SMOKE-SALT-SOLIDARITY: The Polish Kitchens of Philadelphia

DESCRIPTION

• We can’t think of a better way to spend time than on a walking food tour of the Port Richmond and Fishtown neighborhoods of Philadelphia, diving into the rich flavors, traditions, and old-world character of one of the city’s great working-class immigrant food corridors.
• For generations, Port Richmond and surrounding neighborhoods were the heart of the Polish community of Philadelphia. A community shaped by families, churches, corner shops, bakeries, butcher counters, and the kind of food that was never meant to be dainty. While the neighborhood has changed over time, it still offers some of the best places in the city to find classic Polish specialties, handmade baked goods, old-school meats, and a few delicious surprises along the way.
• This tour is about more than just filling your stomach. It is about culture, memory, survival, craft, and the people who kept these traditions alive across decades of change. Expect a hearty mix of neighborhood history, local flavor, and plenty to taste as we SEEK out classic specialties, EXPLORE the stories and communities behind them, and WANDER the streets where Polish Philadelphia still feeds the city.
• Put on those walking shoes, grab a bottle of water, and bring a friend or two!
• Designed for ages 12+.
• Approximately 2.7 miles worth of walking
• 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.
• You are welcome to bring extra money (cash only at some places) and purchase more!
• 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
• If you plan on not partaking in any sampling at all, please inform your guide at the start of the day
• We will provide utensils, napkins, plates, wipes, sanitizer, and other necessary items

BASIC INFORMATION

• Start Times: Please see our event calendar for specific dates and times
• End Times: Approximately four hours after the start time
• Distance: 2.7 Miles
• Location: The Richmond Shops IGA Supermarket. 2497 Aramingo Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125
• Meeting Note: Your guide will meet and greet you by the left-hand 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 ten to fifteen-minute break 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

• Free parking in the parking lot. DO NOT leave valuables or anything visible in car
• If using SEPTA, the shopping center is served by bus routes 43 & 89 with route 25 stopping at Aramingo and Lehigh Avenues a few blocks away. About a fifteen-minute walk from the Girard or Huntingdon stops on the Market-Frankford Elevated Subway Line.

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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