If you're a Phillies fan, or just want to heckle some during the World Series, pop in to one of these favorite Philadelphian eateries. Stuff your face with all the cheese steaks, hoagies, soft pretzles, and Tasteykakes you can stomach. And, that won't be the only thing Tampa devours this week.
Philadelphia, this one's for you.
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October 21, 2008
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Philly's Famous Cheese Steaks and Pizza Company
4375 E. Bay Drive - Clearwater727-539-1733
Many imitators outside the City of Brotherly Love try to recreate the city’s gem sandwich, the Philly cheesesteak. But it doesn’t get any closer to the real deal then at Philly’s.
Philly Phlava
10039 W. Hillsborough Ave - Tampa(813) 249-7181
Philly in Tampa? You can best believe this is something to squelch that craving for a good ole fashioned Philly cheese steak sandwich!
Philly Phlava
13149 N. Dale Mabry Highway - Tampa813-514-1230
When you crave an authentic Philadelphia cheesesteak, Philly Phlava has the taste you love. Owners John and Benjamin Coia are from Philadelphia and brought the taste of the city to Tampa Bay.
Philly's Best
8562 Forest Oaks Blvd. - Spring Hill352-666-0399
Tucked into a plaza off U.S. 19, Philly's Best has outlasted many such venues in the area, mainly because of their approach to the cheesesteak sandwich. Flown in weekly from Philly, the flavor of the classic cheesesteak is found here in Spring Hill.
A Taste of Philly
6513 14th St. W. #133 - Bradenton941-756-5500
The place to go if you're missing Buffalo chicken or Philly cheese steaks, meatball hoagies, and tortellini. A Taste of Philly offers pizza, calzones, salads and Homemade Italian dinners.
The Philadelphian Cheesesteaks
6086 14th Street W. - Bradenton941-739-5758
The Philadelphian is, as they proudly proclaim themselves, famous for cheesesteaks and hoagies. They are also devoted to the unofficial motto that "more is better," and the huge portions served here show that.
PhillySteak Gyros and Wings
10700 N. 56th Street - Tampa813-899-4976
PhillySteak Gyros and Wings, renowned for their Slim Orlandos, offers an extensive menu of great tasting food all at low prices. Choose to dine in, carry out or have delivered in the Temple Terrace area.
Philly Connection
1536 W Brandon Blvd - Brandon(813) 651-9090
Philly Connection is a causal where you can enjoy a great meal and chat it up with a few friends. They serve a variety of sandwiches ranging from turkey to chicken and of course their famous Philly subs.
Taste of Philly
7810 US Hwy 19 - Port Richey727-845-4663
An Original Philadelphia Cheesesteak Shop. Philly style Steak Chickensteaks served on Philadelphia's Amoroso Rolls. They also offer a variety of Hank's soda's Tastykakes. Delivery available. The place is under new ownership, so look for building refurbishing and added menu items.
Lenny's Restaurant
21220 U.S. 19 - Clearwater(727) 799-0402
The walls are covered with Phillies Jerseys and photos, and while it doesn't have "Philly" or "cheese steak" in it's name, it filled with Philly fans and players.
Players Lounge
4500 W Cypress St. - Tampa813-879-4800
The Players Lounge is home to the Tampadelphia Eagles Fan Club who meet once a week at this location. They'll have Philadelphia radio and TV personalities in town for the World Series.
