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chaosagent47 t1_jeeugc8 wrote

They got some great food and the best damn fresh lemonade I ever had

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wheelfoot t1_jef85y0 wrote

I discovered sugarcane juice there. Can't wait for some this year.

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CockercombeTuff t1_jeeoks9 wrote

Queue Cue the instagram mob scene. Thanks NPR/WHYY.* (Edit: I'm aware of the difference, but phone commenting brain isn't always in proofread mode. However, the other comment is also correct that both could work depending on the situation.)

(* I know this isn't some super extra cool secret and it has been growing, but I do fear the way publicity quickly overwhelms things these days.)

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ColdJay64 OP t1_jeeqpy6 wrote

With rising costs, the vendors may appreciate this. Regular patrons on the other hand likely will not.

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CockercombeTuff t1_jeesoq8 wrote

Yeah, I agree, but even the vendors may not appreciate it beyond a certain threshold. Who knows, maybe it’ll find a good equilibrium. One can hope.

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g_d15 t1_jeetqpu wrote

Last time I went I was pushed outta the way by this huge tour group, filled with white people that looked lost. I didn’t even know there were official tours for the market.

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pianomanzano t1_jefactc wrote

Ehh, it's been getting packed with people in the past 4-5 years.

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tu_away_2020 t1_jeexeff wrote

it really was great going there before all the articles, always a small crowd, plenty of space/seats, etc - like a small farmers market. Went again somewhat recently and couldnt even get in the parking lot.

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hdhcnsnd t1_jeeytbt wrote

BSL and the number 4 bus take you right there as an alternative.

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Added_cynodont t1_jef3195 wrote

If only someone told the city, maybe they could make crossing Broad from the station less of a pain in the ass.

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hdhcnsnd t1_jefcdrh wrote

For sure, it’s ironic that it’s a super transitable area besides all of the parking lots and highways to cross.

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RoughRhinos t1_jeg536r wrote

And FDR being one giant parking lot on the weekends with cars parked everywhere and bumper to bumper traffic. Ahh just what everyone wants when they go to the park.

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hdhcnsnd t1_jeg5zhg wrote

Yup it sucks, cars should be forced to park around the stadiums and be banned inside the actual park, outside of accommodating the handicapped and deliveries.

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RoughRhinos t1_jeg85em wrote

Such an easy fix. The park is surrounded by parking lots for days.

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typeytypetype t1_jeeydip wrote

Very excited for this to re-open. Meat sticks, spring rolls, fried bananas, I want it all.

Wonder if it'll be a mob scene this weekend.

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TheFAPnetwork t1_jeep5u1 wrote

Sadly prices are going up this year for your favorite foods. I'm close with one of the members in the association. The price of beef is high and they all seem to get their beef from the same supplier. Other vendors can't under-sell others because it is frowned upon.

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hdhcnsnd t1_jeez704 wrote

Sucks, but the prices were already very low IMO. My partner and I could eat pretty well there on $20 last time I went.

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Dent7777 t1_jef0hbv wrote

I'll probably skip this weekend, and go every other weekend this year. Stuffed chicken wings >>> cheesesteak

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imanAholebutimfunny t1_jega338 wrote

i just had a vision of boneless chicken wings inside a cheesesteak. Kinda curious now......

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medicated_in_PHL t1_jefayd1 wrote

I haven’t been since they moved to FDR, but when they were around Snyder (I think maybe Mifflin park), I used to love the green mango with the lime/chili salt.

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tigerbalmz t1_jefgecy wrote

My mouth got watery just thinking about it… Papaya salads can’t be beat! The stinkier the better. 🔥🔥🔥

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TapWater28 t1_jefjbud wrote

I used to like the one family that would give me a beer with my food.

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Economy-Cantaloupe42 t1_jef0v8j wrote

Anyone know what the vegan or vegetarian offerings are like?

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Odd-Emergency5839 t1_jef772z wrote

I can’t speak from experience at the market itself but southeast Asian food in general is highly vegetarian friendly. Fried bananas, various tofus, stir fried veggie noodle dishes galore.

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Economy-Cantaloupe42 t1_jefsojk wrote

There's a lot of fish sauce used though, in tofu and noodle dishes too. Was hoping there would be some dedicated and labeled veg food.

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corporatehuman t1_jefe53n wrote

I can't wait to try this out, I've kept missing it but this year I'm definitely going to get out there. Some of the best food / fav food in Philly is from Cambodian restaurants (Sophie's Kitchen is where I usually go)

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Desjardins99 t1_jefzw6j wrote

Went there in the late 90s when the Cambodians used to play volleyball and it was family cookouts selling you meat and not vendors. Never saw it becoming a thing.

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sylvatron t1_jegepqt wrote

I'm looking forward to checking this out. What do I need to know? Must eats? Must avoids?

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Plomo_Lobo t1_jefkjw1 wrote

Never been and want to go! Will probs skip this weekend due to the weather and crowds.

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