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Since its inaugural season in 2004, Citizens Bank Park, 1 Citizens Park Way, has been home to more than 700 Phillies games and has been named South Philly’s best pro sports venue.
Since Veterans Stadium closed in ’03, the park has offered a welcoming atmosphere to both Phillies players and fans, especially during five playoff appearances, including the 2008 World Series championship. And the stadium held a National League record when the Phillies recorded 257 consecutive regular-season sellouts between July 7, ’09 and Aug. 6, ’12.
While the ballpark carries typical fare, such as peanuts, Cracker Jacks, hot dogs, and beer, one also can taste city favorites such as Tony Luke’s and Chickie’s and Pete’s, as well as Harry the K’s, a restaurant honoring the late Phillies’ Hall-of-Fame broadcaster Harry Kalas.
The Wells Fargo Center, home of the Flyers and Sixers, and Lincoln Financial Field, the Eagles’ stadium, scored second- and third-place, respectively.
Contact the South Philly Review at editor@southphillyreview.com.
2013 Readers’ Choice Awards
Cuisine
Scannicchio’s Italian Restaurant: Gravy/sauce
Geno’s Steaks: French fries / cheesesteak
PrimoHoagies: Hoagie
Johnny Chang’s: Sushi
Nick’s Old Original Roast Beef: Roast beef sandwich
City Pizza: Pizza toppings
Green Eggs Café: Sunday brunch
Penrose Diner: Waffles
Popi’s Italian Restaurant: Business luncheon/banquet
FrancoLuigi’s Pizzeria: Romantic outing
Ristorante Pesto: Italian restaurant
Cantina Los Cabalitos: Ethnic restaurant (non-Italian)
Noir: New restaurant
Sweet Tooth
Termini Bros.: Cannoli (tie)
Potito’s Bakery: Cannoli (tie) / cupcakes
Italiano’s Water Ice: Water ice
Lerro’s Candy Co.: Candy store
Staying Active
DanceAdelphia: Dance studio
Girard Academic Music Program: Music program
Marconi Plaza: Place to walk your dog
Stickball: Schoolyard/street game
Guerin Recreation Center: Recreation Center
Wake Up Yoga: Place to take a yoga class
Places
East Passyunk Avenue: Neighborhood
Pennsylvania Burial Co.: Funeral home
Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School: School
St. Monica: Church
Ten Pennies: Florist
Chickie’s and Pete’s: Place to enjoy a game
Sports
Frank Natale: High school coach
Ss. Neumann-Goretti High School Saints: High school team
Citizens Bank Park: Pro sports venue
Chase Utley: Current Philly pro athlete
Ed Snider: Philly pro sports owner
And the Rest
Mummers Parade: South Philadelphia tradition
Councilman Mark Squilla: Politician
Social Scene: South Philly Review section
Disc jockey: Category not on this list
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