# A Look at the American Classic, The Cheesesteak, with Pat’s King of Steaks’ Frank E. Olivieri

By Barbara Castiglia · Published 2023-08-25 · Updated 2026-06-08 · Food & Beverage on MarketScale
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Creator hub: The Main Course

> A Philadelphia institution reveals how decades of fresh ingredients and family tradition built an iconic sandwich into a national phenomenon

## Key points

- Frank E. Olivieri discusses the history and importance of the cheesesteak.
- Pat’s King of Steaks focuses on fresh ingredients and culinary tradition.
- The restaurant uses Goldbelly to deliver cheesesteaks nationwide.

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[The Main Course](https://marketscale.com/shows/the-main-course/) host, [Barbara Castiglia](https://www.linkedin.com/in/barbara-jarvie-castiglia-072ba02/), sat down with [**Frank E. Olivieri**](https://www.linkedin.com/in/frank-e-olivieri-48277119/), the owner of the iconic [**Pat's King of Steaks**](https://www.patskingofsteaks.com/) in Philadelphia. Olivieri serves up the rich history of the cheesesteak, emphasizing the importance of fresh ingredients and the unique taste of their signature cheese. He also shares personal anecdotes from his early days in the restaurant, highlighting the challenges and rewards of maintaining a culinary legacy. Olivieri also discusses how **Pat's King of Steaks** uses [**Goldbelly**](https://www.goldbelly.com/?utm_source=googleads&utm_medium=cpc&utm_subchannel=search&utm_audiencetactic=prospecting&utm_campaigngoal=conversion&utm_campaign=goldbellyprospecting&utm_term=goldbellybrand&gclid=CjwKCAjwoqGnBhAcEiwAwK-OkTZACm2p9LMboJIOeAHF_QKVWKqVW2YS1wAonD6oMI9w01ruJ_JyhxoCBFkQAvD_BwE) to spread the love of cheesesteaks with fans nationwide. This episode offers a mouth-watering insight into what makes a cheesesteak truly special.

Tags: Barbara Castiglia, cheesesteak, Frank E. Olivieri, Pat’s King of Steaks, Philadelphia cheesesteak, The Main Course

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