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TheAmblerRambler
Apr 4, 2011 06:06 PM
If super casual works I would definitely go to Di Bruno Bros and eat upstairs, lots of choices and some of the best sandwiches ever. Don't look around on the first floor until after you've eaten, being hungry in the market is a no-no! Trust me, your wallet will thank you :) 1730 Chestnut St. http://www.dibruno.com/locations/upst...
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Bacchus101
Apr 4, 2011 03:49 PM
The Oyster House (www.oysterhousephila.com) is at 1517 Samson. Seats at the bar and small tables many items from which to choose, fast service, interesting place. Like the Village Whiskey idea, as noted a seat at the bar should be available in what is usually a packed house. Great burgers!
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Couple more ideas:
Mama's Vegetarian at 20th & Ranstead for good Israeli-style falafel. Very inexpensive.
Village Whiskey at 20th & Sansom, often considered the best hamburger in Philadelphia (and priced accordingly). You can grab a bar seat there.
But if you have time, I'd suggest going to Reading Terminal, it's farther but an experience in and of itself. You could take a cab if you don't want to walk the six blocks.
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bluehensfan
Apr 4, 2011 03:44 PM
Walk five blocks to Reading Terminal Market at 12th and Arch (one street north). Eat the roast pork with provolone and broccoli rabe or spinach greens. It's one of the best sandwiches in Philly. They have a small counter to eat there or lots of tables close by and many of other wonderful options that you will not find in any other city... http://www.readingterminalmarket.org
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Delucacheesemonger
Apr 4, 2011 05:24 PM
The best answer is Bluehensfan, then follow Di Nic's with Hershel's hot pastrami
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bluehensfan
Apr 5, 2011 04:54 PM
The pastrami at the Famous is not all that great IMO. Hershel's is much better. And the brisket at the Famous is absolutely horrendous.
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gina
Apr 16, 2011 02:42 PM
It's been a little while since I've had it, too; but it was incredibly good (and hot enough) last time I did. Famous 4th St. corned beef was equally as good. It's the only place I've had a Reuben that I loved--the sauerkraut did not overwhelm the sandwich.
I will have to try Hershel's myself. My fiancé eats their pastrami regularly, but says he prefers Famous. RTM is more convenient to where he works, however.
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If you want something a little more upscale than sandwiches or a food court atmosphere, go to Matyson on 19th St between Chestnut and Market Sts.
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Can you give us any clue what type of food you like? Italian, asian, seafood, vegetarian.. etc.
Depending on how far you are willing to walk... Shanks Original at 15th Street makes a great chicken cutlet sandwich with greens and sharp provolone, or you can walk to the Reading Terminal Market and have a whole lot of things to choose from.
You also have the Comcast Center's Food Court right there as well with Di Bruno's, Termini's and Under the C serving good food. But it all depends on what you want to eat, and how far you are willing to walk, and how much time you have.
