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Delicious City Philly

69 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 37 ratings

Delicious City Philly is the top-rated food and restaurant podcast in the Philadelphia area. Our show is 3 hungry people - Eli Kulp, Marisa Magnatta and Dave Wez - all with different palates, but one thing in common: we LOVE the taste of Philly, and there's a lot to love in this city of ours. We explore outside of the city limits, too, from down the Jersey shore to Pennsylvania Dutch country and everywhere in between. Every other Monday you'll get the latest food news, our Best Bites, and the scoop on area restaurants and bars. Plus, we sit down with the people who are making waves in this scene and bring their stories straight to you. Follow the show on Instagram: @deliciouscitypodcast

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Ep. 66 Liz Grothe of Couch Cafe is Fearlessly Silly and Talks Her Scampi Journey

May 13, 2024 14:00 - 1 hour - 212 MB

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...

Ep 65: Josh Eats Philly talks Tacos, Brunch and Social Media

April 30, 2024 13:28 - 1 hour - 177 MB

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 M...

Ep. 64 Jen Carroll and Billy Riddle Announce a Philly Food Tour

April 15, 2024 16:00 - 1 hour - 235 MB

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 bac...

Episode 63: A Snacky Show with Snacktime, a Big Announcement and Stories from the Road

April 01, 2024 17:04 - 1 hour - 197 MB

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 do...

Episode 62: Merch Madness, "El Chingon" Defined, Our Happy Hour Recap

March 18, 2024 16:00 - 1 hour - 222 MB

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 ...

Episode 61: The Bear Chat, "Name The Flav" with 1-900, Chef's Tasting for 2 Giveaway!

March 04, 2024 17:00 - 1 hour - 258 MB

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 che...

Episode 60: Hoagie Hero, South Philly Stories and an Upcoming Beer & Pizza Happy Hour

February 19, 2024 16:47 - 1 hour - 230 MB

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 e...

Episode 59: The 50 Best Restaurants in a City of Pop-Ups (plus a Gift Card GIVEAWAY!)

February 05, 2024 14:15 - 1 hour - 234 MB

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 h...

Episode 58: For the Love of Local Wine, BYO Pairing Ideas, and Plenty of Pop-Ups in Philly

January 22, 2024 20:24 - 1 hour - 245 MB

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 ...

Episode 57: A Mythical Chef Guest, 2023 Restaurant Retrospective, and a Soup Dumpling Hack

January 08, 2024 15:03 - 1 hour - 214 MB

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-a...

Episode 56: Dave the Santa, The Tasties Recap and Christmas Morning Memories

December 23, 2023 22:15 - 1 hour - 144 MB

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 ...

Episode 55: Broadway Sundays, Stock's Poundcake, and the Inaugural Delicious City Awards, The Tasties!

December 12, 2023 02:05 - 1 hour - 178 MB

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 ...

Episode 54: Turkey Love, Favorite Trimmings, Secret Dinner Parties

November 22, 2023 20:48 - 1 hour - 143 MB

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 ...

Episode 53: Big-Time Bromances, Local Coffee Superstar, and Famous Peeps Etiquette

November 13, 2023 21:44 - 1 hour - 248 MB

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 bromanc...

Episode 52: Slow Drinks, Fermentation Conversations, and Potato Chip Flavor Fantasizing

October 30, 2023 15:04 - 1 hour - 188 MB

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 h...

Episode 51: Two Year Birthday Vibes, Cake Trivia, and Georgian Cheese Boats

October 16, 2023 17:47 - 51 minutes - 117 MB

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 Bit...

Episode 50: Saying Cheese, Vacation Eats, and Rowdy Kids in Restaurants

October 02, 2023 13:04 - 1 hour - 177 MB

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 chocolat...

Episode 49: The Wit Wez Debut, Willy Wonka of Tacos, and 54 Taps of Tastiness

September 04, 2023 18:36 - 1 hour - 180 MB

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 t...

Episode 48: A New Food Incubator, an Absentee Dad, and some Swordfish Schnitzel

August 21, 2023 20:57 - 1 hour - 149 MB

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 whe...

Episode 47: A New Korean-Polish-Italian Cohost, an Indonesian Chef, and Ethiopian Fried Chicken

August 07, 2023 18:00 - 1 hour - 196 MB

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.  Here's what else to expect in this episode: Introducing Dave Wez as he gives us a summer update Eli learns what a 302 is in Sea Isle City 🥴 How Dave figures out...

Episode 46: Vegan Crab Cakes, Canadian Road Trip and a new Melrose Place in Philly

July 24, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 217 MB

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 ...

Episode 45: Missing Passports, Crowd Surfing Nostalgia & James Beard Restaurateur of the Year

July 10, 2023 14:27 - 1 hour - 69.4 MB

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 jou...

Episode 44: Pizza Gutt, Supper Club Announcement, Amsterdam Round Up

June 29, 2023 18:46 - 1 hour - 69.4 MB

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

Episode 43: James Beard Awards, The Bear and Sipping Our Way Through Summer

June 13, 2023 00:07 - 1 hour - 60.9 MB

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...

Episode 42: Memorial Day Madness, $700 Burgers, and some tasty "Down the Shore" news

May 30, 2023 00:15 - 1 hour - 65.1 MB

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 n...

Memorial Day Madness, $700 Burgers, and some tasty "Down the Shore" news

May 30, 2023 00:15 - 1 hour - 65.1 MB

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 n...

Episode 41: Mummer Wedding Gifts, Blunt Force Relationships, Heavy Metal Sausage and Mayoral Picks (based solely on what they eat 😅)

May 15, 2023 20:11 - 1 hour - 62.2 MB

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 a...

Episode 40: Punk Rock Wedding Details, Vegan Trailblazers, and the Knot-So-Newlywed Game

May 01, 2023 20:48 - 1 hour - 77.6 MB

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 m...

Episode 39: A Veggie Pop Quiz, Giant Oysters, Goodwill Hunting, and Glizzy Madness

April 17, 2023 22:01 - 1 hour - 75.1 MB

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...

Episode 38: Jerky Bits, Food Writers & new Cambodian inspired restaurant making big waves

April 03, 2023 20:55 - 1 hour - 73.2 MB

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 g...

Episode 37: Wooderice chats, the Port Richmond scene intrigues, and a chef drops in to announce their new restaurant!

March 20, 2023 17:15 - 1 hour - 64.1 MB

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 dro...

Episode 36: The Thai Queen Cometh, Dancing Shrimp and Bomb Indian Cheesesteaks in South Philly

March 06, 2023 23:50 - 1 hour - 70.9 MB

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 Th...

Episode 35: Supper Club Recap, Eagles Jinxes, Fat Tuesday Shenanigans and Alligator Tears

February 20, 2023 15:04 - 1 hour - 76.9 MB

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 interpre...

Episode 34: Getting Dirty with Farmer Jawn, Supper Club winner announcement and a Bialy education

February 06, 2023 14:34 - 1 hour - 96.3 MB

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 i...

Episode 33: It's A Philly Thing, Meet the South Philly Folks Behind MAWN

January 23, 2023 20:09 - 1 hour - 34.9 MB

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....

Episode 32: Feeding Our Cravings with @FeedingTimeTV

January 10, 2023 00:39 - 1 hour - 75.9 MB

Philly Mag’s 50 Best Restaurants issue has arrived. Love it or hate it, the list serves as a pretty good resource for finding the top spots in the city, so naturally, 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,...

Episode 31: Reflecting on a Year Full of Best Bites, Milk Tubes & Supper Club Details Revealed

December 30, 2022 18:08 - 50 minutes - 46.3 MB

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. It's 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 created the stunning centerpieces for the first Chef Radio + Delicious City Christmas Party. On today’s episode, we chat about our resolutions fo...

Episode 30: A Funnel Cake Shocker, A Dining Scene in Flux, Christmas Cookie Nostalgia, and the Plethora of 7 Fishes and "Non" 7 Fishes Dinners for you to sample

December 12, 2022 14:54 - 1 hour - 72.6 MB

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 ...

Episode 29: Spice Cabinet Archaeology, Eli's Rules for Leftovers, Frankenstein'd Turducken, and The Schill.

November 30, 2022 14:40 - 1 hour - 64.3 MB

We're 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 Avenu...

Episode 28: Khoran Horn, Koozie Kulture, $10K Plant Based World Series Dog, Acai bowls, Frozen Grapes in Wine

October 31, 2022 18:59 - 1 hour - 77.4 MB

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 co...

Episode 27: "Bullet Proof Glass" Chinese Food, Salpeppaketchuphotsauce - an official word?, BBQ Pizza and Gardening Spells

October 17, 2022 21:55 - 1 hour - 72.1 MB

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 Eag...

Episode 26: Tamales = World Peace, Vegan Meatball Wars, Chef Jennifer Zavala

October 03, 2022 20:41 - 1 hour - 88.9 MB

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...

Episode 25: It's a Bitter Sweet Symphony

September 20, 2022 14:12 - 1 hour - 65.9 MB

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...

Episode 24: Philly fine dining scene is leveling up, a brand new Chef in Residence and a local wine shop opens all the bottles

September 06, 2022 16:13 - 1 hour - 65.1 MB

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 o...

Delicious City Episode 23

August 22, 2022 19:29 - 1 hour - 180 MB

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 Dan...

Delicious City Episode 22

August 08, 2022 13:35 - 1 hour - 106 MB

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 accessibilit...

Delicious City Philly Episode 21

July 25, 2022 13:44 - 1 hour - 103 MB

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...

Chef Chad Rosenthal of The Lucky Well BBQ - Bonus Episode!

July 18, 2022 00:04 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MB

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 tale...

Delicious City Episode 20

July 11, 2022 13:42 - 1 hour - 105 MB

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 compe...

Delicious City Episode 19

June 27, 2022 20:16 - 1 hour - 62.7 MB

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 a...

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