Stromboli, Ravioli, Pierogi Featured In 'Flavored by Philly Contest'

PHILADELPHIA — Pennsylvania's own Herr Foods is back again with its popular "Flavored by Philly Contest," offering three unique chip flavors inspired by Philadelphia restaurants.

Flavored by Philly asks chip lovers to vote on their favorite of three limited-time only potato chip flavors that tap into the local restaurant scene.

This year's flavors are Cheese Ravioli and Marinara, inspired by Talluto’s; Potato Pierogi inspired by Mom Mom’s Kitchen; and Special Hot, inspired by Romano’s Stromboli.

These three finalist flavors are available for tasting and voting starting through Aug. 9, wherever Herr’s chips are sold.

Herr’s invites everyone to try all three flavors and cast their votes for their favorite online here until Aug. 9. The person who nominated the winning flavor will receive a $5,000 prize, while the small business behind the flavor will win $10,000.

The Flavored by Philly contest celebrates Philadelphia's unique flavors, a testament to community support, and a platform for creating cherished snack-time memories.

This year's contest garnered nearly 1,051 submissions, featuring a array of flavors ranging from sweet to savory.

"Herr’s has deep roots in Philly, and we are thrilled to showcase other small businesses and their distinctive flavors through the Flavored by Philly contest," Ed Herr, Chairman and CEO of Herr’s, said. "Through the Flavored by Philly contest, we wanted to highlight small businesses and their unique flavors to give the people of our community a memorable experience they could truly savor. It was a challenging decision to narrow down to just three finalists, but we're huge fans of these three offerings and can't wait to hear the public's reaction to the flavor combination of these signature dishes with our chips."

Below are details on the flavors in this year's contest:

• Talluto’s: Cheese Ravioli and Marinara (Philadelphia) - Talluto’s, a pasta pioneer since 1967, presents a mouthwatering combination of robust cheese ravioli and bright marinara sauce, delivering an irresistible flavor experience.
• Mom Mom’s Kitchen: Potato Pierogi (Philadelphia) - Mom Mom’s Kitchen, known for its homemade comfort food, presents a delightful blend of sweet, creamy, and tangy flavors with its signature potato pierogi.
• Romano’s Stromboli: Special Hot (Philadelphia) - Romano’s Stromboli, a Philadelphia institution since 1950, offers a savory fusion of cheese, heat, and tradition, encapsulating the essence of the city in every bite.

Last year, Corropolese Italian Bakery & Deli won the contest, snapping up the $10,000 prize. David Gilmartin, who submitted the flavor, also won $5,000.