Midtown Lunch

As is customary 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 Steven, a carnivore and bbq enthusiast.

Name: Steven

Age: 58

Occupation: Professional Trainer

Where in Philly do you Work?: I work by contract most recently in the Market East and Old City areas.

Favorite Kind of Food: I’m definitely a carnivore and my favorite quote is- “If we aren’t supposed to eat animals, then why are they made out of meat?”

Least Favorite Kind of Food: Lima beans, liver or OMG a lima bean liver casserole!

Favorite Place(s) to Eat Lunch in Philly: I like to vary my lunches by both nationality and sophistication. Wedge & Fig in Olde City for their amazing paninis. The “Jawn” is to die for. I love Chinatown’s Nan Zhou Hand Drawn Noodle House for their beef brisket soup with hand-drawn noodles. If I want to splurge I go to Davio’s. Let’s not forget Distrito in University City. They have an extremely creative lunch menu.
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As is customary 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 Sara, who isn’t afraid of carbs.

Name: Sara

Age: 30

Occupation: in the health care field

Where in Philly do you Work?: 16th and JFK

Favorite Kind of Food: mostly carb loaded food… pasta, tacos, sandwiches.

Least Favorite Kind of Food: not a big fan of foods on the sweet side

Favorite Place(s) to Eat Lunch in Philly: For a quick lunch in Philly, you can’t beat truck food like Angelo’s cheese steak on 16th and chestnut or the King of Falafel. It’s an economical and delicious option. Also, DiBruno Brothers in the Comcast building is a solid alternative to truck food
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As is customary 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 Melissa, who isn’t  afraid of ordering off the kids menu.

Name: Melissa

Age: 24

Occupation: Receptionist at a real estate company, and blogger at Yum Marks the Spot

Where in Philly do you Work?: Rittenhouse Square

Favorite Kind of Food: Sushi, pasta, oysters, cereal, Vietnamese, breakfast sandwiches, and all dairy products. (I’m looking at you, cheese and ice cream!)

Least Favorite Kind of Food: Raw chickpeas, bleh. And Dr. Pepper.

Favorite Place(s) to Eat Lunch in Philly: I’m completely obsessed with the falafel at Mama’s Vegetarian (18 S 20th St). I’ll fight anyone that doesn’t think it’s the best falafel in the city. I also love Vic’s (2035 Sansom St). Their three roll special is unbeatable in taste and freshness for reasonably priced sushi. Thai Singha House to Go is also great (106 S 20th St). You can get two different dishes from their freshly-filled steam tables for $6. Can’t forget my old standby, LeBus (129 S 18th St). ALL of their sandwiches are awesome, as well as their vegetarian chili and cucumber dill soup. And if I’m feeling fancy, I’ll stop at Yogorino (233 S 20th St), and get a lil treat before I head back to work.
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As is customary 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 Alethia from Philly Homegrown, who likes to dine on local pork.

Name: Alethia

Age: 33

Occupation: Director of Philly Homegrown

Where in Philly do you Work?: Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation

Favorite Kind of Food: anything with pork – and preferably local, sustainably raised heritage breed pork (even more specific – from Wyebrook Farms near Downingtown, PA)

Least Favorite Kind of Food: Anything with broccoli in it

Favorite Place(s) to Eat Lunch in Philly: Pumpkin Market, Wedge and Fig and Fried Chicken Thursdays at Meme.
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As is customary 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 Zach, who likes his sandwiches filled to the brim.

Name: Zach

Age: 33

Occupation: Director of Audio Visuals Operations

Where in Philly do you Work?: Center City

Favorite Kind of Food: Everything Italian. Pho. A good steak. Lobster. Cheese fries

Least Favorite Kind of Food: brussel sprouts, lima beans

Favorite Place(s) to Eat Lunch in Philly: Bun Dac Biet – House Special Vermicelli at Vietnam (221 North 11th Street), Any and everything at Dinic’s Roast Pork in Reading Terminal Market, Italian hoagie with everything at Salumeria in the Reading ( I think it’s the best hoagie in the city) Deluxe Pho from Nam Phuong 1110 Washington Ave, any burrito from Tres Jalapenos 901 S 8th S, Dan Dan noodles from Han Dynasty 108 Chestnut St
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As is customary 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 Erica, a student who is nostalgic for Chaucer’s and should not be scared to admit that Paesano’s is the absolute best!

Name: Erica

Occupation: Law Student

Where in Philly do you Work?: North Broad Street, Philadelphia

Favorite Kind of Food: My mother’s sauerbraten and red cabbage. More generically: pickles/pickled food. I assume “beer” is an inappropriate answer to this question.

Least Favorite Kind of Food: Food that is under-salted.

Favorite Place(s) to Eat Lunch in Philly:
Egg and cheese on english muffin – Golden Donut, 9th and Christian; Pepper and Egg Sandwich – Shank’s; Mahi Mahi Tacos – Jose Pistola’s (15th btwn Locust and Spruce). I also love Paesano’s but I bet everyone says that. [Ed. note- it’s ok, they are just the best!]

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As is customary 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 Alison, who loves Spanish food and blogs at The Feeding Tube.

Name: Alison

Age: 28

Occupation: In the biz/Teacher/Blogger

Where in Philly do you Work?: The Latest Dish, Queen’s Village, Philly

Favorite Kind of Food: Cuban

Least Favorite Kind of Food:Olives & Mustard

Favorite Place(s) to Eat Lunch in Philly:
Danny’s Bahn Mi; FUEL’s Thai Chicken Wrap; Plenty’s BBQ pork sandwich

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