| Geno's Steaks | |
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 Geno's Steaks seen at night in 2007 | |
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| Restaurant information | |
| Established | 1966 |
| Owner(s) | Geno Vento |
| Previous owner(s) | Joey Vento (1966–2011) |
| Food type | North American cuisine |
| Street address | 1219 South 9th St |
| City | Philadelphia |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| Postal/ZIP Code | 19147 |
| Country | United States |
| Coordinates | 39°56′01″N 75°09′32″W / 39.933702°N 75.158898°W |
| Website | www.genosteaks.com |
Geno's Steaks is a Philadelphia restaurant specializing in cheesesteaks, founded in 1966 by Joey Vento. Geno's is located in South Philadelphia at the intersection of 9th Street and Passyunk Avenue, directly across the street from rival Pat's King of Steaks, which is generally credited with having invented the cheesesteak in 1933.[1] The cheesesteak has since become a signature dish for Philadelphia.
After Joey Vento's death in 2011, restaurant ownership was passed to his son Geno Vento.[2]
- ^ "New York Times, "Harry Olivieri, 90, Co-Inventor of Cheese Steak in Philadelphia, Dies" July 22, 2006 retrieved July 25, 2006". The New York Times. July 22, 2006. Retrieved May 21, 2010.
- ^ Victor Fiorillo (2013-08-30). "Joey Vento's Dying Wish: Keep "Speak English" Sign at Geno's". Philly Mag. Retrieved 2014-05-18.