Reading Terminal Market

1 Apple Dumplings Dutch Eating Place, Reading Terminal Market, 12th and Arch streets, 215-922-0425 Apple dumplings are comfort food to the nth degree. The ones here tantalize from afar with aromas that are both sweet and spicy. Their doughy outsides yield to the gentle pressure of a fork, rewarding snackers with a rush of tender baked apple swimming in a gooey pool of butter, sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg. 3 Soft Pretzels Fisher's Soft Pretzels, Reading Terminal Market, 12th and Arch streets, 215-592-8510 Our stubborn loyalty to South Philly-style pretzels has put the Amish's doughy gems on the back burner. But these loopier versions are moister and more airy, and the ones at Fisher's are outstanding. 5 Chow-Chow Kauffman's Lancaster County Produce, Reading Terminal Market, 12th and Arch streets, 215-592-1898 A traditional Amish mix of beans, carrots, cauliflower, peppers, onions, sweet pickles, sugar, dill, celery seed and vinegar, chow-chow is a crunchy alternative to that homogeneous mush at supermarkets. The best way to enjoy its vinegary goodness is with a spoon straight from a freshly opened jar.