PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – It’s Philadelphia’s signature sandwich. Of course we’re talking about the cheesesteak.
Now the focus will be on the Philly favorite. On Friday, CBS’s “The Talk” kicks off its Food Face-Off, where chefs from two cities will showcase their famous dishes and be judged by the show’s hosts.
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Friday’s episode will feature South Philadelphia’s Pat’s King of Steaks and Al’s # 1 Italian Beef of Chicago. Frank Olivieri, the owner of Pat’s, spoke to Eyewitness News about the experience of being on the show.
“It was exciting, the people at The Talk are just lovely,” Olivieri said. “And I went for my second favorite sandwich, which is Chicago Italian beef.”
Chicago’s Italian beef is a slow-cooked roast beef with giardiniera, which is a blend of pickled vegetables and peppers.
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Olivieri, whose family started the business in 1930, could not say who won the competition, but he said it was nerve-wracking when the hosts had to judge.
While it could have been stressful, Olivieri was grateful to represent Philadelphia on the national stage.
“Just representing our amazing city, that was the best part of being shown on the show,” said Olivieri, who prefers his cheesesteak with cheese whites and raw onions.
“It’s a cozy food that everyone can eat and enjoy together,” he added. “And it brings everyone on an equal footing.”
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WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE FOR THE FULL INTERVIEW.
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