Amy Gutmann President, University of Pennsylvania Sushi Do
I have many, many favorite foods in Philadelphia… I have to say that my favorite is sushi from Sushi Do at Houston Market. I would like having it delivered to my office [if I could].
[Ed. Note: Really, Amy?… But, really? For some better sushi options shoot us an email at food@34st.com]
Adam Behrens President, Class of 2011 Magic Meatballs
There’s nothing I like more than vegetarian food made specifically for an occasional meat craving. Add in a creative name, jolly staffers and credit card payability and you, my friends, have a winner.
Jibran Khan President, Class of 2012 The Double Turkey–Bacon–Egg–&–Cheese–Green–Pepper–Hot–Sauce–Bui–Sauce long roll
The Double–Turkey–Bacon–Egg–&–Cheese–Green–Pepper–Hot–Sauce–Bui–Sauce long roll is my body’s fuel. It’s a breakfast of champions in a sandwich. I couldn’t ask for a more filling and satisfying start to the day. That, coupled with a WaWa coffee, is my typical breakfast and favorite meal.
Jonathon Youshaei President, Class of 2013 Chocolate Pot de Creme
So if my mom could fly out to Philadelphia and cook some original Persian food, then I’d say whatever she makes would be the best thing I’ve ever eaten in Philly. But otherwise, I’m all about the desserts. Hands–down one of the best I’ve ever had was the Chocolate Pot de Creme at Stephen Starr’s Morimoto restaurant. It’s a chocolate custard along with a slice of caramelized banana topped with light whipped cream and chocolate sauce drizzled on there. It’s filling, but it just melts in your mouth and tastes awesome.
Spencer Penn President, Class of 2014 Cheesesteak from Jim’s Steaks.
Going to college in Philly, cheesesteak expertise is a must. Earlier in the year, my friends and I would orchestrate these “cheesesteak rampages,” like a bar crawl with cheesesteaks. We tried Pat’s, Geno’s, Abner’s, Allegro, Cosmi’s — all the relevant contenders. When we made it down to Jim’s on South Street, we knew we had found a clear winner. Steak w/wiz and onions as it was meant to be: gruff atmosphere, long lines and primo steak.
