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A diagonal interruption through Philadelphia's horizontal/ vertical grid layout, East Passyunk Avenue runs through the heart of South Philadelphia. Photo by J. Fusco for GPTMC Named for the Italian phrase meaning "beautiful site," the Bella Vista neighborhood of South Philly has quaint row homes and charming cafes. Photo by R. Kennedy for GPTMC Where to get your very own authentic Philly cheesesteak sandwich Along Baltimore Avenue, one of West Philadelphia's main thoroughfares, you will find Dock Street Brewing Company. Housed in an old firehouse, it draws crowds with its traditional and experimental brews and locally sourced food. Photo by J. Fusco for GPTMC • Pat's King of Steaks, 1237 E. Passyunk Avenue, (215) 468-1547. Pat Olivieri, invented the steak sandwich in 1930. Since then, Pat's stand at the southern end of South Philly's Italian Market has grown to one of the most famous cheesesteak shops in the world. • Jim's Steaks, 400 South Street, (215) 9281911. South Street's diversity makes for an excellent customer base for Jim's Steaks, South Street's premier cheesesteak shop. • Geno's Steaks, 1219 S. 9th Street, (215) 389-0659. Geno's has been slinging its famous cheesesteaks from the same location here for more than 40 years now. • Abner's Cheesesteaks, 3813 Chestnut Street, (215) 662-0100. A campus stalwart for more than 20 years, Abner's actually ships its realdeal steaks to former University City students and residents throughout the country. Geno's has been slinging its famous cheesesteaks from the same location here for more than 40 years. Photo by G. Widman for GPTMC • Ishkabibbles, 327 South Street, (216) 923-4337. Quick service is the hallmark of this long-running South Street walkup window, considered the innovator of the chicken cheesesteak. Don't forget the jalapeno-covered Spanish fries on the side. • Cosmi's Deli, 1501 S. Eighth Street, (215) 4686093. Award-winning and independently owned for decades, Cosmi's serves some of the best hoagies in Philly. MORE BLIND FOR YOUR BUCK Right now all IACP attendees receive a 25% discount on the M21-X Warrior Kit and M18 Maverick through November 30, 2012 ONLY AT WWW.SRTSUPPLY.COM Pat's King of Steaks claim to fame is that its founder, Pat Olivieri, invented the steak sandwich in 1930. At the southern end of South Philly's Italian Market, this is the same and only location. Photo by Roadfood.com