South Philly is lauded as the mecca for cheesesteaks, but Northeast Philadelphia is quietly nipping at its heels. The Northeast Times recently profiled six Northeast Philly cheesesteak shops that are upping the cheesesteak stakes for bragging rights in the city. La NovaLa Nova's Don Cheech's Steak is built on a base of meaty ribeye, Cooper sharp cheddar, fried onions, and a seeded roll. If you're visiting on the weekends, be ready to wait in line for your cheesesteak. If you're visiting or are a new Philly resident and getting familiar with cheesesteaks, consider starting with the classic Whiz Wit.