The Layover: 36 Hours in Philly

Tony goes beyond the cheesesteak in Philadelphia. He dines on modern Israeli food with Marc Vetri, throws back the citywide special at Dirty Frank's and learns the real story behind the drinking and carousing ...

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American Sardine Bar

This bar/restaurant in South Philly has a great selection of beers and yummy comfort food. Plus, sardine sandwiches for only $2!

1800 Federal St
Philadelphia, PA 19146

 
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Amis

Tony and Peter McAndrews have dinner at Chef Marc Vetri’s Italian restaurant, Amis.

412 South 13th St
Philadelphia, PA 19147

 
See & Do

Barnes Foundation

Tony tours the art collection of the newly-finished Barnes Foundation in Philadelphia.

2025 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy
Philadelphia, PA 19130

 
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Bui’s Lunch Truck

This food truck offers many sandwiches, but their “Hangover Special” (filled with sausage, bacon, egg and special sauce) is one of their most popular items.

38th and Spruce Streets
Philadelphia, PA 19195

 
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Café Soho

Located in Cheltenham, Café Soho is the place to go for Korean fried chicken.

468 West Cheltenham Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19126

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Chef Ken’s

Philadelphia native and former reality TV personality, Shawn Moreland takes Tony for a soul-food lunch at Chef Ken’s.

7135 Germantown Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19119

 
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City Tavern

City Tavern takes you back in history, all the way to the birth of America. Their bar features drinks and beers that are creations of America’s Founding Fathers.

138 South 2nd St
Philadelphia, PA 19106

 
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Czerw’s Kielbasy

Visit for Philadelphia’s best homemade Polish Kielbasa.

3370 Tilton St
Philadelphia, PA 19134

 

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