Article: Kerry: Local dining guide

John Kerry obviously was determined not to repeat the culinary mistake that some people believe cost him the White House in 2004.

At a stop in Philadelphia during his failed presidential campaign, the Massachusetts senator and hubby of Pittsburgh pickle heiress Teresa Heinz stopped at Pat's King of Steaks and infamously ordered a cheesesteak with Swiss cheese.

Everyone knows people in Philly put Cheez Whiz on their cheesesteaks. Kerry never recovered from the embarrassing miscue.

Kerry's handlers had him better prepared last week for a story on the Politico Web site about where President Obama and various heads of state should eat or drink during the Group of 20 summit.

He recommended a trip ...

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