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DiNic's was severely disappointing. It has absolutely nothing on Tony Luke's. Read more.

Revisiting an old post for my first ever trip to Philly, coming up. Great! Now all my research is done. And we're equidistant from BOTH gelato locations. SO excited. yay!

Mmmmm.... Capogiro. I used to work about 3 blocks from the west location, and I still miss it. I'd take the long way home just to stop!

To me, the best water ice is Italiano's, way down in South Philly on Shunk between 11th and 12th. The peach is to die for! Real bits of peach, with the nice sweetness of the fruit, not overwhelmingly cloying. I'd gladly recommend ANY of the fruit flavors, and of course they're better when in season.

And I'll always break with the crowd and say the best cheesesteak I've ever eaten comes from a street vendor's truck in front of the State Office Building at Broad and Spring Garden. Not the busy truck either, the smaller truck further from Broad. There's nothing special to it... I think they even use American Cheese (which should be bizarre, but it's not). But it's always amazingly tender and making my mouth water just thinking about it. I must have gained 10 pounds in the year I worked there just because of those cheesesteaks.

Another Gem is Mixto on Pine. They specialize in South American cuisine with some AMAZING pork dishes. Their paella is definitely the best in Philly, and their house sangria is perfect.

Hey, I can't believe that no onw mentioned some of my all time favs of Philly. I lived there for nearly 20 yrs. and now live in Boyce, VA. I know you don't know where that is. I'm above northern Va and the foods well, not too good.
These are some places that I believe need mentioned; Macaroni's (I'm not talking about Macaroni Grill), in northeast Philly on Old Bustleton Ave. Geart food, small and intement. I'm also a BIG fan of Estia on Broad St. near The Academy of Music. Great fresh fish and the grilled octopus is to die for. The service is perfect. Boy do I miss that place. And my final one is the best crabs and crab fies ever, Chickies and Petes. Orginal location on Robbins Ave. and other newer one (well not so much anymore), Roosevelt Blvd. in the northeast. You can also taste this delcious food at The Link, and Citzens Bank Park. Don't worry all you non seafood lovers there some really good sandwiches there too as well as all types of bar food. Oh, I forgot the mussles in red, you gotta try those and be sure to ask for extra bread to soak up all that yummy red sauce.
Now go give these few a try and tell me if I'm wrong. Oh, and please eat something good for me, I'm starving.

Yay, great list... But Tinto/Amada should definitely be on that list somewhere... my favorite restaurants so far!
I'm still dreaming of the days when I can visit Osteria and Vetri though. Sigh.

As someone who has had a DiNic’s roast pork sandwich with Joy at Reading Terminal before, I have to say, listen to this woman. She knows her stuff.

Here' lemme fix that typo:

I've been to Tacconelli's and although it's good, it certainly SHOULDN'T have to be considered by so many the best pie in a city so rich in Italian American tradition.

Sorry,

PG

I absolutely agree with the 2008 "Comfort Food" winner: Jones.

I went there four years ago, when I still lived in the Philly 'burbs, and ordered Thanksgiving Dinner. It was perfect. And I sure was thankful for that hearty meal considering my soused disposition upon seating.

wow, that's a lot of food. My favorite place in Philadelphia (and I've only been there twice) is Monks: amazing mussels, fries and beer (and I'm not even a big fan of beer). Just know that you'll have to wait for a table for at least 30-45 minutes, but it's so worth it!

Also, brunch at Continental was great: good food, fun evironment and inexpensive.

Here's my own http://cooking-shopping-crafts-etc.blogspot.com/2008/03/philadelphia-city-of-sisterly-love.html