Italian Market

The country's largest daily outdoor market, Italian Market purveys fresh produce, meats and dry goods from the nexus of the Italian community in South Philadelphia. Distinctly Italian hams like Sopresseta, Prosciutto, and Capicolla, special olive oils, cheeses and other rare imported foodstuffs are available at the myriad of shops and stands. Giant sandwiches and the infamous "Philly...

The Italian Market feels like it's straight out of another era, with pushcarts and open stalls selling fresh goods, produce, and cheese Tuesday through Saturday (the end of the week is better). Many shops are open until noon on Sunday. Particular favorites are Di Bruno Bros. at 930 S. 9th St. (tel. 215/922-2876) for cheese, Sarcone's Bakery at 758 S. 9th St. (tel. 215/922-0445) for...

While touring South Street or South Philadelphia, be sure to visit the Italian Market for fresh produce, pasta, seafood, and other culinary delights. It is very gritty and very fragrant (smelly?), but it's most interesting to see fast-talking vendors, opera-singing butchers, and try-it-before-you-buy-it cheese merchants hawk their wares here. The Market is also a great place to pick up...

In Short
The stretch of Ninth Street from Carpenter Street to just south of Washington Street offers the choicest selections of outdoor vendors, but there are a few places that are hidden...

The country's largest daily outdoor market, Italian Market purveys fresh produce, meats and dry goods from the nexus of the Italian community in South Philadelphia. Distinctly Italian hams like Sopresseta, Prosciutto, and Capicolla, special olive oils, cheeses and other rare imported foodstuffs are available at the myriad of shops and stands. Giant sandwiches and the infamous Philly Cheesesteak...