There's a hole-in-the-wall hot dog joint in Connecticut like this, where the locals order just by giving a number. "Two today", or "Three for me". I didn't know any better and ordered a cheeseburger. I was probably the only burger order they had that day.
this man had the world. been everywhere and he still had depression. its sad because when he said something on tv about food you could tell he meant it with all his heart.
I finally went!!! I was in sales meetings in Philly and had to go. Three Canadian boys , Me from Toronto a guy from Winnipeg and a dude from Edmonton. We loved the place and the staff was awesome. Great fucking sandwich I will go back again and again when in Philly Camden is a dangerous place but I enjoyed my visit :)
This was by far the best cheesesteak I have ever had it has two locations one in Camden and one in Medford NJ best onions a great poppy seed roll and amazing steak with great seasoning 10/10 will go again very soon :D
I was in Camden for work and this was 3 mins away. I remembered this episode. It’s a rough town (I was born and raised Newark but that’s like Beverly Hills compared to this) but this was worth the stop as it was the best cheesesteak I ever had. Must have hot pepper!
My Grandparents were best friends with the Great Leon . Legendary people came over from poland together my Grandparents lived on Witman Ave miss my Babcia
@@shillbill1299 Second that. Parkside. Ahh these Bennies. Think they know South Jerseyl This guy Micheal probably doesn't even know what a Pazarotti is. Forget this guy!
No Reservations was the best IMO, the show on CNN was getting too political. Still I miss Tony and his unique perspective on food and culture. RIP my man
I work in downtown Camden and live in Camden County. The hate in these comments for this city is unwarranted. The city is filled with beautiful caring people trying to live life at it's best just like the rest of us. If you're scared to go to Donkey's stay home, we don't want you.
If you also like soul food, just a short walk southeast on Haddon Avenue, you'll find Corinne's Place... like she said, "eat your vegetables!" and two massive servings come with every meal!
Actually you can go to a lot of S.Jersey restaurants and get a Quality Cheesesteak product. Just as good as Philly. But I suggest hitting them all up because each is unique and all are Excellent!
I'm 76 years old and I used to go to the old Donkeys when I just started out as a young man, fresh out of high school in 1961. Donkeys in those days was an old hole in the wall bar on Haddon Avenue in Camden. You would walk in and the place was pitch black dark inside and had wooden floors. A steak and a cold beer and I was in heaven. Throughout the years I would tell people the best cheese steaks in the US came from Donkeys and no one would believe me. I've tried the "new" Donkeys in Medford New Jersey and it didn't even come close to the old Donkeys. Haven't tried the one in Camden yet. We will see.
R.I.P Anthony Bourdain The first time I heard that he died was when I was at the park on the last day of school before summer. My mom picked me up at the park and then she sighed and said his name, and I said what, he died? And mom said yes and I was very disappointed. The first time I heard of him was when I was at a book store with my dad and we saw a cookbook from Anthony. This was either a few weeks or a few months before he died.
Rick Carroll, La Spada's! Phil & Jim's was also pretty good but with La Spada's right across the street, whatcha gonna do? I hear La Spada's isn't there anymore though. Phil & Jim's made (makes?) the best hoagies though. They'd also prepare them for travel with all the wet stuff wrapped separately. The out-of-towners that I've gotten to try both places still talk about them. I miss them and now I'm hungry.
Bourdain would, of course, go to an out of the way place. I'll take his, and the posters', word for it. Two weeks ago, I picked up my cousins at the airport and we went to Pat's and Geno's as the head of said Miami family was taking them for the Philly experience. I was giving Pat's a second chance after having a bad experience with tough meat 10 years ago. High marks this time for the meat, bread(which the head of the family underlined) and everything else. Geno's was OK, but didn't break the tape that night. Now, if the poppyseed roll at Donkey's is fresh, I won't call it heresy; I'm curious about the spices. I can guarantee crowds from the X-Ponential Music Festival if they're not there already. If they have portable equipment, they should come. R.I.P., Anthony.
Brian Griffin As I said, it was a WHOLE DECADE since I was at either place, so I measure Pat's and Geno's v what I know in my neck of the woods(Bucks) and Pat's, at least that night, got it right for my taste. If Jim's, Delassandro's etc. are revelations, so be it.
if you want a good steak in philly..... don't go to genos. They were good but are way past there time. John's pork, Tony lukes, delassandros, woodrows, and jims would be my choice. that sandwich looks good in jersey but it isn't a Philly and is no where near as good as the places I named.
lol never understood the whole marinara sauce and onions on cheesesteak, it's everywhere in Pa. despite growing up there, always had them with onions American cheese and ketchup
I literally just had a sandwich from donkey's about 20 minutes ago. It's good but it's not out of this world. There are better cheese steaks in south jersey than donkey's and certainly better cheese steaks in Philly as well. im from south jersey but i dont like getting into the arguement of sj and philly and who has the better cheese steak. honestly you can find great cheese steaks in both areas but you can also find some bad knock off ones in both areas who claim what they make are philly style but aren't. it all depends on the person and what they consider to be a quality cheese steak. i like tony lukes personally, its very greasy but i enjoy it.
I love Donkey's but they are not representative of NJ cheesesteaks. Every other cheesesteak joint in the 856 and 609 comes on the long roll, chopped steak, no seeds, less onions, etc.
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These guys are really proud to have been on Bourdain's show. They run the episode on repeat at the bar. RIP.
They should be.
"I need 1 Pauley" you know shits about to be good. Pauley has been training for this, his entire life.
Was thinking the same thing. Pauley's gotcha covered (with cheese and onions).
On god 🤣I was thinking the same
this is the perfect comment.
There's a hole-in-the-wall hot dog joint in Connecticut like this, where the locals order just by giving a number. "Two today", or "Three for me". I didn't know any better and ordered a cheeseburger. I was probably the only burger order they had that day.
I’m here now in the exact seat as Mr Bourdain. Best cheesesteak I’ve ever had.
That is awesome! I go there like once a month, great place!
Is it packed?
"This is unbelievably good"
"Thanks"
this man had the world. been everywhere and he still had depression. its sad because when he said something on tv about food you could tell he meant it with all his heart.
@John Doe broad?? I don't know that term
@@robertcouchin means woman lol
@@thomasabraham3107 i have no idea what you mean.
@@robertcouchin lol broad is a kind of old school derogatory term for a woman dude haha
@@thomasabraham3107 ahhh ok i didnt know that. you learn something new every day. thanks.
"FANTASTIC SANDWICH AHH WHAT A GREAT RESTAURANT, AHH THE ATMOSPHERE, AHH THE POPPYSEEDS" - host
"Thx" - restaurant owner
lmao
CptCanada I’m baked but shit made me laugh
Thats jersey for you
Joseph Miller
A man of few words.
+Casey Jones It's called a joke, you miserable fuck.
Been watching these 1-2 min clips of Bourdain and I gotta say, he's such a cool and pleasant person to watch.
I finally went!!! I was in sales meetings in Philly and had to go. Three Canadian boys , Me from Toronto a guy from Winnipeg and a dude from Edmonton. We loved the place and the staff was awesome. Great fucking sandwich I will go back again and again when in Philly Camden is a dangerous place but I enjoyed my visit :)
Camden is a really cool town if you like drug dealers and gang bangers! Love the murders per capita as well! Highest in the entire country! Very cool!
@@Zach-bt2ky yeah I live in philly and I certainly have never or expected to hear anyone ever say Camden is a really cool town
@@michaelmagliaro3463 I guess they have a cool aquarium?
Zach if you mind your own business you won’t get shot
The Joker what a lovely piece of advice
Owner's wife: I love you
Owner: Thanks
We will always miss u Anthony, RIP
Thoughts and prayers..... aj
That sandwich looks amazing
This was by far the best cheesesteak I have ever had it has two locations one in Camden and one in Medford NJ best onions a great poppy seed roll and amazing steak with great seasoning 10/10 will go again very soon :D
another one just opened not long ago in Mt. Holly, NJ
Super easy to make at home too
Rip Mr. Bourdain (1956-2018)
R. D. Trump supporter
@@SapBoy365 So what?
@@Lexington1705 don't "So what?" me
Only cowards commit suicide
@DrinkwithaMexican you fucking clown
Im from Canada and use to travel to Camden to help out a drywall plant. I wish I knew about Donkeys I would have eaten there every day
Tony was an old wizard. The longer you marinate in the kitchen or behind the bar. The more you respect real.
I was in Camden for work and this was 3 mins away. I remembered this episode. It’s a rough town (I was born and raised Newark but that’s like Beverly Hills compared to this) but this was worth the stop as it was the best cheesesteak I ever had. Must have hot pepper!
R.I.P Anthony. You will always be missed GOAT.
My Grandparents were best friends with the Great Leon . Legendary people came over from poland together my Grandparents lived on Witman Ave miss my Babcia
My father was a chef who resembled bourdain and had hundreds work for him in Vermont. Chaz Is the best chef my state will ever see
Miss you dad
Miss this man so much.... he was a real one.
On Haddon ave in camden in the center of pollock town lays a hidden gem and im glad to see it get the attention that it deserves.
Michael Man Haddon Ave is in Parkside...and you spell POLOCK WITH ONE 'L'. And I should know because I'm from POLOCK.
@@shillbill1299 Second that. Parkside. Ahh these Bennies. Think they know South Jerseyl This guy Micheal probably doesn't even know what a Pazarotti is. Forget this guy!
@@gchsbus Can you imagine what Bourdain would have said after taking a big bite out of a Panzarotti ?!
He still might be alive today!
Miss you so much Tony. You have no idea how much you change my life every show you did I felt I was there with you you were the coolest cat in town
Anthony Bourdain was a treasure.
"Thanks"
Damn. That melted in his mouth. We miss you Anthony.
"real American cheese - such as it is" LOL
Classic Tony! LOL
Well...it's certainly a step up from "whiz"!
We all miss this guy.😢
Miss you Bourdain.
Miss you Tony
damn..keep the clip going for. at least another minute
Odd way to end a clip, CNN
That's bonified food porn right there! You can't stop in the middle of it!!
I really miss Anthony and his new episodes. 😢
We all do
No Reservations was the best IMO, the show on CNN was getting too political. Still I miss Tony and his unique perspective on food and culture. RIP my man
Steve's Prince of Steaks is the best and I've had them all.
Absolutely my favorite too. The one on Bustleton and St. Vincent.
I work in downtown Camden and live in Camden County. The hate in these comments for this city is unwarranted. The city is filled with beautiful caring people trying to live life at it's best just like the rest of us. If you're scared to go to Donkey's stay home, we don't want you.
Sigh, I miss you man
I still cant believe he is gone.
If you also like soul food, just a short walk southeast on Haddon Avenue, you'll find Corinne's Place... like she said, "eat your vegetables!" and two massive servings come with every meal!
Now I wanna go to the US just to eat there
Like most older big cities, its filled with tragedy in between a decent drink and a good sandwhich....
It’s the best Cheesesteak ever!
Actually you can go to a lot of S.Jersey restaurants and get a Quality Cheesesteak product. Just as good as Philly. But I suggest hitting them all up because each is unique and all are Excellent!
Thanks
I'm 76 years old and I used to go to the old Donkeys when I just started out as a young man, fresh out of high school in 1961. Donkeys in those days was an old hole in the wall bar on Haddon Avenue in Camden. You would walk in and the place was pitch black dark inside and had wooden floors.
A steak and a cold beer and I was in heaven. Throughout the years I would tell people the best cheese steaks in the US came from Donkeys and no one would believe me.
I've tried the "new" Donkeys in Medford New Jersey and it didn't even come close to the old Donkeys. Haven't tried the one in Camden yet. We will see.
Looks Delish!!! Miss you Tony RIP!
Bob is a great guy, sandwiches are even better!
We miss you tony 😢
Thanks :)
That looks delicious!
I can vouch for him these things are fucking fire 🔥
Miss you.
Not P@ts, Not G@nos. Gooey Louie's and Dalessandro's!!
Calvin Lee preach brother, pats and genos are tourist steaks, they're NOT REAL PHILLY STEAKS
This is good TV .. Seriously
R.I.P Anthony Bourdain
The first time I heard that he died was when I was at the park on the last day of school before summer. My mom picked me up at the park and then she sighed and said his name, and I said what, he died? And mom said yes and I was very disappointed. The first time I heard of him was when I was at a book store with my dad and we saw a cookbook from Anthony. This was either a few weeks or a few months before he died.
my heart breaks for you
John Fields I wasn’t sad for to long because buzzfeed unsolved came out and I got happy
On my bucket list!! You heard it from the man
It was great 👍
It's those poppy seeds. That thc gives it a trippy flavor.
no thc in poppy seeds, theyre used to make opium/heroin
😥dearly missed
Rest In Peace Anthony Bourdain 🤮🤮🤮🤮
Why do I watch food videos when I'm hungry and too lazy to make anything?
I rarely post a comment that simply quotes the video, but..."American cheese...such as it is" really got me.
Jersey represent 🤘
Nice vintage centipede machine
I fucking miss Anthony
He didn't bite that thing like he drove all that way
What’s the song in the intro?
Damn that looks superb
The best cheese steak I've ever had was in Parkside PA in Deleware County where Cheese Whiz was NOT an option.
Reno Slim Phil and Jim's or La Spada's?
Rick Carroll, La Spada's! Phil & Jim's was also pretty good but with La Spada's right across the street, whatcha gonna do? I hear La Spada's isn't there anymore though.
Phil & Jim's made (makes?) the best hoagies though. They'd also prepare them for travel with all the wet stuff wrapped separately. The out-of-towners that I've gotten to try both places still talk about them. I miss them and now I'm hungry.
Yep, Philly suburbs have better steaks than the city. La Spadas is top notch
Cheese Wiz is absolutely nasty. Best way to ruin a cheesesteak. Or anything else
With out whiz there is no cheesestake...simple as that
You can't eat it with out it...
anthony bourdan my faviourate on tlc
RIP Bourdain.
This clip is making so hungry.
Rest in peace Tony!
Do they have chicken cheesesteaks
These sandwiches are a lot bigger now
Jersey Cheese Steaks >>>>
Mark Wiens brought me here
I believe they have a location that's outside of the Baghdad....I mean Camden.....city limits.
Bourdain would, of course, go to an out of the way place. I'll take his, and the posters', word for it. Two weeks ago, I picked up my cousins at the airport and we went to Pat's and Geno's as the head of said Miami family was taking them for the Philly experience. I was giving Pat's a second chance after having a bad experience with tough meat 10 years ago. High marks this time for the meat, bread(which the head of the family underlined) and everything else. Geno's was OK, but didn't break the tape that night. Now, if the poppyseed roll at Donkey's is fresh, I won't call it heresy; I'm curious about the spices. I can guarantee crowds from the X-Ponential Music Festival if they're not there already. If they have portable equipment, they should come. R.I.P., Anthony.
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Anyone who namedrops Pat' s and Geno's don't know shit about cheesesteaks. Nice try, tourist.
Brian Griffin As I said, it was a WHOLE DECADE since I was at either place, so I measure Pat's and Geno's v what I know in my neck of the woods(Bucks) and Pat's, at least that night, got it right for my taste. If Jim's, Delassandro's etc. are revelations, so be it.
Matt Hope See reply below.
if you want a good steak in philly..... don't go to genos. They were good but are way past there time. John's pork, Tony lukes, delassandros, woodrows, and jims would be my choice. that sandwich looks good in jersey but it isn't a Philly and is no where near as good as the places I named.
Genos is still good if you haven't had cheesesteak before and you want the experience but there is better quality out there for sure.
looks like a strange hamburger
***** JMD
🤤 Mmmmm looks great
was philly even ready for this conversation
mikey likey but anthony loves EVERYTHING
Tanks
The Goldbergs have an episode on this😂it’s awesome 😎
On this place? Or a Jersey cheesesteak?
@@Lisa-ps2rv got to watch it
Anthony R.I.G.
I like my cheesesteak with cream cheese or cheesewizz, or both. Maybe some mushrooms. Ketchup.
YOU'RE HERE BECAUSE OF WHAT JUJU SAID AREN'T YOU?
thanks
I would recommend extreme caution going there. Camden is unbelievably dangerous, so get your cheesesteak and then get the fuck out of there.
+Funky McRadical lmao its the bad eh?
+CptCanada Yes lol and it's right in the middle of the ghetto. I guess it makes the experience that more exciting
Mark Reilly Hahahaha
CptCanada It's literally the most dangerous city in America
Funky McRadical Damn are you from there?
Leo's in the Philadelphia suburbs is the best!
Anderson Cooper say the Best Gerbils arent from San Francisco
lol never understood the whole marinara sauce and onions on cheesesteak, it's everywhere in Pa. despite growing up there, always had them with onions American cheese and ketchup
It's no White House
0:33 o.O what language is he speaking right now?
RIP ANTHONY
I literally just had a sandwich from donkey's about 20 minutes ago. It's good but it's not out of this world. There are better cheese steaks in south jersey than donkey's and certainly better cheese steaks in Philly as well. im from south jersey but i dont like getting into the arguement of sj and philly and who has the better cheese steak. honestly you can find great cheese steaks in both areas but you can also find some bad knock off ones in both areas who claim what they make are philly style but aren't. it all depends on the person and what they consider to be a quality cheese steak. i like tony lukes personally, its very greasy but i enjoy it.
Dar's is worth a try.
I love Donkey's but they are not representative of NJ cheesesteaks. Every other cheesesteak joint in the 856 and 609 comes on the long roll, chopped steak, no seeds, less onions, etc.
Did you know folks in Philly don't consider the cheese steak their fave. Real Philadelphians LOVE the Italian pork with broccoli rob.. fact.
This was in the goldbergs i believe
I'm not going to risk getting shot in Camden for a f****** cheesesteak.
What a way to go.
the cheese steak is to die for
not for nothin ive grown up in jersey my whole life and I've never seen a cheesesteak on a kaiser roll in my life
Donkey's is the only place that does it.
looks great !
JERSEY ALL DAY