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Iconic places like the Rocky Statue and Love Park were among the picks, as well as plenty of other Philly favorites for diehard Phillies fans. Go Phils! (Credits clockwise from top left: G. Widman; B. Krist; B. Krist; G. Widman)

Visit Philly recently had the opportunity to check in with the Phillies’ wives (and one fiancé) and get the scoop on their favorite must-sees, must-dos and must-tastes in Philadelphia, the place they call home for more than half of the year.

The top takeaway from the informal Q&A session? These ladies know and love this town.

So as the team and their fans get ready for a huge Game 5 tonight, you can read up on the advice of the truest of the Phillies faithful on how to experience Philadelphia: Jennifer Utley, Johari Rollins, Lindsay Lidge, Stephenie Kendrick and Krystle Campbell, Ryan Howard’s fiancé.

Question #1

GPTMC: When you have friends and relatives in town, what do you insist they see/do?

Utley: I make sure they go to a Phillies game, and after that I like to take people to Kelly Drive.
Campbell: When relatives come in town, we’ll spend an afternoon at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. You can’t forget about Rocky’s statue and steps while you’re there.
Rollins: Visit the Art Museum, The Franklin Institute and the Philadelphia Zoo.
Kendrick: The Art Museum area. There is tons of history there. I also love Boathouse Row and, of course, the Rocky steps!

Question #2

GPTMC: What’s your favorite Philly delicacy, and where is your go-to spot for it?

Campbell: Chickie’s and Pete’s crab fries are a must! The side of melted American cheese makes them extra tasty.
Rollins: Sarcone’s Deli for a specialty hoagie, and Lorenzo and Sons Pizza on South Street for the biggest and best slice of cheese pizza. For water ice, John’s on 7th & Christian Street. For gelato, Capogiro’s. And for fro-yo, Sweet Ending!
Lidge: It may not be from Philly, but Jersey corn grown just over the river is the sweetest on the planet if you ask me.
Kendrick: Philly cheesesteak with wiz from Jim’s Steaks on South Street. It’s a must!

Question #3

GPTMC: Name your favorite Philly restaurants. Have a favorite dish?

Utley: Barbuzzo Mediterranean Kitchen & Bar is amazing; Pizzeria Stella is a go-to favorite; and stracciatella gelato at Capogiro is the best.
Campbell: Del Frisco’s is one of my favorite restaurants to eat at if I’m craving a steak. Don’t forget to order the lemon cake for dessert.
Rollins: Love, love Parc near Rittenhouse Square. Their omelets, Chicken Paillard and French onion soup are to die for, as is their freshly baked bread and extensive wine list. I also like Osteria and Mama Palma’s for brick-oven pizza. Our favorite bring-your-own-bottle (BYOB) spot is Audrey Claire, where they serve delicious Mediterranean food. Oh, and Alma de Cuba! Can’t go wrong with any restaurants by Stephen Starr, Marc Vetri or Jose Garces.
Lidge: The Farm and Fisherman has a smashed beet “steak” that is out of this world. Kendrick: At Gigi restaurant and lounge, the filet mignon pizza is to die for. So are many of the other dishes and tapas.

Lots more, below, including the wives’ favorite places to shop, under-the-radar spots and more.

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