Reading Terminal Market end-to-end, John's Roast Pork sandwich, Zahav's hot laffa, Laser Wolf rooftop. Phil's Philly is exactly as good as the city's reputation now admits.
11 places Phil ate at in Philadelphia, United States. Each spot below has its address, dishes Phil ate, and (where I could verify) booking + hours.
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Pizzeria Beddia
Joe Beddia's Fishtown pizza + small plates + wine.
Phil ate: Roasted-veg hoagie, Tuna hoagie, Smoked-ham hoagie
Booking: Book via Resy for the dining room. Walk-ins for main room; Hoagie Room is advance-only.
When: Mon–Thu 17:00–21:30. Fri–Sat 12:00–22:30. Sun 12:00–21:00.
Kalaya
Southern Thai by chef Nok Suntaranon — meant for sharing.
Phil ate: Massaman curry, Bird-shaped dumplings, Tom yum
Booking: Reservations via Resy.
When: Sun–Thu 17:00–22:00. Fri–Sat 17:00–23:00. Lunch Sat–Sun 11:00–14:00.
Dinner & after
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Laser Wolf
Phil ate: Salatim platter, Pita, Whole branzino
South Philly Barbacoa
Phil ate: Lamb barbacoa tacos, Consomé, Pancita
Dalessandro's Steaks
€Roxborough cheesesteak institution, 50+ years.
Phil ate: Cheesesteak
When: Mon–Thu 11:00–22:00. Fri–Sat 11:00–23:00. Sun 11:00–21:00.
John's Roast Pork
€Family-owned since 1930; third-generation Bucci family.
Phil ate: Roast pork sandwich with broccoli rabe, Cheesesteak
When: Tue–Sat 10:00–17:00. Closed Sun–Mon.
Fiorella
Phil ate: Squid + beans, Squash carpaccio, Lobster-stuffed shells
Booking: Book via OpenTable or phone +1 215-305-9222.
When: Sun–Thu 16:00–21:00. Fri–Sat 16:00–22:00.
The Franklin Fountain
Vintage Old City soda fountain since 2004.
Phil ate: Ice cream sundaes, Phosphates
When: Daily 11:00–00:00.
Zahav
Phil ate: Hot laffa, Hummus and tehina, BBQ eggplant