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Charlie’s Is Opening with Roast Pork, Breakfast Sandwiches, and Beer in Pennsport

Back in March, we told you that the folks behind Pennsport Beer Boutique were planning an expansion. Charlie’s Roast Pork, originally conceived as a sports […]

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24 Places to Eat a Great Roast Pork Sandwich in Philadelphia

We here at Foobooz write about cheesesteaks…a lot. As much as the sandwich has become synonymous with Philadelphia to outsiders, it’s got a longstanding place in […]

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First Vegan Meatballs, Now an Alligator Version of the Roast Pork Sandwich

This weekend sees the return of the South Philly Meatball Contest, where chef Jennifer Zavala will bring back her vegan meatballs that caused such a […]

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Washington Post Ranks Philadelphia As 6th Best Food City

Washington Post food critic Tom Sietsema ranks America’s top-ten food cities and places Philadelphia at number six, ahead of the likes of New York, Chicago […]

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Best Sandwiches in Philadelphia

The Washington Post acknowledged it yesterday and we’ve known it practically from the crib. Philadelphians know good sandwiches. And here are the Best of Philly […]

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Serious Eats Declares the Roast Pork Sandwich Our Greatest Culinary Attraction

Serious Eats wasn’t very impressed with the state of Philadelphia’s cheesesteak scene but is a big fan of our roast pork sandwiches. Features Editor Niki Achitoff-Gray tried […]

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John’s Roast Pork Is Extending Hours

John’s Roast Pork has been known as much for its excellent cheesesteaks and roast pork sandwiches as it has been for its short hours. The South […]

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Tony Luke’s Is In Expansion Mode

We are fascinated by the locations page on Tony Luke’s web site. Of course there is the original Tony Luke’s at 39 E Oregon Avenue. […]

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Swine Dining with Yards Brewing Co. at Paramour

As the end of summer looms nearer Paramour is preparing a BBQ around the close of the season. Sunday September 16th from 5 to 7 […]

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DiNic’s Named the Best Sandwich in America

After weeks and weeks of grueling research to find the best sandwich in America, Adam Richman has finally chosen Philly’s own DiNic’s roast pork sandwich […]

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John’s Roast Pork Is Bringing Back Saturday Hours

John’s Roast Pork on Snyder Avenue can be a pain in the ass to get to since they are only open weekdays between 6:45 a.m. […]

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Roast Pork Reigns at Trestle Inn

The Trestle Inn can be both bawdy and fun but Leah Blewett says that the whiskey and food cannot be missed. [T]he menu, both at dinner […]

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Hot Sandwich Safari Finals Shaping Up

Each year Glen Macnow exhaustively tracks down the best in a Philly food category. Last year he crowned Paesano’s Daddy Wad as the best hoagie […]

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Grub Street Names Philly’s Best Sandwiches

Photo by Mike Persico for Grub Street Grub Street has unveiled the Philadelphia Sandwich register, a list of 29 sandwiches that nicely define our city, […]

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Glen Macnow’s Hot Sandwich Quest

Glen Macnow is back at it. A year after crowning Paesano’s hoagie the best in the Delaware Valley the WIP host is looking for the […]