Geno's Steaks

Geno's Steaks
Geno's Steaks seen at night in 2007
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Restaurant information
Established1966; 58 years ago (1966)
Owner(s)Geno Vento
Previous owner(s)Joey Vento (1966–2011)
Food typeNorth American cuisine
Street address1219 South 9th St
CityPhiladelphia
StatePennsylvania
Postal/ZIP Code19147
CountryUnited States
Coordinates39°56′01″N 75°09′32″W / 39.933702°N 75.158898°W / 39.933702; -75.158898
Websitewww.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]

  1. ^ "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.
  2. ^ Victor Fiorillo (2013-08-30). "Joey Vento's Dying Wish: Keep "Speak English" Sign at Geno's". Philly Mag. Retrieved 2014-05-18.