by Suzette Felman on PAT'S vs. geno's I was sooo excited to FINALLY be in Philly for the first time because I wanted to try the Cheese Steaks. Being that I was only out there for 1 night I had to get one from each of the most well known spots, so that I could do the compare and contrast between the two. I had heard so many times that Geno's was great and how many celebs go there and blah blah blah...and all I can say is FAIL!!!!!! The sandwich was dry, the meat had no flavor and the onions were so raw that I had that annoying onion taste in my mouth for a while until I got back to the hotel and brushed my teeth...UGHHH...DON'T WASTE UR MONEY HERE...I've tasted better in NYC...don't be fooled by the celeb hype and the BRIGHT lights... Then, I quickly made my way across the street. I order one from Pat's and I could tell just by watching them make it that it as going to taste WAY BETTER. The Bread was soft, the steak chopped up and JUICY, the onions and peppers COOKED and the cheese was regular American cheese, but good non the less... LADIES AND GENTS WE HAVE A WINNER...PAT'S HANDS DOWN...
by Elvie Dufek on Vessel. Come here if you wanna wrestle. Cover charge on Friday night: $20. Music: Top 40/hip hop/classics Atmosphere: crowded, hot - but lots of places to sit Staff: very nice; bathroom attendant directing drunk people like a pro! The bartenders are fabulous (if you can get to the bar - it was so packed, I was throwing elbows left and right! Can a girl get some OJ?! (with vodka, of course). The venue is small compared to the usual places i like to hit up but great, solid music. I danced my butt off here last night. I looked cute and put together at the beginning of the night. I wore my new cute lace-up heels and by the end of the night - shoes untied, mascara smeared and hair frazzled - I was walking outta the club like I was in Michael Jackson's Thriller video.
by JACKIE G. on Oscar's does dive bar to near perfection. Patrons of all walks of life. Food served on paper plates. Cheap 23oz draft beers. Paper placemats. Stellar service from ladies older than my mom. Crappy jukebox. Smells peculiar. If you're looking for a true divey experience, or are short on cash and want to get drunk, or just need a dark, loud place to drink after work, Oscar's is perfect. And they don't care if you spill your beer!
