Immigration in Philadelphia: The food perspective

The immigration story along this stretch of Philadelphia focuses primarily on the Italians arriving at the turn of the 20th century, the influx of Southeast Asian immigrants coming from Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia in the 1980s, and the newest arrivals from Mexico (specifically the Puebla region) from 2000 to today.

Join Net Impact Philadelphia this Sunday, November as a personal guide from Philly Tour Hub walks participants through the history, flavors, culture, and flow of immigration to South Philadelphia.

On the tour, which lasts approximately 2 hours, participants will hear about the original heritage of the market while tasting the Italian classics, and then move onto the more recent waves of immigration from Southeast Asia and Mexico. We’ll learn the business owners’ stories behind the foods we’ve come to know and love, from Pat‘s and Geno‘s to South Philly Barbacoa.