All The Best Food In Pennsylvania You Need To Eat In 2019

PENNSYLVANIA — As 2018 comes to a close, it's a good time to think back on the highlights. Especially when those highlights involve food.

The good folks at The Daily Meal website, who analyze all things related to dining and drinking, have been using their tastebuds all year to determine the best places to get everything from pretzels to pizza, and burritos to beer.

They've compiled their wisdom into the annual guide to the best food and drink across the country.

Many of these spots that offer up the tastiest eats across the United States are right here in Pennsylvania. The website's list of 30 must-visit establishments in Pennsylvania features those that are among the nation's very best. You can use it as your 2019 culinary bucket list.

But first, a note about Pennsylvania's current culinary scene. The state is at a bit of a "cultural crossroads," the website says.

"On one hand, you have the backbone of this country, the blue collar workers, chugging along and enjoying a cheap beer at the state’s best dive bar (McGlinchey's Bar & Grill) and eating the best pretzels in the country at Miller’s Twist," The Daily Meal writes in its analysis of Pennsylvania's culinary scene.

But then there are the two large cities that anchor the state on either side. Philadelphia, due to an influx of millennials, is a bit of a "growing culinary hotspot." So much so that Travel+Leisure this year declared Philly's food scene to be more vibrant than that of New York City.

So whether it's fine dining or street food you crave, here are some highlights of the best food and drink in the state:

• Best Bar: Monk's Cafe, Philadelphia
• Best Beer: Alien Church, Tired Hands Brewing Company, Ardmore
• Best Burger: Whiskey King Burger, Village Whiskey, Philadelphia
• Best Cheesesteak: John’s Roast Pork, Philadelphia
• Best Chocolate Shop: Éclat Chocolate, West Chester
• Best Craft Brewery: Victory Brewing Company, Downingtown
• Best Dive Bar: McGlinchey's Bar & Grill, Philadelphia
• Best Italian Food: Vetri, Philadelphia
• Best Food Truck: Cucina Zapata, Philadelphia
• Best Mexican Restaurant: Distrito, Philadelphia
• Best Pizza: Pizza Brain, Philadelphia
• Best Restaurant: Zahav, Philadelphia
• Best Sports Bar: Chickie's and Pete's (multiple locations)

You can see the the full guide to the best food and drink in every state by clicking here.

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