PhillyFoodGuys: Hittin’ the Streets for Underground Eats

 

 South Philly Taqueria Tour [15:00m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

We love good Mexican food. There’s something about the variety of flavors and the relaxed dining style that we both really enjoy. So on a recent afternoon we decided to explore several area Taquerias to find the best… 

After considering our options, we selected three Taquerias to visit; since menus can often be quite expansive we limited ourselves to using the ubiquitous taco and elusive tamale as a litmus test for the restaurants. Generally, tacos can be found everywhere, but it takes more than just stuffing a tortilla to make a good one. Furthermore, tamales are difficult and time consuming to make, so anyone who takes the time to make a good one certainly cares. 

Today I found myself a) hungry and b) in need of inspiration. What’s a person to do in the land of fast food, Wawa convenience stores and prepackaged Lunchables? Before making a tragic culinary blunder, I took a tip from Matt O’Hara’s Finding Philly blog when I searched out the Vietnamese Hoagies he described a couple weeks ago.

 

 Abyssinia Ethiopian Food [16:35m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

On a recent Sunday evening, we had a “hands-on” experience with a great local Ethiopian spot in the Spruce Hill section of Philadelphia. Located at the corner of 45th and Locust Streets, Abyssinia is a hangout for both Ethiopian expatriates and locals alike. Its’ casual atmosphere makes this restaurant and bar an ideal place for a relaxed meal with friends… The downstairs dining room is ideal for larger groups, while the funky upstairs bar is best suited for smaller groups; the main bar on the first floor is pretty generic can be skipped.