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This week's list: 5 best places to buy a Philly cheese steak sandwich in Bradenton ...

• , 5600 Manatee Ave W., has every right to call itself “Home of the famous steak sandwiches.” The restaurant, which has been a local staple since 1980, is renowned for its ribeye steak sandwiches smothered in garlic, onions, peppers, mushrooms and cheese. Make sure you have a big appetite when you go – the sandwiches are monstrous, and it’s simply criminal to leave without also picking up an order of their famous onion strings.
• , 5942 34th St W., has been in business for eight years and consistently garners solid praise for the supremacy of its Philly cheese steak sandwiches. The gourmet delicatessen is known for its succulent hand cut tenderloin, and is the preferred deli of many native Philadelphians and locals alike.
• , 6513 14th St W., is another local favorite with a long, solid track record for culinary excellence. A Taste of Philly has been in business since 1994, but it wasn’t until 2003 that the owner began sharing her famous Philly cheese steak sandwiches with the locals. Ever since then, few have been able to pass up a trip to the casual neighborhood deli for a taste of authentic Philadelphian perfection.
• , 4304 14th St W., may be a Chicago-style eatery best known for its pizza, but chef Tommy D. can whip up one mean Philly cheese steak sandwich. If you don’t mind a slight deviation from the norm, give the Pizza Cheese Steak a shot – a little marinara sauce can go a very long way.
• 3812 Manatee Ave W., is a long-time favorite local pub that has a little something to offer everyone. From wings to Mexican cuisine to seafood to BBQ, the selection of bar food at Smitty’s is formidable. With so much to choose from, it may be easy to overlook the Philly cheese steak sandwich – but doing so would be a mistake. Shaved ribeye with onions, peppers, mushrooms and provolone cheese makes Smitty’s Philly cheese steak everything it should be. Throw in an extra 50 cents for a side of marinara sauce if you’d like, and make it a “North Philly Cheese.”