Travels to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Philadelphia was founded in 1682 by William Penn to serve as capital of Pennsylvania Colony.  During the American Revolution, Philadelphia played an instrumental role as a meeting place for the Founding Fathers of the United States, who signed the Declaration of Independence in 1776 and the Constitution in 1787. Philadelphia was one of the nation's capitals during the Revolutionary War, and the city served as the temporary U.S. capital while Washington, D.C., was under construction. Popular nicknames for Philadelphia are Philly and "The City of Brotherly Love", the latter of which comes from the literal meaning of the city's name in Greek.

Snacking in Philadelphia

In addition to all the great restaurants we dined at during our travels to Philadelphia, PA, we also had a chance to grab snacks along the way.  Check it out these must try Philly eats!

Sarcone's Deli

Sarcone’s Deli opened in 1997 and has been a star ever since.  Located only about 50 feet away from the famous bakery, on the corner of 9th and Fitzwater, their family has been baking bread in South Philadelphia's Italian Market for five generations.  The Sarcone's Hoagie Roll is a work of art. A delicately crunchy crust and a soft, dense interior, the combination of which makes for the perfect bread to be filled with meats, cheese, oils, vinegars and herbs. Name an award and Sarcone's has won it.

Amis

Marc Vetri’s Amis is on the top of every Italian restaurant list in Philadelphia (and arguably the country) and of course was on my list of places to try during our weekend trip to the City of Brotherly Love.  Marc Vetri was nominated earlier this year for Outstanding Chef and Brad Spence was nominated for Best Chef, Mid-Atlantic for his efforts at Amis.  After dining at Amis, I see why they've earned those nominations.

Amada

Amada is Chef Jose Garces' iconic first restaurant. Since opening in 2005, the gorgeous rustic-chic restaurant and bar has embraced the rich traditions of Spanish gastronomy while incorporating avant-garde cooking techniques. Amada's dining room features a six-seat chef's counter overlooking the open kitchen, a comfortable second dining room and lounge area, an intimate private event space and a spacious bar area reminiscent of a typical Spanish bodega, complete with hanging jamòns, a display of whole cheeses and shelves brimming with imported canned goods for sale. Located in Philadelphia's historic Old City neighborhood, the restaurant is steps from public transportation and easily accessible on foot or by car.

Morimoto

Morimoto is a cutting-edge restaurant serving contemporary Japanese cuisine in Philadelphia, PA. Chef Masaharu Morimoto of Iron Chef fame prepares traditional dishes with a modern flair.  From the restaurant's website: "Chef Morimoto, born and raised in Hiroshima, Japan, learned the art of sushi and traditional kaiseki cuisine by training under several of his country’s esteemed master chefs. After being the chef-owner of a restaurant in Japan for five years, Chef Morimoto moved to New York City to explore western cooking styles. Fifteen years later, he has become well known for his unsurpassed culinary talent."