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Drew Lazor
- Location: Philadelphia PA
- Favorite foods: Blue crabs, fried chicken, crispy pata, hamachi kama, sinigang
- Last bite on earth: Whatever adobo is closest to me, plus a nice Sazerac.
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Breakfast of Champions: Why New Jersey is Crazy for Pork Roll
@ rangerscout52: I'm from Bel Air and I'm honestly surprised to hear this. I never saw pork roll growing up and none of my friends/family had heard of it prior to me moving to Philly. In fact, just this past weekend some HarCo friends were up visiting and they tried it for the first time. Maybe it's simply one of those family-by-family distinctions that never crossed over to me growing up.
Breakfast of Champions: Why New Jersey is Crazy for Pork Roll
@ MD Guy — I'm a Maryland guy myself (grew up in Baltimore and Harford County) and never had your luck. What part of the state are you in? I'd never heard of pork roll until moving to Philadelphia 12+ years ago, and always make a note to check for it in local stores when I'm back visiting. Haven't come across it anywhere near my hometown, but I'm curious where you're seeing it.
Where to Drink Beer in Philadelphia: The Best Beer Bars
Standard Tap is a great place, and a pioneer in Philly as far as celebrating local beer goes.
Hot Dog of the Week: Scott Dogs Debuts in Philadelphia
Scott Dogs are so serious! Can't wait to eat another.
Philadelphia: Beer With a Side of Burger at South Philly Tap Room
I don't think it's accurate to suggest that SPTR's food is at best a well-kept secret and at worst an afterthought. The bar definitely has an amazing beer selection, but plenty of people I know here in Philly (myself included) go to the Tap Room to eat! In my opinion, the fact that they serve a solid cheeseburger is not "unbeknownst to most"; it's just that those who frequent SPTR tend toward the many excellent non-burger options on the menu. There's plenty to choose from.
For a really excellent SPTR burger experience, though, try to catch the elusive "New York-style" Mexican burger on special. One of the best.
Serious Heat: Combining Chile and Chocolate
Not nearly as intense as this combo I'm sure, but I really dig Chocolove's chile/cherry/chocolate bar.
In Philadelphia, a Pizzazz Pizza Is Topped with American Cheese
Thanks for the post, Adam
toad3000, I've come across the Pizzaz style at plenty of pizza joints here in Philly, mostly at South Philly neighborhood-type spots like Franco & Luigi's, Not Just Pizza, Uncle Tomy's, etc. (If they have a TV commercial, they probably have a Pizzaz!) I chose to highlight Celebre's, Cacia's and SliCE in the piece because they were the three Pizzaz-es I sampled most recently.
Video: Japan's Rabbit Cafe
I love how the one girl is sure to point out that bunnies are "different from stuffed animals."
Dear AHT: Best Burgers in Philly?
My two favorites are the Royal Burger at Royal Tavern (angus, bacon, gouda, long hots, caramelized onion, spicy mayo), which I believe I've seen on AHT before, and the Kelly's Burger from Grace Tavern, the simplest, most delicious bacon cheeseburger in all the land.
@ Sam Larsen: Should've mentioned this in the caption. That is uncured pork roll, aka Amish pork roll, from Lancaster County, Pa. It's very good, just way different in flavor (milder) than Taylor, Case, etc. That sandwich is the uncured pork roll on a pretzel roll served at Breezy's Cafe in Philadelphia.