Steak'n'cheese in Silver Spring

[Mister Big]

The best I've had recently is Cheesesteak Mike's in Hillandale. Not to be confused with a Philly cheesesteak (though I'm guessing they can make it that way), but with LTM & FO. Admittedly, I haven't eaten at Continental in Kensington in ages.

Cheesesteak Mike's has pretty decent fries, as well.

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Cheesesteak Mikes
10222 New Hampshire Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20903

[GraydonCarter]

Not sure I know the difference, unless you mean wit whiz.

How about South Street Steaks in Bethesda ?

[GraydonCarter]

I guess South Street has several locations

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South Street Steaks
4856 Cordell Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814

[dining with doc]

3rd South Street Steaks for pretty close to correct Philly Cheesesteak

[reiflame]

South Street makes a mean cheesesteak; it's dangerous that I work right around the corner from it.

I think the difference between a cheesesteak and a steak and cheese is subtle; the cheesesteak is really a set group of ingredients (soft roll, beef, prov or whip, onions) whereas the steak and cheese is it's "generic" counterpart. I would never call my favorite steak and cheese (Viola's Subs in Niagara Falls) a Philly cheesesteak, but they are similar in nature.

[monkeyrotica]

A DC steak & cheese is akin to a Philly cheesesteak hoagie: it comes with lettuce, tomato, and mayo unless you specifically ask them to hold it. And it's usually topped with American cheese or occasionally provo.

[monavano]

Exactly. It's so nice to hear that from someone else! The S&C is a kissin' cousin to a CS and I would often opt for the cheesesteak hoagie just to change things up.
I railed against this thing called a steak and cheese for so long, until I just realized that I could appreciate it for just what it is; a darn good sandwich.
Now, if they could get the bread right in this neck of the woods...

[monkeyrotica]

I've found really good cevapcici bread at Cosmopolitan Grill and excellent birote bread at La Mexicana Bakery, but neither are appropriate for a cheesesteak. I've yet to encounter anything approaching fresh Amoroso rolls; everything is either bloated dough or rock-hard cr@p. Even the H&S stuff from Baltimore isn't that great.

[agarnett100]

I have always order the cheesesteak hoagie even in Philly

[Dennis S]

Anyone know of "Billy's" in the Cherrydale area of Arlington? I saw it this morning and have not heard of it prior.

[GraydonCarter]

Sounds like it is the same owner, Cherrydale Deli, different signage.