Atlanta vs. Philadelphia food scene (comparison, people, cons, difference)

[Duderino]

Worth noting that Philly has many urban immigrant enclaves, including those of Mexican origin, that creates a dense, dynamic independent food scene.

I know Atlanta has suburban-type immigrant hubs, but I'd have to think that detracts from a sense of a critical mass/vibrancy.

[Foamposite]

Originally Posted by Duderino

Worth noting that Philly has many urban immigrant enclaves, including those of Mexican origin, that creates a dense, dynamic independent food scene.

I know Atlanta has suburban-type immigrant hubs, but I'd have to think that detracts from a sense of a critical mass/vibrancy.

Good point. Philly is like New York in that regard

[Sammy215267]

How about Italian food scene ?

[MarketStEl]

Originally Posted by kidphilly

I wish Chi Chis were still around

You need to get yourself to Taquitos del Pueblo, or Plaza Garibaldi (both in the Italian Market), or La Calaca Feliz (in Fairmount).

[Gerania]

Originally Posted by kidphilly

I wish Chi Chis were still around

You just want to go there on your birthday so that they can put the big sombrero on your head and sing happy, happy birthday.

[kidphilly]

Originally Posted by MarketStEl

You need to get yourself to Taquitos del Pueblo, or Plaza Garibaldi (both in the Italian Market), or La Calaca Feliz (in Fairmount).

I live two blocks from Plaza, go there often

[Mutiny77]

Originally Posted by Duderino

Worth noting that Philly has many urban immigrant enclaves, including those of Mexican origin, that creates a dense, dynamic independent food scene.

I know Atlanta has suburban-type immigrant hubs, but I'd have to think that detracts from a sense of a critical mass/vibrancy.

Not sure how that would detract from the quality of the food.

[KodeBlue]

How about the soul food scene?

[BajanYankee]

I think Atlanta and Philly are probably very close when it comes to ethnic/immigrant culinary offerings.

Where Philly likely has the advantage is in trendy places opened by critically-acclaimed chefs. Philly, unlike Atlanta, also has a few foodstuffs that it's well-known for.

[cpomp]

Originally Posted by BajanYankee

I think Atlanta and Philly are probably very close when it comes to ethnic/immigrant culinary offerings.

Where Philly likely has the advantage is in trendy places opened by critically-acclaimed chefs. Philly, unlike Atlanta, also has a few foodstuffs that it's well-known for.

I was going to mentioned that. The higher-end, trendy / hot, critically acclaimed scene has taken off in Philadelphia, many thanks to chefs / restaurant empires that have now expanded their reach to NYC, Miami and DC.

Atlanta is much more subdued in that category.