Ep 10. Philadelphia, PA
- January 15, 2018
In Season 8 Episode 10 of Man v. Food, the host Adam Richman visits the exciting city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, known for its delicious and unique food scene. Adam explores the city's iconic dishes and challenges himself to take on some of the biggest and most satisfying food challenges.
Adam begins his food tour by visiting the famous Reading Terminal Market, an indoor food paradise that has been operating since 1893. Here, he tries various Philly cheesesteak sandwiches from different vendors, trying to discover the best one in town.
Next, he heads over to Shank's Original, a family-owned restaurant that has been serving its famous Philly-style roast pork sandwiches for over 50 years. Here, Adam tries the restaurant's signature sandwich, which has a juicy and tender slow-roasted pork piled high on a hoagie roll, topped with sharp provolone cheese and hot peppers.
Adam then visits the Tony Luke's Cheesesteak Shop, one of the most famous cheesesteak spots in Philly. Here, he tries the "Brotherly Love" sandwich, which is a combination of Philly cheesesteak and roast pork topped with sharp provolone and broccoli rabe.
After indulging in Philly's iconic sandwiches, Adam heads over to Downey's Restaurant & Pub in Philadelphia's Old City. Here, he tries the "Ultimate Philly Challenge," which consists of a 2-pound Philly cheesesteak sandwich, a basket of fries, and a 32-ounce beer. Adam tries to conquer this massive challenge within 30 minutes, but it proves to be quite challenging even for him.
Finally, Adam ends his food tour at the famous Federal Donuts, where he tries their delicious and unique combination of fried chicken and donuts. He tries their popular "crispy chicken sandwich," which features juicy fried chicken with a warm and soft glazed donut as the bun.
Throughout the episode, Adam showcases not only the iconic dishes of Philadelphia but also the city's unique and diverse food scene. From traditional Philly cheesesteaks to unique bacon-wrapped street hot dogs, viewers will be treated to a variety of mouth-watering and tempting dishes. Adam's enthusiasm for food and his willingness to take on any challenge will inspire viewers to explore the food culture of Philadelphia and beyond.
