One of the parts of coming to Philadelphia that we were most excited about, was the FOOD! I know that this pronouncement is probably somewhat of a shocker since you all know what a small part food plays in my life, but we just couldn't wait to see what all the fuss was about. First on our list was trying out some of the world-famous Philly Cheesesteaks.
We had several restaurants recommended to us, but in the end decided that Spataro's in the Reading Terminal Market was where we wanted to try.
It was a rather slow process ordering several sandwiches, since they make each one of them fresh right in front of you....
In the end, it turned out to be a gloriously tasty hunk of beefy sandwich....
I still prefer my poultry dishes, but it was unanimously agreed that it was pretty darn excellent for something made with cow....
Afterward, we stopped at the Flying Monkey (also in the Reading Terminal Market) and got us some fresh cupcakes. They were declared "better-than-average" by us cupcake snobs (Cami and me), but were scarfed down in short enough time, that I would declare them worth another try on another visit.
The other place we had to stop while we were there was Ruby's Diner. Glen and Spencer had been taken there by some friends after a BYU football pilgrimage a couple of years ago and Spencer just couldn't stop raving about how they had the best hamburgers AND milkshakes that he'd EVER eaten in his entire life.
Once again, for something made of beef, I found them pretty enjoyable. (better than Five Guys, for sure!)
I even stopped on the way and bought some Lact-Aid pills, so that I could indulge in the legendary milkshakes (of which I took no pictures) without subjecting my family to the unpleasant, but unnamed, consequences that milkshakes usually inflict upon their poor lactose intolerant mama....
Ellie was thrilled when she saw her favorite meal of Mac & Cheese was on the menu....
And that, pretty much, is a glimpse at how we ate for three straight days...
Normally we would declare it time for a crash diet of salads and smoothies, but in this case we got home just in time for the indulgences of Easter and a week with TWO family birthdays and all its accompanying treats, which is why the scale is being avoided for a little while!
Coming soon....a visit with a long-lost friend and the birthday week.
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We had several restaurants recommended to us, but in the end decided that Spataro's in the Reading Terminal Market was where we wanted to try.
It was a rather slow process ordering several sandwiches, since they make each one of them fresh right in front of you....
In the end, it turned out to be a gloriously tasty hunk of beefy sandwich....
I still prefer my poultry dishes, but it was unanimously agreed that it was pretty darn excellent for something made with cow....
Afterward, we stopped at the Flying Monkey (also in the Reading Terminal Market) and got us some fresh cupcakes. They were declared "better-than-average" by us cupcake snobs (Cami and me), but were scarfed down in short enough time, that I would declare them worth another try on another visit.
The other place we had to stop while we were there was Ruby's Diner. Glen and Spencer had been taken there by some friends after a BYU football pilgrimage a couple of years ago and Spencer just couldn't stop raving about how they had the best hamburgers AND milkshakes that he'd EVER eaten in his entire life.
Once again, for something made of beef, I found them pretty enjoyable. (better than Five Guys, for sure!)
I even stopped on the way and bought some Lact-Aid pills, so that I could indulge in the legendary milkshakes (of which I took no pictures) without subjecting my family to the unpleasant, but unnamed, consequences that milkshakes usually inflict upon their poor lactose intolerant mama....
Ellie was thrilled when she saw her favorite meal of Mac & Cheese was on the menu....
And that, pretty much, is a glimpse at how we ate for three straight days...
Normally we would declare it time for a crash diet of salads and smoothies, but in this case we got home just in time for the indulgences of Easter and a week with TWO family birthdays and all its accompanying treats, which is why the scale is being avoided for a little while!
Coming soon....a visit with a long-lost friend and the birthday week.
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4 comments:
That looks like some mighty good food you guys ate. You crammed a lot into a short two days visit to Philadelphia.
Unfortunately I am reading this wonderful account of your Philly Phood Pheast with still a couple of hours left on my monthly fast. Ughh! The pictures of the Cheese Steaks were almost too much to bear and then you added to my agony by showing the cupcakes.
Love your food guide to Philly. Now I'll know where to dine if we ever visit. It all looks like perfect indulgent vacation food! =)
Must've been nice to have some days off from cooking! I'd tell you the food looks good, but I doesn't. haha! (o:
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