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CULINARY EXPLORATION IN PENNSILVANIA
PHILADELPHIA
PHILLY = WIT OR WITOUT
It's true what they say this city is fueled on cheese steak. And you when you get here, you want to get the best. I put my favorite picks below, as well as some great restaurants in their amazing Chinatown. I ran across a place that actually let you pick your meal out of the fish tanks in the lobby, then cook it up while you wait. This is a city full of history and delicious sandwiches. But before you place your order, make sure you got the lingo down, One wit and wiz. Go ahead and ring the bell.
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The Pig
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PIG'S PICKS
Where to eat Chinese & cheese-steaks in Philadelphia
TONY LUKES
PIG SCORE: 4.0 / 4.0
WHAT: THE KING OF CHEESE STEAK
PRICE: $ - $$
PAYMENT: Credit/Cash
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WHAT TO ORDER:
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Cheesesteak wiz wit
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Roast Pork Italian
WHY: I tried twelve cheese steaks in one day, and these guys were the best. If you're going to Philly and want to try what the locals line up for, this is your place. The slop factor is on the high side, so get extra napkins.
TAI LAKE RESTAURANT
PIG SCORE: 3.9 / 4.0
WHAT: CHINESE SEAFOOD
PRICE: $$ - $$$
PAYMENT: Credit/Cash
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WHAT TO ORDER:
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Prawns (sushimi style0
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Crab
WHY: The freshest seafood you can get. Walk in the lobby and see the immaculately clean fish tanks filled with live seafood. Pick what you want for dinner, they scoop it out and cook it up. Listen to me on this one, get the prawns. They serve you the tails sushimi style and fry the heads. Don't be squeamish, eat the heads they are amazing.
McNALLEY'S
PIG SCORE: 3.9 / 4.0
WHAT: ONE AMAZING BAR SANDWICH
PRICE: $$
PAYMENT: Credit/Cash
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WHAT TO ORDER:
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The Schmitter
WHY: Behind the green door with the brass nameplate, is a simple bar with an amazing sandwich. After my long day of trying every Cheesesteak this city had to offer I ended up sitting at the bar ordering two more sandwiches. When the Schmitter arrived I ate almost the whole thing. Possibly the best quasi cheesesteak in Philly.
DAVID'S MAI LAI WAH
PIG SCORE: 3.9 / 4.0
WHAT: QUALITY CHINESE
PRICE: $$ - $$$
PAYMENT: Credit/Cash
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WHAT TO ORDER:
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Salt & pepper chicken wings
WHY: Piece is one of the best independent pizzerias in the country. They brew their own beer and make some outstanding pies. I love their thin crust and quality toppings, they are a solid performer time after time.
JOHN'S ROAST PORK
PIG SCORE: 3.8 / 4.0
WHAT: QUINTESSENTIAL PHILLY
PRICE: $$
PAYMENT: Credit/Cash
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WHAT TO ORDER:
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Cheesesteak
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Italian roast pork sandwich
WHY: Standing in line a customer started asking why it was taking so long, the cook turned around and told her in classic Philly fashioned "Lady you see the line? Quality takes time." This place is worth the wait. Delicious and classic Philly.
PANAG'S
PIG SCORE: 3.8 / 4.0
WHAT: CHINESE NOODLES
PRICE: $$
PAYMENT: Credit/Cash
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WHAT TO ORDER:
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Mee siam
WHY: I love Asian noodles, and they have a great dish called Mee Siam, it is like the Asian noodle version of a everything but the kitchen sink dish. Just a ton of amazing flavorful stuff.
DALESSANDRO'S
PIG SCORE: 3.6 / 4.0
WHAT: CHEESE STEAK HOAGIES
PRICE: $ - $$
PAYMENT: Credit/Cash
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WHAT TO ORDER:
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CheeseSteak
WHY: One of the best cheese steaks I tried and in a cool old counter service setting. Make sure to get extra wiz as it needs the slop factor.
READING TERMINAL MARKET
PIG SCORE: 3.3 / 4.0
WHAT: PUBLIC MARKET
PRICE: $$
PAYMENT: Credit/Cash
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WHAT TO ORDER:
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Handmade chocolates
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Peeking Duck
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Canollis
WHY: One of the best public markets in the country. Stroll the isles looking for your lunch, or just agreat way to blow a couple of hours.
