This bar/restaurant in South Philly has a great selection of beers and yummy comfort food. Plus, sardine sandwiches for only $2!
Marc Vetri’s Italian restaurant, Amis. Homemade mortadella w/ hazelnut honey, grilled veal tongue w/ pepper mostarda, *tripe & white-bean stew, Cacio e Pepe, bucatini all'amatriciana.
This food truck offers many sandwiches, but their “Hangover Special” (filled with sausage, bacon, egg and special sauce) is one of their most popular items.
City Tavern takes you back in history, all the way to the birth of America. Their bar features drinks and beers that are creations of America’s Founding Fathers.
Philadelphia native and former reality TV personality, Shawn Moreland takes Tony for a soul-food lunch at Chef Ken’s.
Tony meets up with Emilio Mignucci at Di Bruno Bros. for a tour of the Italian Market. 350 cheeses. Stichleton, basically Stilton.
Just down the street from Amis, Peter McAndrews takes Tony to Dirty Frank’s, where they meet up with another local chef, Han Chiang.
One of the oldest and most distinguished kitchen supply stores in America is in the heart of Philly’s Italian Market.
This family-run, Indonesian restaurant is a favorite in Philadelphia. Highlights: Beef rendang, sautéed tempeh, jackfruit curry, fish curry, the pink drink.
Han Chiang’s Chinese restaurant is utterly amazing, but be prepared for the intense spices, not adjusted for American palate, that make Han’s dishes well-known. dan dan noodles. Other locations.
A great place for a cheesesteak, but John’s Roast Pork is more well-known for their mouth-watering roast pork sandwiches.
Chef Konstantinos Pitsillides brings authentic Cypriot-Greek flavors to this very popular BYOB restaurant.
1of2 Try one of Peter McAndrews’ famous sandwiches. Arista, Paesano, Gustaio. Their potatoes are roasted in duck fat and are smothered in provolone cheese. OMG.
1of2 Try one of Peter McAndrews’ famous sandwiches. Arista, Paesano, Gustaio. Their potatoes are roasted in duck fat and are smothered in provolone cheese. OMG.
Southwark has an extensive drink and cocktail menu with great options for dinner and dessert.
Tony meets up with Chef Mike Solomonov for breakfast at one of Mike’s favorite spots, a Vietnamese restaurant called Pho 75. Vietnamese coffee w/ condensed milk.
Philly’s “Magic Gardens” are South Street’s amazing walk-through mosaics designed by Isaiah Zagar.
Chefs Marc Vetri and Mike Solomonov take Tony to the local press and chef bar, Pen & Pencil, for some late-night drinks.
Tony drops by Stateside to sample their wide variety of Pappy Van Winkle bourbon, as well as their amazing menu.
A great lunch spot that serves up traditional Polish cuisine. Got that good stuffed cabbage.
The Italian Hoagie. Thinly sliced prosciutto, hot capicola, hard salami, provolone cheese, oil, vinegar, lettuce, tomatoes, and onions. They make their own bread, and they even supply it to others.
Vegan Chicken Cheesesteak. Vegan Chik’n, rainbow peppers, vegan mayo, and soy cheese.
Roast Pork Sandwich with Brocolli Rabe and Provolone. This sandwich was named Best in America by Adam Richman.
The Valley Thunder Grilled Cheese Sandwich. “Valley Thunder” (12-month cheddar), Bubbe’s brisket, and baked macaroni and cheese. Get the ketchup-flavored kettle chips!
The 50/50 Sandwich. 1/2 pork, 1/2 smoky grilled bacon with house sriracha spread and sharp provolone. They have $5 MYOP (Make Your Own Pork sandwich) Mondays.
Meatloaf Sandwich. Meatloaf, bacon, crispy mushrooms, fried egg, cheddar, and tomato glaze on white bread. There’s also a pretty wicked vegan sloppy joe for non-meat eaters.
Hot Pastrami With Swiss. They love giving out samples. Try to your heart’s content. Their motto is “more meat for less bread.”
