Delicious City Philly: Recent Episodes
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Everyone thinks they know what makes a great hoagie… until they come to Hoagie Throwdown. Last year, we watched Philadelphia's most iconic, old-school hoagies go head-to-head with the city's most creative chefs, who completely reimagined what a hoagie could be.
This year, Hoagie Throwdown is back on Sunday September 27th at Other Half Brewing. One of last year's contenders, Chef Chad Durkin, already has his eyes on the championship! He tells what's new at Porco's Porchetteria, Small Oven Pastry Shop, and Breezy's Deli, regales us with stories of sailboats and Cake Boss, and calls out other Philly chefs to rise to the challenge of Hoagie Throwdown… Get tickets at DeliciousCityPodcast.com to throw down with all the hoagies, pro wrestling, and craft beer you can handle.
- (00:00) Hoagie Throwdown is back! How will we top last year??
- (07:37) Chef Chad Durkin is fired up for the competition
- (14:24) Tips for Hoagie Throwdown: throw your roll into the ring
- (34:33) Whatcha Been Eatin': from Atlantic City to Ardmore, everything we love
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(45:30) The Sauce: what's opening and closing in Philly And of course, we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are:
- If your restaurant or company wants to be in the headlines for all the right reasons, click here to discover how Peter Breslow Consulting and PR can take your business to the next level
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The World Cup took over Philly, and restaurants and bars across the city were bracing for an influx of tourists and FIFA fans. But was the hype worth it? Raquel Dang and Luis Ledesma of Baby's Kusina in Brewerytown (a Tasties nominee!) share what they experienced during the tournament. They also talk about what they're serving up in their Filipino kitchen (hint: best pancakes ever), and reflect on the resilience it takes to carve out a space in Philadelphia's food scene.
- (00:00) Marisa ate a salad, Cyclospora be damned
- (05:35) Raquel Dang and Luis Ledesma of Baby's Kusina
- (14:27) They opened the weekend the Eagles won the Super Bowl
- (15:39) The trip that defined their menu
- (26:24) Best Bites: a Bang-Bang-Bang
- (38:23) The Dish: Events and Pop-Ups for the rest of July
SAVE THE DATE: On Sunday Septmeber 27th, it's a Delicious City showdown for the ages... mark your calendar. More details soon!
We could not create Delicious City Podcast without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are:
- If your restaurant or company wants to be in the headlines for all the right reasons, click here to discover how Peter Breslow Consulting and PR can take your business to the next level
- Social media and digital content are two of the most important things you can create for your brand. Check out Breakdown Media, a one stop shop for all of your marketing needs.
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We have three words for you: Philly. Cheesesteak. Olive Oil. (Ok, that's more than three - we're podcasters, not mathematicians.) It's one of the Philly-est things to ever be bottled, and it supports a great cause: Mama-Tee's Community Fridges. Dr. Michelle Nelson, who goes way back with Chef Eli, tells us how the fridges help feed 250,000+ of our neighbors in the city, and how you can help out by donating food, volunteering, or simply picking up a bottle of Mama-Tee's flavored olive oil.
Plus: Eli, Marisa and Dave talk donuts, dumplings and brunch in Whatcha Been Eatin', and run down the latest chef and restaurants news in The Sauce.
- (05:10) The Bear: the final season is here
- (07:25) Dr. Michelle Nelson for Mama-Tee Community Fridge
- (17:53) Cheesesteak Flavored Olive Oils
- (25:11) Whatcha Been Eatin': the bites we're still thinking about
- (48:14) The Sauce: Coming soon to the Philadelphia food scene
SAVE THE DATE: On Sunday Septmeber 27th, it's a Delicious City showdown for the ages... mark your calendar. More details soon!
We could not create Delicious City Podcast without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are:
- If your restaurant or company wants to be in the headlines for all the right reasons, click here to discover how Peter Breslow Consulting and PR can take your business to the next level
- Social media and digital content are two of the most important things you can create for your brand. Check out Breakdown Media, a one stop shop for all of your marketing needs.
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Chef Evan Snyder can't slow down, which is great news for Philly. After years of pop-ups and collabs (which he's still doing a ton of) he opened Emmett in 2025, and just recently returned from a trip to the James Beard Awards. His next move: a tasting menu experience fueled by fire.
With his managing partner Julian Van Der Tak, they're opening Jean upstairs from Emmett. Evan gives us the first details on Jean, and recaps his experience at the James Beard ceremony and what the nomination means to him. Eli explains why he loves the adrenaline of a slammed dinner service, and everyone shares a round of Best Bites (with a few different stops to find freshly baked bread).
- (00:00) Marisa's impressive backflip
- (05:35) Chef Evan Snyder of Emmett, his James Beard experience
- (11:45) Announcing Jean, the new concept upstairs from Emmett
- (20:39) Best Bites: McDonald's, scallops and freshly baked bread
- (37:33) The Dish: summer specials and Philly events
And of course, we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are:
- If your restaurant or company wants to be in the headlines for all the right reasons, click here to discover how Peter Breslow Consulting and PR can take your business to the next level
- Social media and digital content are two of the most important things you can create for your brand. Check out Breakdown Media, a one stop shop for all of your marketing needs.
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Zach Posnan is getting ready to move Brass Monkey Bread Co. from pop-ups to a permanent home. He showers us with tons of treats, from savory to sweet, and tells us how he went from teaching math and science to baking full-time. You can be part of this new community-focused bakery - check out the GoFundMe for more info.
Plus: Eli recaps his trip to Spain, from paella to pintxos to a Michelin experience that was unforgettable. Subscribe on YouTube to see all the incredible bites! Marisa has the scoop on everything there is to eat at FIFA Fan Fest, and Dave had an indulgent meal with two fascinating (and very different!) dinner guests.
- 00:00 FIFA Fan Fest is the Philly Coachella
- 07:28 Zach Posnan of Brass Monkey Bread Co. makes insanely great bagels
- 23:05 Whatcha Been Eatin': prime rib and corn pizza
- 29:45 Chef Eli's Trip to Spain: where to eat and what to drink
- 49:47 The Sauce: Chef and Restaurant News with lots of local openings
And of course, we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are:
- If your restaurant or company wants to be in the headlines for all the right reasons, click here to discover how Peter Breslow Consulting and PR can take your business to the next level
- Social media and digital content are two of the most important things you can create for your brand. Check out Breakdown Media, a one stop shop for all of your marketing needs.
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It's tradition: if a Philly chef wins a James Beard Award, you already know they're coming on the pod to tell us everything. Fresh off his Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic win, Jesse Ito joins us to talk about the moment it all paid off after years of Beard nominations. He lets us in on how he's reshaping perceptions of Japanese cuisine at Royal Izakaya, and taking that reinvention a step further with Dancerobot. And we ask about the secret to scoring a seat at the hottest omakase in the city…
Plus: other Philly chefs and restaurants at the Beard awards, everyone's Best Bite of the week, Eli's highlights from Spain, and we dish on the latest events and pop-ups in Philly, complete with hot dogs and donuts.
- 00:00 Eli's back from Spain!
- 05:00 Chef Jesse Ito of Royal Izakaya & Sushi and Dancerobot
- 06:04 The moment he won Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic
- 17:50 A new take on Japanese cuisine
- 23:30 Best Bites
- 35:23 The Bear: what we loved and what's BS
- 39:00 The Dish: Food Events, Chef Collabs, Philly Pop-ups
And of course, we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are:
- If your restaurant or company wants to be in the headlines for all the right reasons, click here to discover how Peter Breslow Consulting and PR can take your business to the next level
- Social media and digital content are two of the most important things you can create for your brand. Check out Breakdown Media, a one stop shop for all of your marketing needs.
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If you plan your trips around where you're doing to eat, bookmark this episode. Eli is heading to Spain, and he tells us how he planned his travels for maximum food enjoyment. Share your travel tips in the comments so we can add to the list when he gets back from his trip! The gang digs into the caviar-topped pizza that went viral in Philly, and there's a lot to catch up on in Whatcha Been Eatin'.
Have you heard?? Delicious City Podcast is now on YouTube! Now you can SEE our Best Bites, chef interviews and everything we've been eating. Hit SUBSCRIBE and be the first to see our interview with actor William H. Macy, exclusively on YouTube. We talk cocktails, movies and more - and Bill Macy plays the ukulele for us!
- (00:00) We didn't drink enough water as kids
- (08:09) Caviar Pizza: is it worth the hype?
- (18:56) Gastro tourism and food travel tips
- (29:25) Whatcha Been Eatin': Korean BBQ field trip
- (46:16) The Sauce: Philly news and chef moves
And of course, we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are:
- If your restaurant or company wants to be in the headlines for all the right reasons, click here to discover how Peter Breslow Consulting and PR can take your business to the next level
- Social media and digital content are two of the most important things you can create for your brand. Check out Breakdown Media, a one stop shop for all of your marketing needs.
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It's game day on Delicious City. We play Eat, Yeet, Repeat, a rapid-fire face-off of Philly flavors, bar snacks and food neighborhoods, and it's harder than you think. Would you ditch the cheesesteak, marry the hoagie, or eat a roast pork sandwich every day for the rest of your life? Let us know in the comments!
Eli, Marisa and Dave also share their Best Bites of the week, which span everything from a standout swordfish dish to seasonal vegan dessert. Stick around for The Dish so you don't miss any of the summer events and tasty fundraisers happening around Philadelphia.
BIG ANNOUNCEMENT: Delicious City Podcast is now on YouTube! Now you can SEE our Best Bites, chef interviews and everything we've been eating. Hit SUBSCRIBE and be the first to see our interview with actor William H. Macy, exclusively on YouTube. We talk cocktails, movies and more - and Bill Macy plays the ukulele!
- (00:00) Eli's got amazing caviar from Swedesboro, NJ
- (09:10) Time to play Eat, Yeet, Repeat
- (24:58) Best Bites: sausage, shortcake and swordfish
- (39:06) The Dish: Summer sips and hot dog days
- (46:48) Watch the podcast on YouTube and subscribe to see exclusive eats, guests and more
And of course, we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are:
- If your restaurant or company wants to be in the headlines for all the right reasons, click here to discover how Peter Breslow Consulting and PR can take your business to the next level
- Social media and digital content are two of the most important things you can create for your brand. Check out Breakdown Media, a one stop shop for all of your marketing needs.
Listen to us on Spotify
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Watch us on YouTube
Connect with us on Instagram, and tag the podcast in your eating adventures so we can see where you love to dine.
BIG ANNOUNCEMENT: Delicious City Podcast is now on YouTube! Now you can SEE our Best Bites, chef interviews and everything we've been eating. Hit SUBSCRIBE and be the first to see our interview with actor William H. Macy, exclusively on YouTube. We talk cocktails, movies and more - you don't want to miss it.
In this episode, we've got the list of bars that'll stay open late while the World Cup is in Philadelphia. Eli, Marisa and Dave run down restaurant news in The Sauce, and answer that burning question: Whatcha Been Eatin'?
- (00:00) We're on YouTube!!
- (10:40) List of bars staying open late for the World Cup
- (26:57) Whatcha Been Eatin': PGA Tournament and veggie lasagna
- (38:13) Foie gras ban in Philly
- (51:20) The Sauce: Chef and Restaurant News
And of course, we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are:
- If your restaurant or company wants to be in the headlines for all the right reasons, click here to discover how Peter Breslow Consulting and PR can take your business to the next level
- Social media and digital content are two of the most important things you can create for your brand. Check out Breakdown Media, a one stop shop for all of your marketing needs.
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It's June in Philadelphia, and Delicious City is your guide to the best restaurants, food, and events happening around the city. Whether you're looking for your next great dinner, the best pizza in Philly, hidden gems, or the latest restaurant news, we've got you covered.
This week, Mark Mebus joins the podcast to talk about 20th Street Pizza, his incredible vegan pizza shop that grew from the legendary Blackbird Pizzeria and became one of Philadelphia's favorite plant based restaurants. We dive into his story, the evolution of vegan dining, and what makes a truly great slice.
Plus, Marisa takes a trip back in time with a nostalgic Pizza Hut experience, Chef Eli Kulp shows the best way to reheat pizza for that perfect crispy crust, and Dave returns with his Best Bites featuring the top dishes we've been eating around Philly.
We wrap things up with The Dish, covering the biggest Philadelphia restaurant news, chef collaborations, pop ups, food events, and everything you need to know in the Philly dining scene.
- (00:00) What was your childhood pizza place?
- (05:26) Mark Mebus of 20th Street Pizza
- (24:16) Extra crispy pizza demo, live in the studio
- (26:27) Best Bites, from spicy to sweet
- (50:10) The Dish: mark your calendar for these events
And of course, we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are:
- If your restaurant or company wants to be in the headlines for all the right reasons, click here to discover how Peter Breslow Consulting and PR can take your business to the next level
- Social media and digital content are two of the most important things you can create for your brand. Check out Breakdown Media, a one stop shop for all of your marketing needs.
Connect with us on Instagram, and share your eating adventures by tagging us in your posts so we can talk about them on air.
Philly sports fans know Taryn Hatcher for her sideline reporting and coverage of the Eagles, Phillies, Flyers AND Sixers. But what you might not know is that she's a serious foodie. Between games and broadcasts, she's snacking on everything from nostalgic South Jersey panzerotti to Michelin-level tasting menus. Along with all her food recs, Taryn's stories from the sidelines are peak "only in Philly" moments that are worth the listen!
- (00:00) Dave will be back next week!
- (05:57) Taryn Hatcher talks World Cup and Phillies play-by-play
- (12:39) Whatcha Been Eatin': dim sum, NJ Italian, and Marisa's new favorite veggie burger
- (20:52) This spot deserves a Michelin star
- (33:16) When does America's 250th actually start?
- (41:55) Food Firsts in Philly
- (55:04) The Sauce: a cult fave closes, and a pop-up gets a permanent home
And of course, we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are:
- If your restaurant or company wants to be in the headlines for all the right reasons, click here to discover how Peter Breslow Consulting and PR can take your business to the next level
- Social media and digital content are two of the most important things you can create for your brand. Check out Breakdown Media, a one stop shop for all of your marketing needs.
Connect with us on Instagram, and share your eating adventures by tagging us in your posts so we can talk about them on air.
It's hot out - perfect chips and salsa weather! Aidan Milligan and Luke Keating are in the studio with Delicious City to talk about Aidan's Salsa, but their story is about much more than a delectable dip. The two friends are following their dreams of becoming entrepreneurs, an extra special pursuit for two young men with Down syndrome. At Aidan's Salsa, the mission goes beyond great taste. They envision a vibrant community where fresh, high-quality salsas bring people together and create a meaningful opportunity.
Plus: Eli and Marisa talk tipping, spring veggies, and the absolute best things they ate this week.
- (00:00) Tipping culture and the World Cup in Philly
- (05:31) Sign up for the Delicious City newsletter, it's free!
- (07:12) Aidan Milligan and Luke Keating of Aidan's Salsa
- (20:03) Marisa's got a new laugh
- (21:23) Best Bites: Birria ramen, clams and deviled eggs
- (29:35) Eli's Guide to Spring Vegetables: tips from a chef
And of course, we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are:
- If your restaurant or company wants to be in the headlines for all the right reasons, click here to discover how Peter Breslow Consulting and PR can take your business to the next level
- Social media and digital content are two of the most important things you can create for your brand. Check out Breakdown Media, a one stop shop for all of your marketing needs.
Connect with us on Instagram, and share your eating adventures by tagging us in your posts so we can talk about them on air.
New week, new eats! Eli and Marisa debate the great leftovers question, and discuss what to do about food fest burnout (and how to avoid it, from both attendee and organizer perspectives). For this episode's Whatcha Been Eatin', it's everything from caviar-topped Caesar salad to the cheesesteak that finally converted Eli to appreciate a Philly staple. Let us know where you've been eating: @deliciouscitypodcast
- (00:00) The leftovers debacle
- (06:53) Shoutout to our loyal and hungry listeners!
- (08:49) Food Fest Burnout and how to avoid it
- (21:15) Whatcha Been Eatin'? Eli and Marisa sound off
- (25:45) Hallmark's "Temu Cheesesteak" - hard pass!
- (37:15) The Sauce: Buzz on Market Street, plus more openings and closings
And of course, we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are:
- If your restaurant or company wants to be in the headlines for all the right reasons, click here to discover how Peter Breslow Consulting and PR can take your business to the next level
- Social media and digital content are two of the most important things you can create for your brand. Check out Breakdown Media, a one stop shop for all of your marketing needs.
Connect with us on Instagram, and share your eating adventures by tagging us in your posts so we can talk about them on air.
Philly based Pizza Freak Co. is reinventing the frozen pie. With a specialized Freak Frame and a vision for everyone to have delicious pizza without leaving their home, Chef Brad Daniels whips up perfectly crispy slices for the Delicious City crew. After hearing this crunchy ASMR, you're going to want to stock your freezer ASAP.
Best Bites this week range from a sushi omakase to swordfish tacos, and Eli and Marisa weigh the pros and cons of the bells: should that restaurant ratings system make a return?
- 00:00 Should we bring back bells?
- 08:03 Chef Brad Daniels with Pizza Freak Co
- 25:16 Falling asleep after you put a pizza in the oven
- 28:26 Best Bites: our favorite dishes of the week including a "Double Toro" bite
- 45:03 The Dish: events and pop-ups in and around Philadelphia
And of course, we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are:
- If your restaurant or company wants to be in the headlines for all the right reasons, click here to discover how Peter Breslow Consulting and PR can take your business to the next level
- Social media and digital content are two of the most important things you can create for your brand. Check out Breakdown Media, a one stop shop for all of your marketing needs.
Connect with us on Instagram, and share your eating adventures by tagging us in your posts so we can talk about them on air.
Chicken meat sticks, Philly restaurant news, and some strong opinions about....well, you're just going to have to listen and find out.
Speaking of meat sticks, Marcos Espinoza aka Fidel Gastro stops by with Side Project Jerky's newest flavors, and things get interesting fast. Dave catches us up on everything he's been up to for the past few weeks, from here to Chicago to Costa Rica. Plus, a packed edition of The Sauce with major restaurant openings, hot takes (sorry, England), and a heads-up about those Iron Hill gift cards.
- 00:00 Marcos Espinoza aka Fidel Gastro with Side Project Jerky
- 14:00 Wit Wez: clean up after yourself!
- 20:30 Southeast Asian Market was packed: tips and tricks
- 27:18 Whatcha Been Eatin': a packed menu
- 45:03 The Sauce: Chef and Restaurant News
And of course, we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are:
- If your restaurant or company wants to be in the headlines for all the right reasons, click here to discover how Peter Breslow Consulting and PR can take your business to the next level
- Social media and digital content are two of the most important things you can create for your brand. Check out Breakdown Media, a one stop shop for all of your marketing needs.
Connect with us on Instagram, and share your eating adventures by tagging us in your posts so we can talk about them on air.
The gang's all here! Eli, Marisa and Dave are back together with Best Bites, food events and dinner pop-ups, and a guest whose restaurant is a longtime favorite of this podcast (and a nominee at The Tasties!). Sam Mink dives into the rich history of Oyster House, from the original location to the current faves on the menu that have kept Philadelphians coming back for over 50 years. Hear about different types of oysters and why they're so succulent, how Sam found out that the restaurant was honored by the James Beard Awards, and what's next for the Sansom Street staple.
- 00:00 Food delivery robots: yay or nay?
- 06:08 Sam Mink of Oyster House
- 09:48 History, switching locations and family-run ethos
- 24:53 Best Bites: a massive bluefin tuna, modern Mexican and beef tartare sliders
- 46:21 The Dish: Events and Pop-Ups in Philly
And of course, we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are:
- If your restaurant or company wants to be in the headlines for all the right reasons, click here to discover how Peter Breslow Consulting and PR can take your business to the next level
- Social media and digital content are two of the most important things you can create for your brand. Check out Breakdown Media, a one stop shop for all of your marketing needs.
Connect with us on Instagram and, of course, share your eating adventures with us, as well as tag us in your posts so we can talk about them on air!
Grab a snack and hit play: we've got a lot of eats for you. Delicious City welcomes Rachel Klein, who's bringing the plant-based flavor bombs she serves at Miss Rachel's Pantry into your home with a new subscription service. Eli and Marisa open up their food diaries for Whatcha Been Eatin', and you'll hear about a heartwarming experience at Philabundance Community Kitchen.
- 00:00 Marisa's moving experience at PCK with other Philly influencers
- 09:46 Eli's food diary and Philly stickers
- 12:14 Whatcha Been Eatin': everything we loved and then some
- 28:17 Rachel Klein of Miss Rachel's Pantry brings us vegan cheese
- 50:35 Food news, with lots of local restaurant openings
And of course, we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are:
- If your restaurant or company wants to be in the headlines for all the right reasons, click here to discover how Peter Breslow Consulting and PR can take your business to the next level
- Social media and digital content are two of the most important things you can create for your brand. Check out Breakdown Media, a one stop shop for all of your marketing needs.
Connect with us on Instagram and, of course, share your eating adventures with us, as well as tag us in your posts so we can talk about them on air!
You know Delicious City loves a high class sandwich, and today's guest has plenty to go around. Philly-based self-proclaimed pothead, comedian and activist N.A. Poe just announced that The Monto, a collaboration with the owners of Fergie's Pub, is coming to Old City this month. He gives us all the details on that, and the latest on Poe's Sandwich Joint, Poe's Side Piece in Human Robot, and the kitchen at Poison Heart. Plus: James Beard nominees for 2026, spring events and dinners in Philly, and we figure out exactly what a "spice bag" is.
(00:00) James Beard nominees: Philly represent
(12:58) N.A. Poe of Poe's Sandwich Joint and more
(13:45) The Monto: Irish and Italian collide in Old City
(16:27) Activism around legalizing cannabis
(31:05) What are spice bags?
(38:40) Best Bites: the best thing we ate this week
(51:51) The Dish: Events and Pop-ups in April
And of course, we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are:
- If your restaurant or company wants to be in the headlines for all the right reasons, click here to discover how Peter Breslow Consulting and PR can take your business to the next level
- Social media and digital content are two of the most important things you can create for your brand. Check out Breakdown Media, a one stop shop for all of your marketing needs.
We're cleared for takeoff! In this special episode of Delicious City, Eli and Marisa are live from the Philadelphia International Airport to celebrate PHL Cheesesteak Week. They cover the record-breaking cheesesteak moment that made history at the airport, talk to sandwich expert Mike Madaio about his new book dedicated to the city's greatest sandwiches, and welcome Kosuke and Tomomi Chujo to find out how they're spreading Philly love across the globe at Nihombashi Philly Tokyo.
(08:01) Mike Madaio, author of 'A History of Philadelphia Sandwiches'
(14:34) World's longest line of cheesesteaks
(18:45) Never-fail airport snacks
(23:15) Philly-based restaurants at the PHL airport
(35:57) Kosuke and Tomomi Chujo of Nihombashi Philly Tokyo
And of course, we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are:
- If your restaurant or company wants to be in the headlines for all the right reasons, click here to discover how Peter Breslow Consulting and PR can take your business to the next level
- Social media and digital content are two of the most important things you can create for your brand. Check out Breakdown Media, a one stop shop for all of your marketing needs.
Philly is lucky to have so many gluten-free options, all of them delicious. Kerri Sitrin of Sitrin Consulting and Radio Sara of WMMR and Breakdown Media joined Chef Eli in his kitchen to sound off on their favorite snacks and spots.
This episode isn't just for the gluten-free gang - we also shout out spots for vegetarians and vegans, plus a few allergy-aware restaurants around Philadelphia where you can order more than a glass of water.
Know someone in your life who is gluten free, vegetarian, or sensitive to certain ingredients? Share this podcast with them so they know exactly where to eat, stress free.
- (00:00) Sara's Metallica cheesesteak shirt
- (05:38) Kerri Sitrin and Gluten Free Eats
- (37:18) Vegetarian and Vegan Locations
- (43:43) Best Bites: Our favorite meals of the week
- (54:20) The Dish: Events and Pop-Ups
And of course, we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are:
- If your restaurant or company wants to be in the headlines for all the right reasons, click here to discover how Peter Breslow Consulting and PR can take your business to the next level
- Social media and digital content are two of the most important things you can create for your brand. Check out Breakdown Media, a one stop shop for all of your marketing needs.
Welcome to March in Philadelphia: one day it's 80 degrees outside, and the next it's snowing. Late-winter flavors are in season, but when you get that brief taste of warm weather, you're craving summer produce. If your palette is confused, you've come to the right place. With help from Josh Moore, aka @JoshEatsPhilly, Eli and Marisa create your Philly dining checklist, from multi-course dinners to easy take out.
Plus: Chef Tim Dearing of Úle tells the story behind a special dinner happening this week, benefitting the Everywhere Project, which supports harm reduction and overdose prevention in Philly.
- (02:17) Knowing your server's name
- (05:13) Chef Tim Dearing discusses the charity dinner in honor of Rye Crofter
- (24:15) Whatcha Been Eatin' with JoshEatsPhilly: bookmark these restaurants now!
- (42:00) Why Philly "false spring" is hard for chefs
- (47:48) Chef and Restaurant Happenings
And of course, we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are:
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You've heard about Gilda's outstanding breakfast sandwiches and creamy natas on Delicious City. Now, three years in, Brian Mattera is in the studio to reflect on how far this beloved Fishtown cafe has come. With guest co-host Josh Moore, aka @JoshEatsPhilly, they talk about the playful community spirit behind the food and the brand, connecting with the neighborhood through chef collabs and quirky merch, and what's ahead for Gilda. And there's lots of beverage talk if you're thirsty: margaritas, Diet Coke, canned water, iced coffee, and more…
- (00:00) Diet Coke in cereal and drinking from the hose
- (09:29) JoshEatsPhilly, award winning influencer, shares his journey
- (21:12) Brian Mattera on Gilda's 3rd anniversary
- (34:40) Cheap margarita horror stories
- (37:15) Best Bites: Breakfast sandwiches and pesto pasta
- (51:17) The Dish: Events and Pop-Ups in Philadelphia
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In honor of the looming 250th birthday of America and 800th episode of "The Simpsons", The Simpson family took a trip to none other than the city of brotherly love, and we are here to untangle it. We cover the details you might have missed, what we would have loved to see in it, and most importantly… the food.
After reliving the latest "The Simpsons" episode, we run through the food that's been making us drop everything, including IKEA? In this episode you'll know where to have your next bite and have some fun.
- (00:00) Party Favor Brainstorming
- (07:55) Simpsons Philadelphia Episode Critiques and Praises
- (10:40) Philadelphia Food Seen Through Homer
- (25:02) Whatcha Been Eatin': IKEA, Oysters & Hotpot
- (43:48) Eli's Wild IKEA Story
- (49:04) Food News and Updates
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Jill Weber has traveled the globe as an archeologist, and she brings touches of the cultures from her adventures (and her deep wine knowledge) back home to Philly so we can all experience it, too. As the founder of Sojourn Philly, Jill curates unforgettable dining spots, wine tastings, and creative collaborations, all inspired by her journeys.
She's also a member of the Sisterly Love Collective, which is celebrating its 5th anniversary with a "pink tie" event on March 8th. In Delicious City's 150th episode (!!) Jill joins us to talk dinosaur bones, wines with Band-Aid undertones (that are actually good!), and so much more. And as if we didn't have enough to celebrate, we've also got a birthday surprise for Dave!
- (00:58) We made it to 150!
- (06:09) Chef Reuby's rangoon surprise
- (14:22) Jill Weber talks animal bones and wine
- (31:41) Hot take: deviled eggs and rosé all day
- (32:56) Sisterly Love Collective: empowering restauranteurs in Philly
- (41:40) Best Bites: from birria to burgers
- (53:43) The Dish: Collabs you don't want to miss
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We're still feeling the good vibes from The Tasties, and the gang has the most decorated winner from the night in studio: Dan Suro. If you've ever wondered what gives Tequilas its staying power, Dan and his family have the process locked in. We find out how Tequilas made a comeback after a fire in 2023, and how Philly rallied behind them. Dan's also the man behind La Jefa, an extension of Tequilas that specializes in award-winning cocktails.
- (00:00) Eli's Super Bowl angst
- (06:04) Dan Suro of La Jefa and Tequilas
- (14:06) Running a family restaurant for generations
- (30:57) Wit Wez: Tipping delivery drivers
- (32:35) Whatcha Been Eatin': breakfast tacos and shrimp sliders
- (45:58) Food News and Chef Moves
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The Tasties, WOW! What started as a humble effort to spotlight Philly's food scene has grown into something truly special. Eli, Marisa and Dave recap the moments from the ceremony that tugged at our heartstrings, and the bites from the afterparty that made out mouths water.
Thank you to all of the nominees, the chefs and bartenders who served up an amazing spread that night, the staff at Live Casino and Hotel, plus everyone who added the extra flavor to make The Tasties an unforgettable experience. Most of all, thank YOU for showing up to celebrate Philly hospitality! The full list of award winners is up at DeliciousCityPodcast.com. Tag us in your best bite of the night on Instagram: @deliciouscitypodcast
- (01:47) Happy birthday Chef Eli!
- (07:22) Behind the scenes at The Tasties
- (17:21) Emotional moments from the ceremony
- (42:51) Best Bites from afterparty
- (54:29) Events, Pop-Ups and Collabs in Philly
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Dave's back on the pod with Eli and Marisa, and there's a ton of Best Bites to recap. If you're getting cabin fever and don't know where to go eat, we've got you. Alyssa Termini of C-CAP, the Careers through Culinary Arts Program, stops in to talk about how she and her team are preparing the next generation of restaurant professionals in Philadelphia, and how you can help. Her students have worked on Delicious City events like Hoagie Throwdown, and they'll be at The Tasties, which is THIS SUNDAY 2/1! Who will take home the Golden Pig? Get your tickets and join us at Live Casino & Hotel to find out. DeliciousCityPodcast.com has all the info.
- (00:00) James Beard Semi-Finalists
- (07:49) Alyssa Termini from C-CAP
- (20:21) Best Bites: New spots and old favorites
- (33:30) Enough with neon signs and garden walls!
- (41:31) Tasties Updates: Philly's biggest night in food
- (46:02) The Saucy Dish: Special dinners, food news and more
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Award winning restaurateur Ellen Yin stops by Delicious City's studio setup in The Back Room at High Street, and we left inspired! With High Street Hospitality Group, she launched multiple Philly restaurants that have become mainstays, with more on the way.
Ellen does all of this while building community within the industry, whether it's through Sisterly Love Collective or by supporting a number of charity events and initiatives throughout the city.
Plus: Eli and Marisa dive into the latest food news for 2026, and dish out more details on The Tasties.
Speaking of The Tasties, VIP tickets are sold out! Get Full Experience or Afterparty Only tickets for Sunday, February 1st at Live Casino & Hotel while they last.
- 00:00 A 90's video room at the Tasties?!
- 07:00 A conversation with Ellen Yin
- 15:30 Philabundance is doing amazing work
- 25:52 Greg Vernick's story about Ellen: confirm or deny?
- 28:33 More Tasties vendors and experiences!
- 39:36 The Sauce: Chef news and restaurant openings
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We're kicking off 2026 in The Back Room at High Street with one of Philly's favorite culinary couples: Dionicio Jiménez and Mariangeli Alicea Saez. They share an update on Cantina La Martina's transition and all the places you can now find them cooking across the area. We dive into what it means to give back, why Kensington will always hold a place in their hearts, and how Mexican cuisine goes far beyond Taco Tuesday.
Dionicio and Mariangeli also remember the emotional moment they accepted last year's Chef of the Year trophy at The Tasties, and why that particular award was so meaningful. Plus: the return of La Tamalada, the unofficial pregame to The Tasties on Sunday, February 1st! And speaking of that party, we have a ton of updates on what you'll eat, drink and experience there, so let's dive in…
- (00:00) Stadium pro tip for wine lovers
- (07:04) Dionicio Jiménez and Mariangeli Alicea Saez
- (14:15) Community engagement in Kensington
- (29:48) Win a trip to Mexico - Eli's never been!
- (38:48) La Tamalada: All the details
- (44:44) The Tasties: What you'll eat, drink and experience
- (01:03:24) The Dish: Events, Pop-Ups and Collabs
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Happy Holidays and Happy Victory Monday (GO BIRDS!) Delicious City will be back in the studio in January with fresh finds and lots of food news for 2026. In this special bonus episode, legendary food critic Craig LaBan turns the tables and interviews Eli, Marisa, and Dave in front of a live audience.
The conversation, recorded on stage at The Fillmore during Philadelphia Inquirer Food Fest in November, dives deep into the podcast origins and everyone's unique culinary journeys. Craig also asks for Michelin picks, since the guide hadn't hit Philly yet at the time of recording - listen to find out whose predictions were on point!
- 00:00 Thanks for another great year!
- 01:32 We're live at Inquirer Food Fest
- 03:33 Delicious City origin stories
- 18:40 How restaurant culture has evolved in Philly
- 26:06 How will Michelin affect the food scene
- 39:47 Recent Best Bites
- 44:27 Michelin predictions
We are so excited for 2026 and look forward to continuing to bring you tasty content for your food loving ears as well as great events such as The Tasties – Philadelphia's Biggest Night in Food – Delicious City tailgates, and of course, Hoagie Throwdown 2.0!
Cheers to an incredible 2025 and we look forward to an even more thrilling 2026! 🥂
It's been another year of unforgettable meals. From friends' living rooms to Philly's luxury hotels, we scoured the city for the best bites of the year so we could bring them to YOU to share. Thank you to our podcast family for a great 2025! Listen as we recap the highlights of the year, announce The Tasties People's Choice nominees, and catch up with Trashy Wall Art creator Braden Young.
- 03:27 Eli's gifts
- 10:30 Braden Young of Trashy Wall Art
- 26:45 Our Best Bites of 2025
- 48:48 Vote Now for The Tasties People's Choice Nominees
- 54:52 The Sauce: events and dinners around Philly
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Greg Vernick is in the studio with a major exclusive: Emilia, his new Italian restaurant, is coming to Fishtown. Years in the making, Chef tells us all the details - plus his Philly-rooted culinary journey, what makes Fishtown such a special neighborhood, and how he builds an all-star team. Eli, Marisa and Dave also run down where to score the best pasta sauces, salads, and chocolate chip cookies in the city.
We've also got updates on The Tasties, Philly's biggest night in food, happening on February 1st at Live Casino and Hotel. Listen for the list of amazing bites you'll be treated to at the ceremony and afterparty. There's also a brand new award and grant for up-and-comers in the industry: the Future Tastemaker Award. Nominate the next food and hospitality star now at DeliciousCityPodcast.com.
- 00:00 Dave doesn't do salads
- 08:29 The Tasties: Submissions Open for Future Tastemaker Award
- 12:06 Greg Vernick
- 23:45 Details on Emilia, Greg's new restaurant
- 42:52 Best Bites
- 59:19 The Tasties: Food Vendors & more
- 01:02:49 The Dish: So many Seven Fishes dinners!
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The Tasties are back with even more nominees, because there's so much to celebrate in the Philly food scene! Eli, Marisa and Dave tell us who's up for Chef of the Year, Best New Restaurant, Craft Cocktail Excellence, the Icon Award and more. Get tickets at DeliciousCityPodcast.com, walk the red carpet on February 1st, enjoy the best bites in the city, and be with us LIVE to see who takes home the Golden Pig. Plus: follow @deliciouscitypodcast on Instagram for updates on how you can nominate the best in the biz in a few special categories.
- 00:00 Nominee party recap
- 03:33 Tasties Gift Box: get yours before 12/10!
- 04:50 Tasties Nominee List for 2026
- 28:27 The Sauce: Chef and Restaurant News
And of course, we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are:
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Michelin stars have officially been awarded in Philadelphia, and Delicious City has a lot of thoughts… Congrats to everyone who was recognized! Eli, Marisa and Dave share highlights from the ceremony, and name the chefs who they think were overlooked this year. Plus, Sydney Adams and Tom Caruso of Pray Tell Wines bring their playful and classy sips to the studio and let us in on their winemaking process, and what's making their blends resonate here in Philly.
- 00:00 Marisa is back!
- 04:29 Pray Tell Wines
- 12:25 Fishtown vs. Kensington
- 34:03 Best Bites from New Restaurants
- 46:58 Michelin Hot Takes: Celebrations, Snubs and more
And of course, we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are:
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"Teach a man to fish, and he'll learn how to fish fry." Chef Chaz Brown has a tasty way to fight invasive species and help the environment: eat the fish! He tells Eli and Dave where we can devour his Fish Fry platters and shrimp hoagies at his new concept, Rumblefish. (sneak peek on Sunday, November 30 at Amy's Pastelillos) The gang also cover the conclusion of the Google scam review drama, the perfect takeaway container and crisping method for French fries, and where to go the week of Thanksgiving in and around Philly. (As a bonus, go back and check out the last time Chaz was in studio with us on Episode 118 )
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- 00:00 The magical allure of a roadside fish or burger shack
- 04:33 Tasties Gift Box: On Sale Now!
- 05:47 Chef Chaz Brown in studio
- 12:47 What sets Rumblefish apart
- 25:26 Whatcha Been Eatin': chicken, pasta and a lemongrass cheesesteak
- 46:16 The Sauce: Chef Moves and Restaurant News
And of course, we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are:
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This week we'll finally find out which restaurants in Philadelphia get a Michelin Star. Eli and Dave make their predictions on which spots and chefs will receive the honor. Then they welcome George Murkowicz of 1906 in Longwood Gardens, who brings some amazing osetra caviar from Caviar XS and make-your-own Wagyu hand rolls to spoil the cohosts. Chef George talks about acclimating to Philadelphia, the fresh ingredients he uses in his dishes at the Garden, and everyone shouts out their Best Bite of the week.
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- 00:00 Michelin predictions
- 16:14 Chef George Murkowicz
- 32:52 Best Bites: Eli discovers some delicious new Thai food that just hit Philly this past year and a full discussion around soup season ensues
- 48:13 The Dish: Events, Pop-Ups and Collabs in November
And of course, we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are:
- In the mood for fresh, fast and healthy? Then you need to be dialing up the Honeygrow App and ordering your favorite salad or noodles. And if you're a Sriracha lover, Honeygrow has just launched their seasonal Sriracha Tahini Stirfry. Use discount code DCPodcast to get $3 off any order of $20 or more when you order from the Honeygrow app.
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Darnel's Cakes is a Philadelphia bake shop powered by a mission: to raise awareness about the HIV/AIDS epidemic and support local organizations who are working to fight the virus, disease, and stigmas attached. Chef Kyle Cuffie-Scott tells Delicious City how the cafe was born from tragedy after the loss of his cousin Darnel gave him a new purpose. Then, the gang dives into the sweet stuff, literally, and learns that the shop is more than cakes - they've got breakfast and lunch covered too.
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- 00:00 Feeding Time TV origins
- 07:54 Kyle Cuffie-Scott from Darnel's Cakes
- 28:33 Dave's beef with oatmeal raisin cookies
- 33:19 Whatcha Been Eatin': a South Philly Serenade, tacos, and best leftovers
- 49:29 The Sauce: Chef and Restaurant news in Philly
And of course, we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are:
- In the mood for fresh, fast and healthy? Then you need to be dialing up the Honeygrow App and ordering your favorite salad or noodles. And if you're a Sriracha lover, Honeygrow has just launched their seasonal Sriracha Tahini Stirfry. Use discount code DCPodcast to get $3 off any order of $20 or more when you order from the Honeygrow app.
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Nothing beats freshly baked bread: it's comfort, warmth, and a vessel for everything from chocolate to cheeses. Chef Christina McKeough is with Delicious City to talk about Philly's newest bakery, the Bread Room. By day they offer their signature breads and pastries, and by night they teach the techniques that have made their bakery one of the most anticipated openings of the season. Plus: Best Bites, The Dish, and tickets for The Tasties go on sale this week!
- 00:00 Dave's ticket rant
- 06:33 Christina McKeough from The Bread Room
- 31:02 Best Bites: BBQ, custard pie and mackerel
- 43:56 Tasties Tix On Sale!
- 46:36 The Dish - Events and Pop-Ups
And of course, we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are:
- In the mood for fresh, fast and healthy? Then you need to be dialing up the Honeygrow App and ordering your favorite salad or noodles. And if you're a Sriracha lover, Honeygrow has just launched their seasonal Sriracha Tahini Stirfry. Use discount code DCPodcast to get $3 off any order of $20 or more when you order from the Honeygrow app.
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Eli, Marisa and Dave hit up a ton of new spots in and around Philly over the past few weeks, and in this episode, they'll tell you which ones should be at the top of your list. Then they welcome the newest Delicious City partner, Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley. He's a newcomer to Broad Street, but a seasoned connoisseur of soul food, and he brings a taste of his menu to the studios (along with a few strong drinks!).
And drumroll, please… The Tasties are BACK! Early bird tickets for Philly's biggest night in food go on sale November 4th at 9am at DeliciousCityPodcast.com. The awards ceremony and party will return to Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia on Sunday, February 1st, 2026. If you thought last year was epic, wait til you see what we've got in store this year - you don't want to miss it.
- 00:00 Ever been drunk on air?
- 04:21 Whatcha Been Eatin': Sake, soups, and Virginia eats
- 22:41 Kitchen + Cocktails by Kevin Kelley
- 39:46 The Tasties: Ticket Info
- 44:04 The Sauce: Food news and restaurant moves
Thank you to our partners Peter Breslow PR and Kitchen + Kocktails for fueling this episode
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Ever had sumac in a cookie? Manna Bakery is popping up all over Philadelphia with Chef Saif Manna's beautiful and tasty treats. He joins Eli, Marisa and Dave in studio to reveal some of the more creative ingredients that go into his baked goods. He tells the story of his culinary journey tracing back to cooking with his grandma as a child, to launching Philly's first Levantine inspired baking pop-up and creating unique bites for special collabs with the city's most sought-after chefs.
Make sure you're following on Instagram for a special announcement this week about The Tasties: @deliciouscitypodcast
- 00:00 Leftovers and 'soup genres'
- 07:39 Saif Manna of Manna Bakery
- 38:51 Best Bites: Saquon Barkley's steakhouse order, and a vegan burger
- 50:00 The Dish: Spooky spots and Michelin anticipation
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- In the mood for fresh, fast and healthy? Then you need to be dialing up the Honeygrow App and ordering your favorite salad or noodles. And if you're a Sriracha lover, Honeygrow has just launched their seasonal Sriracha Tahini Stirfry. Use discount code TASTY to get $3 off any order of $15 or more did you order from the Honeygrow app.
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Ciao! Dave's back from an epic adventure across Europe, and he came back with mouthwatering stories from wine tours and mortadella in Italy to top-tier tapas in the Canary Islands. Meanwhile, Philly's been serving up its own buzz with award-winning chefs and restaurants making national headlines. The gang recaps all of it, plus plenty of pop-ups and hidden gem openings in all corners of the city.
- 01:28 Hit 'em with the "Konichiwa"
- 04:00 Dave's Trip to Italy and Spain
- 21:07 Philly Chefs Get National Recognition
- 23:18 Whatcha Been Eatin': Melon, full moons and Pac-Man
- 47:58 The Dish: Events and Pop-Ups in Philly
- 50:09 The Sauce: Food and Restaurant News
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Four freakin’ years of Delicious City Philly! Eli’s got a bunch of birthday surprises for Marisa and Dave, each one of them more mouthwatering than the last. Along the way we learn about juice box sake and the “rules” of omakase, east coast vs. west coast beer, and seasonal cake flavors that’ll blow your mind. Indulge with us and see the celebration on Instagram: @deliciouscitypodcast. And thank YOU, Philly, for sharing this podcast with us all these years!
- 00:00 Catching up after a quick podcast break
- 05:29 Kevin Yanaga, The Sushi Whisperer from Yanaga Kappo Izakaya
- 15:00 Dave’s omakase rant
- 33:55 A toast with Jake Atkinson, who brought us Human Robot beer
- 37:42 The Ballast Point Sale
- 49:54 Esy Arthur with a custom birthday cake from The Cake Vault
- 01:03:00 Crunchy ice cream cake hack
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- In the mood for fresh, fast and healthy? Then you need to be dialing up the Honeygrow App and ordering your favorite salad or noodles. And if you're a crab lover, Honeygrow has just launched their seasonal Chesapeake Crab Stirfry and it's here just in time for summer. Use discount code TASTY to get $3 off any order of $15 or more did you order from the Honeygrow app. Valid through 9/8
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- Social media and digital content are two of the most important things you can create for your brand. Check out Breakdown Media, a one stop shop for all of your marketing needs.
The Philadelphia Eagles are 3-0. Red October is almost here. So where do you go to watch the games? Eli, Marisa and Dave name their favorite places to watch Philly sports (and get some good bites in the process), with a few that you might not expect as go-to spots. Plus, a ton of new restaurants to check out (aside from Borromini).
- 00:00 New cocktail trend: SnackTails
- 06:01 Bars and Restaurants to Watch Philly Sports
- 22:27 Whatcha Been Eatin’: Kimchi spaghetti, anyone?
- 39:39 The Sauce: Philly’s first women’s sports bar and a cheesesteak rivalry
And of course, we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are:
- In the mood for fresh, fast and healthy? Then you need to be dialing up the Honeygrow App and ordering your favorite salad or noodles.
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- Social media and digital content are two of the most important things you can create for your brand. Check out Breakdown Media, a one stop shop for all of your marketing needs.
If you haven't been to Sor Ynez yet, your Taco Tuesday is about to get a major upgrade. In studio with Delicious City today is Alex Tellez, their executive chef, and he tells the crew about his journey from Mexico City to New Hope to Philadelphia, where he's adding vibrant flavor to the Fishtown/Kensington culinary community. They also talk about ways to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in our city, making your own hot sauce, and how to assemble a Mexican brunch dish.
- 00:00 New Herr's chip flavor
- 04:31 Chef Alex Tellez of Sor Ynez
- 09:49 Creating hot sauce and spices
- 18:47 Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
- 29:01 Best Bites: From Caesar toast to sweet breads
- 46:00 The Dish, with a collab announcement with Midnight Pasta!
And of course, we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are:
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Eli, Marisa and Dave were so pumped after the first ever Hoagie Throwdown that they couldn’t wait for the next studio recording and jumped on a call to recap the madness. From hot pink hoagies to bread beatdowns (literally) it was a wild day.
While this episode's sound quality might not be, that's because we weren't able to get into the studio fast enough and we wanted to get this recorded and published ASAP. If you were there, I'm sure you'll love reminiscing with us, and if you weren't, well, there's always next year!
The gang reveals the winners of the People’s Choice Hoagie, the Iron Chef Sandwich Competition, and the main event match, which had an insane twist ending!
Follow @deliciouscitypodcast for lots of clips being posted this week, and thank you to every hoagie maker, Philly foodie and wrestling fan who came to Other Half Brewing last Sunday. We’ll do it again next year for sure. And speaking of events, keep an eye out for the 2026 Tasties, coming soon…
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Hope you're enjoying this beautiful holiday weekend in Philly with lots of good eats! This week, Eli and Dave welcome Justin Rosenberg to Delicious City. He’s the CEO of Honeygrow, and you know how much we love our stir fry - and locally sourced meals - on this podcast. We learn how Justin searched high and low for the perfect noodle, how the menu was created to be tasty and sustainable, and get the scoop on the JT Realmuto collab that’s coming soon.
- 03:29 Hoagie Throwdown is Sunday 9/7: Get tickets at DeliciousCityPodcast.com
- 09:44 Justin Rosenberg of Honeygrow
- 21:30 Dumpster diving for noodles
- 40:36 Whatcha Been Eatin’: Longwood Gardens and lobster ravioli
- 56:47 The Sauce: Psychedelic pizza and a secret garden
And of course, we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are:
- In the mood for fresh, fast and healthy? Then you need to be dialing up the Honeygrow App and ordering your favorite salad or noodles. And if you're a crab lover, Honeygrow has just launched their seasonal Chesapeake Crab Stirfry and it's here just in time for summer. Use discount code TASTY to get $3 off any order of $15 or more did you order from the Honeygrow app. Valid through 9/8
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This episode is stacked with Best Bites, and even though we ran into a technical glitch when recording this episode, but it’s not stopping us from running down our favorite Philly eats in delicious detail. Eli and Dave welcome Justine from Vincent Giordano Corporation Deli Products to the studio - they’re feeding the beast that is Hoagie Throwdown, and you better get your tickets before they’re gone at DeliciousCityPodcast.com! Plus she gives us an inside look at working with hoagie heavyweights like Wawa and Jersey Mike’s.
- 00:00 Viral video of a car hitting a restaurant
- 04:11 Justine Giordano talks deli conventions, surfing, art and more
- 23:18 Hoagie Throwdown is on September 7th!
- 29:39 Best Bites, and the greatest Chicken Milanese Dave’s ever had
- 52:19 The Dish: Lots left to eat in August around Philly
And of course, we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are:
- In the mood for fresh, fast and healthy? Then you need to be dialing up the Honeygrow App and ordering your favorite salad or noodles. And if you're a crab lover, Honeygrow has just launched their seasonal Chesapeake Crab Stirfry and it's here just in time for summer. Use discount code TASTY to get $3 off any order of $15 or more did you order from the Honeygrow app. Valid through 9/8
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Nick Murphy of Breakdown Media is usually behind the camera recording Delicious City, but for this episode, he's at the mic to talk with Eli and Marisa about everything they’ve eaten in August so far. They also reveal more Hoagie Throwdown competitors (tickets for 9/7 are on sale now), run down a list of the top 20 food trends of the past 20 years, and Nick has fond memories (and a few regrets) from his Olive Garden days.
06:28 Hoagie Throwdown competitors revealed
12:30 In It To Win It: VIP Tickets for Hoagie Throwdown
16:21 Eater's Biggest Food Trends of the Past 20 Years
32:26 Nick's Olive Garden experience
35:49 Whatcha Been Eatin': veggie burgers and Christmas In July
51:40 The Sauce: a new Starr restaurant, plus beer gardens and bakeries
We could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are:
- In the mood for fresh, fast and healthy? Then you need to be dialing up the Honeygrow App and ordering your favorite salad or noodles. And if you're a crab lover, Honeygrow has just launched their seasonal Chesapeake Crab Stirfry and it's here just in time for summer. Use discount code TASTY to get $3 off any order of $15 or more did you order from the Honeygrow app. Valid through 9/8
- If your restaurant or company wants to be in the headlines for all the right reasons, click here to discover how Peter Breslow Consulting and PR can take your business to the next level
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What’s the difference between good and great pizza? After making pizza in his garage, at pop-ups, and now in Kensington at Char, Viraj Thomas has a pretty good idea. We talk about perfect crusts, overrated pizzas, and how to cut through social media hype to deliver a truly great slice. Plus: Best Bites, and more Hoagie Throwdown vendors revealed! Get tickets for Sunday 9/7 at DeliciousCityPodcast.com.
04:16 Viraj tells us how he took his pizza from garage to brick-and-mortar
14:41 Most overrated pizzas and social media hype
25:27 Hoagie Throwdown: all the delicious details!
33:45 Best Bites: classic Italian, new Polish, tacos and banh mi
44:09 The Dish: Don’t miss out all on all these tasty summertime events
We could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are:
- In the mood for fresh, fast and healthy? Then you need to be dialing up the Honeygrow App and ordering your favorite salad or noodles. And if you're a crab lover, Honeygrow has just launched their seasonal Chesapeake Crab Stirfry and it's here just in time for summer. Use discount code TASTY to get $3 off any order of $15 or more did you order from the Honeygrow app. Valid through 9/8
- If your restaurant or company wants to be in the headlines for all the right reasons, click here to discover how Peter Breslow Consulting and PR can take your business to the next level
- Social media and digital content are two of the most important things you can create for your brand. Check out Breakdown Media, a one stop shop for all of your marketing needs.
Spoiler alert! We’re breaking down what we loved and what annoyed us in Season 4 of The Bear. Will Carmy ever finish a sentence? Will Computer get his own spin-off? And which Philly restaurant reminds us of The Bear the most? Drop your thoughts on Instagram: @deliciouscitypodcast. Plus: spicy ice cream, a Provenance pop-up, and the best places to try in Atlantic City.
- 00:00 Tomato talk because things are getting serious out there
- 06:38 The Bear Season 4 Recap
- 31:29 Hoagie Throwdown Details: Vendors and wrestlers revealed
- 44:38 Whatcha Been Eatin’: Everything we’re trying this summer
- 01:03:39 The Sauce: Philly restaurant expansions and more
And of course, we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are:
- In the mood for fresh, fast and healthy? Then you need to be dialing up the Honeygrow App and ordering your favorite salad or noodles. And if you're a crab lover, Honeygrow has just launched their seasonal Chesapeake Crab Stirfry and it's here just in time for summer. Use discount code TASTY to get $3 off any order of $15 or more did you order from the Honeygrow app. Valid through 9/8
- If your restaurant or company wants to be in the headlines for all the right reasons, click here to discover how Peter Breslow Consulting and PR can take your business to the next level
- Social media and digital content are two of the most important things you can create for your brand. Check out Breakdown Media, a one stop shop for all of your marketing needs.
Get ready, Philly - this is the main event you've been hungry for! Hoagie Throwdown, presented by Delicious City Podcast, is where the city's best sandwich chefs will go head-to-head for hoagie glory. On Sunday September 7th at Other Half Brewing in Fishtown, the winner of the championship belt will be chosen by YOU. And while the cold cuts are flying, pro wrestlers will throw down in the ring just feet away. Jay Vereen from Wooder Ice is in studio with Eli, Marisa and Dave to roll out this one-of-a-kind event. Early bird tickets are on sale now.
- 00:00 Philly Mag’s 2025 Best of Philly list is out
- 04:04 Jay from Wooder Ice is here
- 05:11 Get ready for Hoagie Throwdown!
- 20:41 Best Bites: Octopus, steak and hot dogs
- 39:35 The Dish - events and pop ups, plus Dave’s Wu-Tang experience and water ice tips
Big thanks to our podcast sponsors:
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GO BIRDS! Connor Barwin, member of the 2025 Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles, gives us all the details on this weekend’s Make The World Better concerts at FDR Park. Get tickets and learn more about the foundation at MTWBconcert.com. As a coach and former player he has unique insights both on and off the field: Connor also breaks down Eagles cafeteria culture and the chefs that fuel the players, and names his favorite restaurants in Philly (plus a few he can’t wait to try!).
- 04:02 Connor Barwin In Studio
- 30:23 Whatcha Been Eatin’, from Fishtown all the way to Atlantic City
- 54:08 In It To Win It: Enter for a $100 gift card to Miss Saigon
- 55:23 The Bear: Watch the new season before our deep dive next week!
- 56:53 The Sauce: Restaurant openings, chef news and big moves
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In the mood for fresh, fast and healthy? Then you need to be dialing up the Honeygrow App and ordering your favorite salad or noodles. And if you're a crab lover, Honeygrow has just launched their seasonal Chesapeake Crab Stirfry and it's here just in time for summer. Use discount code TASTY to get $3 off any order of $15 or more did you order from the Honeygrow app. Valid through 9/8
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Love hot dogs? So does Royal Tavern, and they’re bringing back the Dog Days of Summer for a second year after a wildly successful first run. Eli, Marisa and Dave get their glizzy on with creative toppings, hot dog trivia, Best Bites and more with Chef Nick Macri. Plus: Marisa gets a hotel room tattoo, and Dave takes us on an epic pizza tour.
- 00:00 Tornadoes and tattoos
- 07:28 Burgers, dogs and desserts with Nic Macri
- 30:16 Hot Dog Pop Quiz
- 38:38 New season of The Bear
- 41:29 Best Bites: Pizza, banh mi and lobster ravioli
- 57:46 The Dish: Summer collabs we’re excited for
And of course, we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are:
- In the mood for fresh, fast and healthy? Then you need to be dialing up the Honeygrow App and ordering your favorite salad or noodles. And if you're a crab lover, Honeygrow has just launched their seasonal Chesapeake Crab Stirfry and it's here just in time for summer. Use discount code TASTY to get $3 off any order of $15 or more did you order from the Honeygrow app. Valid through 9/8
- If your restaurant or company wants to be in the headlines for all the right reasons, click here to discover how Peter Breslow Consulting and PR can take your business to the next level
- Social media and digital content are two of the most important things you can create for your brand. Check out Breakdown Media, a one stop shop for all of your marketing needs.
Dave Wez is back in the studio with us and he’s got a lot to fill us in on with Whatcha Been Eatin’! We also dive into famous food scenes in movies (tell us your favorites on Instagram: @deliciouscitypodcast), we find out what shots of booze we all ordered too many of in our 20s (and still order to this day when we’re feeling irresponsible) and we get the details on some exciting restaurant openings on the horizon from Philly’s most popular chefs. Have a snack nearby and hit play - you’ve got a lot of eating to do.
- 00:00 Waiting in long lines for food
- 09:02 Whatcha Been Eatin’: Pizza, ducks and Turkish dishes
- 26:40 In It To Win It: Enter for a $100 gift card to Attico from Center City District
- 34:00 Food in Movies: memorable food scenes
- 42:36 The Sauce: Philly Chef moves and restaurant news
And of course, we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are:
- In the mood for fresh, fast and healthy? Then you need to be dialing up the Honeygrow App and ordering your favorite salad or noodles. And if you're a crab lover, Honeygrow has just launched their seasonal Chesapeake Crab Stirfry and it's here just in time for summer. Use discount code TASTY to get $3 off any order of $15 or more did you order from the Honeygrow app. Valid through 9/8
- If your restaurant or company wants to be in the headlines for all the right reasons, click here to discover how Peter Breslow Consulting and PR can take your business to the next level
- Social media and digital content are two of the most important things you can create for your brand. Check out Breakdown Media, a one stop shop for all of your marketing needs.
When they’re not busy running their James Beard award-winning restaurant Mawn, where do Phila and Rachel Lorn eat and drink in Philly, and what will they choose as their Best Bite? We find out that and more on today’s episode of Delicious City. Mawn has quickly become one of the most popular spots in the city, and they’re preparing to open another in East Passyunk, so of course we got as many details as we could on the menu, opening date and more. Plus: a Philadelphian’s hot take on the Chicago food scene, and a ton of dinner events and festivals in July!
(00:00) Salons vs. Barbershops
(03:48) The James Beard Awards experience
(18:13) First glimpse of Sal, Phila and Rachel’s new restaurant
(22:50) Cambodian pride and the story behind the name Mawn
(30:35) Best Bites, and why to always keep your sauce at the table
(57:00) The Dish: Events, pop-ups and collabs in July
And of course, we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are:
- In the mood for fresh, fast and healthy? Then you need to be dialing up the Honeygrow App and ordering your favorite salad or noodles. And if you're a crab lover, Honeygrow has just launched their seasonal Chesapeake Crab Stirfry and it's here just in time for summer. Use discount code TASTY to get $3 off any order of $15 or more did you order from the Honeygrow app. Valid through 9/8
- If your restaurant or company wants to be in the headlines for all the right reasons, click here to discover how Peter Breslow Consulting and PR can take your business to the next level
- Social media and digital content are two of the most important things you can create for your brand. Check out Breakdown Media, a one stop shop for all of your marketing needs.
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Stay hydrated AND satiated during this week’s heat wave! Eli has a ton of recommendations for you to eat at, from Thai to Mexican and all cuisines in between. Marisa has a lot of shore shout-outs, and the gang take a trip down memory lane with their teenage music tastes and a Full House analysis. Sara discovers a new speakeasy behind a vending machine in Northern Liberties. Plus, In It To Win It is back! Get the secret word to win a $100 gift card to The Mulberry, thanks to our partners at Center City District.
(00:00) Beach Boys and Aerosmith CDs
(07:47) Whatcha Been Eatin’: Crickets on salad and veggie eats down the shore
(27:02) In It to Win It: The Mulberry
(31:23) Dining Al Fresco: Where to eat outdoors in Philly
(43:32) The Sauce: Make sure you’re dining out this summer, because there are a ton of new spots opening!
And of course, we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are:
- In the mood for fresh, fast and healthy? Then you need to be dialing up the Honeygrow App and ordering your favorite salad or noodles. And if you're a crab lover, Honeygrow has just launched their seasonal Chesapeake Crab Stirfry and it's here just in time for summer. Use discount code TASTY to get $3 off any order of $15 or more did you order from the Honeygrow app. Valid through 9/8
- If your restaurant or company wants to be in the headlines for all the right reasons, click here to discover how Peter Breslow Consulting and PR can take your business to the next level
- Social media and digital content are two of the most important things you can create for your brand. Check out Breakdown Media, a one stop shop for all of your marketing needs.
Chef Chaz Brown joins Eli and Marisa in the studio - bearing gifts of rice and rum! - to talk about how his Trinidadian roots and fine dining background came together to form The Oxtail Exchange. Currently a pop-up, Chaz shares his vision for its future, including a documentary that tells the powerful story behind it. Plus: this week’s Best Bites, and… are bugs having a moment in the food world?
(02:57) What’s up with Trenton’s slogan?
(05:16) Chaz Brown talks about his backstory and how he got to where he is today
(18:56) Chaz talks about his family's special rice they grow called Maruga Rice which has history dating back to Thomas Jefferson
(20:16) One of the worst smelling foods in the world that involves cooking with a gas mask
(28:45) The origin of the savory watermelon salad
(38:30) Best Bites, where we tell you about the one bite that stole the show
(1:00:10) The Dish: Events and Pop-Ups
And of course, we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are:
- In the mood for fresh, fast and healthy? Then you need to be dialing up the Honeygrow App and ordering your favorite salad or noodles. And if you're a crab lover, Honeygrow has just launched their seasonal Chesapeake Crab Stirfry and it's here just in time for summer. Use discount code TASTY to get $3 off any order of $15 or more did you order from the Honeygrow app. Valid through 9/8
- If your restaurant or company wants to be in the headlines for all the right reasons, click here to discover how Peter Breslow Consulting and PR can take your business to the next level
- Social media and digital content are two of the most important things you can create for your brand. Check out Breakdown Media, a one stop shop for all of your marketing needs.
Wednesday is the new Friday! Center City District’s SIPS program just kicked off its 21st season, with 94 restaurants participating this summer. It’s the perfect time to try a new-to-you spot or revisit an old favorite. Our friend Giavana Suraci Pruiti from CCD is here with tips on her faves, plus info on a new lunch special across Center City and the return of Open Streets.
- 00:00 Table shapes at restaurants
- 05:30 Giavana tells us what’s new on the SIPS list this year
- 34:17 Best Bites: the greatest strawberry dish of Eli’s life, Gia’s vegetarian picks, and Marisa tries something new at regular spot of hers
- 48:42 The Sauce: So. Many. Openings. Make your reservations now!
And of course, we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are:
- In the mood for fresh, fast and healthy? Then you need to be dialing up the Honeygrow App and ordering your favorite salad or noodles. And if you're a crab lover, Honeygrow has just launched their seasonal Chesapeake Crab Stirfry and it's here just in time for summer. Use discount code TASTY to get $3 off any order of $15 or more did you order from the Honeygrow app. Valid through 9/8
- If your restaurant or company wants to be in the headlines for all the right reasons, click here to discover how Peter Breslow Consulting and PR can take your business to the next level
- Social media and digital content are two of the most important things you can create for your brand. Check out Breakdown Media, a one stop shop for all of your marketing needs.
There’s a ton of places Delicious City has been eating from the city to the shore, so get ready to pin all these recs. Plus, we recap the tailgate that kicked off the summer season down at the ballpark. Thank you to everyone who partied with us, and thanks to our food parters for feeding us that day! Follow @deliciouscitypodcast on Instagram for another big event announcement coming soon…
- 00:00 Delicious City baseball cards and our custom design
- 04:53 Tailgate Recap: Go Phils!
- 13:34 Ice cream sample etiquette and waffle cones
- 31:45 Whatcha Been Eatin’: Sara brings her own dinner to the Metallica concert, Eli’s breakfast down the shore, and the Rittenhouse cookie spot Marisa’s craving
- 52:45 The Dish: fill your calendar with all these collabs and pop-ups and never have to ask “So where should we eat?” again
And of course, we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are:
- In the mood for fresh, fast and healthy? Then you need to be dialing up the Honeygrow App and ordering your favorite salad or noodles. And if you're a crab lover like we are, Honeygrow has just launched their seasonal Chesapeake Crab Stirfry and it's here just in time for summer. Use discount code TASTY to get $3 off any order of $15 or more did you order from the Honeygrow app. Valid through 9/8
- If your restaurant or company wants to be in the headlines for all the right reasons, click here to discover how Peter Breslow Consulting and PR can take your business to the next level
- Social media and digital content are two of the most important things you can create for your brand. Check out Breakdown Media, a one stop shop for all of your marketing needs.
With the Delicious City Tailgate Party just a few days away, Daniel Grobman is here to tell us about the meats he’s bringing to Lot G this Tuesday. He’s spicing things up at this event, just for us, with the help of Chef “Reuby” Reuben Asaram. A one-time-only collab! Back at Mike’s BBQ, he’s serving the tried and true recipes that keep barbecue lovers coming back for more. Daniel also explains how he got involved with Mike’s BBQ in the first place, his background in BBQ competitions, and what it’s been like to take over a beloved Philly brand and carry it forward.
- 00:00 Michelin Guide in Philadelphia
- 04:45 Daniel Grobman from Mike’s BBQ
- 20:10 Get your tailgate tickets! Sales close this Tuesday, so reserve yours in advance
- 22:52 Whatcha Been Eatin’: Boozy ice cream, New Jersey pizza, and mouthwatering Mediterranean
- 46:34 The Sauce: new spots in Fairmount, Kensington, Cherry Hill and more
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The Michelin Guide is coming to Philadelphia, and we have opinions! Eli, Marisa and Dave predict how this will shift the landscape of our city’s dining scene. Joining them this episode is Paul MacDonald. His cocktail creations can be found at The Lovers Bar at Friday Saturday Sunday, which is nominated for Outstanding Bar at this year’s James Beard Awards.
- 00:00 First time you needed to step up your game
- 06:21 Get your fill of BBQ and booze at our tailgate party on 5/27! Advance tix only (no day-of sales) at DeliciousCityPodcast.com
- 07:30 Paul MacDonald of Friday Saturday Sunday and the Lover’s Bar
- 26:48 Michelin Guide is now in Philly
- 41:23 Best Bites: Miso eggplant, a best beverage, and why Dave was secretly mad at his wife
- 49:32 Thanks Mackie - @mackies_meals on Instagram - for rounding up events and collabs for The Dish this week!
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When this podcast throws a party, we go all out. On May 27th, we’re hosting a tailgate that’s all Philly food and drinks, and we called in the tailgate pros to level up: 4th & Jawn. Gayle Saunders tells us all about his intense prep during football season (Go Birds!), what’s in store for baseball season, things that every tailgate should have, and the wild stories that come from passionate Philly sports fans. (Not to mention what's in store for the Delicious City Tailgate Party on 5/27)
- 02:07 The battle of long lines in South Philly
- 09:00 Gayle Saunders from 4th and Jawn
- 27:52 Essential tailgate food and odd tailgate food
- 32:08 Delicious City Tailgate additions
- 41:15 We want your feedback! Take the Delicious City Survey for a chance to win a $100 gift card to Franklin Fountain
- 41:41 Whatcha Been Eatin’: Tuna cutting, Chef Conference collabs and Filipino food
- 51:58 The Sauce: Restaurant and Chef News, with lots of openings in the Philadelphia area!
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Did you know that Wagyu tastes so good because the cattle are so relaxed? Some cows even listen to classical music! It’s true, and everything you need to know about Wagyu beef, you’ll hear on this episode of Delicious City. Nan Sato, founder of Wagyu Sommelier, brings her extensive knowledge of Japanese farming techniques, cuts, and preparation methods of authentic Wagyu meats to Philly and beyond.
Reminder to buy your Delicious City Tailgate tickets here
- 00:00 Uncrustables and sugary snacks
- 08:45 Nan Soto, Wagyu Somm, on the beauty of Japanese beef
- 23:32 Dave’s Wagyu cocktail creation
- 36:23 We’re giving away a pair of tickets to the most indulgent tailgate ever. Follow on Instagram @deliciouscitypodcast to enter
- 39:47 Take the Delicious City Listener Survey for a chance to win a $100 gift card to Franklin Fountain
- 40:15 Best Bites: Eli and Marisa find new flavors at old favorites, plus Dave’s oyster excursion
- 53:27 The Dish: Grab your tickets to these collab dinners now!
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Delicious City welcomes a guest co-host for this episode: Rebecca Foxman, aka Mrs. Feeding Time TV. As Dave’s wife she has a front row seat to all of his eating adventures, and she’s got plenty of her own to share with us, too. She’s the creator of Fox and Son Fair Foods, a must-visit in Reading Terminal Market, and you can find her all over the Philly food scene collaborating, educating, and of course, cooking.
- 04:24 Delicious City Tailgate on May 27th: Get tickets now
- 07:18 Becca tells us how Fox and Son came to be and what’s on the horizon
- 21:32 The Newlywed Game: How well do Dave and Becca know each other?
- 29:31 Seth Kligerman and Jack Smith tell us about Percy, an exciting new concept in Fishtown
- 43:44 Listener Survey: We want to hear from you! Take the survey and get entered to win a $100 gift card to Franklin Fountain in Old City
- 44:57 Whatcha Been Eatin’: A vegan dish, mouthwatering Mediterranean, a re-opening in Center City
- 48:30 The Sauce: Restaurant and Chef News in Philly
And of course, we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are:
- If your restaurant or company wants to be in the headlines for all the right reasons, click here to discover how Peter Breslow Consulting and PR can take your business to the next level
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Visit Philly content strategist Farah Stacy is our guest co-host this week, and she brought South Philly Ice to share, because ’tis the season! As the ambassador of our city’s most spectacular events, she has a unique perspective on what makes Philly special, and wants to share it with both longtime Philadelphians and first-time visitors. She shares her favorite spots to eat and drink, lists the Philly-est pregnancy cravings she’s had while expecting, and names the cocktail she absolutely cannot wait to indulge in once her baby arrives this summer.
- 05:48 Tailgate tickets are on sale now! Check Instagram for more info @deliciouscitypodcast
- 08:37 Merch Madness champion announcement, based on YOUR votes
- 10:06 Farah Stacy takes us a journey from Philly to Italy and back
- 27:36 South Philly Ice: Farah’s biggest craving
- 43:28 Take the Delicious City Survey for a chance to win a $100 gift card to Franklin Fountain
- 54:43 Best Bites: a phenomenal dinner in West Chester, magical ravioli, and a Passyunk gem
- 1:05:50 The Dish: Lots of events pop-ups to enjoy as the weather begins to turn for the better
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Michael Klein’s columns in the Inquirer and weekly newsletter are required reading here in the Delicious City studios. He’s all-knowing, all-seeing, and all-eating. The veteran food and restaurant reporter returns to the podcast to let you in on all the spots that are opening this spring and summer, including some picks for the suburbanites and Jersey folks.
- 04:00 Michael Klein, food writer for the Philadelphia Inquirer, is in studio
- 14:37 Eli believes 2025 is the year of “the outsiders” coming to Philly
- 20:07 Spring restaurant openings in and around Philadelphia
- 26:44 Micheal names the best suburb for dining out
- 44:10 Whatcha Been Eatin’: Marisa’s Opening Day tradition at ballpark, Eli revisits a Starr standard, and Dave goes from a chef’s counter to a BBQ joint in the same week
- 53:30 Don’t miss our first ever Delicious City Tailgate! Tickets are on sale now
- 54:20 The Sauce: The latest restaurant and chef news in our city
Click the link to get your tickets for the first ever Delicious City Tailgate featuring Daniel Grobman of Mike's BBQ and Chef Reuben Asaram of Reuby and Sunny's Kitchen, where we are going to have an epic throwdown of delicious food, drink and music! Join us for the BBQ and the game, or just the tailgate itself. Your choice. (Phillies tickets must be purchased on your own)
And of course, we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are:
- If your restaurant or company wants to be in the headlines for all the right reasons, click here to discover how Peter Breslow Consulting and PR can take your business to the next level.
- Social media and digital content are two of the most important things you can create for your brand. Check out Breakdown Media, a one stop shop for all of your marketing needs.
Announcements galore in this episode! We recap the Beard Award finalists who will represent Philly at the ceremony this year, we announce the first-ever Delicious City Tailgate (Go Phils!), and we have an update on Merch Madness, which is down to the final round. We do it all with our friend Jessica Boyington in studio with us, and she shares her current favorite spots to eat, drink and celebrate life.
- 00:00 Not wearing Spanx is the BEST
- 03:40 Merch Madness update, White Lotus and stolen hoodies
- 10:27 Jessica Boyington combines her love of food and storytelling in her TV career, and lists her favorite Italian food and the best happy hour the city
- 26:05 Beard Awards Announcement: Congrats to all the Philly winners! Plus, Dave shares an insider tip on everyone’s favorite restaurant, Mawn
- 35:51 Best Bites: Clams, sashimi and more
- 56:35 The Dish: Events and Pop-Ups, and our big tailgate announcement! Save the date for a specially curated ballpark hang on May 27th
Delicious City Tailgate:
Click the link to get your tickets for the first ever Delicious City Tailgate featuring Daniel Grobman of Mike's BBQ and Chef Reuben Asaram of Sunny's Kitchen, where we are going to have an epic throwdown of delicious food, drink and music! Join us for the BBQ and the game, or just the tailgate itself. Your choice. (Phillies tickets must be purchased on your own)
Sponsors:
- If your restaurant or company wants to be in the headlines for all the right reasons, click here to discover how Peter Breslow Consulting and PR can take your business to the next level
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Eli, Marisa and Dave have been all over the place lately, and in this episode of Delicious City they give us tips from their recent trips to New York and Florida, recapping all the excellent bites along the way. Of course they also have a ton of spots for you to pin here in Philly, plus a bunch of restaurant openings to put on your calendar, cookie chat with Levain Bakery, AND a chance to win tickets to next week’s Chef Radio Live event with MANNA!
- 00:00 Go-to comfort foods for stress eating
- 06:21 Win tickets to Chef Radio LIVE with proceeds benefiting MANNA on April 9th
- 07:44 Levain Bakery added a new flavor to their cookie lineup, and John Farmer brings us some to try. Can you guess which flavor?
- 19:56 Whatcha Been Eatin’: Marisa goes to Florida for Phillies spring training, Dave attends a fashionable NYC dinner, and Eli explores an ice cream museum
- 55:01 The Sauce: Restaurant news in and around Philadelphia, with lots of openings set for this spring
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The tournament has officially begun! Delicious City’s Merch Madness is underway, so submit your Round 1 picks now at DeliciousCityPodcast.com. Eli, Marisa and Dave unbox the big prize bundle and run down the bracket match-ups. They’re joined by Bryan Szeliga from Fishtown Seafood, who puts freshness and flavor above all else at his three retail locations. Plus, Best Bites and lots of events to keep you full until our next episode.
- 00:00 Marisa witnessed the ultimate cheesesteak violation
- 07:14 Merch Madness Unboxing and Round 1 Match-Ups! Vote for your chance to win an insane Philly merch bundle
- 14:25 Bryan Szeliga talks freshwater vs. farm raised fish, his favorite oysters, and seafood freezing methods that blow our minds
- 44:22 Best Bites: From Manayunk to Florida, the gang pick the greatest thing they ate this week and tell you where to find it
- 58:10 The Dish: Events and pop-ups all around Philadelphia. Follow @deliciouscitypodcast for more!
And of course, we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are:
- If your restaurant or company wants to be in the headlines for all the right reasons, click here to discover how Peter Breslow Consulting and PR can take your business to the next level
- Social media and digital content are two of the most important things you can create for your brand. Check out Breakdown Media, a one stop shop for all of your marketing needs.
Time for a wardrobe refresh! Merch Madness is back, and this bracket-style throw down will determine the master of foodie merch in Philadelphia. The winner will be determined through three rounds of voting by YOU, the Delicious City family. Go to DeliciousCityPodcast.com to cast your vote. Who says you can’t wear your food??
- 00:00 Infomercials, George Foreman Grills, and Eli’s story about the Oxyclean guy
- 08:32 Merch Madness Bracket Announcement - Round 1 starts today!
- 13:09 Annoying Things Foodie Influencers Do
- 32:43 Whatcha Been Eatin’: Duck pasta, birthday cake, and suckling pig
- 38:18 The Sauce: Chef news and restaurant updates from all over Philadelphia
And of course, we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are:
- We’re thrilled to welcome Soom Tahini to the Delicious City family! As the gold standard in tahini, their commitment to quality and flavor is the perfect match for our celebration of Philly’s incredible food scene.
- If your restaurant or company wants to be in the headlines for all the right reasons, click here to discover how Peter Breslow Consulting and PR can take your business to the next level
- Social media and digital content are two of the most important things you can create for your brand. Check out Breakdown Media, a one stop shop for all of your marketing needs.
What sets an amazing cheesesteak apart from the rest? A roll done right! Nish Patel of Del Rossi’s tells Delicious City how he transitioned from franchise owner to carving out his spot in the city’s cheesesteak and pie scene. We also dive into the importance of “not getting too comfortable” as a business owner, and we find out why Nish’s steaks get the approval of Chef Eli, who is typically critical of Philly’s signature sandwich.
- 00:00 Tribute to Rich Colli
- 07:31 Nish Patel of Del Rossi’s: cheesesteaks, pizzas, and all the work that goes into baking bread in-house
- 34:23 Merch Madness Returns! Vote for the play-in spot at DeliciousCityPodcast.com before this Friday 3/14
- 41:36 Best Bites: Dave and Eli attend a spicy collab dinner, Marisa returns to Mawn, and Nish tries oysters for the first time at one of Philly’s newer bars
- 01:06:22 The Dish: Events and pop-ups around the city for foodies of all kinds
And of course, we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are:
- We’re thrilled to welcome Soom Tahini to the Delicious City family! As the gold standard in tahini, their commitment to quality and flavor is the perfect match for our celebration of Philly’s incredible food scene.
- If your restaurant or company wants to be in the headlines for all the right reasons, click here to discover how Peter Breslow Consulting and PR can take your business to the next level
- Social media and digital content are two of the most important things you can create for your brand. Check out Breakdown Media, a one stop shop for all of your marketing needs.
Dave has a hidden talent: he can identify any Coca-Cola product by sipping it blind. But can he do it under pressure? We set up a soda challenge to put him to the test. And now that we’re into March, keep an eye on Instagram for the return of Merch Madness: @deliciouscitypodcast
- 00:00 Eagles parade afterglow
- 10:06 Dave’s Soda Challenge: can he name all 7 sodas??
- 17:00 Chip, dip and fast food burger chat
- 23:34 Whatcha Been Eatin’: Dave’s New Jersey discovery, Marisa’s brunch pick, and Eli tries a new dish from a recent fave
- 42:48 The Sauce: Chef and restaurant news updates in and around Philly
And of course, we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are:
- We’re thrilled to welcome Soom Tahini to the Delicious City family! As the gold standard in tahini, their commitment to quality and flavor is the perfect match for our celebration of Philly’s incredible food scene.
- If your restaurant or company wants to be in the headlines for all the right reasons, click here to discover how Peter Breslow Consulting and PR can take your business to the next level
- Social media and digital content are two of the most important things you can create for your brand. Check out Breakdown Media, a one stop shop for all of your marketing needs.
Oysters are one of our favorite snacks here at Delicious City, and you can find some of the best tasting mollusks in the world right in New Jersey. We talk with Merch Madness and Tasties winners Sweet Amalia about all things oysters, from farming to shucking to serving. We’ve also got a big contest announcement and a big list of Best Bites and pop-up dinners to get you through the rest of February.
- 00:00 Eagles Championship Parade Recap
- 05:46 Lisa Calvo and Melissa McGrath from Sweet Amalia talk about growing oysters on the farm near Cape May
- 11:25 Variables in nature that can affect the taste of oysters
- 17:22 Dave took a tour of Sweet Amalia oyster farm and learned a lot
- 26:53 Favorite ways to top your oysters
- 35:47 Merch Madness returns! Nominate your favorite foodie apparel on Instagram @deliciouscitypodcast
- 40:35 Best Bites: roasted fish, cabbage stuffed with lamb, and the vegan spot where Marisa literally ordered the entire menu
- 52:02 The Dish: Events and pop-ups you need to check out in Philly
And of course, we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are:
- We’re thrilled to welcome Soom Tahini to the Delicious City family! As the gold standard in tahini, their commitment to quality and flavor is the perfect match for our celebration of Philly’s incredible food scene.
- If your restaurant or company wants to be in the headlines for all the right reasons, click here to discover how Peter Breslow Consulting and PR can take your business to the next level
- Social media and digital content are two of the most important things you can create for your brand. Check out Breakdown Media, a one stop shop for all of your marketing needs.
See more at DeliciousCityPodcast.com. Leave a comment, subscribe, and share this episode with your fellow Philly foodies. Happy eating!
Eli, Marisa and Dave continue their 100-episode celebration with more highlights from the Tasties, including their Best Bites from the event, and there were a ton of savory and sweet eats to choose from. Plus: the debate over the best restaurants in the city has been reignited thanks to Philly Mag’s annual list, but this time, we have an inside look at the process from Dave.
We’re still on a high from The Tasties, and we want to hear what you loved the most!
Email deliciouscitypodcast@gmail.com or take our survey and let us know what your favorite moments were so we can make them bigger and better next year.
- (00:00) Who was best dressed at The Tasties, and what does “Philly Fancy” mean?
- (06:32) Dave explains how he got involved in Philadelphia Magazine’s list of The 50 Best Restaurants, and Eli has opinions on this year’s ranking
- (39:05) Best Bites from the Tasties, part 2! Ice sculptures, sweet treats and more
- (52:02) Listen to the Tasties theme song, sung live at the ceremony
- (57:46) The Sauce: restaurant openings, Dave’s wagyu event, and Philly Mag’s Wine and Dine featuring a live podcast with Delicious City THIS THURSDAY at the Kimmel Center
And of course, we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are:
- We’re thrilled to welcome Soom Tahini to the Delicious City family! As the gold standard in tahini, their commitment to quality and flavor is the perfect match for our celebration of Philly’s incredible food scene.
- If your restaurant or company wants to be in the headlines for all the right reasons, click here to discover how Peter Breslow Consulting and PR can take your business to the next level
- Social media and digital content are two of the most important things you can create for your brand. Check out Breakdown Media, a one stop shop for all of your marketing needs.
One hundred episodes of Delicious City, a recap of The Tasties, AND a Super Bowl win?! What a week for Philadelphia! Blow the whistle!!
Seriously, though, we couldn’t have reached this 100-episode milestone without YOU, our loyal and hungry listeners. Thank you, thank you, thank you for listening to this podcast. Keep tagging us in your favorite spots on Instagram @delicouscitypodcast and tell your foodie friends to subscribe so we can grow the Delicious City family.
Now, on to the recap of Philly's first-ever chef and restaurant awards:
08:05 Eli tries his first Kandy Kake from Tastykake and we remember our school lunches from childhood
16:05 The Tasties Recap, Part 1: Ceremony highlights that inspire us and define the Philadelphia restaurant scene
45:48 Best Bites: Tasties Edition! There was so much food at this epic party
53:38 Events and Pop-Ups: What’s happening over Valentine’s Day Weekend
56:45 Philly Mag’s Wine and Dine at the Kimmel Center is happening on February 20th. Delicious City will be there, and we’ve got a special code for industry folks to get access to hundreds of wines at this event
01:00:00 A special song, just for the Tasties…
And of course, we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are:
- We’re thrilled to welcome Soom Tahini to the Delicious City family! As the gold standard in tahini, their commitment to quality and flavor is the perfect match for our celebration of Philly’s incredible food scene.
- If your restaurant or company wants to be in the headlines for all the right reasons, click here to discover how Peter Breslow Consulting and PR can take your business to the next level
- Social media and digital content are two of the most important things you can create for your brand. Check out Breakdown Media, a one stop shop for all of your marketing needs.
See more at DeliciousCityPodcast.com and sign up for our newsletter to get our Best Bites delivered straight to your inbox.
Happy Victory Monday and GO BIRDS!! Today we talk to “The Deli Boys,” the tag team champions of hoagies: Matt Buddha and Beau Neidhardt of Liberty Kitchen. They give us the story behind their viral Kale Caesar hoagie and how they had to think fast to keep up with the sudden hype. We talk about Philly’s obsession with hoagies and why you DO NOT call it a “sub”, sandwich engineering (yes, it’s a thing) and how they ended up on the Drew Barrymore Show.
On February 2nd at Live! Casino, join us at The Tasties for an unforgettable night of culinary excellence. Ceremony tickets are sold out, but you can still join the afterparty on our website
- 00:00 Pescatarian scrapple and a global Guinness shortage
- 09:36 In It To Win It: We choose a winner for a $100 Varga Bar gift card. Listen to our next episode (#100!) for more prizes!
- 11:06 James Beard Nominations: Philly is well represented in this year’s long list
- 20:49 Events and Pop-Ups: Things are heating up in the middle of winter with plenty of places to try something new
- 35:06 Matt Buddha and Beau Neidhardt of Liberty Kitchen talk Drew Barrymore, pro wrestling, and sandwiches gone viral
- 01:09:35 Best Bites: Pizza, pasta, and reading Dave’s diary. Plus: Eli’s hot take on a certain pizza topping…
And of course, we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are:
- We’re thrilled to welcome Soom Tahini to the Delicious City family! As the gold standard in tahini, their commitment to quality and flavor is the perfect match for our celebration of Philly’s incredible food scene.
- If your restaurant or company wants to be in the headlines for all the right reasons, click here to discover how Peter Breslow Consulting and PR can take your business to the next level
- Social media and digital content are two of the most important things you can create for your brand. Check out Breakdown Media, a one stop shop for all of your marketing needs.
GO BIRDS!! January is typically quiet for restaurants, but that hasn’t stopped Eli, Marisa and Dave from scouring Philadelphia for the best possible eats. Plus: we’re putting the final touches on the Tasties ceremony - it’s coming up fast, so follow @deliciouscitypodcast on Instagram and get to know the nominees. Want to win tickets to the SOLD OUT ceremony on February 2nd? Cast your vote for People’s Choice at DeliciousCityPodcast.com to enter.
- (00:00) A trip down memory lane as the gang reminisces about their, let’s just say, questionable fashion choice
- (07:58) Whatcha Been Eatin’: Dave’s New Years Eve bang-bang, Eli has a seafood feast and describes the avant-garde dishes at Roxanne, and Marisa has a mix of Denver and Philly bites
- (22:20) Dave takes us through his shopping cart collapse - we can laugh about it now, even with a bruised rib. See the epic fail on Instagram: @deliciouscitypodcast
- (41:06) Tasties Updates: Ceremony tickets are SOLD OUT but you can still join us at the afters. Eli runs down all the chefs and restaurants who are ready to party with us
- (46:52) The Sauce: The word is out about Philly’s food scene, with restauranteurs from New York, D.C., Austin and beyond putting down roots here in 2025
And of course, we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are:
- We’re thrilled to welcome Soom Tahini to the Delicious City family! As the gold standard in tahini, their commitment to quality and flavor is the perfect match for our celebration of Philly’s incredible food scene.
- If your restaurant or company wants to be in the headlines for all the right reasons, click here to discover how Peter Breslow Consulting and PR can take your business to the next level
- Social media and digital content are two of the most important things you can create for your brand. Check out Breakdown Media, a one stop shop for all of your marketing needs.
Rolling into 2025 with a BANG! Today we're joined by the Philly Food Scene's Biggest TV Supporter, Alicia Vitarelli. After 15 years on the air on 6ABC and living all over the city, she shares her favorite spots - old and new! The weekly magazine show "FYI Philly" she hosts will fellow 6ABC'ers has changed the business trajectory for countless restaurants. Hear how in today's episode.
- (00:00) Toffee, toffee, toffee & nostalgic sandwiches.
- (14:20) Alicia Vitarelli's long history with the Vetri restaurants
- (29:50) The perfect Jewish Deli
- (34:30) What makes Levain Bakery so special.
- (41:20) Best Bites
- (52:10) The Tasties Updates, the list of sponsors is growing which means more goodies for you!
- (01:30:00) Events and Pop-Ups: where to celebrate Chinese New Year
And of course, we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are:
- For the most tasty, healthy, and satisfying salads and noodle dishes in Philly, click here to order Honeygrow
- If your restaurant or company wants to be in the headlines for all the right reasons, click here to discover how Peter Breslow Consulting and PR can take your business to the next level
- Social media and digital content are two of the most important things you can create for your brand. Check out Breakdown Media, a one stop shop for all of your marketing needs.
Connect with us on Instagram and, of course, share your eating adventures with us, as well as tag us in your posts so we can talk about them on air!
Happy New Year! We’re taking a short holiday break here at Delicious City, but we’ll be back next week with brand new episodes and eats. In the meantime, here’s a present for you: a bonus episode featuring Philly’s own G Love, frontman of G Love And The Special Sauce, along with Christopher Curtin, chef and owner of Eclat Chocolate.
The two collaborated on a chocolate bar that’s not only a delectable treat, but a service to our community: proceeds from the bar benefit Project Home. G Love and Christopher talk about what the project means to them, plus their favorite memories of Philadelphia, and how chefs and musicians both explore their artistry. The similarities might surprise you…
DON’T FORGET: Tickets for the Tasties on February 2nd are on sale now, and voting for the People’s Choice Awards is still open. Learn more at DeliciousCityPodcast.comand follow on Instagram for the latest: @deliciouscitypodcast
Happy Eating to everyone (except Dallas fans)! It’s the final Delicious City episode of 2024, so of course we’re going to look back on the last 12 months of mouth-watering food pics in our collective camera roll and decide what our favorite bites of the year were. We also reveal another round of nominees for The Tasties but this time, it’s the People’s Choice, which means YOU will decide who takes home the Golden Pig on February 2nd. Vote now at DeliciousCityPodcast.com!
- (01:47) Dave has a surprise for us: a big bag of his favorite treats!
- (07:16) Announcing the People’s Choice Tasties nominees. You spoke, we listened, and now you can vote for the finalists. Get your tickets and come party with us on 2/2
- (21:23) 2024 Recap: our best meals and moments of the year
- (33:21) Food trends that should die in 2025: Eli has one that he’s totally sick of, but Dave disagrees...
- (38:09) The Sauce: Restaurant and chef news from all over Philadelphia. UPDATE: Since this recording, Sang Kee Duck House has reopened! Dave takes us there on Instagram: @deliciouscitypodcast
And of course, we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are:
- For the most tasty, healthy, and satisfying salads and noodle dishes in Philly, click here to order Honeygrow
- If your restaurant or company wants to be in the headlines for all the right reasons, click here to discover how Peter Breslow Consulting and PR can take your business to the next level
- Social media and digital content are two of the most important things you can create for your brand. Check out Breakdown Media, a one stop shop for all of your marketing needs.
At Delicious City, we love our pastries. We also love our wine. Bloomsday Cafe offers the best of these worlds without the fuss: just great tasting treats and great company. Kelsey Bush and Sara May stop in (with goodies!) to tell us how their female-led restaurant on 2nd Street has blossomed. Plus: lots of New Years Eve dinners and parties to choose from, so start making your plans now!
- (00:00) Million dollar bananas and other weird performance art
- (05:51) Kelsey and Sara tell Eli and Dave how nostalgia informed the aesthetic of Bloomday and also their new bakery Loretta’s, from the name to the pastry offerings
- (17:23) Here’s why you should never sacrifice the quality of your ingredients
- (24:28) Eli learns about a sweet snack that’s a regional staple (how did he not know about this?). Plus, Dave goes on a ketchup tangent
- (32:13) In It To Win It: We’ve got your chance to win a tour with Founding Footsteps. It’s a great way to explore the city!
- (37:25) Best Bites: we dive into desserts from Loretta’s, Kelsey and Sara share their favorite spots, Eli completes his peking duck quest, and the porchetta that Dave is obsessed with right now
- (59:08) The Tasties are shaping up to be a spectacular party on February 2nd. Get your tickets now!
- (01:02:48) Events and Pop-Ups: where will you be ringing in the new year?
And of course, we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are:
- For the most tasty, healthy, and satisfying salads and noodle dishes in Philly, click here to order Honeygrow
- If your restaurant or company wants to be in the headlines for all the right reasons, click here to discover how Peter Breslow Consulting and PR can take your business to the next level
- Social media and digital content are two of the most important things you can create for your brand. Check out Breakdown Media, a one stop shop for all of your marketing needs.
Connect with us on Instagram and, of course, share your eating adventures with us, as well as tag us in your posts so we can talk about them on air!
We all know that Philadelphia is the birthplace of America, but our city is steeped in so much history that there’s stories even longtime locals may not know. That’s where Founding Footsteps comes in. Founder and tour guide Tim McAleer drops in to Delicious City with Philly facts and his favorite food spots.
- (00:00) Are we ready for the holidays yet?
- (05:08) Tim tells us why Founding Footsteps is known for guiding “Philadelphia Tours With Good Storytelling And Bad Jokes”
- (14:18) The importance of small businesses and what makes them special
- (27:55) Tim runs down the different tours they offer: BYOB, comedy-infused, dark and spooky, and of course, holiday tours
- (36:35) Whatcha Been Eatin: Dave has multiple cheesesteak spots for us to try, Eli’s review to Jaffa Bar, and Tim’s favorite pizza
- (47:16) The Sauce: the gang gives us the latest chef and restaurant news
Tickets to The Tasties are available now! Head to DeliciousCityPodcast.com for VIP packages, holiday gift add-ons, and to see the nominees and People’s Choice categories
And of course, we couldn't do this without some incredible partners:
- For the most tasty, healthy, and satisfying salads and noodle dishes in Philly, click here to order Honeygrow
- If your restaurant or company wants to be in the headlines for all the right reasons, click here to discover how Peter Breslow Consulting and PR can take your business to the next level
- Social media and digital content are two of the most important things you can create for your brand. Check out Breakdown Media, a one stop shop for all of your marketing needs.
Ever heard of Crabsgiving? Now you have, and after you hear Dave describe some of the best crab he’s ever had, you’re going to make it an annual tradition. Plus: Best Bites, a cheesy prize, and we’re turning the Tasties over to YOU to vote for your favorite dishes in the city.
(00:00) A mouth-numbing snack to start the podcast
(04:55) The Tasties: People’s Choice Categories! We announce 5 categories now open for nominations. Head to deliciouscitypodcast.com to submit your picks and get your tickets for the party on February 2nd
(17:36) In It To Win It: Perrystead Dairy is giving us a box stuffed full of award winning cheeses. If you want in, get the secret word and DM it to us on Instagram: @deliciouscitypodcast
(21:43) Best Bites: Eli’s decadent Thanksgiving, Dave’s crab feast (same crustacean, 3 different ways!) and Sara, who’s in for Marisa, gives us a first look at Philly’s new heavy metal bar. Plus: Eli is perplexed by walnut shrimp. Where did that dish come from??
(34:07) Events and Pop-Ups: There’s a lot of variations of Feast of the Seven Fishes happening across the city: moles, pickles, pasta and more
And of course, we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are:
- For the most tasty, healthy, and satisfying salads and noodle dishes in Philly, click here to order Honeygrow
- If your restaurant or company wants to be in the headlines for all the right reasons, click here to discover how Peter Breslow Consulting and PR can take your business to the next level
- Social media and digital content are two of the most important things you can create for your brand. Check out Breakdown Media, a one stop shop for all of your marketing needs.
Connect with us on Instagram and, of course, share your eating adventures with us, as well as tag us in your posts so we can talk about them on air!
In this episode of Delicious City, the crew scrolls through their camera rolls for Whatcha Been Eatin’ and come up with a ton of recommendations for you. They cover Eli’s favorite lettuce, Marisa’s saga of losing her card at the Eagles game, and Dave’s new favorite steak shop that just opened in Reading Terminal Market. Plus, an unveiling of nominees for the Tasties!
- (00:00) Marisa makes the case for NOT participating in dry January
- (03:30) Whatcha Been Eatin’: from pizza to scallops to baklava, there’s lots to eat in the city right now, plus a few spots in the suburbs
- (23:12) The Tasties! These nominees are all incredible. Hear the newest categories and join us February 2nd to see who takes home the Golden Pig. Follow @deliciouscitypodcast to keep up with the rollout and get your tickets at DeliciousCityPodcast.com
- (36:10) The Sauce: restaurant openings and chef news, including a chocolate shop on South Street and a no-photos ramen preview in Haddonfield
And of course, we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are:
- For the most tasty, healthy, and satisfying salads and noodle dishes in Philly, click here to order Honeygrow
- If your restaurant or company wants to be in the headlines for all the right reasons, click here to discover how Peter Breslow Consulting and PR can take your business to the next level
- Social media and digital content are two of the most important things you can create for your brand. Check out Breakdown Media, a one stop shop for all of your marketing needs.
Happy Thanksgiving! We’re thankful for you, our Delicious City fam. Today we’re recapping the list of nominees (so far!) for The Tasties, which are happening on February 2nd at Live! Casino and Hotel in Philadelphia. Plus, a friend of the show stops by with some fragrant, creamy treats.
(00:00) Marisa asks: Is Rittenhouse now the Mecca of caviar?
(06:12) The Tasties! We run down the categories that have been announced so far by our Philly friends on Instagram (follow @deliciouscitypodcast to keep up with the rollout), plus why each of these nominees is deserving of a Golden Pig. Even more will be announced next week...
(33:03) In It To Win It: Win 2 tickets to Cantina La Martina’s third annual 7 Moles dinner featuring mole interpretations from 7 amazing local chefs. Get the secret word and DM it to us on Instagram!
(38:09) Best Bites: Eli’s quest for the best peking duck, Marisa’s Little Owl experience that made Dave jealous, and Dave tries a new spot in Fishtown that he’s already planning to return to
(49:01) Yoav Perry from Perrystead Dairy stops by to talk about cheese for the holidays, and brings by some of his own award-winning morsels, plus a bonus treat from Provenance
(01:10:16) Events and Pop-Ups: Look for Marisa in the Thanksgiving Parade! WMMR's annual Camp Out For Hunger begins next week, and there’s a bunch of different dining options for pre- and post-Thanksgiving when you need to get out of the house
We could not do this without our amazing Delicious City partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are:
- For the most tasty, healthy, and satisfying salads and noodle dishes in Philly, click here to order Honeygrow
- If your restaurant or company wants to be in the headlines for all the right reasons, click here to discover how Peter Breslow Consulting and PR can take your business to the next level
- Social media and digital content are two of the most important things you can create for your brand. Check out Breakdown Media, a one stop shop for all of your marketing needs.
While we roll out the nominees for The Tasties on Instagram this week (follow @deliciouscitypodcast to be the first to know), we’re in the studio getting ready for one of the biggest foodie holidays of the year: Thanksgiving. Plus, we run down all the great spots we’ve been eating and drinking as Philly embraces autumn.
(00:00) Marisa’s out, but the boys have leftover whiskey from last week’s episode, so what could go wrong? And, in another life, what would Eli’s rapper name be?
(02:37) Whatcha Been Eatin’: Dave’s Wagyu fat-washed dirty martini, Eli’s Indian restaurant revelation, and the pros and cons of seafood towers (spoiler: there are no cons)
(32:38) Delicious City producer Sara hosts Would You Rather: Thanksgiving Edition! Eli and Dave debate a few tough choices, and Chef Eli offers his turkey tips (rest your bird, people!)
(50:18) The Sauce: restaurant news on bakery openings, a highly anticipated cookbook, Venezuen cuisine, and a beloved West Philly spot that’s evolving… And get your tickets for The Tasties on February 2nd at Live Casino before they’re gone!
And of course, we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are:
- For the most tasty, healthy, and satisfying salads and noodle dishes in Philly, click here to order Honeygrow
- If your restaurant or company wants to be in the headlines for all the right reasons, click here to discover how Peter Breslow Consulting and PR can take your business to the next level
- Social media and digital content are two of the most important things you can create for your brand. Check out Breakdown Media, a one stop shop for all of your marketing needs.
This episode of Delicious City is fueled by whiskey with notes of crabs, canine and corpses… sounds wild, we know, and the stories behind each of those whiskeys are just as intoxicating as the spirits themselves. Steven Grasse is today’s guest, and his agency Quaker City Mercantile has created brands like Hendrick’s Gin and Sailor Jerry. Now, there’s a few new beverages in the works, which we get to taste in the studio - and he brought some extra for you, DC fam, to potentially win!
- (00:00) A cucumber a day keeps the doctor away!
- (05:07) Steven Grasse of Art in the Age is here, and he tells us about his past projects, one of which was so impressive that the Gallagher Brothers of Oasis called him up
- (07:10) The genesis of Sailor Jerry Rum and Hendrick’s Gin and the subsequent success of those brands
- (12:12) Steven shows the gang his latest creations, including Smoked Trout Brandy and Green Crab Whiskey - plus, how the latter helped to control and invasive green crab population
- (23:52) The stories behind a trio of spirits: Siege of Wolves, Graverobber, and Dunce
- (37:33) In It to Win It: Art in the Age is giving us these wicked cool bottles of whiskey to give to YOU! Steve gives us a very cheeky keyword - DM it to @deliciouscitypodcast on Instagram for a chance to win
- (41:57) Best Bites: The Philly chef who can make durian (notorious for its awful smell) taste absolutely phenomenal. Plus: Eli’s suburban find, and a late night dessert special
- (54:12) Events and Pop-Ups: We’re announcing the nominees for The Tasties this week; get your VIP tickets before they’re gone! And Friendsgiving dinners to take cooking off your plate later this month
And of course, we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are:
- For the most tasty, healthy, and satisfying salads and noodle dishes in Philly, click here to order Honeygrow
- If your restaurant or company wants to be in the headlines for all the right reasons, click here to discover how Peter Breslow Consulting and PR can take your business to the next level
- Social media and digital content are two of the most important things you can create for your brand. Check out Breakdown Media, a one stop shop for all of your marketing needs.
Hungry for a getaway? This episode of Delicious City may inspire wanderlust… We cover local getaways, regional hot spots and must-visit restaurants across the country with our guest, Ernest Owens. He tells us which new places he’s curious about, and the classics that he goes back to again and again (and why!). Plus: Ernest breaks down the new Eater app, a must for any foodie’s phone.
- (00:00) The Tasties are happening on February 2nd, 2025, and tickets are on sale now!
- (04:10) Eater Philly editor Ernest Owens explains how, as one of the longest running online foodie resources, they create and rank their lists of restaurants, and tells us what sets them apart from other publications
- (16:19) Eater’s official app now maps out all Eater-approved recommendations, leading you right to your next dining destination. Maybe we can get a Delicious City Best Bites map on the app soon…!
- (21:42) Whatcha Been Eatin’: Ernest dishes out a ton of recs for us, and the gang discusses how different Philly neighborhoods have evolved over the years
- (26:17) Eli praises an upscale classic in the heart of the city, Dave tastes another Chinese restaurant that’s BYO and gives his menu picks, and Marisa has a new favorite vegan meatball
- (43:05) Restaurant News: Dave goes to New York to eat Taco Bell (yes, you read that right), WMMR's Camp Out For Hunger is setting up in South Philly in a few weeks, and a few restaurant openings to keep you satiated til our next episode!
And of course, we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are:
- For the most tasty, healthy, and satisfying salads and noodle dishes in Philly, click here to order Honeygrow
- If your restaurant or company wants to be in the headlines for all the right reasons, click here to discover how Peter Breslow Consulting and PR can take your business to the next level
- Social media and digital content are two of the most important things you can create for your brand. Check out Breakdown Media, a one stop shop for all of your marketing needs.
Happy Halloween! In this fully masked episode, the Delicious City team talks to Craig LaBan himself—a man truly dedicated to his craft. For over 25 years, this acclaimed restaurant critic and writer has eaten his way across town and back in relative anonymity, which is quite a feat in the digital age. His reviews in The Philadelphia Inquirer have shaped the city’s food scene for decades, and he reflects on all this and more in a special interview with Delicious City that peels back the curtain…
- (00:00) We’re all wearing masks today, but not only because we’re in the Halloween spirit… Check our Instagram this week to see how bizarre we all look (@deliciouscitypodcast)
- (06:45) A conversation with Craig LaBan: we dive into his most impactful pieces, memorable meals, and why he’s chosen to keep his face off of the internet. He breaks down “The 76,” a comprehensive guide from the Inquirer on where Philadelphians are eating and drinking.
- (30:17) Does a critic like this get threatened for doing his job? Craig spills the tea
- (38:23) Craig divulges what his last meal would be… It's probably not what you think
- (42:00) A tasting of Bird Gang bourbon… What's Craig's take?
- (48:37) In It to Win It: Get the secret word you’ll need to DM to us on Insta, and you could win a gift card to Royal Tavern, serving up some of the best burgers and desserts around
- (54:19) Bookmark this episode for a ton of Best Bites! Craig tells us what’s resonated with his palate recently, Dave has an adventurous dinner, Eli revisits a Chinese seafood classic and Marisa has her first-ever Milanese experience
- (01:09:52) Event and Pop-Up teaser: a quick rundown of what’s happening this week. Follow us online for all the details, posted weekly!
And of course, we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are:
- For the most tasty, healthy, and satisfying salads and noodle dishes in Philly, click here to order Honeygrow
- If your restaurant or company wants to be in the headlines for all the right reasons, click here to discover how Peter Breslow Consulting and PR can take your business to the next level
- Social media and digital content are two of the most important things you can create for your brand. Check out Breakdown Media, a one stop shop for all of your marketing needs.
Connect with us on Instagram and, of course, share your eating adventures with us, as well as tag us in your posts so we can talk about them on air!
Announcing The Tasties, Philadelphia’s first-of-its-kind award show dedicated to celebrating an incredible year for the city’s vibrant restaurant scene! Join us as we honor the best-in-class chefs and hospitality professionals who make Philadelphia’s food culture so remarkable. In addition to industry awards, we’ll be featuring the People’s Choice category, where you can participate in the voting and help your favorite spots win the coveted bronze piggy award!
Early Bird Tickets are on sale now for $150, offering you access to the full awards ceremony and the post-event celebration, where you’ll have the chance to mingle with the stars of the city’s culinary world. Don’t miss this unforgettable night of recognition and camaraderie—early bird pricing is available for the first 50 tickets sold. Grab yours now and be part of the celebration!
Here's what else you're going to hear in this episode
- How to get the tickets
- When and where the event will be taking place
- Why we are all dressed up fancy for a podcast
- The award categories
- How many honks of the horn Dave allows himself each week to control his road rage
Can't wait to see you all there!
Which Philly chef would make the best Beetlejuice? How about the Joker? We pair our foodie friends with fitting Halloween costumes. Plus: Dave’s got serious beef with IHOP, and we’ve got a ton of picks for dining around town. Don’t listen to this episode hungry!
(00:00) Eli enlightens Sara, who’s in for Marisa, and Dave on the origin of the phrase “86”
(02:21) Eli names his top sandwich in America
(05:17) Whatcha Been Eatin’: Eli’s education in Thai cuisine, Dave has a whole duck at a new Chinatown restaurant, and the sandwich that saved Sara. Plus, the guys learn that you can do the Hot Ones challenge at home, and we start plotting a spicy future episode
(25:55) Wit Wez: Dave tells the story of an IHOP experience that leaves Eli and Sara in hysterics
(33:18) Culinary Costumes: the gang assigns classic and pop culture Halloween costumes to their chef friends in Philly. We pick the best Barbie and Ken, Deadpool and Wolverine, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, and more
(41:46) Restaurant News: A couple hot cookie spots, a South Philly pizza spot now offers delivery, and a new concept from BOTLD
And of course, we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are:
- For the most tasty, healthy, and satisfying salads and noodle dishes in Philly, click here to order Honeygrow
- If your restaurant or company wants to be in the headlines for all the right reasons, click here to discover how Peter Breslow Consulting and PR can take your business to the next level
- Social media and digital content are two of the most important things you can create for your brand. Check out Breakdown Media, a one stop shop for all of your marketing needs.
World’s Best Hot Dog. Oreo Pancakes. Gnocchi Mac and Cheese. Dane DeMarco has taken the best foods from their childhood and updated them for our “grown up” palate using top notch ingredients at Gass and Main. The small but mighty restaurant has been open for about two years now in New Jersey, an easy PATCO ride for city dwellers. We dive into the inspiration for the mid-century modern spot, plus a few brunchy and bizarre Best Bites…
(00:00) Soup season is on its way!
(05:15) Dane describes the ‘world’s best hot dog’ that’s served at Gass and Main and what makes it special
(09:15) Eli asks Dane how they approach food, and Dane explains that when they’re in a rut, they pick up an antique cookbook for inspiration. Plus: grown-up spaghetti-Os, and you can never have too many punch bowls
(28:50) In It to Win It: This week we’re giving away a gift card to Kiddo, which you can hear all about in episode 84 in our chat with Wyatt Piazza. Listen for the secret word that you’ll need to win, and follow us on Instagram to enter: @deliciouscitypodcast
(31:59) Best Bites: Dane’s favorite brunch, the spot that took Eli by surprise, and Dave eats… spinal jelly? Yup, and it’s delicious
(47:49) Events and Pop-Ups: there’s a ton of fall events happening, plus Eli finds out what “STFU” actually stands for…
And of course, we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are:
- For the most tasty, healthy, and satisfying salads and noodle dishes in Philly, click here to order Honeygrow
- If your restaurant or company wants to be in the headlines for all the right reasons, click here to discover how Peter Breslow Consulting and PR can take your business to the next level
- Social media and digital content are two of the most important things you can create for your brand. Check out Breakdown Media, a one stop shop for all of your marketing needs.
Sustainability is not always easy to commit to when you’re running a restaurant, but Wyatt Piazza and his team at Kiddo are making it a priority. He tells Eli and Marisa about the restaurant’s efforts to create an adaptable, seasonal menu that sources local ingredients, from regional produce to guinea fowl from a nearby farm. The result is a menu is full of colorful dishes that inspire childlike wonder.
- (00:00) More and more late night happy hours are popping up, and Marisa’s into it
- (05:06) Wyatt Piazza hit the one-year milestone with Kiddo, which has been a wild adventure, both challenging and rewarding. Located in Philly’s Gayborhood at 12th and Pine, they’re already racking up accolades for their vegetable-forward dishes (the menu is 85% veggies!)
- (09:05) Wyatt’s wife, Elizabeth, plays a major role in the restaurant’s operations, drawing on her background in sustainability. In addition to serving great food, Kiddo takes the time and care to manage waste and reduce gas use
- (17:09) The restaurant’s name, Kiddo, was inspired by wholesome moment in a garden that Wyatt managed California
- (23:25) Whatcha Been Eatin’: Marisa shouts out the catering team at Freedom Mortgage Pavilion in Camden, Wyatt’s experience at Pietramala, Eli returns to Kalaya for new menu items and shouts out a New York slice shop
- (37:22) Marisa’s mishap at MMRBQ - she almost didn’t make it out of the festival!
- (43:33) Food News: chef moves, a crab fry lawsuit, night markets and disco omakase
And of course, we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are:
- For the most tasty, healthy, and satisfying salads and noodle dishes in Philly, click here to order Honeygrow
- If your restaurant or company wants to be in the headlines for all the right reasons, click here to discover how Peter Breslow Consulting and PR can take your business to the next level
- Social media and digital content are two of the most important things you can create for your brand. Check out Breakdown Media, a one stop shop for all of your marketing needs.
Connect with us on Instagram and, of course, share your eating adventures with us, as well as tag us in your posts so we can talk about them on air!
Delicious City Podcast is now THREE YEARS running, and we can’t thank you enough for sharing your Philly food adventures with us! Our typical agenda goes out the window for an episode and in its place we have a bunch of surprise guests, and even a big ol’ birthday cake.
- (03:16) Dave had to dip at the last minute, but he’s with us in spirit… and in life-size poster form
- (04:05) Randy Rucker is our first surprise guest of the day! The “caviar fairy” brings us treats and tells us what’s new at River Twice and Little Water
- (22:24) Peter Breslow, a supporter of Delicious City since Day 1, stops in for his first ever appearance on the pod
- (27:21) Birthday Best Bites! Eli discovers a Tibetan dish, Marisa’s all-corn dinner, and Peter describes a few desserts that are worth the detour
- (39:49) In It to Win It: This week we’re giving away a gift card to Fork in Old City, who just extended their dinner service to include Mondays, and they’ve debuted their seasonal menu for fall
- (45:21) What would a birthday party be without a cake?! Noelle from New June Bakery stops in with the most gorgeous confectionary creation we’ve ever had made in our honor
- (59:46) Lots of events to kick off October: fall festivals, wine gardens, and chefs coming to Philadelphia from all over to immerse themselves in our incredible dining scene (and serve up their incredible dishes for YOU)
And of course, we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are:
- For the most tasty, healthy, and satisfying salads and noodle dishes in Philly, click here to order Honeygrow
- If your restaurant or company wants to be in the headlines for all the right reasons, click here to discover how Peter Breslow Consulting and PR can take your business to the next level
- Social media and digital content are two of the most important things you can create for your brand. Check out Breakdown Media, a one stop shop for all of your marketing needs.
What do you get when you put six foodies around a table? A LOT of restaurant recs! Not only do Jake Loeffler, Sam Kalkut, and Danny Griffiths have some tasty Italian waiting for you at Paffuto, they also shout out a bunch of Philly dishes for your “to try” list.
- (00:00) Buffett strategy: how to make the rounds, and what foods to avoid
- (03:37) The Paffuto trio are the Boyz II Men of the Philadelphia food scene
- (12:10) Sam, Danny and Jake tell us about the origins of Paffuto, and how Philly’s pop-up culture makes them more creative with their culinary offerings. Plus: how the three of them collaborate with each other and balance the work of expanding their restaurant brand
- (30:17) Whatcha Been Eatin’: Bookmark this episode for a ton of food recommendations from Eli, Marisa, Dave and the Paffuto boys. Mawn, Illata, and Kiddo are just a few of the spots that made the list this time
- (44:21) Restaurant News: Delicious City Podcast is all over town, from and ice cream celebration in Old City to a thoughtful feast in Ardmore. Plus: an exclusive rooftop collab with Midnight Pasta. Don’t sleep on tickets!
And of course, we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are:
- For the most tasty, healthy, and satisfying salads and noodle dishes in Philly, click here to order Honeygrow
- If your restaurant or company wants to be in the headlines for all the right reasons, click here to discover how Peter Breslow Consulting and PR can take your business to the next level
- Social media and digital content are two of the most important things you can create for your brand. Check out Breakdown Media, a one stop shop for all of your marketing needs.
Connect with us on Instagram and, of course, share your eating adventures with us, as well as tag us in your posts so we can talk about them on air!
Dave & Becca tied the knot and their wedding had us drooling from 3,000 miles away.
5,000 miles in the other direction, Marisa was on a 7-day-long-tailgate across Brazil. All while Eli was stuck in here in good ol’ Philadelphia.
(00:20) Same man, new bling!
(05:23) Dave talks about his unique…possibly one-of-a-kind… wedding cake from Taste of Spain.
(07:58) Wedding week food highlights: the pre-dinner, the post-dinner…
(12:56) SO MUCH FISH and East Coast v West Coat Oysters
(14:17) How Marisa’s bucket list trip to Brazil with Philly Sports Trips came to happen and food highlights from Rio.
(23:32) The hang gliding hike & exploring the Corinthians Stadium
(38:39) In It To Win It: This week, you could win a pair of tickets to A Feast For The Senses, an unforgettable evening of culinary and musical excellence on September 29th at Ardmore Music Hall.
(43:47) Best Bites: Dave’s welcome home tradition, Marisa’s questionable travel standout, and Eli tries a longtime South Street favorite,
(51:15) Pop ups and events calendar is filling up quickly, don’t miss out.
For the most tasty, healthy, and satisfying salads and noodle dishes in Philly, click here to order Honeygrow
If your restaurant or company wants to be in the headlines for all the right reasons, click here to discover how Peter Breslow Consulting and PR can take your business to the next level
Social media and digital content are two of the most important things you can create for your brand. Check out Breakdown Media, a one stop shop for all of your marketing needs.
Connect with us on Instagram and, of course, share your eating adventures with us, as well as tag us in your posts so we can talk about them on air!
Dave's getting married, Marisa is about to embark on a South American adventure, and Eli plans a tasty surprise for the crew. Plus: our favorite cookies in Philly, and our least favorite ice cream sandwiches. PSA: Do not listen to this episode while hungry and make sure there's a snack nearby!
- (02:28) Marisa and Sara (who's sitting in for Dave) define "Brat Summer" for Eli. Get with it man!
- (08:21) Whatcha Been Eatin’? Eli's bizarre oyster journey, Marisa's new sugary spot in Rittenhouse, and Sara's perfect pre-concert meal in Fishtown
- (15:19) Find out which type of bean Eli believes is "the devil"
- (22:25) The pros and cons of ice cream sandwiches
- (27:40) Marisa is about to travel to Brazil for the Eagles game! What should she eat while she's there? We talk about what dishes to keep an eye out for
- (39:53) Surprise Guest!! Amy Rivera Nassar shows up with Puerto Rican comfort food from her spot, Amy's Pastelillos (now a brick and mortar in Fishtown!)
- (52:49) Restaurant News: Black American Chinese food, chef moves at Middle Child, and tickets are moving fast for the next Voi•ãge dinner - and a whole lot more
For the most tasty, healthy, and satisfying salads and noodle dishes in Philly, click here to order Honeygrow
If your restaurant or company wants to be in the headlines for all the right reasons, click here to discover how Peter Breslow Consulting and PR can take your business to the next level
Social media and digital content are two of the most important things you can create for your brand. Check out Breakdown Media, a one stop shop for all of your marketing needs.
Connect with us on Instagram and, of course, share your eating adventures with us, as well as tag us in your posts so we can talk about them on air!
Roxanne was born from the experimental mind of Chef Alexandra Holt. Instead of taming her brain and fitting her ideas into stiff boxes of expectation, she embraced her provocative culinary vision to create dishes that have stirred our city’s food scene. The opening of her new space is imminent, and in this episode she tells Delicious City about why Philly is the first place she’s truly felt at home.
- (00:00) Dave’s not here today… because he’s getting married today! Congrats Dave and Becca!
- (04:12) Alexandra’s been putting in a ton of work at the new location for Roxanne, which is named after her badass mom
- (10:41) Alexandra tells Eli and Marisa about how she moved around a lot growing up, why she decided to be open with her struggles with mental health, and how her relationship with food has evolved over the years
- (27:27) Creating Roxanne saved Alexandra: she says “I don’t think I’d be here at all” without it
- (35:11) In It to Win It: This week, you could win a seat at the next dinner in the Voi•ãge series, curated by Chef Eli and recently named in Philadelphia Magazine’s Best of Philly list! Chef Donald Link from New Orleans is coming to Vernick Fish for a collab that you do not want to miss
- (30:58) What it takes to be a good leader in the kitchen and treating your team the way you want to be treated
- (38:28) Best Bites: Eli’s west coast trip, Alexandra’s Philly faves, and Marisa’s run-in with Charles Barkley in the burbs
- (54:49) Lots of foodie events in September, including a couple that combine our love of food and music - mark your calendars and get your tickets!
And of course, we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are:
- For the most tasty, healthy, and satisfying salads and noodle dishes in Philly, click here to order Honeygrow
- If your restaurant or company wants to be in the headlines for all the right reasons, click here to discover how Peter Breslow Consulting and PR can take your business to the next level
- Social media and digital content are two of the most important things you can create for your brand. Check out Breakdown Media, a one stop shop for all of your marketing needs.
Connect with us on Instagram and, of course, share your eating adventures with us, as well as tag us in your posts so we can talk about them on air!
Chef Eli is out this episode...again, BUT he set up a succulent surprise for Marisa and Dave. Get ready for some serious oyster ASMR… Plus shucking tips, best bar bites, and we warm up our pipes for karaoke!
- (03:18) Our producer Sara reveals that Eli’s got a tasty surprise guest lined up: we're talking about Oyster House's own G-Shucks, aka Gary McCready, the man who’s shucked over a million oysters, and of course he brought Jersey-grown treats for the crew. We cover east coast vs. west coast, various spots he’s shucked at, and why he loves to share these oceanic gems with the world
- (10:20) In-studio oyster shucking begins. Gary teaches us the correct way to shuck, what to look for in an oyster, and creative accompaniments you can try. Check our Instagram this week to see him in action! @deliciouscitypodcast
- (19:45) Whatcha Been Eatin’: Sara’s B-BLT, Dave’s $6 cheeseburger, Marisa’s ice cream sandwich and Gary’s visit to Barcelona on Passyunk
- (26:45) An impromptu karaoke session breaks out. Sing it with us...Chickity China, the Chinese chicken 🎵🐔
- (32:38) Long distance listeners, we want to hear from you! If you’re from outside of the Philly area, especially if you are international, DM us at @deliciouscitypodcast and let us know where you are listening at
- (34:49) One more oyster break, and one more singalong
And of course, we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are:
- For the most tasty, healthy, and satisfying salads and noodle dishes in Philly, click here to order Honeygrow
- If your restaurant or company wants to be in the headlines for all the right reasons, click here to discover how Peter Breslow Consulting and PR can take your business to the next level
- Social media and digital content are two of the most important things you can create for your brand. Check out Breakdown Media, a one stop shop for all of your marketing needs.
The only thing that could bring people together more than a big plate of pasta is learning to make the pasta by hand. Our guest today, Natalia Lepore Hagan, can teach you how to do just that at her Midnight Pasta classes - think less “cooking school” and more “fun-loving dinner party” - booze optional! We also talk about what’s in our refrigerators, how to make pasta while camping, and our favorite desserts in Philly.
- (00:00) Spoiler alert: how awesome was ‘Deadpool and Wolverine’?!
- (02:24) Eli’s out this week and we miss him, but Marisa and Dave are excited to welcome Natalia to the studio
- (06:38) Natalia explains the origins of Midnight Pasta Co, and passing down her family’s recipes to over a thousand people in Philly (and counting!)
- (15:32) Natalia tells us how this city embraced Natalia’s pasta concepts, and why Philly is the best food city in America
- (22:07) Guessing whose fridge is whose, QR codes on tombstones
- (32:06) In It To Win It: We choose a winner for the Rocco’s gift card, and tee up a giveaway for two spots at a Midnight Pasta event in September! Natalia chooses the secret word, and it’s the name for a violent-sounding pasta
- (37:00) Best Bites: Natalia’s gas station breakfast, Marisa’s eggplant parm, and Dave’s small but mighty bite that he declared is now in his Top 5 desserts in Philadelphia
- (48:30) Big Announcement: The next award winning Voi~yage dinner is in September, featuring a local favorite collaborating with a New Orleans legends. Plus, a ton more pop-ups, collabs and events for you to feast on!
And of course, we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are:
- For the most tasty, healthy, and satisfying salads and noodle dishes in Philly, click here to order Honeygrow
- If your restaurant or company wants to be in the headlines for all the right reasons, click here to discover how Peter Breslow Consulting and PR can take your business to the next level
- Social media and digital content are two of the most important things you can create for your brand. Check out Breakdown Media, a one stop shop for all of your marketing needs.
Connect with us on Instagram and, of course, share your eating adventures with us, as well as tagging us in your posts so we can talk about them on air!
Summer is for tomatoes, picnics, and happy hours. This episode is full of insider tips on new spots and classic faves, and we’re giving you all the delicious details. Plus: Wit Wez returns with a gripe from Dave- let us know on Instagram if you agree… Now let’s dive in!
- (00:00) Marisa’s on vaca this time, but she’ll be back next week! In the meantime we’ve got Sara in studio
- (03:30) Whatcha Been Eatin’: Dave’s got a new spot for crunchy, crispy Korean wings
- (06:20) Dave tried a new buffet in South Philly, and we get into pro tips for getting the most out of your buffet experience
- (12:20) Eli talks pies, Thai, and a prime pizza spot in Center City
- (19:36) How to tell the difference between real and ripoff KEWPIE mayo
- (20:19) Sara shouts out a Gayborhood happy hour, and we celebrate the dawn of pumpkin season
- (26:46) Wit Wez: why restaurants need to retire the QR code menu in favor of printed menus
- (35:52) Restaurant News: Philadelphia chefs helping the community, Fork’s new menu, a pizza and cheesesteak spot that’s baking their own rolls, and more that’s happening in the Philly food scene
And of course, we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are:
- For the most tasty, healthy, and satisfying salads and noodle dishes in Philly, click here to order Honeygrow
- If your restaurant or company wants to be in the headlines for all the right reasons, click here to discover how Peter Breslow Consulting and PR can take your business to the next level
- Social media and digital content are two of the most important things you can create for your brand. Check out Breakdown Media, a one stop shop for all of your marketing needs.
Connect with us on Instagram and, of course, share your eating adventures with us, as well as tagging us in your posts so we can talk about them on air!
Fact: There’s no shortage of great places for a sandwich around Philly. However, Rocco’s Italian Sausages [Yup, the ones by the Home Depot] goes over the top. We're talking eggs and steak, jerk chicken, sweet and hot sausage, and vegetarian options, too! And we have one of the OGs in studio today, Dan Winter, who's going to tell us how he expanded the Rocco’s brand over the years and what the Philly region means to the team.
- (00:00) A Rocco’s sweatsuit: Do we need it? (Yes. The answer is yes
- (03:01) Dave has been eating Rocco’s sandwiches for over 15 years now. Their trucks are posted up outside of Home Depots all over the area, where Dave used to work at. Gotta have a full belly to drive that forklift!
- (04:21) Dan tells Eli and Dave about bringing Rocco’s from Queens to Philly, and how the menu has evolved over the years
- (08:52) What’s Dan’s favorite sandwich that he makes? Pro tip: get there early in the day to grab a seeded roll, Eli’s fave
- (25:20) In It to Win It: Get the secret word to win a gift card from Rocco’s, and then DM it to @deliciouscitypodcast on Instagram to enter the contest
- (28:08) Best Bites include a Mexi-Korean mash-up, an A+ omakase, and Eli and Dave’s dinner at Rice & Sambal. Plus: our favorite steakhouses
- (41:31) Events and Pop Ups: Eli’s got an event coming up that mixes our love of music and food, a few cool collabs, and a hot sauce festival!
And of course, we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are:
- For the most tasty, healthy, and satisfying salads and noodle dishes in Philly, click here to order Honeygrow
- If your restaurant or company wants to be in the headlines for all the right reasons, click here to discover how Peter Breslow Consulting and PR can take your business to the next level
- Social media and digital content are two of the most important things you can create for your brand. Check out Breakdown Media, a one stop shop for all of your marketing needs.
Connect with us on Instagram and, of course, share your eating adventures with us, as well as tag us in your posts so we can talk about them on air!
Yes, Chef! We binged Season 3 of the Bear and we’re going over the highlights, the myths and the Easter eggs on the show. Plus: everything we’ve been eating this week, and a deep, dark, and crunchy confession from Eli.
- (00:00) Dave isn’t here this week, so our producer Sara - and Marisa’s fellow DJ at WMMR - is stepping in
- (04:27) Where in the world are you listening? We want to know! If you’re an far-flung Delicious City listener, send us a message on Instagram (@deliciouscitypodcast) from your corner of the world and let us know how you found this podcast, and we’ll shout you out on a future episode
- (06:54) Winner, winner, oyster dinner: we pull a name out of the hat for our Oyster House drawing. Thanks again to everyone who filled out our survey to enter!
- (10:44) Whatcha Been Eatin’: Shore snacks with Marisa, Eli’s salatim spread, a BBQ pop-up with Dave and Sara, and bites from the Jersey burbs
- (24:11) Eli gets a confession off of his chest that blows us away
- (29:36) Eli’s Pop Quiz: How did this quintessential Philly food get its name?
- (32:04) Food News: Center City places have discounts for city workers, a Polish spot that Eli is excited to try, and the Delicious City Hot Dog launches this week at Royal Tavern - try it and tag us!
- (38:58) The Bear: we go over what we loved, what confused us, and Chef Eli answers YOUR questions about the show
And of course, we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are:
- For the most tasty, healthy, and satisfying salads and noodle dishes in Philly, click here to order Honeygrow
- If your restaurant or company wants to be in the headlines for all the right reasons, click here to discover how Peter Breslow Consulting and PR can take your business to the next level
- Social media and digital content are two of the most important things you can create for your brand. Check out Breakdown Media, a one stop shop for all of your marketing needs.
Connect with us on Instagram and, of course, share your eating adventures with us, as well as tag us in your posts so we can talk about them on air!
Chef Nicholas Bazik has worked his magic all over Philly for nearly two decades, and now his most exciting concept yet is bringing French flair to Headhouse Square. We talk culinary technique, the pain and pride of opening a restaurant, and why Paris vibes will never go out of style.
00:00 Eli tells us about a signature black and white pasta dish that came to him out of nowhere
06:47 Nicholas Bazik is opening Provenance in Headhouse Square, and reservations are now live! His resume in Philly includes La Chinesca, Fork, Russet and more. This next restaurant is going to be a Parisian experience unlike any that we’ve ever seen before here
09:16 Provenance, meaning “origin,” is house in a 200-year-old building, and this week has been nuts for Nich trying to get things ready. How do you keep up?
14:00 French cuisine is back!
23:00 Nich recently did a collab in Paris and tells us about that, plus the restaurants that have inspired him
35:07 In It to Win It: We announce a winner for a Morea gift card, thanks to Center City District! We tee up the next giveaway, which is close to home for Eli 🙌
38:29 Best Bites: Eli has a perfectly simple dish at High Street, Marisa makes a pizza at a Mediterranean BYO, and Nich visited a restaurant that just got named in Philly Mag’s Best of Philly list for 2024
47:57 Rosenbergers iced tea now has a buzzed beverage for summer! Marisa and Nich crack one open
50:26 Events and Pop-Ups: a cookbook release, a Japanese pasta pop-up, Vernick goes to New Jersey, a Semita festival… Keep an eye on our Instagram @deliciouscitypodcast for more!
And of course, we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are:
- For the most tasty, healthy, and satisfying salads and noodle dishes in Philly, click here to order Honeygrow
- If your restaurant or company wants to be in the headlines for all the right reasons, click here to discover how Peter Breslow Consulting and PR can take your business to the next level
- Social media and digital content are two of the most important things you can create for your brand. Check out Breakdown Media, a one stop shop for all of your marketing needs.
Connect with us on Instagram and, of course, share your eating adventures with us, as well as tag us in your posts so we can talk about them on air!
Eli, Marisa and Dave have been eating around Philly a ton this week, so there’s lots of tips and treats in this episode. Tag us on Instagram and Facebook to let us know where you’ve been eating.
- (00:00) What happens when you leave cabbage in the oven for 8 hours? Chef Eli has the answer
- (07:32) We’re getting caught up on season 3 of The Bear, and you should too - recap episode is coming later this month (7/29)! Send us your thoughts on the show and your questions for our resident chef on Instagram: @deliciouscitypodast
- (09:14) Whatcha Been Eatin’: Eli tells us about banana ketchup. Who loves orange soda? Dave loves orange soda! Marisa has been hitting as many pop-ups as possible this summer, and a recent fave is “Greek-ish”
- (32:46) Royal Tavern on Passyunk in Philly is putting a Delicious City Dog on their menu! We figure out what to top it with: Hot mustard? Relish? Roasted tomatoes?
- (49:50) Food News: Dumplings galore, a Picnic in time for summer, and a BIG ANNOUNCEMENT about the next Manna Main Course… you don’t want to miss this chef lineup on September 26th!
And of course, we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are:
- For the most tasty, healthy, and satisfying salads and noodle dishes in Philly, click here to order Honeygrow
- If your restaurant or company wants to be in the headlines for all the right reasons, click here to discover how Peter Breslow Consulting and PR can take your business to the next level
- Social media and digital content are two of the most important things you can create for your brand. Check out Breakdown Media, a one stop shop for all of your marketing needs.
Connect with us on Instagram and, of course, share your eating adventures with us, as well as tag us in your posts so we can talk about them on air!
This episode is full of crunchy chicken ASMR. This isn’t your typical fried chicken fare - it’s even more finger-lickin’ good, found in the heart of West Philly. We’ve got an exciting lineup of Best Bites, and a ton of events and pop-ups to fill your calendar.
- (00:00) Dave took a trip to the Fancy Food Expo, and Philly was well represented!
- (04:59) White meat, dark meat or vegan meat?
- (06:46) Mabruka Kane joins us in studio. She and her sister Hayat Ali serve up Ethiopian-inspired fried chicken at Doro Bet in Philly. Not only does it have that perfect crunch, it’s gluten free, too. She tells us the secret ingredient in this heavenly chicken coating
- (12:35) Mabruka tells us about her journey from growing up in Ethiopia to meeting her husband while working in hospitality, and later opening three restaurants in three years here in Philadelphia, starting in 2020 at the height of the pandemic. She tells us about how opening the first spot, Alif, was a family affair, and led the way for Salam Cafe and Doro Bet
- (38:18) In It to Win It: We’re giving away $100 to dine at Morea, thanks to Center City SIPS!
- (42:17) Save the date: we’re talking about ‘The Bear’ on the podcast later this month, so send us your thoughts and questions about the show (and how it relates to real kitchens) on Instagram: @deliciouscitypodcast
- (48:15) Best Bites include the Bolo anniversary dinner, a tribute to Le Bec Fin, hot and cold crab, and rooftop oysters for a good cause
- (57:07) There’s a ton of foodie events to satisfy your summer appetite. We’ll celebrate Christmas in July, Bastille Day, and Mebruka tells us about a pop-up happening at Doro Bet… and much more!
And of course, we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are:
- For the most tasty, healthy, and satisfying salads and noodle dishes in Philly, click here to order Honeygrow
- If your restaurant or company wants to be in the headlines for all the right reasons, click here to discover how Peter Breslow Consulting and PR can take your business to the next level
- Social media and digital content are two of the most important things you can create for your brand. Check out Breakdown Media, a one stop shop for all of your marketing needs.
Connect with us on Instagram and, of course, share your eating adventures with us, as well as tag us in your posts so we can talk about them on air!
Welcome to Week 2 of weekly episodes! Every Monday you’ll be getting Delicious City wherever you get your podcasts, so make sure you subscribe for all the good stuff - and this week, it’s REAL good. We catch up with our friends Justine McNeil and Ed Crochet from Fiore, who dish out pro tips for Philly summer dining, Ed gives up his secret to an indulgent grilled cheese, and we discover what’s in vegan lox.
(00:00) Binge listening? Weekly listening? No matter how you listen, we love that you’re here!
(03:03) Justine MacNeil and Ed Crochet peel back the curtain on the evolution of Fiore. They leveled up to a larger space and expanded their community in the process. Dave raves about their breakfast sandwiches, and Eli talks about paying homage to others through your dishes.
(17:29) Whatcha Been Eatin’: Ed reveals the secret to the best grilled cheese, Dave shouts out his late-night picks, and Marisa tells us how she scored a table at My Loup at the last minute
(36:28) Pop-Up Run-Down: We run down what’s happening with pop-ups, collabs and events this week in the Philadephia food scene - including an announcement from our guests!
(51:07) Fiore has amazing pastries, and we got to try a few in studio, ranging from traditional to a brand new, unusually flavored bite…
And of course, we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are:
- For the most tasty, healthy, and satisfying salads and noodle dishes in Philly, click here to order Honeygrow
- If your restaurant or company wants to be in the headlines for all the right reasons, click here to discover how Peter Breslow Consulting and PR can take your business to the next level
- Social media and digital content are two of the most important things you can create for your brand. Check out Breakdown Media, a one stop shop for all of your marketing needs.
BIG NEWS, Delicious City fam: we’re going weekly! You’ll hear about what we’ve been chewing on, literally and figuratively, every single week. Best Bites, Food News, and conversations with the movers and shakers in Philadelphia - it’s all here. These episodes will get delivered to this feed every Monday, so smash that SUBSCRIBE/FOLLOW button if you haven’t already.
(00:00) Episode 69? Niiiiice.
(02:12) We jump right into pastry chat with Robert Toland, who just won Food Network’s 'Next Baking Master: Paris’. Prepare yourself for some crunchy ASMR
(07:23) Robert gives us a behind-the-scenes look at filming the show in Paris, describing the challenges he worked through to become the champion, and how his childhood influenced the way he bakes today. He also tells us about working for Jose Garces here in Philly, and what’s next in his career. We also find out what a dessert terrarium is
(28:48) Robert drove an hour out of his way to bring us some insane pastries from Malvern Buttery, and our minds are blown by the canelé, so much that Eli calls it “life changing”
(33:03) In It to Win It: Thanks to our friends at Center City District, who are celebrating SIPS all summer, we’ve got another giveaway for you. Listen for the secret word to win a gift card to Time in Philadelphia, and DM it to @deliciouscitypodcast on Instagram
(38:18) Thank you to everyone who filled out the feedback form! Head to our Linktree to tell us where you’re from, what you like to eat and what you want to hear more of on this podcast. We extended the survey, and everyone who fills it out between now and 7/8 will be entered into a drawing for dinner at Philadelphia Oyster House
(42:14) Best Bites: Eli stumbles upon tasty tacos, Dave goes down the shore, Marisa is wowed by a recent guest on the pod, and Robert gives us his Philly picks
(51:09) Congrats to all the James Beard winners! Eli runs down a few openings to look forward to in the city
And of course, we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are:
- For the most tasty, healthy, and satisfying salads and noodle dishes in Philly, click here to order Honeygrow
- If your restaurant or company wants to be in the headlines for all the right reasons, click here to discover how Peter Breslow Consulting and PR can take your business to the next level
- Social media and digital content are two of the most important things you can create for your brand. Check out Breakdown Media, a one stop shop for all of your marketing needs.
Connect with us on Instagram and, of course, share your eating adventures with us, as well as tag us in your posts so we can talk about them on air!
Summer has arrived, which means al fresco dining, festivals everywhere you turn, and the weekly tradition of SIPS in Center City. Eli, Marisa and Dave dive into their warm weather favorites, debut a new segment, and have not one, but two tasty prizes that you could win.
00:00:00 Chewy vs. crunchy cookies: which team are you?
00:01:17 Dave is back! And no, he’s not moving to Newark. He’s happy to be back in Philly after a work trip back-to-back with a bachelor weekend (lots of Dirty Bananas were involved)
00:05:57 Gia Suraci, who has the most Philly accent ever (and we LOVE it), is here to roll out a summer tradition: SIPS in Center City! They’re celebrating 20 years of this summertime happy hour, with dozens of restaurants participating. New this year: CCD is offering a limited-edition beer made in partnership with Broad Street Brewing. Dave can’t wait to give this Mexican-style lager a try at Dilworth Park’s Air Grille Garden!
00:20:13 In It to Win It: In partnership with Center City District and SIPS, this week’s giveaway is a gift card to Village Whiskey. Marisa gives out the secret word that you’ll need to DM to @deliciouscitypodcast on Instagram for a chance to win.
00:29:50 Best Bites: Marisa’s tiki party, Dave’s family-style dinner that fused Indian and Mexican cuisine, and Eli has a rare out-of-state plate that’s at the top of his list
00:47:41 We debut a spinoff of Best Bites, because we have too much good food to keep it to one pick per person! Whatcha Been Eatin’ will cover all of the gang’s honorable mentions this week. Dave shares how to find the hidden gems at Southeast Asian Market, and Marisa flexes her Dunkle Dare championship reign
01:00:59 We want your feedback! Tell us what you think of the podcast via a quick survey. Everyone who fills it out will be entered to win a gift card to Philadelphia Oyster House. Find it HERE or in our Linktree and Instagram
01:06:30 Food Events + Pop-Up Run Down: a pescatarian dinner, a Juneteenth cookout, 90s night at the Please Touch Museum, and lots more!
And of course, we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are:
- For the most tasty, healthy, and satisfying salads and noodle dishes in Philly, click here to order Honeygrow
- If your restaurant or company wants to be in the headlines for all the right reasons, click here to discover how Peter Breslow Consulting and PR can take your business to the next level
- Social media and digital content are two of the most important things you can create for your brand. Check out Breakdown Media, a one stop shop for all of your marketing needs.
Connect with us on Instagram and, of course, share your eating adventures with us, as well as tag us in your posts so we can talk about them on air!
Beer lovers, belly up to the newest episode of Delicious City and pour yourself a pint. Rich Colli is in studio to talk about all the brewers from Philadelphia and beyond who are not only quenching your thirst, but throwing some of the most ridiculously fun parties in the city. From sours to stouts, we cover it all.
(00:00:00) Hat chat and Phillies jerseys
(00:06:10) Rich Colli is here to talk all things beer, which Marisa is VERY excited about. He also owns Varga Bar, and he tells us about the itchiest interview of his life…
(00:11:00) Rich bought Varga Bar right as the COVID-19 pandemic took hold, but he tells us how he got lucky with the bar’s setup. Can we bring back to-go cocktails, please?
(00:16:07) Philly Beer Week is all about beer, but also about bringing people together for a good time. Think Jeopardy, karaoke, themed nights, contest and more - and of course, tap takeovers and happy hour specials all week starting on May 31st
(00:26:09) Marisa compares the beer scenes of Pennsylvania and Colorado, and how the cannabis industry affects brewery business
(00:27:37) Favorite Philly Beer Week memories, which may or may not include smashing a car with a hammer
(00:31:38) Varga Bar’s great list of sour and funky beers, and Rich shouts out other bars in the city with great beer selections
(00:37:21) In It to Win It: Get the secret word that you’ll need to win a gift card to Scarpetta in Rittenhouse, and follow @deliciouscitypodcast to enter the contest
(00:42:54) Best Bites include a new chef residency, a hoagie spot on Washington Avenue, and Eli’s jazzed up Jim’s Steaks
(00:59:39) We play Pair That Beer: Eli and Marisa throw some popular Philly dishes at Rich, who expertly names the perfect beer to pair them with
(01:07:14) Food News: a new dish with crab fat butter catches our eye, plus a Tiki bar in the heart of Center City, the largest board game café on the East Coast, and more
(01:20:16) Pop Up Run Down: wine dinners, lots of events for oyster lovers, and a party in a playground
And of course, we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are:
- For the most tasty, healthy, and satisfying salads and noodle dishes in Philly, click here to order Honeygrow
- We are so excited for our newest partner, Dewey Beer. Check them out to see all the incredible flavors that they are brewing right here in the mid-Atlantic region!
- If your restaurant or company wants to be in the headlines for all the right reasons, click here to discover how Peter Breslow Consulting and PR can take your business to the next level
- Social media and digital content are two of the most important things you can create for your brand. Check out Breakdown Media, a one stop shop for all of your marketing needs.
Connect with us on Instagram and, of course, share your eating adventures with us, as well as tag us in your posts so we can talk about them on air!
With Memorial Day Weekend fast approaching, the Delicious City gang have scoured the internet (i.e. we polled our followers) for the best beach experiences that’ll turn a typical holiday weekend into a legendary party. We’ve got the info for you, plus the scoop on the new restaurant from the mind of Liz Grothe, self-described “fearlessly silly” Philly chef.
(00:00:00) Everybody vote for Dave Wez for Philly Mag’s Influencer of the Year award!
(00:07:04) Liz Grothe tells us about how she landed in Philadelphia, via a food safety job involving cheesesteaks
(00:27:45) The story behind Couch Cafe, the in-home dinners that Liz began after she quit her corporate job. She tells us how her own couch became the hottest seat in town, and the crew discuss how collab culture in Philly has rapidly grown in the past few years
(00:34:00) Liz reveals the debut plans for Scampi, and Italian concept opening this summer in the spot that Neighborhood Ramen currently occupies (but not for much longer!)
(00:47:22) Best Bites include a mini golf breakfast, a classic pizza, oyster with ramp sauce, and a pork gyro
(01:00:47) Bored with burgers and dogs on the grill? Try something new this Memorial Day Weekend! Eli, Marisa and Dave suggest local businesses that’ll bring ice luges, mechanical bulls, oyster shuckers and even a mobile hibachi grill to your house party
(01:14:04) In It To Win It! We’re partnering with Oloroso for your chance to win an amazing Spanish experience right here in Philly. Listen for the secret word and DM it to @deliciouscitypodcast on Instagram to enter. Visit olorosophl.com to learn more.
(01:18:43) Food News: several Philly mainstays are celebrating milestone anniversaries, like Pumpkin and Vetri Cucina. Plus, two cheesesteak mainstays have big announcements, and a couple coffee shops opening up soon
(01:26:46) Pop-Up Run-Down - Festival season is in full swing!
And of course, we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are:
- For the most tasty, healthy, and satisfying salads and noodle dishes in Philly, click here to order Honeygrow
- We are so excited for our newest partner, Dewey Beer. Check them out to see all the incredible flavors that they are brewing right here in the mid-Atlantic region!
- Balancing a busy life and eating healthy is a challenge for anyone. Make your life easier and more delicious with Performance Meal Prep
- Social media and digital content are two of the most important things you can create for your brand. Check out Breakdown Media, a one stop shop for all of your marketing needs
Heads up, Delicious City fam: due to some technical difficulties, this episode may sound a bit different. We’ll be back to normal next time, and no, we do not have drunken lisps in real life. Head to our Instagram @deliciouscitypodcast for videos from the studio (that all sound normal!). Speaking of Instagram, one of Philadelphia’s original foodie influencers @josheatsphilly is here to talk about social media, brunch spots you can actually score a reso at, and Cinco de Mayo plans.
00:00 Marisa had to bail at the last minute, so producer Sara is joining in on the conversation
03:38 We discuss our favorite cheeses
06:05 Josh Eats Philly tells us his origins story, and he and Dave bond over the Pine Barrens and the Jersey Devil
12:03 When Josh got involved in the food scene in our city, and how “Instagram influencer culture” has evolved since then
17:40 Dave and Josh reveal the unspoken “rules” of foodie influencers, and discuss the importance of putting your mental health above algorithm attachment
31:40 Dave’s Best Bite involves an oyster farm tour of Sweet Amalia in New Jersey for Earth Day
36:38 Eli had a phenomenal eating week, and he describes an outstanding dinner with his son at River Twice, his love for creamy rice, and the sushi omakase experience that’s flying under the radar right now (his advice: go there now before the price skyrockets!)
45:00 Josh’s Best Bite was at Sofi Corner Cafe in the Gayborhood - they just started doing dinner service there
47:20 Cinco de Mayo is coming up! Eli, Dave and Josh try to pick from a TON of events that are happening around Philly on May 5th. Josh brought us tacos from Si Taqueria on Federal Street, and Dave names his favorite tacos South Jersey. Plus: we find out what a “drunken piñata” is
54:07 The gang runs down their plans for Mother’s Day, including where you might still be able to score a reservation for brunch, where the best breakfast buffet is at, and Josh’s pick for a sweet treat for Mom
59:34 In It to Win It: This week, Delicious City is giving you a chance to win a $100 gift card to Rosey’s Banh Mi in Ambler. Listen for the secret word from Dave, and DM us at @deliciouscitypodcast to enter!
01:06:04 Eli dishes out food news and upcoming events, and Sara handles the Pop-Up Run-Down
And of course, we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are:
- For the most tasty, healthy, and satisfying salads and noodle dishes in Philly, click here to order Honeygrow
- We are so excited for our newest partner, Dewey Beer. Check them out to see all the incredible flavors that they are brewing right here in the mid-Atlantic region!
- If your restaurant or company wants to be in the headlines for all the right reasons, click here to discover how Peter Breslow Consulting and PR can take your business to the next level
- Balancing a busy life and eating healthy is a challenge for anyone. Make your life easier and more delicious with Performance Meal Prep
- Social media and digital content are two of the most important things you can create for your brand. Check out Breakdown Media, a one stop shop for all of your marketing needs.
Eclipses, earthquakes and eats, oh my! Not even Mother Nature can stop us from trying every bite in the city of Philadelphia. Let’s dive into this jam-packed episode of Delicious City, complete with insider info, a giveaway announcement, and a special discount for listeners
- The solar eclipse was underwhelming for us here in Philly, but what does NOT disappoint is our good friends Jen Carroll and Billy Riddle joining us for an update on their many food projects
- We cover how they landed back in our city during the pandemic, get an update on their cooking classes and events, and they make a big announcement: Delicious City listeners are the first to hear about their new food experience, a walking tour of Fishtown that highlights all the best spots and snacks in the neighborhood (including very in-demand dishes)
- As a couple that cooks together, and works together, we need to know: what annoys Jen and Billy the most about sharing a kitchen
- Jen, who was on three seasons of Top Chef, recaps her most difficult challenge on the show
- Billy explains how an illness forced him to reprioritize his life, but ultimately, it put him on a much healthier and more fulfilling career path than he ever could have expected
- The gang recaps the Philly Makers Night Market, with pizza, butter and an insane ice cream taco
- Other Best Bites include a donut, an Italian cookie, and Eli’s best kept lunch secret in the city
- We welcome a new sponsor, Performance Meal Prep, and talk to Jesse about how he blends his influence from the fine dining world and the fitness world to create healthy, ready-to-go meals. BONUS: Listen for a special discount for Delicious City listeners that can be used any time you order from PMP!
- Merch Madness: The epic conclusion! We announce the winner of the bracket AND the winner of the merch bundle
- Pickle Party! Marisa gives out the secret word that you’ll need to enter our Instagram contest. We’re giving away two passes to The World’s Largest Pickle Party, happening at Xfinity Live on June 15th
- Plus, Food News, with lots of pop-ups in April!
And of course, we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are:
- For the most tasty, healthy, and satisfying salads and noodle dishes in Philly, click here to order Honeygrow
- We are so excited for our newest partner, Dewey Beer. Check them out to see all the incredible flavors that they are brewing right here in the mid-Atlantic region!
- If your restaurant or company wants to be in the headlines for all the right reasons, click here to discover how Peter Breslow Consulting and PR can take your business to the next level
- Balancing a busy life and eating healthy is a challenge for anyone. Make your life easier and more delicious with Performance Meal Prep
- Social media and content are two of the most important things you can do for your business. Check out Breakdown Media, a one stop shop for all digital needs for your company
Connect with us on Instagram and, of course, share your eating adventures with us, as well as tag us in your posts so we can talk about them on air!
What are your favorite snacks? Well, we all have our opinions, but today we have the perfect guests to be on an episode that is fully dedicated to those salty, crispy treats. “Hit it, Snacktime!” You hear us say it in every episode of Delicious City, and now, Snacktime themselves have joined us in the studio. We have a little April Fools fun in this hour of snacking, crunching, reminiscing, and looking forward to the future, including:
- Merch Madness Update: The bracket has been narrowed down to the final championship round. Listen to find out how you can win a merch bundle from all of the competitors, and make sure you vote in the finals this Friday (4/5) on our Instagram stories: @deliciouscitypodcast
- We miss Marisa! She’s traveling this week, but in her absence, we have THREE guests: Sam, Mike and Ben from the Philadelphia based band Snacktime
- Snacktime tell us about how they garnered a loyal following during COVID lockdown by performing in Rittenhouse Park. They may have made a couple of enemies that way, but they made FAR more friends.
- Plus: they give us the details behind their new music that’s out now on all streaming platforms, and their recent feature in a Taco Bell commercial
- Snacks are the theme of this episode: the guys from the band give us their best bites from the road, the eats they request in their show rider (and debunk the Van Halen/M&Ms myth)
- We play a rapid-fire game of “This or That” and debate the more superior treats
- We run down our Best Bites of the week, and psychoanalyze Mike’s lack of enthusiasm for eating new and exciting things (but we do get some good taco memories out of him)
- Dave introduces Eli to the show’s new favorite snack. Hint: it has the perfect crunch
- Food News includes an annual charity event involving our sister podcast, Chef Radio, plus a couple of springtime openings, and the Pop-Up Run-Down!
And of course, we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are:
- For the most tasty, healthy, and satisfying salads and noodle dishes in Philly, click here to order Honeygrow
- We are so excited for our newest partner, Dewey Beer. Check them out to see all the incredible flavors that they are brewing right here in the mid-Atlantic region!
- If your restaurant or company wants to be in the headlines for all the right reasons, click here to discover how Peter Breslow Consulting and PR can take your business to the next level
We’re fresh off of our first Delicious City Happy Hour, and we can’t thank you all enough for joining us! We recap that great event, and on the other side of the coin, we run down a fantastic chef’s tasting that Eli, Marisa, and Dave all took part in. Plus, we welcome a guest whose Mexican dishes are getting national attention. There’s something for everyone in this episode.
Here's what you're going to hear in this episode:
- Happy Hour at Paulie Gee’s was a DC family affair. The beer! The pizza! The 90s decor! We had a blast getting to know our listeners IRL
- Chef Carlos Aparicio of El Chingon joins us in studio. He brings Pueblan cuisine to Passyunk, and his restaurant recently landed on the New York Times list as one of the best new spots in the country!
- Eli talks about how, when opening a restaurant, you are running multiple marathons before that restaurant is fully hitting its stride
- The Philly famous mural artist who graced the building with their work
- Why they decided not to have reservations at El Chingon
- Carlos tells us why he doesn't drink tequila. His answer will surprise you
- How Carlos' exceptional height helped him get work right away when he came to the US even though he was only 13 years old
- Best Bites: We recap the Voi•ãge dining experience with Chef Jeremy Fox from Los Angeles. Plus, Marisa eats the tomato soup to end all tomato soups, some pickled shrimp make BB's, and a duck press machine
- Have you ever heard of a double shucked pea? Well, listen up because Eli explains this, and you're going to want to do this for your next spring dish;)
- Dave learns why his best bite was so delicious when Eli tells him of the other painstaking technique that Jeremy Fox applied to his dinner for Voi•ãge
- Everyone gushes at the beauty of the Lark dining room
- Merch Madness! Follow @deliciouscitypodcast on Instagram to find out how to vote for your favorite foodie merch in our brand new bracket contest
- Food News includes a special collab that Chef Carlos is taking part in, the launch of Kampar, and the demise (and resurrection) of Dollar Dog Night
And of course, we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are:
- For the most tasty, healthy, and satisfying salads and noodle dishes in Philly, click here to order Honeygrow
- We are so excited for our newest partner, Dewey Beer. Check them out to see all the incredible flavors that they are brewing right here in the mid-Atlantic region!
- If your restaurant or company wants to be in the headlines for all the right reasons, click here to discover how Peter Breslow Consulting and PR can take your business to the next level
Delicious City is back with a sweet new episode. We welcome Ryan Fitzgerald of 1-900-ICE-CREAM. His small-batch ice cream combos will satisfy your sweet tooth, and his flavor names are some of the most creative. We put him to the test to name our own fictional flavors.
Vote for your favorite on Instagram: @deliciouscitypodcast - Ryan tells us he’ll create a limited edition pint based on our votes!
Episode 61 is brought to us by our friends at Forsythia restaurant in Old City where chef Christopher Kearse's modern French food continues to wow guests. Listen to find out how you can win a chef's tasting menu for you and a lucky guest that’s as beautiful as it is delicious during our In It 2 Win It segment. For some drool inducing food pics, check out Forsythia HERE 👈 and cue the instant hunger pangs!
Here's the lowdown on episode 61:
- Eli finally succumbed to all the peer pressure and watched ‘The Bear’, and everyone breaks down what’s plausible and what’s far-fetched about how the show portrays the restaurant industry
- As a serial hobbyist, Ryan talks about turning his hobby into a business
- Ryan tells us about how his supper club shifted him towards churning out ice cream full time, balancing business and creativity, and how his recent trip to France inspired him to create the best experience possible for his customers
- Copyright conundrums: Choco Taco, Taco Tuesday, Kunz Spoons and more
- Did any of the gang call 1-900 numbers back in the day? Time to fess up!
- We’re partnering with Dewey Beer to bring you a happy hour hang on Monday, March 11th at Paulie Gee’s. It’s free with RSVP. Come hang with us and enjoy some brews and slices!
- Best Bites include venison, scallops, tuna, and lamb ribs
- Food News: A new deli in Cherry Hill, a chocolate speakeasy, and a Vietnamese spot that’s getting a lot of attention. Plus: the Pop-Up Run-Down!
And of course we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are:
- For the most tasty, healthy, and satisfying salads and noodle dishes in Philly, click here to order Honeygrow
- So excited for our newest partner, Dewey Beer. Check them out to see all the incredible flavors that they are brewing right here in the mid Atlantic region!
- If your restaurant or company wants to be in the headlines for all the right reasons, click here to discover how Peter Breslow Consulting and PR can take your business to the next level
Connect with us on Instagram and, of course, share your eating adventures with us as well as tag us in your posts so we can talk about them on air!
Hoagies are the fabric of Philadelphian society. They fuel our long days and late nights. They bring us together at the deli counter. Our orders show off our individuality: are you an extra hot peppers kinda guy, or a seeded roll only kinda gal? Our own Hoagie Hero (as voted by you, Delicious City listeners, in the Tasties awards) Jason Okdeh tells us how this special sandwich has put him on a path to success and allowed him to foster community around his shop, Farina Di Vita.
Plus!
- Jae explains how he went from having a pasta pop-up to an award winning shop that sells fresh and tasty sandwiches, sauces and more in South Philly. He goes even further back to his upbringing, and the gang talks about all the trouble they got into as kids (and how they got away with it)
- We debate seeded vs non-seeded rolls for hoagies (which do you prefer?) and East Coast Hoagies vs. West Coast Subs (you know which one is better)
- The importance of community support: Jay was given a lot of love and opportunity when he was first starting his business, and now he wants to pay it forward by offering his space to anyone who wants to do a pop-up there
- Shout out to Fox & Son in Reading Terminal Market. We were munching on their Valentines Corn Dog Bouquet throughout this episode
- Best Bites include the “world’s best hot dog,” a haunted dinner, a private pop-up, and succulent shrimp. We also add some bonus bites from NJ and NYC, and surprise Eli with funnel cake for his birthday last week!
- We announce a new Delicious City partner and a special happy hour event happening on March 11th at Paulie Gee’s
- Food News: Pizza in Passyunk, good news for La Croix, and Dave is curating a wagyu cheesesteak pop-up on February 27th
- In It To Win It: Listen to find out how you can win a $100 gift card to one of Delicious City's favorite restaurants, Cantina La Martina! Hint: You’ll need to follow @deliciouscitypodcast on Instagram to be in the running.
- Pop-Up Run-Down: get the scoop on these one-night-only events, and follow us on Instagram for reminders and ticket info. AND: Jae reveals his pasta flight pop-up here first!
And of course we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are:
- For the most tasty, healthy, and satisfying salads and noodle dishes in Philly, click here to order Honeygrow
- So excited for our newest partner, Dewey Beer. Check them out to see all the incredible flavors that they are brewing right here in the mid Atlantic region!
- If your restaurant or company wants to be in the headlines for all the right reasons, click here to discover how Peter Breslow Consulting and PR can take your business to the next level
Connect with us on Instagram and, of course, share your eating adventures with us as well as tag us in your posts so we can talk about them on air!
Philadelphia Magazine’s annual list of 50 Best Restaurants always sparks controversy in our food scene. Who’s in? Who’s out? What does “best” mean, anyway? We discuss it all in a riveting conversation with Philly Mag’s food editor, Kae Lani Palmisano. We've also got new music from our friends in Snacktime, AND something for you, loyal listener, to potentially win!
Plus This!
- Eli brings his homegrown “rooftop juice” to share with the crew. It’s fire!
- Our friend and self-described “food history nerd” Kae Lani impresses all of us with her ability to expertly balance so many projects at once: writing, editing, hosting, scoping out all the best dishes in Philly, AND she just became a mama last year!
- We dive into the 50 Best Restaurants list and ask about the process of narrowing the list down when there are so many heritage and contemporary spots to choose from. Kae Lani explains the new bonus categories this year, including markets and pop-ups.
- We debate what the word “best” means to us. Is it consistency? Creativity? Commitment? Or perhaps a combination of that and more?
- Best Bites: Marisa and Kae Lani describe two unique experiences at the same restaurant, Dave eats a pig’s face and Eli sheds some light on an underrated Mexican dish.
- GIVEAWAY TIME! Listen to find out how you can win a $100 gift card to a spot we talk about on Delicious City all the time! Hint: You’ll need to follow @deliciouscitypodcast on Instagram to be in the running.
- Food News: So. Many. Pop-ups. Thanks to Delicious City's bff Sharon for giving us the scoop. There’s something to eat almost every night of the week with this big list of unique dining experiences.
- NEW MUSIC! Hear the new track “Together” from our friends at Snacktime, and then go add it to your playlist on your favorite music streaming app.
And of course we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are:
- For the most tasty, healthy, and satisfying salads and noodle dishes in Philly, click here to order Honeygrow
- If your restaurant or company wants to be in the headlines for all the right reasons, click here to discover how Peter Breslow Consulting and PR can take your business to the next level
Connect with us on Instagram and, of course, share your eating adventures with us as well as tag us in your posts so we can talk about them on air!
A glass of wine can elevate a meal from good to great with a single sip. Pair local eats with local drinks, and you’ve got a match made in foodie heaven. That’s what this episode of Delicious City is all about! The folks from Mural City Cellars join us in studio and quickly become our favorite guests ever when they crack open a bottle of wine for us that’s not even on bar shelves yet! No offense every other amazing guest we've ever had on here, but.....did you bring wine? Plus: a HUGE event announcement in Food News that podcast listeners can get early access to, so listen closely.
Here's what we talked about:
- Nicholas Ducos and Francesca Galarus tell the stories of their culinary journeys and when they converged. They tell us how Nicholas fell in love with winemaking, and how Francesca’s hospitality and business acumen helped launch Mural City Cellars in Fishtown.
- Making batches of wine in Francesca’s mom’s garage, and how they’re going to open a bar in a converted garage later this year. Full circle moment
- Eli and Nicholas compare their experiences at the Culinary Institute of America, while Marisa and Francesca bond over growing up on the Main Line
- Did you know that Pennsylvania is one of the top 5 grape producing states in the country? Another one in the top 5 is close to Eli’s heart
- We taste the "Sauvi B" and all agree that it’s a winner. Eli gets into his obsession with fermentation, both with food and beverage
- BYO in the Know: We took YOUR suggestions, dear listeners, from Instagram and paired your favorite restaurants with Mural City Cellars wines. Save these in a note on your phone, they’ll come in handy the next time you ask “What should we bring?”
- Best Bites: Turkish takeout, a private dinner with Italian focus, and a beautifully layered parfait
- Food News: Eli is bursting at the seams to announce the Voi•ãge next dinner! It goes on sale TODAY with early access for Delicious City listeners. It features two well-known chefs over two nights in a gorgeous space. Go get your tickets now!
- Plus: a nod to the restaurants closing this month, and a big list of pop-ups and collabs you need to put on your calendar. What freeze?! Get out of the house and EAT!
And of course we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are:
For the most tasty, healthy, and satisfying salads and noodle dishes in Philly, click here to order Honeygrow
If your restaurant or company wants to be in the headlines for all the right reasons, click here to discover how Peter Breslow Consulting and PR can take your business to the next level
Connect with us on Instagram and, of course, share your eating adventures with us as well as tag us in your posts so we can talk about them on air!
The first episode of 2024 is here! Delicious City’s first guest of the year is a man who is known by one name, like Madonna, Bono, and Slash… Shola runs one of the most exclusive dining experiences in Philly at his Studio Kitchen in the BOK building, wowing everyone who sits at his table with his unique take on modernist cuisine. Plus: a 2023 Restaurant Retrospective, and what we’re most looking forward to in the new year!
- Some of the DC cast are embarking on Dry January and discuss non-alcoholic options that still taste good without booze
- Shola talks about his journey to Philadelphia, the stops he made between here and his home country of Nigeria, and how he made a name for himself as an underground master of modernist cooking.
- Remember all that fuss over the Piazza 12 years ago? Shola tells his side of the story of the restaurant that never was and why it doesn’t bother him nowadays
- Shola also talks about his appearance on ‘Somebody Feed Phil’ with Phil Rosenthal and the philosophy behind his favorite kitchen “toys”
- Best Bites include several breakfast sandwiches that are worth setting your alarm for! Eli and Dave have a couple of culinary highlights from the North NJ/NYC area, and Eli shares his leftover dumpling hack
- We look back on 2023 restaurant wins (and fails) in our city, and everybody names their most anticipated opening of 2024
- Food News includes an ice cream comeback, a retro gamer’s paradise, and a few moves happening over in University City. We also find out who topped Craig LaBan’s favorite dishes of the past year
And of course we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are:
- For the most tasty, healthy, and satisfying salads and noodle dishes in Philly, click here to order Honeygrow
- If your restaurant or company wants to be in the headlines for all the right reasons, click here to discover how Peter Breslow Consulting and PR can take your business to the next level
Connect with us on Instagram and, of course, share your eating adventures with us as well as tag us in your posts so we can talk about them on air!
We’re feeling a little ~crispy~ after an epic bash mere hours before recording, but it was 100% worth it to power through and recap the awesomeness, and of course we had to thank everyone who joined us at the 2nd annual Delicious City holiday party!
Also on the show:
- Dave plays Santa and gives out gifts to everyone on his “nice” list. Marisa’s gift is very Philly and Eli’s looks prehistoric
- Dave recounts his experience as our official party Santa, which was far better than his days as Santa at K-Mart when he was a teen
- Memories of our favorite holiday gifts as kids, and the tradition of putting oranges in stockings
- THE TASTIES! We run down the list of nominees of our first-ever Delicious City awards (all of them worthy of your patronage!) and reveal the 2023 winners. We also recap whose trophy acceptance that stole the show… Thank you to all who voted!
- Best Bites: Most are from the rockstar vendors at the holiday party, but Marisa has a few veggie-based honorable mentions too
- Wit Wez: Why do people leave low ratings on Yelp and Google reviews because of something stupid (that usually isn’t even the restaurant’s fault?!)
- Food News: Bradley Cooper’s foray into the cheesesteak business, a new listening room, and a supper club residency
- What we’re looking forward to in 2024… THANK YOU DELICIOUS CITY FAM for a great year!
Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for more: @deliciouscitypodcast
And of course we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are:
- For the most tasty, healthy, and satisfying salads and noodle dishes in Philly, click here to order Honeygrow
- If your restaurant or company wants to be in the headlines for all the right reasons, click here to discover how Peter Breslow Consulting and PR can take your business to the next level
Connect with us on Instagram and, of course, share your eating adventures with us as well as tag us in your posts so we can talk about them on air!
It’s a busy day here at Delicious City with multiple special guests, lots of Best Bites AND an awards announcement! Let’s jump right in:
- Fresh off an excellent podcast lunch at High Street, the group brings Randal Mrazik into the studio to talk about The Tavern Group, which includes Tavern on Camac, Tavern Inn, U Bar, and the newest addition, Otto’s in Brewerytown
- Randal runs down the history of Camac Street in Philadelphia, and Marisa shares one of her favorite weekend parties: Broadway Sundays, plus a magical Christmas moment at U Bar
- Dave’s getting married! He tells the engagement story, which, in typical Dave fashion, includes a rundown of the dinner menu from that night
- Drumroll, please… The Tasties will open for voting on Wednesday, December 13th, for 24 hours only, starting at noon! Eli runs down the categories for 2023. Trust us, these aren’t your mama’s foodie awards. Go to @deliciouscitypodcast on Instagram to pick the best in dining and drinking.
- Eli has his first Stock’s pound cake experience thanks to Dave, and they figure out ways to use up the yummy leftovers
- Best Bites! Marisa and Dave pick the same spot, but for completely different reasons. Eli recounts a fun and scrumptious dim sum brunch, and we find out what a “bang bang” is
- Food News! Seven moles, seven pickles, a twenty-three-course omakase, and too many muffins to count
- More guests arrive! We learn about AAJI’s Tomato Lonsa and the family recipe that makes it so special. Dave and Randal taste it (and love it), and Eli explains how the rich heat and flavor are different from the “Americanized” version of spicy
And of course we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are:
- For the most tasty, healthy, and satisfying salads and noodle dishes in Philly, click here to order Honeygrow
- If your restaurant or company wants to be in the headlines for all the right reasons, click here to discover how Peter Breslow Consulting and PR can take your business to the next level
Connect with us on Instagram and, of course, share your eating adventures with us as well as tag us in your posts so we can talk about them on air!
It’s the greatest foodie holiday of them all, Thanksgiving! Delicious City sets the table with their turkey techniques, trivia with a special guest host, veggie options and more.
Also on the show:
- This episode kicks off with an unexpectedly wild story about a maniac chef and a missing Kunz spoon
- Thanksgiving chat: electric carving knives, how to find the “turkey oyster”, and Eli’s mission to fry a turkey for the very first time this year
- We’ve also got all the trimmings: we cover the best time of day to have holiday dinner, why crab cakes are popular this time of year, different types of stuffing and potato sides, how long you should let a turkey rest before carving, and what our resident vegetarian Marisa eats on a holiday that’s centered around a giant bird
- Best Bites include an array of food trucks, a secret dinner party, and a very messy sandwich
- Dave returns after a week off with a new Wit Wez, and this time he’s got a bone to pick with the marathon runners interrupting his brunch plans
- Thanksgiving Trivia, hosted by Dylan Kulp, who turns out to be such a great emcee that he might put his dad Eli out of a job soon! Dylan keeps the chaos under control as the Delicious City crew tests their knowledge of the holiday
And of course we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are:
- For the most tasty, healthy, and satisfying salads and noodle dishes in Philly, click here to order Honeygrow
- If your restaurant or company wants to be in the headlines for all the right reasons, click here to discover how Peter Breslow Consulting and PR can take your business to the next level
Connect with us on Instagram and, of course, share your eating adventures with us as well as tag us in your posts so we can talk about them on air!
Delicious City is buzzing over Rival Bros Coffee, and we’ve got co-founder Jon Adams on this episode to explain their approach to java and how it reflects the bold and authentic spirit of Philadelphia. We also talk about one of the hottest new dining experiences in the city, Enswell, and Jon and Eli get swept up in culinary history - the convo was so absorbing that we lost track of time and had to be kicked out of our studio.
Also on this episode:
- Dave Wez is out this week, but a bromance blossoms between Eli and Jon, or maybe Eli is just jealous of Jon’s hair… who can say?
- Marisa explains why she doesn’t have a coffee machine in her house, despite being a caffeine fiend
- Jon explains the Rival Bros origin story, and takes us back to his early days as a chef, including his wild experience making “edible rocks” at a Michelin star restaurant in Spain
- The gang discuss why chefs having FOH experience is key, as well as the benefits of cooking in a small space and the importance of gender diversity in the kitchen
- Shorthand for food orders: is it a lost art?
- Hot take: can you call yourself a chef if you’ve never run a restaurant?
- Jon talks about his time at Snackbar, and the crew trade stories about a living legend in Philly, Pierre Robert. The WMMR ladies in the room guess what his favorite restaurants in the city are, and at the very end of this episode you’ll hear whose guess was right!
- Best Bites: everybody loves Enswell, and not just because Jon is in the room - it’s legit. Other picks include a spot to elevate your lunch routine, pizza with perfect pepperoni cups, espresso soda and delicious dim sum
- Weird stuff happens in restaurants, and Eli’s got a particularly saucy story from his time in NYC. Plus: proper etiquette for when you run into celebs while dining out
- Food News: a doggie bar, a Bladerunner inspired ramen joint, and the country’s largest single-sponsor food drive is happening this week, Camp Out For Hunger!
And of course we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are:
- For the most tasty, healthy, and satisfying salads and noodle dishes in Philly, click here to order Honeygrow
- If your restaurant or company wants to be in the headlines for all the right reasons, click here to discover how Peter Breslow Consulting and PR can take your business to the next level
Connect with us on Instagram and, of course, share your eating adventures with us as well as tag us in your posts so we can talk about them on air!
We’re taking it slow with special guest Danny Childs on this episode of Delicious City. Danny is the founder of Slow Drinks, specializing in foraging ingredients for world-class cocktails. You’ll wonder what you can pluck from your own backyard to use in the kitchen after hearing this episode.
Here's what else was discussed:
- Eli opens the show up by telling us about the time he cooked for Robin Williams in NYC amongst many other High profile peeps
- Danny explains how his new book will help you discover the deliciousness growing all around us, and how to forage and ferment so that herbs and produce don’t go to waste
- We hear Danny’s origin story, moving up the ranks from a server at Chickie’s and Pete’s to an in-demand botanical bartender. He also talks about his travels to South America and working with indigenous populations on their farms
- The gang discusses their favorite brands of mayo and dream soda flavors
- Best Bites include a few of mind-blowing vegan and veggie dishes and a next-level omakase experience
- Dave denounces counterfeit ketchups in this edition of Wit Wez
- Creative potato chip flavors. What would be your dream potato chip flavor?
- A chef conference coming up in the springtime
- A new cheesesteak spot in the burbs
- Plus a few other notable openings restaurant
And of course we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are:
- For the most tasty, healthy, and satisfying salads and noodle dishes in Philly, click here to order Honeygrow
- If your restaurant or company wants to be in the headlines for all the right reasons, click here to discover how Peter Breslow Consulting and PR can take your business to the next level
Connect with us on Instagram and, of course, share your eating adventures with us as well as tag us in your posts so we can talk about them on air!
Red October has washed over Philadelphia again, and Marisa’s got a game to get to, so we jump right into all things food and drink, including ballpark eats and birthday cake!
In this episode:
- It’s Delicious City’s 2nd birthday! Thank you for spending two delectable years with us. We talk favorite cake flavors, annoying cake trends, and birthday cake trivia
- Dave’s Best Bites include two sandwiches and a dessert, one of which delivers “an upper cut of flavor to your face”
- Eli’s Best Bites are a sourdough cheese boat found in Reading Terminal Market and an outstanding chicken dish at the newly-reopened High Street
- Marisa’s Best Bites are from two different baseball stadiums - one, of course, being our home turf of Citizens Bank Park. She also describes her mind-blowing dinner at My Loup
- Food News:
- If you are coming to either of the maiden Voi•áge Dinners at Kalaya this week, make sure you say hi to the Delicious City crew. This dinner series is a collab with top-tier chefs, and Eli was featured in Philly Mag to discuss the epic new venture
- The craft beer industry is taking a hit. What can be done locally?
- Lots happening for Halloween! There’s a Stranger Things beer garden, a few murder mystery parties across the city, and a witchy bar crawl in East Passyunk
- Mike Solomonov and Steve Cook donated a day’s worth of restaurant sales to a volunteer-run emergency medical service in Israel. They raised over $100K to provide aid to those caught in the conflict overseas
- The Philadelphia Eagles are now offering their own vodka and whiskey under the name Bird Gang Spirits. Bottoms up!
- A Mexican spot in Northern Liberties is offering all-you-can-eat tacos to raise money for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Eli and Dave guess how many tacos each of them can put down in one sitting
- …and more!
And of course we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are:
- For the most tasty, healthy, and satisfying salads and noodle dishes in Philly, click here to order Honeygrow
- If your restaurant or company wants to be in the headlines for all the right reasons, click here to discover how Peter Breslow Consulting and PR can take your business to the next level
Connect with us on Instagram and, of course, share your eating adventures with us as well as tag us in your posts so we can talk about them on air!
Curd nerds, you’re in for a lot of cheese chat on this episode of Delicious City. Yoav Perry tells the gang about Perrystead Creamery and the uniquely flavored cheeses he’s creating in Kensington.
They also talk about:
- The arrival of Red October (go Phils!) and Dave and Marisa’s plan to pull a Brandon Marsh on the bull at Xitnity Live
- Dave’s trip to Orcas Island and Port Townshend
- Perrystead Creamery, summed up by Dave as “the Willy Wonka Factory, but with cheese instead of chocolate”
- Yoav’s backstory and how he ended up with a creamery in the middle of Kensington, plus his partnerships with Pennsylvania farms, regenerative agriculture, and the impressive cheese community in our region
- The REAL Philadelphia Schmear and why Yoav can’t escape the Beastie Boys
- The secret to making your own yogurt - yogurt machines are a scam, along with skim milk!
- Yoav’s plans for a cheese vending machine, complete with accoutrement, crackers and cheese knives. It’s Marisa’s dream come true
- Best Bites that include a seaweed cheese, rabbit pot pie, and a retro drive-in
- Wit Wez: rowdy kids in restaurants, and Marisa’s solution to the problem
- Food News: Chef Radio’s next collab dinner with Visit Philly, and lots of national props for area chefs
And of course we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are:
- For the most tasty, healthy, and satisfying salads and noodle dishes in Philly, click here to order Honeygrow
- If your restaurant or company wants to be in the headlines for all the right reasons, click here to discover how Peter Breslow Consulting and PR can take your business to the next level
- Interested in seeing which bars or restaurants are part of Center City SIPS?
Connect with us on Instagram and, of course, share your eating adventures with us as well as tag us in your posts so we can talk about them on air! Really semi nude full year at
Eli’s back in studio with Marisa and Dave to talk food news, best bites and debut a brand new feature on Delicious City that makes us wonder why you would ever disassemble a beignet. Plus, Chef Reuben Asaram, aka Reuby, brings a pop of pink to the show (move over, Barbie!).
They also discuss:
- Lots of Best Bite contenders from Eli’s travels, Marisa’s birthday and Dave’s experience with StudioKitchen
- Shola and other mononyms (think Bono, Prince)
- Our favorite bagel spots
- Eli presents the gang with tasty treats from Portuguese superstar Gilda
- Reuby, the Willy Wonka of tacos, explains his concept of bridging Asian and Mexican food, with influence from his Indian roots
- The secret ingredient in Reuby’s hot pink crema
- Reuby also talks about a brutal injury and how he works around it to build his menus
- Fashion chat: collectible shoes, signature colors, and what Reuby was wearing at the moment he and Dave first met
- Dressing made from… Cool Ranch Doritos? Yep, and it’s delicious
- The premiere of WIT WEZ: Dave asks the crew about an agitating restaurant trend
- Food News: a gorgeous spot by Rival Bros, a self-serve taproom, different types of sriracha and more
And of course we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are:
- For the most tasty, healthy, and satisfying salads and noodle dishes in Philly, click here to order Honeygrow
- If your restaurant or company wants to be in the headlines for all the right reasons, click here to discover how Peter Breslow Consulting and PR can take your business to the next level
Connect with us on Instagram and, of course, share your eating adventures with us as well as tag us in your posts so we can talk about them on air!
When "dad" is away, the kids will play! With Eli on a little summer vacation, Marisa and Dave take the reins of this episode of Delicious City. They welcome Chef Chad Rosenthal, who's launching an incubator project via The Lucky Well that's four mouthwatering concepts under one roof. It's a unique project that gives food entrepreneurs a chance to show Philly what they're made of.
The gang also covers:
- How Chad's Lucky Well Incubator sounds like a crazy reality show
- The FOMO you feel when you miss a food pop-up - and how the Lucky Well gives those pop-ups a space to really hone their craft
- The Incu-Burger: smoked to perfection. Order it pink or no-pink, that's it
- Chad names the brave astronauts who are taking part in the incubator, and what their culinary specialties are
- Dave's sultry menu-reading voice
- Looking like the narc at a rock show
- The logistical challenges of eating BBQ: do you lick or not lick? (yes, it's what it sounds like)
- Dave's Best Bite of the week may also be the best bite of his life
- Try this tongue twister: "crispy Jersey swordfish schnitzel"
- We learn what a** juice is (no, it's NOT what it sounds like)
- Food news: Pod, Pumpkin, Poi Dog and more
- Philly chefs and pop-ups who are helping those in need in Maui
In our next episode, Eli will recap his trip, Dave test drives the Lucky Well and Marisa tells us about the Manna Main Course event that she's hosting in September.
And of course we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are:
- For the most tasty, healthy, and satisfying salads and noodle dishes in Philly, click here to order Honeygrow
- If your restaurant or company wants to be in the headlines for all the right reasons, click here to discover how Peter Breslow Consulting and PR can take your business to the next level
- Interested in seeing which bars or restaurants are part of Center City SIPS?
Connect with us on Instagram and, of course, share your eating adventures with us as well as tag us in your posts so we can talk about them on air!
It’s not every day that we announce a new cohost on Delicious City, but today’s the day! We officially have a third wheel on DC and we are ecstatic to have Dave Wez, aka @feedingtimetv, officially join this podcast. It’s a very international podcast this week that’s packed to the gills with deliciously entertaining chit-chat.
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- Introducing Dave Wez as he gives us a summer update
- Eli learns what a 302 is in Sea Isle City 🥴
- How Dave figures out where to eat next
- Would you eat the Sardinian cheese that maggots help ferment?
- Which Philly chef smuggled ortolans from France in a false bottom coffee can?
- Does a Chicago style Italian Beef sandwich (like in The Bear) exist in Philly?
- Eli’s hack for getting an Italian Beef in Philly
- Marisa’s best bites come from the beaches of Dewey and Her Place
- Someone gets jelly of Amanda Shulman’s wittiness. So clever!
- Eli‘s incredible week of eating, where he was batting a 1000 on great meals from Puerto Rico to Cambodia to Ethiopia
- Delicious City Supper Club III recap and why it blew people’s minds
- Chef Diana Widjojo drops in to talk about her August pop-up, Rice & Sambal, at Dankbaar
- Her famous Covid pivot, aka the viral sensation “The Not Pizza” box, makes its return to Philly!
- Sneaking out of the house in Bali to eat pig, even though she grew up in a Muslim household.
- Food news!
- Get a piece of the famous floor from one of Philly’s most iconic bakeries
- The return of an infamous South Philly Chef at Rivers Casino. Yo Cuz!
- And lots more…
And of course we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are:
- For the most tasty, healthy, and satisfying salads and noodle dishes in Philly, click here to order Honeygrow
- If your restaurant or company wants to be in the headlines for all the right reasons, click here to discover how Peter Breslow Consulting and PR can take your business to the next level
- Interested in seeing which bars or restaurants are part of Center City SIPS?
Connect with us on Instagram and, of course, share your eating adventures with us as well as tag us in your posts so we can talk about them on air
Josh Sharkey trained under some incredible, generational chef talent, like David Bouley, like Indian super star chef, Floyd Cardoz, and the Great Gray Kunz, and in doing so, he built up his repertoire and his résumé, so no matter what he did, he would be successful. But after working for these industry titans, he found himself on a new mission. It was after he lost an important notebook that was chock-full of recipes and techniques that he had been taught over the years that he came up with the idea of developing software where no recipe, no technique, or learned knowledge will ever go missing again because someone lost their notebook.
Here’s what was discussed:
- After his father passed when he was just a teenager, he began cooking for his family
- Training as a chef in Oslo with Chef Terje Ness at Oro
- Eating donkey in Piedmont
- Working with Chef Floyd Cardoz at Tabla and why it was a dream kitchen
- Cooking with headlamps during the NYC blackout of 2003
- Working with Chef David Bouley at the restaurant's height
- Why working in Café Gray, with Chef Gray Kunz, was so instrumental in his upbringing
- The perfection that is the Kunz spoon
- Josh’s first foray into entrepreneurship with Bark Hotdogs
- No matter how good your product is, you have to be able to tell a story with your food
- The moment he came up with the concept of his recipe company, MEEZ
- Why MEEZ is an incredibly powerful tool for kitchens
- How they painstakingly converted product yields into the software
- The ease of training your teams when using MEEZ
- Why building MEEZ has given him more fulfillment than his career in the kitchen
A huge shout out to our sponsors, Maxwell McKenney and Singer Equipment, for their unwavering support, which allows us to be able to bring these conversations to you. Check out their websites for all the amazing equipment they can supply your restaurant with to make your team more efficient and successful.
Welcome to our newest sponsor, Meez, which is one of the most powerful tools you can have as a cook and chef because it allows you to have a free repository for all of your recipes, techniques and methods so that you never lose them. Meez does way more than just recipe development though, it's an incredibly powerful tool that any chef or restaurant would benefit from.
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Warning!! 🚧 Eat before you listen! This podcast full of deliciousness as we have the one and only, Rachel Klein, join us in studio to talk about her journey with her celebrated South Philly restaurant, where she’s quietly cooked for throngs of supporters since 2015. Between her and the incredible amount of food news that you need to hear, this Delicious City has it all.
- Choosing what to serve and Abbott Elementary star at WMMR
- The beauty of spices covering the entire bagel
- Introducing Rachel Klein of Ms. Rachel’s Pantry
- Beating Bobby Flay and his portabella mushroom
- Why shared kitchens when you're an upstart chef are a bit weird
- What an experience at her restaurant is like
- Why food tastes better when it’s served by someone nice
- Her vegan crab cakes and why Eli was blown away by it
- What’s next for her and Ms. Rachel’s Pantry
- Rachel’s three best bites and why one of them involves a banh mi at Ba Le
- Marisa goes to Taco Lab for the first time
- Eli pulls a Marisa at Beddia for his best bite
- When you want to eat the entire crust, you know it’s a quality pizza
- Marisa breaks down her road trip to Canada through her best bites
- The legend of the Miracle On Ice continues in Lake Placid
- There are few greater food experiences than finding a great roadside shack
- Marisa takes her modest eating husband to River Twice - Tomato Season!
- Lots of food news…lots!
- Big news coming out of Zahav. Better get there early
- A new Franklin Fountain flavor is hitting HipCityVeg
- The Melrose Diner may rise out of the ashes
- And lots more!!!!
And of course we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are:
- For the most tasty, healthy, and satisfying salads and noodle dishes in Philly, click here to order Honeygrow
- If your restaurant or company wants to be in the headlines for all the right reasons, click here to discover how Peter Breslow Consulting and PR can take your business to the next level
- Interested in seeing which bars or restaurants are part of Center City SIPS?
Connect with us on Instagram and, of course, share your eating adventures with us as well as tag us in your posts so we can talk about them on air!
Even in the middle of her vacation, Marisa makes the time to grace us with her presence, thanks to a left behind passport and postponing her Canadian dream vacation. But hey, she's glad she did because she's been asking Eli to bring Ellen on the podcast since pretty much the inception of Delicious City, so this was a fun one for her, and she checked off one of her bucket list guests. So join in on the fun as James Beard Restaurateur of the Year, Ellen Yin, reflects back on her incredible journey as she takes a fun trip down memory lane, talking about some of the trailblazing restaurants that came before her and Fork.
Here's what else was discussed:
- 2:35 The team recaps their Fourth of July shenanigans
- 9:00 Wheelchair crowd surfing makes it on as a topic
- 12:52 Our third Supper Club is almost here!!
- 17:38 Duke's mayo surprise and a new hoodie just in time for the sweltering heat
- 20:10 The incomparable Ellen Yin joins us
- 32:51 How Ellen convinced Eli to come to Philly
- 41:46 Ellen’s background and how she found herself in restaurants
- 50:00 Ellen's chance encounter experience at the Beard Awards
- 57:05 How Sisterly Love Collective was born out of the pandemic to connect women in the industry
- 1:01:41 The moment Ellen won at the Beard Awards and Eli's epic cinematography fail
- 1:06:22 Best Bites that include an off menu smoked beef curry for one of Philadelphia's most beloved chefs
- 1:12:20 Food News
And of course we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are:
- For the most tasty, healthy, and satisfying salads and noodle dishes in Philly, click here to order Honeygrow
- If your restaurant or company wants to be in the headlines for all the right reasons, click here to discover how Peter Breslow Consulting and PR can take your business to the next level
- Interested in seeing which bars or restaurants are part of Center City SIPS?
Connect with us on Instagram and, of course, share your eating adventures with us as well as tag us in your posts so we can talk about them on air!
Today, we invite one of Philadelphia's most talented and passionate makers of both Circles and Squares, Dan Gutter and his wife Hagan, into the studio to give us a rundown of there growing company.
Listen closely as the details for the new supper club is in this episode. Tickets are now live and there are Limited discounted prices for Delicious City listeners! Look forward to seeing all of you on the farm for supper club #3
If you’ve ever wondered what happens during the James Beard Awards weekend, then this is the episode for you because Eli gives an incredible rundown of the winning weekend in Chicago for Philly restaurants! In fact, we took home 3 James Beards (including 2 national awards). Nok Sunternanon, Ellen Yin & Friday Saturday Sunday!🥇🥇🥇
Here's some other things we talked about:
- Best bites from Kampar and the streets of Chicago, and even Dunkin’ Donuts makes its BB debut
- The foul, stinky beauty of Durian and where to get it
- What is a sambal anyway? Eli breaks it down
- A nondescript, creepy white food truck wins over Eli’s taste buds
- Eli has an absolute obsession with Chicago’s Italian Beef Sandwich, and he has the cojones to say it’s better than the cheesesteak
- Mental and physical wellness support for restaurant employees from the Southern Smoke Foundation and CORE
- How the industry has evolved so quickly when it comes to supporting itself with mental health and wellness
- Marisa wants her Gen Y back, dammit and we are not happy with they!
- Center City Sips joins us to talk about Philly’s harbinger of summer
- How Sips has helped bars get through the summer
- Chris from Top Tomato joins us to talk about what they’re doing for Sips
And of course we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are:
- For the most tasty, healthy, and satisfying salads and noodle dishes in Philly, click here to order Honeygrow
- If your restaurant or company wants to be in the headlines for all the right reasons, click here to discover how Peter Breslow Consulting and PR can take your business to the next level
- Check out all the great places to get delicious drinks and catch good vibes with Center City Sips
We switch up the format a little bit for episode 42, but you get all the same tasty deliciousness still packed in there that you know and love. For this episode, we invite Steve Martinho, editor in chief of the hit new food zine, Stereo Flavors, that’s taking Philadelphia by storm, and he talks to us about his origin story and why it has become so successful so quickly. But, the phone doesn’t stop there. We’re talking about Memorial Day, Pizza Freaks, properly cooked halibut, and where you need to go while at the shore. Come for the food news, stay for the Chef Boyardee ravioli talk.👨🏻🍳
Here’s what was chatted about:
- Southeast Asian Market is taking over our brains
- We are moving Memorial Day back one week later
- A badass pizza party from Pizza Freak and The Last Dragon coming up
- Wine tasting while you’re “shoring” this summer
- A new Good Dog hot dog spot is opening in a former swingers club in AC
- A $700 hamburger lands in Philly at the Drury Beer Garden that involves $3000 honey
- NYC transplant opens a small BYO in the Grays Ferry hood where you’re going to want to “gather”
- A Passyunk restaurant forgoes the long form tasting menu
- Why eggrolls might be the most versatile food in the galaxy
- Some sad closings and evolutions with some local food businesses and restaurants:(
- Janet Jackson gets a Philadelphia birthday cake, and Marisa serenades us with some JJ
- Steve Martinho of Stereo Flavors zine graces us with his presence
- The definition of a “zine”
- How Steve accidentally became a chef at a local central Jersey restaurant
- Stereo Flavors origin story
- Steve’s favorite condiment store
- How would you describe the flavor of Chef Boyardee’s ravioli?
- All the locations where you can pick up an issue of Stereo Flavors
- Steve’s famous meatball recipe is finally revealed
- Do carrots and raisins belong in meatballs?
- Have you ever heard of a Jersey Italian hotdog? Well, listen up!
- Best bites come from MAWN, Ambra, Steve and Cookies, and My Loup
For the most tasty, healthy, and satisfying salads and noodle dishes in Philly, click here to order Honeygrow
If your restaurant or company wants to be in the headlines for all the right reasons, click here to discover how Peter Breslow Consulting and PR can take your business to the next level.
As always, we try to bring you the most relevant food news out there, but with a little bit of laughter and enjoyable banter. This week, our friends at Heavy Metal Sausage join us, where they talk about their rise over the past couple years and their signature "tongue blood sausage"....Mmm, it just kind of rolls off the tongue, doesn't it? But hey, if that's not your thing, you're in luck, because Pat and Melissa give us all the details on what it's like growing a small business these days and then being surprised with a James Beard nomination when you least expect it.
Here's what else we talked about:
- What percentage of your income goes to eating out?
- A very Philly wedding gift for Marisa….think drunk Jason Kelsie
- Eli’s obsession with a well shucked oyster
- Can carpal tunnel happen from shucking oysters?
- Pat’s introduction to charcuterie via Chef Nick Elmi and how hotdogs were the gateway drug
- How Melissa and Pat’s romance blossomed like "blunt force trauma" 🤣
- How Heavy Metal Sausage became more of a deli where they now mill their own flour for their fresh baked bread
- How they work really hard to keep all their food truly regional. Lemons, you’re out of here!
- How they were blindsided when the James Beard semi finalist list was announced
- Some unexpected Best Bites
- Marisa’s daredevil move with a baseball bat full of beer at the ball park
- A great new coffee shop called Thank You Thank You
- Some incredible events are coming up. Think free chicken sandwiches with Chef Jen Caroll
- Milk Tubes bring down the house
- The Reading Terminal swamp creature
- The mayoral food vote: your candidates favorite restaurants and our picks
And of course we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are:
- For the most tasty, healthy, and satisfying salads and noodle dishes in Philly, click here to order Honeygrow
- If your restaurant or company wants to be in the headlines for all the right reasons, click here to discover how Peter Breslow Consulting and PR can take your business to the next level
Connect with us on Instagram and, of course, share your eating adventures with us as well as tag us in your posts so we can talk about them on air!
Chefs Rich Landau & Kate Jacoby of Vedge fame drop in to the studio to talk about their newest restaurant, Ground Provisions, and why it’s worth a trip out to West Chester, where this energetic upstart is a chance for Rich and Kate to really get back to cooking the way that they started with small, intimate gatherings serving perfectly in-season vegetable dishes.
Here’s what else we discussed:
- Marisa spills the beans on her surprise wedding and why she waned to be the first to be married at the brand new Punk Rock Museum in Vegas
- A recap of our second Delicious City Supper Club, where chefs Joey Baldino and Dominic Piperno absolutely crushed it
- The early days of veganism in Philadelphia and why Horizons Café rewrote the rules
- Why Rich’s cooking style appealed to a broad audience that wasn't just vegans
- Why it was so important for them to elevate vegan cuisine
- We discuss their newest little love letter, Ground Provisions, and why Kate is absolutely in love with this restaurant and market
- A Best Bite for Eli that involves Pennsylvania rice, and yes, it’s actually from Pennsylvania!
- Marisa's Best Bite comes from Vegas, but with a Philly flare.
- A great new wine bar in Center City, where a couple of industry veterans are planning their flag
- The reviews are in, and it seems that MAWN restaurant is an instant classic that Philly didn't know it was missing
- Dutch and northern European food is alive and well in Philadelphia with chef Joncarlo Lachman’s latest restaurant, Dankbaar
- In the mood for some Philadelphia classics, but done with a Korean twist? Check out the newest Grays Ferry neighborhood restaurant called Korea Taqueria
- Our wonderful guests are subjected to one of Eli’s ridiculous games where their knowledge of each other’s quirks and habits is tested
And of course we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are:
- For the most tasty, healthy, and satisfying salads and noodle dishes in Philly, click here to order Honeygrow
- If your restaurant or company wants to be in the headlines for all the right reasons, click here to discover how Peter Breslow Consulting and PR can take your business to the next level
Hey all! With spring in the air, we have one of Philly’s best veggie slingers in the house to talk about all the incredible deliciousness that is heading to a restaurant near you with the warming weather. Can you guess who our special guest is? As always, let us know what you think of the episode!
- Marisa’s not in a good mood
- But, as always, a little food talk perks Marisa right up
- Our guest’s journey from being a Whole Foods janitor to being an independent grocer
- How slinging pumpkins out of the garage changed his life
- There have been a lot of opinions floating around about “The Best” cheesesteaks, but our guest enters a new dog into the fight
- A giant, ginger garlic oyster makes its debut on Delicious City’s Best Bites
- Our esteemed guest shares his fave Banh mi in Philly with us
- Eli makes a trip to Wilmington to explore what’s going on down there and gets his mind blown
- Tons of food news is happening, so listen up!
- Delicious City Supper Club is sold out, and we are so excited for this coming Sunday. See you all there!
- Make sure you are foraging responsibly! Don’t take the whole ramp bulb:-)
- The first ever Quiz-Atta, where Miss Magn-Atta gets a veggie pop quiz from Philadelphia’s own produce guru
- Dollar-Dog debauchery happening at Citizens Bank Field
- Congratulations to our friend Michael Klein for 30 years at the inquiry! We love you!
And of course we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are:
- For the most tasty, healthy, and satisfying salads and noodle dishes in Philly, click here to order Honeygrow
- If your restaurant or company wants to be in the headlines for all the right reasons, click here to discover how Peter Breslow Consulting and PR can take your business to the next level
Connect with us on Instagram and, of course, share your eating adventures with us as well as tag us in your posts so we can talk about them on air!
Spring is in the air, which means new restaurants are opening, events are happening, and your allergies are probably trying to kill you. Come to today’s podcast for the food news, but stay for announcement of Phily’s first “5 star dive bar” because let’s face it, you need to catch up on what’s happening in the ever evolving Philadelphia food scene.
- A wonderful gift of jerky to start the show off
- Our guest is celebrating one year at one of Philadelphia’s most honored publication
- Our guest’s food and writing highlights over the last year
- Why you need to go to Café walnut, NOW… think bulgogi croissant.
- Eli learns what gesticular means
- Our guest’s experience as a writer for The Infatuation
- The BYO conundrum
- How our guest defined the new Top 50 list based on her experiences
- Our best bites at the James Beard Taste America event
- The Shore's best restaurant does a pop-up in Philly
- Marisa and our guest are absolutely smitten with the new MAWN
- A Turkish restaurant in Collingswood makes the debut on Delicious City, where a "steamy sauna of different grilled lamb pieces" await you
- The chef lineup is finally announced for the next DC Supper Club
- The James Beard finalists are out, and Philadelphia is crushing it
- A fringe restaurant gets rebranded
- Is The Jim the best new dive bar in Philly?
- Philly gets its first “five-star dive bar”
- Why we missed the video store so much
- South Street Art Mart is happening soon
- Don’t forget to get your tickets to Chef Radio LIVE! At MANNA on 4/26
- Philly restaurant Jeopardy - Round 2
And of course, we could not do this without our amazing partners, who are as passionate about food and drink as we are:
- For the most tasty, healthy, and satisfying salads and noodle dishes in Philly, click here to order Honeygrow
- If your restaurant or company wants to be in the headlines for all the right reasons, click here to discover how Peter Breslow Consulting and PR can take your business to the next level
Connect with us on Instagram and, of course, share your eating adventures with us as well as tag us in your posts so we can talk about them on air!
Check out what we have going on this episode!
- Tickets now on sale for Delicious City Supper Club II with Chef Joey Baldino - follow link in Instagram bio
- Our guest, who LOVES their water ice, talks about their Philly brand, which you probably use all the time
- How our guest was able to create such an iconic brand in Philly via social media
- Reminiscing about spending time at The Gallery with AI’s All-Star party
- Why Port Richmond might be your new vibe
- Some delicious cannolis get dropped off at the studio (thank you, Holy Cannoli Cafe!)
- Best bite from Eli involves grilled artichokes, pistachios, and citrus…unreal!
- Our guest unveils his favorite pupusa restaurant
- Marisa’s marathon day of eating and drinking in South Philly and why Passyunk Ave never fails to impress
- A surprise guest drops in to officially announce their new restaurant!
- How her new business will help continue shining the spotlight on underrepresented chefs
- Some really great prizes for her Kickstarter
- Some really great events are happening that you want to hear about to help support
- A $1000 per year bar that you can become a part of, that is, if you meet their salary expectations
- Delicious city supper club tickets are now on sale!
And of course we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are:
- For the most tasty, healthy, and satisfying salads and noodle dishes in Philly, click here to order Honeygrow
- If your restaurant or company wants to be in the headlines for all the right reasons, click here to discover how Peter Breslow Consulting and PR can take your business to the next level
Connect with us on Instagram and, of course, share your eating adventures with us as well as tag us in your posts so we can talk about them on air!
As always, proceed with caution if you're hungry. In today's podcast, we have Philly's "It" chef, whose rising star continues to burn bright, as well as two podcast-related event announcements that you're not going to want to miss.
Here's what else was discussed:
- One of the hosts continues to get more Philly famous, if that's even possible!
- A very special guest is joining us in studio and is cooking some of the most exciting food in Philly
- Best takeout restaurant of the year 2020
- The totally unexpected way our guest started cooking in Philly
- The difference between being a chef in Thailand compared to Philly
- How Nok met her future business partner
- Growing from a small BYOB restaurant into what Kalaya is today
- Why more babies need to dine out.
- Teaching her team to properly pronounce the Thai dishes
- A new Mexican restaurant wins the best bite from one of our hosts
- Chef Radio LIVE! at MANNA April 26th. Tix on sell March 8th
- The next Delicious City Supper Club has been announced for April 23rd
- The Schill Report finds a can't-miss Filipino restaurant where utensils are optional
Skip ahead timestamps:
[00:05:44} Nok reminds us of the proper way to pronounce Kalaya
[00:09:00] Her passion for cooking and slight obsession with the Food Network
[00:22:00] teaching her staff about the dishes
[00:27:52] James Beard Event
[00:31:30] Prawn Pop Rocks
[00:37:12] Best Bite
[00:50:28] Food News
[01:08:41} The Shill
- For the most tasty, healthy, and satisfying salads and noodle dishes in Philly, click here to order Honeygrow
- If your restaurant or company wants to be in the headlines for all the right reasons, click here to discover how Peter Breslow Consulting and PR can take your business to the next level
- Connect with us on Instagram and, of course, share your eating adventures with us as well as tag us in your posts so we can talk about them on air!
Welp, our Iggles didn't clinch like we hoped, but the good news is we have lots of delicious food to cry our alligator tears into and comfort our sorrows. And the good news is that tomorrow is Fat Tuesday, so we can all get blacked out drunk and forget about our sports reality. Joining us on this shiny bead-filled adventure is none other than Philadelphia's own King of Cajun,…....(You'll have to listen to find out;)
- Reminiscing of Delicious City’s Supper Club No.1
- The amazing ASL interpreters and the attention they are getting
- Was this the best sports year in Philly or one of the worst?
- Super Bowl superstitions and possibly the demise of the Eagles
- A timely guest just in time for Fat Tuesday & Mardi Gras
- The not-so-dirty secrets of being a vendor at the Reading Terminal
- Marisa relives her fake ID/Bourbon Street days. Keep an eye out for that photo;)
- The surprising connection of our guest to his passion for Louisiana and its food
- Eli recounts his craziest Fat Tuesday story
- Marisa and Eli get sidetracked and talk about what they’re watching right now
- The trouble with crab gravy
- Porco’s strikes again, and an incredible lunch at a Szechuan staple
- The best cake in existence isn’t from a bakery
- How fun it was to see our listeners and break bread with them, and how excited we are for the next one
- A new fried chicken spinoff from a recent hit restaurant in Old City
- A fire ripped through a Mexican staple in Philly
- A new game called Alligator Tears is in honor of Coach Sirianni’s national anthem performance
- Our takes on Rihanna and the Super Bowl halftime show
Looking for a specific segment? Check out these time stamps to make it easy. See how thoughtful we are?
Meet the guest [00:08:50]
Secret time to eat at Reading Terminal [00:28:22]
Best Bite [00:38:20]
Super Club Recap [00:47:10]
Food News [00:51:18]
Alligator Tears [at the end:]
And of course we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are:
- For the most tasty, healthy, and satisfying salads and noodle dishes in Philly, click here to order Honeygrow
- If your restaurant or company wants to be in the headlines for all the right reasons, click here to discover how Peter Breslow Consulting and PR can take your business to the next level
It's a Super Bowl bound podcast where we can't help but get a little giddy, and our guest today had to seek out a sports bar in Costa Rica just to see the game! But, as you'll hear, it couldn't have turned out any better for her. Even though it's hard to focus on food right now with Eagles mania, somehow we managed to do it. It's called commitment, people!
So, between food and Eagles talk, we dig deep into the genesis of one of the coolest Philadelphia stories you'll ever hear of destiny intervening in someone's life and putting them on a path of passion and purpose, and how Farmer Jawn's founder, Christa Barfield, found her love for farming after she burned out from her career and booked a trip to Martinique on a whim.
Besides this incredibly inspiring story, here's what else we talked about:
- The corner store dilemma and what it means to reconceptualize it
- The evolution of Her Place Supper Club
- Marisa's eye-opening experience at Roxanne's
- The incredible and groundbreaking Honeysuckle Provisions
- Delicious Haitian Pork Griot
- Eating offals and why they're so damn delicious
- A South Philly secret supper club
- A brand new gelato shop in Fishtown from a gelato connoisseur
- Why you need to go to Wilmington to eat: think smoked red cabbage
- Eli travels to New Jersey for his best bite at one of the best restaurants in our region
- Why you need to go to Southwark and order the duck
- A brand new vegan and gluten-free bakery in South Philly
- Why you need to run to Reading Terminal and eat Bialys
- Each of our go-to bagel orders
- An exciting dinner inside of a heated greenhouse that you are going to want to go to
- A Jalen Hurts surprise in a bottle
- Why you should have a thermometer at home when frying foods
- Marisa admits to never seasoning a very important part of cooking pasta
- A brand new hoagie shop in West Philadelphia
- Forsythia restaurant reopens after an indoor natural disaster
- An incredibly close win for the Delicious City supper club tickets
And of course we could not do this without our amazing partners, who are as passionate about food and drink as we are:
- For the most tasty, healthy, and satisfying salads and noodle dishes in Philly, click here to order Honeygrow
- If your restaurant or company wants to be in the headlines for all the right reasons, click here to discover how Peter Breslow Consulting and PR can take your business to the next level
Connect with us on Instagram and, of course, share your eating adventures with us as well as tag us in your posts so we can talk about them on air!
Meet Rachel and Phila Lorn, the South Philly born and bread owners of MAWN, the new Cambodian Noodle Bar. They are both products of the Philadelphia food service industry, it’s also where their love story began. This restaurant has been a dream of theirs for years, and it looks like we’re just weeks away from opening.
One of Philly’s “hottest” food experiences inspired flavors on the menu. The Southeast Asian Market was a staple in Phila’s youth, way before the internet found out about it. If you were blown away the first time you saw it, imagine not seeing it for a decade or so and then returning in 2022 to see how it's grown. That’s what happened when Rachel and Phila brought his Cambodian parents by last year.
What’s the correlation between opening a restaurant and having a baby – why does it happen at the same time for so many chefs?
The best bites come from a Delicious City regular (cough Randy Rucker cough), a sandwich shop new to Eli that he finally visited, and a highly anticipated wine and pasta bar. P.S. Marisa has tips for getting in without a reservation.
Great stories fill up Food News with Eagles themed snacks, a couple of openings, and a couple of retirements.
Sticking with the “It’s A Philly Thing” theme, we play What The Yelp, where Eli reads Yelp reviews and the rest of the crew has to guess which restaurant is being talked about.
And if you’re still reading, then you’ll learn that this podcast includes instructions on how to win tickets to Delicious City’s almost sold-out Supper Club. Tune in for the full details.
Enjoy the latest episode and HAPPY EATING!
Philly Mag’s 50 Best Resturants issues has arrived. Love it or hate it, the list serves as a pretty good resource for finding the top spots in the city. We kickoff the show with a blind test quizzing each other on how many we’ve been to.
The real surprise comes later in the show when a few of the random spots we mention as our favorites pop up in the Top 50. It’s nice to see how Philly Mag mixed a few gems into the list and really blew our minds.
Speaking of blowing minds, today’s guest is really good at that. Dave Waz, known in the Metaverse as @FeedingTimeTV, has a high energy, adventurous, relatable and very funny food enthusiast account. It started as a filed cooking show and turned in a series of videos showing off all the bars and restaurants that Dave himself wants you to discover.
Follow for his South Fellini wardrobe, stay for his instantly loveable Korean + Japanese + Polish + Italian personality.
In Best Bites, Eli found his perfect swordfish filet in South Philly. Dave is bringing back the Crab Rangoon, and Marisa discovered the ideal cheese plate.
Back to the 50 Best Resturants. Congrats to Her Place Supper Club. Geez, we want to say that 2022 is your year, but it looks like 2023 is going to top that! We go over the top 10, or 13 or so. This list is kind of like our Super Bowl.
Food news brings the demise of Streeteries, conveyor belt sushi, deep South Philly fresh pasta joint, baby ban and… updates to Delicious City Supper Club. It sold out – quickly – so we added a second seating. That’s no all, we have a charity partner, Share Food Program. Executive Director, George Matysik, dropped by to enlightening us about this wonderful organization helping kinds across the region.
Oh, and Eli might go Vegan? We’ll see.
New year’s resolutions aren’t easy to commit to, so we’re going to make it easy for you: Commit to subscribing to the Delicious City Podcast, following us on Instagram & recommending us to three friends. Simple, it'll make you feel great and there are no hidden fees.
Thank you to Ice Sculpture Philly for sponsoring the latest episode. They made the magnificent center pieces for the inaugural Chef Radio + Delicious City Christmas Party.
On today’s episode we chat about our resolutions for 2023 (or lack thereof!), bumping into old friends on the street, we meet Eli’s Mom and learn about his top secret Washington DC family.
A recap of the podcast holiday party comes with behind the scenes stories about Randy Rucker’s crab dip and Michael Ferrari’s caponata. Plus a collab between Huda and longtime DC supporters, Honey Grow. PA wines from WayVine you must try. Cheeses from Perrystead Dairy. We learn about Milk Tubes from Human Robot. And local cocktails from Dad’s Hat, Boardroom Spirits, Revivalists Gin, Kiki Vodka, New Liberty Distilling, and Five Saints Distilling. Plus Good Water, a new comer to the scene that you should know about.
Best Bites come from one of the multiple “7 Feasts” that happened over the holidays and Honeysuckle Provisions, an easy favorite. But what’s a year end episode without recapping a few highlights from 2022? Remember the Locally Grown Food & Music Series at Liberty Point? How about the year-long obsession with Cantina La Martina (have YOU been yet?!) Her Place. Fiorello. Waiting for new taco joints?! 2022 gave us a lot. The Phillies almost gave us a World Series and the Union almost brought home an MLS Championship. Neither did, and that’s okay. But did the extra months of unexpected sports ruin Christmas? We discuss.
We also share the official details about the Delicious City Supper Club. Tickets are available NOW. You’ll have to listen to find out where and when it’s happening – or you can cheat and find the link in our Instagram profile to secure your tickets before their gone.
Food News comes with a big restaurant announcement, and a few ideas for NYE if you’re still looking.
Enjoy this latest episode of Delicious City Philly, we enjoyed recording it for you. Happy new year, everyone, we look forward to hanging with you in 2023!
Raise your hand if you love the holidays! Because whether or not you do or don't doesn't matter because we have everything you need to know about what's going on in the Philadelphia food scene and where you need to be eating right now. Our guest today brings his incredible knowledge of Philadelphia restaurants to talk about where he's been eating as well as what it's like to celebrate Christmas in Belgium.
- Are you a reservation hoarder?
- How our guest immersed himself into a Philly dining scene
- The rapid evolution of Philadelphia's restaurants
- People who say, “I’m not ordering that, because I can make that at home“
- The beauty of a true Belgian Pommes Frites
- Our guest’s “Perfect Day of Eating”
- A plethora of fantastic bites that everyone needs in their life
- Christmas cookies
- Marisa is shocked that funnel cakes don’t exist everywhere
- Feast of the seven 7 non-fishes
- Pickled Herring
- A game-changing announcement
And of course, we could not do this without our amazing partners, who are as passionate about food and drink as we are:
- For the most tasty, healthy, and satisfying salads and noodle dishes in Philly, click here to order Honeygrow
- If your restaurant or company wants to be in the headlines for all the right reasons, click here to discover how Peter Breslow Consulting and PR can take your business to the next level
Connect with us on Instagram and, of course, share your eating adventures with us as well as tag us in your posts so we can talk about them on air!
Where back! After a small break in action, Marisa and Eli are back in the studio and fired up to talk about all things Philadelphia food.
Here's the rundown!
- Marisa's untapped bowling potential is finally found
- Record-breaking food drive with Camp Out For Hunger. Bravo Marisa!
- Are you a mac & cheese for Thanksgiving type of family?
- What the hell is up with butter boards?
- A Kensington made cheese makes it to the Best Bite segment
- The American dream comes true for this Ridge Avenue restaurant
- Philadelphia's most extraordinary Thai restaurant is reborn
- Bao's are the focus of this pod's Schill Report...very, very interesting
- A new Cambodian restaurant takes a South Philly space that has great juju.
- Philly's vegan OG's are opening a new restaurant! 🥕
- A well known restaurant/bar is been resurrected from the ashes
- Eli learns a little bit more about Marisa than he ever thought he would
And of course we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are:
- For the most tasty, healthy, and satisfying salads and noodle dishes in Philly, click here to order Honeygrow
- If your restaurant or company wants to be in the headlines for all the right reasons, click here to discover how Peter Breslow Consulting and PR can take your business to the next level
Connect with us on Instagram and, of course, share your eating adventures with us as well as tag us in your posts so we can talk about them on air!
As easy as it would be to turn Delicious City into a sports talk show right now, we refuse to do so! That's because it is our sworn duty to bring you all the latest and greatest in the world of food and restaurants, not sports, right? Or, are the two inseparable at this incredible moment in time because Philadelphia is chock-full of fantastic sports and food energy, which just makes you want to eat more!
And in this week's World Series episode....
- The polarizing flavors of fall - candy corn, PSL & eggnog
- Marisa, blows our guest's mind when she turns the fellow pescatarian onto plant base hotdogs at Citizens Bank Park.
- The expanding food neighborhoods in Philadelphia
- Khoran's journey - Stripp'd Juice, BLVCK
- Marisa & WMMR's Food Trucks and Fireworks
- Somebody Feed Phil"s Philly episode
- M. Knight's "Servant" Croquembouche
- Khoran's perfect day of eating in Philly - don't miss it!
- Black Tie & Sneakers masquerade
- Will Smith's influence on Eli's rural upbringing
- Marisa's newest list of great bars to watch the game
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A lot was covered in this new episode of Delicious City, where we dive deep into what's going on in and around this amazing food town that we call Philadelphia. Autumn is upon us, and we are going to be talking about Halloween plans, Ball Park Gobblers, and all sorts of other great happenings around the city.
Of course we have our best bites, the food news and Marisa's favorite places to watch Philadelphia sports, because let's face it, who wouldn't want to root for the local teams! Go Eagles! Go Phillies! Go Union!
Here's what else we talked about:
- Chef Tonii Hicks, fresh off her James Beard House fellowship
- How the organization, CCAP, helped put her on a path to culinary arts
- Chef Toni talks about her upcoming pop-up, where she creates a narrative around her childhood memories
- How to tell where someone is from in Philadelphia by the way they order their Chinese food
- Eli takes a trip to the Green Dragon Farmers Market in Lancaster
- Eli tries his first "Taco Heart" breakfast tacos and has some interesting thoughts about them
- Do you order "decision food" or "decision drinks" first when you go out?
- One sad closing and a few really exciting new additions —BBQ pizza anyone?
- Exciting chef and bartender residencies are happening in town
- Halloween is in the air, and there are so many great options to choose from. Where are you going for Halloween?
- Collaborative pickles with Preston of WMMR and Fishtown Pickle Project
- Eli's 25th anniversary dinner at Fork restaurant
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- Can pescatarians eat alligator?
- Chef Jennifer Zavala’s restaurant growing pains
- Local food journalist, Alisha Miranda, joins to talk about a can’t miss party featuring Philadelphia’s best LatinX bartenders Monday, October 10th
- We are still celebrating Philadelphia’s Hispanic heritage month
- What it’s like being a chef and a mom
- Why tamales are the ultimate peace making and environmentally friendly food
- Birria tacos and who started the Philly craze
- The difficulties of running a fair wage restaurant
- The origin of Juana Tamale’s name
- Leader of the RBF
- The great South Philly meatball controversy
- New documentary out featuring Jennifer and her controversial Meatball
- Best Bites from a South Philly dim sum palace that’s anything but traditional
- Eli’s non-traditional eating week
- Do you know what a Capon is? Listen to find out
- Marisa begins her season long highlighting of Philly's best Eagles bars
- Chef Zavala‘s idea of the perfect day of eating Latino food in across the city
- A couple sad closings for local restaurants
- Philadelphia’s most famous / swankiest brunch is back after a Covid hiatus
- An exciting new addition to our city's tasting menu choices
- Fork Restaurant turns 25 and Chef Eli is cooking a one time only menu of his favorite dishes from his opening menu Tuesday, October 11th
We couldn't do this without our amazing partners so you definitely want to check them out.
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This episode marks our first trip around the sun, which is a huge milestone for us, and we've had such an amazing first year with all of you! Grazie Mille!
Here's what to look forward to in this episode:
- While it is our birthday episode, there's a sad announcement by one of our hosts that will change Delicious City forever 😭
- Michael Klein of the Philadelphia Inquirer stops by to give us his fall preview of restaurant openings. Incredible things happening!
- Philly's kicking off Hispanic Heritage Month with a whole slew of events and dinners that you can attend to support the LatinX community
- What chefs should expect when being interviewed for a restaurant review by Philadelphia's biggest food critic, Craig Laban
- There's an exciting new wine bar in Fishtown that's named after a very special flower and has some seriously ambitious goals
- An absolute favorite South Philly restaurant is closing....Hint, it starts with K and ends with A, and it's not Italian
- A favorite pizza place in Philly makes you reserve your dough the night before
- Marisa finally visits the hottest restaurant down the shore, where you have to make reservations for before Memorial Day if you want a table all summer
- A must-have Nigerian chicken sandwich in Old City, which actually has peanut sauce and it's a mind blowing "chickperience"
- One of the hottest bakeries in Philly stops in to bring us some of the sweet delights that made them famous...mmmmmmm
- Delicious City's Restaurant Correspondent tells you where you need to be eating right now in Philly
- A proper sendoff for our departing host with her husband coming into the studio on the final recording.… does that give it away?
And of course we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are:
- For the most tasty, healthy, and satisfying salads and noodle dishes in Philly, click here to order Honeygrow
- If your restaurant or company wants to be in the headlines for all the right reasons, click here to discover how Peter Breslow Consulting and PR can take your business to the next level
- If you love whiskey and you love Pennsylvania, then you’re going to love Dad’s Hat Rye Whiskey. Check out the website where you can order it straight to your front door or find a bar where you can taste the tradition.
Connect with us on Instagram and, of course, share your eating adventures with us as well as tag us in your posts so we can talk about them on air!
This episode marks our first trip around the sun, which is a huge milestone for us, and we've had such an amazing first year with all of you! Grazie Mille!
Here's what to look forward to in this episode:
- While it is our birthday episode, there's a sad announcement by one of our hosts that will change Delicious City forever 😭
- Michael Klein of the Philadelphia Inquirer stops by to give us his fall preview of restaurant openings. Incredible things happening!
- Philly's kicking off Hispanic Heritage Month with a whole slew of events and dinners that you can attend to support the LatinX community
- What chefs should expect when being interviewed for a restaurant review by Philadelphia's biggest food critic, Craig Laban
- There's an exciting new wine bar in Fishtown that's named after a very special flower and has some seriously ambitious goals
- An absolute favorite South Philly restaurant is closing....Hint, it starts with K and ends with A, and it's not Italian
- A favorite pizza place in Philly makes you reserve your dough the night before
- Marisa finally visits the hottest restaurant down the shore, where you have to make reservations for before Memorial Day if you want a table all summer
- A must-have Nigerian chicken sandwich in Old City, which actually has peanut sauce and it's a mind blowing "chickperience"
- One of the hottest bakeries in Philly stops in to bring us some of the sweet delights that made them famous...mmmmmmm
- Delicious City's Restaurant Correspondent tells you where you need to be eating right now in Philly
- A proper sendoff for our departing host with her husband coming into the studio on the final recording.… does that give it away?
And of course we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are:
- For the most tasty, healthy, and satisfying salads and noodle dishes in Philly, click here to order Honeygrow
- If your restaurant or company wants to be in the headlines for all the right reasons, click here to discover how Peter Breslow Consulting and PR can take your business to the next level
- If you love whiskey and you love Pennsylvania, then you’re going to love Dad’s Hat Rye Whiskey. Check out the website where you can order it straight to your front door or find a bar where you can taste the tradition.
Connect with us on Instagram and, of course, share your eating adventures with us as well as tag us in your posts so we can talk about them on air!
Buckle up listeners for this fun filled episode of Delicious City where we dive deep into the intricacies of restaurants in Philadelphia and bring the best of the food news and our takes on all the great restaurants that supply us hungry diners with great experiences
- A chef returns to usher in a new brand new “Level” of fine dining in Philly
- Chef in residence returns to Volver with a very exciting first chef… guess who? His name starts with Big and ends in ..be
- A Fishtown wine shop is opening every bottle in house for a great cause where you’re encouraged to “Drink Like A Fish“
- Are cars getting blown up again for a food drive?
- Marisa’s top 3 (actually 5 or 6 😆) vegan restaurants
- A bialy and cheesesteak colab in South Philly takes hold
- A new place is opening by a new chef that goes by Pastry Slut on IG 🧐. You intrigued??
- Our guest drops by to discuss his big break on the big screen where he plays the part of one of the most important chefs in our country’s history.
- Do you like to be told how to eat your food? What if it’s without utensils? Sarah discusses.
- You ever eat warm, caramelized melon? No? Well, it’s part of our Best Bite segment and you should be running to this brand new "restart" to try it!
- So if your meal was a 10, but your server was constantly on their phone, would you recommend it? We finish up this episode with the very first “Would You Recommend“ game and you’re going to want to hear the answers!
Buckle up listeners for this fun filled episode of Delicious City where we dive deep into the intricacies of restaurants in Philadelphia and bring the best of the food news and our takes on all the great restaurants that supply us hungry diners with great experiences
- A chef returns to usher in a new brand new “Level” of fine dining in Philly
- Chef in residence returns to Volver with a very exciting first chef… guess who? His name starts with Big and ends in ..be
- A Fishtown wine shop is opening every bottle in house for a great cause where you’re encouraged to “Drink Like A Fish“
- Are cars getting blown up again for a food drive?
- Marisa’s top 3 (actually 5 or 6 😆) vegan restaurants
- A bialy and cheesesteak colab in South Philly takes hold
- A new place is opening by a new chef that goes by Pastry Slut on IG 🧐. You intrigued??
- Our guest drops by to discuss his big break on the big screen where he plays the part of one of the most important chefs in our country’s history.
- Do you like to be told how to eat your food? What if it’s without utensils? Sarah discusses.
- You ever eat warm, caramelized melon? No? Well, it’s part of our Best Bite segment and you should be running to this brand new "restart" to try it!
- So if your meal was a 10, but your server was constantly on their phone, would you recommend it? We finish up this episode with the very first “Would You Recommend“ game and you’re going to want to hear the answers!
Episode #23 of Delicious City Philly is dedicated to Chef Jim Burke, an inspiration to everyone he crossed paths with and a dear friend to so many people in the restaurant community. Special guest, Chef Nick Elmi is at the forefront of the month-long fundraiser in Jim’s honor happening across the city. Throughout September, participating bars and restaurants (there are a lot of them) will feature Jim’s favorite dishes and cocktails with proceeds going to his wife, Kristina and their kids Daniel and Sadie.
Through smiles and sadness, Nick Elmi discusses the impact that Jim had on the community as a passionate force that radiated positivity.
Along with the beautiful tribute, Sarah Maiellano covers all the best Food News with lots of openings and exciting announcements. Marisa Magnatta shares her Best Bite with happened to come from the Sisterly Love + Speaking Broadly event featuring Dana Cowin, formerly of Food & Wine. Sarah’s Best Bite comes from a new self proclaimed “steak emporium” and Nick snagged the multiple-Best-Bite-tourch this week with his favorite dishes. Each of which come with a great story.
Dive into this fun discussion with Philly’s food obsessed crew.
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The quiche conundrum: Is it a viable breakfast food, or just glorified leftovers? These are the types of pressing questions we get to unravel on today’s episode of Delicious City Philly, along with some really amazing best bite experiences, not only in the Philly area, but in the Poconos in Jim Thorpe. Everything from savory pastries, the best way to eat lobster, using calamari as a way to tell what a restaurant’s capability of cooking seafood is, to the importance of wheelchair accessibility and disability training in restaurants. We cover it all in this episode!
Joining us is Emmy award winning host of WHYY’s show “Check, Please! Philly”, as well as a world renowned food and travel writer and editor, Kae Lani Palmisano. She takes us through her journey to TV and what it's like to host “Check, Please!”. She has a fresh take on food and brings us her favorite food experiences as of late, that includes a cute little bed and breakfast in the mountains.
Join us for some scrumptious discussions that will be sure to have your mouth watering
Topics discussed in this episode:
- How Kae Lani got into TV
- About the show “Check Please! Philly”
- The impact of Check Please! on the restaurants after airing
- Discussion about wheelchair accessibility
- Kae Lani’s best bite at a bed and breakfast in Jim Thorpe
- Thoughts on quiches
- Favorite savory pastries
- Solving the lobster roll and lemon juice problem
- Eli’s best bite at a newish Philly BBQ spot
- Marisa's newest find/Best Bite… tropical lobster roll anyone?
- Benefits of going out to a restaurant during the week
- Delicious City's restaurant correspondent finds a Turkish gem
- Using calamari as a seafood barometer at a restaurant
- Food news with Sarah Maiellano
Be sure to check out “Check, Please! Philly” on Instagram!
Connect with Kae Lani:
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The absolute best salads and noodles in Philly are at Honeygrow! 👉 www.honeygrow.com
Incredible hospitality focused PR from Peter Breslow and his team! Check them out here 👉https://peterbreslow.come
The perfect all in one delivery experience with Foodie Hall 👉 www.foodiehall.com
Pennsylvania’s original Rye Whiskey with the handcrafted deliciousness of Dad’s Hat Rye 👉https://dadshatrye.com
Today we get together with some really awesome folks doing interesting things in the food and drink industry. Talented chef and restaurant owner Ange Branca and founder of Dad’s Hat rye whisky, Herman Mihalich, are hanging out with us today to discuss delicious dishes, drinks, and durian!
Ange transports us to Malaysia and shares how she grew up eating sate and the whole sate experience in Malaysian cuisine. Ange lets us in on what sambal actually is and how she likes to make it. There are some interesting ingredients in there you won’t want to miss out on!
Herman takes us back to his first experiences with whiskey and why he got into the business. This highly knowledgeable rye whiskey maker shares how his rye is made and what makes it so unique and smoothe. We also get to find out why he named it Dad’s Hat.
This episode’s best bite features a wide array of restaurants and dishes, from eggplant parm that is said to taste better than chicken, a Mexican cantina, and for the first time we have a best gulp, with Herman highlighting his favorite drink.
We are taken all over the world in this episode and highlight amazing mouth watering dishes in philly that will be sure to leave your mouth watering.
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Discuss the Philly Grown Food & Music event
- Ange’s invitation as guest chef at Liberty Point
- The sate experience
- Uniqueness of Malaysian sambal
- All things durian
- How Herman started in the whiskey business
- How Dad’s Hat got its name
- How Dad’s Hat rye whiskey is created
- Types of rye whiskey Dad’s Hat sells
- The difference between scotch and American whiskey
- Best bite segment
- Food news segment
- Fact or fiction
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Hello everyone! Here's a little bonus episode for you as Eli sits down with one of the region's best barbecue chefs to get a sneak peek at what he's cooking up for his upcoming guest chef appearance for Delicious City's Philly Grown Food & Music series that is happening every Tuesday this summer at Liberty Point. Chef Chad is guest cheffing at, what is now, the inaugural dinner, and you're going to want to listen in on this mini episode to get all the juicy details about what this super talented chef is planning to serve on Tuesday, July 19th.
Picnic chicken, fresh Jersey tomato salad, Memphis style coleslaw, and a blueberry dessert to die for, which will go perfectly with some homegrown music under the stars!
What does Philly and Sicily have in common? You’ll have to listen in to find out!
Join in on our conversation with our lovely food obsessed guests talking about all things food and what they’re up to. Mike Hinkson joins us as a guest and winner of the Sisterly Love Workshop that earned him a spot on today’s podcast. His knowledge of food and restaurants in the Philly area is expansive, so you don’t want to miss this one!
From teaching pasta classes to making gelato to winning food competitions, untrained, however VERY passionate food lover Janine Bruno, of Homemade By Bruno, joins us to talk about how she arrived in the food scene and her many food entrepreneurial ventures. Janine’s calling to learn how to make fresh pasta and teach it, quickly switched to gelato on a whim during the pandemic. Then found herself entering food competitions and winning. This is a real story about an innate passion for food and perserverance.
Tune in for some incredible food recommendations, to learn about new restaurants popping up in the Philly area, and some super fun fact or fiction.
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Where Mike got his food obsession from
- How Janine pivoted from pasta to gelato
- Making food as therapy
- What it takes to open a food business
- Gelato vs. Ice Cream
- Best bite of the week
- Food news
- Fact or fiction
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You want to know all about the Philadelphia food scene and all the amazing and delicious places to eat? Well, you've landed on the right spot, and in this episode we are going to tell you exactly where you need to be eating now.
We have a huge announcement about the Philadelphia "Home Grown" Food and Music series that Delicious City is throwing in partnership with FCM Hospitality and that will be going on every Tuesday throughout the summer.
While both Eli and Sarah did a ton of eating at The James Beard Awards in Chicago this past week, there's literally nothing like some good old Philly homegrown delicious eats. Sure, other cities might have more restaurants, bigger restaurants, and maybe even some fancier restaurants, but the food being cooked here in Philadelphia is exciting like no other city can match!
Welp, we’ve done it again! Another episode of food, fun, and a really great guest who has quite the story to tell about his father’s legacy and how his dad's South Street BBQ spot meant the world to the community.
Philadelphia’s dining scene continues to impress with an immense variety of cuisines and flavors, and we’re the lucky ones to get to talk about them. This episode just may contain the best Best Bites we’ve talked about so far.
We wrap up with a brand new trivia game called "Name That Joint," where you have to identify the iconic Philly restaurant with as few clues as possible.
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Broken shoes fixed with orange gaff tape, first meal after giving birth, and clam strips by the sea are just a few of the topics we're kicking this mega episode off with.
SPOILER ALERT: We have the most hyped Philly Hoagieman in studio with us, Hoagie Dom, and he tells us about how the lore of Hoagie Dom has changed his life, having his monthly "Hoagie Residency" that sells out in 41 seconds once he posts the type of hoagie that he's serving.
As always, our Best Bites will be awarded to the worthy recipients, and Sarah will be bringing all the latest restaurant news to make sure you know exactly where you need to be making your next reservation.
And make sure you wait till the end to catch this week's food Jeopardy that has a very pertinent category that you're going to want to test your knowledge on along with the hosts.
The crew's back together after Sarah returned from her epic trip to the most epic region of Italy and she has plenty to talk about!
And not only do we have Sarah back, but we have one of Philadelphia's funniest people out there who loves to rap about food, (Not wrap, but RAP!) Comedian Nicole Phoenix!
Get ready for our Best Bites, which we have some good ones this week, as well as all the local food news and as many Philadelphia restaurant recommendations as you will find in any podcast out there!
Sometimes you have to mix it up. This week we have a couple guests filling in for one of our cohosts. Any guesses who's out?
Justin Pizzi of Visit Philly as well as the Philadelphia Inquirer's Michael Klein visit the show as well as a guest from a very new style of "restaurant" that has just landed in the Philadelphia area.
Get ready for a very thorough rundown of the spring openings in Philadelphia as well as some really delicious chat about what we have been eating lately!
OK, Philadelphia food fans! With the opening day of Phillies baseball behind us, we are officially ushering in some great spring time dining and the Tres Amigos of the Philadelphia food world are ready to tell you all about it!
In this jampacked episode, we have...
- Everyone's favorite play at home game, Philly Food Jeopardy
- A super special guest that drops in with their favorite quintessential Philadelphia food. Any guesses?
- Hot off the press food review of maybe one of the most underestimated, but mighty Philly BYO's
- Local celebrity chef cookbook talk
- The best Turkish "pizza" ever. Pide anyone?
- A rediculously good Italian food destination that's secretly located in the back of a Fishtown Irish pub
- The newest fad in dining, Dog ice cream shops
- Philly's #1 spring food event is announced and you better get tickets quick
If you are a Philadelphia food lover, consider joining our brand new Facebook group where you can chat with the hosts of Delicious City Philly and other like minded Philly Phood Phanatics (sorry, had to do it;) about where you've been eating why we should be too.
Wow, who has more fun talking about food than these three? I think the answer is nobody! Get ready to jot down all the amazing restaurant ideas that are going to be coming your way in a hurry. Not only are we covering all the food news in this episode of Delicious City Philly, but we also have some unexpected Best Bites, a couple of HUGE announcements, a great guest from MANNA Philly, two lies and a truth game time as well as a great shout out from one of our listeners.
You best grab something to eat while you listen to this episode of Delicious City Philly, because it's all about the most delicious places to eat in Philadelphia. We're talking about amazing fried chicken spots, decadent truffle covered pastas, ridiculous vegan Dan Dan noodles, and tons and tons more.
We also have a special guest, Skyler Bouchard, who is going to talk about all her favorite local BYOB restaurants and which ones you should be bringing to them.
And don't forget that award season is upon us, so listen in and hear all of Philadelphia's James Beard finalists who will be going to Chicago for the ceremony.
There's a ton packed into this latest segment of Delicious City as we talk about restaurants that we wish we had eaten at before they were gone, the latest James Beard Foundation nominations, and Marisa's favorite vegan wing spot.
Come for the food news and stay for 1st ever Philly Food Jeopardy as we pit the two cohosts against each other in a winner-takes-all knowledge brawl. And lastly, Fidel Gastro puts one of Philadelphia's famous chefs, Jose Garces, in the hot seat as he drills him on all the tough questions, like what's up with Chicago style pizza and what the true price of fame is when it comes to inappropriate following by fans.
Delicious City Philly has finally reached a decade....or at least made it to the 10th episode. But anyway, who's really counting? And besides, this is by far the best episode, so I guess it is true, you do get finer with age. Get ready for a jam-packed episode where you're going to get all the details on where you need to eat next and what's happening out there in the Philly foodiverse, because there is a lot going on. Besides vaccine mandates dropping, James Beard nominations happening, and all sorts of hilarious nefarious food activity, you're going to be hungry and happy by the close of this one. Oh, and at the end, there's a mystery guest who we guarantee will have an "influence" on where you're going to eat next, so make sure you listen to the very end.
OK campers, it's Groundhog's Day and it's time to rise and shine! Oh yeah, not only that, but it's also Valentine's week, Super Bowl weekend, and lots of birthdays in Eli's world, so there is lots to talk about in this episode. Sarah is back in the studio after two episodes of remote recording to bring us all the latest news in the restaurant world, and we have a very, very, very special guest who crashes the party in the last part of the podcast. Make sure you listen to it all to get to the good stuff!
Our longest episode to date, Episode 8 has many twists, turns and laughs as we discuss how long you can say "Happy New Year" after January 1 without being annoying your friends, what Cookie Monster's cookies are made out of, and why you will cherish every bite of pineapple you have after listening to this episode. You will meet Philadelphia's #1 foodie Sharon Thompson-Schill as well as hear where you need to be eating next and what awesome events are happening in and around Philadelphia.
So, what are your New Year food resolutions? Where are you going to eat this year that you did not eat in 2021? Listen in as the crew talks about their eating plans for the new year. Also, Fidel Gastro meets chef Randy Rucker of River Twice and their conversation goes a little off the rails. We have Sarah delivering all the latest restaurant news and, of course, you'll hear our recommendations for where you should be eating now.
This episode we are in the holiday spirit and you can expect to hear all about the happenings in and around the Philadelphia area as we are gearing up for Christmas and New Years. Listen in and catch all the latest restaurant openings as well as some Christmas trivia.
This fast moving episode will leave you salivating and rushing to make a reservation at one of Philadelphia’s many great restaurants. Marisa, Sarah and Eli talk about their favorite bites, best time of night to eat out and the recent wave of openings. From Rants & Raves to the debut of our correspondent, Fidel Gastro, this episode is absolutely loaded.
Philadelphia’s Dining Guide is officially out and we are going to break it down restaurant by restaurant and give you our thoughts on tasting menus, vegan doughnuts and so much more.
Wow, there is just so much going on in Philadelphia’s restaurant scene! Buckle up for this fast moving and informative 2nd episode and listen in as Michael Klein of the Philadelphia Inquirer joins us to help dish on what’s the latest openings for the fall restaurant season!
Tune into the inaugural episode of the Delicious City Philly podcast to hear our three hosts give the dish on Philadelphia's incredibly vibrant culinary scene!
THE CHEF RADIO PODCAST and RADIOKISMET present the newest podcast from Chef Eli Kulp for your dining enjoyment with writer Sarah Maiellano and WMMR radio producer (Preston & Steve Show) Marisa Magnatta!