Hot Diggity-PA

Hot Diggity
630 South St
Philadelphia, PA 19147

As seen on
-Hot Dog Paradise 2

Located in the middle of Philly's famous South St, Hot Diggity is the place to score  some serious sweet meat. I've had my share of regional and famous hotdogs from across the country but Hot Diggity, I think, is my favorite spot. They serve a ridiculous amount of regional dogs from all over the country. Their selection of toppings, beverages, and sauces are unparalleled in the dog world. They really elevate a hotdog to a sandwich almost. Extra big bun extra big dog with extra toppings. How about deep fried, fish, bacon, cream cheese, pineapples, guava, sauerkraut, nacho chips, chili, cheese, guacamole, sriracha, anything else they prob have that also. Their fries are awesome and remind me of the Belgium style frites with about 20 different dipping sauces. I cant speak highly enough of this place. They have everything i want in a hotdog and more. They even cater to gluten free types with a hot dog salad. I wish i ate here more then once during my trip to Philly. I'd take a Hot DIggity over a Tony Luke's cheesesteak anyday. O ya, don't forget to check out the sweet custom artwork they had made for each one of their hotdogs. 

La Colombe-PA

La Colombe
130 S 19th St
Philadelphia, PA 19103

As seen on
-Dangerous Grounds

If you have ever watched the show "Dangerous Grounds", on the travel channel, you know Todd Carmichael goes to great lengths to find the most outrageously rare and well grown coffee on the planet. Thru rain forests, third world countries, war zones, land mines, sleeping under his truck, whatever it takes to get the coffee. Well at least that's what the TV producers what you to think. His coffee shop, La Colombe, is a no nonsense straight to the point cafe. I mean come on NO MENU. REALLY! That's right you better know how you like your coffee because there is no venti mocha chino lattes at this place. I grabbed a few iced coffees and sat down. Coffee was a little burnt for my liking. I'm a heavy on the cream and sugar and add some flavorings while youre at it. So this was alittle hardcore. They even had a coffee vending machine with prebrewed coffee in glass bottles. Definitely a different approach than Starbucks. I would totally go back because of the unparalleled quality coming from this place. Todd is setting the new standard in coffee beans here in Philadelphia.

Federal Donuts-PA

Federal Donuts
1219 S 2nd St
Philadelphia, PA 19147

As seen on 

-Unique Eats  

-Brew Dogs

-Man Finds Food

-Top 5 Restaurants

Yes, donuts are the new cupcakes. Who isn't  a fan of donuts. How about chicken and donuts? A match made in heaven. Especially made to order hot out the oil doughnuts. Federal Donuts has a bunch of exotic flavors to fire up your taste buds. Ive had doughnuts all over and being steamy hot is always what elevates it to the next level. These are amazing. Pomegranate nutella tahini, raspberry balsamic, spicy PBJ, or how about mango chile. They have a few locations across the city. They sell out quick. So get here early like before noon. If hot donuts are something youre into then this is worth going to. Check it out.

Paesano's-PA

Paesano's
152 W Girard Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19123

As seen on
-The Layover
-Throwdown
-Unique Eats


Paesano's is pretty old school divey Philadelphia. Some of my favorite places in this country are dives. If the food is good, it doesn't matter what the place looks like. The food is crazy good here. This is a sandwich shop. Nothing less, nothing more. The menu is right up above the flattop. Most sandwiches hover around the $8 range. But they are taking what you think of a sandwich and elevating it to a whole other level.. Deep fried lasagna, suckling pig, chicken livers, house made lamb sausage, crazy over the top combinations of flavor. How about a breaded thick rectangle of lasagna battered and deep fried on a sub roll with over easy fried eggs on top. Ya it was carbo overload but it was pretty dam good with the egg yolk dripping all over. Chef Peter McAndrews is one of the top chefs in Philly and owns a number of restaurants around town. Take a look at the  menu and salivate for yourself.  

Always ahead of the curve

Di Bruno Bros.-PA

Di Bruno Bros.
930 S 9th St
Philadelphia, PA 19147

As seen on
-The Layover
-Bizarre Food

-Girl Eat World

Located in the heart of Philadelphia's Little Italy, Di Bruno Brothers is endlessly impressive. Since 1939, Di Bruno Brothers has had the cured meats hanging from the ceiling, the vast selection of cheeses, to the strong knowledge boasted by the staff. I've never really known what I'm going to come out with when I walk through the door, and I don't think I've ever purchased the same item twice, just because there are so many more things to try before getting hung up on one or two of these delicious and hard-to-find items. My last trip cost $99 - we left with three very different blocks of cheese, some rare unpasteurized cured meat, saba, and a bottle of sugar cane syrup. Ive been to Balducci's, Zabars, Eataly, Teitel Bros, or Salumeria Rossi. Whatever Italian deli, cheese monger, or butcher you have been to Di Bruno's is better. This was the highest quality Italian speciality store I have ever stepped foot in. Simply blown away. A must go to for any meat, cheese, or tasty food aficionado.

Tony Luke's-PA

Tony Luke's
39 E Oregon Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19148

As seen on
-Throwdown
-Food Feuds
-Man Vs Food
-The Best Thing I Ever Ate
-Food Wars

-Chowdown Countdown

-Guilty Pleasures 

You cant talk about Tony Luke's without bringing up Pat's and Geno's. Pat's and Geno's are always considered the two most popular cheese steak spots in Philly but for some reason they don't show their faces on to many tv shows. Some how Tony Luke has the Foodnetwork on lock down. SO After seeing this Tony Luke character on every show I thought surely the cheese steaks cant be better then Pats or Geno's. And guess what? They aren't. This was quite disappointing. Much smaller then their competitors and nothing special. Just some wet meat with whiz and onions. I will be heading back to Pats and Geno's next time im in town. Tony Luke's does do a 5lb cheese steak for $48 which I saw someone order. It looked much better then the one they served me. With so many spots in Philadelphia for a GOOD cheese steak why waste your time here.

5lb cheesesteak challange. $48. If you eat it in 1hr you get a tshirt

DogFish Head Brewings and Eats-DE

DogFish Head Brewing and Eats
320 Rehoboth Ave
Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971

As seen on -Brew Masters  

Dogfish Head Brewing & Eats brings its off centered strong on beer philosophy to their food as well. The menu at this place is nuts. A foodies dream. Rosemary french fries with bacon mayo, beer braised short ribs, mako shark sandwich, antelope sliders, and even bacon chocolate cheesecake. One of the real benefits to dining at the brewery is the availability of microbrewed beer selections, varieties that are special small batches only available at the restaurant. The beer is plentiful, and there are enough styles to get you drunk before you've even tried half of them. They probably had 20 of their beers on tap. Not knowing what the majority of them were I had a sampler. I appreciate the attention to detail and just over the top brewing that DogFish stands for but I don't drink enough to really enjoy it. This place was just over the top and really fun. Rehoboth Beach, De is awesome for a vacation and I plan on returning. Don't forget to pick up your DogFish swag on the way out and hit up the discontinued bottle cooler for some of your old favorite bottles you can't get anymore.

 The top bun is actually a giant onion ring covered in bacon!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The actually brewery is about 20mins away. They have tours so check the schedule on their website.