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Man v. Food -
"Philadelphia"

   (3 restaurants)    
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Rating Yelp! rating descending order		 Restaurant Notes
Franklin FountainSee Franklin Fountain Video ($$)
(2226 ratings)

116 Market St Map It!
Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 627-1899
www.franklinfountain.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Best Drink"
Man v. Food, Episode: "Philadelphia"
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Ice Cream"
  • Chocolate Ice Cream Soda
  • Egyptienne Egg Shake
  • Franklin Mint Sundae
  • Mt. Vesuvius
    mountain of chocolate or vanilla ice cream with chocolate brownie pieces, topped with hot fudge and malt powder
  • Stock Market Crunch
 4.0 out of 5
2226 ratings		 #3 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Ice Cream); opened in 2004; ice cream parlor; vintage furniture & equipment and feel...like being in a time-warp
Tommy DiNic'sSee Tommy DiNic's Video ($)
(2365 ratings)

1136 Arch St Map It!
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 923-6175
www.tommydinics.com
As Seen On:
101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 60-41"
Best Sandwich in America, Episode: "Championship Finale"
Best Sandwich in America, Episode: "Northeast"
Man v. Food, Episode: "Philadelphia"
  • Roast Pork Sandwich
    looks good; winner of Best Sandwich (Northeast & America); get w/ sharp provolone & sauted broccoli rabe; looks good
 4.0 out of 5
2365 ratings		 Best Sandwich in America (#1 Winner) ; #50 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown); at Reading Terminal Market; started as a butcher shop in South Philly in 1918
Tony Luke'sSee Tony Luke's Video ($)
(2052 ratings)

39 E Oregon Ave Map It!
Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 551-5725
www.tonylukes.com
As Seen On:
101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown, Episode: "Countdown 20-1"
All-Star Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Sensational Sandwiches"
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Regional Favorites"
Food Wars, Episode: "Philly: Cheesesteaks"
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "Decadent and Delicious"
Man v. Food, Episode: "Philadelphia"
  • Cheesesteaks
    cooked in (low) 225-degree flat-top grill; cheese wiz on roll rather than on steak; looks good
  • Italian Roast Pork Sandwich
    slow-roasted pork, au jus, sauteed broccoli rabe (or spinach) & sharp provolone on a fresh baked roll; Rachael adds sauteed hot peppers; looks good
  • Pizza Cheesesteak
    looks good
  • Ultimate Cheesesteak Challenge
    challenge: 20-inch cheesesteak sub (equivalent to 6 cheese steak subs); Adam won
 4.0 out of 5
2052 ratings		 #6 (101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown); Food War: Pat's vs. Tony Luke's...Pat's won (2-votes-to-1); opened in 1992; long lines; serves other sandwiches as well; bake their own bread
Man v. Food -
"Philadelphia"		   (3 restaurants)