Posted by Foodie Buddha
on July 01, 2010
When word spread that Woody’s Famous Philadelphia Cheesesteaks in Midtown had closed, Atlanta’s food fans took a collective sigh. Though not everyone found the place destination worthy, Woody’s had a distinct personality and better than average grub. Opened in 1975 by David Pastoria, the free standing hut had served as a fixture of quirky Atlanta for roughly 35 years.
But 12,784 days is a stretch and Pastoria had his fill of the restaurant life. Though I’m not exactly sure of the new ownership structure, Steven Renner decided that Pastoria’s departure was the opportunity he needed. So in early June of this year, marked with a little elbow grease and some TLC, Renner gave Woody’s Cheesesteaks a new life in its old location.
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Posted by Foodie Buddha
on June 23, 2009
It’s not a place where the decor is of primordial importance (clean, simple, yet reminiscent of a chain) and it’s not a place where you need a whole lot of direction (it’s cheesesteak-centric). However, that doesn’t mean that Roy’s Cheesesteaks is lacking in any true sense of the word. Stashed away up in Smyrna, just off South Cobb Drive, Roy’s seems to be the de facto choice as Atlanta’s favorite cheesesteak joint. While I’ve dinned here a couple of times in the past 16-months (or so), this was my first visit in some time. As such, I’ll deem this a “first impression.”
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Posted by Foodie Buddha
on January 07, 2009
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Philadelphia is the self-proclaimed Cheesesteak Capital. I’ve traveled to the most well-known spots (Pat’s King of Cheesesteaks and Geno’s Steaks) and I’ve been to each several times over. Trust me when I say that they are essentially crap on a bun. You go to those tourist traps for the “experience;” there are better steaks to be had in Philly (and better experiences). Most locals would acquiesce – if you’re a steak connoisseur, you just don’t go to those spots. Don’t believe me? Go see what yelpers have to say. Unlike Champagne, you can have an authentic steak and cheese outside the 215. Which brings us to Woody’s, a local joint that stacks up just fine to those Philadelphia institutions … thank you very much.
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