We have lived in NYC for almost 7 years. My wife and I have yet to visit Philly. We intend to rectify that this summer. Can you give some food suggestions? Perhaps some things kind of unique to Philly. Dazzle me!!!
2006-06-20 16:41:07 · 12 answers · asked by NYman 4 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Philadelphia
Please give specific restaurants/places to eat.
2006-06-20 16:54:38 · update #1
Yes, 2 musts for open-air food shopping, browsing, eating are the Reading Terminal Market and the Italian Market. Here you go;
http://www.readingterminalmarket.org/
http://www.phillyitalianmarket.com/
2006-06-21 05:23:24 · answer #1 · answered by Elusive 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Buddakan for Asian fusion, Tangerine for Middle East inspired cuisine...both have amazing atmospheres, though Tangerine is a bit better I think. If the weather is nice, eat outside on the terrace at Washington Square, chef Marcus Samuelsson opened the place, he's moved on but it's still good. Iron Chef Morimoto's restaurant, same name...is legendary. Amada is fantastic, serving a Spanish/Mediterranean menu. Alma De Cuba is among the top restaurants in the city, a modern take on Cuban food. For a bit more "Philly flavor", go Italian...BYOs are very popular here (bring your own wine) and the food is usually among the best in the city...this is how a lot of the "up and coming" young chef's strike out on their own with limited budgets. A must try is L'Angolo for Italian, or Django which is isn't Italian, but has a very creative chef and it's difficult to get reservations. Hope I didn't overwhelm but the restaurant scene here is very exciting these days. Also, check out www.starr-restaurants.com.
2006-06-29 22:03:08 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tony Luke's is good. Pats/Genos are ok at best, worth going once just to say you've been there. Reading Terminal Market is gooood. Rick's steaks in there, Deliliah's, all the Dutch shops can't go wrong in there.
Check out Morning Glory for breakfast. Standard Tap, Warmdaddys, Ortlieb's Jazz house at night. Get Philly pretzels somewhere too. Try some 'scrapple', and Rita's Water Ice.
2006-06-22 13:45:55 · answer #3 · answered by nezhy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Geno Philly cheese steak
2006-06-30 20:28:54 · answer #4 · answered by sweet 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you have to have a philly cheese steak. stay away from pats and genos they are way over rated. try jims or ishcbibles on south street. try other authentic philly foods water ice and soft pretzels. real italian ice not that ritas stuff. tastykakes. be sure to visit the reading terminal they have great eateries in there
2006-06-23 17:42:03 · answer #5 · answered by bea r 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Geno's or Pat's steak for philly cheesesteaks down in south philly or if you want to experience an electic variety you can go to the reading terminal i believe it either 11th or 12th and market sts. its basically a food market.. there's places to eat in there.. or if you want to go high class there's Morimoto's a sushi place and Davio's or Roy's has the best chocolate dessert a soufflé (sp?) and mohijtos (sp?).. hehe.. have fun in philly
2006-06-27 23:21:14 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Visit Old City. Many fabulous restaurants. Tangerine is my favorite and Cubre Libre. I also Heard World Fusion was good. The Continental I heard was good too. A local hangout.
Philly is full of history. Enjoy:)
2006-06-21 12:04:29 · answer #7 · answered by Andrea 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not just any cheesesteak. To be dazzled, research some previous answers. And reserve a pizza at Tacconelis
2006-06-21 01:11:10 · answer #8 · answered by harrowgate 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Swanky Bubbles
Valanni's
2006-06-21 09:17:36 · answer #9 · answered by BAnne 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Philly's pretzel and cheese steak.
2006-06-25 00:01:38 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋