Foie gras pastrami
$$, Full Bar, Italian, Center City
"Foie gras crusted with pastrami spices is one of many examples of Marc Vetri's genius. If only I could enjoy this rare, decadent treat from Vetri everyday."
ChefCarla Gonçalves
Philadelphia
Accolades
- 3-Bell Review (Excellent)Philadelphia Inquirer
- Nominee for Outstanding Pastry ChefJames Beard Foundation
- Nominee for Best Chef: Mid-AtlanticJames Beard Foundation
- ChefsFeed WinnerOne of the Best Things to Eat in Philly
Where I Go Out
Tuscan Tony sandwich
$, Sandwiches, Italian, North Philadelphia
"Chef Peter McAndrews has a gem in this sandwich shop. Why not wrap an all-beef hot dog with sopressata, place it in a roll slathered with chopped long hots and tangy sharp provolone, then top the whole thing off with Bolognese? Two, please."
Shanghai pork soup dumplings
$, Chinese, Full Bar, Dim Sum, Shanghai, Center City East
"This no frills eatery serves up high-quality dumplings. I love how the gently-steamed, juicy buns explode in your mouth. This is wonton soup's more noble cousin, where the delicate wrapper holds not only the pork but also the hot broth, for an (almost) more-than-a-mouthful delight."
Malted milk chocolate ice cream
$$$$, Modern, Full Bar, New American, Passyunk Square
"Save room for dessert at Fond. I adore the malted 'sundae' with velvety ice cream, an infallible chocolate/peanut butter flavor combination. The crunch of peanut brittle on top is a must-have."
Benton's bacon grease popcorn
$$, Happy Hour, Full Bar, Gastropub, Music Venue, Cajun / Creole, Center City East
"This reconceptualized Philadelphia institution now serves the perfect bar snack: greasy, smoky popcorn with all the flavor of bacon conveniently transplanted on to crisp popped kernels. I love to wash down the hog-suffused snack with a nice cold pint."