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 Appétit - Episode 89 - Vetri Cucina
October 27, 2017 00:53 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MBOn 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.
Jawn Appétit - Episode 88 - State Fair of Texas
October 13, 2017 01:09 - 1 hour - 48.8 MBThe 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.
Jawn Appetit - Episode 87 - Travel Jawn: Austin
October 04, 2017 01:53 - 1 hour - 41.7 MBAustin, 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.
Jawn Appétit - Episode 86 - Nuclear Fire Noodle Challenge
September 27, 2017 10:25 - 50 minutes - 34.9 MBOn 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.
Jawn Appétit - Episode 85 - Action Bronson's F That's Delicious
September 22, 2017 01:27 - 53 minutes - 37.1 MBAction 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...
Jawn Appetit - Episode 84 - Center City Restaurant Week Fall 2017 Preview
September 15, 2017 01:26 - 53 minutes - 37 MBThis 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...
Jawn Appétit - Episode 83 - Pikpon Thai
September 06, 2017 00:50 - 55 minutes - 38.6 MBSometimes, 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.
Jawn Appétit - Episode 82 - Just Salad / Sweetgreen
August 25, 2017 00:36 - 58 minutes - 39.9 MBAll 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.
Jawn Appétit - Episode 81 - Old City Eats
August 15, 2017 00:24 - 43 minutes - 30.9 MBLooking 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.
Jawn Appétit - Episode 80 - Philly Podfest 2017 / Hot Ones Challenge
July 31, 2017 18:00 - 47 minutes - 35.6 MBRecorded 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...
Jawn Appetit - Episode 79 - Friday Saturday Sunday
July 26, 2017 01:19 - 53 minutes - 37 MBThis 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.
Jawn Appétit - Episode 78 - Baology
July 18, 2017 00:27 - 54 minutes - 37 MBBaology 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.
Jawn Appétit - Episode 77 - PhillyMag Top 50: Summer 2017 Edition
July 12, 2017 00:41 - 48 minutes - 34 MBAfter 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.
Jawn Appétit - Episode 76 - Farm and the Fisherman
June 27, 2017 00:37 - 44 minutes - 32 MBThe 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.
Jawn Appétit - Episode 75 - Love and Honey Fried Chicken
June 20, 2017 01:25 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MBWhile 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...
Jawn Appetit - Episode 74 - Parrilla La Nueva Fogata
June 12, 2017 02:03 - 50 minutes - 35.2 MBParrilla 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.
Jawn Appétit - Episode 73 - Spot Gourmet Burgers
June 08, 2017 02:36 - 50 minutes - 35 MBOn 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.
Jawn Appétit - Episode 72 - Spruce Street Harbor Park / Mac n' Cheetos
May 31, 2017 01:58 - 56 minutes - 39.9 MBOn 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.
Jawn Appetit - Episode 71 - 2017 Beer Garden Roundup / Our Favorite TV Chefs
May 24, 2017 00:55 - 59 minutes - 40.9 MBSummer 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.
Jawn Appétit - Episode 70 - Shake Shack: Recipes and Stories
May 19, 2017 01:52 - 50 minutes - 37.4 MBWhat 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...
Jawn Appétit - Episode 69 - Hai Street Kitchen
May 11, 2017 01:21 - 45 minutes - 34 MBThe 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.
Jawn Appétit - Episode 68 - Honeygrow
May 05, 2017 02:39 - 42 minutes - 30.8 MBPhiladelphia 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.
Jawn Appétit - Episode 67 - East Passyunk Flavors On the Avenue Preview
April 26, 2017 02:36 - 39 minutes - 28.9 MBThis 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.
Jawn Appétit - Episode 66 - Zahav
April 18, 2017 01:19 - 44 minutes - 32.5 MBZahav 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.
Jawn Appétit - Episode 65 - Naf Naf Grill / NFL Draft Experience
April 12, 2017 01:16 - 45 minutes - 33.3 MBFood 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.
Jawn Appétit - Episode 64 - Okatshe / McDonald's Secret Sauces
March 29, 2017 02:20 - 50 minutes - 36.8 MBThe 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...
Jawn Appetit - Episode 63 - Guy Fieri's Philly Kitchen and Bar / March Madness
March 19, 2017 23:41 - 50 minutes - 36.9 MBThis 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!
Jawn Appetit - Episode 62 - Kensington Quarters
March 15, 2017 01:20 - 41 minutes - 31 MBMany 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...
Jawn Appétit - Episode 61 - The Travel Jawn: Charleston
March 10, 2017 13:31 - 59 minutes - 44.4 MBThe 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.
Jawn Appétit - Episode 60 - Home Chef
February 27, 2017 02:22 - 47 minutes - 33.4 MBMeal 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.
Jawn Appétit - Episode 59 - A Mano
February 21, 2017 02:18 - 54 minutes - 32.5 MBCraig 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.
Jawn Appétit - Episode 58 - Philly Cooks 2017
February 16, 2017 02:18 - 46 minutes - 28 MBSome 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.
Jawn Appétit - Episode 57 - Farmicia
February 06, 2017 13:56 - 43 minutes - 25.5 MBThe 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.
Jawn Appétit - Episode 56 - Plated
January 30, 2017 02:15 - 39 minutes - 23.1 MBCan 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.
Jawn Appétit - Episode 55 - Restaurant Week Picks - Winter 2017
January 25, 2017 02:19 - 39 minutes - 24.1 MBOn 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.
Jawn Appétit - Episode 54 - 1st Annual Golden Jawn Awards
January 16, 2017 03:53 - 49 minutes - 29.6 MBIt'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.
Jawn Appétit - Episode 53 - Blue Apron
January 09, 2017 17:19 - 38 minutes - 23 MBIf 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.
Jawn Appetit - Episode 52 - 2016: Year In Review / Trends For 2017
January 03, 2017 00:07 - 51 minutes - 31 MBOn 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.
Jawn Appétit - Episode 51 - Fire Noodle Challenge / New Year's Eve Rundown
December 26, 2016 15:09 - 45 minutes - 27.3 MBHaven'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.
Jawn Appetit - Episode 50 - Hot Ones Challenge
December 19, 2016 02:48 - 59 minutes - 35 MBOn 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.
Jawn Appetit - Episode 49 - Holiday Food Gift Guide
December 12, 2016 02:27 - 42 minutes - 25 MBStill 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.
Jawn Appétit - Episode 48 - Vernick Food and Drink
December 05, 2016 02:07 - 46 minutes - 28.3 MBVernick 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.
Jawn Appétit - Episode 47 - Chix And Bowls
November 28, 2016 01:01 - 29 minutes - 17.6 MBOn 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.
Jawn Appetit - Episode 46 - A Conversation with Tony Luke Jr.
November 21, 2016 03:08 - 1 hour - 43.5 MBOn 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!
Jawn Appétit - Episode 45 - Taste of Mexico
November 17, 2016 03:10 - 43 minutes - 26 MBOn 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.
Jawn Appétit - Episode 44 - Wm. Mulherin's Sons
November 08, 2016 01:37 - 40 minutes - 24 MBWm. 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.
Jawn Appétit - Episode 43 - On Point Bistro
November 01, 2016 01:01 - 37 minutes - 22.3 MBWe 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.
Jawn Appétit - Episode 42 - NYC Wine and Food Festival
October 24, 2016 01:00 - 51 minutes - 32 MBOn 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.
Jawn Appétit - Episode 41 - Jane G's
October 18, 2016 00:53 - 41 minutes - 26 MBOn 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.
Jawn Appetit - Episode 40 - Bricco Coal Fired Pizza
October 10, 2016 01:20 - 34 minutes - 21.2 MBThis 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.