Joey Vento
Joey Vento | |
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| Born | December 18, 1939 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | August 23, 2011 (aged 71) Shamong Township, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Nationality | Italian American |
| Known for | Cheesesteak chef Founder of Geno's Steaks |
Joseph Anthony Vento (December 18, 1939 – August 23, 2011) was an American cook and restaurateur who founded Geno's Steaks, a cheesesteak restaurant, in 1966, starting a longtime rivalry with neighboring restaurant Pat's King of Steaks.