Chicken meat sticks, Philly restaurant news, and some strong opinions about....well, you're just going to have to listen and find out.

Speaking of meat sticks, Marcos Espinoza aka Fidel Gastro stops by with Side Project Jerky's newest flavors, and things get interesting fast. Dave catches us up on everything he's been up to for the past few weeks, from here to Chicago to Costa Rica. Plus, a packed edition of The Sauce with major restaurant openings, hot takes (sorry, England), and a heads-up about those Iron Hill gift cards.

• 00:00 Marcos Espinoza aka Fidel Gastro with Side Project Jerky
• 14:00 Wit Wez: clean up after yourself!
• 20:30 Southeast Asian Market was packed: tips and tricks
• 27:18 Whatcha Been Eatin': a packed menu
• 45:03 The Sauce: Chef and Restaurant News

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The gang's all here! Eli, Marisa and Dave are back together with Best Bites, food events and dinner pop-ups, and a guest whose restaurant is a longtime favorite of this podcast (and a nominee at The Tasties!). Sam Mink dives into the rich history of Oyster House, from the original location to the current faves on the menu that have kept Philadelphians coming back for over 50 years. Hear about different types of oysters and why they're so succulent, how Sam found out that the restaurant was honored by the James Beard Awards, and what's next for the Sansom Street staple.

• 00:00 Food delivery robots: yay or nay?
• 06:08 Sam Mink of Oyster House
• 09:48 History, switching locations and family-run ethos
• 24:53 Best Bites: a massive bluefin tuna, modern Mexican and beef tartare sliders
• 46:21 The Dish: Events and Pop-Ups in Philly

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Grab a snack and hit play: we've got a lot of eats for you. Delicious City welcomes Rachel Klein, who's bringing the plant-based flavor bombs she serves at Miss Rachel's Pantry into your home with a new subscription service. Eli and Marisa open up their food diaries for Whatcha Been Eatin', and you'll hear about a heartwarming experience at Philabundance Community Kitchen.

• 00:00 Marisa's moving experience at PCK with other Philly influencers
• 09:46 Eli's food diary and Philly stickers
• 12:14 Whatcha Been Eatin': everything we loved and then some
• 28:17 Rachel Klein of Miss Rachel's Pantry brings us vegan cheese
• 50:35 Food news, with lots of local restaurant openings

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You know Delicious City loves a *high class* sandwich, and today's guest has plenty to go around. Philly-based self-proclaimed pothead, comedian and activist N.A. Poe just announced that The Monto, a collaboration with the owners of Fergie's Pub, is coming to Old City this month. He gives us all the details on that, and the latest on Poe's Sandwich Joint, Poe's Side Piece in Human Robot, and the kitchen at Poison Heart. Plus: James Beard nominees for 2026, spring events and dinners in Philly, and we figure out exactly what a "spice bag" is.

(00:00) James Beard nominees: Philly represent

(12:58) N.A. Poe of Poe's Sandwich Joint and more

(13:45) The Monto: Irish and Italian collide in Old City

(16:27) Activism around legalizing cannabis

(31:05) What are spice bags?

(38:40) Best Bites: the best thing we ate this week

(51:51) The Dish: Events and Pop-ups in April

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We're cleared for takeoff! In this special episode of Delicious City, Eli and Marisa are live from the Philadelphia International Airport to celebrate PHL Cheesesteak Week. They cover the record-breaking cheesesteak moment that made history at the airport, talk to sandwich expert Mike Madaio about his new book dedicated to the city's greatest sandwiches, and welcome Kosuke and Tomomi Chujo to find out how they're spreading Philly love across the globe at Nihombashi Philly Tokyo.

(08:01) Mike Madaio, author of 'A History of Philadelphia Sandwiches'

(14:34) World's longest line of cheesesteaks

(18:45) Never-fail airport snacks

(23:15) Philly-based restaurants at the PHL airport

(35:57) Kosuke and Tomomi Chujo of Nihombashi Philly Tokyo

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Philly is lucky to have so many gluten-free options, all of them delicious. Kerri Sitrin of Sitrin Consulting and Radio Sara of WMMR and Breakdown Media joined Chef Eli in his kitchen to sound off on their favorite snacks and spots.

This episode isn't just for the gluten-free gang - we also shout out spots for vegetarians and vegans, plus a few allergy-aware restaurants around Philadelphia where you can order more than a glass of water.

Know someone in your life who is gluten free, vegetarian, or sensitive to certain ingredients? Share this podcast with them so they know exactly where to eat, stress free.

• (00:00) Sara's Metallica cheesesteak shirt

• (05:38) Kerri Sitrin and Gluten Free Eats

• (37:18) Vegetarian and Vegan Locations

• (43:43) Best Bites: Our favorite meals of the week

• (54:20) The Dish: Events and Pop-Ups

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Welcome to March in Philadelphia: one day it's 80 degrees outside, and the next it's snowing. Late-winter flavors are in season, but when you get that brief taste of warm weather, you're craving summer produce. If your palette is confused, you've come to the right place. With help from Josh Moore, aka @JoshEatsPhilly, Eli and Marisa create your Philly dining checklist, from multi-course dinners to easy take out.

Plus: Chef Tim Dearing of Úle tells the story behind a special dinner happening this week, benefitting the Everywhere Project, which supports harm reduction and overdose prevention in Philly.

• (02:17) Knowing your server's name
• (05:13) Chef Tim Dearing discusses the charity dinner in honor of Rye Crofter
• (24:15) Whatcha Been Eatin' with JoshEatsPhilly: bookmark these restaurants now!
• (42:00) Why Philly "false spring" is hard for chefs
• (47:48) Chef and Restaurant Happenings

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You've heard about Gilda's outstanding breakfast sandwiches and creamy natas on Delicious City. Now, three years in, Brian Mattera is in the studio to reflect on how far this beloved Fishtown cafe has come. With guest co-host Josh Moore, aka @JoshEatsPhilly, they talk about the playful community spirit behind the food and the brand, connecting with the neighborhood through chef collabs and quirky merch, and what's ahead for Gilda. And there's lots of beverage talk if you're thirsty: margaritas, Diet Coke, canned water, iced coffee, and more…

• (00:00) Diet Coke in cereal and drinking from the hose
• (09:29) JoshEatsPhilly, award winning influencer, shares his journey
• (21:12) Brian Mattera on Gilda's 3rd anniversary
• (34:40) Cheap margarita horror stories
• (37:15) Best Bites: Breakfast sandwiches and pesto pasta
• (51:17) The Dish: Events and Pop-Ups in Philadelphia

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In honor of the looming 250th birthday of America and 800th episode of "The Simpsons", The Simpson family took a trip to none other than the city of brotherly love, and we are here to untangle it. We cover the details you might have missed, what we would have loved to see in it, and most importantly… the food.

After reliving the latest "The Simpsons" episode, we run through the food that's been making us drop everything, including IKEA? In this episode you'll know where to have your next bite and have some fun.

• (00:00) Party Favor Brainstorming

• (07:55) Simpsons Philadelphia Episode Critiques and Praises

• (10:40) Philadelphia Food Seen Through Homer

• (25:02) Whatcha Been Eatin': IKEA, Oysters & Hotpot

• (43:48) Eli's Wild IKEA Story

• (49:04) Food News and Updates

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Jill Weber has traveled the globe as an archeologist, and she brings touches of the cultures from her adventures (and her deep wine knowledge) back home to Philly so we can all experience it, too. As the founder of Sojourn Philly, Jill curates unforgettable dining spots, wine tastings, and creative collaborations, all inspired by her journeys.

She's also a member of the Sisterly Love Collective, which is celebrating its 5th anniversary with a "pink tie" event on March 8th. In Delicious City's 150th episode (!!) Jill joins us to talk dinosaur bones, wines with Band-Aid undertones (that are actually good!), and so much more. And as if we didn't have enough to celebrate, we've also got a birthday surprise for Dave!

• (00:58) We made it to 150!
• (06:09) Chef Reuby's rangoon surprise
• (14:22) Jill Weber talks animal bones and wine
• (31:41) Hot take: deviled eggs and rosé all day
• (32:56) Sisterly Love Collective: empowering restauranteurs in Philly
• (41:40) Best Bites: from birria to burgers
• (53:43) The Dish: Collabs you don't want to miss

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