Pat Olivieri (1907-1974) was an American restaurateur. He is credited, along with his brother, Harry Olivieri, as the 1930 co-creator of the cheesesteak.[1] The brothers opened Pat's King of Steaks in 1930, one of the best known purveyors of steak sandwiches in Philadelphia.
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Olivieri died in 1974. His son Herbert Olivieri disputed ownership of the business with Harry Olivieri and his children. Harry's grandson Frank Jr. now runs the business.[2]
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edit- ^ "Harry Olivieri - Co-creator of the Philly Cheesesteak". The Guardian. 2006-08-21. Retrieved 2015-12-01.
- ^ "Harry Olivieri, 90, Co-inventor Of Cheese Steak in Philadelphia". The New York Times. 2006-08-22. Retrieved 2015-12-01.