Come along on a taco tasting tour around Philly

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Monday, June 25, 2018
FYI Philly: June 23 show
A taco tour of Philly and Korean fried chicken and Taiwanese street food.

This week on FYI Philly, we go on a taco tasting tour, savor some new sushi shops and some twists on the iconic cheesesteak. From Korean fried chicken to Taiwanese street food, we are bellying up to the table, then checking out a belly flipping ride and a new way to show some love.

FYI Philly airs Saturdays at 7 p.m. and encores Sunday at midnight.

Karen Rogers takes us to some new Mexican spots around town.

Tacos, Tacos, Tacos

Karen Rogers takes us to some new Mexican spots around town.

La Roca | Facebook

4161 Main St, Philadelphia, PA 19127

Illegal Tacos | Facebook

427 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19147

Guisados Don Roman | Facebook

1629 S 7th St, Philadelphia, PA 19148

A cheesesteak shop in Northeast Philly is marking a major milestone by highlighting some of Philadelphia's other famous foods

Joe's Steaks

The cheesesteak is, of course, one of Philadelphia's most iconic foods. And a cheesesteak shop in Northeast Philadelphia is marking a major milestone by highlighting some of Philadelphia's other famous foods.

Joe's Steak + Soda Shop | Facebook

6030 Torresdale Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19135

(215) 535-9405

1 W Girard Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19125

(215) 535-940

Anniversary Specials are offered on Tuesdays:

June 2018

Donut Cheesesteak featuring a glazed cronut from Frangelli's Bakery ($9.25)

July 2018

Why I Love Philly Milkshake featuring a custom ice cream flavor from Little Baby's Ice Cream -- Peanut Chews, Tastykakes, and Pretzels ($7.40)

August 2018

Cherry Water Ice Milkshake featuring water ice from John's Water Ice ($6.50)

September 2018

Coffee Milkshake featuring La Colombe Coffee Roasters topped with Tastykake mini donuts ($7.40)

October 2018

Pretzel Cheesesteak featuring a pretzel bun from Philly Pretzel Factory ($9.25)

November 2018

Scrapple Cheesesteak - served with scrapple, rib-eye, American cheese, and onions ($6.75 for a small/$9.25 for a large)

December 2018

Cannoli Milkshake featuring Termini Brothers Bakery ($7.40)

January 2019

Kielbasa Cheesesteak featuring Czerw's Kielbasy ($6.75 for a small/$9.25 for a large)

February 2019

Chocolate-Covered Potato Chip Milkshake featuring Herr's potato chips ($6.50)

March 2019

Pound Cake Cheesesteak featuring Stock's Bakery ($9.25)

April 2019

Butterscotch Krimpet Milkshake made with Tastykakes ($6.50)

A sushi guru takes Melissa on a tour of her picks around the city.

Six Best Sushi Spots to Try

Philly may be famous for its cheesesteaks, but there's another food group climbing the chain here... sushi! Melissa Magee met up with a local sushi guru for the six best sushi spots to try in the city.

Binh Nguyen, Sushi Queen

Pod | Facebook

3636 Sansom St, Philadelphia, PA 19104

215-387-1803

Fat Salmon | Facebook

719 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106

215-928-8881

Kabuki Sushi | Facebook

45 N 13th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107

Hikari Sushi | Facebook

1040 N American St #701, Philadelphia, PA 19123

215-923-2654

Vic Sushi Bar | Facebook

2035 Sansom St, Philadelphia, PA 19103

215-564-4339

Engimono Poke & Deli | Facebook

2319 Fairmount Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19130

215-454-6669

Taiwanese street food served farm-to-table fresh.

boalogy

What do you get when you serve traditional Taiwanese street food in the farm-to-table fresh style? The answer lies in the science of bo logy. Jeannette Reyes has the story of this Center City spot.

boalogy

1829 John F. Kennedy Blvd., Philadelphia, PA 19103

215-999-2263

Andy's Chicken specializes in Korean Style Fried chicken.

Andy's Chicken

Andy's Chicken specializes in Korean Style Fried chicken. Melissa Magee finds out what makes his chicken stand out.

Andy's Chicken | Facebook

Fishtown

2001 Memphis St., Philadelphia, PA 19125

215-291-0700

Graduate Hospital

2108 South Street, Philadelphia, PA 19146

215-515-3553

It's like a brew-pub but instead of making beer, they're smashing and fermenting apples.

Cider Rules: Hale and True

There's a new spot off of South Street making cider. It's like a brew-pub but instead of making beer, they're smashing and fermenting apples.

Hale & True Cider Co. | Facebook

613 S 7th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147

Six Flags has a brand new ride that will turn your world upside down!

Six Flags

Six Flags has a brand new ride that will turn your world upside down. Melissa Magee takes you for a spin.

Six Flags Great Adventure | Facebook

1 Six Flags Blvd., Jackson, NJ 08527

If you're looking for fun on the water, there are things to do on both sides of the Delaware River.

Summer Fun on the Delaware

If you're looking for fun on the water, there are things to do on both sides of the Delaware River, this summer.

Adventure Aquarium | Facebook

1 Riverside Drive, Camden, N.J. 08103

Penguin Park | African Penguin Naming Contest

Shark Summer

RiverLink Ferry | Facebook

Columbus Blvd & Walnut Streets, Philadelphia, PA 19106

856-541-7310

Independence Seaport Museum Kayak Tours | Facebook

Hallmark has a new line of cards that offer a way to show you care just because.

Hallmark's Just Because Cards

Hallmark has a new line of cards that offer a way to show you care just because. And every Friday through Aug. 31, the cards are free for Hallmark Crown Rewards members. Free Card Fridays through August 31st, in-store only, at Crown Rewards stores nationwide. You must sign up for the free Crown Rewards Membership Program to take advantage of the offer.

Hallmark Just Because Line | Norman's Hallmark Shop | Facebook

Oxford Valley Mall

2300 E Lincoln Hwy #240, Langhorne, PA 19047

(215) 752-0269

Shelter Me: GetYourPet.com. Matt O'Donnell reports during Action News at 9 a.m. on June 23, 2018.

Shelter Me

GetYourPet.com is celebrating over 2000 home-to-home adoptions, and founder, Angela Marcus is being recognized as one of 13 Tech Disrupters by the Philadelphia Business Journal.

GetYourPet.com | Facebook

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