It's amazing how aggressively mediocre that sandwich is when done," the correct way ". You can get much better steak sandwiches on hoagie rolls from just about any pizzeria in New Jersey, largely because the cheese is an actual dairy product and not whatever the hell cheese whiz is.
@@RecklessFables Every time I have gotten a cheesesteak in Philly, it has been so hit or miss. It's either pretty stinking good, or just okay, with almost no in between. And I agree with you, almost every pizza place, or burger place here in NJ does their 'Philidelphia' style cheesesteak a lot better. The whole cheese whiz thing must be an acquired taste or something that is only native to Philly.
When he was running to be the grand overlord of Philadelphia, didn't Dr Oz make some sort of comment about Gino's Cheese Steak that sparked a big sandwich debate?
As a former Philadelphian, I am contractually obligated to tell you that you cheesesteaked wrong and that I hope you will cheesesteak properly on a return visit. But what do I know, I would have been pulling for a third night of family style Chinese. Philly Chinatown is so good. Glad you enjoyed your trip and thanks for sharing it with us!
@RecklessFables There is a divide among Philadelphians as what constitutes a true cheesesteak. Most are united in the opinion that Pat's and Geno's are for the tourists and that the best steaks are to be found elsewhere.
Pharmacistjudge! Finally a long awaited camera-appearance. I've been meaning to ask to bring him in for a paper fight for a while. MVP of the chat. (Sorry if he was on camera before, I've watched a LOT of LRR content, but still not everything :D)
When I was there for PAX Unplugged in 18, there was a place very near but not within Reading Market that did three things I loved A cheesesteak where the internals were 1. cheese 2. steak and 3. none of the crap everyone else likes in their cheesesteak A wide variety of cheesteak-enhancing beer Tables big enough to play magic on while enjoying a cheesesteak It was a good time. Maps is failing me on finding it but it may no longer be there, either :(
Hooray, it's my debut on the LRR Entertainment juggernaut! I was in the background a few times throughout this vlog, and it was great seeing you there!
Glad you're doing well Graham, I watched the vlogs on repeat during lockdown in Australia and you and the rest of the LRR crew helped me through a super rough time.
G Vlogs are the videos I watch when I want to feel real chill. 😎 I'm also realizing that I need to grab some Phorhead music for myself, because it's always so dope.
Yeah, the market was absolutely _swamped_ Sunday afternoon, no doubt in part because of how many places were closed. (I got shrimp lo mein, but that would be a less viable option for someone who had Chinese for two of the last five meals.) In any case, thanks for the great vlogs! Really captured the essence of the con, including Sunday, the day where conventions go to die.
Basically, what he wanted to do was make an army of goblins. What he GOT to do was essentially stop his opponent from doing things, while dping things himself that eventually resulted in a win
I was a pleasure meeting you Sunday I was the guy with the overly signed rin and seri and the coming attraction. I am so glad you had a recovery to make it to Philly it was a dream come true. Your crack a packs got me back into magic. So was the main event of my weekend
Since the croiffle in Seattle (which I have had since - that place is still there and it's excellent), breakfasts have been a highlight of the GVlogs for me. Hopefully next time 😋
As you eat a cheesesteak you eventually realize, it’s not going to leave me, and that archaeologists will discover a skeleton and a cheesesteak some day.
I was at the Philly convention center last year for a neurosurgery conference! My eye rage-twitched slightly when the footage showed you walked past an amazing crepe place in Reading Terminal Market that I had breakfast at three out of the four days. Also, this is how stoked I am about the vlogs being back - I'm emerging from my lurk and engaging the algorithm
Since it only happens when Graham is on the move I would assume that it's the optical stabilisation of the phone shifting the image area to the side and making the edge of the lens mount visible.
Snooping at her linktree, it could be for craft or art purposes because she’s got a Cricut on her Amazon wishlist, and I can’t think of any other reason to need a Cricut machine.
4:52 Hah! That's a good dig at WotC. But I am afraid many people won't have any idea what this part means, though the average viewer might be somewhat likely to know, if they play Magic themselves.
Usually one. I brought two this time mostly for the vlog 😄 (Plus, the comfortable ones have so many laces, and are hell to take off when clearing airport security, so I wore my slip-on boots)
Given that "Aggressive Mining" was designed by Notch, it seems like a logical card to get James to sign. Or, I'd ASK James to sign my Aggressive Mining, but when he turns it over, have it be a basic land and be like "Oh no, the curse strikes again!"
If you are making your own, whatever kind you want. I like cheddar. If you go to a shop in Philly, different places use different kinds, but Cheese Wiz is the standard kind at Geno's & Pat's (both also offer American and Provolone). Also, American cheese gets a bad rap. If you get "real" American cheese (from a deli) rather than wrapped singles, it is fine.
My dad and I went to Philly as part of a road trip once. We had asked a local Philadelphian where to go for a proper cheesesteak. They told us to go to Geno's, and it was the worst Cheesesteak I've ever had. It was cold and bland. They serve it with cheese whiz because its the only thing with flavor they have.
As a Pittsburgher I was confused by your pronunciation of Lancaster (which is probably correct actually). The way we pronounce it sounds more like spell caster Also for the record we mispronounce every single French named town in Western PA as well.
