Philadelphia Cheese Steak - Finding Meaty Bliss Outside of the City of Brotherly Love

The classic Philly Cheesesteak sandwich includes succulent roast beef shaved thin, served with grilled onions and slightly melted American cheese on a squishy soft hoagie bun.  Can this delight be recreated outside of Philadelphia, or is it destined to remain a local favorite?

Later today, I'll head over to grand opening of Eddie's Famous Cheesesteak and Grille in Merriman Valley.  I want to taste his Cheesesteak sandwich and "boardwalk" style, hand-cut fries.  I'll let you know if it lives up to the hype.  Til then, just stare longingly at the image above and imagine the smell of a delightful roast beef sandwich right up to the point it reaches your lips.  Yum!