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Philadelphia for the weekend - any must eats? - Back from Philly
Posted on 7/29/13 at 7:47 pm
Posted on 7/29/13 at 7:47 pm
thanks for all the advice ... sampled two Starr joints, El Vez and Buddakan. Buddakan was outstanding. Jose Garces' (Iron Chef fame) Distrito was good too ... did the tequila pairing.
the sandwich at Dinic's was overrated in my opinion. didnt care for the sharp provolone or the bitter greens in the broccoli rabe.
had the pleasure of eating at Jim's Steaks, and it was amazing. the whiz makes it.
sampled a few donuts at Federal Donuts and dined at a small BYOB called the Farm and the Fisherman. both good, but not great.
... and had the water ice at the Phillies game.
the sandwich at Dinic's was overrated in my opinion. didnt care for the sharp provolone or the bitter greens in the broccoli rabe.
had the pleasure of eating at Jim's Steaks, and it was amazing. the whiz makes it.
sampled a few donuts at Federal Donuts and dined at a small BYOB called the Farm and the Fisherman. both good, but not great.
... and had the water ice at the Phillies game.
This post was edited on 8/6/13 at 7:59 pm
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Posted on 7/29/13 at 7:52 pm to Teamgravy
Gino's and Pat's of course.
Posted on 7/29/13 at 8:07 pm to Paul Allen
Genos>>>>>>>>>>>Pats
Posted on 7/29/13 at 8:48 pm to jamboybarry
Barclay prime wagyu and foie gras cheesesteak....it's only a $100 sandwich lol. I bet it's good but man that's steep! 
Posted on 7/29/13 at 9:10 pm to Teamgravy
I saw the 4th St. Delicatessen on a food show once. Looked like a great lunch spot. Haven't been there though.
Posted on 7/29/13 at 9:11 pm to lilwineman
DiNic's Roast Pork Sandwhich @ Reading Terminal Market
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Posted on 7/29/13 at 9:37 pm to jamboybarry
bullshite. I took the cheesesteak challenge.
Pat's>>>>Geno's
It's all about the Whiz
Tony Luke's is good too.
Pat's>>>>Geno's
It's all about the Whiz
Tony Luke's is good too.
Posted on 7/29/13 at 9:51 pm to LSUPHILLY72
DeNic's is legit. Reading St. terminal is legit in general.
Parc is a fantastic french bistro type restaurant done by Steven Starr...similar to Luke in NOLA, except better.
There is a really good sushi restaurant called Umai Umai near the Museum of Art. They have a sea bass app that is one of the best things I've ever eaten...also have some really interesting rolls there if you like sushi. (And it's a BYOB restaurant, which is pretty awesome)
El Vez is pretty good...it's another Steven Starr restaurant. Really cool theme and really good drinks and guacamole.
500 Degrees has some pretty killer burgers. Buffalo Burger was awesome IMO...and the truffle oil fries are what dreams are made of.
My gf is a bit Steven Starr obsessed (pretty good reason as most of his places are good and interesting). She really likes the Continental and Frankford Hall. I've been to Frankford Hall, really cool place out in Northern Liberties (kind of a hipsterish area), it's a great place to grab a quick bite and a beer.
I've never had Pat's or Gino's, but IIRC, most locals will tell you neither is good. We always get Dalessandros over in Manayunk. Let me know if you will be in the Manayunk area as my gf lives there and I've been to many of the restaurants in that area.
Lastly, and most importantly IMO, 4 words: swedish fish water ice. Find a Rita's and try it. It's awesome.
Parc is a fantastic french bistro type restaurant done by Steven Starr...similar to Luke in NOLA, except better.
There is a really good sushi restaurant called Umai Umai near the Museum of Art. They have a sea bass app that is one of the best things I've ever eaten...also have some really interesting rolls there if you like sushi. (And it's a BYOB restaurant, which is pretty awesome)
El Vez is pretty good...it's another Steven Starr restaurant. Really cool theme and really good drinks and guacamole.
500 Degrees has some pretty killer burgers. Buffalo Burger was awesome IMO...and the truffle oil fries are what dreams are made of.
My gf is a bit Steven Starr obsessed (pretty good reason as most of his places are good and interesting). She really likes the Continental and Frankford Hall. I've been to Frankford Hall, really cool place out in Northern Liberties (kind of a hipsterish area), it's a great place to grab a quick bite and a beer.
I've never had Pat's or Gino's, but IIRC, most locals will tell you neither is good. We always get Dalessandros over in Manayunk. Let me know if you will be in the Manayunk area as my gf lives there and I've been to many of the restaurants in that area.
Lastly, and most importantly IMO, 4 words: swedish fish water ice. Find a Rita's and try it. It's awesome.
This post was edited on 7/29/13 at 10:00 pm
Posted on 7/29/13 at 9:58 pm to jordan21210
I like el vez. Jims has good cheese steaks as well.
Posted on 7/29/13 at 10:01 pm to S
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Jims has good cheese steaks as well.
I think that is the one I hear the most about. Haven't gotten around to trying it yet though.
Posted on 7/29/13 at 10:09 pm to jordan21210
it has the whole 'cheese steak experience' if you wanna clal it that. lines are usually pretty long but it flows thru kinda fast.
Posted on 7/30/13 at 7:14 am to S
I liked Pats a lot better...
Posted on 7/30/13 at 8:38 am to Teamgravy
you gotta try a traditional philly cheese, then you gotta find a mom and pop italian eatery or better a grocery store with a full deli and uncomfortable chairs and ask for the wedding soup (escarole and turkey) then for breakfast get a bagel with virginia ham, egg and merican cheese. This was my experience from locals while working up there.
just ask the locals when you get there.
just ask the locals when you get there.
This post was edited on 7/30/13 at 8:40 am
Posted on 7/30/13 at 9:59 am to Teamgravy
I just came back from there and I liked Jim's cheese steak the best. But you have to be ready to order when you get up to the window. Reminded me of the soup nazi from Seinfield.
Posted on 7/30/13 at 10:01 am to BackInJena
Grab a cheese steak in Citizens park with "crab fries" a/k/a fries with old bay seasoning
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