Get the cream of Philly

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Food in Philadelphia has come a long way since Bruce Willis famously started seeing dead people while dining with his wife at the Striped Bass restaurant in Sixth Sense.

According to the tourist board, the city has experienced a culinary revolution thanks to world-class fine-dining restaurants, quaint bistros and relaxing outdoor cafes – but they claim there is more to see for keen foodies. Recommendations include;

Reading Terminal Market (www.readingterminalmarket.org) which has provided the city with fresh produce for 120 years. The 1.7 acre market has 80 vendors, selling everything from fresh juice, meats, seafood, vegetables and goods made by the nearby Amish community.

Market tours are available at Philly’s 9th Street Italian Market (www.italianmarketphilly.org) which started in the 1880s selling fresh meat, fish and fruit to local residents.

While street food has always been popular – with the traditional Philadelphia Cheesesteak, Soft Pretzels, Hoagies and Scrapples available to grab on the go, the scene has evolved over the years with more Southeast Asian influences including tasty Vietnamese Pho and Korean BBQs.

One culinary phenomenon in the city are the food trucks which pop up providing adventurous and affordor visitors can take a tour with City Food Tours (www.cityfoodtours.com) which offers Artisanal Beer, Cheese and Prosciutto Tasting tours.

For more tips see www.discoverPHL.com

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