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Going to Philly...
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Get whiz on your cheesesteak. Don't be a Caliboi with your provolone or swiss or whatever froofy sliced solid state cheese. Embrace the canned cheese- assimilate or gtfo. And spicy pickled cherry peppers.
This couple have a good travel podcast and are Philly natives. You can find the episode on the apple podcast as well.
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I haven't been personally but I trust their judgement, been listening to their podcast for years.
This couple have a good travel podcast and are Philly natives. You can find the episode on the apple podcast as well.
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Philly: Best Places to Eat - Extra Pack of Peanuts
It's time to dive into one of the most delicious aspects of Philly and that is the best places to eat. We will break them down by food type (hello cheesesteaks) and by location so that you can eat your way through Philly easily. Loosen that belt, get comfy, and start planning your epic foodie trip!
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I haven't been personally but I trust their judgement, been listening to their podcast for years.
Off the top of my head. South Street and Penn’s Landing could be fun. There’s some good museums in town but Covid? Cheesteaks everyone talks about Pat’s VS Geno’s(Gino’s?). My vote is forHeaded out tomorrow...right into a snow storm. All good though. I'll be there for a couple days with my wife and neither one of us have ever been before. Any must see attractions? Places to avoid? Best cheesesteak?
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only about 10 people got shot there ystdy.
the communities' approach to this?
thoughts and prayers.
the communities' approach to this?
thoughts and prayers.
I had to go there for work about 10yrs ago. We had to drive to this factory converted into an office building located outside of the city - can't remember the name of the town but just past the baseball/football stadiums. The drive was sketchy - one day while at a stop light - some guy tried to open our rental car door. At the office building - all females were required to be escorted to their cars in the parking lot ... and it was recommended that no one go alone to their car at night. In the city - by the monuments, museums, etc - felt much safer to walk around at night.
I haven't been back since covid began but skip a cheesesteak and go straight for a roast pork. Johns Roast Pork in South Philly DeNics in reading terminal market, spend some time in reading terminal and take the block or two walk towards chinatown. If you insist on a cheesesteak get one at Johns Roast Pork, get one pork w/ rabe and sharp provolone and a cheesesteak. Genos/Pats are bullshit, do not get a sandwich with cheese wiz, no one actually eats that sh!t. Dizengoff on sansom st.
I'm hearing the city is a little more lawless than usual these days but you probably wont encounter much of that outside of teenage black girls that might make fun of your appearance.
if in center city on foot stay within the red lines. There's a lot more outside the red lines if you have a car at your disposal
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extra snow related fun...go to south philly and remove chairs or whatever that people are using to save parking spots
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I'm hearing the city is a little more lawless than usual these days but you probably wont encounter much of that outside of teenage black girls that might make fun of your appearance.
if in center city on foot stay within the red lines. There's a lot more outside the red lines if you have a car at your disposal
If you pm me any specific questions
extra snow related fun...go to south philly and remove chairs or whatever that people are using to save parking spots
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Wissahickon Park/Valley green for a walk in the snow and while you're up there cruise around Chestnut Hill and West Mount Airy. Take west river or kelly drive to lincoln drive out and Germantown ave all the way back to center city for a the full socio economic spectrum.
If you're going to go to the art museum steps make a point to actually go in the art museum, also the barnes foundation. Mutter museum if you're into medical oddities
If you're going to go to the art museum steps make a point to actually go in the art museum, also the barnes foundation. Mutter museum if you're into medical oddities
Yeah the podcast I mentioned above said the same thing and I think they rec the same place you did and the pork sandwich.
Really? I can understand thinking its gross and it seems polarizing, but what % of sandwiches do you think are sold with it?
Pats/Genos/Jims I'd guess around 80? But those pretty much the equivalent of a break bowl chowder at fishermans wharf.
Normal people getting a neighborhood cheesesteak probably 10% if at all, it's not really an option most places since it's fucking gross.
Normal people getting a neighborhood cheesesteak probably 10% if at all, it's not really an option most places since it's fucking gross.
Anything but Pats/Genos. Johns Roast Pork is the best IMHO (even for cheesesteak). Ishkabibble's, Campos, Jim's, Tony Luke's...
Bitar's is a hole in the wall Mediterranean place, super cheap but tasty. McGillians for the novelty, not really sure what's going on with the pandemic. Parc, Fork, Suraya, Zahav, Poi Dog would recommend.
Museum area and Kelly drive and boathouse row might be pretty with the snow. Liberty bell, susan b anthony house, old city, etc.
Surfadelphia gives some good advice and agreed, it's a bit more lawless. Experience is different, family owns a store front restaurant business in university city area and appear to have more frequent issues.
Bitar's is a hole in the wall Mediterranean place, super cheap but tasty. McGillians for the novelty, not really sure what's going on with the pandemic. Parc, Fork, Suraya, Zahav, Poi Dog would recommend.
Museum area and Kelly drive and boathouse row might be pretty with the snow. Liberty bell, susan b anthony house, old city, etc.
Surfadelphia gives some good advice and agreed, it's a bit more lawless. Experience is different, family owns a store front restaurant business in university city area and appear to have more frequent issues.
Thanks for all the input ! Just got back. We didn't get to spend as much time in the city as I hoped, but it was a great trip anyway.
We saw a lot of Amish country and had fun touring the countryside. Cool place in the winter, but it must be amazing in Sping/Summer/Fall. Locals were pretty classic. Lots of people eggy about wearing masks in their presence....as in making it a major point to tell you they aren't needed around there and trying to convince us to take ours off. Lol. We politely declined their offers.
As far the city, we stayed right above Independence Hall and had a killer view of it and the surrounding parks. Hit some bars in Old Town, tripped around South Street, tried to go to John's Roast Pork but had to order by phone and pick-up times were more than an hour out, so wound up getting a cheesesteak (prov wit) at Jim's South Street. Good stuff, but not mind blowing. I guess there's only so much you can do with a cheesesteak. Plenty of interesting folk around the city, but never felt in any sort of danger. Would love to come back when the weather is a bit more accomodating.
We saw a lot of Amish country and had fun touring the countryside. Cool place in the winter, but it must be amazing in Sping/Summer/Fall. Locals were pretty classic. Lots of people eggy about wearing masks in their presence....as in making it a major point to tell you they aren't needed around there and trying to convince us to take ours off. Lol. We politely declined their offers.
As far the city, we stayed right above Independence Hall and had a killer view of it and the surrounding parks. Hit some bars in Old Town, tripped around South Street, tried to go to John's Roast Pork but had to order by phone and pick-up times were more than an hour out, so wound up getting a cheesesteak (prov wit) at Jim's South Street. Good stuff, but not mind blowing. I guess there's only so much you can do with a cheesesteak. Plenty of interesting folk around the city, but never felt in any sort of danger. Would love to come back when the weather is a bit more accomodating.
Nice. Remember, Philadelphia is never as bad as Philadelphians say it is.
Target September after Labor Day, weather is perfect and there's a good shot you luck into good, warm surf an hour east
Target September after Labor Day, weather is perfect and there's a good shot you luck into good, warm surf an hour east
How many times per day does a tourist run up the “rocky steps” and throw some punches at the top?
What makes you think a typical American fatty is capable of climbing a set of steps more than once?
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In West Philly, best friends were shot over an Instagram feud they had nothing to do with
Jarell Jackson and Shahjahan McCaskill were killed over a feud they weren't even involved in. It reflects a trend of shootings being fueled by — and increasingly chronicled on — social media.
www.inquirer.com
Man Gunned Down After Being Chased Back Onto Philly Prison Grounds Shortly After Release
A young man was shot and killed after running back onto jail grounds shortly after his release from the Curran-Fromhold Correctional Facility in Philadelphia early Thursday.
www.nbcphiladelphia.com
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Philly is a straight up shithole. Is there a worse major city in this entire country? If so, I haven't seen it. Other than a tiny slice right around Independence Hall the entire area for a 10 mile radius is a dump.