"Top picks” according to the list for dining are classic cheesesteak spots like Campo’s and Ishkabibble’s (Photo: PHLCVB)
With a focus on the best leisure travel activities in the city, travel guide Michelin released its inaugural Philadelphia getaway guide this spring. In a press statement, Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau (PHLCVB) says that the Michelin Guide compiles a list of unmissable landmarks, eateries, lodging options, and experiences in Philadelphia and the surrounding countryside.
The statement says that since 1900, the Michelin Guide has featured destinations around the globe and has long been recognised internationally as the most prestigious standard for restaurant and hotel recommendations. “The Frenchest American city offers the perfect compromise between American excess and European spirit, not to mention all the appeal of a city packed with art, history, and a cultural effervescence few people expect,’’ says the guide.
Some of the “top picks” according to the list for dining are classic cheesesteak spots like Campo’s and Ishkabibble’s and new favourites like South Philly Barbacoa and Her Place. Of Philadelphia’s food scene, the guide says, “the city offers many mouth-watering reasons for foodies to make a beeline for Philly.”
“Philadelphia truly is a global city and recognition of our excellent hotels, restaurants and attractions from Michelin with a dedicated destination guide is the result of our collective work elevating the region on the international stage. We are confident the Michelin Green Guide will help inspire even more travellers to experience our city,” says Gregg Caren, president and CEO of the PHLCVB.
The statement adds that Philadelphia residents offer their personal insight on what makes the city special, featuring Mural Arts founder and executive director Jane Golden and Philadelphia Orchestra music director Yannick Nézet-Séguin.
It adds that the Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau (PHLCVB) collaborated with Michelin to create the comprehensive destination guide. The PHLCVB further partnered with Chester County Tourism and Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board to extend the guide’s coverage to feature The Countryside of Philadelphia, including Nemours, Winterthur, Longwood Gardens and more. The guide will be available in both French and English language editions.
“Philadelphia truly is a global city and recognition of our excellent hotels, restaurants and attractions from Michelin with a dedicated destination guide is the result of our collective work elevating the region on the international stage. We are confident the Michelin Green Guide will help inspire even more travelers to experience our city,” adds Caren.
“Philadelphia is a condensed version of today’s America, a historic city turned towards the future. It will entice you thanks to its old neighborhoods rich with incredible restaurants, its museums of unbelievable culture and its glittering skyscrapers. It is worth the travel and becomes an essential gateway for a trip to the East Coast,” says Orain.
