Philly restaurants

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What's your opinion on Louie and Ernie's?

For a regular gas oven type of place it's one of the best. Their white pie is my favorite white slice from anywhere. When it comes to regular classic ny style they are at least in my top 3 which is always interchangable lol

I'm a big fan as well. One of things I miss about living in the Bx.

What are your top coal oven spots? I'll admit to being biased as I lived around the corner a while back, but I used to enjoy the original Patsy's (1st Ave and 118). Liked the simplicity and thinness of their pies. Haven't eaten there in quite some time so not sure how well it's held up.

The only places I know that use coal are the original Patsy's and Totonnos - I'd say those are 1A and 1B. I'm not sure but the original Lombardi's may use coal but it's too touristy and expensive. If I were an out of towner I'd pass by Spring Street to visit for sure, though. Original Patsy's is probably my favorite place out of anywhere - you can still get a large (plain) pie for cheap there and it's such a cool spot.

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This isn’t Philly restaurant related per se, but for you guys out there that make a Sunday gravy/sauce.....what cuts of meat do y’all typically throw in?

I’ve been doing short rib, pork butt, beef braciole, and mild sausage for a long time now and am thinking about trying something new introducing some new cuts. Maybe some ox tails and neck bones next time. Anyone have a few “go to’s” that they love for their Sunday gravy?

Throw some pork ribs in that pot cuz.


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There’s a neighborhood South Philly DJ called DJ Looch, generally anywhere he is playing at whether it’s at the shore in the summer or in South Philly , he brings out the whole neighborhood. You will see all sorts of South Philly Characters at the places he is DJing at- the Cougars/MILFS, the bar guys, the mob wannabes, the Philly LCN guys, 10th and O guys, Associates, the degenerate gamblers, the popular neighborhood people, knock around guys, etc

-Dante

This is refreshing to hear, because here I was picturing these younger South Philly guys partying to Blavat spinning hits from Dion and the Chi-Lites. I always thought "these younger guys are really into that shit?!?"

Philly itself has always had a top tier A++ DJ culture. So many insanely good DJs have came out of that city. Not sure how it's been lately and with COVID, forget about it, but for years on Friday and Saturday all over the city there were some of the best DJs in the world playing - lots of them local. Silk City Diner on Spring Garden (or around Spring Garden?) was a great spot. Before he hit the big time, super producer Diplo used to have a spot in North Philly that tripled as his apartment, a recording studio, and a venue space. Some great events were held at that spot.

The young guys love Blavat. They’re down the shore at Memories every weekend in the summer. Jerry loves them.


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