Shoppers Pack Italian, Reading Terminal Markets Day Before Thanksgiving
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Two of Philadelphia's most famous markets saw a lot of foot traffic today ahead of the holiday.
The Reading Terminal Market was wall-to-wall people--it's hard to find a shady spot in here. It's the rush before Thanksgiving.
Driving the Schuylkill Expressway at rush hour was a crash course for navigating the Reading Terminal--merging, cutting in and out, never a turn signal.
TIGHT SQUEEZE - Crowded Reading Terminal Market, day before Thanksgiving @CBSPhilly pic.twitter.com/OuKiHDFff2
— Joe Holden (@JoeHoldenCBS3) November 22, 2017
"I think it's turkey trot- everybody's in a good mood, good spirits, it's all part of the thing," said Rosalie Hamilton, who lives in Pittman, New Jersey.
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Mike Cunningham and Rosalie Hamilton picked up a pair of cooked turkeys.
"The turkey was so good, that I thought this year I'd get two of them. Rather than cook it, these are great, they're really good," said Cunningham.
Pre-Thanksgiving business is booming at Philadelphia's Italian Market. @CBSPhilly pic.twitter.com/ZmGhoyoblP
— Joe Holden (@JoeHoldenCBS3) November 22, 2017
Moving on to Rocky's neck of the woods, the Italian Market was bursting with last-minute foodies.
"Got a case of sweet potatoes, for a case of collard greens, you know, the usual," said Aaron Wesley, who's from South Philly.
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Produce was rolling out the door at P and F Giordanos at 9th and Washington.
"The greens: all the greens, escarole, endive, collard greens…they're flying off the shelves," said owner Wally Giordano.