Delicious City Philly

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 Marisa had to bail at the last minute, so producer Sara is joining in on the conversation 03:38 We discuss our favorite cheeses 06:05 Josh Eats Philly tells us his origins story, and he and Dave bond over the Pine Barrens and the Jersey Devil 12:03 When Josh got involved in the food scene in our city, and how “Instagram influencer culture” has evolved since then 17:40 Dave and Josh reveal the unspoken “rules” of foodie influencers, and discuss the importance of putting your mental health above algorithm attachment 31:40 Dave’s Best Bite involves an oyster farm tour of Sweet Amalia in New Jersey for Earth Day 36:38 Eli had a phenomenal eating week, and he describes an outstanding dinner with his son at River Twice, his love for creamy rice, and the sushi omakase experience that’s flying under the radar right now (his advice: go there now before the price skyrockets!) 45:00 Josh’s Best Bite was at Sofi Corner Cafe in the Gayborhood - they just started doing dinner service there 47:20 Cinco de Mayo is coming up! Eli, Dave and Josh try to pick from a TON of events that are happening around Philly on May 5th. Josh brought us tacos from Si Taqueria on Federal Street, and Dave names his favorite tacos South Jersey. Plus: we find out what a “drunken piñata” is 54:07 The gang runs down their plans for Mother’s Day, including where you might still be able to score a reservation for brunch, where the best breakfast buffet is at, and Josh’s pick for a sweet treat for Mom 59:34 In It to Win It: This week, Delicious City is giving you a chance to win a $100 gift card to Rosey’s Banh Mi in Ambler. Listen for the secret word from Dave, and DM us at @deliciouscitypodcast to enter! 01:06:04 Eli dishes out food news and upcoming events, and Sara handles 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: here to order HoneygrowDewey Beerclick here to discover how Peter BreslowPerformance Meal PrepBreakdown Media

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 And of course, we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are: here to order HoneygrowDewey Beerclick here to discover how Peter BreslowPerformance Meal PrepBreakdown Media, 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: And of course, we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are: here to order HoneygrowDewey Beerclick here to discover how Peter Breslow

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: 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 And of course, we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are: here to order HoneygrowDewey Beerclick here to discover how Peter Breslow

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: on Monday, March 11th at Paulie Gee’s. It’s free with RSVP. Come hang with us and enjoy some brews and slices! And of course we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are: here to order HoneygrowDewey Beerclick here to discover how Peter Breslow 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! on March 11th at Paulie Gee’s on February 27th And of course we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are: here to order HoneygrowDewey Beerclick here to discover how Peter Breslow 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! and contemporary spots to choose from. Kae Lani explains the new bonus categories this year, including markets and pop-ups. And of course we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are: here to order Honeygrowclick here to discover how Peter Breslow 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: Voi•ãge 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! And of course we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are: here to order Honeygrowclick here to discover how Peter Breslow 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: 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: here to order Honeygrowclick here to discover how Peter Breslow 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: 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. And of course we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are: here to order Honeygrowclick here to discover how Peter Breslow 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: And of course we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are: here to order Honeygrowclick here to discover how Peter Breslow 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: And of course we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are: here to order Honeygrowclick here to discover how Peter Breslow 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: And of course we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are: here to order Honeygrowclick here to discover how Peter Breslow 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: And of course we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are: here to order Honeygrowclick here to discover how Peter Breslow 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: And of course we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are: here to order Honeygrowclick here to discover how Peter Breslow 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: And of course we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are: here to order Honeygrowclick here to discover how Peter Breslow 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: 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: here to order Honeygrowclick here to discover how Peter Breslow 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: And of course we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are: here to order Honeygrowclick here to discover how Peter Breslow 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. And of course we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are: here to order Honeygrowclick here to discover how Peter Breslow 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!