Andrew H.
Yelp
Jawn- noun
DIALECT*US
(chiefly in eastern Pennsylvania) used to refer to a thing, place, person, or event that one need not or cannot give a specific name to.
If you're from the Philly area then you grew up with this term, if not, then you're gonna learn something new.
Growing up in Jersey, I went to Philly a bunch and an am Eagles fan too boot, but I didn't know the word Jawn because it wasn't a part of my vocab. Not to say that other phrases from Philly didn't leak into how I spoke. I didn't learn of the word until I lived in Texas.
Believe me, this will lead to why Moore food is a great place to go.
There is a sticker, on a pole at Moore food with Princess Diana in an Eagles jacket with the word Jawn. The sticker is from Brian at Lombard House, another Philly native. The Moore family are as well. Philly people. A Yuenglings coaster is also tacked to the same pole. Philly people, Philly food. Unfortunately, no Philly beer.
Amoroso's rolls since 1904 will light up your tastebuds with calorie laden cheesesteaks and pork roll sandwiches. All guilty pleasures. Whiz. Well seasoned steak fries and a good selection of local beer and their version of a michelada with Clamato juice.
On this occasion, was their first live show. Glass of Hearts, a Blondie cover band. Good tunes! The goal of Tom, the owner, is to get some live music into this outdoor covered space periodically but keep it to tamer forms of music, especially with neighbors so close. You'll still get a good cross section of what PDX has to offer, just not the harder stuff. For a first show, it turned out pretty good. Good band, good sound, and enough people were crammed into this back alley area that is was fun.
So, come down to Division, come to this back alley area with two carts, one food and beer, one for coffee and enjoy the atmosphere and the great Philly food. Get your jawn on.
Enjoy and support local!