The cheesesteak is dead, long live the cheesesteak!

Victor's Pizza, on Nassau Street across from the main entrance to Princeton University, was already a well-established business when I arrived on campus in 1983. I soon became a fan of its cheesesteak hoagies (and learned that "hoagie" was the local term for a sub sandwich). Long after moving away, I often made a point of returning to Victor's for a cheesesteak when visiting Princeton.

In 2004, Victor's changed hands and became known as Iano's. Cheesesteaks remained on the menu, and if not quite the same, were still delectable. Now the establishment has changed hands again. The new name is Princeton Pi, as in the mathematical constant.

The artwork on the walls features not only the Greek letter pi, but many of its digits. Now that's nerdy!

 

 

 

Fortunately, Princeton Pi still serves cheesesteaks. They're not quite the same. In particular, the hoagie rolls are larger and denser, served toasted. It's still a greasy, delicious treat, though. All the usual toppings and condiments are available. My personal recommendation is fried onions, peppers and mushrooms; lettuce, tomato, oil and vinegar.

 

 

 

I guess you could say the Princeton cheesesteak experience has come full circle.