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Say it five times fast: Philly’s fallen for food trucks. From Temple University’s campus to South Philly, the beyond-fun dining craze has truly boomed. If a diner craves something, chances are he or she can find it on wheels: brick-oven soppressata pizza, green-tea macaroons, gourmet mac and cheese, Spam musubi, sweet cream ice cream, pour-over coffee, along with staples such as soul food, cheesesteaks, crepes and falafels. Lunch seekers can find trucks all over the city, especially near universities, but they know to check Twitter and Facebook before they make a trip. These trucks have wheels and often use them
...Veg Out: Many Philly-Area Eateries Make Vegans, Vegetarians & Gluten-Free Diners Feel Right At Home
The Region Offers Numerous Culinary Options For The Non-Carnivores
Over the past decade, the number of vegetarians in the U.S. has increased from about one in 100 to nearly one in 30, according to polls from the Vegetarian Resource Group and the Vegetarian Times. Veg-loving visitors to Philly have plenty of options from which to choose—upscale white tablecloth restaurants dishing out inventive vegetable creations to casual spots serving up raw foods and gluten-free dishes. Here are some spots worth checking out:
Destination Dining:
- Vegetable lovers head to Bucks County, where Mike Jackson’s Blue Sage Vegetarian Grille turns out creative, big-portioned vegetarian food (no meat substitutes) in a cozy,
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America’s Greatest Brewing City Reclaims Its Sudsy Heritage
One hundred years ago, Philadelphia was known as the greatest brewing city in the Western Hemisphere, or the “Cradle of American Libation,” according to food critic Craig LaBan of The Philadelphia Inquirer. In fact, it was in Philadelphia taverns that the American Revolution took hold. Today, area craft breweries have reclaimed the region’s reputation by brewing some of the world’s best beer and earning the recognition as Maxim’s “favorite beer burg” and one of the “The 5 Best Beer Cities in America” according to GQ, among other notable designations assigned by the national press. Visitors can tour the facilities, sample
...30 Delicious Dishes & Drinks In Philly
Cheesesteaks & Pretzels Are Great, But They’re Not On This List
Already sampled Philly’s iconic cheesesteaks, hoagies and pretzels? Then go beyond these local delicacies to sample some of the city’s lesser-known culinary treasures. From the signature bloody beet “steak” at The Farm and Fisherman and the plantain-crusted fish tacos at La Calaca Feliz to the twice-fried chicken at Resurrection House and the butterscotch budino at Barbuzzo, flavor-seekers will find plenty to explore in the Philadelphia region. Here are 30 dishes and drinks for any visitor’s must-try list:
Appetizers:
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Power Up With A Filling And Flavorful Philly Breakfast
Hotel Restaurants, Down-Home Diners & Swanky Spots Put The Power In Power Breakfasts
Philly’s restaurants can fuel any power breakfast with high style and great flavor. In the mood for an organic smoothie? How about chipped beef? Maybe it’s a quiche Lorraine kind of morning? Here’s a look at some of the best bets around town for early meeting and eating:
Cosmopolitan Conferences:
- A mod restaurant at the base of the AKA Rittenhouse, a.kitchen serves a well-heeled morning workforce toasted bagels with smoked salmon, thick cut onion and tomato; homemade English muffins with country sausage and fried egg; Counter Culture Coffee; and pastries from local artisanal bake shop Au Fournil. Monday through
The Hoagie, Philly's Go-To Cold Sandwich, Is A Hit With Visitors And Locals Alike
According to local lore, the original hoagie-makers were Italian immigrants who sold their wares from carts or dockside luncheonettes. Today, the region’s favorite sandwich knows no bounds: From South Philly to the suburbs, there are go-to hoagie shops in every town and every neighborhood, and many even send their sandwiches through the mail to sate long-distance cravings. Whether it’s a traditional combo of spicy meats and fragrant dressing or a creative variation with artisan ingredients, there’s no shortage of the city’s signature cold sandwich. Here’s a look at some of the most sought-after hoagies in town:
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Chef: Robert Bahm
Restaurant: Becca’s, 19 S. Whitehorse Road, Phoenixville, (484) 924-8502, beccasrestaurant.com
Love of Local: After a few decades in the restaurant industry, including 10 years at the award-winning Taquet Restaurant, chef Robert Bahm knows what makes great food. “The better the product you have and the more you can do yourself you ensure a superior finished product. [With local/organic] you get a superior product,” said Bahm. That’s the commitment to local he brings to the tables of Becca’s, the two-year-old fine dining restaurant named after his 12-year-old daughter.
What to Expect: A Victorian farmhouse-turned-Main Line mansion houses this
Visit Philly And Foodspotting Team Up To Promote Local Food And Dining In Philadelphia
Program Puts Philadelphia On The Map Of The Rapidly Growing Web & Mobile Social Network
The Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation (GPTMC) has launched yet another way for residents and visitors to eat their way through Philadelphia and The Countryside®, and that’s by using Foodspotting, one of Time magazine’s “Best Websites of 2010” and one of Travel + Leisure magazine’s “Top Travel Applications” of 2010. To promote local restaurants, wineries, hotels and markets to more than 800,000 Foodspotting users, Visit Philly has become a featured destination on the web and mobile platform dedicated to helping people find and share good food. To kick off the program, GPTMC will award one grand prize and 10 first
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Visitors Can Sample The Best Of Philadelphia’s Homegrown Foods In A Flash
Eating locally and supporting Philly’s food producers is simply a matter of knowing where to shop. From freshly made cupcakes and fried chicken at prepared food emporiums to the ready-made cookies and hummus at specialty markets to the simple wraps and locally roasted coffee at area cafes, the foods of Philadelphia and The Countryside® are made to be enjoyed on the go—during a concert at Crossing Vineyards Winery, at a picnic in Rittenhouse Square, in a hotel room or at home. The following are just a few of the many options to explore:
Prepared Foods:
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