re: Philly

I like Jack McDavid's place..Jack's Firehouse

Avoid Genos and Pats and hit Tony Luke's. The best cheesesteaks in the area reside in West Chester at the Pepper Mill, but I doubt you'll be out in those parts. I would also reccomend a stromboli--as big as a hat--at Celebre's (city) or my personal favorite at Little Italy in Pottstown (if west of town).