Ep 10. Philadelphia, PA

Hosted by Adam Richman, the fourth season of Man v. Food focused on the host's culinary adventures across the United States as he embarked on challenges featuring massive amounts of food. Season 4 Episode 10 is titled Philadelphia, PA, and it showcases the city's culinary scene, known for its scrumptious Philly cheesesteaks, delicious hoagies and roast pork sandwiches.

The half-hour episode kicks off with Adam Richman walking through the streets of Philadelphia, exploring the city's rich history. He visits the Reading Terminal Market, an indoor marketplace in the heart of downtown Philadelphia. The market boasts of over 80 unique food vendors who sell everything from artisanal cheeses and meats to freshly baked sweets.

Adam samples some of the market's famous food, including DiNic's roast pork sandwiches, an iconic Philly delicacy that's known worldwide. The sandwich is made with succulent slow-roasted pork topped with sharp provolone cheese, broccoli rabe, and served on a crusty artisanal roll. Adam also tries Bassett’s Ice Cream, which has been serving delicious ice cream to Philadelphia locals since 1861.

Adam then heads to Tony Luke's, a local restaurant in South Philly that serves hoagies and the city's famous Philly cheesesteaks. Adam samples their mouth-watering cheesesteak, which features thinly shaved rib-eye steak served on a freshly baked roll with melted cheese and onions. Tony Luke's is known for using fresh ingredients and for cooking their steak to perfection.

The next stop on the episode is Geno’s Steaks. The cheesesteak joint is located along South 9th Street, a block known as Cheesesteak Corner due to its numerous cheesesteak stands. Geno’s is one of the staples in the city, serving cheesesteaks with your choice of cheese, onions, peppers, and mushrooms. Adam does not shy away from trying the massive portions of steak and cheese.

Adam then visits The Irish Pol, which is one of Philly's oldest bars and is located in the city's historic district. He takes part in the city's famous Wing Bowl, a chicken wing eating competition. A significant number of people come each year to participate and support this tradition.

Adam concludes the episode with his final challenge, the Ultimate Cheesesteak Challenge. The challenge is held at the Philadelphia Eagles stadium, where he faces a 5-pound cheesesteak that includes steak, cheese, onions, and peppers. He has only an hour to finish the entire sandwich. The Ultimate Cheesesteak Challenge is a daunting task as it's four times of what a person would eat in a traditional cheesesteak sandwich.

In conclusion, Season 4 Episode 10 of Man v. Food is a food lover's delight. Adam Richman takes viewers on a culinary tour of Philadelphia, showcasing the city's iconic foods that attract people from all over the world. The episode's highlight is the Ultimate Cheesesteak Challenge, a task even for the most seasoned foodie.