The Philadelphia Phillies are a professional baseball team in Major League Baseball (MLB) based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Phillies compete in the National League (NL) East division along with the Atlanta Braves, Florida Marlins, New York Mets and Washington Nationals. The team plays its home games at Citizen’s Bank Park in Philadelphia.
Citizen’s Bank Park opened in 2004. The ballpark is open air with a capacity of 42,792. Besides the Mets it has also hosted the NHL Winter Classic, and major concerts including The Who, Bon Jovi and The Police.
Philadelphia has a burgeoning foodie scene, however there are some old school must haves when in Philadelphia. For starters Philly Soft Pretzels are a must have. Whether you get them at a vendor or Philly Pretzel Factory, they’re always a treat. Next, a Philly hoagie, which you may know as a sub or hero, comes stuffed with fresh meats, cheeses and veggies — or some variation of these ingredients. The bread is critical, with local bakeries like Amoroso’s or Sarcone’s delivering fresh rolls daily to shops all over the city. Some to try are, Primo Hoagies, Campo’s Deli and Tony Luke’s. Last but certainly not least are Famous Philly Cheesesteaks. A real Philly cheesesteak requires thinly sliced beef and a crusty roll. The the choice of cheese — provolone, American or Cheez Whiz is always a debate (No beate for me all Whiz all the time). The real debate where to eat it. The famous feud is between Pat’s King of Steaks and its across-the-street rival Geno’s Steaks. However other shops like Dalessandro’s Steaks and Hoagies, John’s Roast Pork, Joe’s Steak + Soda Shop, Steve’s Prince of Steaks, Tony Luke’s and Jim’s Steaks all give them a run for their money.