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Newtown Eatery Serves Some Of Area's Best Roast Pork: Philly Mag

Looking for a great roast pork sandwich in Delaware County? Philadelphia Magazine says this is the go-to spot in Newtown Square.

One Newtown Square spot serves up some of the area's best roast pork, Philly Mag says.
One Newtown Square spot serves up some of the area's best roast pork, Philly Mag says. (Andy Clayton-King/AP Images for Aramark)

NEWTOWN SQUARE, PA — Cheesesteaks are often held up as Philly's most sacred food offering. But what many may not know is the Philly area's roast pork sandwiches often are considered better than classic cheesesteaks.

Philadelphia Magazine recently crafted a list of the "22 Places to Eat a Great Roast Pork Sandwich in Philadelphia," and one Newtown Square eatery was featured on the list.

In Newtown Square, it was Luigi & Giovanni's that made the list.

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Here's what the magazine says about these roast pork slingers:

Tender chunks of roast pork (versus the usual thin slices) distinguish this Best of Philly-winning suburban favorite. Need sandwiches for a crowd? Don't worry, they cater, too.

See the full list of Philly Mag's roast pork sandwich recommendations here.

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