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Philly pickle vendors gear up for the world’s largest pickle party this Saturday

💌 Love Philly? So do we. Let’s be friends. Sign up for the Billy Penn newsletter today. Pickles are wondrous, salty, majestic little snacks. In just a day, a cucumber can metamorphose into a completely new food with a tangy flavorful punch — all thanks to the magic of vinegar. We even recommend them on cheesesteaks.

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6 Iconic Foods You Can Only Truly Appreciate in Philadelphia

Philadelphia food has strong opinions built into it. Everyone has a favorite counter, a rule about toppings, and a story about a line. These six stops come up again and again in local roundups, Google reviews, and Reddit threads. Each one comes with the order people recommend most. Angelo’s Pizzeria...

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Balboa Steaks ‘Gonna Fly Now’ With New Philadelphia Location

Balboa Steaks, a Newark, Delaware-based cheesesteak shop with Philadelphia influence, is bringing its sandwiches to the City of Brotherly Love. Brothers Leo, Pep and Jim Osmanollaj founded the joint as a tribute to Philadelphia’s “fighting spirit” and “legendary” cheesesteak culture. “Guess who’s coming home…Balboa Steaks...

Philadelphia, PA · 5d

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Cobbs Creek’s new grocery store & kitchen hosts preview party this Sunday

A long-vacant property in Cobbs Creek is getting a new lease on life as a neighborhood grocery store, kitchen, and community health hub—and residents can get a first look this weekend. The Community Grocer (TCG), a local nonprofit focused on providing nutritious, affordable meal kits to low-income residents, is...

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Hidden Inside Philadelphia’s SEPTA Building, This Unassuming Pennsylvania Deli Serves Generous Pastrami On Rye

Plenty of people pass through the SEPTA headquarters in Center City Philadelphia for one thing only, a transit pass. Some of them leave with a pass and a sandwich, and the sandwich is the part they talk about later. Tucked inside that busy building is a small family-run deli that...

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South Philly Review

Best Bagels in Philadelphia: Where to Find a Real One

The best bagels in Philadelphia come from Bart’s Bagels, where the dough is slowly fermented, kettle-boiled, and baked on burlap boards, and the pastrami is smoked in-house. Bart’s second shop is in South Philly, at 769 S. 10th St. in Bella Vista. On East Passyunk Avenue, the pick is Vanilya Bakery at 1611 E. Passyunk Ave., on the same block as the Singing Fountain.

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12 Long-Running Bakeries Known for One Treat People Keep Coming Back For

Discover 12 Long-Running Bakeries famous for cannoli, cookies, cakes, kringle, and other treats that have kept customers coming back for decades

Philadelphia, PA · 3d

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Why Eastern Pennsylvanians Shop at Giant and Western Pennsylvanians Swear by Giant Eagle

Say “Giant” to a grocery shopper in Philadelphia and to one in Pittsburgh, and they’ll picture two different stores. The names sound related, and that’s where a lot of the confusion starts. Here’s why eastern Pennsylvanians shop at Giant and western Pennsylvanians swear by Giant Eagle....

Pennsylvania · 3d

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Delis and bars around Philly are putting their spin on the Wawa gobbler

According to unofficial holiday law, the Thanksgiving leftovers sandwich is constructed and consumed no earlier than Black Friday. But Philadelphia has long been a lawbreaker in this regard, thanks to the region's enduring love of the gobbler. MORE: Insomnia Cookies rolls out new heated catering box to keep treats warm...

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Come for the Cherry Pie, Stay for a Fall Pumpkin Hayride at This New Jersey Farm Market

A cherry pie with a flaky, golden crust that isn’t too sweet might be the best reason to pull off a busy New Jersey road. The fruit gets to shine. Then there are the apple cider donuts. Families grab them with cold cider and sometimes can’t wait to get home.

Cherry Hill, NJ · 2d

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Mi Casa: Tex-Mex eatery lets down University City

Price Range: $20-30 Overall Score: ▲▲◭△△ Fine. Perfectly average. Mi Casa, a new Tex-Mex restaurant, recently opened next to the Starbucks on campus, bringing a fresh dining option to the area. After its grand opening last week, the restaurant has already begun drawing students in with its free appetizer happy hour promotion.

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5 Best Italian Restaurants in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania that Will Make You Feel Like You’re in Rome

Philadelphia is a city of stoops and murals, of rowhomes pressed shoulder to shoulder, where the clang of the trolley and the scent of roasting garlic drift through neighborhoods stitched together by memory and migration. Here, the city’s soul is found in the laughter of families at block parties, the rhythm of spoken word on South Street, and the endless parade of flavors that spill from kitchens both grand and humble.

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The 9 Quirkiest Places To Dine In Pennsylvania That Are Anything But Ordinary

Ready to find the quirkiest places to dine in Pennsylvania?. These 9 restaurants offer wild atmospheres and truly unforgettable meals!. 1. Talula’s Garden (Philadelphia) Most restaurants give you four walls and a ceiling, but Talula’s Garden in Philadelphia gives you something much better. Stepping inside feels like discovering...

Pennsylvania · 5d

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Gobble up: Where to find Thanksgiving takeout in Philadelphia

Whether you're hosting the whole family or bringing a dish to the holiday table, Philly restaurants are ready to help with Thanksgiving feasts, sides and sweets. 12th Street Catering’s Thanksgiving Day Package ($900) feeds 10 to 12 and covers all the holiday essentials: Roasted turkey with house-made gravy, Yukon Gold mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, homemade cornbread, pumpkin pie and more. All deliveries from this package will arrive hot on Thursday, Nov. 26, between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.

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8 Philadelphia Restaurants Make OpenTable’s 2026 Top 100 List

Philadelphia just pulled up a bigger chair at the national table, with eight local restaurants landing on OpenTable’s 2026 list of the Top 100 Restaurants in America, twice as many as last year, writes Michaela Althouse for PhillyVoice. Unlike a critics’ list, this ranking comes from the people actually...

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Wake Up Early For 8 Pennsylvania Bakeries That Rival Any Parisian Patisserie

Ready to find the best bakeries in Pennsylvania that could make even a French chef jealous?. These 8 bakeries serve up fresh-baked goods and sweet treats that’ll have you jumping out of bed!. 1. Stock’s Bakery (Philadelphia) Some bakeries just feel like home the moment you walk in.

Pennsylvania · 6d

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On the Town Food Tours Stops in Haddonfield and Medford

South Jersey is home to a wide array of cuisines that are just waiting to be discovered. In these little suburban towns, it can be hard for the hole-in-the-wall spots to get some recognition. On the Town Food Tours, started and run by Audrey Wiggins, saw a chance to support and be an additional asset for them.

Medford, NJ · 3d

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Craftsman Row Saloon Christmas pop-up returns to Philly

The holiday season is getting a little brighter in Philadelphia — Craftsman Row Saloon has once again transformed into an over-the-top Christmas wonderland. The annual holiday pop-up, now in its latest and most extravagant iteration, welcomes guests with thousands of twinkling lights, elaborate decorations, larger-than-life holiday displays and a menu of festive food and drinks. Located at 112 S. 8th St., Craftsman Row Saloon has become a seasonal destination for Philadelphians and visitors from across the region looking for a little extra holiday magic.

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A Michelin-honored vegan restaurant centers seasonality and neighborhood values

Ian Graye, in his crisp white chef shirt and apron, is not the likeliest image of a gardener. But the chef of Northern Liberties vegan restaurant Pietramala stalks around a plot in Liberty Lands Community Garden, snipping at herb bushes and tucking the sprigs neatly into a small wooden box.

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12 Restaurant Experiences That Only Make Sense in One Part of the Country

Discover 12 Restaurant Experiences shaped by local traditions, from Wisconsin fish boils and Maryland crab houses to New Orleans jazz brunches.