Eat likE a local FROM ESSENTIAL FAVORITES… It’s not a trip to Philadelphia without trying a cheesesteak. Shops selling the trademark sandwich — tender pieces of beef combined with melted cheese on a fresh Italian roll — are practically on every corner. Two of Philadelphia’s most iconic shops — Pat’s King of Steaks and Geno’s Steaks — are located across the street from one another in the East Passyunk neighborhood. seed long roll with sharp provolone and broccoli rabe. The most famous version is available from DiNic’s Roast Pork in the Reading Terminal Market . Soft pretzels are the ultimate comfort food for Philadelphians. Baked fresh every day and available at street vendors, local stores or directly from the factory, these salty satisfiers are delicious with spicy mustard. Several stalls in the Reading Terminal Market offer freshly baked pretzels, including the Pennsylvania General Store . Photo by K. Huff for the PHLCVB Pat’s King of Steaks EAT LIKE A Friday Saturday Sunday Local Arguably the cheese-steak’s more refined cousin, the roast-pork sandwich has an equally fervent local fanbase and is made with thin-sliced pork served on a sesame-…TO FINE DINING Thai traditional family recipes awaits visitors at Kalaya in Fishtown, whose owner Chutatip “Nok” Suntaranon was named the 2023 Best Chef: Mid Atlantic at the James Beard Awards. The 2023 Award for Outstanding Restaurateur was presented to Ellen Yin, the driving force behind High Street Hospitality, which features a wide spectrum of must-try dining, including boutique bakery High Street on Market and elevated Mediterranean eatery Fork in Old City. Thanks to a gastronomic scene that exudes creativity, Philadelphia catapults innovative chefs and restaurants into James Beard Award-winning fame and beckons food enthusiasts worldwide. The 2023 James Beard winner for Outstanding Restaurant, Friday Saturday Sunday in Rittenhouse Square presents a sophisticated eight-course tasting menu that is seasonally inspired and rooted in classics. Photo courtesy of Ted Nghiem Photography Authentic Thai cuisine prepared with Southern 7 | Official Visitors Guide
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