Favorite Philly foods: Cheesesteaks, pretzels and hoagies
Summary
This article highlights three popular foods in Philadelphia: cheesesteaks, soft pretzels, and hoagies. It shares details from local business owners about what makes these foods special and their significance in Philadelphia culture.Key Facts
- The cheesesteak is a sandwich with thinly sliced ribeye steak, onions, and cheese, served on an Italian roll.
- Pat’s King of Steaks in Philadelphia is a famous cheesesteak shop owned by Frankie Olivieri, who emphasizes not chopping the meat.
- Soft pretzels have been a popular Philly food since at least 1861 and are known for their figure-eight shape.
- Center City Soft Pretzel Co. produces tens of thousands of pretzels each week and sells them for 90 cents each.
- Pretzels are considered a convenient, on-the-go food and a staple of Philadelphia’s blue-collar culture.
- Liberty Kitchen offers 25 kinds of hoagies, another popular Philadelphia sandwich.
- Philadelphia-style pretzels are thick, crusty, salty, and traditionally eaten with mustard.
- Both cheesesteaks and pretzels hold cultural significance and are cherished by many Philadelphians.
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