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It tastes so good it makes you wanna smack yo…lips.
Baby Blue's BBQ is truly a soul food gem in University City. Tucked away on Sansom Street, which most of us students know as the little alley way between Chestnut and Walnut Streets on Penn's campus, Baby Blue's serves up some sweet soul food options. So, if whether you're missing the taste of home or you just need some healing for your soul, stop by Baby Blue's.
For more information go to http://www.babybluesphilly.com
Sang Kee Noodle House is just steps away from the Axis. It's a perfect spot to grab a quick dinner when your parents come to visit or even a convenient place to suggest or take a date. They serve "modern Chinese with an authentic taste of Asian cuisine." Not only is the food yummy, but the atmosphere is just right for the sophisticated college student. Check out the picture below.
As they say, we eat with our eyes…Bon Appetit!
Relatively new to University City, Sweet Green is located on Walnut Street between 39th and 40th streets. Sweet Green offers salads with fresh seasonal mix-ins, wraps, soups, and frozen yogurt. All of Sweet Green's options are organic and they ensure that all of their protein is hormone and antibiotic free as well.
Stop in to pick up something that's fresh, tasty, green, and good for you at Sweet Green. And if you need a little extra nudging, read Sweet Green's philosophy:
Sweet Green is a place where you can get fun, fashionable food that's both healthy for you and aligned with your values. Simply stated it is food that fits.
The East Coast is serious about pizza, with most major cities boasting their own regional style that they trumpet above all others. If you’re in Philly, the city’s pizza mecca is Tacconelli’s. In 1918, Giovanni Tacconelli came from Italy to bake bread. He wanted to do it the old country way, so he and his friends built a 20 x 20 brick oven. That oven, after World War II, began being used to produce pizza pies of such intense quality that his name quickly became synonymous with pizza. That same oven is behind Tacconelli’s spectacular pizza to this day (although it got a little facelift in the 1990s). This is a no assembly-line pizza parlor—there’s just one man working one oven, and everything is painstakingly handcrafted. This translates into spectacular, rustic pizzas with gorgeous aromas that will make you question New York’s pizza dominance. The crust is mighty thin, so don’t overload it with —keep it simple and it will serve you well. Oh, and a word to the wise: Tacconelli’s recommends that you reserve your dough in advance if you plan to eat in or take out—otherwise you might be out of luck.
Tacconelli’s
2604 East Somerset Street
Philadelphia, PA 19134
(215) 425-4983
www.tacconellispizzeria.com
University City has many hidden gems when it comes to places to eat! Here are five that we think are worth a try and relatively affordable on a college budget.
1. Kilimanjaro West African Cuisine (they are open until midnight.)
4317 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19104.
(215)-387-1970.
2. Mizu Sushi Bar (they have great lunch specials.)
111 South 40th Street Philadelphia, PA 19104.
(215)-382-1745.
3. Zocalo (Mexican Cuisine and featured on Kitchen Nightmares with Chef Ramsey!)
3600 Lancaster Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19104.
(215)-895-0139.
4. Texas Weiner (they serve breakfast from 7 a.m.-3 p.m.)
3963 Lancaster Ave Philadelphia, PA 19104.
(215)-387-7722.
5. Green Line Cafe (they have vegan options!)
3649 Lancaster Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19104.
(215)-382-2143
The ongoing argument about the best cheesesteak in Philly will probably never be resolved—some people like Pat's, and some can't live without Geno's. So here's a little information about both—you be the judge.
Pat's
Pat’s King of Steaks makes no joke about its name. Originally a hot dog stand at the base of Philadelphia’s Italian market in 1930, owner Pat Olivieri inadvertently invented the steak sandwich when he decided to cook himself a chopped meat sandwich with onions for lunch. The rest, as they say, is history. The quick and easy new dish became a sought after delicacy by local cabbies and local patrons, before growing into a city-wide mainstay. Almost 80 years later, Pat’s is still Philadelphia’s reigning cheesesteak sandwich establishment with a variety of menu options—from the simple classics to items like mushroom pizza steak and roast pork—and a bevy of succulent, well-cooked toppings. Open all day, every day, this is another perfect stop for anyone looking to get a hefty bite of Philadelphia’s infamous edible tradition.
1237 E Passyunk Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 468-1546
www.patskingofsteaks.com
Geno's
Boasting happy customers from Oprah to Justin Timberlake to Tony Danza, Geno’s Steaks has a no-fuss reputation for solid, Philly-style meat sandwiches. Joe Vento opened Geno’s in 1966 with only $6, two boxes of steaks, and six hot dogs. Since that humble beginning, the establishment has grown into a Philadelphia landmark serving simple steaks with a lot of sass. Service is fast and the line keeps pace so make sure you arrive with your decision already made and your order properly planned. With a menu that only includes six varieties of steak sandwich and a few basic sides, it shouldn’t be hard to choose ahead of time. The restaurant is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, attracting a diverse crowd of hungry patrons at all hours. Though there is no indoor seating, there are a few tables and canopies out front on the sidewalk for those who can’t wait to dive into their food.
1218 S 9th St
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 389-0659
www.genosteaks.com
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