Mama’s on the Half Shell – Screw the pearls, give me the oysters!

There are certain types of food that never seem to fill me up, and oysters are definitely one of them. I usually run out of money before my appetite for them is satisfied. There’s something about the salty/sweet briny goodness of raw oysters that make them go down like candy. Ok, a cold slimy candy, but dammit they taste good! Mama’s is an especially fun place to satisfy my cravings for oysters and just about any other type of seafood you can think of. With a large, but well focused menu, they provide enough selection for any seafood fan.

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DiNic’s – These sandwiches will make you forget all about cheesesteaks

Like most cliches, the Philly cheesesteak is good, but not the best sandwich to get in town. If you ever find yourself in Philly, you need to get your ass over to Reading Terminal Market. Right in the middle you’ll find DiNic’s Roast Beef stand, and the REAL Philly sandwich. Continue reading DiNic’s – These sandwiches will make you forget all about cheesesteaks

Andy Nelson’s Barbecue – Hogs Smell Better Barbecued

There’s nothing quite like the smell of properly smoked BBQ. That may be a redundant statement, since most BBQ fans will insist that it has to be smoked otherwise you’re just grilling. I’m not about to get into that argument, but I will say that I love Andy Nelson’s Barbecue, no matter how they make it.

This being my second trip to this wonderful haven of burnt flesh, I was happy to share it with the brothers, crew and friends. With 11 growling stomachs we descended onto Andy Nelson’s like a pack of BBQ eating locusts.

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