Jawn Appetit: Recent Episodes
Roy Burton
Located at the intersection of Philadelphia and food, the Jawn Appetit podcast is a fun, informative - and sometimes, irreverent - look at the local restaurant scene without the pretentiousness that you might find elsewhere. Each week, we'll give you our takes on the hottest establishments in Philly and tell you where you can find the best eats in (and around) the City of Brotherly Love.
Have we finally settled the debate on Philly's best cheesesteak? Of course not, but we do celebrate John's Roast Pork winning a well-deserved award. Speaking of awards, we give props to three Philly restaurants making the NY Times Top 50 list.
After a long hiatus, the Jawn Appetit crew is back... on this episode, Chanell and Roy give you their thoughts on Gran Caffe L'Aquila, and recap one of their favorite events of the year in Bite For The Fight. And, yet again, some members of the team are upset that Top Chef has passed over Philly once again.
El Vez is a lively happy hour spot, but it also has great food and should be on your hit list if you're in the Midtown Village area. We also spend part of the episode debating whether or not hot peppers belong on a cheesesteak, and explain why all restaurants should have an online ordering option.
Richard Massi, President of the Fight on Makenna Foundation, joins us to preview the third annual Bite For The Fight Food Festival, whose goal is to raise funds for families facing pediatric cancer.
It's been a couple of years since we've been to Bing Bing Dim Sum, so we decided to run it back, and we're glad we did. We also debated whether or not restaurants should require vaccinations for entry.
On this edition of the podcast, we give love to a Northern Indian restaurant that held us down during the pandemic. We also lament the loss of to-go cocktails, and debate what restaurant dress codes really mean.
We're back, better than ever, and we're running down the list of restaurants that we'd like to check out now that the world is opening back up. We also get you up-to-date on the latest openings and closings at The Borgata, and judge folks who are ordering weird things during the pandemic.
Our Goldbelly journey continues with Nashville Hot Chicken from Hattie B's and BBQ from Big Bob Gibson... great options given the fact that the world isn't as open as many of us would like. We also tell you what you do when you're in an argument with someone who's loud AND wrong.
The local restaurant scene is slowly getting back to and so are we! After apologizing for a far-too-long hiatus, the Jawn Appetit crew shows some love to two great spots in Atlantic City and celebrates the return of East Passyunk Restaurant Week.
A lot of us don't think about breakfast when it comes to takeout, but we shouldn't... especially not with a place like Amy's Omelette House nearby. If you're jonesing for some great waffles and pancakes, or if you just want some shrimp and grits with a side of homefries, we'll tell you why Amy's should be on your list of best morning spots.
On a special edition of Jawn Appetit, we're joined by Falayn Ferrell, co-founder and managing partner of Black Restaurant Week. She pulls up a seat at the table to tell us the origins of the event that's generated millions of dollars in revenue and awareness for African-American owned restaurants across the nation.
On this episode of Jawn Appetit, we take you on a socially-distanced staycation to see how the Borgata is doing dining during a pandemic. And we also debate America's best pizzas and wonder how the amazing Pizzeria Beddia ranked so low on The Daily Meal's list.
For the first time ever, Center City Restaurant Week comes with takeout options. So even if you're not inclined to dine inside the newly re-opened dining rooms across the area, you can still enjoy some of the best food Philly has to offer.
Many of us are traveling much less these days, but thanks to Goldbelly, you can get a taste of America delivered to your home. We run down some of the items we've enjoyed from Goldbelly, and we celebrate a taste of normal with the return of Center City Restaurant Week.
On this edition of Jawn Appetit, we tell you how to get restaurant quality seafood delivered to your door. We also debate the merits of cheesesteak-flavored potato chips, and explain how Emmy Squared is taking their pizza party to the roof.
Private clubs are now public, restaurants are now markets, and we're seeing the Philadelphia food scene adapt to what will likely be the new normal. In this episode of Jawn Appetit, we also shine a spotlight on K'Far, an all-day Israeli cafe that offers some of the best breakfast in the city.
Back and better than ever, this edition of the Jawn Appetit podcast is dedicated to showcasing many of the black restaurants, cafes, chefs and creatives in the Philadelphia area. Later in the show, we give a special shout out to Maya Moore, and we add our voices to the chorus of Hamilton supporters.
On a special edition of Jawn Appetit, Meenal Lele of Lil Mixins joins us to discuss early allergen introduction as we close out National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month. We also discuss the potential of virtual dining experiences, and we tell you were to get some of the best to-go cocktails in the city.
During the quarantine, people have been eating - and making - pizza more than ever before... on this edition of Jawn Appetit, we'll discuss some of the best pizza you can order online, get shipped nationwide, or make at home!
As usual, Philadelphia is well represented on this year's list of James Beard Award finalists. But before the award show comes Mother's Day, and we'll give you the skinny on some of the best brunch and dinner options for that special mother and/or grandmother in your life...
Once we can all travel again, there are a bunch of places that we'd like to check out, and Nashville is high on the list. But before we do that, we run down some of the great restaurants and food distributors in the Philadelphia area that are getting us through the quarantine.
It's not hard to find great Mexican food in Los Angeles, and in the latest edition of our Travel Jawn series, we'll tell you where to find some of the best beef, shrimp and al pastor tacos in America. And, in the time of the coronavirus, supporting your local restaurants is now more important than ever.
In a city with a bunch of great steakhouses, how does Alpen Rose stack up? And everything old is new again... what once was Fiorella Sausage is now the newest - and hottest - pasta restaurant in the city. And later in the show, we debate whether or not anyone would want their house to smell like pickles.
Love is in the air... and it's not because it's Valentine's Day! The gang takes a trip to The Love to see how Stephen Starr's seasonal American restaurant stacks up to the other offerings in Rittenhouse, and they explain how it might be tough to get reservations at the newest Michael Solomonov outpost.
Sydney McElwee from The Infatuation Philly takes us behind the scenes of her amazing restaurant ride along videos, explains how she orders hundreds of dollars worth of food without people looking at her funny, and gives us her controversial opinion on the best pizza in Philadelphia.
Lee How Fook means "good food for the mouth", and on this episode of Jawn Appetit, we dive deep into the Chinatown staple's 300-plus item menu to uncover some of its hidden gems. We also spill the beans on a new restaurant from a James Beard Award winner, and debate the merits of buying music on iTunes.
Before we give our picks for the latest edition of Center City Restaurant Week, we debate the merits of the smallest Wawa ever, and we discuss how the impending Robot Apocalypse will begin in your kitchen.
In the first show of 2020, we discuss PhillyMag's updated list of Philly's best restaurants, run through the menu at Michael Schulson's new Italian restaurant, and lament the fact that Wawa has our information spread out all over the dark Web.
Another edition of The Travel Jawn takes us to Paris and London. But before that, we get sad at Brigantessa's closing, get happy at news of a new Dizgenoff, and get confused as to how to pronounce Lidl.
Since we spoke to you last, Vernick joined the wine business, Pizzeria Beddia received another (well-deserved) commendation, and a new restaurant opened in the Divine Lorraine Hotel. And on this edition of the Jawn Appetit podcast, we take a trip to... Rhode Island?
It's not every day that you get a chance to go behind the scenes of one of the biggest seafood wholesalers in America. So when the folks at Samuels and Son Seafood allowed us to take a peek behind the curtain, we jumped at the chance. So join us on a very unique look at some the food you order in and around Philadelphia BEFORE it comes to your plate... enjoy!!
The team that gave us the amazing Suraya and Pizzeria Beddia has come together once again to bring us the Mexican-inspired Condesa... can lightning strike three times? And on this episode of Jawn Appetit, we spend WAY too much time talking about the best - and worst - Halloween candy...
Chef Greg Vernick has a stable of excellent restaurants, so it's no surprise that his newest - Vernick Fish - has instantly made a name for itself in a crowded Philadelphia food scene. We also discuss several other high-profile openings around town, including the Brooklyn import Emmy Squared.
Di Bruno Bros. is a food lover's dream... if you love to cook - or eat - make your way to the closest Di Bruno's for some amazing culinary delights! We also spend time on this episode reviewing the 50 best restaurants in Philly, and debate whether or not you should look at the menu before heading out to eat.
Where should you dine during Center City Restaurant Week? Which one of the city's top 50 restaurants is now at Philadelphia International Airport? And, most importantly... how should you play Uno? We answer all of those questions and lots more in this edition of Jawn Appetit...
Recently, we were honored to host a live show as part of the Bite 4 The Fight food festival, a fundraiser held in honor of Makenna Ann Massi to help raise funds for families facing pediatric cancer. The Fight On Makenna Foundation was created by the Massi family to honor Makenna's memory, and at the first annual Bite 4 The Fight festival, we were able to taste some of the best food that the Philadelphia area has to offer. During our show, we were joined by Chef Robert Irvine, host of the hit Food Network show ‘Restaurant Impossible’ and author of the "Family Table" cookbook.
We're not just about food here on Jawn Appetit... on this episode, we take a trip to Philadelphia Distilling to sample some Bluecoat American Gin as well as their other amazing spirits. We also visited Beyonce's favorite bakery, and explain how tailgating got a lot easier for Eagles fans.
Our trip around the Fairmount section of Philadelphia continues as we made a stop at La Calaca Feliz to see if their exceptional Yelp, Google and TripAdvisor reviews told the whole story. We also give kudos to Pizzeria Beddia for another amazing honor and wonder if all of the calories in a mukbang are really worth it...
We recently had a chance to partner with Eastern State Penitentiary for their Hidden Lives Illuminated program to discuss the intersection of food and the criminal justice system. In our first interview, we sat down with Chef Todd Lewis, Director of the Culinary Arts Program at the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections. And for our second interview, we talked with Chef Kurt Evans, the culinary advisor for the Drive Change program in Brooklyn, NY and the founder of the End Mass Incarceration Dinner series.
Dessertcrazy isn't just a great place for sweets if you're on keto... their cookies, cupcakes, brownies and blondies are some of the tastiest treats in the city? And it may be too soon to call, but... is Popeye's new chicken sandwich the best in the game?
Recorded LIVE at the 2019 Philadelphia Podcast Festival, Len Webb and Kennedy Allen of The Black Tribbles joined us for a tasting of international snack foods that left a rancid taste in all of our mouths. We also debated the best cheesesteak, pizza and dessert spots in Philly, and wondered what we all would do if we had super powers...
In advance of our appearance at the 2019 Philadelphia Podcast Festival, we went back into the archives and dug out some of the best moments of our three previous live shows... hope you enjoy!
Philadelphia needs an outdoor food event like Brooklyn's Smorgasburg. But since we don't have one, the Jawn Appetit crew took a trip up the NJ Turnpike to check out the largest, weekly outdoor food market in America. But before that, we debate whether or not Uber Eats Dine-In is going to take over the world.
Falafel, fries, and shakes are all Michael Solomonov's Goldie needs in order to be one of the best lunch spots in Center City. But before we discuss that, we give props to two amazing gelato shops, and debate whether Nicki Minaj's Red Lobster Black Card is a status symbol worth having...
Does Pizzeria Beddia 2.0 have the charm of the first iteration? Does it even matter when the pizzas and wines are this good? In short, no...
Philadelphia is slowly - but surely - getting in on the food hall craze, and Franklin's Table is the latest addition to the city's culinary scene. We also preview a new Michael Schulson spot coming to Rittenhouse, and get way too excited for Philly's first-ever keto-friendly bakery.
Do we need another fast-casual restaurant in Center City? Well... if the restaurant is anything like Cava, the answer is a resounding yes. We'll give you the 411 on the new-ish Mediterranean spot in Rittenhouse, but first... we begin the podcast remembering the rich and storied life of the legendary Leah Chase.
The first annual Bucks County Food and Wine Festival was a hit - we break down the recent event at Parx Casino and tell you how it compares with other food and wine events in the area. Later in the show, we try to figure out exactly why higher education costs so much...
On this episode, we stay on the right side of the Delaware River to check out Cherry Hill's Denim American Bistro - a charming, family-owned BYOB with great food and fantastic service. And, in the first segment of the show, we call out Bravo TV for not bringing Top Chef to Philadelphia.
In a city filled with amazing Italian restaurants, Little Nonna's is right up there with the best. On this episode of Jawn Appetit, we'll tell you which of their menu items are absolute must-gets, and we'll also show some love to the James Beard Award-winning Zahav.
The DC Embassy Chef Challenge is one of the best food events we've ever been to, and we catch up with the awesome Paige Muller of Curious Caravan to help us explain why. We also take a trip to Citizens Bank Park to try some of the best eats the Philadelphia Phillies have to offer, including the now-infamous Questlove Cheesesteak.
Is calling a restaurant a "hole-in-the-wall" a backhanded compliment? And are pickles taking over the world? We answer both of those questions, lament the loss of one of Philly's finest restaurants, and tell you EVERYTHING you need to eat in New Orleans on this edition of Jawn Appetit...
On this edition of Jawn Appetit, we put a bow on our trip to the amazing Philly Showcase of Wine, Cheese and Beer, and we also preview the upcoming East Passyunk Flavors On The Avenue event. And, along with everyone else, we praise the greatness of one Beyonce Knowles-Carter.
New York City has no shortage of great restaurants, but the Jawn Appetit crew decided to keep it simple during a recent trip and sampled what the East Village had to offer. Chanell and Roy also run down the new food at Phillies games this year, and debate whether or not leggings will lead to the downfall of mankind.
The revamped Bourse Food Hall has revitalized Old City... we've tried a bunch of different vendors, and we'll tell you all about it, including where you can find some of the best cheesesteaks and Filipino food in Philadelphia. We also celebrate the openings of Pizzeria Beddia 2.0 and Alpen Rose, and explain how we got to where we are with the whole Jussie Smollett situation.
Friend of the show Paige Muller (Curious Caravan) joins the podcast to preview the 2019 DC Embassy Chef Challenge presented by TCMA. On April 2, more than 30 Washington D.C. embassy chefs will showcase authentic food and drinks from their respective countries, and Paige tells us everything that we can expect from the event and more! Later in the show, we take some shots at Aunt Becky and applaud the efforts of Operation Varsity Blues.
Rodizio Grill may not have the cache of a Fogo de Chao or a Chima, but it's a solid Brazilian steakhouse that's worth a visit. We explain why on this edition of Jawn Appetit, and we also show love to some of the awesome women who own and run restaurants in Philly.
The Jawn Appetit crew visits one of their favorites - Michael Schulson's Double Knot - to see if it's still as good as they remember. The team also gives kudos to Philly's James Beard semifinalists, and explains why you need to watch your back when going to all-you-can-eat buffets.
What did a new location mean for PhillyMag's annual Philly Cooks event? On this episode of Jawn Appetit, we discuss that, the feasibility of eating a 15-pound lobster, and two incredible new Philly-centric cookbooks that will hit store shelves this fall.
We ran out of superlatives talking about Fishtown restaurant Suraya on this edition of the show. Simply put, if you love food - and you listen to us, so we think you do - then try to make a visit ASAP. Period. Full stop. And later in the show, the Jawn Appetit duo makes their... 2020 Grammy picks?
It's time for our 3rd Annual Golden Jawn Awards! The Jawn Appetit crew looks back at the past 12 months and hands out accolades for the best bites they had in (and around) the City of Philadelphia! Later in the show, Roy and Chanell round up some of the best Valentine's Day meal deals, and explain why you should never leave your baby unattended on a train.
There's a ton of new restaurants that opened in Philly this past week, and the Jawn Appetit crew had a chance to check out one of them (Cry Baby Pasta), and has the inside scoop on their amazing pasta and bruschetta. And later in the show, we explain why South Philly Smokhaus has the resume to be considered one of the city's BBQ heavyweights.
We had a chance to visit Vernick Food and Drink a few weeks back, and we'll tell you if it should still be considered one of the best restaurants in Philly. On this edition of Jawn Appetit, we also show some love to Reading Terminal Market, and explain why you should never eat food that fell onto an interstate highway.
More than 100 restaurants are participating in Center City Restaurant Week this month, and we sort through all of their menus to tell you the best of the best. We also take a look and food trends for 2019, and show love to Philadelphia Eagles' sleeper cell agent Cody Parkey.
The crew takes a trip down to Washington D.C. and comes home with a bunch of foodie gifts courtesy of the amazing vendors at the MetroCooking 2018 festival. Later in the show, Roy and Chanell highlight their New Year's Eve restaurant picks and marvel at how #FloridaMan consistently finds himself in the news.
Plenty of area restaurants are doing their own take on the Feast of the Seven Fishes dinner, and we highlight some of the best-looking menus on this edition of the podcast. We also make a case for the bacon vending machine, and explain why limiting people to only six french fries is foolish.
On a special "Travel Jawn" edition of Jawn Appetit, the crew takes you on a tour of the beautiful state of Hawaii. We tell you where you can find the best eats in Honolulu (be sure to try the loco moco!) and explain how some of the best food in Hawaii can be found in the supermarket! And, with the holiday season fast approaching, we debate the merits of sausage-scented wrapping paper...
Not in the mood to cook this Thanksgiving? The Jawn Appetit crew gives you their picks on the best area restaurants that will take care of the Turkey Day cooking for you. Chanell and Roy also shout out the newest dining guide from Philadelphia Inquirer restaurant critic Craig LaBan, and spend far too much time talking about the Wu-Tang Clan.
The Jawn Appetit crew checks out Liberty Bell Gastropub to see what the dining situation is like up at Parx Casino. They also give you the inside scoop on which Philly restaurants are offering free food for voting in the midterm elections, and tell you how you've been eating hamburgers the wrong way your entire life.
On this edition of Jawn Appetit, we chat with Irene Levy Baker, author of "Unique Eats and Eateries of Philadelphia." Irene tells us a couple of the origin stories behind some of the city's most infamous restaurants, and gives us a few tips on how to score reservations at hard-to-book places like Zahav and Vernick.
On this edition of Jawn Appetit, we check out a great Italian restaurant in South Jersey, celebrate the arrival of the latest Shake Shack in Philadelphia, and debate which burger chains are healthier than others. We (one of us, at least) also throw our support behind a certain canceled Netflix series.
EEEEEATSCON made its way to New York City last weekend, and on this edition of Jawn Appetit, we tell you how the crew from The Infatuation put together one of the best food festivals we've ever seen. We also debate Philadelphia's ranking in terms of the country's best food cities, and marvel at the excitement surrounding the first-ever Krispy Kreme store in Ireland.
The Jawn Appetit crew loves Central Texas so much that they took another trip to Austin to check out the food scene. And in between bites of BBQ and tacos, they took a brief detour to San Antonio to seek out some of the best bites found in Alamo City.
On the latest edition of the Jawn Appetit podcast, the crew gives you their picks for the fall edition of Center City District Restaurant Week. Roy and Chanell also discuss the new food vendors coming to the Bourse Marketplace, and explain why all-you-can-eat isn't always what it seems.
Philly gets a new grocery store and a new outpost of Iron Hill Brewery... but there are also some changes coming down the pike for chain restaurants that do business in the city. Later in the show, we take a trip to Hearthside in Collingswood and explain how it's right up there with some of the best BYOBs in the area.
We've got a ton of new openings to tell you about this week, including the city's newest sports bar coming to the Rittenhouse section of the city. And later in the show, we explain how Miss Michigan has some time this week, and show love to an incredible game known as Spider-Man.
Mission Taqueria is one of the city's most popular happy hour spots, but is it a great place for dinner as well On this edition of Jawn Appetit, we'll answer that question, preview a bunch of new restaurants, and debate which foods we can eat every day for six months.
If you're planning on hosting a dinner party, or if you just want to whip up a decent home cooked meal for the family, we'll tell you why you should check out Valente's Italian Specialties in Haddonfield. We also examine the incredible career arc of Snoop Dogg, and tell you why you need to be concerned about McDonald's in the North Little Rock area.
New homes for South Philly Barbacoa, Helm and Federal Donuts are the focus of the latest episode of Jawn Appetit, but later in the show we'll give you the skinny on The Habit Burger Grill in Cherry Hill, NJ. And in our Sunday dinner segment, we explain why we're just a tad bit skeptical of the recent $100,000 ramen noodle robbery...
On this edition of the Jawn Appetit podcast, Chanell and Roy give you the inside dish on Tradesman's - a new beer, barbecue and whisky spot in Midtown Village. They also run down PhillyMag's Best of Philly list, and debate the merits of a peanut butter and jelly hot dog.
After attending the first annual Pizzadelphia Festival earlier this month, the Jawn Appetit crew can now tell you where to find some of the best pizza in the City of Brotherly Love. Later in the show, Roy and Chanell explain how you can enjoy a meal at one of Philadelphia's best restaurants without making a huge dent in your budget.
Can a DC-born pizza franchise make waves in Philadelphia? We'll tell you as the Jawn Appetit crew takes a trip to &pizza. And later in the show (since we're still on the topic of pizza), we make another visit to Wm. Mulhern's Sons and explain why they're always on the Best of Philly lists.
The Jawn Appetit crew host a special LIVE show at Tattooed Mom as part of the 2018 Philadelphia Podcast Festival. Bookmark this episode if you're looking for the absolute BEST eats in the City of Philadelphia! Later in the show, the crew from the hilarious Just Grubbin' podcast join Chanell and Roy to take on the First We Feast Hot Ones Challenge!
Plenty of openings and closings happening in the Philadelphia area, but after we discuss the latest in the City of Brotherly Love, we take a trip down to Atlantic City to check out The Continental. And 'tis the season for food events, so we give you the skinny on some of the festivals headed your way over the next month.
The Jawn Appetit crew had a chance to check out two great events this weekend - Philly Burger Brawl and Fishtown Festivale - and they'll tell you why both earned a spot in the rotation going forward. Roy and Chanell also share their thoughts on Anthony Bourdain and explain his impact on the world of food commentary.
It's a double dose of delicious discussion on the latest edition of Jawn Appetit! Not only do we give you the lowdown on El Compadre, we take a trip to the brick-and-mortar version of Oink and Moo to see if their ribs, brisket and sides are as good as those that come off of their food truck! We also take a few minutes to dive into the Drake/Pusha T beef, and debate whether or not Bryan Colangelo can survive Collargate.
The Jawn Appetit crew explains how eating in Europe is way different than eating in America, but first... they tell you how Nicholas Elmi's Royal Boucherie stacks up to the rest of the high-end brunch spots in Philadelphia. They also debate the merits of drone food delivery, and explain why you should never invite David Beckham to your wedding.
The Jawn Appetit crew hits TWO events - The Philadelphia Showcase of Wine, Cheese and Beer and the first-ever Vetri Eat to Empower Food Festival - and discuss why you should put both on your calendar in the coming years. They also give some love to this year's James Beard Award winners, and debate whether or not watermelon ketchup will change your summer.
On this edition of Jawn Appetit, we'll tell you everything you need to know about this weekend's East Passyunk Flavors On the Avenue. We also break down the new food options at Citizens Bank Park and debate which foods we'd miss if we ever left Philly. And, in our Sunday dinner segment, we issue a warning to those who want to spoil movies like Avengers Infinity War.
It's an award-winning edition of the Jawn Appetit podcast as we show some love to the best restaurants that we had a chance to visit over the past year! If you're looking for the best burger, best pasta or best Mexican spot in the Philadelphia area, this episode has you covered!
The NCAA bracket is cool or whatever, but on this edition of the Jawn Appetit podcast, we have TWO brackets - food-centric, of course - better than anything happening with March Madness! We also debate the greatness of Wawa and wonder whether or not you're ever obligated to dig a truck out of the snow.
On this edition of the Jawn Appetit podcast, the crew explains why you need to head to Mike's BBQ ASAP (as in RIGHT NOW). They also have a few laughs at Bill Gates' lack of supermarket knowledge, and almost get taken out by the Hell Fire Bacon challenge.
Another edition of Philly Cooks is in the books, and the Jawn Appetit crew has the complete recap on one of the best events on the foodie calendar. Later in the show, Chanell and Roy give you their thoughts on the brand-spanking-new Redcrest Fried Chicken, and give some love to Black Panther.
It's Philly versus New England in the Super Bowl and also on Jawn Appetit as we pit the foods of each region against each other in a winner-take-all brawl. We also spend part of the show talking about Wawa's fancy new coffee, and we debate which foods we'd throw hands for.
Before we make our selections for the latest edition of Center City Restaurant Week, we discuss Bon Appetit's picks for the best cheesesteak in Philly and tell you which states you should avoid when it comes to Super Bowl parties. And in our Sunday Dinner segment, we give a special shout-out to a special doctor.
On this episode, the Jawn Appetit duo hits the Fishtown outpost of Cheu Noodle Bar to see if it lives up to the hype. Chanell and Roy also celebrate the opening of a new BBQ spot in Philly, and wonder if Justin Timberlake's Man of the Woods album will be a hit or a flop.
We put a bow on 2017 by highlighting some of the best restaurants and chefs in the city of Philadelphia. Also, for those out there who haven't finalized your New Year's plans, we have the 411 on some food-themed ways to ring in 2018.
Atlantic City is the focus of this edition of the Jawn Appetit podcast as the crew heads down the shore to hit the 2017 edition of Savor Borgata. Roy and Chanell also debate the greatness of Australian meat pies, and discuss why Die Hard is the greatest American Christmas movie.
On this edition of Jawn Appetit, we (finally) put a bow on the Thanksgiving holiday as we debate how much turkey is overrated. We also discuss new openings from Stephen Starr and Nicholas Elmi, and wonder how Michael Crabtree got his chain snatched two years in a row.
On this edition of the Jawn Appetit podcast, the dynamic duo does a deep dive on Craig LaBan's Ultimate Dining Guide to bring you the best restaurants of the Philly suburbs. And with Halloween fully in the rearview mirror, Chanell and Roy debate the world's best candies.
On this edition of Jawn Appetit, the crew talks about how they were sneak into Vetri on a day when they didn't do their tasting menu. Roy and Chanell also debate Philly's rank when it comes to American foodie cities, and ponder the new Kit Kat quesadilla from Taco Bell.
The State Fair of Texas is an amazing extravaganza of food and fun - the Jawn Appetit crew hit up Big Tex and are ready to give you the 411 on the biggest carnival in America. But before that, we dive into the history of the word "jawn", and explain how you can eat like the greatest investor of all time.
Austin, Texas is the latest entry in our Travel Jawn Series, and on this edition of Jawn Appetit, we tell you where you can find some of the best BBQ and Tex-Mex in the South! We also we give you the 411 on the final Night Market of 2017, and explain how you can be the next star on Fox's MasterChef.
On this edition of the podcast, the brave hosts of Jawn Appetit try their hand at the Nuclear Fire Noodle Challenge. And while their mouths are still burning, they give love to BYU for finally allowing caffeine on campus, discuss the new Albertson's x Plated collaboration, and tell you why some people think the best Philly cheesesteaks in America can be found in... Michigan.
Action Bronson joins us (in spirit) on this edition of Jawn Appetit as we review his new book "F That's Delicious". Fresh off the conclusion of his Blue Chips trilogy, Bam Bam blesses the world with a tome that he refers to as "an Annotated Guide to Eating Well." We break down the recipes in FTD and explain why you've never read a book like this before...
This is the episode full of questions... Which gas station has the best food in America? Will a driverless delivery service work for Domino's? And which restaurants should you hit up during the fall edition of Philadelphia's Center City Restaurant Week? We answer all of those and more... and give you a little financial advice as well...
Sometimes, you gotta show some love to your neighborhood spots, and on this week's show, we hit up Pikpon Thai - an unassuming spot in a neighborhood strip mall that has some of the best Asian food in South Jersey. We also discuss the Amazon/Whole Foods merger and what it means for you.
All Salad Everything on this edition of Jawn Appetit as we debate the merits of two of Center City's healthiest restaurants: Just Salad and Sweetgreen. We also warn you about the dangers of eating in Major League Baseball ballparks, and tell you which food your state hates the most.
Looking for an alternative to Center City Sips? The Jawn Appetit crew got an inside look at Old City Eats and they'll tell you why it might be your new favorite Thursday night outing. They also show some love to the newly opened Wiz Kid, and invite some true American patriots over to their house for Sunday dinner.
Recorded live at Tattooed Mom as part of The Philadelphia Podcast Festival, the Jawn Appetit crew (and Brian Durkin from Full Belly Laughs) pays homage to Sean Evans and First We Feast by indulging in the #HotOnes challenge! Chanell and Roy also give their picks for a perfect day in Philly food, and they take a few minutes to rip Chipotle just because...
This episode was supposed to be about something totally different, but a weekend afternoon visit to the re-tooled Friday Saturday Sunday made us change everything around. There's a reason why the Rittenhouse-area spot landed near the top of PhillyMag's Best Restaurant list, and we'll explain why.
Baology is one of the latest restaurants to hit Center City, but is the Taiwanese street food spot good enough to go into your lunch rotation? We'll answer that question, preview the quality eats coming to South Jersey, and dish out some tough love to Allen Iverson and Ice Cube for The Big 3 debacle that hit Philadelphia on Sunday.
After a brief hiatus, the Jawn Appetit crew is back and they're digging into Philadelphia Magazine's updated list of the top 50 restaurants in the Delaware Valley. Roy and Chanell also spend a fair amount of time debating the merits of the new flavor of Twinkies, and take issue with TVOne's Unsung series.
The Jawn Appetit crew takes a trip to The Farm and Fisherman Tavern & Market to check out one of the area's most popular brunches. Roy and Chanell also drop the 411 on an off-menu item at Love and Honey Chicken, and express their disgust at the Burger King Lucky Charms milkshake.
While we're sad that Lo Spiedo and The Fat Ham are no more, we're excited about Love and Honey Fried Chicken... and on this episode of Jawn Appetit, we explain why you should be too. And after Beyonce and Co. get another invite for Sunday dinner, LeBron James gets props for finally coming home...
Parrilla La Nueva Fogata recently won a Best of Philly award, but does it live up to the hype? Chanell and Roy tackle that question, preview the 2017 edition of Old City Eats, and give love to the entire cast and crew of the upcoming Black Panther movie.
On this edition of Jawn Appetit, we explain why we think we've found the best sandwich in Philadelphia. We also give you the 411 on a new outpost of DanDan on the Main Line, and explain how you can get on the exclusive waiting list for this year's Diner En Blanc.
On this edition of Jawn Appetit, we follow up last week's beer garden roundup with a trip to Spruce Street Harbor Park. The crew also ranks the best french fries in America, and tries out the Mac n' Cheetos from Burger King.
Summer is here, and with it comes beer garden season... on this episode of Jawn Appetit, we take you on a tour of Philly's numerous outdoor drinking establishments. Later in the show, we run down the list of our favorite TV chefs, and explain why you should always expect animals to behave like animals.
What foods and beverages does America love the most? We answer that question and more on this edition of the Jawn Appetit podcast. We also review the new Shake Shack cookbook and run down our list of the 10 best snack foods of all time...
The Jawn Appetit crew breaks down Hai Street Kitchen: Few places in the area do poke bowls and sushi burritos better than them. We also preview the 2017 Night Market season, debate the benefits of coffee bagels, and shout out TNT for burying Charles Barkley's new show.
Philadelphia showed out at the the 2017 James Beard Awards, and we hand out kudos to the chefs who took home the hardware earlier this week. We also review fast-casual spot Honeygrow and debate the best burger spots in Philly.
This week, we preview the upcoming East Passyunk Flavors On the Avenue extravaganza, and we also show love to Rooster Soup Company for making GQ's list of Best New Restaurants in America. And Miami Heat guard Dion Waiters gets a Sunday Dinner invite for one of the greatest quotes of 2017.
Zahav is one of the hottest tables in the city... Not only does the Jawn Appetit crew tell you how to snag a reservation, they give you the highlights from the recently updated menu at Michael Solomonov's signature restaurant. At the top of the show, Roy and Chanell preview the new season at Spruce Street Harbor Park, and break down what goes into a perfect Philly cheesesteak.
Food truck season - also known as #FoodTruckSZN - is upon us, and on this edition of Jawn Appetit, we run down the 411 on all of the outdoor food festivals coming up over the next few weeks. And, if you're heading down to the NFL Draft Experience later this month, you'll want to listen to this episode as we tell you which local restaurants will be posting up on the Ben Franklin Parkway.
The front room of Jose Garces's Okatshe in Atlantic City is a Japanese candy store. But what's behind the store's secret door? We'll tell you all about it on this edition of Jawn Appétit. And, on a completely unrelated note, we'll tell you exactly what's in one of McDonald's secret sauces...
This week, we take a trip to Flavortown as we review Guy Fieri's Philly Kitchen and Bar at Harrah's Philadelphia. We also get into the March Madness spirit by pitting the 32 best fast food restaurants against each other in a winner-take-all contest!
Many places in Philadelphia boast of having the best burger in the city, but is Kensington Quarters the true beef champion? We'll answer that question, preview Philly's first annual hoagie festival and keep you up-to-date on all the local food news...
The Charleston Food and Wine Festival is the focus of the latest episode in our Travel Jawn series, but we also take some time to fire verbal shots at Ben Carson and discuss whether or not White Castle has some of the most craveable burgers in America.
Meal kit delivery service Home Chef gets the once-over from the Jawn Appétit crew - can it compete with Blue Apron and Plated? We also break down the latest food terms added to the Oxford Dictionary and lament the sale of Popeye's to the parent company of Burger King.
Craig LaBan wrote that A Mano has some of the best pasta in Philly... On this edition of Jawn Appetit, we discuss whether or not we agree with LaBan's assessment. Later in the show, we invite Kyrie Irving over to our house for Sunday dinner so he can explain why he believes that the Earth is flat.
Some of Philadelphia's best restaurants came together for Philadelphia Magazine's Philly Cooks event last week, and we give you a bite-by-bite breakdown on the best dishes of the night. We also show some love to Rihanna and Charles Oakley, and debates the merits of the new McDonald's crab sandwich.
The Jawn Appétit crew does the Restaurant Week thing and hits up Farmicia in Old City. But before they tell you about their visit, they continue their debate on the best Girl Scout cookies and tell you which states you should avoid on Super Bowl Sunday.
Can Plated keep up with Blue Apron in the home meal kit delivery game? How did New Edition get the highly coveted invites to our home for Sunday dinner? And is Twinkies ice cream a real thing? We'll answer those three questions and plenty more on this week's edition of Jawn Appetit.
On this edition of Jawn Appétit, we mourn the closing of two of Philly's best restaurants, discuss the newest invention in the world of bacon, and give you our picks for the best menus for the Winter 2017 edition of Center City Philadelphia Restaurant Week.
It's awards season, and on this episode of Jawn Appetit, we hand out our inaugural Golden Jawn Awards to some of the best restaurants in Philadelphia! Check out the show for our picks for best cheesesteak, best pizza, best ramen and LOTS more! And, speaking of honors, we'll tell you which two local spots made NY Post's list of best sandwiches in America.
If you've ever wondered how those home meal kit delivery services worked, you'll definitely want to check out this episode as we break down the goodness that is Blue Apron. We also debate which Girl Scout cookies are the best, and give props to a team chasing the Vince Lombardi Trophy.
On this edition of Jawn Appetit, we wrap up 2016 with a look back at the food trends that defined the past 12 months. And as we look ahead to 2017, we celebrate Philadelphia's position as one of America's best food cities... and explain why CNN's Don Lemon is always welcome over our house for Sunday dinner.
Haven't made plans yet for New Year's Eve? We've got you covered as we run down some of the city's best restaurants to ring in the New Year. We also try our hand at the #FireNoodleChallenge, and give you the 411 on a new addition to Reading Terminal Market.
On a special edition of Jawn Appetit, we take on the First We Feast #HotOnes challenge and throw down some of the hottest sauces on the planet. We also debate the pros and cons of Amazon Go, and send out some love to Tyrell Williams and the San Diego Chargers for what they've done off the field this holiday season.
Still need to do some last-minute holiday shopping? Well, on this week's edition of the Jawn Appetit podcast, we put together a list of great food gifts you can get for those special people in your life. We also celebrate the opening of the new brick-and-mortar Weckerly's location, and discuss how you may soon enjoy seaweed that tastes like bacon.
Vernick Food and Drink has made plenty of Top 10 lists, so the Jawn Appetit crew took a trip there last week to see if lives up to the hype. On this week's show, we also tell you where Reading Terminal Market ranks among the best food halls in America, and debate which regional fast food chains we wish were here in Philadelphia.
On this week's episode of Jawn Appetit, we review Chix And Bowls, the new fast casual Korean spot near Rittenhouse Square. We also shout out a couple of special fans, and give you the early 411 on the next edition of Center City Restaurant Week.
On a special edition of Jawn Appetit, we're joined by Chef Tony Luke as he sits down with us to discuss his restaurant empire, his love of music, and LOTS more! Tony tells us what goes into making the perfect cheesesteak, and comes clean on the foods that he won't eat under any circumstances. It's a fun, wide-ranging interview that you're sure to enjoy, so check it out!
On this week's episode of Jawn Appetit, we took a trip down to Playa del Carmen and sampled some authentic Mexican cuisine. More importantly, we filled our carry-on bags with some rare candy that's not available in the States.
Wm. Mulherin's Sons has received high marks from critics and foodies alike, and on this episode of Jawn Appetit, we take a trip to the Fishtown restaurant to see if it lives up to the hype. We also discuss a couple of new openings in Philly (including a Jose Garces spot), and hand out a Sunday dinner invite to Cubs Nation.
We continue our survey of the city brunch scene with a trip to the newly-opened On Point Bistro. We also give you the 411 on the newest Slice Pizza location and take Twitter to task for shutting down Vine.
On this week's show, the Jawn Appétit crew takes a bite out of the Big Apple and takes a trip to the 2016 New York City Wine and Food Festival. We also run down a few new openings and preview the Bacon and Beer Fest coming to Philly early next month.
On this week's show, we hit up the popular Jane G's for a taste of authentic Szechuan cuisine. We also take a look at the menu of the newest Michael Schulson restaurant (Harp and Crown) and debate whether or not McDonald's should bring their newest creation to the States.
This week, we visited Bricco Coal Fired Pizza in Westmont to try out a restaurant that was named one of the best pizza spots in NJ. Later in the show, we preview this weekend's Cheesesteak and Food Fest at Citizens Bank Park and take a look at Di Bruno Bros. Cheese Crawl coming up this Saturday.
On this week's show, we talk about the most important meal of the day as we discuss our recent trip to Cafe Lift for breakfast. Later in the show, we debate the rolled ice cream trend, and preview the amazing 2016 Old City Fest coming up next Sunday.
We take a trip to the world-famous Reading Terminal Market on this week's edition of Jawn Appétit. Listen as we talk about some of the finest eats around in one of the best indoor food markets in America. We also discuss the new outpost of The Fat Ham in King of Prussia, and give a Sunday dinner invite to phenom Carson Wentz.
This week on Jawn Appétit, we discuss our recent trips to two new Rittenhouse spots: Butcher Bar and Lil' Pop Shop. Later in the show, we make our case for the greatness that is Center City Restaurant Week.
This week on Jawn Appétit, we finally get to Cleavers for our official visit of the 2016 Great Cheesesteak Hunt. Later in the show, we give you our picks for the best places to check out during the fall edition of Philadelphia's Center City Restaurant Week.
This week on Jawn Appetit, we recap our recent trips to Dizengoff and Mac Mart - both of which get two thumbs up from the crew. Later in the show, we preview Center City Restaurant Week and take a bite out of the new frozen donut cheeseburgers at Wal-Mart.
In this episode recorded LIVE at the 2016 Philadelphia Podcast Festival, the Jawn Appétit duo breaks down their 10 Food Commandments and runs down the 12 best things they've eaten in 2016. Later in the show, Brian Durkin of Full Belly Laughs joins the show to play a very special edition of "This Or That".
Diner En Blanc 2016 is in the books, and on this episode of Jawn Appetit, we go behind-the-scenes to give you the inside info on one of the biggest pop-up events in the world. Later in the show, we tell you which two Philly food trucks were named among the best in America, and why a bagel and lox sandwich received high honors from Bon Appetit.
This week on Jawn Appetit, we highlight several new openings, including the first Philadelphia outpost of the Wahlburgers chain. We also continue our Great Cheesesteak Hunt at Woodrow's Sandwich Shop, and tell you how you can get free burgers from Shake Shack.
You may not think of the Navy Yard as a premier food destination, but you should definitely head down there to check out the fabulous Lo Spiedo. And, after we review Marc Vetri's Italian-influenced spit-fire restaurant, we also discuss Shake Shack's upcoming Burgers and Brews event, and invite the US gymnastics team to our house for Sunday dinner.
On this episode of Jawn Appetit, we invite Team USA over to our house for Sunday dinner, and we also take a trip to the highly-rated Double Knot, the newest restaurant from Michael Schulson. Does the food and the ambience live up to the hype?
The PhillyMag Best of Philly issue is out, and on this episode of Jawn Appétit, we flip through the pages to bring you the best eats in the City of Brotherly Love. Later on in the show, we tell you which #DNCDeals you should take advantage of during the Democratic National Convention, and we also take a trip to Maple Shade's Yellow Submarine as part of our Cheesesteak Hunt.
Not sure where to eat during the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia? We've got you covered in this edition of Jawn Appetit as we give our picks for the best restaurants in downtown Philadelphia. We also run down our favorite cheesesteak and hoagie spots, and take a few minutes to explore the Pokemon Go craze.
Are you a fan of outdoor drinking? If so, we've got you covered this week on Jawn Appetit as we run down some of Philadelphia's best beer gardens. Also in this episode, we check out Nicholas Elmi's new spot ITV, and give you the inside scoop on a couple of limited time menu items at Shake Shack and Sbraga.
On this edition of Jawn Appétit, we take a visit to East Passyunk to check out Bing Bing Dim Sum and their inventive twist on traditional Asian cuisine. Later in the show, we run down all of the food-related events hitting town ahead of the Democratic National Convention.
On this edition of Jawn Appétit, we'll break down the updated version of the Philly Mag list of the 50 Best Restaurants in Philadelphia. We'll also spill the beans on some of the best food trucks we've checked out this summer and tell you how you can make DiNic's legendary roast pork sandwich even better than it already is.
This week on Jawn Appetit, we take a trip downtown and sample the new Old City Eats program. We also break down the opening of SkyGarten, run down Di Bruno Bros. new beer initiative, and explain why you might want to take a trip to McDonald's this summer.
On the latest edition of Jawn Appetit, we decode some of the more confusing terms in the culinary world in the first installment of our "Foodie Dictionary". Also, in our "What's New?" segment, we run down several highly anticipated restaurant openings, including Kanella Grill, South Helm and Ai Ramen.
On this week's show, we hit the road and list the best places to eat in Chicago. We also dish out the info on Center City Sips and explain why a beer garden at a zoo is a bad idea.
On the latest edition of Jawn Appétit, we review the new Mission BBQ spot in Deptford, NJ. We also take a look at Philly Beer Week's Opening Tap Party, and run down several food truck festivals coming to the South Jersey area over the next few weeks.
On this week's show, we run down our favorite markets and specialty food stores in the Philadelphia area. We also preview some exciting improvements coming to the food court in the Philadelphia International Airport, and explain why we'd like to invite Diddy to our home for Sunday dinner.
On this week's show, we focus on the city as we run down our favorite restaurants in the Rittenhouse Square neighborhood. Also, we continue our Cheesesteak Hunt with a trip to Chick's Deli in Cherry Hill and invite Russell Wilson to our house for Sunday dinner.
On this week's show, we run down the food trucks we sampled at Chaddsford Winery's Baconfest, including the awesome Waffles and Wedges. We also make a case for a James Beard Award and preview Bop, the new restaurant from the folks behind Prime Stache.
On this episode of Jawn Appetit, we preview the upcoming South Street Spring Festival! We also spill the beans on two new restaurant openings in Philadelphia, and explain why we'd like to invite Drake over to our home for Sunday dinner.
This week, we preview a very busy food festival season with a look at the Rittenhouse Row Spring Festival. We also kick off our Cheesesteak Hunt with a trip to Angelo's Pizzeria, and invite Beyonce over to our house for Sunday dinner.
On this episode of Jawn Appétit, we take a trip to High Street on Market in Old City. We also get a premature start on our Great Cheesesteak Hunt, and we also lay out the details behind some of the beer gardens opening later this spring.
On this episode, we preview the new menu at Nick's Old City, tell you which Top 10 list Kensington Quarters was named to, and reveal the 2016 Night Market food truck schedule.
After breaking down the latest food options at Citizens Bank Park this season, we give you the 411 on some of the best restaurants in New Orleans. And later in the show, we'll tell you why one of the newest Philadelphia Eagles thinks that Wawa is the best convenience store in America.
On this week's episode, we try a few slices at MOD Pizza - the fast-casual chain that's looking to become the Chipotle of pizza restaurants. Later in the show, we kick of our Great Cheesesteak Debate, preview Philly Wine Week, and explain why we'd invite Katt Williams and the Villanova Men's Basketball team over to our house for Sunday dinner.
On this week's episode, we put together our own March Madness bracket and pit 16 of our favorites head-to-head to find the best dish in Philadelphia! We also give props to the local James Beard finalists, and tell you what you can expect when food trucks return to The Porch at 30th Street later this year.
On this week's episode of the Jawn Appetit podcast, we reviewed Stephen Starr's Buddakan, took a trip to the flagship location of Pizzeria Vetri... and discussed our favorite breakfast foods in honor of National Cereal Day. Later in the show, we give you the 411 on the new locations for Wishbone and Shoo Fry, and tell you why Howie Roseman gets one of our coveted invitations for Sunday Dinner.
On this edition of the Jawn Appétit podcast, we list our favorite sweet treats in (and around) the City of Brotherly Love. We also give you our thoughts on Snap Kitchen, keep you up-to-date the latest restaurant openings, and tell you which buffet you should avoid in Atlantic City.
On this edition of the Jawn Appétit podcast, we take a trip down to South Beach to give you our thoughts on the best food Miami has to offer. We also discuss the recent openings of Sate Kampar and Snap Custom Pizza, and give you the 411 on some secret, off-the-menu items available at several restaurants in and around Philadelphia.
On this edition of the Jawn Appétit podcast, we discuss the restaurants we liked the most at this past week's Philly Cooks event sponsored by Philadelphia Magazine. Later in the show, we review The Little Lion in Old City and discuss why we'd like to invite the Grammy voters to our house for Sunday Dinner.
On this edition of the Jawn Appetit podcast, we take a trip down to Atlantic City to discuss some of the best restaurants at the Jersey Shore. Later in the show during our Sunday Dinner segment, we take the NBA to task for some of their musical choices during All-Star Weekend.
On this edition of the Jawn Appetit podcast, we discuss some of the more romantic restaurants in (and around) the City of Brotherly Love in honor of Valentine's Day. We also review Revolution Taco, and tell you what you can expect to find when you take a trip to Snap Kitchen, an Austin-based franchise that just opened two outlets in the Philadelphia area.
On this edition of the Jawn Appetit podcast, we take a trip to Rex 1516 for some Southern-inspired brunch cuisine, give you our thoughts on KFC's new Nashville Hot Chicken, and tell you why we'd invite Kanye West over to our house for Sunday dinner.
On this edition of the Jawn Appetit podcast, we review the popular new restaurant Bud and Marilyn's, give you our thoughts on Shake Shack's Chick'n Shack sandwich, and pick our favorite dishes from America's best chain restaurants.
Restaurants mentioned include: - A Mano - Bistro St. Tropez - Bonefish Grill - Bud and Marilyn's - The Cheesecake Factory - Clarkville - P.F. Chang's - Red Lobster - Shake Shack
On this edition of the Jawn Appetit podcast, we'll give you our picks on places to check out during Center City Restaurant Week in Philadelphia. We'll also pass along the 411 on the new brick-and-mortar location for SpotBurgers, and list the restaurants that we'd like to visit in 2016.
Restaurants mentioned during the show include:
- Barclay Prime
- Buddakan
- Little Nonna's
- Oyster House
- Prime Stache
- Pumpkin BYOB
- South
- Vernick Food and Drink
On the debut episode of the Jawn Appetit podcast, we'll take a look at Philly Mag's 50 Best Restaurants list and tell you what places (and dishes) we enjoy in the City of Brotherly Love.
-- RESTAURANTS DISCUSSED INCLUDE -- The Chop House The Fat Ham Fette Sau Fogo de Chao Han Dynasty Jane G John's Roast Pork Lacroix Le Viet Luke's Lobster Morimoto Nom Nom Ramen
-- MUSIC -- Intro: "Break You In" - Vibe Tracks Break 1: "Cielo" - Huma-Huma Break 2 "West Coast Trip" - Gunnar Olsen Outro: "Not Too Cray" - Huma-Huma
All music can be found in the YouTube free audio library here: https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/music