$100 Philadelphia Food CHALLENGE!! Roast Pork | Hoagies | Tomato Pie And More!

[@gino88]

I’ll say this, i grew up in Philly, live in Texas now, been all over the world and I still rank Philadelphia as one of the top cities in the world for food.

[@jdm1066]

When people ask me where I'm from I say "I was born outside Philly" then they ask where and I say Chicago.

[@yamoshigodofsaiyans1569]

@@gino88 Than you know me hehe. Rob Matosky. 1st chair Tuba in the Pennsbury Marching band. 2010

[@yamoshigodofsaiyans1569]

I gave Caroel Yanct a run for her money

[@Clacci38]

And it’s one gotten better…the food here is phenomenal.

[@aliciarobinson4107]

I agree! On my bucket list.

[@masudashizue777]

$5.75 for that pie is a miracle in 2024!

[@thebritstry]

It was so good as well!!! we would definitely recommend it

[@aysuppatruck6185]

Growing up they were about $3.50 (great for high school kids down the road) Their prices have gone up, but quality is always there. I think they should have got it with the grated cheese, but I'm not mad because they enjoyed it

[@jeffhampton2767]

Food is pretty cheap in Philadelphia and Pennsylvania 😊

[@bigzaeya9881]

​@thebritstry you guys have to go to ishkibbles for a chicken cheesesteak and you have to try a salmon cheesesteak and a jerk chicken cheesesteak. Also you have to go to the Dutch Country food place in the northeast on cottman Avenue

[@PhillyGuy1966]

It’s all about the roll!!! The Philly roll with its chew is like no other.

[@thebritstry]

Absolutely! The Philly roll really does have a unique texture that sets it apart from the rest. Thanks for watching

[@fatheaded11]

Think the roll was good. Come up to northern New Jersey and get a Taylor ham egg and cheese on a hard roll with salt pepper ketchup

[@lorettahiggins3717]

Reading Terminal Market & Philly soft pretzels. So fun to watch you guys exploring Philly foods.

[@thebritstry]

Thanks for the support! We had a blast exploring Philly's food scene, and we definitely did try those soft pretzels We will upload the video soon!

[@denniscunningham1647]

So glad you got to go to Stocks, These cakes are THE BEST...and now you Brits know as well ! We keep at least 2 or 3 in the freezer for dessert anytime . Thanks for showing the world the great places, things and people from my hometown !! Philly Proud !!

[@dannybranigan1984]

Stocks is an institution for 100 years

[@lonegrimo6098]

I use pound cakes for Strawberry shortcake 🍰

[@Kevin_Lazar]

I really like how you two always ask the employees what is the best way to have things and the usual ways to consume the foods 👍👍

[@thebritstry]

We have always thought it best to ask the experts! Thanks for the comment

[@Kevin_Lazar]

@@thebritstry you’d be surprised how many people (reaction channels especially) miss out on things because they *don’t* bother to check

[@brianeves4001]

You guys did a great job eating in Philadelphia! Found all the spots us locals truly love. Well done on your homework

[@thebritstry]

Thanks so much! We had a great time and thanks for taking up your time to watch our video!!!

[@UmUhMatt]

Philly bread is what makes all of the sandwiches so good.

[@thebritstry]

Your so right! the bread was delicious. Thanks for watching

[@kateg7298]

Look at you Nicola! Eating tomatoes there and in the tomato pie! OMG I'm craving a hoagie now. For the roast pork, I used to work 5 minutes away from a place that made Italian Roast Pork sandwiches. It's not even a taste that you can describe, but you crave it. It's like nothing you've ever tried before. I miss it! As for the price you can tell that Philly is a worker's city. They do food that sticks to your ribs and it's comfort food. It's going to keep you going for hours. It's also big enough portions that you can share or save half for another meal. It must be so fun for you to visit all of these different areas and compare the foods that were shaped by the culture and what was available 100-150 years ago. They've taken these foods and learned to cook them to perfection. This looks like it was such a fun trip for both of you. Thanks for a great video.

[@thebritstry]

Thank you so much for the kind words! we are glad you enjoyed the video. Exploring the food culture is amazing and we are loving every minute. We are also craving a Hoagie, Roast pork and The Tomato pie!!! might have to book a repeat trip😂

[@kateg7298]

@@thebritstry LOL I feel you. How are you ever going back to English food now? Or are you permanent California transplants?

[@JohnCap523]

Two things: the standard veggie topping for authentic roast pork is broccoli rabe, but John’s refuses, using spinach instead. And Stock’s, sliced and toasted…sorry, just dropped my phone… 🤗 Lastly, authentic Philly water ice is lemon or cherry, if you wanted what it used to be. That’s not to say other flavors aren’t great…

[@thebritstry]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts! It’s interesting how food traditions can vary, and I appreciate your insight on the authentic toppings!

[@katyas-mom]

I was heated when I got that.

[@colleenmonfross4283]

You two are always so delightful!

[@thebritstry]

Thank you so much! We really appreciate your kind words and love sharing our adventures with you!

[@lindadeters8685]

So great to see Nicola enjoying the tomato pie! As a kid, my Italian neighbors made this as a quick lunch for all the neighbor kids in the summer.

[@thebritstry]

Oh wow! They sound like great neighbor's.. It was delicious and surprised us both.. Thanks for watching

[@kateg7298]

What nice neighbors. Tomato pie is great food for growing kids. I'll bet that all of the parents in the neighborhood loved them. My husband talks all the time about growing up where his grandmother owned a cafe and she would feed the teenagers. For a lot of them it was their only real meal of the day.

[@janesmith146]

All that food looks so amazing! Esp the roast pork sandwich! Oh, and I cant believe that entire tomato pie was less than $6 bucks...thats truly insane!!!

[@thebritstry]

We are glad you think the food looks amazing! The roast pork sandwich is definitely a favorite, and that price for the tomato pie is hard to believe! Thanks for watching

[@davidrobinson4012]

@@thebritstry I live in the suburbs tomato pie is still somewhat inexpensive. Great for parties.

[@JohnThomas-lq5qp]

I just paid $40 for two slices of delicious pizza. My grown up son said he was going to pick up a hoagie & a pizza. Gave him $40 but told him to bring home two pies. Nope 1 pie & a hoagie. By the time everyone grabbed a slice I was fortunate to get two slices. No change from the $40 I gave him

[@jeffhampton2767]

My mother was a cake baker from Philadelphia. She make and decorated thousands of pound cakes, including wedding cakes. Pound cake usually has vanilla icing. Goes well with coffee or a glass of cold milk 😊

[@thebritstry]

That is awesome! We would have loved a nice hot coffee or cup of tea with it!

[@ashrak12]

Most Italians would go nuts if they saw someone putting mayo on an Italian hoagie. Only oil and vinegar is supposed to be the only condiment to go on it.

[@thebritstry]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts! we were not sure if that was traditional or not but it still tasted amazing.. Sounds like we will have to come back and try one without mayo😉😉

[@catherinelw9365]

@@thebritstry Do try it! 😊

[@thebritstry]

Thanks for sharing! we were not sure if this was traditional. It did taste great but now i guess we have to come back to try it without😉

[@GBamaBoy]

Mayo ruins any sandwich.

[@USMCgrunt11]

Mayo is just olive oil and egg lol

[@zacharybusch338]

Being a philly native, it makes me miss home.

[@thebritstry]

We hear you! Just remember, Hoagies can be shipped anywhere though.. Thanks for watching

[@workout439]

Love your vibe and your openness! Keep it up!

[@thebritstry]

Thank you! Will do! thanks for watching

[@cee8mee]

Pound cake was named for the recipe of a pound each of flour, butter, egg and sugar, with some leavener and extract like vanilla. I like some softened cream cheese on mine.

[@thebritstry]

That sounds delicious! Cream cheese sounds like a great addition to pound cake for that extra richness. Thanks for watching

[@markhamstra1083]

@@thebritstry The “pound each of…” is the traditional recipe, but pound cake recipes have diverged from that beginning, and your expectations would probably be disappointed by a cake made to the original recipe.

[@maryannefrett2983]

Vanilla pound cake w/o icing and lightly toasted with ice-cream on top is a real treat.

[@thebritstry]

That combo sounds next-level delicious! We will have to give it a try next time! 🍰🍦

[@tejida815]

Pound cake freezes very nicely. I slice it up and thaw it out when I “need” it. 😉🥛

[@thebritstry]

Thanks for the advice! Unfortunately it didn’t last that long before Andrew ate it all!!! Next time we will grab some to bring home

[@tejida815]

@@thebritstry 😉😂Next time come back for the Rocky Run.

[@jeffhampton2767]

​@@tejida815My mother made thousands of Birthday pound cakes out of her house every single day she had orders. She froze them all the time. She sadly died in 2004 at the age of 81. She was found on the floor in the kitchen and her mixer was still going. 😢

[@tejida815]

@@jeffhampton2767 May her memory be a blessing.

[@Gaeilgeoir]

The word hoagie is from the sandwiches the workers ate on their lunch break on Hog Island. Nowhere else! Also found it hilarious to see the Philly guy getting subtitled. 😂😂😂 That's a first! 😁

[@PYROHIAN89]

Grew up on taylor pork roll in North New Jersey, its such a nostalgic taste for me glad to see you enjoyed, if your in the philly area of pa and north NJ, again try scrapple, not everyone's cup of tea but if made right and extra crispy its a favorite

[@ZepG]

I grew up eating scrapple and 57 years later I still love it!

[@viciousvictortee1298]

Believe it or not even all the way down here in VA we have Taylor Pork roll at the grocery store. The log is a little harder to find. But If I want to make breakfast sandwiches I can still get the sliced packs.

[@thebritstry]

Thanks for the tips!!! we might have tried scrapple.. what this space

[@Ira88881]

Never had any idea that a Pound Cake’s name was derived from a weight calculation.

[@thebritstry]

Thanks for watching! It’s always fun to discover the stories behind our favorite foods together!

[@SophiaCleo178]

Been eating these all my life and never knew that either.

[@recycleman2900]

I grew up one street over from Stock's and I'll say that it's the best pound cake around. Been eating it for over 50 years.

[@thebritstry]

Thanks for sharing! We loved Stocks bakery . Which is your favorite flavor?

[@recycleman2900]

@@thebritstry chocolate marble.

[@richardgazinia5482]

I am so glad you guys got to sample other foods in the Philadelphia area. Water Ice or as the local say "wooder ice" is amazing. It's a summer staple in the Philadelphia area. You could have gotten a good water ice at any Rita's. Rita's is all over and I think they are going nationwide. My wife screamed at the screen when you got her favorite tomato pie without cheese. I can take it either way but it's a no deal for her without that cheese. I screamed at the screen when you went for condiments at John's Roast Pork. Thankfully you tasted the sandwiches before ruining them with ketchup. My family revered the pound cake. Mostly the ones from Sara Lee. It was served after dinner with either coffee or tea. Sometimes if the evening was really special my mom would top the pound cake with strawberries. When the woman behind the counter said that the rolls in the case were "snow flake" rolls I got a special warm smile inside because my father would take my brothers and I to the bakery every Sunday to get a dozen snow flakes. Soooooo good. The Hog Island story for the hoagies is the one I'm familiar with from my childhood. Just like my comments about your cheesesteak video you can get a great hoagie at any mom and pop pizza place from anywhere in the Philadelphia area but I've got to admit the one you got from Riccis looked fabulous. Great video and I look forward to seeing your next adventure.

[@thebritstry]

We really appreciate your detailed comment! It's wonderful to hear about your fond memories and suggestions. Your passion for Philadelphia food and memories shines through, and it means a lot to hear them , Thank you

[@DianaWillis-k4n]

I love seeing you in the city of my birth. That Hoagie looks amazingly delicious and you pronounced water ice correctly ( yes, it’s wadder ice). There is so many good eats in Philly and the Delaware Valley you can be there for weeks just eating!

[@thebritstry]

I'm glad you enjoyed the video! Philly really is a food lover's paradise, and I can't wait to explore more of its amazing eats next time!

[@timothyjohnson5758]

Her laugh is contagious

[@thebritstry]

Thank you! And tanks for watching

[@fredgeorge5858]

As a child we weren't flush with cash and the grocery store was half an hour away. A dessert treat was a pound cake slice with strawberries over it. Both were frozen and thawed out. I don't know the brand of strawberries, it came in a can and had a nice sauce/juice with it. The pound cake was SaraLee. All topped with whipped cream. I am sure it wasn't as good as the pound cake you got, but it was as close to strawberry shortcake that we could manage.

[@thebritstry]

It's amazing how simple treats can bring back such fond memories! That pound cake with strawberries sounds like a classic childhood favorite. Thanks for watching

[@stevenS6598]

The Italian Hoagie from Ricci really does look good with a great crusty roll and high quality meats and veggies. Pound cake is a favorite of mine. I get the old school plain vanilla. I never had it iced. It is good to see you got them iced. The marble pound cake sure does look good. Glad you liked the pound cake. I never saw tomato pie before. I wasn't excited about it either but glad you really liked it and it was a great price. The 2 pork sandwiches sure were different and both looked so good. The mango water ice sure looks like a winner. Considering all the food you got, what a great value. Yes, the tomato pie was surprising at a great value. My favorite were the pound cakes. Great Philadelphia $100 challenge video. 👍

[@thebritstry]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts! The Italian Hoagie and pound cake really are standout items. It's great to hear you enjoyed the video!

[@april4244]

I am so glad you went to Corropolese's! That is 4 blocks from my home. My favorite tomato pie! I am so glad you enjoyed it!

[@thebritstry]

We are so Jealous!!!! that tomato pie was amazing...Thanks for watching

[@april4244]

@@thebritstry So glad you got to experience Philly! We get a bad rap usually, but we have some amazing food and great history! Hope you get back this way!

[@mikedirado4270]

Me to. My first job was there.

[@bryanreighn3498]

Wow!!!! I begged for a visit to Philly, I knew we wouldn’t disappoint!!!!! Next time get the long hots on the roast pork!!! Did you stop at reading terminal market?? Thank you for putting a spotlight on our great city!!

[@thebritstry]

Thanks for the tips! We loved our time in Philadelphia and next time we will definitely add the long hots... We did visit the reading terminal hopefully we can get the video uploaded soon. Thank you for watching

[@bryanreighn3498]

@@thebritstry been here since biscuits and gravy!! Keep it up you are awesome!!

[@jeffhampton2767]

​@@thebritstryVery happy you went to the Reading Terminal market 😊

[@davevic5147]

Love your videos. Keep up the good work !!!!

[@thebritstry]

Glad you like them! Thanks for taking the time to watch..

[@marajsky]

Next time you have to try cannolis at termini's on 8th St!! Best Italian bakery in Philadelphia!!!

[@thebritstry]

Thanks for the recommendation! we can't wait to try the cannolis at Termini's next time we visit. They sound amazing!

[@bigzaeya9881]

Damn right it is and as a south philly representative I approve this message

[@scottgraney5275]

Keep up the good work BRITS

[@thebritstry]

Thank you so much!!

[@SophiaCleo178]

You two are absolutely adorable and are totally living the dream. I'm living vicariously through your food adventures.

[@thebritstry]

Thank you so much for your kind words! We are having a great time and we are glad you are enjoying the videos

[@GEM11-j4b]

Welcome to the city of Brotherly Love! The birthplace of America.🔔 Enjoyed watching your show. Good to know that you’re enjoying the food Philly has to offer. Have fun & enjoy your visit!👍

[@thebritstry]

Thank you so much for the warm welcome! Philly truly has a special vibe, and the food is just incredible!

[@krismcbride7253]

Love Italian hoagies. I live near a Jersey Mike's and that's my go to there.

[@thebritstry]

We loved the Italian hoagies too! Jersey Mike’s has some amazing options we will have to give it a try in the future. What's your favorite filling?

[@krismcbride7253]

@@thebritstry Salami is my favorite meat. And I get extra tomatoes 🍅 but I happen love tomatoes.

[@asiaroberson3442]

Love jersey Mike

[@jeffhampton2767]

I grew up right on the edge of Philadelphia. Philadelphia and eastern Pennsylvania has absolutely delicious food. I have eaten many hundreds of Philadelphia Italian Hoagies. Mmmmm ❤❤❤❤

[@thebritstry]

They are delicious!!

[@perfectlyimperfect.est.1996]

Hello from middle Tennessee way out in the sticks! We so adore y’all! Your positive attitude and just all around fun is so refreshing! We’ve been thinking of doing some trips based on your travels! So many thanks!

[@thebritstry]

Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoy our content and are inspired to plan some trips based on our travels. Happy adventuring and let us know where you decide to visit.

[@Lee_Forre]

So happy yo see you two enjoy the beautiful sandwiches in Philadelphia. Philly is the sandwich city of the country. New York ain’t too shabby either. But Philly takes the prize.

[@thebritstry]

Thanks for watching! We really enjoyed Philadelphia just wish we had more time there.

[@mcm0324]

So glad to see you back in our beautiful Commonwealth! I'm from northeast PA and have greater ties to Philly, but you also need to visit. Pittsburgh!

[@thebritstry]

Thanks for watching, Pittsburgh is definitely on our radar. Let us know if you have suggestion of where to try when we manage to get there.

[@valerieirwin]

Great review of the offerings found in Philly. Now I want a pork sandwich!!!!!😂

[@thebritstry]

Thank you for your kind words!! we are craving another one as well.

[@Bowhunters6go8xz6x]

Those Hoagies looked awesome, I wanted one for myself ! I think one of those pound cakes would be dessert for a whole week ! LOL

[@ramonaschuler4134]

Possibly!!😊😊 I love making pound cake!!

[@thebritstry]

😂 Yes they were bigger than we thought they would be!

[@TEE2323]

Great review guys!!! All those sandwiches looked AWESOME 👌🏿

[@thebritstry]

Thank you for taking the time to watch!

[@tsotighguy]

The way my jaw dropped when y'all said that tomato pie was only $5.75 haha

[@thebritstry]

It was delicious too! Thank you for watching

[@KB3M]

Pork Roll is to New Jersey (South Jersey) as Cheese Steak is to Philly.

[@jeffhampton2767]

Pork roll is just as famous in Philadelphia and Eastern Pennsylvania as cheesesteaks are to New Jersey 😊

[@katyas-mom]

Facts

[@katyas-mom]

​@jefit originated in North Jersey, so OP is correct. fhampton2767

[@greghamann2099]

Of all the people that I watch that have come to America to enjoy the food. I like you too the best. I very much enjoyed your visit. I can't wait until you come back and do it some more.

[@thebritstry]

Thank you so much for your very kind words! we have lots of more video to upload soon

[@SherriLyle80s]

Enjoy it how you like but I always have oil and vinegar with an Italian Hoagie.

[@thebritstry]

Thanks for sharing your favorite way to enjoy an Italian Hoagie! I love hearing everyone's unique twists on classic dishes!

[@osifielDoperAtive]

Roast Pork Sammy’s… the BEST! Great episode.

[@thebritstry]

So glad you enjoyed the episode! Roast Pork Sammy's are a game-changer! Johns roast pork was great but let us know if next time we should try somewhere else?

[@GBamaBoy]

The hoagie with salami, ham, peperoni, and bacon is the best.

[@wpl8275]

England needs a sandwich revolution. 😂

[@thebritstry]

😂 your right

[@Jeff_Lichtman]

That tomato pie is amazingly inexpensive! I've spent more on just a regular loaf of sandwich bread. It looks more like focaccia than pizza. I really appreciate the research you do when you visit a city. You find the best, most authentic places, rather than just go to the tourist spots. If you ever make it to Hawaii, you should try shave ice. It's another version of ice with syrup, but the ice is scraped off a big block by a special machine. This technique gives it a light, fluffy texture, almost like snow. They sometimes serve it on top of things like sweetened azuki beans and fruit. Thanks!

[@thebritstry]

Thanks for your thoughtful comment! I'm glad you appreciate the research we do-finding those hidden gems is always a thrill. And shave ice sounds absolutely delicious; we'll definitely have to try it if we make it to Hawaii!

[@scottgraney5275]

You will get there😊

[@katyas-mom]

The vinegar is from the peppers. The works is a bit busy, I usually only get oil because both is *really* messy 😂 . Omg you went to STOCK'S! One of the best bakeries in the city that's not Amish. So, based on your road clips, you hit South Philadelphia, Northeast Philadelphia, Conshohocken.

[@thebritstry]

Thanks for the advice!

[@katyas-mom]

​@@thebritstry the roast pork sandwiches stand on their own. Try getting broccoli rabe and long hots (hot peppers). The spinach replaces the bitter broccoli (a lot of people don't understand what it is). Pork roll is made in New Jersey, great fried up in a sandwich. Glad you enjoyed our city!

[@tony_25or6to4]

Chicago's version of water ice is Italian Ice. Not sure which came first.

[@thebritstry]

We didn't know that!! we might have to try and google to find out.

[@tony_25or6to4]

@@thebritstry Mario's Italian Ice on Taylor in Little Italy. Lemon is my favorite. Old family friends own Ferrara's bakery down the street. Get a Cannoli, Sfogliatelle, and Rum Baba... maybe some biscotti and cookies. Al's Italian Beef is down the street too.

[@darkelfling65]

Philly had a huge Italian population. Water ice is called Italian water ice. I guess in Chicago they dropped the "woodee" from the name. Need to visit the Italian Market section of Philly. The smell of the meats and food are great there.

[@oredi2159]

They came from Italy. New York, Philly and Chicago have the biggest Italian populations so they brought them

[@HDCalame]

The oil on that hoagie is like a salad dressing for the lettuce and veg.

[@thebritstry]

Thanks for the information!

[@marcfisher328]

Just watched a few of your videos trying the foods in my hometown of Philadelphia....You guys are awesome...You seemed to really enjoy a good cheesesteak. Love your British accent 🥰

[@a00141799]

Omg, your videos just keep getting better and better. I am in agreement with you in that I think I would have loved everything you tried in this video. I'm shocked that you like that tomato pie so much. It looked very suspect. However, I just knew that the pound cake would be a winner. Its hard to beat a freshly baked pound cake. I'm certain that you have something very similar in England. The hoagie was exactly the way I always order mine. I could almost taste it through my computer. I am also surprised at the cultural journey that you take us on every week. Such rich cultural influences from so many immigrant groups that came here over the years. Mexicans, Italians, Greeks, Chinese, Native Americans, Germans, Poles, Russians, Scots etc... We are very fortunate here to have such a diversity of choices. Your videos are a great reminder of that.

[@robinmullins2454]

Lol!! I agree with all you said except the natives were already here lol!! Have a great day!!

[@a00141799]

@@robinmullins2454 True. 🎃

[@thebritstry]

Wow, thanks for the amazing comment! Glad you’re enjoying the video's and the food choices! And yeah, pound cake is totally unbeatable. Let us know if there is anywhere or anything we should try in the future! Let’s keep exploring all these tasty cultures together! 🍰

[@pros1perify]

You two are fantastic. I really enjoyed this trip of yours and enjoying unusual foods. I was surprised you liked the tomato pie. The pork sandwiches looked great and I have never seen one. Thank you so much, looking forward to more.

[@thebritstry]

Thank you for the kind words! We're glad you enjoyed the trip and the unique foods. The tomato pie was definitely a surprise for us too!

[@gordonmcconville6578]

Corropolese is a local national treasure! I'll drive an hour from jersey to pick up a pie for work or a party at times. Also, we have always pronounced it " core-op-o-leeze" So happy you guys showcased them!!

[@thebritstry]

It was delicious and definitely worth the drive time to get there! Thanks for sharing

[@bretkaiser7355]

I really liked this video. Hope you guys are having fun!

[@thebritstry]

Thanks for watching! We had a so much fun making it and hope you enjoyed it too!

[@scottgraney5275]

I Itailian hoagie my favorite

[@thebritstry]

Let us know what you think of the one we tried! Thanks for the first comment!!!

[@scottgraney5275]

@@thebritstry I like mine with cherry peepers

[@pasqualecavallaro6671]

It's a Calabria or Calabrese style pizza. It's thicker and made in a sheet pan. You should have gotten the grated cheese on it, especially the Pecorino Romano.

[@thebritstry]

Thanks for the tips! The one without cheese was delicious so with cheese it would have been perfect. Next time we will give it a try

[@lamontbaker3337]

I really enjoyed all of videos on Philadelphia. Thank you for visiting and highlighting my beautiful city !

[@thebritstry]

Glad you enjoyed it! We ❤️ Philadelphia and will definitely revisit in the future. Let us know if you have any suggestions for future trips. Thanks for watching

[@bmac1205]

Always go to 'mom & pop' shops rather than any chain. So much better!!! Love your reactions.

[@tonydipetrillo4764]

I grew up with Corropolese, tomato pie, hoagies and pastries! Was there this morning (2nd location). Keep up the videos!

[@thebritstry]

Thank you for sharing! we are so jealous! that tomato pie was outstanding

[@futuregenerationz]

I love you guys! You go to my hometown to try out literally, everything. You rock! Pickles and mayo are not what I'd order, but within the realm of personal preference. I'd make sure to get onion. But I'm single. On an Italian hoagie? I'd get oil, onion and hot peppers. I think the most well known pork sandwich is with the broccoli rabe. Oh yeah! You got it.

[@thebritstry]

We really appreciate your support and love for our channel! Your insights on the local cuisine are fantastic-thanks for sharing your preferences with us!

[@hkonyt797]

Pound cake is delicious toasted for breakfast. As you said it is great with coffee or tea. Easy dessert for a crowd: slice up a store bought pound cake and plop a scoop of ice cream on eachslice. Back in the 70s/80s you always had a pound cake (or danish ring) on hand because someone might drop in for coffee. It was a thing. Anyone remember this?

[@thebritstry]

Thank you for sharing your memories! It’s always wonderful to hear how food brings people together, and pound cake really does have a special place in many hearts. Which is your favorite flavor?

[@chefdougy]

GREAT EPISODE YOU TWO!!!

[@thebritstry]

Thank you so much!!! it means alot to here you enjoyed it.. 😊

[@mn-wk3ju]

You guys did great! All the food you got looked great, and you still had 30.00 dollars left for two people. Great job!

[@thebritstry]

Thank you!! 😁

[@tony_25or6to4]

John's should stay open to at least 6pm on a Saturday. Look at the line. Maybe they figure if they are open until 6, orders will go out until 7 and they will be cleaning up until 8 or 9.

[@thebritstry]

We completely agree! Keeping the store open longer would definitely help accommodate all those eager customers in line. I guess they have to close at some point though and you make a good point about the clean up time

[@Oklahoma-Cayo-Hueso-Cowboy]

Hey Y'all, another great video! Y'all definitely hit some of Philly's iconic food destination's. Keep up the great work! As always I do wish safe travel's for the two of You! 🤠😉🤙 Oh one more thing, y'all didn't try the iconic Philly Soft Pretzels. John's Roast Pork is my favorite!!! Philly is a must visit destination for any and all foodie's .....

[@thebritstry]

Thanks for the support! We had a blast exploring Philly's food scene, and we definitely did try those soft pretzels We will upload the video soon!

[@bdjordan7879]

Go to Reading Terminal on your next trip. Everything in there is delicious, but the Amish restaurants are amazingly delicious. Di Nic’s 😢roast pork is a so good, Bassett’s 0:15 🎉🎉ice cream and the pretzels are delicious

[@thebritstry]

We might have already been😉 Watch this space and we will upload the video soon

[@islandgreenstrong]

If you happen to go to Maryland for steamed crabs, crab cakes, and cream of crab soup, you should absolutely try the authentic Smith Island Cake. You'll find it on Smith Island of course in Maryland. Another Maryland favorite is Berger Cookies.

[@jeffhampton2767]

Yes Maryland should be next. Love jumbo lump crabcakes 😊

[@thebritstry]

Thank you for sharing those delicious recommendations! I love hearing about local favorites - it makes the food adventure even more exciting! We will definitely look into it!

[@islandgreenstrong]

@@thebritstry As I mentioned months ago...Pappas is the place to get the best crab cake and cream of crab soup. It's one of Oprah Winfrey's favorites. ENJOY!! I'm actually taking a trip back home to Maryland in a few days to meet my new granddaughter and see my grandson. I'll be stopping at Pappas for a crab cake before heading back down to South Carolina where I live now.

[@ExUSSailor]

Everyone from Philly, or, South Jersey pronounces "water" as "wooder".

[@thebritstry]

Thank you for the clarification! We were told that was the case.

[@oggie1967]

Hi Brits, not heard from you for a while! My every one of those sandwiches you had looked absolutely lush! I'd scoff em all! Mmmmm, and it's not even tea time in Scotland yet!😢 great vid as usual!👍👏👏🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇺🇸♥️

[@MadamMaru-gm5ff]

I love a good hoagie. The roll is what we call "Italian bread", it's very easy to make at home. My favorite pound cake is lemon flavored, with lots of lemony powder sugar glaze. We do love our jaw-breaker sandwiches. Check out the Dagwood cartoon. I love spinach and onions on my cheesesteak. It seems like wherever Italians settled, they developed delicious food traditions.

[@thebritstry]

Absolutely! Italian bread truly makes a hoagie special, and lemon pound cake with glaze sounds divine. Food traditions really do bring people together! Thanks for watching

[@pinky2245]

Yum, the pulled pork sandwich looks wonderful! For me, the pulled pork takes it over beef, although I love both. Give me a pulled pork sandwich made from scratch on a great bun and I'm in heaven! Great video!

[@thebritstry]

I'm glad you enjoyed the video! The roast pork was delicious . We are craving another right now. Thanks for watching

[@darkelfling65]

Pulled pork is something different. That is a roast pork sandwich. Pulled pork is shredded pork from a barbecue smoker.

[@PHILLYTWINE]

If you guys ever come back, y'all must try The Cheesecake Lady. But make sure to arrive early because they sell out fast.

[@thebritstry]

Thank you for the recommendation! We'll make sure to plan our visit accordingly next time. Can't wait to indulge in some delicious cheesecake!

[@impacking]

I love your videos. Keep up the good work.

[@thebritstry]

Glad you like them! Thanks for continuing to support us 👍

[@smtpgirl]

Ree-shee's. That Italian sub LOOKS AMAZING. Just Amazing. One of my go-to's, Italian subs, then steak & cheese.

[@thebritstry]

Thank you for watching! Italian subs have a special place in our hearts now too! (and stomach). 😂

[@mandilynn24]

I wish I could find those sub's in Texas!!!!❤❤❤❤ you guys are so much fun! ❤❤

[@thebritstry]

Yes we are craving one too! We will be trying to find one near where we live in San Diego. Thanks for watching

[@tony_25or6to4]

Too bad you didn't make it to Reading Terminal Market and Dinic's for their roast pork sandwich....and the many other vendors in the market.

[@thebritstry]

We might have done that😉😉 Watch this space

[@landocalrissian3276]

John's is better.

[@pinjam100]

Philly here. Good stuff.

[@thebritstry]

Thanks for tuning in! Glad you enjoyed the content from Philly!

[@DennisRabidue]

I adore that you both go out of your way to hit the mom and pop shops that have the best America has to offer , it's immigrant food from around the world kicked up a notch and fused with other cultures.. Well done! Enjoy !!!!

[@thebritstry]

Thank you ! let us know if you have any recommendations?

[@25arkie]

This is why it is so funny when Brits think Americans all live off of fast food and eat the exact same things

[@thebritstry]

We are having a wonderful time eating our way across the USA!🤗

[@jeffhampton2767]

​@@thebritstryDon't forget all the seafood along the coast from Maine to Florida and the Gulf 😊

[@rhiahlMT]

Pound cake is good with strawberries and whipped cream, like strawberry shortcake. A drizzle of chocolate is welcome. Subway is awful compared to other places. Especially the local shops anywhere.

[@thebritstry]

Thanks for the tip!!!! Pound cake with strawberries, chocolate and whipped cream sounds delicious. And yes, local shops often have such unique flavors that you can't find anywhere else! Thanks for watching

[@chefdougy]

LOVE THE HISTORY!!!

[@thebritstry]

Thank you!!

[@Elizabeth-foolishmortal]

Philadelphia born and raised and you got my favorites. You had a good list. Tomato pie is great for parties because it is good at room temperatures

[@ladybugsparkel]

They should have went to Reading Terminal and try the Ruben and corned beef special. But there are so many places that have great cuisine in Philadelphia.

[@bernicearthur8655]

Nichola, the best way to eat a hoagie, for those of us with small mouths, is to take bites from each side until you get to the bottom. Then two bites takes care of the bottom. Then return to the top of the sides, taking alternating bites. This also works for the cheesesteak and the roast pork sandwiches

[@thebritstry]

Thanks for sharing your technique! Eating a hoagie can be quite the challenge, but your method sounds effective for those with smaller mouths. Thanks for watching

[@bjm9071]

I am a lifelong Philadelphian and loved all of your choices, except Stock's. I live just a few blocks from Stock's bakery. You said that a pound cake has "a pound of butter ... " Which is why I hate Stock's "pound cakes"! They admit that they don't use butter in their cakes. They use margarine! No wonder they taste so weird! Better off with Entenmann's pound cake for an authentic taste.

[@thebritstry]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts! It's always interesting to hear different perspectives on local favorites. We didn't know about the the butter vs. margarine change! now we want to come back to try another version.

[@DennisRabidue]

A cinnamon pound cake with walnuts and icing , oh Lord now I gotta bake 😅

[@alishagrossman4080]

I’m so happy you enjoyed Philly and the food! ❤

[@thebritstry]

Thank you so much! We truly loved the experience and the food was definitely a highlight! We will be back!

[@itzahoax934]

The fact that you found Jimmy's as a neighborhood spot is wild. Their chocolate has always been fire with the chocolate chips inside it too. Next time you're around dip a pretzel in it!

[@thebritstry]

Thanks for the advice! Jimmy’s was so good and friendly. That pretzel hack sounds delicious

[@itzahoax934]

@thebritstry thanks for shining a light on some of the mom and pop shops in my city! Earned a sub from me keep up the good work!

[@pattiwhite9575]

Pound Cake. Oh now I want some. My mother would spoon macerated strawberries and its juices over a slice. It would soak into the cake. Oh so good. And of course a dollop of whipped cream.

[@thebritstry]

That sounds absolutely delicious! There's nothing quite like a classic cake topped with fresh strawberries and whipped cream. A perfect dessert for any occasion!

[@jamesoconnor2753]

Hog Island eventually became the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard where I was employed for 34 years. I grew up in South Philadelphia and my son still lives in the neighborhood.

[@thebritstry]

Wow! Thanks for sharing your story and thanks for watching

[@masudashizue777]

I often eat a similar sandwich at a nationwide chain and they do toast it exactly the way I like, but it doesn't hold a candle to what you two are having. This is the limitation of living on an island as opposed to the mainland USA.

[@thebritstry]

Thanks for tuning in and sharing your thoughts. It was delicious but there must be great food where you are, what would you suggest we try?

[@katyas-mom]

FYI hoagies aren't toasted. That's a grinder.

[@Sasszers3]

I was so worried you weren’t going to order the roast pork sandwich for a minute 😅 I hope you enjoyed your time in Philly!

[@thebritstry]

We loved it!!! John’s roast pork was so good. We have just posted another Philadelphia you from the reading terminal market. Thanks for watching

[@zachgoldstein4411]

Im a lifelong Philadelphian, this is a really amazing list of places! Stocks bakery is an all time gem, as is Coropolesse (pronounced "corpo-lees") but you could have stayed in south philly and gotten the best tomato pie at Cacias! Also, the cheese version of tomato pie is just a dusting of pecorino, it's not like pizza and most people like it that way, I know I do. The ultimate tomato pie move is to take it home and then top it with a good anchovy and cover it in olive oil, kind of like a philly pan con tomate. The BEST

[@thebritstry]

Thanks for sharing your insights! It’s always great to hear from fellow Philadelphians about their favorite spots. Cacia's and the tomato pie tips sound delicious! Next time we will give it a try.

[@Wiley_Coyote]

Water Ice is essentially identical to the Italian Ice you might get in New York City (or other Italian areas) except it's often chunkier. It sounds like you got a comparitively smooth version.

[@thebritstry]

Yeah! It was very smooth we will have to search out an Italian ice style version. Thanks for sharing