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Pete’s Kitchen Review: Iconic Family-Owned Diner in Denver

February 2, 2026October 28, 2024 by Anthony

The Greek Philly with fries, Pete's Kitchen, Denver, Colorado

If you drive down East Colfax Avenue at night, you can’t miss the neon sign of a chef flipping pancakes. That is Pete’s Kitchen, a Denver landmark that has been feeding the city since 1988. The diner was the most famous spot opened by the late Pete Contos. He was a Greek immigrant who worked …

9 of the best cheap eats in Philadelphia

February 6, 2026December 19, 2022 by Anthony

Philadelphia is a city of iconic foods and cheap eats

Philadelphia, known as the City of Brotherly Love, is a city famous for many things, whether for better or for worse. This includes, in no particular order, Rocky, the Declaration of Independence, Philadelphia Eagles, and the cheesesteak. The ubiquitous cheesesteak, with its thinly sliced ribeye steak, caramelized onions, and cheese is a simple yet classic …