Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

In west Philadelphia born and raised, on the playground is where I spent most of my days...
Philadelphia is shaped largely by a mixture of cultures, and history. The most iconic food of Philadelphia is the Phili Cheesesteak, which is a sandwich made from thinly sliced pieces of steak and melted cheese on an Italian roll. Philadelphia Pepper Pot, a soup of tripe, meat, and vegetables, was created during the American Revolutionary War. Snapper Soup is a thick brown turtle soup served with sherry, is a delicacy in Philadelphia and is commonly found in seafood restaurants. Soft pretzels are also a very famous food in Philadelphia, although this food did not originate in Phili. The soft pretzel dates back to the 600s in France, and was brought to Philadelphia by the Pennsylvania Dutch. Pretzels ever since has been iconic to Philadelphia and is sold by vendors on street corners. 

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