Philadelphia - Day 2

Sunday morning we got up and walked down to the Liberty Bell and the Independence Hall. We had walked down on Saturday, but my husband realized he had his pocket knife on him (he did this in DC and we missed out on going into federal buildings). So this time he left it at the hotel and we explored some of the historical sites.

See that little purple and navy blue dress above so cute right? Well I had one of my most embarrassing moments happen that day. I had used the ladies room at Blackbird Pizzeria and then walked to the Little Italy pizza place not to far from it and when I left the Little Italy pizza place, a couple sitting down kept staring at me and I didn't know why until my husband walked behind me and saw that my dress was tucked into my thong :( I don't know if it happened in the restroom or when I was sitting at the 2nd place. All I know is that my bum was showing, how embarrassing, I can laugh now but this stuff feels like it only happens to me.

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After we went to some of the historical sites we walked over to Blackbird Pizzeria, an all Vegan pizza place. Tom had the Seitan Cheesesteak and I had a piece of Veggie Pizza. Tom said the Seitan Cheesesteak was better than Geno's, but not better than Pat's. He loved it. The pizza was great, the crust is SO good, even Gage tried some of the cheese pizza and liked it. Great service there also!

Blackbird Pizzeria-Vegan pizza

Veggie pizza-they use Daiya Cheese

Seitan Cheesesteak

 After Blackbird Pizzeria we found the boys regular pizza at Little Italy Pizza

All the big cities we have been going to have these little frozen yogurt places that you can put toppings on and have a variety of flavors. The boys always like to stop at them.

Cool wall on our walk to the Art Museum

Art Museum

Rocky Balboa Statue

Graham ran to the top like Rocky :)

One of my favorite places in Philadelphia was Hip City Veg, all vegan and the food was SO good. I had a Crispy Hip City Ranch Chicken sandwich-SO good and no-one would ever know it was vegan chicken!

Crispy Hip City Ranch Chicken Sandwich with Sweet Potato Fries

Ziggy Burger

Banana Whips -ripe bananas put in a food processor and whipped, SO good!

 Overall we enjoyed Philadelphia, there was a lot of great food and walking through the city was nice. Being so close to the Reading Terminal was great! It's not one of my favorite cities, so I doubt I will go back again, but I am very glad I did see it!

Philadelphia- 1st day

Our 1st day we drove straight to Philadelphia. I booked 2 nights at the Hilton Garden Inn which is right beside the Reading Terminal so it's in a great location. 


Tom first wanted to eat at Pat's King of Steaks and Geno's for Philly Cheesesteaks. It had been almost 2 months since he had any meat so he was nervous he would get sick. He wasn't going to eat any meat but there were a few places he always wanted to try so he decided he would. We drove there first before checking into the hotel.


First he had Pat's.

Then right next door he had Gino's

He said by far that Pat's was the best sandwich he has ever had.


Gage & Graham wanted pizza so close by we found Slice not too far from Pat & Geno's.

 The boys loved the ice cream at Bassetts and the pretzels at Miller's Twist

Tom and I enjoyed smoothies from the Juice Bar

The next sandwich Tom had to try was Tommy Dinic's Pork sandwich

I am not sure how he got 3 sandwiches down in one afternoon and then we had reservations that evening for the Vedge- all Vegan restaurant 

Fingerling Fries-Potatoes deep fried with creamy worcestershire sauce $6

bread with oil

 braciole: smoked eggplant & cauliflower, italian salsa verde, cured olive $13

 salt roasted gold beets, avocado, smoked tofu, rye, capers, creamy cucumber $10

Blueberry Fritter with Sorbet $8

I LOVED the dessert. The blueberry fritters were like little yummy warm donuts. I ate it so slow to enjoy every bite! I can't believe how good they were, one of my favorite desserts! The place was nice, servings very small but gourmet style and a little expensive but not too bad.