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CP staffers dish on what Philly fare they would miss the most of they left the city...FOREVER.
 
                                                                                     
                                                                                     
                                                                                     
                                                                                     
                                                                                     
                                                                                     
                                                                                     
                                                                                     
                                                                                     
                                                                                     
                                                                                     
                                                                                     
                                                                                    Last week, I asked the City Paper staff what was (probably) one of the hardest questions they've ever had to answer: "If you were leaving Philadelphia forever, what is the single food item (or items) that you would HAVE to have one last time?" There were no top 3's and no top 5's, just the single most crave-worthy dish that you've ever had in the Philadelphia area. There were no limitations on price or availability — somethings are so delicious they may be gone, but never forgotten. The only caveat was no cheesesteaks, because that is one can of deliciously salty, cheesy, beefy worms that's best left closed...for now.
As a card-carrying non-foodie, but someone who is REALLY excited about food in general, my personal favorite is a Rita's-gelati-with-a-cheese-filled-pretzel. Please note the oneness of that statement, because it is really one thought and should be eaten bite-by-bite all as one thing. But that's just me. Not surprisingly, the list is not lacking in pizza suggestions, and who can really argue with that? Click through the slideshow above to see 12 other things you should eat immediately. Comment below or e-mail me if there's something so amazingly drool-worthy you just have to share it with your fellow Philadelphians.
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Soft Pretzels, Any of the 100s of Philly Pretzel Factory, Wawa or Rita's locations in the area | $1-$2.50 
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A Grinder, Paesano's, 152 W Girard Ave., Philadelphia, PA/1017 S 9th St., Philadelphia, PA | $7-$9 
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Hymie's Mish Mash Soup, Hymie's Merion Delicatessen & Restaurant, 342 Montgomery Ave., Merion, PA | $5.95/$11.95 
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Loco Pez Tacos, 2401 E Norris St., Philadelphia, PA | $1.75-$3 (cash only) 
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Modo Mio 4-Course Dinner (Turista Menu), 161 W Girard Ave., Philadelphia, PA | $32 (cash only/BYOB) 
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Stogie Joe's (Tavern) Square Pie, 1801 E Passyunk Ave., Philadelphia, PA | $9+ 
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Rex 1516 Chicken & Waffles Benedict, 1516 South St., Philadelphia, PA | $13 (at Saturday & Sunday brunch) 
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Sang Kee Peking Duck House Duck Wonton Soup, Reading Terminal Market, 12th St. and Arch St./238 N 9th St., Philadelphia, PA | $7.95 
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Village Whiskey Duck Fat Fries with Sly Fox Cheddar Sauce, 118 S 20th St, Philadelphia, PA | $7 
- Zavino's Kennett Pizza, 112 S 13th St, Philadelphia, PA | $15

 
       
      




 
      

 
      