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READING TERMINAL MARKET FAVORITES (PENNSYLVANIA, USA)

3/25/2015

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“When engaged in eating, the brain should be the servant of the stomach.” 
- Agatha Christite
One of our favorite spots in Philadelphia is Reading Terminal Market and we go there just to eat our heart out. This market is definitely an icon in Philadephia. Every time we go back home in Pennsylvania, going here is a-must for us. Its a one-stop shop to cure our Philly cravings. Brock and I always get to play tourist in our own city and we just absolutely love it. We still discover new things in this city every time we go. 
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THE BEST PORK SANDWICH (YET)

You seldom see DiNic's empty. When you go here during lunch time, the line is so long especially on weekends. You will at least wait for about 20-30 minutes to get the best Roast Pork sandwich of your life. You can also get their Roast Beef but we usually order Roast Pork with Peppers and Provolone - a true symphony of flavors on your mouth. 
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DIVINE SANDWICH 

If you like a different type of sandwich go to Hershel's East Side Deli. They usually serve kosher-style food. You will see them prepare your sandwich - whatever your choice would be, from delicious pastrami, brisket, corned beef, turkey - hand-carved on the spot when you order. They also have good chicken liver salad and white fish. 
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HOLY CANNOLI!

And if there is room for dessert, stop by at Termini Brothers, been in business since 1921 and get their famous Cannoli or Sfogliatelle. If you are not Italian, you probably won't know what a Sfogliatelle is. Its a shell-shape Italian pastry covered in thin flaky goodness. Thank God for their delicious and perfect light ricotta filling of a cannoli. This is by far the best cannoli we have tasted in our entire lives, and we've been to Italy. 
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CREAMIEST ICE CREAM EVER

Bassett's is an institution in Philadelphia. It is America's oldest ice cream company and been in business since 1861. It is the creamiest ice cream you have the chance of eating and they have all the flavors that suits your cravings, even weird ones. The ice cream is just a wonderful treat with its rich and creamy flavor. You may not need dinner if you eat it on a late afternoon.
Categories: Living in USA, North America, Pennsylvania, Food Adventures, Travel Tips
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ODE TO PIGGING OUT: KRAKOW EATS

9/30/2014

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Food, like a loving touch or a glimpse of divine power,
has that ability to comfort.
- Norman Kolpas
For us,  eating your way in different places is equally interesting as knowing their history and actually seeing the sights. Anywhere we go, we usually research where to eat good food and in Krakow these are the places we stumbled upon, some are recommended by locals. This is just a summary of the good food that we ate while in Poland. Feast with your eyes, and perhaps go here when you visit Krakow. 
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PIEROGI AT ZAPIECIEK

Oh good mercy pierogi! This is the staple food of Poland aka the Kingdom of Pierogi. We ate at Zapieciek and its conveniently located in the Old Town. You can sample different kinds of pierogi - different types of meat and vegetables. Depends on what type of dumpling you are craving - savory and sweet, they have it all. Yes, even strawberries and cream. The pieorgi we had was really really good. The dough is perfectly cooked, silky and sautéed with onions. Our friend Anna from Poland showed us this place. This restaurant has a feeling of a good old mom-and-pop restaurant with no frills but only good food. They are prepared by hand with old recipes. 
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POLISH SAUSAGE OR KIELBASA

Anywhere in Europe, sausages is a must eat. Brock is a big fan of sausages and boy, he indulges on eating so much when we are in Europe. The traditional type of kielbasa is usually made with pork and best eaten grilled. We found this one in a local market. Make sure to stop by and see one and eat it to-go. This is an easy meal to grab if you are feeling hungry from a long walk. You can buy kielbasa anywhere in the world but having it in Poland makes it more special. 
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Pijalnia Czekolady E. Wedel is a brand name that resonates with excellence, from years in making good chocolate. In the main square, you can find this cafe, make sure to stop by and get their hot chocolate! It was so good, one of the best that we ever had. Actually, it was so good that we had our dessert here two nights in a row. Thanks again to our friend Anna, who told us about this place. The first night Tanj ordered 3 types of hot chocolate served in small shot cups while Brock ordered dark chocolates paired with red wine. On our second night, we were hungry for more and was eager to try their desserts. Of course, we have to indulge with a slice of cake for Tanj's birthday. They make high-quality chocolates and we bought some to take home. They had a really good packaged chocolate mousse that you mix and bring home. You will definitely not miss this place if you are at the Old Town. 

HOT CHOCOLATE AT E. WEDEL CHOCOLATE LOUNGE

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ZAZIE BISTRO - A FRENCH FLARE IN POLAND

If you are growing tired of the traditional Polish food, this restaurant is a good excuse to not eat Polish food in Poland. We ate our early dinner meal here at Zazie Bistro. It is located in the Kazimierz area, a lot of people are eating here and seats was hard to get. We had delectable meals from start to finish. Getting good French food outside of France is quite surprising but finding one in Poland that exhibits genuine French cuisine is the best surprise yet.
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POLISH VODKA

When in Rome, do what Romans do. When in Poland, drink vodka. We had the pleasure of going to Pijalnia Wodki i Piwa. This place was decorated with Communist-era nostalgia and was pretty neat. It is definitely a fun place to go to, especially if you are looking for night life here in Poland. The best part is - its very cheap! Everything in the bar costs 1 euro except for the food which is about 2-3 euros each. They have different flavoured vodka such as lemon, honey, and etc. Its a good place to "sample" different types of vodka aka just get drunk. 
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BONUS TIP: KRAKOWSKI KREDENS

If you are looking to buy a gift for someone, stop by Krakowski Kredens and get their cookies! The shop is filled with Polish-made goodies. We particularly like bringing food as a souvenir gift to family and friends.
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We had the pleasure of indulging our foodie side in Poland and we ate in other places that we failed to mention, probably because we were too tired to even take pictures of what we ate. Overall, our bellies are happy and satisfied and left Poland with few more pounds, as excess baggage. Another vacation memory that will surely last us (keep the weight off) for a long time. 
Categories: Europe, Poland, Food Adventures
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SPLIT OPEN AND MELT: PART 1 (SPLIT, CROATIA)

9/8/2014

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In the morning I pack up my gear,
and toss it in my carryall.
Run the wide load to the lip
and watch the big core crack and glow.

- Phish | Split Open and Melt
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We made our way back to Croatia from Montenegro. The drive is around 5 hours but we took the scenic route and it added one more hour on our trip but it was worth it! The Adriatic Coast Highway is as pretty as you could imagine - jagged cliffs, arid mountains, floating islands, the blue sea and terracotta-roofed houses. 

We drove to the second largest city in Croatia - Split. Split is a mix with old and new. The Old Town where Diocletian's Palace is shows the great and impressive Roman architecture as it once was. Inside the Old Town, you can see modern shops, restaurants, and cafes. The best way to see the beauty of the city is from a ferry ride going out or going into this exciting city. Since we arrived in the afternoon, we walked down the promenade, enjoyed the sunset while feeling the sea breeze. 

Split is a ferry hub for the Croatian islands so if you intend to hit up an islands you will most likely need to pass through here.  Since you can see most of the major sights in a few hours, we suggest arriving mid day and leaving for the islands the following morning.  
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Diocletian's Palace
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