Comments on: JJ’s CheeseSteaks Already Open http://www.princeofpetworth.com/2009/10/jjs-philly-cheese-steak-already-open/ Welcome to the beautiful life Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:13:08 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Abe http://www.princeofpetworth.com/2009/10/jjs-philly-cheese-steak-already-open/#comment-45853 Abe Tue, 27 Oct 2009 22:44:58 +0000 http://www.princeofpetworth.com/2009/10/jjs-philly-cheese-steak-already-open/#comment-45853 After reading mixed reviews I decided to try it for myself. Same theory I use when I watch movies. So I stopped by for an early dinner today, seems like they are back on track after a flop of an opening. I guess not everyone can predict the rush of a grand opening that takes place on Howard Homecoming. But today they had their Amoroso rolls and the Wiz and the sandwich was off the hook. Hope they can keep stuff in stock, cause if they do I am definitely coming back since its one of the better tasting spots on U street. After reading mixed reviews I decided to try it for myself. Same theory I use when I watch movies. So I stopped by for an early dinner today, seems like they are back on track after a flop of an opening. I guess not everyone can predict the rush of a grand opening that takes place on Howard Homecoming. But today they had their Amoroso rolls and the Wiz and the sandwich was off the hook. Hope they can keep stuff in stock, cause if they do I am definitely coming back since its one of the better tasting spots on U street.

]]> By: RD http://www.princeofpetworth.com/2009/10/jjs-philly-cheese-steak-already-open/#comment-45852 RD Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:33:08 +0000 http://www.princeofpetworth.com/2009/10/jjs-philly-cheese-steak-already-open/#comment-45852 Drove down there yesterday afternoon and they didn't have ANY rolls. You only need three things to make a cheesesteak, people. I will not be making that mistake again. Drove down there yesterday afternoon and they didn’t have ANY rolls. You only need three things to make a cheesesteak, people. I will not be making that mistake again.

]]> By: anonymous http://www.princeofpetworth.com/2009/10/jjs-philly-cheese-steak-already-open/#comment-45851 anonymous Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:50:17 +0000 http://www.princeofpetworth.com/2009/10/jjs-philly-cheese-steak-already-open/#comment-45851 Just grabbed a fifty bus to JJs for what I thought was to be an authentic Philly steak sandwich. They had run out of the advertised rolls and were using generic hoagie rolls. Why did they open their doors if all they want to be is a run of the mill steak place. Needless to say I left without ordering and came back to Jonathans at 14th and NY to get a good cheesesteak sandwich. Just grabbed a fifty bus to JJs for what I thought was to be an authentic Philly steak sandwich. They had run out of the advertised rolls and were using generic hoagie rolls. Why did they open their doors if all they want to be is a run of the mill steak place. Needless to say I left without ordering and came back to Jonathans at 14th and NY to get a good cheesesteak sandwich.

]]> By: Logan Girl http://www.princeofpetworth.com/2009/10/jjs-philly-cheese-steak-already-open/#comment-45850 Logan Girl Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:19:47 +0000 http://www.princeofpetworth.com/2009/10/jjs-philly-cheese-steak-already-open/#comment-45850 Went for grand opening and had the "Ben Franklin", traditional cheesesteak. Although staff was friendly, I can't say I was too impressed. Too much pepper in the meat and I did have one bite of grissel (sp); which makes me question the quality of the meat. Smaller size than I expected too. I'd give it another try down the road though. I support the local communitiy over a chain restaurant any day!! Went for grand opening and had the “Ben Franklin”, traditional cheesesteak. Although staff was friendly, I can’t say I was too impressed. Too much pepper in the meat and I did have one bite of grissel (sp); which makes me question the quality of the meat. Smaller size than I expected too. I’d give it another try down the road though. I support the local communitiy over a chain restaurant any day!!

]]> By: DM http://www.princeofpetworth.com/2009/10/jjs-philly-cheese-steak-already-open/#comment-45849 DM Sun, 25 Oct 2009 21:28:21 +0000 http://www.princeofpetworth.com/2009/10/jjs-philly-cheese-steak-already-open/#comment-45849 I hit the grand opening at JJ's Cheesesteak and I was impressed with the quality being a Philly native I was impressed with the Amoroso rolls and the Wiz. When I came back at 2 am for round 2 I realized they ran out of Amoroso rolls but used a bready substitute. I talked to the manager and he apologized since they had no idea they would have sold over 700 sandwiches on their grand opening. Seems like they also have a wait issue but he mentioned they are still in training and it’s hard to simulate a rush. They are expanding the grill next week to improve work flow. JJs is going to be my spot for a quality affordable sandwich. BTW all the staff was very pleasant to talk to, very young and energetic. I hit the grand opening at JJ’s Cheesesteak and I was impressed with the quality being a Philly native I was impressed with the Amoroso rolls and the Wiz. When I came back at 2 am for round 2 I realized they ran out of Amoroso rolls but used a bready substitute. I talked to the manager and he apologized since they had no idea they would have sold over 700 sandwiches on their grand opening. Seems like they also have a wait issue but he mentioned they are still in training and it’s hard to simulate a rush. They are expanding the grill next week to improve work flow. JJs is going to be my spot for a quality affordable sandwich. BTW all the staff was very pleasant to talk to, very young and energetic.

]]> By: Nichole http://www.princeofpetworth.com/2009/10/jjs-philly-cheese-steak-already-open/#comment-45848 Nichole Sat, 24 Oct 2009 22:53:06 +0000 http://www.princeofpetworth.com/2009/10/jjs-philly-cheese-steak-already-open/#comment-45848 @monkey and everyone else trying to sort out the question of who gets which bread where... Both this place (where I have not yet been) and Philadelphia Water Ice on H St. use Amoroso rolls. Taylor uses Sarcones. @monkey and everyone else trying to sort out the question of who gets which bread where… Both this place (where I have not yet been) and Philadelphia Water Ice on H St. use Amoroso rolls. Taylor uses Sarcones.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.princeofpetworth.com/2009/10/jjs-philly-cheese-steak-already-open/#comment-45847 Anonymous Sat, 24 Oct 2009 22:04:49 +0000 http://www.princeofpetworth.com/2009/10/jjs-philly-cheese-steak-already-open/#comment-45847 @KC--Amoroso rolls are available here, at South Street Steaks in Bethesda (also in Gaithersburg, formerly of College Park). It's the only real Philly steak available in DC area. @KC–Amoroso rolls are available here, at South Street Steaks in Bethesda (also in Gaithersburg, formerly of College Park). It’s the only real Philly steak available in DC area.

]]> By: DC20010 http://www.princeofpetworth.com/2009/10/jjs-philly-cheese-steak-already-open/#comment-45846 DC20010 Sat, 24 Oct 2009 22:02:50 +0000 http://www.princeofpetworth.com/2009/10/jjs-philly-cheese-steak-already-open/#comment-45846 Anon 3:29 - you're being to hard on them - today was their first full day of being open and they were swamped - so the delays, while unfortunate, are part of the experience. I'm sure they will get better. I stopped by today and it was actually pretty tasty. The steak was peppery and the fries were crispy and properly seasoned. Not the best cheesesteak i've ever had, but much better then most of the impostors here in DC. Overall - i'd give it a B on taste alone. As far as the service goes - well its clear they need to work on their ordering system and definitely need another grill if they are going to be able to handle the volume. I plan on going back again in a few weeks, when hopefully they will have the kinks worked out. Anon 3:29 – you’re being to hard on them – today was their first full day of being open and they were swamped – so the delays, while unfortunate, are part of the experience. I’m sure they will get better.

I stopped by today and it was actually pretty tasty. The steak was peppery and the fries were crispy and properly seasoned. Not the best cheesesteak i’ve ever had, but much better then most of the impostors here in DC. Overall – i’d give it a B on taste alone.

As far as the service goes – well its clear they need to work on their ordering system and definitely need another grill if they are going to be able to handle the volume.

I plan on going back again in a few weeks, when hopefully they will have the kinks worked out.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.princeofpetworth.com/2009/10/jjs-philly-cheese-steak-already-open/#comment-45845 Anonymous Sat, 24 Oct 2009 19:29:59 +0000 http://www.princeofpetworth.com/2009/10/jjs-philly-cheese-steak-already-open/#comment-45845 This place is terrible! We ordered relatively quickly, which was nice, but it took them 30 minutes to get us two, way overcooked, regular cheesesteaks. Definitely not worth the 40 minutes of being there. No one could eat here during a lunch hour. Start the countdown to them closing up shop! This place is terrible! We ordered relatively quickly, which was nice, but it took them 30 minutes to get us two, way overcooked, regular cheesesteaks. Definitely not worth the 40 minutes of being there. No one could eat here during a lunch hour. Start the countdown to them closing up shop!

]]> By: Bill http://www.princeofpetworth.com/2009/10/jjs-philly-cheese-steak-already-open/#comment-45843 Bill Fri, 23 Oct 2009 19:28:10 +0000 http://www.princeofpetworth.com/2009/10/jjs-philly-cheese-steak-already-open/#comment-45843 Just went for lunch, thought it was pretty good! Going back tomorrow for the $1.99 cheesesteak specials! Just went for lunch, thought it was pretty good! Going back tomorrow for the $1.99 cheesesteak specials!

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