real cheese steak to high school students. There are certain nutritional standards which apply to school food service. __________________ wolf eht htiw og "Conspiracies are the norm, not the exception." --G. Edward Griffin The Creature from Jekyll Island High Priestess of the Church of the Whale Penis

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