Neo Geno's Steaks

Neo Geno's Steaks opened its door in April 2412, a rebuilt homage to the sandwich shop the founder's ancestor had opened in 1966 in Philadelphia. The founder, Giocondino "Joe" Vento, used his passion for his city and the history there of, to fuel his mission to bring a part of that history to life.
The atmosphere in Geno's is like a step back in time. The walls are covered with historical photos of Philadelphia, especially publicity photos of Geno's with (at the time) famous people. There is even an old style reproduction television on the wall of the dining room, where Joe runs Philadelphia based movies. One could come enjoy dinner and the show on the 35" screen, and see any of; Rocky I-IV, Rocky Balboa, National Treasure, the Italian Job, Invincible, the Sixth Sense, Trading Places, Philadelphia, or any one of thousands of Philadelphia sports events on his personal database.
Geno's is one of the rare locations where non-replicated foods are served. All the breads are baked on site, fresh vegetables are purchased from local sources, cheese is imported from real dairy producers, and their thine sliced rib eye steaks are from a cultured meats producer in the mid-west.
== Homage & History ==
Geno’s was founded by one of Philly’s own, Joey Vento in 1966. The man had two boxes of steaks, a few hot dogs, and $6 in his pocket when he turned on the grills at 9th and Passyunk. Neighboring joints predicted he’d last six months, tops.
Joey didn’t listen. He stuck to what he knew and what he knew was steaks. Joey learned the ropes working in his old man’s steak shop in the 40’s. It was in that kitchen that Joey mastered cooking a steak to mouth-watering perfection and grilling an onion so it had just enough bite.
Little by little the shop at 9th and Passyunk drew more attention. Before long, people were saying they were the best steaks they’ve ever had. Joey kept at it.
Business was booming in 1971 when Joey and his wife Eileen had a baby boy. Always one to do things his own way, Joey decided to name his son (yep, you guessed it) Geno.
As soon as he was old enough, Geno was right there beside his dad, learning about the family business. From 17 on, you could find him at the shop, making the famous Philly cheesesteak, taking orders, and meeting with customers – learning every aspect of the business Joey built.
Joey Vento passed away in 2011. Geno has since taken over the shop and is carrying on Joey’s legacy by serving up the famous Philly cheesesteak.
Geno ran the business on his own from 2013 to 2024. Geno married his long time boyfriend Andre Gaspar in 2024, and it wasn't until a tragic loss of some dear friends who were their neighbors in Rehoboth beach, that they fostered their surviving child Blair Campbell. In 2034, Blair and her wife Dru requested of Geno to be a sperm donor so they could have a child. That child would be Giocondino Vento, and he would go on to inherit the family business and passion for the perfect Philly Cheesesteak.
Geno's Steaks operated in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, until April of 2053, when terrorist bombings caused much destruction and death in the city. Nearly everything south of South street was sacrificed to save the rest of the city. Unfortunately for Geno's, it was within the zone of wild fires sacrificed to save the rest.
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