CANNOLI, KIMCHI, & CHICHARRON: Grit, Gravy, Global Flavors of South Philly

DESCRIPTION

• Let them eat cake. And cannoli. And stromboli. And tomato pie. And pho. And tacos. Well, let’s just say this: if your appetite has a passport, South Philly is ready to stamp it. Long known as the heart of Italian American Philadelphia, this neighborhood has grown into one of the city’s great food playgrounds—equal parts old-school, hard-working, immigrant-built, and gloriously overfed.
• Here, corner bakeries, family-run delis, butcher shops, taquerias, noodle spots, cafés, and restaurants tell the story of a neighborhood that has never stayed still for long. South Philly still wears its Italian roots proudly, but over the years it has welcomed flavors, families, and traditions from across Latin America, Southeast Asia, and beyond. The result is a streetscape where you can chase century-old comfort food, next-level street food, sweet pastries, savory specialties, and some of the boldest flavors in the city without ever leaving a few square miles.
• This is not a dainty little nibble-and-chat experience for people who think black pepper is adventurous. This is South Philly: rich, messy, delicious, and built by people who know food is love, pride, identity, and occasionally a full-contact sport. Come hungry, wear good shoes, and get ready to SEEK out the neighborhood’s most irresistible bites, EXPLORE the cultures and communities that made them possible, and WANDER the streets where generations of Philadelphians learned to eat globally.

• This is not a kosher, vegetarian, vegan friendly, or restrictive diet tour!!! We respect everyone's palettes equally, but this is designed for omnivores with an emphasis on meat and sweets
• You are welcome to bring extra money (cash only at some places) and purchase more!
• This is a walking and eating tour of the city. Part of the cost of the tour will go to purchasing small samples to taste or larger items to share with the group at stops.
• We will provide utensils, napkins, plates, wipes, sanitizer, and other necessary items
• If you plan on not partaking in any sampling at all, please inform your guide at the start of the day
• Approximately 4.5 miles worth of walking
• Designed for ages 12+.
• Put on those walking shoes, grab a bottle of water, and bring a friend or two!

BASIC INFORMATION

• Start Times: Please see our event calendar for specific dates and times
• End Times: Approximately four to four and a half hours after the start time
• Distance: 4.5 Miles
• Location: Northeast Corner at the intersection of Broad Street and Washington Avenue outside of the Giant Supermarket.
• Meeting Note: Your guide will meet and greet you by the entrance to the supermarket. Look for a tall 6-1 guy with a blue backpack with a flagpole sticking out.

WHAT TO BRING (GEAR)

• Solid, comfortable walking shoes. No flip-flops or high heels
• A bottle or two of water
• A bag or other means of carrying personal items
• Cameras & cellphones (for pictures) welcome! Make sure they're fully charged!
• Snacks as needed (something portable like trail mix, candy bars, fruit, etc.)
• Appropriate clothing based on the forecasted weather conditions
• Please contact [email protected] with questions or concerns

BREAK/BATHROOMS

• There will be one or two ten minute breaks break on our tour.
• Bathrooms available at local businesses for before and after the tour
• Other needs/stops will be up to participants to find, use, and rejoin the group

PARKING & PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

• For those driving into the city we highly recommend, and personally use, the SpotHero app. It’s free to download on all smartphones and offers you the best rates for garages in the area. You can book days, weeks in advance, and select specific arrival and departure times.
• If using SEPTA/PATCO, the meeting place is right off of the Broad Street subway line, a few stops away from Suburban Station and 12/13th Street PATCO station.

TICKETING & PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS

• Eventbrite is our preferred ticketing and payment platform.
• For alternative payment options, reach out to us at [email protected]

NO-SHOWS & LATE ARRIVALS

• No-shows and late arrivals forfeit their ticket; please arrive 15 minutes early
• Everyone that completes an order will receive a confirmation email with reminders

CANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS

• You may cancel up to 24 Hours before the listed start time of this tour and receive a full refund. If you purchase via credit card, you may not receive the transaction fee back. Allow 3-5 business days (Monday to Friday) for all refunds to be processed.
• If you cancel after the deadline, you will not receive a refund. No exceptions.
• The company does not cancel events for weather such as light rain, cold or hot temperatures, etc. We cancel events for conditions that we consider dangerous to participants either during the event or getting to/from. If the company decides conditions warrant cancellation participants receive a refund, minus processing fees

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