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Philadelphia's Food Trivia Quiz

Questions about some of the Philadelphia's specialities and places to eat and drink.

A multiple-choice quiz by mgeigert. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
mgeigert

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
131,481

Updated
Nov 21 23

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
2000

Last 3 plays: Guest 104 (10/10), Guest 12 (8/10), grace1107 (10/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is the name of the place John Adams in 1774 called "the most genteel tavern in America" ? Hint

City Tavern

State Bar

Town Pub

Country Cafe

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is the name of Philadelphia-produced snack cake? Hint

Hi Hi

Yahoo!

Hee Hee

Ho Ho

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Question 3 of 10

3. What dish consisting of a bread roll, meat, cheese and toppings is very typical of Philadelphia?

Answer: (One word (Do NOT add "Philly" or "Philadelphia"))

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Question 4 of 10

4. Another Snack Cake from Philadelphia! Since 1914 it has been a staple in lunch boxes, dessert trays, and a companion with morning coffee. What is it? Hint

YummyPie

LovelyScone

DeliCake

TastyKake

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is one of the Philly's fanciest restaurants situated on Walnut Street? Hint

Russian Tea Room

Le Bec Fin

Claridges

Maxim's

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Question 6 of 10

6. When was the Reading Terminal Market first open in Philadelphia? Hint

1963

2002

1812

1893

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Question 7 of 10

7. What name is given to Walnut Street, from Broad Street to 21st Street? Hint

Pizzeria Avenue

Diner Street

Restaurant Row

Cafe Lane

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is the name of one of the first ice cream companies in Philadelphia? Hint

Bushes

Brontes

Bassets

Bransons

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Question 9 of 10

9. Philadelphia institutions, The Irish Pubs are Dublin saloon and all-American neighborhood bar all in one. What is the name of Philadelphia's oldest and most famous Irish pub? Hint

The Irish Pub on 12th Street

Manayunk Brewery and Restaurant

McGillin's Olde Ale House

Dock Street Brew Pub

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is the name of a Pennsylvania born chocolate mogul?

Answer: (first and second name or second name only)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the name of the place John Adams in 1774 called "the most genteel tavern in America" ?

Answer: City Tavern

The City Tavern has been restored to its Revolutionary-era glory and offers authentic dishes like West Indian pepper pot soup, pork medallions with oatmeal stout, and lobster pot pie.

2. What is the name of Philadelphia-produced snack cake?

Answer: Ho Ho

As a nation, USA consumes 200 million Ho Hos a year! Philadelphia and its five surrounding counties, plus central and southern New Jersey, the rest of eastern and central Pennsylvania, all of Delaware and Maryland, and northern and western Virginia are the No. 1 Ho Ho-consuming area in the country: 14.3 million Ho Hos a year.

3. What dish consisting of a bread roll, meat, cheese and toppings is very typical of Philadelphia?

Answer: Cheesesteak

Cheesesteaks were invented in South Philadelphia in the 1930s at Pat's Steaks, located in the heart of South Philadelphia. Where to find the best cheesesteak is a question that is forever be debated throughout the area. Are you a fan of Pat's or of Geno's?

4. Another Snack Cake from Philadelphia! Since 1914 it has been a staple in lunch boxes, dessert trays, and a companion with morning coffee. What is it?

Answer: TastyKake

TastyKakes come in great variety- from butterscotch and jelly Krimpets and chocolate and peanut butter KandyKakes to Tastykake Donuts

5. What is one of the Philly's fanciest restaurants situated on Walnut Street?

Answer: Le Bec Fin

Here you can get six course meals of Dover sole, creamy white asparagus soups, roasted breast of squab in pigeon jus. After apptetizers, fish, and meat come sorbets, the cheese cart, and a dessert trolley...

6. When was the Reading Terminal Market first open in Philadelphia?

Answer: 1893

The Market is situated in the city centre on 12th and Arch Streets and offers an opportunity to eat at one of its many restaurants,to buy cheesesteaks, baked goods, or other take-out goodies , or to stock up on meats, poultry, seafood, produce, ethnic foods, herbs and spices.

7. What name is given to Walnut Street, from Broad Street to 21st Street?

Answer: Restaurant Row

Restaurant Row is home to some of the finest restaurants in the USA, including Le Bec Fin, Susanna Foo, the Striped Bass, and Brasserie Perrier.

8. What is the name of one of the first ice cream companies in Philadelphia?

Answer: Bassets

Bassetts had such a high reputation among ice cream lovers that Nikita Krushchev on a visit to USA in 1961, requested a borshch sherbet from the company. He received a 40-quart tub of the flavor.

9. Philadelphia institutions, The Irish Pubs are Dublin saloon and all-American neighborhood bar all in one. What is the name of Philadelphia's oldest and most famous Irish pub?

Answer: McGillin's Olde Ale House

McGillins is at 1310 Drury Lane, where it has been since 1860. Old Mr. McGillin started with a small place back in 1860, which eventually grew to include the oyster house next door, the back alley/washroom, and the house where he and Mrs. McGillin had raised their 8 children.

10. What is the name of a Pennsylvania born chocolate mogul?

Answer: Milton Hershey

Did you know that 80 million Hershey's Kisses are produced a day? Well, now you do!

Source: Author mgeigert

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