'Authentic Italian Neighborhood Open-Air Market' The Italian Market is a cook's dream! It's the oldest and largest working outdoor market in the United States which began in the mid-to-late 1880's. The market, which is open 7 days a week, runs along approximately ten city blocks of Ninth Street in South Philadelphia, between Wharton and Fitzwater Streets. The heart of the market is the area of 9th Street between Christian Street and Washington Avenue. There are many grocery shops, food … [Read more...]
Beck’s Cajun Cafe at the Reading Terminal Market
May 2, 2013 By
'Who's Your Crawdaddy?' Beck's Cajun Cafe is an authentic Cajun cuisine style eatery located at the Reading Terminal Market in Philadelphia. You now don't have to go to New Orleans for your Cajun food. History of Beck's Cajun Cafe Chef Bill Beck opened Beck's Cajun Cafe in November of 2009. Chef Beck is a chef by trade, beginning over 25 years ago, who has earned three "Best of Philly" awards and has been on numerous television cooking shows. Beck's love for creole/cajun foods goes back to … [Read more...]
The Grill @ Smucker’s at the Reading Market Terminal
November 23, 2012 By
'Fresh Meats & Foods from the Amish Country at the Market' No, not the Smucker's who sells jams and jellies. The Grill @ Smucker's is at the Reading Terminal Market. At this stand, there is actually two parts to this excellent find. The area where they sell fresh meats and produce and the sandwich area. The Grill @ Smucker's Experience & Atmosphere The Grill @ Smucker's was started by Moses Smucker in August 2009. Moses ran a harness shop for 38 years before his latest business, at … [Read more...]
Tommy DiNic’s Roast Pork Wins Best Sandwich in America
August 16, 2012 By
'Voted Best Sandwich in America' Many Philadelphians know that Philly has some of the best food. Just four months ago, Saveur crowned Philadelphia the "Best sandwich city in America'. Some might think there is some bias within the article that was written by someone that grew up in the city. But there has been some validation to these claims. Just last night, Adam Richman from the Travel Channel, named his 'Best Sandwich' in America. Last night's episode had 10 regional sandwich … [Read more...]
The Flying Monkey at the Reading Terminal Market
December 25, 2011 By
The Flying Monkey at the Reading Terminal Market in Philadelphia Who doesn't love a good pastry, right? How about pastries and deserts made from scratch. You can get this at the Flying Monkey, which is a bakery located in the Reading Terminal Market in Philadelphia. The Flying Monkey Experience The Flying Monkey, which was an existing bakery, was bought by Elizabeth Halen thirteen months ago and has turned it into Philadelphia's own Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory, minus all of the chocolate … [Read more...]
Reading Terminal Market in Philadelphia
November 22, 2011 By
'America's Oldest Farmers' Market' . Reading Terminal Market is the country's oldest continuously operating farmers' market, which is like a small town of it's own, considering that it covers 1.7 acres. You have ground entrances on Filbert Street to the south, Twelfth Street to the West, and Arch Street to the North. Interesting Facts and History of Reading Terminal Market Reading Terminal Market opened its doors in 1892 and there were 380 merchants in its first … [Read more...]
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