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Eclipses, earthquakes and eats, oh my! Not even Mother Nature can stop us from trying every bite in the city of Philadelphia. Let’s dive into this jam-packed episode of Delicious City, complete with insider info, a giveaway announcement, and a special discount for listeners The solar eclipse was underwhelming for us here in Philly, but what does NOT disappoint is our good friends Jen Carroll and Billy Riddle joining us for an update on their many food projects We cover how they landed back in our city during the pandemic, get an update on their cooking classes and events, and they make a big announcement: Delicious City listeners are the first to hear about their new food experience, a walking tour of Fishtown that highlights all the best spots and snacks in the neighborhood (including very in-demand dishes) As a couple that cooks together, and works together, we need to know: what annoys Jen and Billy the most about sharing a kitchen Jen, who was on three seasons of Top Chef, recaps her most difficult challenge on the show Billy explains how an illness forced him to reprioritize his life, but ultimately, it put him on a much healthier and more fulfilling career path than he ever could have expected The gang recaps the Philly Makers Night Market, with pizza, butter and an insane ice cream taco Other Best Bites include a donut, an Italian cookie, and Eli’s best kept lunch secret in the city We welcome a new sponsor, Performance Meal Prep, and talk to Jesse about how he blends his influence from the fine dining world and the fitness world to create healthy, ready-to-go meals. BONUS: Listen for a special discount for Delicious City listeners that can be used any time you order from PMP! Merch Madness: The epic conclusion! We announce the winner of the bracket AND the winner of the merch bundle Pickle Party! Marisa gives out the secret word that you’ll need to enter our Instagram contest. We’re giving away two passes to The World’s Largest Pickle Party, happening at Xfinity Live on June 15th Plus, Food News, with lots of pop-ups in April! And of course, we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are: For the most tasty, healthy, and satisfying salads and noodle dishes in Philly, click here to order Honeygrow We are so excited for our newest partner, Dewey Beer. Check them out to see all the incredible flavors that they are brewing right here in the mid-Atlantic region! If your restaurant or company wants to be in the headlines for all the right reasons, click here to discover how Peter Breslow Consulting and PR can take your business to the next level Balancing a busy life and eating healthy is a challenge for anyone. Make your life easier and more delicious with Performance Meal Prep Social media and content are two of the most important things you can do for your business. Check out Breakdown Media, a one stop shop for all digital needs for your company Connect with us on Instagram and, of course, share your eating adventures with us, as well as tag us in your posts so we can talk about them on air!

What are your favorite snacks? Well, we all have our opinions, but today we have the perfect guests to be on an episode that is fully dedicated to those salty, crispy treats. “Hit it, Snacktime!” You hear us say it in every episode of Delicious City, and now, Snacktime themselves have joined us in the studio. We have a little April Fools fun in this hour of snacking, crunching, reminiscing, and looking forward to the future, including:  Merch Madness Update: The bracket has been narrowed down to the final championship round. Listen to find out how you can win a merch bundle from all of the competitors, and make sure you vote in the finals this Friday (4/5) on our Instagram stories: @deliciouscitypodcast We miss Marisa! She’s traveling this week, but in her absence, we have THREE guests: Sam, Mike and Ben from the Philadelphia based band Snacktime Snacktime tell us about how they garnered a loyal following during COVID lockdown by performing in Rittenhouse Park. They may have made a couple of enemies that way, but they made FAR more friends. Plus: they give us the details behind their new music that’s out now on all streaming platforms, and their recent feature in a Taco Bell commercial Snacks are the theme of this episode: the guys from the band give us their best bites *from the road*, the eats they request in their show rider (and debunk the Van Halen/M&Ms myth) We play a rapid-fire game of “This or That” and debate the more superior treats We run down our Best Bites of the week, and psychoanalyze Mike’s lack of enthusiasm for eating new and exciting things (but we do get some good taco memories out of him) Dave introduces Eli to the show’s new favorite snack. Hint: it has the perfect crunch Food News includes an annual charity event involving our sister podcast, Chef Radio, plus a couple of springtime openings, and the Pop-Up Run-Down! And of course, we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are: For the most tasty, healthy, and satisfying salads and noodle dishes in Philly, click here to order Honeygrow We are so excited for our newest partner, Dewey Beer. Check them out to see all the incredible flavors that they are brewing right here in the mid-Atlantic region! If your restaurant or company wants to be in the headlines for all the right reasons, click here to discover how Peter Breslow Consulting and PR can take your business to the next level

We’re fresh off of our first Delicious City Happy Hour, and we can’t thank you all enough for joining us! We recap that great event, and on the other side of the coin, we run down a fantastic chef’s tasting that Eli, Marisa, and Dave all took part in. Plus, we welcome a guest whose Mexican dishes are getting national attention. There’s something for everyone in this episode. Here's what you're going to hear in this episode: Happy Hour at Paulie Gee’s was a DC family affair. The beer! The pizza! The 90s decor! We had a blast getting to know our listeners IRL Chef Carlos Aparicio of El Chingon joins us in studio. He brings Pueblan cuisine to Passyunk, and his restaurant recently landed on the New York Times list as one of the best new spots in the country!  Eli talks about how, when opening a restaurant, you are running multiple marathons before that restaurant is fully hitting its stride The Philly famous mural artist who graced the building with their work Why they decided not to have reservations at El Chingon Carlos tells us why he doesn't drink tequila. His answer will surprise you How Carlos' exceptional height helped him get work right away when he came to the US even though he was only 13 years old Best Bites: We recap the Voi•ãge dining experience with Chef Jeremy Fox from Los Angeles. Plus, Marisa eats the tomato soup to end all tomato soups, some pickled shrimp make BB's, and a duck press machine Have you ever heard of a double shucked pea? Well, listen up because Eli explains this, and you're going to want to do this for your next spring dish;) Dave learns why his best bite was so delicious when Eli tells him of the other painstaking technique that Jeremy Fox applied to his dinner for Voi•ãge Everyone gushes at the beauty of the Lark dining room Merch Madness! Follow @deliciouscitypodcast on Instagram to find out how to vote for your favorite foodie merch in our brand new bracket contest Food News includes a special collab that Chef Carlos is taking part in, the launch of Kampar, and the demise (and resurrection) of Dollar Dog Night And of course, we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are: For the most tasty, healthy, and satisfying salads and noodle dishes in Philly, click here to order Honeygrow We are so excited for our newest partner, Dewey Beer. Check them out to see all the incredible flavors that they are brewing right here in the mid-Atlantic region! If your restaurant or company wants to be in the headlines for all the right reasons, click here to discover how Peter Breslow Consulting and PR can take your business to the next level

Delicious City is back with a *sweet* new episode. We welcome Ryan Fitzgerald of 1-900-ICE-CREAM. His small-batch ice cream combos will satisfy your sweet tooth, and his flavor names are some of the most creative. We put him to the test to name our own fictional flavors. Vote for your favorite on Instagram: @deliciouscitypodcast - Ryan tells us he’ll create a limited edition pint based on our votes!  Episode 61 is brought to us by our friends at Forsythia restaurant in Old City where chef Christopher Kearse's modern French food continues to wow guests. Listen to find out how you can win a chef's tasting menu for you and a lucky guest that’s as beautiful as it is delicious during our In It 2 Win It segment. For some drool inducing food pics, check out Forsythia HERE 👈 and cue the instant hunger pangs! Here's the lowdown on episode 61: Eli finally succumbed to all the peer pressure and watched ‘The Bear’, and everyone breaks down what’s plausible and what’s far-fetched about how the show portrays the restaurant industry As a serial hobbyist, Ryan talks about turning his hobby into a business  Ryan tells us about how his supper club shifted him towards churning out ice cream full time, balancing business and creativity, and how his recent trip to France inspired him to create the best experience possible for his customers Copyright conundrums: Choco Taco, Taco Tuesday, Kunz Spoons and more Did any of the gang call 1-900 numbers back in the day? Time to fess up! We’re partnering with Dewey Beer to bring you a happy hour hang on Monday, March 11th at Paulie Gee’s. It’s free with RSVP. Come hang with us and enjoy some brews and slices! Best Bites include venison, scallops, tuna, and lamb ribs Food News: A new deli in Cherry Hill, a chocolate speakeasy, and a Vietnamese spot that’s getting a lot of attention. Plus: the Pop-Up Run-Down!  And of course we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are: For the most tasty, healthy, and satisfying salads and noodle dishes in Philly, click here to order Honeygrow So excited for our newest partner, Dewey Beer. Check them out to see all the incredible flavors that they are brewing right here in the mid Atlantic region! If your restaurant or company wants to be in the headlines for all the right reasons, click here to discover how Peter Breslow Consulting and PR can take your business to the next level Connect with us on Instagram and, of course, share your eating adventures with us as well as tag us in your posts so we can talk about them on air!

Hoagies are the fabric of Philadelphian society. They fuel our long days and late nights. They bring us together at the deli counter. Our orders show off our individuality: are you an extra hot peppers kinda guy, or a seeded roll only kinda gal? Our own Hoagie Hero (as voted by you, Delicious City listeners, in the Tasties awards) Jason Okdeh tells us how this special sandwich has put him on a path to success and allowed him to foster community around his shop, Farina Di Vita. Plus! Jae explains how he went from having a pasta pop-up to an award winning shop that sells fresh and tasty sandwiches, sauces and more in South Philly. He goes even further back to his upbringing, and the gang talks about all the trouble they got into as kids (and how they got away with it) We debate seeded vs non-seeded rolls for hoagies (which do you prefer?) and East Coast Hoagies vs. West Coast Subs (you know which one is better) The importance of community support: Jay was given a lot of love and opportunity when he was first starting his business, and now he wants to pay it forward by offering his space to anyone who wants to do a pop-up there Shout out to Fox & Son in Reading Terminal Market. We were munching on their Valentines Corn Dog Bouquet throughout this episode Best Bites include the “world’s best hot dog,” a haunted dinner, a private pop-up, and succulent shrimp. We also add some bonus bites from NJ and NYC, and surprise Eli with funnel cake for his birthday last week! We announce a new Delicious City partner and a special happy hour event happening on March 11th at Paulie Gee’s Food News: Pizza in Passyunk, good news for La Croix, and Dave is curating a wagyu cheesesteak pop-up on February 27th In It To Win It: Listen to find out how you can win a $100 gift card to one of Delicious City's favorite restaurants, Cantina La Martina! Hint: You’ll need to follow @deliciouscitypodcast on Instagram to be in the running. Pop-Up Run-Down: get the scoop on these one-night-only events, and follow us on Instagram for reminders and ticket info. AND: Jae reveals his pasta flight pop-up here first! And of course we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are: For the most tasty, healthy, and satisfying salads and noodle dishes in Philly, click here to order Honeygrow So excited for our newest partner, Dewey Beer. Check them out to see all the incredible flavors that they are brewing right here in the mid Atlantic region! If your restaurant or company wants to be in the headlines for all the right reasons, click here to discover how Peter Breslow Consulting and PR can take your business to the next level Connect with us on Instagram and, of course, share your eating adventures with us as well as tag us in your posts so we can talk about them on air!

Philadelphia Magazine’s annual list of 50 Best Restaurants always sparks controversy in our food scene. Who’s in? Who’s out? What does “best” mean, anyway? We discuss it all in a riveting conversation with Philly Mag’s food editor, Kae Lani Palmisano. We've also got new music from our friends in Snacktime, AND something for you, loyal listener, to potentially win! Plus This! Eli brings his homegrown “rooftop juice” to share with the crew. It’s fire! Our friend and self-described “food history nerd” Kae Lani impresses all of us with her ability to expertly balance so many projects at once: writing, editing, hosting, scoping out all the best dishes in Philly, AND she just became a mama last year! We dive into the 50 Best Restaurants list and ask about the process of narrowing the list down when there are so many heritage and contemporary spots to choose from. Kae Lani explains the new bonus categories this year, including markets and pop-ups. We debate what the word “best” means to us. Is it consistency? Creativity? Commitment? Or perhaps a combination of that and more? Best Bites: Marisa and Kae Lani describe two unique experiences at the same restaurant, Dave eats a pig’s face and Eli sheds some light on an underrated Mexican dish. GIVEAWAY TIME! Listen to find out how you can win a $100 gift card to a spot we talk about on Delicious City all the time! Hint: You’ll need to follow @deliciouscitypodcast on Instagram to be in the running. Food News: So. Many. Pop-ups. Thanks to Delicious City's bff Sharon for giving us the scoop. There’s something to eat almost every night of the week with this big list of unique dining experiences. NEW MUSIC! Hear the new track “Together” from our friends at Snacktime, and then go add it to your playlist on your favorite music streaming app. And of course we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are: For the most tasty, healthy, and satisfying salads and noodle dishes in Philly, click here to order Honeygrow If your restaurant or company wants to be in the headlines for all the right reasons, click here to discover how Peter Breslow Consulting and PR can take your business to the next level Connect with us on Instagram and, of course, share your eating adventures with us as well as tag us in your posts so we can talk about them on air!  

A glass of wine can elevate a meal from good to great with a single sip. Pair local eats with local drinks, and you’ve got a match made in foodie heaven. That’s what this episode of Delicious City is all about! The folks from Mural City Cellars join us in studio and quickly become our favorite guests ever when they crack open a bottle of wine for us that’s not even on bar shelves yet! No offense every other amazing guest we've ever had on here, but.....did you bring wine? Plus: a HUGE event announcement in Food News that podcast listeners can get early access to, so listen closely. Here's what we talked about: Nicholas Ducos and Francesca Galarus tell the stories of their culinary journeys and when they converged. They tell us how Nicholas fell in love with winemaking, and how Francesca’s hospitality and business acumen helped launch Mural City Cellars in Fishtown.  Making batches of wine in Francesca’s mom’s garage, and how they’re going to open a bar in a converted garage later this year. Full circle moment Eli and Nicholas compare their experiences at the Culinary Institute of America, while Marisa and Francesca bond over growing up on the Main Line Did you know that Pennsylvania is one of the top 5 grape producing states in the country? Another one in the top 5 is close to Eli’s heart We taste the "Sauvi B" and all agree that it’s a winner. Eli gets into his obsession with fermentation, both with food and beverage BYO in the Know: We took YOUR suggestions, dear listeners, from Instagram and paired your favorite restaurants with Mural City Cellars wines. Save these in a note on your phone, they’ll come in handy the next time you ask “What should we bring?” Best Bites: Turkish takeout, a private dinner with Italian focus, and a beautifully layered parfait Food News: Eli is bursting at the seams to announce the Voi•ãge next dinner! It goes on sale TODAY with early access for Delicious City listeners. It features two well-known chefs over two nights in a gorgeous space. Go get your tickets now! Plus: a nod to the restaurants closing this month, and a big list of pop-ups and collabs you need to put on your calendar. What freeze?! Get out of the house and EAT!  And of course we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are: For the most tasty, healthy, and satisfying salads and noodle dishes in Philly, click here to order Honeygrow If your restaurant or company wants to be in the headlines for all the right reasons, click here to discover how Peter Breslow Consulting and PR can take your business to the next level Connect with us on Instagram and, of course, share your eating adventures with us as well as tag us in your posts so we can talk about them on air!

The first episode of 2024 is here! Delicious City’s first guest of the year is a man who is known by one name, like Madonna, Bono, and Slash… Shola runs one of the most exclusive dining experiences in Philly at his Studio Kitchen in the BOK building, wowing everyone who sits at his table with his unique take on modernist cuisine. Plus: a 2023 Restaurant Retrospective, and what we’re most looking forward to in the new year! Some of the DC cast are embarking on *Dry January* and discuss non-alcoholic options that still taste good without booze Shola talks about his journey to Philadelphia, the stops he made between here and his home country of Nigeria, and how he made a name for himself as an underground master of modernist cooking. Remember all that fuss over the Piazza 12 years ago? Shola tells his side of the story of the restaurant that never was and why it doesn’t bother him nowadays Shola also talks about his appearance on ‘Somebody Feed Phil’ with Phil Rosenthal and the philosophy behind his favorite kitchen “toys” Best Bites include several breakfast sandwiches that are worth setting your alarm for! Eli and Dave have a couple of culinary highlights from the North NJ/NYC area, and Eli shares his leftover dumpling hack We look back on 2023 restaurant wins (and fails) in our city, and everybody names their most anticipated opening of 2024 Food News includes an ice cream comeback, a retro gamer’s paradise, and a few moves happening over in University City. We also find out who topped Craig LaBan’s favorite dishes of the past year And of course we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are: For the most tasty, healthy, and satisfying salads and noodle dishes in Philly, click here to order Honeygrow If your restaurant or company wants to be in the headlines for all the right reasons, click here to discover how Peter Breslow Consulting and PR can take your business to the next level Connect with us on Instagram and, of course, share your eating adventures with us as well as tag us in your posts so we can talk about them on air!

We’re feeling a little ~crispy~ after an epic bash mere hours before recording, but it was 100% worth it to power through and recap the awesomeness, and of course we had to thank everyone who joined us at the 2nd annual Delicious City holiday party! Also on the show:  Dave plays Santa and gives out gifts to everyone on his “nice” list. Marisa’s gift is very Philly and Eli’s looks prehistoric Dave recounts his experience as our official party Santa, which was far better than his days as Santa at K-Mart when he was a teen Memories of our favorite holiday gifts as kids, and the tradition of putting oranges in stockings THE TASTIES! We run down the list of nominees of our first-ever Delicious City awards (all of them worthy of your patronage!) and reveal the 2023 winners. We also recap whose trophy acceptance that stole the show… Thank you to all who voted! Best Bites: Most are from the rockstar vendors at the holiday party, but Marisa has a few veggie-based honorable mentions too Wit Wez: Why do people leave low ratings on Yelp and Google reviews because of something stupid (that usually isn’t even the restaurant’s fault?!) Food News: Bradley Cooper’s foray into the cheesesteak business, a new listening room, and a supper club residency What we’re looking forward to in 2024… THANK YOU DELICIOUS CITY FAM for a great year! Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for more: @deliciouscitypodcast And of course we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are: For the most tasty, healthy, and satisfying salads and noodle dishes in Philly, click here to order Honeygrow If your restaurant or company wants to be in the headlines for all the right reasons, click here to discover how Peter Breslow Consulting and PR can take your business to the next level Connect with us on Instagram and, of course, share your eating adventures with us as well as tag us in your posts so we can talk about them on air!

It’s a busy day here at Delicious City with multiple special guests, lots of Best Bites AND an awards announcement! Let’s jump right in: Fresh off an excellent podcast lunch at High Street, the group brings Randal Mrazik into the studio to talk about The Tavern Group, which includes Tavern on Camac, Tavern Inn, U Bar, and the newest addition, Otto’s in Brewerytown Randal runs down the history of Camac Street in Philadelphia, and Marisa shares one of her favorite weekend parties: Broadway Sundays, plus a magical Christmas moment at U Bar Dave’s getting married! He tells the engagement story, which, in typical Dave fashion, includes a rundown of the dinner menu from that night Drumroll, please… The Tasties will open for voting on Wednesday, December 13th, for 24 hours only, starting at noon! Eli runs down the categories for 2023. Trust us, these aren’t your mama’s foodie awards. Go to @deliciouscitypodcast on Instagram to pick the best in dining and drinking.  Eli has his first Stock’s pound cake experience thanks to Dave, and they figure out ways to use up the yummy leftovers Best Bites! Marisa and Dave pick the same spot, but for completely different reasons. Eli recounts a fun and scrumptious dim sum brunch, and we find out what a “bang bang” is Food News! Seven moles, seven pickles, a twenty-three-course omakase, and too many muffins to count More guests arrive! We learn about AAJI’s Tomato Lonsa and the family recipe that makes it so special. Dave and Randal taste it (and love it), and Eli explains how the rich heat and flavor are different from the “Americanized” version of spicy And of course we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are: For the most tasty, healthy, and satisfying salads and noodle dishes in Philly, click here to order Honeygrow If your restaurant or company wants to be in the headlines for all the right reasons, click here to discover how Peter Breslow Consulting and PR can take your business to the next level   Connect with us on Instagram and, of course, share your eating adventures with us as well as tag us in your posts so we can talk about them on air!

It’s the greatest foodie holiday of them all, Thanksgiving! Delicious City sets the table with their turkey techniques, trivia with a special guest host, veggie options and more. Also on the show: This episode kicks off with an unexpectedly wild story about a maniac chef and a missing Kunz spoon Thanksgiving chat: electric carving knives, how to find the “turkey oyster”, and Eli’s mission to fry a turkey for the very first time this year We’ve also got all the trimmings: we cover the best time of day to have holiday dinner, why crab cakes are popular this time of year, different types of stuffing and potato sides, how long you should let a turkey rest before carving, and what our resident vegetarian Marisa eats on a holiday that’s centered around a giant bird Best Bites include an array of food trucks, a secret dinner party, and a very messy sandwich Dave returns after a week off with a new Wit Wez, and this time he’s got a bone to pick with the marathon runners interrupting his brunch plans Thanksgiving Trivia, hosted by Dylan Kulp, who turns out to be such a great emcee that he might put his dad Eli out of a job soon! Dylan keeps the chaos under control as the Delicious City crew tests their knowledge of the holiday And of course we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are: For the most tasty, healthy, and satisfying salads and noodle dishes in Philly, click here to order Honeygrow If your restaurant or company wants to be in the headlines for all the right reasons, click here to discover how Peter Breslow Consulting and PR can take your business to the next level Connect with us on Instagram and, of course, share your eating adventures with us as well as tag us in your posts so we can talk about them on air!

Delicious City is buzzing over Rival Bros Coffee, and we’ve got co-founder Jon Adams on this episode to explain their approach to java and how it reflects the bold and authentic spirit of Philadelphia. We also talk about one of the hottest new dining experiences in the city, Enswell, and Jon and Eli get swept up in culinary history - the convo was so absorbing that we lost track of time and had to be kicked out of our studio. Also on this episode:  Dave Wez is out this week, but a bromance blossoms between Eli and Jon, or maybe Eli is just jealous of Jon’s hair… who can say? Marisa explains why she doesn’t have a coffee machine in her house, despite being a caffeine fiend Jon explains the Rival Bros origin story, and takes us back to his early days as a chef, including his wild experience making “edible rocks” at a Michelin star restaurant in Spain The gang discuss why chefs having FOH experience is key, as well as the benefits of cooking in a small space and the importance of gender diversity in the kitchen Shorthand for food orders: is it a lost art? Hot take: can you call yourself a chef if you’ve never run a restaurant? Jon talks about his time at Snackbar, and the crew trade stories about a living legend in Philly, Pierre Robert. The WMMR ladies in the room guess what his favorite restaurants in the city are, and at the very end of this episode you’ll hear whose guess was right! Best Bites: everybody loves Enswell, and not just because Jon is in the room - it’s legit. Other picks include a spot to elevate your lunch routine, pizza with perfect pepperoni cups, espresso soda and delicious dim sum Weird stuff happens in restaurants, and Eli’s got a particularly saucy story from his time in NYC. Plus: proper etiquette for when you run into celebs while dining out Food News: a doggie bar, a Bladerunner inspired ramen joint, and the country’s largest single-sponsor food drive is happening this week, Camp Out For Hunger! And of course we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are: For the most tasty, healthy, and satisfying salads and noodle dishes in Philly, click here to order Honeygrow If your restaurant or company wants to be in the headlines for all the right reasons, click here to discover how Peter Breslow Consulting and PR can take your business to the next level Connect with us on Instagram and, of course, share your eating adventures with us as well as tag us in your posts so we can talk about them on air!  

We’re taking it slow with special guest Danny Childs on this episode of Delicious City. Danny is the founder of Slow Drinks, specializing in foraging ingredients for world-class cocktails. You’ll wonder what you can pluck from your own backyard to use in the kitchen after hearing this episode.  Here's what else was discussed: Eli opens the show up by telling us about the time he cooked for Robin Williams in NYC amongst many other High profile peeps Danny explains how his new book will help you discover the deliciousness growing all around us, and how to forage and ferment so that herbs and produce don’t go to waste We hear Danny’s origin story, moving up the ranks from a server at Chickie’s and Pete’s to an in-demand botanical bartender. He also talks about his travels to South America and working with indigenous populations on their farms The gang discusses their favorite brands of mayo and dream soda flavors Best Bites include a few of mind-blowing vegan and veggie dishes and a next-level omakase experience  Dave denounces counterfeit ketchups in this edition of Wit Wez Creative potato chip flavors. What would be your dream potato chip flavor? A chef conference coming up in the springtime A new cheesesteak spot in the burbs Plus a few other notable openings restaurant And of course we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are: For the most tasty, healthy, and satisfying salads and noodle dishes in Philly, click here to order Honeygrow If your restaurant or company wants to be in the headlines for all the right reasons, click here to discover how Peter Breslow Consulting and PR can take your business to the next level Connect with us on Instagram and, of course, share your eating adventures with us as well as tag us in your posts so we can talk about them on air!

Red October has washed over Philadelphia again, and Marisa’s got a game to get to, so we jump right into all things food and drink, including ballpark eats and birthday cake! In this episode: It’s Delicious City’s 2nd birthday! Thank you for spending two delectable years with us. We talk favorite cake flavors, annoying cake trends, and birthday cake trivia Dave’s Best Bites include two sandwiches and a dessert, one of which delivers “an upper cut of flavor to your face” Eli’s Best Bites are a sourdough cheese boat found in Reading Terminal Market and an outstanding chicken dish at the newly-reopened High Street  Marisa’s Best Bites are from two different baseball stadiums - one, of course, being our home turf of Citizens Bank Park. She also describes her mind-blowing dinner at My Loup Food News:  If you are coming to either of the maiden Voi•áge Dinners at Kalaya this week, make sure you say hi to the Delicious City crew. This dinner series is a collab with top-tier chefs, and Eli was featured in Philly Mag to discuss the epic new venture The craft beer industry is taking a hit. What can be done locally? Lots happening for Halloween! There’s a Stranger Things beer garden, a few murder mystery parties across the city, and a witchy bar crawl in East Passyunk Mike Solomonov and Steve Cook donated a day’s worth of restaurant sales to a volunteer-run emergency medical service in Israel. They raised over $100K to provide aid to those caught in the conflict overseas The Philadelphia Eagles are now offering their own vodka and whiskey under the name Bird Gang Spirits. Bottoms up! A Mexican spot in Northern Liberties is offering all-you-can-eat tacos to raise money for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Eli and Dave guess how many tacos each of them can put down in one sitting …and more! And of course we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are: For the most tasty, healthy, and satisfying salads and noodle dishes in Philly, click here to order Honeygrow If your restaurant or company wants to be in the headlines for all the right reasons, click here to discover how Peter Breslow Consulting and PR can take your business to the next level Connect with us on Instagram and, of course, share your eating adventures with us as well as tag us in your posts so we can talk about them on air!

Curd nerds, you’re in for a lot of cheese chat on this episode of Delicious City. Yoav Perry tells the gang about Perrystead Creamery and the uniquely flavored cheeses he’s creating in Kensington.  They also talk about:  The arrival of Red October (go Phils!) and Dave and Marisa’s plan to pull a Brandon Marsh on the bull at Xitnity Live Dave’s trip to Orcas Island and Port Townshend Perrystead Creamery, summed up by Dave as “the Willy Wonka Factory, but with cheese instead of chocolate” Yoav’s backstory and how he ended up with a creamery in the middle of Kensington, plus his partnerships with Pennsylvania farms, regenerative agriculture, and the impressive cheese community in our region The REAL Philadelphia Schmear and why Yoav can’t escape the Beastie Boys The secret to making your own yogurt - yogurt machines are a scam, along with skim milk! Yoav’s plans for a cheese vending machine, complete with accoutrement, crackers and cheese knives. It’s Marisa’s dream come true Best Bites that include a seaweed cheese, rabbit pot pie, and a retro drive-in Wit Wez: rowdy kids in restaurants, and Marisa’s solution to the problem Food News: Chef Radio’s next collab dinner with Visit Philly, and lots of national props for area chefs And of course we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are: For the most tasty, healthy, and satisfying salads and noodle dishes in Philly, click here to order Honeygrow If your restaurant or company wants to be in the headlines for all the right reasons, click here to discover how Peter Breslow Consulting and PR can take your business to the next level Interested in seeing which bars or restaurants are part of Center City SIPS? Connect with us on Instagram and, of course, share your eating adventures with us as well as tag us in your posts so we can talk about them on air! Really semi nude full year at

Eli’s back in studio with Marisa and Dave to talk food news, best bites and debut a brand new feature on Delicious City that makes us wonder why you would ever disassemble a beignet. Plus, Chef Reuben Asaram, aka Reuby, brings a pop of pink to the show (move over, Barbie!). They also discuss: Lots of Best Bite contenders from Eli’s travels, Marisa’s birthday and Dave’s experience with StudioKitchen Shola and other mononyms (think Bono, Prince) Our favorite bagel spots Eli presents the gang with tasty treats from Portuguese superstar Gilda Reuby, the Willy Wonka of tacos, explains his concept of bridging Asian and Mexican food, with influence from his Indian roots The secret ingredient in Reuby’s hot pink crema Reuby also talks about a brutal injury and how he works around it to build his menus Fashion chat: collectible shoes, signature colors, and what Reuby was wearing at the moment he and Dave first met Dressing made from… Cool Ranch Doritos? Yep, and it’s delicious The premiere of WIT WEZ: Dave asks the crew about an agitating restaurant trend Food News: a gorgeous spot by Rival Bros, a self-serve taproom, different types of sriracha and more And of course we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are: For the most tasty, healthy, and satisfying salads and noodle dishes in Philly, click here to order Honeygrow If your restaurant or company wants to be in the headlines for all the right reasons, click here to discover how Peter Breslow Consulting and PR can take your business to the next level Connect with us on Instagram and, of course, share your eating adventures with us as well as tag us in your posts so we can talk about them on air!

When "dad" is away, the kids will play! With Eli on a little summer vacation, Marisa and Dave take the reins of this episode of Delicious City. They welcome Chef Chad Rosenthal, who's launching an incubator project via The Lucky Well that's four mouthwatering concepts under one roof. It's a unique project that gives food entrepreneurs a chance to show Philly what they're made of. The gang also covers: How Chad's Lucky Well Incubator sounds like a crazy reality show The FOMO you feel when you miss a food pop-up - and how the Lucky Well gives those pop-ups a space to really hone their craft The Incu-Burger: smoked to perfection. Order it pink or no-pink, that's it Chad names the brave astronauts who are taking part in the incubator, and what their culinary specialties are Dave's sultry menu-reading voice Looking like the narc at a rock show The logistical challenges of eating BBQ: do you lick or not lick? (yes, it's what it sounds like) Dave's Best Bite of the week may also be the best bite of his life Try this tongue twister: "crispy Jersey swordfish schnitzel" We learn what a** juice is (no, it's NOT what it sounds like) Food news: Pod, Pumpkin, Poi Dog and more Philly chefs and pop-ups who are helping those in need in Maui In our next episode, Eli will recap his trip, Dave test drives the Lucky Well and Marisa tells us about the Manna Main Course event that she's hosting in September. And of course we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are: For the most tasty, healthy, and satisfying salads and noodle dishes in Philly, click here to order Honeygrow If your restaurant or company wants to be in the headlines for all the right reasons, click here to discover how Peter Breslow Consulting and PR can take your business to the next level Interested in seeing which bars or restaurants are part of Center City SIPS? Connect with us on Instagram and, of course, share your eating adventures with us as well as tag us in your posts so we can talk about them on air!

It’s not every day that we announce a new cohost on Delicious City, but today’s the day! We officially have a third wheel on DC and we are ecstatic to have Dave Wez, aka @feedingtimetv, officially join this podcast. It’s a very international podcast this week that’s packed to the gills with deliciously entertaining chit-chat.  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 where to eat next Would you eat the Sardinian cheese that maggots help ferment? Which Philly chef smuggled ortolans from France in a false bottom coffee can? Does a Chicago style Italian Beef sandwich (like in The Bear) exist in Philly?  Eli’s hack for getting an Italian Beef in Philly Marisa’s best bites come from the beaches of Dewey and Her Place Someone gets jelly of Amanda Shulman’s wittiness. So clever! Eli‘s incredible week of eating, where he was batting a 1000 on great meals from Puerto Rico to Cambodia to Ethiopia  Delicious City Supper Club III recap and why it blew people’s minds Chef Diana Widjojo drops in to talk about her August pop-up, Rice & Sambal, at Dankbaar Her famous Covid pivot, aka the viral sensation “The Not Pizza” box, makes its return to Philly! Sneaking out of the house in Bali to eat pig, even though she grew up in a Muslim household.  Food news! Get a piece of the famous floor from one of Philly’s most iconic bakeries The return of an infamous South Philly Chef at Rivers Casino. Yo Cuz! And lots more… And of course we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are: For the most tasty, healthy, and satisfying salads and noodle dishes in Philly, click here to order Honeygrow If your restaurant or company wants to be in the headlines for all the right reasons, click here to discover how Peter Breslow Consulting and PR can take your business to the next level Interested in seeing which bars or restaurants are part of Center City SIPS? Connect with us on Instagram and, of course, share your eating adventures with us as well as tag us in your posts so we can talk about them on air

Warning!! 🚧 Eat before you listen! This podcast full of deliciousness as we have the one and only, Rachel Klein, join us in studio to talk about her journey with her celebrated South Philly restaurant, where she’s quietly cooked for throngs of supporters since 2015. Between her and the incredible amount of food news that you need to hear, this Delicious City has it all. Choosing what to serve and Abbott Elementary star at WMMR The beauty of spices covering the entire bagel  Introducing Rachel Klein of Ms. Rachel’s Pantry Beating Bobby Flay and his portabella mushroom Why shared kitchens when you're an upstart chef are a bit weird  What an experience at her restaurant is like Why food tastes better when it’s served by someone nice Her vegan crab cakes and why Eli was blown away by it What’s next for her and Ms. Rachel’s Pantry Rachel’s three best bites and why one of them involves a banh mi at Ba Le Marisa goes to Taco Lab for the first time Eli pulls a Marisa at Beddia for his best bite When you want to eat the entire crust, you know it’s a quality pizza Marisa breaks down her road trip to Canada through her best bites The legend of the Miracle On Ice continues in Lake Placid There are few greater food experiences than finding a great roadside shack Marisa takes her modest eating husband to River Twice - Tomato Season! Lots of food news…lots! Big news coming out of Zahav. Better get there early A new Franklin Fountain flavor is hitting HipCityVeg The Melrose Diner may rise out of the ashes And lots more!!!! And of course we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are: For the most tasty, healthy, and satisfying salads and noodle dishes in Philly, click here to order Honeygrow If your restaurant or company wants to be in the headlines for all the right reasons, click here to discover how Peter Breslow Consulting and PR can take your business to the next level Interested in seeing which bars or restaurants are part of Center City SIPS? Connect with us on Instagram and, of course, share your eating adventures with us as well as tag us in your posts so we can talk about them on air!

Even in the middle of her vacation, Marisa makes the time to grace us with her presence, thanks to a left behind passport and postponing her Canadian dream vacation. But hey, she's glad she did because she's been asking Eli to bring Ellen on the podcast since pretty much the inception of Delicious City, so this was a fun one for her, and she checked off one of her bucket list guests. So join in on the fun as James Beard Restaurateur of the Year, Ellen Yin, reflects back on her incredible journey as she takes a fun trip down memory lane, talking about some of the trailblazing restaurants that came before her and Fork. Here's what else was discussed: 2:35 The team recaps their Fourth of July shenanigans 9:00 Wheelchair crowd surfing makes it on as a topic 12:52 Our third Supper Club is almost here!! 17:38 Duke's mayo surprise and a new hoodie just in time for the sweltering heat 20:10 The incomparable Ellen Yin joins us 32:51 How Ellen convinced Eli to come to Philly 41:46 Ellen’s background and how she found herself in restaurants 50:00 Ellen's chance encounter experience at the Beard Awards 57:05 How Sisterly Love Collective was born out of the pandemic to connect women in the industry 1:01:41 The moment Ellen won at the Beard Awards and Eli's epic cinematography fail  1:06:22 Best Bites that include an off menu smoked beef curry for one of Philadelphia's most beloved chefs 1:12:20 Food News And of course we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are: For the most tasty, healthy, and satisfying salads and noodle dishes in Philly, click here to order Honeygrow If your restaurant or company wants to be in the headlines for all the right reasons, click here to discover how Peter Breslow Consulting and PR can take your business to the next level Interested in seeing which bars or restaurants are part of Center City SIPS? Connect with us on Instagram and, of course, share your eating adventures with us as well as tag us in your posts so we can talk about them on air!