Italian-American scene
Philadelphia
Quick answer
Philadelphia's South Philly gave America the roast pork sandwich with broccoli rabe, water ice and the Italian Market.
The 9th Street Italian Market is one of the oldest open-air markets in the country, surrounded by bakeries, butchers and sandwich shops.
What to order: roast pork with sharp provolone and greens, a sausage and peppers sandwich, water ice.
- Neighborhoods
- South Philly, the Italian Market, East Passyunk
- Must-order
- roast pork with sharp provolone and greens, a sausage and peppers sandwich, water ice
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