Multicultural Philly: The Italian Market

Day Three

Today, one of the coldest days of the week, we did various activities that seem to take the bitter edge from the chilled temperature. To begin the day, we watched a documentary about a football team in Memphis, Tennessee.  It connected nicely with our multicultural discussions from Friday. Our focus today was the Italian Market walking tour, where we explored centurion businesses, such as butcher shops and restaurants, where we taste tested a variety of authentic Italian cuisines. Along the walk, we talked about the history behind the murals around the Italian section of the city. To end our day, we stopped and ate at Pat’s King of Steaks, where we enjoyed the most famous sandwich that Philadelphia is mostly known for.

Macey, Jess, and Jess pose in front of one of the murals in an alleyway.
Macey, Jess, and Alex pose in front of one of the murals in an alleyway.

 

Taste testing olive oil and balsamic vinaigrette was one of the highlights of our trip.
Taste testing olive oil and balsamic vinaigrette was one of the highlights of our trip.

 

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A mosaic in an alleyway near 9th street.
A mosaic in an alleyway near 9th street.
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