General Pointers About Living In Philadelphia

[AgelessStranger]

There's a video of Philly making the rounds on social media. Dunno if it's new but I like it...

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=10153159767414050

[FromGA]

An interesting thread - non touristy things to do in Philadelphia

http://www.city-data.com/forum/phila...cket-list.html

[FromGA]

Weekend Adventure around Philadelphia

http://www.city-data.com/forum/phila...adventure.html

[UL885]

Originally Posted by katherinemichael

As mentioned, the Reading Terminal Market is extremely popular, and an amazing place, just avoid it during the week over lunch! The Italian market is primarily out door, and offers incredibly affordable produce.

The sterotypical local foods of popularity in Philly are the hoagie, and the cheesesteak, and yes, we do these well. Pat's and Geno's are generally touted as the best ones, but I like Jim's at fourth and south. If cholesterol isn't your thing, and youre into a more sophisticated feel, try any of the restaraunts by Steven Starr or Mark Vetri.

For international food, there are tons of great speciality shops- stroll through a neighboorhood and you'll find plenty!

Posted elsewhere, but worth repeating - Headhouse Farmer's Market, part of the Food Trust, on Sundays [122 Lombard St, Philadelphia, PA 19147]. It was featured in a 2015 issue of Cooking Light magazine, and selected as the best in PA. Great selection, knowledgeable management and staff, and wonderful location for not only shopping at the market, but socializing (outdoor cafes, etc.) There are dedicated shoppers that drive up to an hour to come to Headhouse - love it!

[FromGA]

Philly Cheese-steak thread

[Samari40]

Originally Posted by FindingZen

This thread is to share your advice to newcomers and potential residents in Philadelphia and its surrounding suburbs (Bucks, Montgomery, Delaware, Chester in PA; Camden, Burlington, Salem, Gloucester, Cumberland in NJ).

Suggestions not to move to Philadelphia are not recommended.

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