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Meltkraft [CLOSED] ($)
(285 ratings)

51 N 12th St Map It!
Philadelphia, PA 19107
(267) 639-3309
  • Valley Thunder Grilled Cheese
    grilled cheese sandwich w/ mac & 5-cheeses (cheddar, provolone, Melter Skelter, Tewksbury & Valley Thunder), sliced braised beef & more Valley Thunder & provolone cheese; looks good
4.0 out of 5
285 ratings
[CLOSED]; #1 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Cheesy Dishes); specialize in grilled cheese sandwiches using Valley Shepherd Cheeses
Memphis Taproom [CLOSED]See Memphis Taproom Video ($$)
(697 ratings)

2331 E Cumberland St Map It!
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(215) 425-4460
  • Deep-Fried Pickle
    beer-based batter; w/ horseradish buttermilk dipping sauce
  • Pork Rillons and Watermelon Salad
    slow-cooked pork belly, watermelon, arugula, sugarcane vinaigrette; pork is seasoned overnight and slow-cooked in lard; balance of salty-and-sweet
  • Smoked Coconut Club
    sandwich w/ grilled lemon garlic tofu, smoked coconut and tomato herb mayo
4.0 out of 5
697 ratings
[CLOSED]; bar food w/ attitude
Mom Mom's Kitchen and Polish Food CartSee Mom Mom's Kitchen and Polish Food Cart Video ($$)
(112 ratings)

1505 South St Map It!
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 613-7781
www.mommomnomnom.com
  • Golabki
    2 cabbage leaf wraps w/ veal, pork, ground beef, onions & white rice; steamed in vegetable stock, coated in tomato sauce & baked (stuffed cabbage); served w/ fried potatoes & sour cream & dill
  • Philly Cheesesteak Pierogi
    5 pan seared pierogis filled w/ rib-eye steak & Cooper Sharp American; served w/ caramelized onions, scallions & black pepper ketchup; "dynamite. dynamite...legitimate ground-breaking destination dish!" -Guy Fieri; looks good
5.0 out of 5
112 ratings
est. 2014 as a food truck; brick-and-mortar joint (as seen on DDD) closed due to the pandemic but they offer take-out at the South St location; scratch-made traditional Polish food w/ a new spin; check website for location & hours
Ms Tootsie's RBL [CLOSED]See Ms Tootsie's RBL Video ($$)
(636 ratings)

1314 S St Map It!
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 731-9045
  • Fried Chicken
    grandmother's recipe; secret is seasoned flour; looks good
3.5 out of 5
636 ratings
[CLOSED]
Mueller Chocolate CoSee Mueller Chocolate Co Video ($$)
(86 ratings)

51 N 12th St Map It!
Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 922-6164
www.muellerschocolate.com
  • Chocolate Tower
    a chocolate-cloaked stack including a Rice Krispies treat, a chocolate chip cookie, an Oreo cookie, a marshmallow & a peanut-butter cup all "glued" by chocolate; looks good
4.0 out of 5
86 ratings
since 1980; family-owned & operated; located in Reading Terminal Market
Nadine's ($)
(154 ratings)

19 S 27th St Map It!
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
(412) 481-1793
www.nadinesbar.com
  • Fried Bologna Sandwich
    w/ peppers & cheese; looks good
  • Na's Pasta
    signature dish; baked tomato-based pasta w/ various meats and Asiago cheese; looks good
  • Roast Beef
    served in sandwich and doused w/ homemade gravy; comes w/ red-skin mashed potatoes; looks good
4.0 out of 5
154 ratings
opened in 2001; family owned and operated restaurant; local favorite; where oven door is held up by a thread (which broke at airing); you can get seconds for free (at airing); Other Recipes: Roast Beef Sandwich
National MechanicsSee National Mechanics Video ($$)
(931 ratings)

22 S 3rd St Map It!
Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 701-4883
www.nationalmechanics.com
  • Frito Pie
    off-menu item; layer of Fritos piled w/ chili, oaxaca cheese & pico de gallo-avocado mix
4.0 out of 5
931 ratings
bar/restaurant in historic, beautiful 1837 building that used to house banks, churches, clubs & bars
OsteriaSee Osteria Video ($$$)
(999 ratings)

640 N Broad St Map It!
Philadelphia, PA 19130
(215) 763-0920
www.vetrifamily.com/index...
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Pizza"
  • Margherita Pizza
    cracker thin crust; ; tomato sauce w/ thick slices of mozzarella (rather than shredded) and topped w/ whole basil leaves
4.0 out of 5
999 ratings
opened in 2007; wood-burning 700-degree oven; classically designed having a warm, evocative feel in an industrial setting
Paesano's [CLOSED] ($)
(652 ratings)

148 W Girard Ave Map It!
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(267) 886-9556
  • Paesano Sandwich
    foot-long sandwich w/ Italian beef brisket, horseradish mayo, roasted tomatoes, Pepperincino, sharp provolone & fried egg; to eat, do the "Philly lean" (it's that messy!); looks good
4.5 out of 5
652 ratings
[CLOSED]; Throwdown: Bobby Flay lost [recipe]; recognized by Philly Magazine, Bon Appetit, Gourmet Magazine & others; purposely does not serve cheesesteak subs...interesting!
ParcSee Parc Video ($$$)
(3229 ratings)

227 S 18th St Map It!
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 545-2262
www.parc-restaurant.com
  • Mashed Potatoes (Pommes Puree) with Roast Chicken
    looks good
4.0 out of 5
3229 ratings
chic Parisian-style brasserie paying tribute to French cafe culture (outdoor seating for people-watching) serving traditional bistro; off Rittenhouse Square
Pat's King of SteaksSee Pat's King of Steaks Video ($)
(4614 ratings)

1237 E Passyunk Ave Map It!
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 468-1546
www.patskingofsteaks.com
  • Cheesesteak
    most popular w/ cheese whiz; cooked in high heat: 550-degree flat-top grill; cheese wiz on top of steak; to eat, alternate 1 bite cherry pepper (side item), 1 bite cheesesteak; looks good; most popular w/ cheese whiz
3.0 out of 5
4614 ratings
Tie for #6 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown): Pat's vs. Geno's (across the street from each other);
Food War: Pat's vs. Tony Luke's...Pat's won (2-votes-to-1); original cheesesteak since 1930; long lines; cash only
Peanut Bar Restaurant ($$)
(122 ratings)

332 Penn St Map It!
Reading, PA 19602
(610) 376-8500
www.peanutbar.com
  • Peanuts
    free w/ order
3.5 out of 5
122 ratings
est. 1924; also known as Jimmy Kramer's Peanut Bar; customers toss the cracked peanut shells on the floor...became part of their trademark
Penn State Berkey Creamery ($)
(527 ratings)

119 Food Science Bldg Map It!
University Park, PA 16802
(814) 865-7535
creamery.psu.edu
  • Ice Cream
4.5 out of 5
527 ratings
at Penn State (where you can get a degree in ice cream making!); offer a 2-week "short course" training program on ice cream manufacturing...Ben & Jerry are alumni of the short course; strict rule of 1 flavor per cone...only President Bill Clinton who did not know at the time was allowed to mix (he ordered Peachy Paterno & Cherry)
Percy Street Barbecue [CLOSED]See Percy Street Barbecue Video ($$)
(808 ratings)

900 South St Map It!
Philadelphia, PA 19147
  • Chopped Brisket Sandwich
    beef brined & smoked in red oak for 5 hrs, chopped & BBQ sauced; topped w/ bread-and-butter pickles, sliced onion; looks good
  • Pork Belly Sandwich
    pork belly brined for 12 hrs & smoked for 3 hrs, sliced & grilled; topped w/ spicy pickled carrots, cilantro, barbecue sauce; looks good
4.0 out of 5
808 ratings
[CLOSED]; opened in 2009; serving Texas-style BBQ; seasonal (check website for openings/hours); Other Recipes: Bread and Butter Pickles
Pete's Famous Pizza ($)
(266 ratings)

116 N 21st St Map It!
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 567-4116
www.petesfamouspizza.com
As Seen On:
$24 in 24, Episode: "Philadelphia"
  • Meatball Stromboli
    stuffed w/ homemade meatballs, American cheese, pizza sauce & Mozzarella cheese & topped w/ more Mozzarella; looks good
3.5 out of 5
266 ratings
opened in 1980; neighborhood institution; everything made from scratch
Pineville TavernSee Pineville Tavern Video ($$)
(439 ratings)

Rt 413 Map It!
Pineville, PA 18946
(215) 598-3890
www.pinevilletavern.com
  • Handmade Ravioli
    recipe passed on 4 generations from Italy; looks good
  • Snapper Soup
    snapper turtle soup
3.0 out of 5
439 ratings
Other Recipes: "Bawlmer" Crab Cakes
Pizza Brain ($$)
(610 ratings)

2313 Frankford Ave Map It!
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(215) 291-2965
www.pizzabrain.org
As Seen On:
Pizza Party
  • Backyard BBQ Pizza
    w/ smoked baked beans instead of marinara sauce
  • Lillian Lee Pizza
    w/ red-eye gravy instead of marinara sauce
4.0 out of 5
610 ratings
Plain & Fancy Farm Restaurant ($$)
(162 ratings)

3121 Old Philadelphia Pike Map It!
Bird In Hand, PA 17505
(717) 768-4400
As Seen On:
Man v. Food Nation, Episode: "Feast Special"
  • Amish Farm Feast
    11-item meal: fried chicken, roast beef, sausage, chicken pot pie, browned butter noodles, mashed potatoes, dried sweet corn, green beans, iced raisin bread, shoofly pie, sour apple-crumb pie
3.5 out of 5
162 ratings
in Amish country; eat in community setting
Primanti BrothersSee Primanti Brothers Video ($)
(1678 ratings)

46 18th St Map It!
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412) 263-2142
www.primantibros.com
  • Sandwich
    sandwiches piled-high topped with french fries, cole slaw and tomatoes; sandwiches topped with french fries, cole slaw and tomatoes
  • Capicola & Cheese Sandwich
    5 slices of capicola, cheese, coleslaw & fries stuffed between 2 thick slices of Italian bread; Adam likes to add a runny egg; sponsored by Kevin Pollak; looks good
  • Cap & Egg Sandwich
    capicola, egg & cheese w/ fries, slaw & tomatoes in sandwich
  • Pitts-Burgher Cheesesteak
    cheesesteak sandwich stuffed choice of meat and cheese with french fries, cole slaw and tomatoes
  • Corned Beef Sandwich
    sandwiches topped with french fries, cole slaw and tomatoes
3.5 out of 5
1678 ratings
#3 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown);
#7 (World's Best Places to Pig Out); since 1933; multiple locations
PYT [CLOSED]See PYT Video ($$)
(814 ratings)

The Piazza At Schmidts Map It!
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 964-9009
  • Deep-Fried Twinkie Burger
    beef patty burger topped w/ cheese, bacon & two deep-fried Twinkies as its bun
  • Chicken & Beer Burger
    off-menu item; fried chicken cutlet topped w/ fried wonton filled w/ beer, pimento cheese, pickled green tomato
3.0 out of 5
814 ratings
[CLOSED]; #61 (101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown); "home to America's craaaziest burgers" serving "boozy" adult shakes (from its website)
Quaker Steak and Lube [CLOSED]See Quaker Steak and Lube Video ($)
(56 ratings)

3602 Forbes Ave Map It!
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 381-9464
As Seen On:
Man v. Food, Episode: "Pittsburgh"
  • Atomic Hot Wing Challenge
    challenge - spicy hot; Adam won
3.5 out of 5
56 ratings
[CLOSED]
Ranstead RoomSee Ranstead Room Video ($$$)
(516 ratings)

2013 Ranstead St Map It!
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 563-3330
  • Albondigas
    off-menu item; meatball sub w/ Mexican-style meatballs, goat cheese
4.0 out of 5
516 ratings
entrance is in alleyway w/ no signage (shares same building as El Rey Restaurant)
Sarcone's Deli [CLOSED]See Sarcone's Deli Video ($)
(207 ratings)

734 S 9th St Map It!
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 922-1717
  • C.C. Hoagie
    roast beef, sauteed spinach, roast garlic, sharp provolone, drizzled w/ balsamic vinegar & oil; "C.C" stands for "Center City"
  • The Italian Hoagie
    thinly slice prosciutto, hot capicola, salami, provolone, oil, vinegar, herbs, lettuce, tomatoes, onions; served on homemade bread (sub roll); looks good
  • Junk Yard Special (Turkey Prosciutto Hoagie)
    looks good
4.0 out of 5
207 ratings
[CLOSED]; opened in 1997
Sidecar Bar & GrilleSee Sidecar Bar & Grille Video ($$)
(738 ratings)

2201 Christian St Map It!
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 732-3429
www.thesidecarbar.com
  • New England Style Clam Chowder
    apple wood smoked bacon, homemade potato & chive gnocchi, crispy shallots, picked celery; "one of the best gnocchi dished I've ever had"-Guy Fieri; looks good!
4.0 out of 5
738 ratings
opened in 2005; shot bar-turned-hot spot serving gourmet bar food; Other Recipes: Fries w/ Crab Imperial Sauce
Silk City Diner & LoungeSee Silk City Diner & Lounge Video ($$)
(1009 ratings)

435 Spring Garden St Map It!
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 592-8838
www.silkcityphilly.com
  • Chicken Wings
    looks good
  • Duck Confit Spring Rolls
  • Empanadas
    homemade; ham filling
  • Shrimp & Crab Potstickers
    pan fried
4.0 out of 5
1009 ratings
opened in 1952; changed management and re-opened in 2007; French-trained chef; in old-fashion diner car; 3,000 square-foot beer garden opens in the spring
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