Midtown Lunch

As we try to do at Philly Lunch, every Tuesday we turn over the site to a different lunch’er for his or her recommendations for the best lunch in Philadelphia. This week it’s Molly who works for Hylo Boutiques.

Name: Molly

Age: 27

Occupation: Project Assistant

Where in Philly do you Work?: University City

Favorite Kind of Food: Mexican

Least Favorite Kind of Food: Fast Food

Favorite Place(s) to Eat Lunch in Philly: Don Memo’s truck – avocado tostadas (38th and Walnut), Capogiro – tuna & artichoke panini (3925 Walnut St.), Hummus – sabich sandwich (3931 Walnut St.), Pumpkin Market – breakfast burrito with smoked salmon (1610 South St.)

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A wise gentleman told me about a sandwich he regularly orders after his soccer matches from the Palm Tree Market and I had to try it for myself. The Palm Tree is a deli in Northern Liberties selling everything you might have forgotten to pick up from the grocery store from gourmet cookies and Campbell’s soup. The sandwich counter has a nice variety of classics, but the ingredient list of the suggested P11 made it obvious it was the best choice.

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• Lombardi’s hoagies in South Philly have salami and provolone stuffed pepperoncini [Drawing for Food]
• Penn Appetit loves the bean dip at newbie Italian spot Spiga [Penn Appetit]
• Green Wasabi, a Japanese place, is replacing Delicatessen this Monday and will give 20% off for customers for a limited time [Eater]
• All 3 Trias are now serving lunch on Fridays [Foobooz]

Guess what guys, later today I officially graduate and get my juris doctorate. Holla! So in honor of this occasion and since it is the season of graduation and gradation gifts (hint hint)  I am mentioning Teuscher Chocolates, whose Philly location can be found in the Bellevue. Teuscher makes high quality Swiss chocolates with only natural ingredients.

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Baklava Cafe opened last week on South Street with welcoming open window seating and a selection of Mediterranean pastries and platters.

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The random signs on the windows of Munchie’s Cafe letting me know hot sandwiches are right inside  appealed to my hunger. Munchie’s, a deli on Chestnut street, has a slew of breakfast, lunch, and snack selections. Some are the standard you would expect from a deli, and others are a little different, ranging from french toast dipped in Captain Crunch to kielbasa.

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• The NY Times wrote an article this week about Philly’s food truck scene! Including Pitruco and Sweetbox [NY Times]
• The Inquirer makes a truck stop of their own at Say Cheese, where the sun tea is a hit [The Inquirer]
• Philly Phoodie claims that the burger at Lucky Old Soul are as good as the one at Village Whiskey [Philly Phoodie]
• Brian had less luck with the burger at Molly Molloy’s [Bridgesburgersbeer]