Philadelphia

Philadelphia is the cradle of America. After all, this is where the founding fathers gathered to claim their independence. But unlike its bigger, richer cousins on the East Coast, Philadelphia remains less celebrated when it comes to food. Is this the city that started the American Dream, but that time forgot? Kamini travels to the city to get a true taste of Philadelphia’s rich food culture. She meets Drew Lazor: long-time Philadelphian, writer, editor, reporter, and enthusiastic eater.

With Drew, Kamini gets a taste of the food that was present at the birth of America at the famous City Tavern, gets a taste of the immigrant food culture at the famous 9th street Italian Market, tucks into a roast pork sandwich at Reading Food Market, tries out renowned Chef Eli Kulp’s Amish Chicken, and takes a trip through the city’s gastropub food culture. She even discovers the American dream in the form of a basement brewery, producing local tipple that benefits the community. In Philadelphia, Kamini discovers a nascent food renaissance that is re-inventing the American dream.