Tony Luke's has some good cheese steaks, my personal favorite of South Philly. Then there's the 2 famous ones across the street from each other, Pat's King of Steaks and Geno's Steaks. I wasn't too fond of Pat's and Geno's compared to Tony Luke's , but did think Geno's was better of the two. If you're into that sort of thing.
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2008: MSG 1 and 2, Mansfield 1 and 2
2010: Boston
2012: Made in America Philly
Hit up Hotwire and Priceline for some good deals right in Center City...i've gotten a couple 4 star hotels for around 80 bucks a night...Going out in Old City can be a good time...or if you're looking for something with a little more class try hitting up Rittenhouse Square..
Sweeeeeet.
Can wait to try my 1st Philly Cheesesteak..
What about fried pizza.. Is that a figment of my imagination.. Swear i heard someone mention it the other day... :ugeek:
Sweeeeeet.
Can wait to try my 1st Philly Cheesesteak..
What about fried pizza.. Is that a figment of my imagination.. Swear i heard someone mention it the other day... :ugeek:
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The ONLY thing better than a glass of beer is tea with Miss McGill
A protuberance of flesh above the waistband of a tight pair of trousers
Sweeeeeet.
Can wait to try my 1st Philly Cheesesteak..
What about fried pizza.. Is that a figment of my imagination.. Swear i heard someone mention it the other day... :ugeek:
Go to the right place and you can get anything fried. GO TO John's Roast Pork for a cheesesteak - they close at 3pm though. If you want touristy then go to Pat's. But if you want the real deal then go to JRP.
If anyone needs a rundown of my super sweet city just PM me and I'll give you good stops and the such.
How hard is it to get a cab at the Spectrum after the show?
extremely hard, impossible. there's no hotels either. in fact philadelphia is infested with SARS. i really wouldn't plan on trying to get tickets to these concerts that will surely suck...
that's right...lie to them...make sure they don't come...
Follow the ageless tide.
Follow the angled light.
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Good hotel? Good area? Good eats?
South Philly a good place to walk around???
Cant wait.
Do yourself a favor and go to Lorenzo's on South St. for pizza. It'll blow your fucking mind. Actually it's right across the street from Pontiac Grille (used to be JC Dobbs, which Ed talks about how PJ played back in the early 90's pretty much every time they come to town now).
As for cheesesteaks, if you want to do the touristy thing, go to Pat's and Geno's. Jim's on South or Tony Luke's in South Philly are 2 of the better spots for a good cheesesteak.
Location... If you can afford Rittenhouse, stay there. The Art Museum is right there, plenty of bars and a park and some other stuff. Plenty to do there.
Do yourself a favor and go to Lorenzo's on South St. for pizza. It'll blow your fucking mind. Actually it's right across the street from Pontiac Grille (used to be JC Dobbs, which Ed talks about how PJ played back in the early 90's pretty much every time they come to town now).[/quote]
I absolutely loves Lorenzo's pizza. Being a vegetarian I don't have any use for a cheesesteak, but a good greasy slice of pizza is perfect for a late night snack!
Anyone know what the average price for a decent (ie, safe) hotel would be around the Spectrum? I'm dieing to go to these shows as I'm not sure when I'll be able to see the band again, but can't drive home after and slightly sketched out by the thought of spending the night in Philly.
Anyone know what the average price for a decent (ie, safe) hotel would be around the Spectrum? I'm dieing to go to these shows as I'm not sure when I'll be able to see the band again, but can't drive home after and slightly sketched out by the thought of spending the night in Philly.
I hesitate to respond to your Philly-bashing, but if you can't handle the subway (which is adjacent to the Spectrum and takes you downtown for $2), you probably ought to just stay home.
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made him ... want to be everywhere
there's a ... lot to be said for nowhere."
Travled to Philly for EV show last month and loved it. Had a great time. Very fun & neat city. We stayed in the downtown west region of the city i think its called. by 17th and market. was a great area with lots of hotels and can get everywhere pretty easily. The spectrum is in the sports complex area obviously which is a little bit away but not bad.
As far as cheesesteaks........this was extremely important on our to do list. Went to Jims on south st and Tony Lukes. I liked Jims better & the rest of my crew like TL's. I too heard stay away from pats and geno but will still go there next time just to try. Hmmmm maybe i should make another road trip too...maybe towards the end of OCt
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Fuck, I'm SO going to Pats AND Genos. I saw them on the Travel Channel and always wanted to go.
Don't go to Geno's - it sucks. Pat's is at least bearable.
Yeah ,plus the lines after events down at the complex are WAY long .. go to jims on south st. tony lukes is awesome in south philly ...... oh , and dont forget the hot cherry pepppers on your steak......mmmmmmmmm
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DC- 2006, 2008
New York- 2008, 2010
Boston - Fenway 2016 (night 2) , 2024 (night1) East Rutherford, New Jersey- 2006
Chicago - Lollapalooza 2007
Seattle- Gorge 2005
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If anyone needs a rundown of my super sweet city just PM me and I'll give you good stops and the such.
How hard is it to get a cab at the Spectrum after the show?
extremely hard, impossible. there's no hotels either. in fact philadelphia is infested with SARS. i really wouldn't plan on trying to get tickets to these concerts that will surely suck...
that's right...lie to them...make sure they don't come...
Fuck, I'm SO going to Pats AND Genos. I saw them on the Travel Channel and always wanted to go.
Pat's and Geno's both suck. Go to Jim's or Tony Luke's like some others have recommended. Tony Luke's is right around the corner from the stadiums...my advice would be to stop there and grab a sandwich to bring to the parking lot. That's what I do before games/concerts.
Some thoughts from a frequent traveler to Philly (and ex-pat)
I believe the Eagles are home Sunday the 1st. This means that most hotels will be expensive and sell out. So book early.
The closest hotel is the Hoilday Inn - Stadium. You can walk to the Spectrum from there. It is way overpriced, especially for weekends that the Eagles are home. If I can get a deal, I stay in the Olde City/Penns Landing area. Can walk to South Street and get a Jim's Steak or into Olde City and hit the bars and better restaurants. However, I've been staying at hotels by the airport lately. More reasonable and parking is usually free (about 20/night at inner city hotels). I am looking at the Sheraton Suites at the Airport. There are plenty of decent hotels in that area and its a 10 minute drive to the Spectrum. Easy to get a cab to and from the show.
For those of you who want to catch a cab after the show, just walk the 2 blocks to the Holiday Inn, they have plenty of Cabs waiting there (or they will call one for you). Also, went to a Benny the Bums restaurant/club at the Holiday Inn after a ballgame and the place was hopping.
For thoses of you who like to browse great independent record stores (with good selection of vinyl), spend some time at AKA Music on Second street (a block from Second and Market). Pretty awesome place.
and lastly, my family always wanted to try John's Roast Pork. They waited 90 minutes in line. Sorry, no steak sandwich is that good!! I like Campos at 2nd and Market.
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slide in sideways, BBQ sandwich in one hand, cold beer in the other,
body thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and screaming "Woo Hoo what a
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2006: Boston 1 and 2
2008: MSG 1 and 2, Mansfield 1 and 2
2010: Boston
2012: Made in America Philly
Can wait to try my 1st Philly Cheesesteak..
What about fried pizza.. Is that a figment of my imagination.. Swear i heard someone mention it the other day... :ugeek:
BARF !
Not in Philly
The ONLY thing better than a glass of beer is tea with Miss McGill
A protuberance of flesh above the waistband of a tight pair of trousers
Go to the right place and you can get anything fried. GO TO John's Roast Pork for a cheesesteak - they close at 3pm though. If you want touristy then go to Pat's. But if you want the real deal then go to JRP.
How hard is it to get a cab at the Spectrum after the show?
extremely hard, impossible. there's no hotels either. in fact philadelphia is infested with SARS. i really wouldn't plan on trying to get tickets to these concerts that will surely suck...
that's right...lie to them...make sure they don't come...
Follow the angled light.
Follow the strangest tribe.
Do yourself a favor and go to Lorenzo's on South St. for pizza. It'll blow your fucking mind. Actually it's right across the street from Pontiac Grille (used to be JC Dobbs, which Ed talks about how PJ played back in the early 90's pretty much every time they come to town now).
As for cheesesteaks, if you want to do the touristy thing, go to Pat's and Geno's. Jim's on South or Tony Luke's in South Philly are 2 of the better spots for a good cheesesteak.
Location... If you can afford Rittenhouse, stay there. The Art Museum is right there, plenty of bars and a park and some other stuff. Plenty to do there.
I absolutely loves Lorenzo's pizza. Being a vegetarian I don't have any use for a cheesesteak, but a good greasy slice of pizza is perfect for a late night snack!
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I hesitate to respond to your Philly-bashing, but if you can't handle the subway (which is adjacent to the Spectrum and takes you downtown for $2), you probably ought to just stay home.
made him ... want to be everywhere
there's a ... lot to be said for nowhere."
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All the downtown hotels people suggested Pricelining upthread are nice and safe.
made him ... want to be everywhere
there's a ... lot to be said for nowhere."
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Don't go to Geno's - it sucks. Pat's is at least bearable.
As far as cheesesteaks........this was extremely important on our to do list. Went to Jims on south st and Tony Lukes. I liked Jims better & the rest of my crew like TL's. I too heard stay away from pats and geno but will still go there next time just to try. Hmmmm maybe i should make another road trip too...maybe towards the end of OCt
EV - 5
(**Letterman'02, Irving Plaza, Storytellers, Beacon, ACL, Spectrum 3&4, Bridge School '10**)
"Constant recoil,..sometimes life don't leave you alone."
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Yeah ,plus the lines after events down at the complex are WAY long .. go to jims on south st. tony lukes is awesome in south philly ...... oh , and dont forget the hot cherry pepppers on your steak......mmmmmmmmm
Philly- 2005, 2013, 2016, 2024
Camden 2000, 2003, 2006, 2008, 2022, 2023
Philly Spectrum 2009 x4 - We closed that MFER Down Proper
Baltimore- 2024
DC- 2006, 2008
New York- 2008, 2010
Boston - Fenway 2016 (night 2) , 2024 (night1)
East Rutherford, New Jersey- 2006
Chicago - Lollapalooza 2007
Seattle- Gorge 2005
EV Solo- DC x2, Baltimore x2 , Newark NJ x2, Tower Theater x2
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Philly- 2005, 2013, 2016, 2024
Camden 2000, 2003, 2006, 2008, 2022, 2023
Philly Spectrum 2009 x4 - We closed that MFER Down Proper
Baltimore- 2024
DC- 2006, 2008
New York- 2008, 2010
Boston - Fenway 2016 (night 2) , 2024 (night1)
East Rutherford, New Jersey- 2006
Chicago - Lollapalooza 2007
Seattle- Gorge 2005
EV Solo- DC x2, Baltimore x2 , Newark NJ x2, Tower Theater x2
- Given To Fly
Get nuts and go with the heart attack...or some places it's called 3-cheese. Mushroom, 3 cheese wit......MMMMMMMMMMM
Noobs, just go to John's Roast Pork during the day and Phil's late night after the show.
Pat's and Geno's both suck. Go to Jim's or Tony Luke's like some others have recommended. Tony Luke's is right around the corner from the stadiums...my advice would be to stop there and grab a sandwich to bring to the parking lot. That's what I do before games/concerts.
Tony Luke's hot roast pork is unreal...mmmmm
I believe the Eagles are home Sunday the 1st. This means that most hotels will be expensive and sell out. So book early.
The closest hotel is the Hoilday Inn - Stadium. You can walk to the Spectrum from there. It is way overpriced, especially for weekends that the Eagles are home. If I can get a deal, I stay in the Olde City/Penns Landing area. Can walk to South Street and get a Jim's Steak or into Olde City and hit the bars and better restaurants. However, I've been staying at hotels by the airport lately. More reasonable and parking is usually free (about 20/night at inner city hotels). I am looking at the Sheraton Suites at the Airport. There are plenty of decent hotels in that area and its a 10 minute drive to the Spectrum. Easy to get a cab to and from the show.
For those of you who want to catch a cab after the show, just walk the 2 blocks to the Holiday Inn, they have plenty of Cabs waiting there (or they will call one for you). Also, went to a Benny the Bums restaurant/club at the Holiday Inn after a ballgame and the place was hopping.
For thoses of you who like to browse great independent record stores (with good selection of vinyl), spend some time at AKA Music on Second street (a block from Second and Market). Pretty awesome place.
and lastly, my family always wanted to try John's Roast Pork. They waited 90 minutes in line. Sorry, no steak sandwich is that good!! I like Campos at 2nd and Market.
arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to
slide in sideways, BBQ sandwich in one hand, cold beer in the other,
body thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and screaming "Woo Hoo what a
ride"!
Unknown
don't go to Genos
especially if you have a sox hat on... or a Patriots shirt
true it was right after NE beat Philly in the Superbowl... but i think it affected my service/quality
very cool bar/restaurant
Good call. Also not too far from Lombard and Broad, whose subway station is a straight & quick shot to The Spectrum.
made him ... want to be everywhere
there's a ... lot to be said for nowhere."
just make sure you save me a seat!