PHILADELPHIA - There's a secret place in Philadelphia that is just as authentic and delicious as it is historical. The 9th Street Italian Market, a 10-block historic market, has been a Philadelphia favorite for more than a century, and it's not hard to see why. This place is not only a great place to find delicious food, but it also has a visitor center and food vendors.
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PHILADELPHIA - Located on the University of Pennsylvania's campus, James G. Kaskey Memorial Park is an ecological oasis surrounded by campus buildings. The BioPond, cascading waterfall, and singing birds are among the highlights of this hidden park. This beautiful park has been a sanctuary for city dwellers and wildlife for over a century.
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South Philly - In the heart of the Pennsport neighborhood in Philadelphia's South Philadelphia, Cake & Joe is a new dessert and coffee shop that offers specialty beverages, coffee, gourmet hot chocolate, draft-cold brew, and afternoon tea. The café offers a selection of gourmet cakes and single-serve slices for breakfast and lunch, as well as catering for special occasions.
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PHILADELPHIA - The Reading Terminal Market is the best-kept secret in a city full of tourist attractions. One of the oldest in the US, this Market is hidden under a train shed. It was once an open market but was moved indoors to improve sanitation and street overcrowding. The owners hoped that foot traffic around the trains would boost business. However, the railroad company folded in 1976, leaving only a few food vendors.
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PHILADELPHIA - Founder and CEO Kat Hantas is the brains behind 21Seeds. Morphing into a self-made mixologist, Kat created the first batch of 21Seeds in a Brita, working to perfect the temperature, presentation, and balance of flavors.
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