Surprisingly, the national cuisine of the United States is not just about the famous fast food. Americans value healthy eating, so their cuisine includes a variety of salads made of vegetables, fruits and combinations of them. Vegetables are served by default as a side dish to fish and meat dishes, which are also offered in a variety of variations.
Desserts amaze with imagination and skill of American masters. Puddings, cookies, pies, cakes, pastries - all this strikes the imagination of even a sophisticated gourmet. But what local restaurants will not surprise you is the first courses. At most, you will be offered a broth or a puree soup.
It is difficult to say what are the traditional dishes of Philadelphia. Since the times of the city's foundation, people from all over the world have flocked here, bringing to the local cuisine the peculiarities of their country's cuisine.
Quite often the dishes were interpreted and acquired individuality. For example, cream cheese, which the French had been preparing since at least the 17th century, local cooks began to prepare it in their own way, thanks to which the whole world today enjoys the famous Philadelphia cheese. Rumor has it that the same story happened with Japanese rolls. One thing is certain: the city has always been famous for its exceptionally high quality and tasty dishes.
