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J’Eat Yet? Our Favorite Interpretations of Classic Philly Foods
Re-making some of our hometown classics has become a sport for local chefs and we love what they create, There’s something special about a city’s classic Scrapple comfort food landing amidst a lavish dinner that Sheppard Inn puts a smile on our face. Here’s some that inspire a 117 Frederick Street Hanover, PA super-sized grin. It might not be in the middle of town but Chef Andrew Little of Sheppard Mansion in HaThe Soft Pretzel nover, PA has been gaining national attention for Union Trust Steakhouse his reinterpretations of classic PA Dutch cuisine. 717 Chestnut Street One of his signature dishes? Scrapple! But it’s not It’s not that there’s anything exotic about the soft served all mushy with eggs on the side and maybe pretzel bites served right along side proper pumsome maple syrup if you’re feeling frisky. No this pernikel and traditional dinner rolls in the bread scrapple is delicately prepared with a savory mix of course. We appreciate the nod to Philly foods, but baby arugala, strawberries and almonds. these soft preztels are worth mentioning because No shame in that dish! of just how good they are. Soft and warm in the middle with a salty crunch on the exterior, they’re served with a zesty mustard that perfectly compliThe Tastykake ments. The setting is much better than a highway Adsum median as well. When Adsum Chef Matt Levin made the leap of putting Kandy Kakes into a sandwich, it just seemed too inspired. There’s something about the right mix of sweet and savory and add a Philly icon like Tastykake to the mix and you know you have a hit. With the Kandy Kake Sliders, brisket was married with the chocolate and peanut butter we all The Cheeseteak know and love. Top that with American cheese King’s Oak and jam and we see a world of possibilities 1001 N 2nd St for the humble kake. Yes, we know some sort of cheesesteak hybrid is now an essential at any catered event in Philly. But King’s Oak sets there bite-sized steak sandwiches apart with a cheesesteak dumpling that balances the cheese, the steak and the onion perfectly. The seriously spiced ketchup sauce that’s paired with them gives these little appts personality. Our only issue? Craving just one more. 60