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You could be the next face of the Market!

Reading Terminal Market — 2011-06-29 14:07:00-05:00

We want to hear from you WHY you love the Reading Terminal Market! Please submit a photo (with caption) of you inside or outside the Market that captures your spirit and what you love about the Reading Terminal Market. Email your photo(s) with �Why I Love Reading Terminal Market� captions with your name and phone number to photo@readingterminalmarket.org

The new faces of the Philly Loves Reading Terminal Market campaign will be chosen and contacted no later than Friday, July 29, 2011. If chosen, you must be available Saturday, August 6, 2011 to be professionally photographed for the Reading Terminal Market advertising campaign. Participants chosen for the photo shoot will receive $50 in Market Money.

Visit our Flickr page to see all entries.

From the Desk of Our Market Correspondent

Reading Terminal Market — 2011-06-23 15:17:00-05:00

To Market with the Iovine Brothers
By Carolyn Wyman

Iovine Brothers Produce is the Market�s most-visited stand. Their northern sale bins form Iovine�s most-visited aisle. Shopping lists and dinner menus are routinely discarded at the sight of its $2 blackberries, 99 cent mangos and 33 cent corn.
How are the brothers able to offer such great deals? You might guess the typical boring modern story of commerce conducted in a quiet office on a computer. But the Iovines actually get about half their fruits and vegetables on their bi- to tri-weekly trips to the Philadelphia Wholesale Produce Market—since June 5, in its sparkling-new Essington Avenue facility. (In winter, when Iovine-contracted local farmers aren�t growing, the percentage from the wholesale market can be as high as 90).
While this new market�s setting is minimalist-modern (mini forklifts buzz down the central corridor of its vast industrial space like planet rovers in an outer-space movie) and (literally and figuratively) cool, the food-buying process is old-fashioned. Tagging along with Jimmy Iovine as he and his brother Vincent and store buyer Challie Gangloff visited their favorite vendors there early one recent Tuesday morning, there was almost as much handshaking and backslapping as at a political convention, and a similar amount of sizing up and strategizing. �How�s it goin�?� Jimmy asks a salesman at Waleski Produce, the source of many of Iovine�s greens.
�I�m tight,� Neil Markovic replies. �South Carolina�s (growing season) done. And Richardson�s late,� he finished, referring to a Jimmy-favored Maryland farmer.
Jimmy grabs an ear of Georgia corn from a big wire vertical tower in front of the Waleski stand, rips away half the green and takes a big bite. �If corn is sweet, it�s sweet raw,� Jimmy explains, as he wipes the juice with the back of his hand. But he turns away when he hears he�ll have to pay $18 for 48 cobs. �That�s big bucks.� Markovic says the price should come down with increased supply in a couple of weeks.
He and Gangloff like both the looks and the price of some No. 1 quality �snack pack� or small-sized bananas at an all-banana vendor: They�re going for $3 less per crate than usual. Jimmy says it�s his ability to act on daily deals like this that gives Iovine�s the advantage over supermarket chains with year-long food contracts—deals that, after meeting costs and a minimum profit margin, Iovine�s passes along to its customers.
But they pass up this particular bargain after Gangloff consults his computer-generated shopping list and sees that they still have 4,000 pounds of bananas back at the store.
Bananas are Iovine�s best-seller (they sell six tons a week), as they are for most produce sellers. In general, �fruit rules� over vegetables, Jimmy says, although his many customers with Southern roots mean big sales of fresh black-eyed peas and lima beans (if and when he can get them). These same folks will be first in line for his muscadines (a wild grape popular in wine-making due in August). Good-looking fruit almost always does best, but �uglies� will sell to penny-pinchers, especially on fruits that people don�t directly bite into (like citrus). Asked for a product bomb, Gangloff mentions �large bags of potatoes,� likely, Jimmy posits, because of �the schlep factor� for the many customers who come in on-foot.
Depth of selection (that has gotten deeper with the rise of cable cooking shows) and speed have also contributed to the stand�s success, Jimmy believes. Jimmy learned the value of speed in his first food business: selling hot dogs from a cart to lines of busy doctors and students outside Hahnemann medical school in the 1980s. When he and Vincent took over the Ro and Son Reading Terminal Market stand from their boss, then-owner Ray DiSimone, in 1994, there were only three check-out registers: There are now 12. Jimmy credits Vincent with getting their credit-card transaction time down to a lightning-fast three seconds.
Meanwhile back at the Southwest Philly wholesale market, Gangloff is getting a printout of his purchases from T.M. Kovacevich. In less than an hour, he�s dropped $8,000 at this one fruit seller. By late morning, a tractor-trailer full of his morning�s purchases will pull up at Reading Terminal�s loading dock. By noon, some will be busting up Philadelphians� shopping lists and dinner plans in Iovine�s first aisle.

Summer 2011 Events

Reading Terminal Market — 2011-05-18 14:56:00-05:00

Mark your calendars–you won’t want to miss the Market’s summer events!

Thursday, July 7, 11am-1pm: Thanks Giving in July Michael Klein of the Philadelphia Inquirer and our own Jack McDavid are cooking up a plan to raise money for local food charities while staging an event to launch Klein�s new food site on Philly.com. The Market will host 4 celebrity chefs including McDavid, and customers will be asked to bring donations of food for Philabundance. Proceeds will also benefit MANNA and the Food Trust. Watch this space for further details.

Saturday, July 16, 10am-4pm: The Ultimate Philadelphia Ice Cream Festival Hosted by Bassetts Ice Cream, this annual favorite features a variety of the best local frozen dessert makers. This year’s theme celebrates Bassetts Ice Cream’s 150th Anniversary!

Thursday, August 11-Saturday, August 13, 8am-5pm: Pennsylvania Dutch Festival Celebrate the foods and crafts of the Pennsylvania Dutch. On the Saturday of the festival, Arch St. will be transformed into an urban farm complete with petting zoo and horse and buggy rides.

Reading Terminal Market's $7 Meal Deal

Reading Terminal Market — 2011-05-17 15:34:00-05:00

Reading Terminal Market has launched the $7 Meal Deal. Participating prepared food merchants are offering $7 options for breakfast or lunch (sales tax may not be included). Look for the $7 Meal Deal counter card at your favorite merchant’s store. Try one, try them all!

Specials include:

Basic 4 Vegetarian Snack Bar � Soy Chicken Combo (soy chicken on a pita, a bag of chips, and 20oz drink)
Beck’s Cajun Cafe � Muffaletta (New Orleans classic sandwich of Salami, Mortadella, Capicola, Sharp
Provolone & Olive Salad on a seeded Italian roll) and a Root Beer.
By George Pizza, Pasta & Cheesesteaks � Spaghetti Marinara with 1 Meatball
Carmen’s Famous Italian Hoagies & Cheesesteaks � 1/2 Hoagie of the day, bag of chips & medium fountain drink
Delilah’s Southern Cuisine � Chicken leg (fried baked or smothered), collard greens, rice, cornbread, small strawberry lemonade
Dienner’s Bar-B-Q Chicken � Half of a chicken, drink, roll, choice of sauce
DiNic’s � Sausage sandwich with peppers and onions
Down Home Diner � Cup of Crab and Corn Chowder and griled cheese sandwich
Dutch Eating Place � Choice of 1 buttermilk pancake with 2 farm-fresh eggs, your choice of sausage, Scrapple, bacon, or turkey bacon, and fresh squeezed orange juice OR a bacon, lettuce, and tomato sandwich with your choice of soup (chicken corn, beef vegetable, or ham bean) and fresh squeezed lemonade
Golden Bowl � Choice of (1) Lo Mein (chicken, pork, beef, or shrimp) with small fountain soda OR (2) Fried Rice (chicken, pork, beef, or shrimp) with small fountain soda OR (3) Chicken or pork with broccoli and fried rice with small fountain soda
Hershel’s East Side Deli � Any ½ sandwich with a small soup and bag of chips
Jonathan Best � Choice of small cup of soup du jour, garden salad, and can of soda OR small cup of soup du jour, wrap, and can of soda
Kamal’s Middle Eastern Specialties � Choice of lamb, chicken, beef, or vegetarian sandwich with 16oz soda
Mezze Mediterranean Foods � Chicken Alfredo
Nanee’s Kitchen � Chicken Korma with rice or bread
Pearl’s Oyster Bar � Cup of clam chowder, cod sandwich, and a medium soda
Salumeria � Choice of small hoagie, chips and medium fountain soda or bottle of water OR chicken cutlet sandwich and small fountain soda or bottle of water
Spataro’s Cheesesteaks � Ham and cheese hoagie with medium fountain drink and chips
Shanghai Gourmet � Choice of General Tao’s Chicken, shrimp with mixed vegetable, Mandarin beef, shrimp bean curd with garlic sauce, Special Lo Mein, or Special Fried Rice (all with either can of soda or bottle of water)
The Original Turkey � 1/2 Cheese Original, 1 Small Hot Side, and a bag of chips
Tokyo Sushi � Chicken Teriyaki and fountain soda
Tootsie’s Salad Express � Choice of specially prepared salad (Chicken Cesar or Garden Salad), soup, and medium fountain drink OR $7 buffet lunch and medium fountain drink

Summertime and the Eatin� Is Easy with Food from the Market

Reading Terminal Market — 2011-05-16 18:30:00-05:00

By Carolyn Wyman, Reading Terminal Market Market Correspondent

Next week marks the official beginning of summer and a different way of cooking and eating for many people: lighter, cold meals eaten and sometimes also cooked outdoors but just as often purchased, because you�re too hot and tired for cooking.
The Market can help with all that. How?
Check out the following list of common outdoor dining situations you�ll likely encounter this summer in Greater Philadelphia and ideas on how to source them from the Market.
Backyard Barbecue. Flavored sausage grillers from Martin�s or Smucker�s; ground beef, hot dogs, beef or poultry steaks or ribs from almost any Market meat stand; veggies for grilling from Iovine�s, O.K. Lee or Fair Food; ketchup or relishes (hot dog, onion, even zucchini) from Kauffman�s; barbecue or jerk sauces and spice rubs from Jonathan Best and the Spice Terminal; and cedar grilling wraps or blocks from Amy�s Place. Or let Market merchants do the work and simply pick up already-cooked baby-back ribs from The Rib Stand; barbecued chicken from Dienner�s or Franks A-Lot or fried chicken from Delilah�s; smoked turkey legs or wings from L. Halteman, Martin�s or Godshall�s; and cole slaw and potato salad or, for dessert, key lime delight or banana pudding, all from A.J. Pickle Patch. A few pints of Bassetts Ice Cream could be another perfect ending. For other barbecue ideas, browse The Cookbook Stall�s shelf of barbecue books including multiple Steven Raichlen titles and Sam the Cooking Guy�s new Just Grill This!

Lawn Picnic at the Mann. Pinot noir or Riesling from Blue Mountain Vineyards; cooked shrimp and cocktail sauce from one of the Market fish vendors; cheese from Downtown Cheese, Salumeria or Hatville Deli paired with grapes or melon from a Market product stand; Cajun crab dip from L. Halteman�s; flavored cream cheese spreads from Hatville Deli or Jonathan Best; tabouli, hummus or baba ghanoush and pita bread from Kamal�s; Tuscan white bean dip or lentil and walnut salad from Metropolitan Bakery; jarred bruschetta spread or sundried tomato bread dip from Salumeria; sandwich wraps (cut into appetizer-sized pieces) from Jonathan Best; deviled eggs from A.J. Pickle Patch; fruit or pasta salad from By George�s or Mezze; boxed lunch salad or sandwich (pre-ordered) from Tootsie�s; and for dessert, lemon cooler cake from Termini Bakery or pie from Beiler�s. Want to make the picnic dishes yourself? Get instruction on how at the Picnic Party for Couples class at La Cucina on Friday, June 3.
Lunch or Snack for a Wissahickon Hike or Schuylkill Trail Bike Ride): Fresh or dried fruit from Iovine�s, O.K. Lee or Fair Food; nuts or trail mix from Iovine�s, O.K. Lee or Sweet as Fudge; peanut butter from Kauffman�s or L. Halteman; dehydrated vegetable chips from Kauffman�s; cheese from Hatville Deli, Downtown Cheese or Salumeria; power bars from Jonathan Best or hearty muenster, oatmeal raisin, or peanut butter cookies from Beiler�s.
Workday Park Bench Lunch. Sandwich from the Original Turkey, Hatville Deli or Hershel�s; muffuletta from Beck�s Cajun Caf�, hoagie from Spataro�s or Carmen�s or a specialty sandwich from By George�s or Mezze; green or pasta salad from Down Home Diner, Mezze or Tootsie�s; layered Mexican salad from 12th Street Cantina; faux (vegetarian) chicken or tuna salad sandwich from Basic Four along with their signature ginger beer; lemonade from Lancaster County Dairy, Miller�s Twist or Jonathan Best; glass-bottle Coke or Sprite from Down Home Diner; and for dessert, a cookie from Famous 4th Street or a whoopie pie from Beiler�s or Flying Monkey. Or prepare a summer work lunch yourself at home with bread from Le Bus or Metropolitan or tortillas (for wrap sandwiches) from 12th Street Cantina, luncheon meat and/or cheeses from Hatville Deli or Salumeria; crab and shrimp salad from Coastal Cave; veggie sandwich fixins or green salad ingredients from any of the Market produce stands; bulk chicken, Buffalo chicken or ham salad from A.J. Pickle Patch; and salad dressing, mayonnaise, pesto or other spreads from Jonathan Best to pull it all together.
Should you shop on an especially hot day, don�t be surprised (or embarrassed) if you decide to bag your outdoor plans and �picnic� in the Market�s air-conditioned comfort.

At the Farmstand, June 8-14, 2011

Reading Terminal Market — 2011-05-16 15:14:00-05:00

Click here to see what’s available this week at the Fair Food Farmstand.

Local Food Guide Issue Launch

Reading Terminal Market — 2011-05-12 16:10:00-05:00

Monday, May 16, 5:30-7:30pm at the Fair Food Farmstand
Free and open to the public

Join GRID Magazine and Fair Food Farmstand for a party at the Reading Terminal Market to celebrate the release of GRID�s annual Food Issue and comprehensive Local Food Guide, made in partnership with Fair Food. Locally sourced light refreshments will be served beginning at 5:30pm.

Author Event With Dr. Elijah Anderson and Panel Discussion Moderated By Ray Suarez

Reading Terminal Market — 2011-04-27 13:51:00-05:00

Wednesday, May 11, 6pm in Piano Court

Please join PBS’s Ray Suarez for a provocative panel inspired by the new book, THE COSMOPOLITAN CANOPY: Race and Civility in Everyday Life (W.W. Norton), by Elijah Anderson, a work Annette John-Hall of the Philadelphia Inquirer says, “rivals only W.E.B. Du Bois’ The Philadelphia Negro for its groundbreaking insights into the African American experience in Philly.” Panelists will include the author, Elijah Anderson, Princeton Professor Mitchell Duneier, U Penn Professor Renee Fox, journalist Linda Wright Moore and Mayor Wilson Goode.

Thanks for Making the Valentine to the Market Gala a Huge Success!

Reading Terminal Market — 2011-03-15 18:59:00-05:00

THE VALENTINE TO THE MARKET GALA WAS A HUGE SUCCESS!

Thanks to everyone who supported and attended the event! Because of your generosity, the Market raised $50,000 net towards the renovation and preservation of the Market. To see photos from the event, click here.

ScrappleFest is Back!

Reading Terminal Market — 2011-03-14 16:53:00-05:00

ScrappleFest! at Reading Terminal Market
It�s Not Just for Breakfast Anymore!
Saturday, March 26, 10am-4pm
Presented by Habbersett

ScrappleFest is back by popular demand! Celebrate all things Scrapple at Scrapplefest! Love it or hate it, Scrapple is the quintessential Pennsylvania breakfast treat. This popular event features Scrapple tastings from Habbersett, Hatfield Quality Meats, Leidy’s/Alderfer’s, and West Coast Scrapple, Scrapple Mascots, Reading Terminal Market Merchant recipe contest, live music from Bobby Mansure’s Stars and Stripes band, and more!

Market Extends Hours of Operation During the Flower Show

Reading Terminal Market — 2011-03-06 16:21:00-05:00

During the week of the Philadelphia International Flower Show (Saturday, March 5-Sunday, March 13), the Reading Terminal Market will extend its hours of operation. Please note that individual merchant hours may vary.

Sat., March 5–8am-6pm

Sun., March 6–8am-6pm

Mon., March 7-Sat., March 12–8am-7pm

Sun., March 13–8am-6pm

Tickets to the Valentine to the Market Gala are Now on Sale!

Reading Terminal Market — 2011-02-16 16:36:00-05:00

Tickets to the Valentine to the Market are now on sale!

Saturday, February 26, 7pm-11pm

Join us for an unforgettable evening of food, drink and dancing. Live entertainment provided by The Mambo Machine, Three Blind Mice, Karen Gross, DJ Aaron Luis Levinson, Reading Terminals Jazz Combo, and Kabudi Project.

To make your evening even more special, participate in the VIP Pre-party cocktail reception including an aphrodisiac mystery basket cook-off by chefs Michael Schulson, Joseph Poon, Daniel Stern, and
Delilah Winder and featuring media personalities Jim Donovan (CBS 3), Sarah Bloomquist, Monica Malpass and Alicia Vitarelli (6 ABC), LuAnn Cahn (NBC 10), Mike Jerrick (Fox 29), Dei Lynam (Comcast SportsNet), Rick Nichols (Philadelphia Inquirer), Laura Burkhardt (Where Magazine), Donna Storm and Rocco (Mix 106.1 FM), and Janet Zappala.

Proceeds benefit the Reading Terminal Market Preservation Trust and will be used to preserve and enhance the historic Reading Terminal Market for future generations.

To purchase tickets, visit http://www.PartyTicketsOnline.com/valentine

Thank you to our Sponsors:

Warm Hearted
Beneficial Bank
Center City District
Citi Bank
Dinic�s
Friday Architects
GPTMC and Philly Homegrown
Iovine Brothers Produce
Nelbud Services Group, Inc.
PNC Bank
PPL Energy Plus
Philadelphia Wholesale Produce Market
Ryeco, LLC
Sirlin, Gallogly & Lesser, P.C.
Sysco

Special Affection: ACSS Security Services Color Reflections Contessa�s French Linens Dyad Communications Esh Foods ISS Facility Services Marcum, LLP Albert Mezzaroba NRI S. Walter Packaging Saul Ewing Select-A-Branch ATM Network, LLC Western Pest Services

Market Aisles Renamed for Civil Rights Heroes

Reading Terminal Market — 2011-02-16 16:35:00-05:00

To commemorate Black History Month, the Reading Terminal Market�has rededicated its aisle marker signs in honor of�civil rights leaders from Philadelphia or with strong ties to the city.� Brief biographies of these leaders are available at the information booth.

Love, Reading Terminal Market Style: 6 Couples to Marry on Valentine's Day

Reading Terminal Market — 2011-02-09 16:33:00-05:00

Food and love; love and food; a perfect combination. This Valentine�s Day, six couples continue the tradition of tying the knot at Philadelphia�s most recognized culinary landmark, the Reading Terminal Market.� At noon, Common Pleas Court Judge Jeffrey P. Minehart will�preside over the�weddings,�one couple at a time, and the couples will be treated to a complimentary dessert reception in the Spice Court seating area hosted by Reading Terminal Market merchants. The entire ensemble will be serenaded by live romantic music provided by Violinist Elizabeth Cary.
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The tradition of getting married at Reading Terminal Market started in 2002 when Common Pleas Court Judge Bernard J. Goodheart renewed his famous practice of marrying couples on Valentine�s Day, putting the name �Goodheart� on their marriage certificate dated February 14th.. When Judge Goodheart retired in 2005 he passed the tradition onto his friend, Judge Minehart, who lovingly continues the tradition to this day.�

President Obama Visits the Reading Terminal Market

Reading Terminal Market — 2010-09-20 21:29:00-05:00

President Obama visited the Market today. He arrived at approximately 4:30pm via the Bassetts door, ordered ice cream (mint chocolate chip), then strolled down to Carmen’s and ordered a cheesesteak. Click here to see photos!

Three Bags Full of School Lunch Ideas by Carolyn Wyman

Reading Terminal Market — 2010-09-20 17:00:00-05:00

We all go to the Market for a quick lunch or to source an ambitious dinner party but did you know it can also provide solutions for that newly returned, weekday problem of what to pack in the kids’ school lunch?

Some people rely on supermarkets for brown bag fixin’s but as with food for the other day parts, Market options are broader, and often cheaper and fresher as well.

Who knows when those peanuts were ground to make a jar of Jif? Whereas you and yours can watch L. Halteman’s classic peanut butter grinder make this kid-favorite with only one ingredient: fresh peanuts. Or try one of Kauffman’s flavored peanut butters (like butterscotch or cappuccino) paired with lower-sugar jelly or seedless jam from Jonathan Best (should you have one of those many kids who hate seeds). Less traditional bread spreads with equal-if-not-greater health appeal include on-the-premises-made hummus, also from Jonathan Best, and baba ghanoush and white Tuscan bean dip from Metropolitan Bakery.

Deli counter offerings at Hatville Deli “meat” every kind of taste preference and some dietary restrictions (like low or no salt turkey and ham) and unlike supermarket rack offerings, can be purchased in any quantity. Or for a change of pace when you’re not doing a lot of leftover-generating dinner cooking, pack your kids’ lunch with sliced meatball sandwiches made with meatballs from By George or barbecued chicken pieces from Dienner’s or Franks A-Lot.

Interesting bread options for those mains could include fresh-made rice cakes (another before-your-eyes experience) at Kauffman’s, pumpkin-seed bread from Le Bus, a soft pretzel from Miller’s Twist or the Pennsylvania General Store, whole wheat or spinach tortillas from 12th Street Cantina, or sliced pizza bread (yes, you read that right) from Beiler’s Bakery.

For sandwich accompaniments, homemade potato chips at A.J. Pickle Patch, oat bran sesame sticks from Jonathan Best, Kiddiesnax trail mix (including animal and cheese crackers, pretzels and M&Ms) from Sweet As Fudge, or bagged baby carrots, nut and seed mix, or fried vegetable chips from Iovine Brothers Produce (for kids who won’t eat vegetables any other way). There are also lots of kid-friendly offerings in A.J. Pickle Patch’s refrigerator cases, including carrot raisin salad, a potato salad/mac and cheese blend called smackaroni, Jell-O salad (with mandarin oranges and pineapple) and dirt pudding (made with vanilla pudding and crushed Oreos).
What else could be for dessert? Beiler’s offers lots of tempting possibilities, including the food-value-filled muenster (i.e. monster) cookies featuring oatmeal, peanut butter, chocolate chips and M&Ms, high-fiber balls (with muenster ingredients plus oat bran) or their Rice Krispies roll, a chocolate chip and M&M-enhanced log version of the famous marshmallow Krispies Treats that can be doled out to multiple lunch bags by the slice. Parents of kids with gluten allergies can find lots of good dessert options at Jonathan Best, including Mary’s Gone Cookies.
Fresh fruit like grapes, a pear or an apple from any one of the Market’s produce stands are other possibilities if you’re lucky enough to have a kid who’ll eat them. More on Market apples and apple delicacies in next month’s column. In the meantime, here’s a sample Reading Terminal Market school lunch menu:

Monday
Butterscotch peanut butter on a rice cake
Kiddiesnax trail mix
Pear

Tuesday
Honey maple turkey breast on pumpkin-seed bread
Homemade potato chips
Muenster cookie

Wednesday
Barbecued chicken wings
Smackaroni salad
Grapes

Thursday
Sliced meatball sandwich on pizza bread
Fried vegetable chips
Slice of Rice Krispies roll

Friday
Hummus on one-half soft pretzel
Baby carrots
Dirt pudding

Carolyn Wyman’s food column appears once a month in the Market’s e-mail newsletter “Fresh News from the Market.” Wyman is the owner of Taste of Philadelphia Market Tours, which offers twice weekly tours of the Reading Terminal Market every Wednesday and Friday. She is also author of “The Great Philly Cheesesteak Book,” the definitive guide to this Philly food favorite (2009 Running Press); “Better than Homemade: Amazing Foods That Changed the Way We Eat” (Quirk Books), “Spam: A Biography” and “Jell-O: A Biography” (both Harcourt). Her food history reporting and commentary have appeared in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and The Los Angeles Times. Her work has also been featured on public radio’s “Morning Edition” and “Marketplace;” “The Rosie O’Donnell Show,” and the Food Network, History and Discovery channels. In addition to all that, Ms. Wyman is also an editor and contributing writer for the Philadelphia City Paper.

30th Anniversary of PA Dutch Merchants in the Market

Reading Terminal Market — 2010-09-15 19:08:00-05:00

Wednesday, September 30, 11am, Piano Court
Celebrate the 30th anniversary of Pennsylvania Dutch merchants in the Market!

The year was 1980. Frank Rizzo was Mayor and Jimmy Carter was in the White House. The Phillies, led by Steve Carlton, Pete Rose and Mike Schmidt, were driving towards their first championship. Commuter trains still rumbled in and out of the train shed above. And below it, the Reading Terminal Market was a near ghost town. Only around 20 merchants were left in a decaying building that lacked heat and air conditioning. There was no Convention Center–the surrounding neighborhood was noteworthy mostly for its array of X-rated movie houses and dive bars.

In the summer of that year a couple of young managers for the Reading Company, Jeff Algatt and Steve Park, drove down to Booth’s Corner Farmers Market and invited about a dozen Amish farmers to set up shop in the vacant northwest corner of the Market. Dave Esh of Hatville Deli was one of them, and says today “They didn’t even want their children spending time here, it was so bad.”

Much has changed for the better since then, and our Amish merchants deserve a great deal of credit. This month we celebrate 30 years of the Amish in the Market. Today, the Amish have become synonymous with the Reading Terminal Market, running 13 stands from Wednesday through Saturday.

On Wednesday, September 30th at 11am in Piano Court, we will celebrate the 30th anniversary with a special program featuring the original and current standholders, the former Reading Company managers, and a free slice of shoo fly pie for every customer (while supplies last).

September Donations to Philbert Designated for Pakistani Flood Relief

Reading Terminal Market — 2010-09-10 20:16:00-05:00

In response to the catastrophic floods that ravaged Pakistan, all of the money deposited in Philbert the Pig during the month of September will be donated to the Red Cross to aid in their Pakistani flood relief efforts.

You can also make donations directly to the Red Cross. Call 215-299-4022 or visit their website www.redcross-philly.org.

Local Producer's Showcase - Announcing the Fall 2010 Line-Up

Reading Terminal Market — 2010-09-08 13:15:00-05:00

Local Producer’s Showcase – Announcing the Fall 2010 Line-Up

Reading Terminal Market includes a variety of part-time vendors, both farmers and small scale artisanal food producers. Most are here only one or two days a week. Here’s our current line-up:

DeLuca’s Produce, Jim & Karen DeLuca, Bloomsburg, PA – farm grown fruits and vegetables. Saturdays & Sundays, Center Court.

Better Butter, Elissa Prichep, Philadelphia, PA–All Natural Reduced Calorie Nut Butter Spread. Saturdays, Center Court. STARTS SEPT. 25TH

Bowes Family Farm, Steve Bowes, Milton, PA – Organic fruits and vegetables. Sundays, Piano Court.

Kelly’s Salsa, Kelly & Norm Doyle, Pottstown, PA – homemade salsa. Fridays, Center Court. STARTS SEPT. 24TH

LeRaysville Cheese Factory, Tiffany Repsher, LeRaysville, PA – handmade pasteurized cheeses. Saturdays, Center Court.

Momma’s Homemade Applesauce, Daisy Smith, Chesilhurst, NJ–Fridays and Saturdays, Center Court. RETURNING IN OCTOBER

Down Home Diner to Get a Makeover

Reading Terminal Market — 2010-08-18 19:21:00-05:00

The Down Home Diner has been a fixture in the Market for 23 years, occupying a couple of different locations in the Market during its long history. After opening in the space now occupied by Amy’s Place in March 1987, the Diner has been in its current location on the Filbert Street side of the Market for 15 years. Founder and Executive Chef Jack McDavid, who early in his career worked under George Perrier at Le Bec Fin and later starred in the Food Network’s “Grillin’ & Chillin with Bobby Flay,” decided it was time for the Down Home Diner to get a makeover. Construction on the new Diner is now underway. When it is finished next month it will feature a new expanded kitchen, a sparkling new dining room, showcases offering house made treats including sticky buns and fruit pies, and its own restroom. In addition, upon re-opening, Jack plans to keep the Diner open later into the evening for dinner. The Diner will be closed for construction until about mid-September; stay tuned for their re-opening announcement! The Down Home Diner and Reading Terminal Market appreciate your patience while the Diner is closed and look forward to serving you again soon when it reopens. Save the Farm!

Don't Miss the 21st Annual Pennsylvania Dutch Festival

Reading Terminal Market — 2010-08-05 12:27:00-05:00

August 12th-14th, 8am to 5pm

Celebrate the traditions, foods and crafts of the Pennsylvania Dutch at the 21st annual Pennsylvania Dutch Festival. The three-day festival will take place in the Market’s Center Court seating area and will feature handmade crafts and traditional foods. On Saturday, the festival also moves outdoors on Arch Street to create a country fair in the city. Amish buggy rides and horse drawn wagon rides around the Market, a farm animal petting zoo, and live bluegrass music round out the entertainment.

This year’s food line-up includes:

Sweet as Fudge: homemade fudge and nut brittles (brittles made in Center Court)
Beiler’s Bakery: homemade donuts (made in Center Court)
L. Halteman Country Foods: sausage sandwiches (made in Center Court)
Miller’s Twist: homemade ice cream (made in Center Court)
Hatville Deli: hot ham sandwiches and funnel cakes (made in Center Court)
Grill at Smucker’s: pot roast

$4 parking is available at the Parkway Garage at 12th & Filbert Streets.

Are YOU the face of our new campaign?

Reading Terminal Market — 2010-07-21 13:17:00-05:00

The Reading Terminal Market invites you to enter for a chance to be the new face of our “Philly Loves Reading Terminal Market” advertising campaign! We want to hear from you WHY you love the market. Please submit a photo (with caption) of you inside or outside the Market that captures your spirit and what you love about the Reading Terminal Market. We are looking for enthusiastic Philadelphians with unique perspectives on our beloved Reading Terminal Market who could be the new faces of our advertising campaign.

The new faces of the “Philly Loves Reading Terminal Market” campaign will be chosen and contacted no later than Monday, August 16, 2010. _If chosen, you must be available Saturday, August 21, 2010 to be professionally photographed for the Reading Terminal Market advertising campaign._ Participants chosen for the photo shoot will receive $50 in Market Money.

Your quotes and photos entries will be showcased on our website, regardless of if you are chosen for the final campaign photo shoot.

How to Enter

Email your photo(s) with “Why I Love Reading Terminal Market” captions with your name and phone number to photo@readingterminalmarket.org–it’s that easy!

The Fine Print

The contest is open to participants of any age. All photo submissions must be received by 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time on August 15, 2010 to be considered for the final campaign. Participants agree to allow Reading Terminal Market to use their submitted photos in our print and electronic media.

Good luck!

Here are the entries [so far]!

Visit our Flickr page to see all entries.

Cooking Channel Ice Cream Truck Tour

Reading Terminal Market — 2010-07-20 13:34:00-05:00

Cooking Channel Ice Cream Truck Tour
Wednesday, July 28, 12th Street (across from Bassetts Ice Cream),
10am-6pm

Cooking Channel is celebrating its launch by traveling across the country in their customized Ice Cream Truck, and they have chosen Reading Terminal Market as the location for the Philadelphia stop on the tour!

The newly launched Cooking Channel has created a one-of-a-kind ice cream truck to satisfy fans’ cravings for summer’s most delicious ice cream flavors. Visitors to the ice cream truck tour stop will be treated to a scoop or two of their favorite flavor. Cooking Channel’s own Ching-He Huang of Chinese Food Made Easy will also be there to personally welcome fans to the Cooking Channel.

“After Cooking Channel’s successful launch, we wanted to celebrate with fans across the country with ice cream, a summertime favorite,” says Susie Fogelson, SVP Marketing, Creative Services & Brand Strategy at Food Network and Cooking Channel. “Along the way, in the spirit of what Cooking Channel is all about, we are partnering with local ice cream shops to give them the recognition they deserve within their communities. Visitors can also indulge in finding out more of what Cooking Channel is all about from some of the stars themselves. The idea is to engage and have fun with food people from the chefs to the enthusiastic eaters to the bloggers town by town.”

For more information about the Cooking Channel’s Ice Cream Truck, check out www.cookingchanneltv.com.

Reading Terminal Market Gifts and Souvenirs

Reading Terminal Market — 2010-07-06 12:23:00-05:00

Looking for some unique souvenirs and gifts for your friends and family? Check out these new items from the Market!

*The Reading Terminal Market is pleased to present a short film about the history of the Market called Reading Terminal Market, A Family Portrait, which is available for purchase for $10 on DVD. Filled with personal stories from the merchants and customers who make the Market such a special place, this is a perfect gift for foodies, history buffs, and Market lovers alike!

Reading Terminal Market t-shirts make great gifts and souvenirs. Click here to purchase Reading Terminal Market t-shirts featuring your favorite merchant’s logo or the iconic Market logo!

Beat the Heat at the Ultimate Philadelphia Ice Cream Festival

Reading Terminal Market — 2010-07-05 19:08:00-05:00

The Ultimate Philadelphia Ice Cream Festival
Saturday, July 17, 10am-4pm, Center Court

Beat the heat at the Ultimate Philadelphia Ice Cream Festival featuring delicious frozen desserts from some of Philadelphia’s finest! Hosted by Bassetts Ice Cream, the event will also include:
–The delicious ice cream that has made Bassetts Ice Cream famous for more than a century!
–Homemade ice cream from Miller’s Twist (made right in Center Court during the event)
–Delicious flavors from Uncle Dave’s Homemade Ice Cream
–Ice cream and rootbeer floats from Franklin Fountain
–Ice cream cupcakes from Bredenbeck’s Bakery and Ice Cream Parlor
–Ice cream made with milk from Kreider Dairy Farms own cows in Lancaster County
–And introducing Pure Gourmet sorbets! Don’t miss the presentation by famed Chef Georges Perrier about these delicious new sorbets.

The event also features arts and crafts for the kids, live music, games, and more! WHYY will be on-hand with giveaways and Clifford the Big Red Dog to round out the fun. It’s an event too sweet to miss!

PCA Distribution of Produce Vouchers for Seniors

Reading Terminal Market — 2010-07-05 14:33:00-05:00

On Wednesday, July 14th and Wednesday, July 21st at 10am, Philadelphia Corporation for Aging will be distributing produce vouchers to eligible Philadelphia residents. The line will begin forming at 8am, and distribution will continue until supply runs out. Limit one set of vouchers per person. For more information, please call Philadelphia Corporation for Aging at 215-765-9040.

Visits to Reading Terminal Market Reach All-Time High in 2009

Reading Terminal Market — 2010-05-17 13:03:00-05:00

The Reading Terminal Market today announced that it reached 5.8 million visits in 2009, the highest total in the Market’s storied 118-year history.

At the same time, the Market also reported that even in the midst of the economic recession, its sales totaled $21.4 million last year, an increase of 3.8% over 2008. The sales and visitor count figures underscore the Market’s position as the most popular destination in Philadelphia.

“To see such positive results in the midst of the Great Recession is certainly heartening, and we are grateful to our customers for their support,” said Paul Steinke, General Manager of the Reading Terminal Market Corporation, the non-profit that manages the Market. “The Market and its merchants have continually strived to respond to the changing needs of our customer base, and we also benefit from the growing popularity of Center City among tourists and locals alike.”

The year-end report for 2009 showed nearly 5.8 million visits to the Market, an increase of 2.8% over 2008, and the largest number of visitors since the Market began measuring visitor traffic in 2002. It was the sixth consecutive year of increased visitor traffic to the Market.

Average visitor counts on Sundays in 2009 increased 14% over 2008 and 26% over 2007, which was the Market’s first full year of Sunday operations. The Market’s busiest day remains Saturday, which averaged 20,895 visitors in 2009.

At the same time, according to the report, comparable store sales increased 3.8% over 2008, to $21,471,000. The Market’s four merchandise categories reported the following comparable store sales results: Fresh Food (including produce, meats, poultry, and seafood) up 7.3%; Food Court/Lunch up 5.7%; Market Basket/Grocery (including bakeries, cheeses, dairy, and packaged foods), no change in comparable store sales; and Mercantile/Non-Food (including cookware, books, jewelry and crafts – the Market’s smallest merchandise category) comparable store sales fell by 2.5%.

The Market last year was the largest redeemer of Supplemental Nutritional Aid Program vouchers (aka “food stamps”) in all of Pennsylvania, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. This figure reflects the extraordinary socio-economic diversity of the Market’s growing customer base.

“People from all walks of life visit Reading Terminal Market,” Steinke said, “and we welcome them all.”

About Reading Terminal Market
Reading Terminal Market, founded in 1892, is one of the largest and oldest public markets in the United States. The Market is managed by the Reading Terminal Market Corporation (RTMC), a non-profit corporation created in 1994 to preserve the architectural and historical character, and function, of the Market as an urban farmers market. The Market houses 79 locally-owned and operated small retail tenants, the vast majority of which sell food in one form or another. All of the tenants are locally owned and operated; as a matter of policy, RTMC does not lease to chain or franchise businesses.

"Three Decades of Dining" Event with 4 of Philly's Food Experts

Reading Terminal Market — 2010-05-16 15:42:00-05:00

Thursday, May 20th, 6-7pm, Piano Court
Tickets are free for members of the History Museum at the Atwater Kent and $5 for non-members

In the last three decades, Philadelphia has become firmly established as a foodie destination, with star chefs, celebrity restaurateurs, and mom and pop BYOBs attracting national praise and recognition. The Philadelphia History Museum at the Atwater Kent explores this restaurant renaissance with a special event, Three Decades of Dining in Philadelphia: the 80s, 90s and 00s at the Reading Terminal Market. Moderated by Philadelphia Inquirer columnist Michael Klein, this throught-provoking discussion will feature a panel of Philly’s top restaurateurs: Jack McDavid of Jack’s Firehouse and the Down Home Diner, Ellen Yin of Fork and Fork: etc, and Steven Cook of Xochitl, Zahav, Percy Street BBQ, and formerly Marigold Kitchen.

Light refreshments will be served.

An Evening With Bestselling Author Jennifer Weiner

Reading Terminal Market — 2010-04-27 20:49:00-05:00

Tuesday, May 4, 6pm

The Pennsylvania General Store and Head House Books invite you to join us when bestselling author Jennifer Weiner comes to the Market to celebrate the paperback publication of her #1 New York Times bestseller Best Friends Forever. Jen will be signing paperback copies of Best Friends Forever and will read from her upcoming novel Fly Away Home, landing on bookshelves July 13th, 2010. Wine and chocolate will be served!

This is a free event, but please RSVP to Head House Books at 215-923-9525 or email sales@headhousebooks.com.

Herbiary to Celebrate its Grand Opening on Earth Day, April 22, 2010

Reading Terminal Market — 2010-04-06 20:39:00-05:00

On Earth Day, April 22nd, from 10am-2pm, Herbiary, the Market’s newest merchant, will celebrate its grand opening. Herbiary understands that taking care of people and taking care of the planet are one and the same. So, it is only fitting that they debut their eco-friendly store on Earth Day!

The following is a tentative schedule for the day:
10am- Opening Ceremony at Herbiary with Katryn Lavanture.
10:30am–Medicine Making with Herbiary owner Maia Toll, Center Court
11:00am–2:00pm, Center Court
Sweet Nectars of Mother Earth: learn the secrets of using plant essences and oils from Lunaria Lewis.
From the Farm to your Face: learn how to turn home-grown herbs into products the whole family can use from Susan Hess.
A Little Taste of Africa at the Reading Terminal Market: Learn the difference between East African and West African shea butter. Purchase these products and support the Suhuyini Women’s Cooperative in Ghana.
Explore the Best of Bucks County: learn about medicinal herbal remedies from Sharon Moncrief.
Love Herbs? Purchase medicinal herbs from Market Blooms in Center Court.
Pop it Up!: Learn how to grow plants from seeds from Dawn Pritchard.
Enjoy the haunting sounds of the Native American Flute as Jan Seiden performs throughout the day.
2pm–Closing Ceremony–end the day with storyteller extraordinaire Dan Johnson.

Flying Monkey to Celebrate 4th Anniversary with Cupcake Bowl

Reading Terminal Market — 2010-04-06 16:16:00-05:00

Flying Monkey’s Cupcake Bowl 2010
Wednesday, April 28, 12 noon

To celebrate their 4th Anniversary, the Flying Monkey Patisserie is hosting the Cupcake Bowl, a cupcake eating contest. The winner will receive one cupcake a day for one year and Philly street cred!

Want to become a contestant? Submit the following in an email to cupcakebowl@flyingmonkeyphilly.com

• your stage name/nom de cupcake
• your professional competitive eating/cupcake eating experience
• why you think you should be a contestant in Flying Monkey Cupcake Bowl 2010.

Contestants will be notified of their selection by April 14th.

Reading Terminal Market to Hold Its First-Ever Italian Festival

Reading Terminal Market — 2010-04-06 14:49:00-05:00

Saturday, April 24, 10am-4pm, Center Court

Visitors to Reading Terminal Market won’t have to leave
Philadelphia to enjoy a taste of Italy on Saturday, April 24,
2010 thanks to the Market’s first-ever Italian Festival.

A dozen of the Market’s merchants will work from tables in Center
Court to prepare and serve sample-sized portions of more than 20
much-loved Italian specialties, while strolling Italian musicians
provide entertainment. At 2pm, members from the Opera Company of Philadelphia will be on hand to share the passion of Italian opera, including its upcoming production of Verdi’s romantic opera La traviata, which opens at the Academy of Music on May 7.

The menu includes:
• Salsiccia con scaloppini (sausage scaloppini), from Giunta’s
Prime Shop, which originated in the 1900s at the 9th Street
Italian Market;

• Termini Brothers Bakery’s famous cannolis;

• Make-your-own mini pizza for kids from By George Pizza and
Pasta;

• Prosciutto e melone (proscuitto-wrapped melon), broccoli rabe
crostini (sautéed broccoli rabe on toast) and bruschetta from
Iovine Brothers Produce;

• Wine tasting with Italian wine importer Pio Imports;

• Porchetta (a whole roasted pig) and a live pasta-making
demonstration by Anna Florio of La Cucina at the Market;

• And much much more!

Now Open: Herbiary

Reading Terminal Market — 2010-02-24 14:46:00-05:00

The Reading Terminal Market is pleased to welcome its newest store, Herbiary, offering medicinal herbs, tinctures, essential oils, dietary supplements and other plant and nature-based remedies. Operated by husband-wife team Andrew Celwyn and Maia Toll, Herbiary is located on 3rd Avenue between Contessa’s French Linens and Famous 4th Street Cookies.

Philbert Collects $5,294 to Help Haitian Earthquake Victims

Reading Terminal Market — 2010-01-28 22:00:00-05:00

Donations to Philbert the Pig for Haitian earthquake relief totaled a healthy $5,293.75 from January 14th through February 28th. All these funds have been remitted to the American Red Cross to aid their relief efforts in that devastated nation. Thank you to our customers, merchants and staff for their generosity!

Philly to New Orleans: A Mardi Gras Celebration at the Market

Reading Terminal Market — 2010-01-25 20:46:00-05:00

Tuesday, February 16, 11am-2pm,
Center Court

Mardi Gras is coming to Philadelphia with “Philly to New Orleans,” a free celebration at the Reading Terminal Market on Fat Tuesday, February 16, 2010 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Hosted by Beck’s Cajun Café, “Philly to New Orleans” evokes the joy and revelry of Mardi Gras with the music, spectacle and tastes of the Big Easy in Philadelphia’s historic public market.

“Get ready, it’s going to be a great party,” said Chef Beck, owner of Beck’s Cajun Café. “Everyone should come and enjoy this taste of New Orleans right here in our own backyard. As they say in New Orleans, ‘Laissez les bon temps roulez’!”

The festivities begin at 11 a.m. with Dixieland music and a parade. Chef Beck will serve-up authentic New Orleans favorites including jambalaya, mufaletta and a giant pot of gumbo. Proceeds from the sale of gumbo will benefit the New Orleans Area Habitat for Humanity to help the people of New Orleans displaced by Hurricane Katrina.

At 1 p.m., there will be a cutting of the King Cake, a Mardi Gras tradition. A King Cake is cinnamon-filled dough twisted in the shape of a hollow circle. The cake is sprinkled with colored sugar of purple, green and gold, representing justice, faith and power. A porcelain or plastic “baby” is baked into the King Cake. Tradition holds that whoever finds the baby hosts the next party and is crowned king for the day.

For more information, visit http://www.beckscajuncafe.com

Free Wireless Internet Access

Reading Terminal Market — 2009-12-30 15:04:00-05:00

The market’s free wireless service is provided by the Pennsylvania Convention Center. It is currently only available in the Center Court seating area.

So bring your laptop and appetite to one of America’s largest and oldest public markets!!
Enjoy the wide selection of artisan breads, Amish specialties, ethnic delicacies and FREE Internet access.

Download connection instructions for Mac/PC »

Now Open: Beck's Cajun Cafe

Reading Terminal Market — 2009-12-29 21:47:00-05:00

Come and visit Beck’s Cajun Cafe, the newest addition to the Market! Beck’s specializes in flavorful and spicy Cajun/Creole favorites, passionately prepared by Chef Bill Beck with authentic ingredients shipped direct from New Orleans. Enjoy traditional favorites such as po boys, gumbo, B.B.Q shrimp, crawfish, muffaletta, beignets, salads, regional desserts and sweets, and more.

Extended Pennsylvania Dutch Merchant Hours for December 28-31

Reading Terminal Market — 2009-12-29 20:42:00-05:00

The Pennsylvania Dutch merchants have extended their hours for this week (December 28-31):
AJ Pickle Patch–Tuesday-Thursday, 8am-4pm; Saturday, 8am-5pm.
Barb & Suzy’s Kitchen–Monday-Thursday, 8am-5pm; Saturday, 8am-5pm.
Beiler’s Bakery–Tuesday-Thursday, 8am-4pm; Saturday, 8am-5pm.
Dienner’s Chicken–Tuesday-Thursday, 8am-5pm; Saturday, 8am-5pm.
Dutch Eating Place–Wednesday & Thursday, 8am-4pm; Saturday, 8am-5pm.
Hatville Deli–Tuesday-Thursday, 8am-3pm; Saturday, 8am-5pm.
Kauffman’s–Monday, 8am-3pm; Tuesday & Wednesday, 8am-4pm; Thursday, 8am-3pm. Closed Saturday.
L. Halteman–Monday & Tuesday, 8am-3pm; Wednesday & Thursday, 8am-5pm; Saturday, 8am-3pm.
Lancaster County Dairy–Tuesday, 8am-3pm; Wednesday & Thursday, 8am-4pm; Saturday,
Miller’s Twist–Tuesday-Thursday, 8am-5pm; Saturday, 8am-5pm.
Rib Stand–Monday & Tuesday, 8am-4pm; Wednesday & Thursday, 8am-5pm; Saturday, 8am-5pm.
S&B Meats–Monday-Thursday, 8am-5pm; Saturday, 8am-5pm.
Sweet as Fudge–Monday, 8am-4pm; Tuesday-Thursday, 8am-5pm; Saturday, 8am-5pm.

The Market Mourns the Passing of Harry Ochs

Reading Terminal Market — 2009-12-15 14:05:00-05:00

The Market is sad to report that Harry G. Ochs, Jr., owner of Harry G. Ochs & Son butcher passed away on December 6th at the age of 80. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to St. John’s Hospice (1221 Race Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107), a nearby organization serving homeless men that Harry supported for many years.

Listen to the Market's radio ads on KYW.

Reading Terminal Market — 2009-12-08 15:35:00-05:00

Listen to the ads for these merchants.

Contessa’s French Linens
Giunta’s Prime Shop
Olympic Gyro
Pennsylvania General Store

Reading Terminal Market Holds Holiday Gift Drive

Reading Terminal Market — 2009-11-27 16:17:00-05:00

Reading Terminal Market is holding its annual holiday gift drive to benefit mothers and their children at the People’s Emergency Center! Drop the gifts in the drop box in Santa’s Livingroom in Piano Court.

Gift Suggestions:
Infants – carriers, winter clothing, crib sheets & blankets, pampers, sleepers & onesies
Toddlers – Books, Dolls (African American), Coats, Police & Firemen Playsets, Fisher Price Toys, Snow suits
Pre-School – Lego Sets, Alphabet Toys, Coloring Books & Crayons, Video Tapes & DVDs, Dora the Explorer, Thomas & Friends Toys
Youth (Elementary) – Basketball & Footballs, Barbie & Ken Dolls (African American), Pajamas, Clothing, Board Games, Nerf Toys, Walkie Talkies
Teens – CD Players, Shower Gels, Jeans, Sweaters, Jewelry, Watches, Disposable Cameras, Umbrellas, Hats, Gloves, Scarves, DVD’s, hair dryers
Moms – Blankets, Sheets, Robes & Slippers, Sleepwear, hair dryers, Coffee Makers, Dishes, Pots & Pans, Glasses & Cups, Irons, Toaster Ovens, gift cards

Fair Food Farmstand Opens New Store at the Market

Reading Terminal Market — 2009-10-23 14:33:00-05:00

Forget planning your shopping schedule around the weekly farmers markets, or traveling to the suburbs for fresh, local produce and grass-fed meat and poultry. Fair Food Farmstand has now opened in its new location on the 12th Street side of the Market, at Ave. A and 8th Ave. In response to a demand for locally grown and produced farm products, Fair Food Farmstand has emerged as a full-time farmer’s market. With a space twice as large as its previous space and additional hours, Fair Food will now offer customers increased variety and flexibility that far exceeds the city’s other farmers markets. Don’t just take our word for it, come and check out the beautiful new store for yourself!

NOW OPEN: S&B Meats and Barb & Suzy’s Kitchen

Reading Terminal Market — 2009-09-12 18:30:00-05:00

We are pleased to welcome two new stores to the Market: S&B Meats, a butcher specializing in pork and pork products made by Lancaster County’s Stoltzfus Meats Co. plus German-style meats from Illg’s Meats of Chalfont, Bucks County, and Barb & Suzy’s Kitchen, serving Amish-style sausage sandwiches, batter-dipped veggies and something called “bacon fries.” These stores are now ‘til 3pm on Wednesdays and 5pm Thursday to Saturday.

Dr. Phil Comes to the Reading Terminal Market!

Reading Terminal Market — 2009-09-10 15:08:00-05:00

Dr. Phil, who will air his first-ever live show from Philly next week, will be filming at the Reading Terminal Market on Saturday, September 12th from 8:30-10:30am, and he wants to meet you! If you’ve been ever been inspired by Dr. Phil… or if you have a question you’ve always wanted to ask him, please contact us or just stop by to say hi!

RSVP TODAY! If you have a question or comment for Dr. Phil, email your name, cell and a local contact number to phillyshow1@gmail.com or call: 323-956-3294.

Love the Market? View the short film "Reading Terminal Market, A Family Portrait"

Reading Terminal Market — 2009-08-19 14:15:00-05:00

The Reading Terminal Market is pleased to present a short film about the history of the Market called “Reading Terminal Market, A Family Portrait.” Click here to view this short film featuring reminiscences from some of our long-time merchants and friends.

Reading Terminal Market Baseball Photo Challenge

Reading Terminal Market — 2009-06-16 14:53:00-05:00

Attention all baseball fans:

The Reading Terminal Market is challenging you to show us your love of the Market and the great game of baseball! This baseball season, when you visit any of the 30 Major League ballparks across the U.S. and Canada, take your camera and your Reading Terminal Market shopping tote. The first person from each Major League ballpark to send us a photo of themselves with the shopping tote will receive $10 in Market Money gift certificates. Please be sure to clearly identify the name and location of the ballpark in your photo.

Photos may be e-mailed to info@readingterminalmarket.org with the subject “Photo Challenge,” or may be mailed to:
Reading Terminal Market Corporation
Attention: Photo Challenge
51 North 12th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107

This promotion is intended for fans only. Reading Terminal Market merchants and staff, Major League Baseball personnel, and its media affiliates are not eligible to enter.

Join us for Reading Terminal Night at the Phillies!

Reading Terminal Market — 2009-06-09 19:07:00-05:00

On Tuesday, June 16th at 7pm, join us for Reading Terminal Night at the Phillies when the Phillies take on the Blue Jays. Reading Terminal Market staff, merchants, families, friends, and customers are invited to attend!

To purchase tickets, please visit www.phillies.com/readingterminalmarket or call Anthony Cardillo at 215-218-5106. Tickets are $18 and are in sections 306-310.

If you have any general questions, please e-mail Lisa at l-cassetti@readingterminalmarket.org.

An Intimate Evening with Rick Nichols

Reading Terminal Market — 2009-05-11 18:59:00-05:00

Thursday, May 21st
5:30-7:30pm
$55

Join Rick Nichols, the award-winning food columnist for
The Philadelphia Inquirer, as he visits La Cucina at the Market to discuss his amazing experience covering the varied Greater Philadelphia food scene. Enjoy the wit and wisdom of one of urban America’s greatest food scribes, and sample some of the unique regional flavors that he has helped bring to the attention of his readers.
Nichols’ column “On the Side” appears Thursdays in Food, and his column “Food” appears in the Sunday Image section.

Call 215-922-1170 to reserve your spot today!

Amy's Place Begins Selling Pennsylvania-Made Eco-Friendly Cleaning Products

Reading Terminal Market — 2009-04-14 18:40:00-05:00

On this Earth Day, April 22nd, Amy’s Place is introducing a new line of Earth-Friendly Cleaners and Polishes by Seige. All Siege products are made in Pennsylvania. They are industrial strength, lite touch, non-toxic and biodegradeable.

Stop by and check out the new products:

Professional Non-Stick Cookware Cleaner
Porcelain & Enamel Cleaner
Silver Polish
Butcher Block Oil
Bamboo Oil
Red Wine Stain Remover
Bgone
Teddy Bear Cleaner

By George: Now Serving Cheesesteaks

Reading Terminal Market — 2009-04-09 18:11:00-05:00

By George Pizza, Pasta & Cheesesteaks has added Cheesesteaks to its extensive menu of Italian specialties. Stop by, check out the store’s new look, and try one of their delicious Cheesesteaks today!

Reading Terminal Market Elects New Chairman of the Board

Reading Terminal Market — 2009-04-01 14:11:00-05:00

The Board of Directors of the Reading Terminal Market Corporation today elected Albert A. Mezzaroba to serve as its new chairman. Mr. Mezzaroba succeeds Ricardo M. Dunston, who stepped down from the post in January after six and one-half years of service. The position of board chairman is an unpaid, volunteer position with a term that runs co-terminus with that of the Mayor of Philadelphia.

Mr. Mezzaroba is currently of counsel to Walker Bowman PC, a Philadelphia-based law firm. Until August 2008, Mr. Mezzaroba served as Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Convention Center Authority, a position he had held since February 2003 after serving on its board of directors. Under Mr. Mezzaroba’s leadership, the Convention Center embarked on a major expansion project in order to double the Center’s present size. Previously, Mr. Mezzaroba served as Chief Legal Counsel for the Hon. Anna Verna, President of the City Council of Philadelphia. Mr. Mezzaroba is a native Philadelphian who earned his J.D. from the Temple University School of Law and is an active member of the Pennsylvania Bar Association

The Reading Terminal Market Corporation is a not-for-profit corporation created in 1994 for the sole purpose of managing the historic Reading Terminal Market. The Corporation is charged with the mission to preserve the architectural and historical character, and function, of the Market as an urban farmers’ market. The Market is governed by volunteer, unpaid, 7-member board of directors that includes representatives of the Mayor of Philadelphia, the City Council of Philadelphia, the Pennsylvania Convention Center Authority, the Reading Terminal Market Merchants’ Association, the Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia, and the Reading Terminal Market Preservation Fund.

Now Open: Sweet as Fudge Candy Shoppe

Reading Terminal Market — 2009-03-02 14:40:00-05:00

Now Open–Sweet as Fudge Candy Shoppe, formerly Fisher’s Soft Pretzels and Ice Cream. Featuring homemade fudge & nut brittles, fresh roasted peanuts, dried fruit, assorted nuts & candy. Stop by and pick up a little sweet today!

Now Open: Miller's Twist

Reading Terminal Market — 2009-03-02 14:17:00-05:00

Now Open—Miller’s Twist: Best of Philly Fisher’s Pretzels finds a new home at Miller’s Twist, a brand new store located just across from the old location. Enjoy the same hot, buttery taste that Fisher’s has long been known for. Also scooping Turkey Hill ice cream.

Additional Market Taste of Philly Food Tours Added for Week of Flower Show

Reading Terminal Market — 2009-02-23 14:19:00-05:00

The schedule of Market Taste of Philly food tours is expanding for the week of the Flower Show, March 1st-8th. Tours will be offered at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 4; 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Thursday, March 5; and 10 a.m. Friday, March 6, in addition to the usual 10 a.m. Wednesday and Saturday times. All tours last 75 minutes and leave from the Market information desk. For more information or to make reservations (which are required) call 215-545-8007 or email tasteofphillyfoodtour@gmail.com.

Celebrate Black History Month

Reading Terminal Market — 2009-02-02 15:15:00-05:00

February is Black History Month, and the Reading Terminal Market is marking the occasion with a series of special musical performances:

12-2pm, Center Court

Sun., Feb. 1–Donald Washington & Jazz Mates, Jazz

Sun. Feb. 8–Zumbie, West African Rhythm

Sun., Feb. 15 & Fri. Feb. 27–Dliberate Intent, Caribbean Sounds

Restaurant Week Lunchtime Cooking Class Series at La Cucina at the Market

Reading Terminal Market — 2009-01-23 19:00:00-05:00

La Cucina at the Market, Center City District, and City Paper Present a Restaurant Week Lunchtime Class Series at La Cucina at the Market
Featuring Some of Philadelphia’s Premier Chefs
January 26- January 30, 12-1pm

Monday, January 26: Time, Chef Josh McCullough
Tuesday, January 27: Le Castagne, Chef Brian Wilson
Wednesday, January 28: Roy’s, Chef Artt Ward
Thursday, January 29: Rum Bar, Chef Adam Kantor
Friday, January 30: Lolita, Chef Marcie Turney

For more information, contact Anna Florio at 215-922-1170.

Carmen's Famous Italian Hoagies Begins Selling Cheesesteaks!

Reading Terminal Market — 2009-01-16 23:57:00-05:00

January 16, 2009–Carmen’s Famous Italian Hoagies has officially added Philly Cheesesteaks and Chicken Cheesesteaks to it’s menu. Pick one up and enjoy one today!

Celebrate the Grand Opening of Jonathan Best on Tuesday, January 27th

Reading Terminal Market — 2009-01-06 22:14:00-05:00

Tuesday, January 27th, 11:30am-3:30pm

Come to Jonathan Best’s Grand Opening celebration featuring live music from acclaimed Beatles tribute band BritishMania, samples of gourmet soups, and a raffle to win a weekend getaway to Chestnut Hill or other fabulous prizes. Jonathan Best will donate 20% of their day’s sales to Project H.O.M.E.

$1,935.90 Donated to the Campaign for Change

Reading Terminal Market — 2009-01-04 22:04:00-05:00

Reading Terminal Market Customers Make Change to End Homelessness

From November 18th through December 31st, all contributions made to Philbert, the bronze piggy bank in Center Court, were donated to the Campaign for Change to end homelessness in Philadelphia. Thanks to all of our generous and compassionate customers, the total donation collected was $1,935.90. The Real Change Campaign is a program of the Center City District Foundation. For more information, visit www.makerealchange.org.

Position available—Office Manager and Administrative Assistant

Reading Terminal Market — 2008-12-06 19:45:00-05:00

We are seeking an Office Manager and Administrative Assistant in the fast-paced business office at Reading Terminal Market. Full time. Experience required. Seeking motivated, well-organized, detail-oriented individual. This is NOT a front desk receptionist job and is NOT a data entry job though experience with those tasks is helpful.
(For a full position description).
Send resume and cover letter to info@readingterminalmarket.org. No phone calls or faxes please.

Philbert Makes Real Change to End Homelessness

Reading Terminal Market — 2008-12-05 17:00:00-05:00

From November 18th through the end of December, Philbert, the bronze piggy bank in the Market’s Center Court seating area, will accept customer donations towards the “Real Change” campaign to end homelessness in Philadelphia. The Real Change campaign is a program of the Center City District Foundation. For more information, visit www.MakeRealChange.org.

Daily News readers recognize city’s Best Farmers Market

Reading Terminal Market — 2008-11-15 18:00:00-05:00

The readers of the Philadelphia Daily News have given this year’s People’s Choice Award to Reading Terminal Market in the categories of Best Farmers Market and Best Produce. These awards will be announced in the newspaper on Wednesday, November 19th.

Pennsylvania General Store is Retailer of the Year

Reading Terminal Market — 2008-11-15 15:01:00-05:00

The Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce has selected the Pennsylvania General Store as Retailer of the Year. The award was presented at the annual Excellence Awards Dinner at the Hyatt Penn’s Landing on November 6th. Congratulations to Michael & Julie Holahan, founders and operators of the Pennsylvania General Store.

Local celebrity Chefs scheduled to teach classes at La Cucina at the Market

Reading Terminal Market — 2008-11-12 18:00:00-05:00

La Cucina Announces Fall Cooking Class Schedule
Marc Vetri, Vetri & Osteria: November 15th
Jose Garces, Amada, Tinto, Distrito: December 9th
Aliza Green, Cookbook Author: December 10th

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Now Open: Jonathan Best, Gourmet Grocer

Reading Terminal Market — 2008-11-05 17:25:00-05:00

Gourmet groceries, soups, salads and sandwiches. Located across from 12th Street Cantina and Martin’s Meats. Open 7 days.

N.J., Penna. tomatoes are ruled safe

Reading Terminal Market — 2008-06-12 16:25:00-05:00

We are happy to report that tomatoes from Pennsylvania and New Jersey were pronounced safe from contamination in the recent “tomato scare” that swept the nation. (Full News Article). As always, Reading Terminal Market remains your best source for local produce, including tomatoes. We hope you will choose the Market for all your family’s food shopping needs.

Listen to the Market’s new commercial on KYW Newsradio

Reading Terminal Market — 2008-05-05 18:48:00-05:00

The Reading Terminal Market will be running this commercial on KYW Newsradio the week of May 5th. It was recorded by Michael Holahan, President of the Reading Terminal Market Merchants Association and owner-operator of the Pennsylvania General Store.

Volunteers Needed

Reading Terminal Market — 2008-04-25 19:00:00-05:00

Do you enjoy spending your days at Reading Terminal Market observing all of the hustle and bustle? Why not become a volunteer at the Information Booth? The main responsibility of an Information Booth volunteer is to enhance the experience of visitors to Reading Terminal Market–from greeting them as they arrive to sharing with them the best places to grab a bite to eat! If you are friendly, energetic, and have an interest in Reading Terminal Market please contact Shannon at 215-922-2317 for more information.

Blue Mountain Vineyards Celebrates Official Recognition

Reading Terminal Market — 2008-04-22 13:46:00-05:00

Blue Mountain Vineyards and the entire Lehigh Valley has officially been recognized by the American Vintners Association as a distinctive growing region in the country. This honor distinguishes the area for growing and producing quality wines.

Hershel's on CNN

Reading Terminal Market — 2008-04-04 14:09:00-05:00

CNN interviewed Steve Safern of Hershel’s East Side Deli about the state of the local economy.

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New Video Features Immigrant Businesses at Market

Reading Terminal Market — 2008-03-13 16:59:00-05:00

On the “jump:”
The United States Department of State recently completed a short video featuring the immigrant businesses at the Reading Terminal Market.
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La Cucina At The Market :Now Open

Reading Terminal Market — 2008-02-20 19:05:00-05:00

La Cucina At The Market
Anna M. Florio, longtime cooking instructor for Temple University, presents a culinary arts demonstration facility offering cooking classes, cooking demonstrations and food-related exhibitions. La Cucina is also available to host private events

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We are grateful for the donation of the following equipment and supplies to fully renovate the Market’s demonstration kitchen, now known as “La Cucina at the Market”

AIRS Appliances, 1119 Chestnut Street, donated all new kitchen appliances from the Electrolux ICON Professional Series.

DuPont Corporation donated a new kitchen countertop
Unique Designs installation of the new kitchen countertop.

IKEA, 2206 S. Columbus Blvd, donated new kitchen cabinets and audience chairs.

Cooking Class Schedule

Valentine's Day Weddings

Reading Terminal Market — 2008-02-15 18:52:00-05:00

On February 14, 2008 at 12:00 pm Common Pleas Court Judge Jeffrey P. Minehart married 6 couples, one at a time in the Reading Terminal Market’s Center Court. The couples were treated to a complimentary dessert reception hosted by Reading Terminal Market merchants, while the entire ensemble was serenaded by the The Kraft Trio.

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Thanks to all the merchants that helped make the Valentine’s Day Weddings a success. A special thanks to Judge Minehart and his staff. Television channels 3, 6, 10, radio station KYW and the Inquirer were on-site to capture the event.

Iovine Brothers Produce
Market Blooms
Old City Coffee
RTMMA
Salad Express
Termini Brother’s Bakery

DiNic’s ‘Til Six!

Reading Terminal Market — 2007-12-05 16:43:00-05:00

DiNic’s, the Market’s award winning destination for roast pork, beef and veal sandwiches, has extended its hours until 6:00pm daily. Stop by any afternoon for a late lunch or early dinner anytime up ‘til 6:00pm and taste the flavor that has made DiNic’s “Best of Philly.”

Help Reading Terminal Market Go GREEN!

Reading Terminal Market — 2007-11-14 18:12:00-05:00

Beginning Friday, November 9th, 2007 the Reading Terminal Market merchants and customers will begin recycling aluminum cans, glass and plastic bottles, newspapers and plastic grocery bags.

There will be separate recycling containers for each recyclable item situated throughout the Market. **Plastic bags are collected by Goodwill Industries to be recycled into composite plastic lumber. **Aluminum cans are melted down and turned into new aluminum cans. **Plastic bottles are used in the carpeting and clothing industries. **Glass bottles are used in applications including erosion control, custom asphalt blends, and reduced weight concrete mixes. **Newspapers are re-used to produce new printed paper products including newspapers.

WHAT ELSE DOES THE MARKET RECYCLE? The Market currently recycles (1) cardboard shipping containers, (2) food waste into feed for a New Jersey pig farmer, and (3) cooking oil into animal feed and beauty supplies.

Reading Terminal Market is committed to reducing its environmental impact and we hope that our customers are too

Market Now Open on Sundays 9:00am to 4:00pm

Reading Terminal Market — 2007-10-04 20:29:00-05:00

Reading Terminal Market is now open Sundays from 9:00am to 4:00pm. Select merchants will be open and hours may vary. Here is the list of merchants who will be open to serve you on Sundays:

ACHTUNG Dutch Country Meats adds Rieker’s German meat products

Reading Terminal Market — 2007-09-20 13:34:00-05:00

Just in time for Oktoberfest, Dutch Country Meats now offers a line of German meats produced by Rieker’s Prime Meats, the highly-regarded German butcher shop in Philadelphia’s Fox Chase section.
Please visit Dutch Country Meats to find a variety of Rieker’s specialties, including bockwurst, knackwurst, landjaeger, Lieberkase, liverwurst, Muencher bratwurst, wieners, and more.

Ultimate Ice Cream Recap and Photos

Reading Terminal Market — 2007-08-02 18:41:00-05:00

Reading Terminal Market celebrated National Ice Cream Month with America’s oldest ice cream company, Bassetts Ice Cream, during The Ultimate Philadelphia Ice Cream Festival on Saturday, July 28th. Bassetts Ice Cream, Reading Terminal Market’s oldest vendor, joined forces with Philadelphia’s leading independent frozen dessert artisans including Capogiro Gelato, Chilly Philly Ice Cream, The Franklin Fountain, Fisher’s Ice Cream, and Bellissimo Gelato and Sorbet for a day of frozen fun at the height of summer that featured demonstrations, games, contests, tastings, music, and more.

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King Tut Treasure Tour

Reading Terminal Market — 2007-07-27 17:00:00-05:00

Participate in a geocaching trail and scavenger hunt connecting 12 Egyptian-themed sites in the city. This activity is just one component of the city’s king-sized celebration in honor of the Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs exhibition, at The Franklin Institute Science Museum.

The Everyday Gourmet

Reading Terminal Market — 2007-07-14 15:20:00-05:00

The Everyday Gourmet is Now Open.
Creative soups, salads, sandwiches and entrees to eat in or take home. The Everyday Gourmet is now open in the former location of Andro’s Gourmet.

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Reading Terminal Market Story Project

Reading Terminal Market — 2007-06-21 17:18:00-05:00

Marisa McClellan, a graduate student in the Masters in Writing Program at Saint Josephs University, recently started a blog about Reading Terminal Market. As Marisa writes, “The goal of this project is to talk to the people who play roles in the life of the market—shoppers, vendors and passersby—and capture their wide ranging stories.”

Stories From Reading Terminal Market

$1,087 Raised for Eastern Market, Washington DC

Reading Terminal Market — 2007-06-02 18:25:00-05:00

Reading Terminal Market Customers Show Support for Damaged Washington, DC Market

Early on Monday morning, April 30th, Washington, DC’s 134 year-old Eastern Market suffered a devastating fire that destroyed the roof of the historic South Hall and shut down operations. All 14 food vendors, each of them small, independent merchants like those here at Reading Terminal Market, were suddenly put out of business. While the city vows to rebuild the market, it will take at least 18-24 months.

During the month of May, all contributions made to Philbert the Pig, the bronze sculpture at the Reading Terminal Market, were dedicated to a fund for Eastern Market merchants created by the Capitol Hill Community Foundation in Washington, DC. The total amount collected and sent to the fund was $1087.00

For more information about the Capitol Hill Community Foundation, or call 202-544-1845

Thank you for showing support for one of Reading Terminal Market’s sister public markets

Buy Fresh, Buy Local

Reading Terminal Market — 2007-06-01 14:30:00-05:00

Warmer weather means the start of the local growing season.
Early season crops are now available at the Market!
Hurry in for the freshness and quality that only local farms can provide:

In Season
Asparagus
Beets
Carrots
Early Broccoli
Early Cabbage
Early Cauliflower
Lettuce
Mushrooms
Peas
Radish
Spinach
Strawberries
Summer Squash

Scrapple Recipes

Reading Terminal Market — 2007-04-25 18:46:00-05:00

Scrapple Burgers
1 pound Harry Ochs homemade scrapple
1 chopped red onion
1 chopped green pepper
1 egg
1 TLBS Worcestershire sauce
2 TLBS bread crumbs
Romaine lettuce
Sliced tomato
Ketchup

Sautee onion and peppers in a skillet and let cool. Crumble scrapple in a mixing bowl and add the cooled onion, peppers, egg, Worcestershire sauce and bread crumbs. Mix and shape into patties. Sautee in a preheated medium skilled for 4-5 minutes on each side, then place on a roll and add romaine lettuce, red onion, sliced tomato and ketchup

Scrapple-Apple Dessert
1 lb scrapple, sliced
½ cup bread crumbs
4 Macintosh apples, cored, sliced
¼ cup melted butter
¼ cup brown sugar

Preheat over to 350 degrees
Put layer of sliced apple slices in a 6×10 inch shallow baking dish, greased with butter. Add breadcrumbs to butter. Mix and sprinkle half the breadcrumbs over the apples. Put a layer of scrapple over breadcrumbs and add remaining crumbs. Top with layer of scrapple and apple slices. Sprinkle with brown sugar.
Bake at 350 degrees for about 25-35 minutes.

Yields 4 servings

Scrapple Breakfast Sticks
1 lb scrapple
2 tablespoons milk
1 egg, beaten
1 cup cornflake crumbs

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Cut scrapple in inch sticks. Combine egg and milk. Dip scrapple sticks in egg and milk mixture, then in the cornflake crumbs to coat sides. Put in shallow baking pan. Bake at 400 degrees 20 to 25 minutes.

Yields 6 servings

Scrapplefest Recap and Photos

Reading Terminal Market — 2007-04-20 20:00:00-05:00

Love it or hate it scrapple is the quintessential Pennsylvania breakfast treat. We celebrated all things scrapple at Reading Terminal Markets Scrapplefest!

Samples from:
Hatfield Quality Meats
Godshall’s
John F. Martin & Sons
Leidy’s

Recipe contest entries:
Mezze – breakfast pizza with steak, eggs and scrapple
By George – Scrapple, sausage, peppers, onions on seeded bread sandwich
Cookbook Stall – Scrapple Bread Pudding
Foster’s – Foster’s Scrapple Nouveau
DiNic’s – Pulled pork scrapple sandwich
Dutch Eating Place – Scrapple Western Omelet
Carmen’s – Scrapple Hoagie with provolone cheese and roasted red peppers
Fisher’s Pretzels – Scrapple Pretzel Roll
Down Home Diner – Scrapple Sashimi
Harry G. Ochs & Son – Scrapple burger with fries

Judges:
Michelle Shannon, Vice President, Center City District
Rick Nichols, Columnist, The Philadelphia Inquirer
David Meier, Promotions Representative, Hatfield Quality Meats

The Winners
First Place:
Harry Ochs Meats, Scrapple burger & scrapple fries
by Nick Ochs

Second Place:
Down Home Diner Scrapple sashimi by Jordan Shapiro

Third Place:
DiNic’s Roast Pork Pulled pork scrapple sandwich
by Tommy Nicolosi

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Breakfast with the Easter Bunny

Reading Terminal Market — 2007-04-12 16:35:00-05:00

April 7th
9:30 am to 12:30 pm
The Easter Bunny made a visit to Reading Terminal Market on Saturday, April 7th. The Easter Bunny will strolled through the Center Court seating area handing out candy and posing for pictures.

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Throwdown with Bobby Flay Filmed at Reading Terminal Market

Reading Terminal Market — 2007-03-16 17:28:00-05:00

Chef Delilah Winder appears
on Food Network
March 15th at 10 p.m.

Reading Terminal Market hosted The Food Network and on-air personality Bobby Flay on January 15th in Center Court. Mr. Flay challenged Market chef /owner Delilah Winder to a mac n’ cheese throwdown for his show, “Throwdown! with Bobby Flay”.

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Free Wireless Internet Access

Reading Terminal Market — 2007-03-07 21:05:00-05:00

The market’s free T-1 high speed wireless service is part of the cutting-edge technology provided by the Pennsylvania Convention Center.

So bring your laptop and appetite to one of America’s largest and oldest public markets!!
Enjoy the wide selection of artisan breads, Amish specialties, ethnic delicacies and FREE Internet access.

Download connection instructions for Mac/PC »

Hershel's East Side Deli Now Open

Reading Terminal Market — 2007-02-21 18:14:00-05:00

Hershel’s East Side Deli
Classic hand-carved deli sandwiches & authentic homemade Jewish specialties
Located in Center Court seating area.

Craig Laban Reviews RTM in Philadelphia Inquirer Restaurant Guide

Reading Terminal Market — 2006-12-19 17:19:00-05:00

From the review:

The Reading Terminal Market is the kind of magical place that would be the envy of any city, a unique intersection of people, food, commerce, and history that presents an amazingly varied snapshot of Philadelphia.

Craig Laban

Buy the article online at The News Stand or pick it up at the market at our very own Cookbook Stall

Giunta's Prime Shop now open!

Reading Terminal Market — 2006-10-18 21:57:00-05:00

Giunta’s Prime Shop will sell all natural, grass-fed and hormone-free meats and poultry, plus home-made sausages. Giunta’s will occupy a newly renovated space across from Iovine’s Brothers Produce with plans to be open on Wednesday, October 18th, 2006.

Market to Open Sundays Beginning October 15th

Reading Terminal Market — 2006-09-29 21:38:00-05:00

Reading Terminal Market will begin opening on Sundays on a trial basis beginning on Sunday, October 15th. Hours of operation on Sundays will be 9:00am to 4:00pm. Each individual merchant will decide whether or not to open at his or her option. As a consequence, not all merchants will be open, in particular the Amish.

Congrats to our "Best of Philly" winners

Reading Terminal Market — 2006-09-21 21:44:00-05:00

Philadelphia Magazine recognized these Market vendors in their August “Best of Philly” issue:

Philly’s Best Pretzel: Fisher’s Soft Pretzels & Ice Cream
Philly’s Best Sandwich: Dinic’s, for their beef brisket sandwich

Congratulations!