While Philadelphia is home to a thriving food scene and excels at an array of cuisines, it’s not a barbecue hotbed. The region’s smoked meat options have improved somewhat over the past decade, but there is still a lot of room for growth. Sweet Lucy’s Smokehouse, which is just off I-95 in Northeast Philly, isContinue reading “Go for the Smoked Meat – Stay for the Sides”
Monthly Archives: September 2026
Feasting at the Reading Terminal Market
The Reading Terminal Market has been one of Philadelphia’s premier food-themed destinations since the late 19th century. It started out as a place to buy fresh foods, like produce and meat, but eventually evolved into what it is today – a combination food court and farmers’ market. When my wife and I lived within aContinue reading “Feasting at the Reading Terminal Market”
Legendary Philly Pizzeria Hasn’t Lost a Step
As alluded to in a recent post, my food cravings meter has lately been veering more in the direction of pizza than cheesesteaks. One reason for that is the increasing amount of time I spent watching Dave Portnoy’s pizza review videos on YouTube during my blogging hiatus. The other is the mini-explosion of new PhillyContinue reading “Legendary Philly Pizzeria Hasn’t Lost a Step”
The Early Bird Gets the Good Bread
While some of the meals I post about here were scheduled and would have taken place regardless of my blogging intentions, there have been plenty of weeks when I had nothing planned and had to decide on a blog-worthy place to eat. I keep a list of potential eateries for those occasions, and some ofContinue reading “The Early Bird Gets the Good Bread”
