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THE AFAR GUIDE TO PHILADELPHIA

WHERE TO EAT

Every few years, Philly seems to undergo a pizza boom. The latest entry in must-have pies is the samosa pizza at , a brewery in West Philly. A white pizza topped with potatoes and Madras curry oil, it for and frozen cocktails. Over at , an Afrocentric grocer, the café serves such items as grits and eggs, a West Indian patty, and a “Dolla” hoagie (a turkey or turnip sandwich with sesame-seed mayo and Havarti cheese). Historic is a perennial favorite, with 70-plus vendors selling everything from Pennsylvania Dutch baked goods to Georgian to, of course, cheesesteaks. Meanwhile, the ’s diner-style hash (with pulled pork, jalapeños, and cheddar) is an American-style dish with bold Vietnamese flavors.

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