Philly Food Firsts: Cheesesteak, Water Ice & Bubble Gum (1928–1930s) – 52 Weeks of Firsts

Saturday, December 26·Center City East·Reading Terminal Market·Reading Terminal Market, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19107, United States

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Philly Food Firsts: Cheesesteak, Water Ice & Bubble Gum (1928–1930s) – 52 Weeks of Firsts

Name: Philly Food Firsts: Cheesesteak, Water Ice & Bubble Gum (1928–1930s) – 52 Weeks of Firsts
Start: 2026-12-26T00:00:00
End: 2026-12-26T23:59:59
Location: Reading Terminal Market

250th NomNomSlurp

Center City East

Posted to Center City East on January 3, 2026

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Sat, Dec 26

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Reading Terminal Market

Reading Terminal Market, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19107, United States

Philly has an appetite for history! From the very first cheesesteak to the first water ice and bubble gum, the city served up iconic tastes that still satisfy today.

Philly Food Firsts: Cheesesteak, Water Ice & Bubble Gum (1928–1930s) – 52 Weeks of Firsts

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