And I agree. It's a really good version. And I can get a cheesesteak hoagie when I'm so inclined (a real one).

I was literally wondering what Sci-Fi book he was a character in.

feel-good show, though.

I think all the characters hate themselves at least as much as they like themselves.

2a and 2b a good italian beef or good french dip.

I heave yeat to have a good philly cheesesteak sandwich.

A Buffalo beef on weck needs to be on the sandwich list

The fries were great. The lines were short and parking was available

The Original Steaks and Hoagies. Only 20 locations now but franchising. Definitely the best chain cheese steak I've ever had. Certainly not the scale of Jersey Mike's, which would win on sheer reach. Jersey Mikes also gets bonus points because they'll do a full gluten free prep. Separate prep area, prepackaged rolls, etc. one of the few fast food options for our Celiac daughter.

The movie then the follow-on show.

So you won’t have private equity to kick around anymore.

And I know plenty of people are watching very closely to measure this. But the quality and quantity at most of the stores seems to be holding up thus far.

Probably only a matter of time though.

Blackstone purchased Jersey Mikes in January 2025 and people are pretty upset about shrinking sizes on everything.

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Some of my favorites are the very slow ones, with minimal dialogue and almost impressionistic vibes, atmospheric music cues, etc.

In conclusion, The Bear is a land of contrasts. Thank you.

I think Bart is right about the intensity of the five-star restaurant kitchen. But intensity alone doesn't make a good story.

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Accompanied by camera cuts bouncing back and forth like a damn ping pong game. It's not difficult to grasp what the director is trying to convey about the kitchen atmosphere, but when you lean comically hard into that technique over & over again, it loses impact and simply gets annoying at a certain point.

people. I'd think they are in on the joke. Matheson's real-life persona is a more confident and capable version of Neil Fak.

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I think the children like it when I "get down" verbally.

you see a lot of bravado and condescension toward "civilians" among hospitality lifers. There is a lot of performative personality extroversion.

I don't think the show creators are in on the joke on that front, but it still strikes a chord.

...cause like, I am not sure he likes himself...

As a former Chicagoan, the cinematography captured the grit and beauty of the city. I enjoyed that part. But the intensity was just too over the top. The dialogue felt like something penned by a ninth grader. At least have Carmy or his cousin come up with something other than the F bomb to convey frustration.

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They're a cut above Firehouse, Jimmy Johns and the rest of the sandwich chain field, in my experience. I'll second what Chris said about Penn Station, though I'm not sure I've even had Mike's cheesesteak before bc they do the standard subs so well.

Looks like there are a few stores in St. Louis but nothing west of Missouri.

I'll check them out next time I'm back!

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It’s a great roll and they do a terrific chicken cheesesteak too. Of all the large chains I think they may be the only one doing an authentic grill top cheesesteak.

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that Italian beef sandwiches could ever be good and popular.

Hospitality is one of the most narcissistic industries we have and watching the grind of the everyday clash with the self image and grandeur of it all is pretty good viewing

dropped out 2-3 episodes into S3.

I liked it better as a beef sandwich shop restaurant show & the side characters just got pushed to the side.

And I stopped liking Carmy.

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While I agree with the the below posts that the series meanders at times, it's best episodes are some of the best TV out there. I'd argue that they want the show to mirror a fine restaurant - chaotic in certain places but the final presentation is layered and superb.

I truly enjoyed the whole arc of season 1 once I finished it, so much so that I watched it again to catch moments that made more sense. I think the creators had a good plan for that season.

But. You gave it five episodes. I’d agree that it’s not gonna turn on a dime for you.

I do wonder if you were to throw in the towel if the several really good single episodes be enjoyable. Maybe just commit to watching two or three more. Fishes, Forks and Review!

I do wish there were more shows that excelled at the occasional stand alone.

If you don’t like it now, I suspect it’s not one to grow on you. 4 seasons in and it has some great single episodes, but it really hasn’t gone much of anywhere.

Mrs. Jeff (BGS) and I are about 5 episodes into season one and we’re not feeling it. It just seems like a bunch of random chaos.

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