Jawn Appetit
189 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsLocated 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.
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Episodes
Jawn Appetit - Episode 139 - Embassy Chef Challenge Recap / What To Eat At Citizens Bank Park
May 01, 2019 10:57 - 1 hour - 49 MBThe 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.
Jawn Appetit - Episode 138 - Travel Jawn: New Orleans Revisited
April 24, 2019 14:01 - 1 hour - 49.3 MBIs 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...
Jawn Appetit - Episode 137 - Philly Showcase of Wine, Cheese and Beer 2019
April 19, 2019 00:52 - 58 minutes - 39.6 MBOn 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.
Jawn Appetit - Episode 136 - The Travel Jawn: New York City - East Village
April 02, 2019 01:43 - 1 hour - 46.1 MBNew 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.
Jawn Appetit - Episode 135 - Bourse Food Hall
March 27, 2019 01:41 - 54 minutes - 37.4 MBThe 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.
Jawn Appetit - Episode 134 - DC Embassy Chef Challenge Preview
March 19, 2019 00:52 - 57 minutes - 40.1 MBFriend 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.
Jawn Appetit - Episode 133 - Rodizio Grill
March 12, 2019 00:03 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MBRodizio 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.
Jawn Appetit - Episode 132 - Double Knot Revisited
March 04, 2019 00:51 - 51 minutes - 35.9 MBThe 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.
Jawn Appetit - Episode 131 - Philly Cooks 2019
February 26, 2019 01:50 - 1 hour - 43.6 MBWhat 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.
Jawn Appetit - Episode 130 - Suraya
February 18, 2019 01:36 - 51 minutes - 42 MBWe 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?
Jawn Appetit - Episode 129 - 3rd Annual Golden Jawn Awards
February 08, 2019 19:23 - 50 minutes - 35.1 MBIt'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.
Jawn Appetit - Episode 128 - South Philly Smokhaus / Cry Baby Pasta
January 29, 2019 00:05 - 54 minutes - 37.2 MBThere'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.
Jawn Appetit - Episode 127 - Vernick Food and Drink Revisited
January 21, 2019 03:13 - 41 minutes - 29.3 MBWe 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.
Jawn Appetit - Episode 126 - Center City Restaurant Week: Winter 2019
January 07, 2019 02:33 - 44 minutes - 30.2 MBMore 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.
Jawn Appetit - Episode 125 - MetroCooking DC / New Year's Eve 2018
December 21, 2018 18:26 - 1 hour - 45.9 MBThe 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.
Jawn Appetit - Episode 124 - Feast of the Seven Fishes
December 12, 2018 17:28 - 51 minutes - 35.5 MBPlenty 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.
Jawn Appetit - Episode 123 - The Travel Jawn: Hawaii
December 03, 2018 14:36 - 1 hour - 50.3 MBOn 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...
Jawn Appetit - Episode 122 - Thanksgiving In Philadelphia / Craig Laban's Top 25
November 13, 2018 19:00 - 53 minutes - 36.9 MBNot 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.
Jawn Appetit - Episode 121 - Liberty Bell Gastropub
November 05, 2018 18:56 - 41 minutes - 28.8 MBThe 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.
Jawn Appetit - Episode 120 - Unique Eats and Eateries of Philadelphia
October 30, 2018 06:11 - 53 minutes - 36.6 MBOn 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.
Jawn Appetit - Episode 119 - Filomena Cucina Rustica
October 23, 2018 01:21 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MBOn 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.
Jawn Appetit - Episode 118 - EEEEEATSCON NYC 2018
October 10, 2018 20:05 - 1 hour - 43.7 MBEEEEEATSCON 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.
Jawn Appetit - Episode 117 - Travel Jawn: Austin and San Antonio
October 01, 2018 23:34 - 1 hour - 49.1 MBThe 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.
Jawn Appetit - Episode 116 - Center City District Restaurant Week, Fall 2018
September 27, 2018 01:25 - 50 minutes - 34.1 MBOn 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.
Jawn Appetit - Episode 115 - Hearthside
September 19, 2018 17:07 - 53 minutes - 36.9 MBPhilly 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.
Jawn Appetit - Episode 114 - Stats on 17th / Smart Street Healthy Kitchen
September 11, 2018 17:53 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MBWe'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.
Jawn Appetit - Episode 113 - Mission Taqueria
September 03, 2018 14:46 - 52 minutes - 35.9 MBMission 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.
Jawn Appetit - Episode 112 - Valente's Italian Specialties
August 26, 2018 23:35 - 54 minutes - 37.3 MBIf 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.
Jawn Appetit - Episode 111 - The Habit Burger Grill
August 19, 2018 15:09 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MBNew 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...
Jawn Appetit - Episode 110 - Tradesman's / Best of Philly and South Jersey
August 11, 2018 19:23 - 56 minutes - 39.5 MBOn 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.
Jawn Appetit - Episode 109 - Pizzadelphia Festival / Zahav Revisited
July 28, 2018 12:02 - 1 hour - 49.8 MBAfter 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.
Jawn Appetit - Episode 108 - &pizza / Wm. Mulherin's Sons
July 22, 2018 23:45 - 41 minutes - 29.2 MBCan 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.
Jawn Appetit - Episode 107 - 2018 Philadelphia Podcast Festival
July 08, 2018 19:59 - 53 minutes - 37.4 MBThe 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!
Jawn Appétit - Episode 106 - The Continental Atlantic City
June 23, 2018 00:57 - 55 minutes - 39.4 MBPlenty 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.
Jawn Appétit - Episode 105 - Philly Burger Brawl / Fishtown Festivale
June 12, 2018 02:16 - 1 hour - 49.9 MBThe 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.
Jawn Appétit - Episode 104 - El Compadre / Oink and Moo
June 03, 2018 00:26 - 1 hour - 48.2 MBIt'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.
Jawn Appétit - Episode 103 - Royal Boucherie / The Travel Jawn: Paris and Barcelona
May 21, 2018 00:52 - 1 hour - 52.9 MBThe 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.
Jawn Appetit - Episode 102 - Philadelphia Showcase of Wine, Cheese and Beer / Vetri Eat to Empower
May 13, 2018 15:13 - 50 minutes - 35.2 MBThe 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.
Jawn Appétit - Episode 101 - East Passyunk Flavors On the Avenue Preview
April 28, 2018 01:35 - 56 minutes - 38.6 MBOn 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.
Jawn Appétit - Episode 100 - 2nd Annual Golden Jawn Awards
April 05, 2018 18:17 - 56 minutes - 39.5 MBIt'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!
Jawn Appétit - Episode 99 - March Madness
March 14, 2018 21:34 - 52 minutes - 36.6 MBThe 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.
Jawn Appétit - Episode 98 - Mike's BBQ
March 05, 2018 18:25 - 47 minutes - 33.1 MBOn 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.
Jawn Appétit - Episode 97 - Philly Cooks 2018 / Redcrest Fried Chicken
March 01, 2018 02:22 - 57 minutes - 40.2 MBAnother 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.
Jawn Appétit - Episode 96 - Super Bowl of Food
January 31, 2018 02:57 - 53 minutes - 37 MBIt'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.
Jawn Appétit - Episode 95 - Center City Restaurant Week: Winter 2018
January 17, 2018 01:33 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MBBefore 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.
Jawn Appétit - Episode 94 - Cheu Fishtown
January 08, 2018 01:15 - 44 minutes - 31.3 MBOn 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.
Jawn Appétit - Episode 93 - The Year In Food / New Year's Eve Foodie Options
December 30, 2017 01:18 - 47 minutes - 33.3 MBWe 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.
Jawn Appétit - Episode 92 - Savor Borgata 2017
December 07, 2017 10:50 - 44 minutes - 30.5 MBAtlantic 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.
Jawn Appétit - Episode 91 - The Super Late Thanksgiving Recap
December 04, 2017 00:44 - 52 minutes - 36.2 MBOn 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.
Jawn Appétit - Episode 90 - Best of the Philly Suburbs
November 08, 2017 19:57 - 41 minutes - 52.7 MBOn 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.