PINELLAS PARK, Fla. — Imported ribeye sliced fresh and thin daily. A blend of Swiss and American cheese. Freshly baked bread.
That's how you make a cheesesteak!
Or at least that's how they make 'em at Colonial Corner Hoagie Shop (7201 49th St N, Pinellas Park), a Tampa Bay staple for 47 years.
A few years back, Philadelphia Magazine said the cheesesteaks here were the best in America "outside of Philly."
"I love to see the smiles when people eat them," says 82-year-old owner Joann Casciato. "They're like, 'Oh wow!'"
Casciato is a Philly native who's run Colonial Corner for almost 48 years, surrounded by family and friends who have become family.
She carries a big smile for everyone—unless you ask for Cheez Whiz on your cheesesteak.
"No canned cheese on my sandwiches! We use the real stuff!" she says with a scowl.
She keeps her prices friendly—a little more than 10 bucks for a sandwich.
Colonial Corner opens at 11 a.m. Monday through Saturday.
