English: The New Freedom Fries

And so it begins. This douchebag cheesesteak proprietor has decided he will no longer serve anyone who does not order in English Patriot-Speak:

It seems that Joseph Vento, Geno's owner, feels strongly that everyone in this country ought to speak English - even if they're tourists from faraway climes looking for that fabled Philly cheesesteak fix.

Vento insists his customers order in English. No pointing at the menu items. Speak English, a sign at Vento's popular, curbside counter reads.

The kicker is that this guy is the grandson of Italian immigrants who spoke limited English. Talk about an inferiority complex. I wonder if he serves jalepeño peppers?  Did I say douchebag already?

I'd give it about a month before we get local market owners throwing tortillas and refried beans into Boston Harbor.  The great Boston Taco Party!