Chipped ham? Or, chipped chopped ham? Whichever it is, a chipped ham sandwich, with chipped ham from Isaly's, was the most popular sandwich for many of us when we were kids. Okay, so birch beer isn't a food.
But, it is a popular drink, unique to PA. Some people mistake birch beer for root beer. Two totally different drinks. In fact, birch beer is made with birch bark and herbal extracts. This one's for you, Western PA.
Pennsylvanians, in particular Pittsburghers, tend to have a love-hate relationship with one of the area's most popular sandwiches. We either love it or we hate it. There's really no in between. The popular sandwich features your choice of meat topped with fries and coleslaw, sandwiched between two fresh slices of bread. And, TastyKake is one of the most popular snack food companies in the state. What's your favorite TastyKake product?
Chocolate cupcakes? Chocolate bells? Or, something else? The Pennsylvania Dutch have played a significant role in PA's culinary development. We owe Lebanon bologna to the PA Dutch, too. The popular deli meat, made with sausage, dates back to And, the most popular spot to get the bologna is Seltzer's Lebanon Bologna in Palmyra. Well, it's a Polish dish that's wiggled its way into the hearts of Pennsylvanians.
Of course, you can find delicious homemade pierogis, all over the state, including at food trucks, local restaurants, and even at the ballpark.
Remember we live in the Snack Capital of the U. So, if you haven't tried Utz potato chips yet, you don't know what you're missing. The only question is: What kind are your favorite? BYOBs: Thanks to prohibitively strict liquor laws , many restaurants in Philly choose to forgo liquor licenses altogether and let customers bring their own bottles.
You cannot miss Korshak Bagels for the best bagel of your life, Crust Vegan Bakery for a sweet pastry breakfast fix , and Middle Child for its legendary egg sandwich. Donuts abound. Try the fine dining restaurant Vedge for fancier vegan fare and The Nile Cafe for a soul food spin. Cheesesteaks: The debate over which cheesesteak shop puts out the best version will last forever.
Even those avoiding meat or dairy , or both, can get a cheesesteak. Sandwiches: Cheesesteaks and sandwiches are two different things, and Philly is serious about both. But this list will help you find a sandwich for every fancy. Philadelphia is a city of neighborhoods, and many are associated with certain styles of food. Read on for details of the key restaurant hotspots in Philly — and where to eat in each. The heart of the city, also called Downtown, includes the Historic District locally known as Old City , the swank Rittenhouse Square area, the overlapping, restaurant-packed Gayborhood, Midtown Village, and Washington Square West neighborhoods, and the business district.
In Washington Square West, start with breakfast pastries or lunchtime sandwiches on ridiculously good bread at High Street Philly. Either should be followed by an ice cream cone from the charmingly old-timey Franklin Fountain.
In Rittenhouse Square, expect a lunchtime line for falafel sandwiches at Goldie. This riot of mouthwatering cuisines, enticing smells, glowing neon signs, and food-seeking shoppers is a quintessential Philly destination. The first tenant to sign a lease, back in , was Bassetts Ice Cream, and it still does a brisk business in the market today. The market is indoors and there are seating areas. This huge, primarily residential neighborhood south of Center City is divided up into several sections.
Sandwich shops and pizzerias offering cheesesteaks, hoagies, and slices dot the neighborhood. Vietnamese pho shops and bakeries cluster along Washington Avenue, Cambodian restaurants are farther south, and Mexican eateries are scattered throughout the area. At the southern end of South Philly is where to find the sports stadiums — grab a dog or a thing of crab fries at the Linc or Citizens Bank Park. Fish and chips are worth carrying out at British outpost Stargazy. The area of West Philadelphia born and raised just over the Schuylkill River from Center City is University City , home to the University of Pennsylvania and Drexel University — which means a lot of fast-casual eateries catering to the college crowd, including a food court with outposts of Goldie , Dizengoff , and the stellar pizza truck Pitruco.
Also in University City, the bright, airy Walnut Street Cafe is a solid choice morning, noon, or night. Moving away from the river, the options get more diverse.
Go for Ethiopian platters at Abyssinia , Laotian and Thai curries and rice dishes for takeout at Vientiane Cafe , or Senegalese-style fish and grilled chicken at Kilimandjaro.
At a loss for where to go? Let the real experts guide you. This sprawling neighborhood is broken up into several smaller sections with a wide range of cuisines — Eastern European, Jewish , Indian, Italian, Vietnamese , Portuguese, and more.
One of the biggest draws for food-seeking outsiders in this neighborhood is Brazilian barbecue at casual spots like Taste of Brazil.
In Northeast Philly and craving a cheesesteak? In Mt. By , Breyers was producing a million gallons of ice cream a year. The brand, owned by Kraft for many decades, was sold to Unilever in Photo Ged Carroll via Flickr.
These pink and white licorice pastilles were introduced by the Quaker City Confectionery Company in We do. You might want to be aware, though, that the pink color comes from the crushed bodies of a scale insect, the cochineal.
The chocolate-coated eggs are only available for a few weeks a year sold in way-back cardboard boxes on the counters of Wawas and such , which makes them all the more beloved. While the buttercream and double coconut flavors have their proponents, the Butter Krak that name!
Invented by Annie in the s, they incorporate dark chocolate, buttercream, coconut and toasted coconut. Attorney Evan Prochniak bought the company in , the latest in a line of dreamers trying to keep a tiny local brand alive. God bless Mr. Follow SandyHingston on Twitter. Search for: Search.
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