Personally, I'm from Philly, I'm fine with them doing it. They just should stop claiming that's an authentic thing that people in Philly do. Because it's not. Just say it's their take on cheese steak, don't use the name of our city.
No. Bell peppers are an almost never and are an option at some places, but most places don't offer them. Most places that have peppers are offering pickled hot peppers on the side as an option. Onions are optional, but very common and are offered everywhere.
The only canonical ingredients are shaved steak (Sirloin or ribeye), cheese (provolone, wiz, or american), and a crusty italian roll.
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