This week we'll finally find out which restaurants in Philadelphia get a Michelin Star. Eli and Dave make their predictions on which spots and chefs will receive the honor. Then they welcome George Murkowicz of 1906 in Longwood Gardens, who brings some amazing osetra caviar from Caviar XS and make-your-own Wagyu hand rolls to spoil the cohosts. Chef George talks about acclimating to Philadelphia, the fresh ingredients he uses in his dishes at the Garden, and everyone shouts out their Best Bite of the week.

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• 00:00 Michelin predictions
• 16:14 Chef George Murkowicz
• 32:52 Best Bites: Eli discovers some delicious new Thai food that just hit Philly this past year and a full discussion around soup season ensues
• 48:13 The Dish: Events, Pop-Ups and Collabs in November

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Darnel's Cakes is a Philadelphia bake shop powered by a mission: to raise awareness about the HIV/AIDS epidemic and support local organizations who are working to fight the virus, disease, and stigmas attached. Chef Kyle Cuffie-Scott tells Delicious City how the cafe was born from tragedy after the loss of his cousin Darnel gave him a new purpose. Then, the gang dives into the sweet stuff, literally, and learns that the shop is more than cakes - they've got breakfast and lunch covered too.

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• 00:00 Feeding Time TV origins
• 07:54 Kyle Cuffie-Scott from Darnel's Cakes
• 28:33 Dave's beef with oatmeal raisin cookies
• 33:19 Whatcha Been Eatin': a South Philly Serenade, tacos, and best leftovers
• 49:29 The Sauce: Chef and Restaurant news in Philly

And of course, we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are:

• In the mood for fresh, fast and healthy? Then you need to be dialing up the Honeygrow App and ordering your favorite salad or noodles. And if you're a Sriracha lover, Honeygrow has just launched their seasonal Sriracha Tahini Stirfry. Use discount code DCPodcast to get $3 off any order of $20 or more when you order from the Honeygrow app.
• 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
• Social media and digital content are two of the most important things you can create for your brand. Check out Breakdown Media, a one stop shop for all of your marketing needs.

Nothing beats freshly baked bread: it's comfort, warmth, and a vessel for everything from chocolate to cheeses. Chef Christina McKeough is with Delicious City to talk about Philly's newest bakery, the Bread Room. By day they offer their signature breads and pastries, and by night they teach the techniques that have made their bakery one of the most anticipated openings of the season. Plus: Best Bites, The Dish, and tickets for The Tasties go on sale this week!

• 00:00 Dave's ticket rant
• 06:33 Christina McKeough from The Bread Room
• 31:02 Best Bites: BBQ, custard pie and mackerel
• 43:56 Tasties Tix On Sale!
• 46:36 The Dish - Events 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:

• In the mood for fresh, fast and healthy? Then you need to be dialing up the Honeygrow App and ordering your favorite salad or noodles. And if you're a Sriracha lover, Honeygrow has just launched their seasonal Sriracha Tahini Stirfry. Use discount code DCPodcast to get $3 off any order of $20 or more when you order from the Honeygrow app.
• 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
• Social media and digital content are two of the most important things you can create for your brand. Check out Breakdown Media, a one stop shop for all of your marketing needs.

Eli, Marisa and Dave hit up a ton of new spots in and around Philly over the past few weeks, and in this episode, they'll tell you which ones should be at the top of your list. Then they welcome the newest Delicious City partner, Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley. He's a newcomer to Broad Street, but a seasoned connoisseur of soul food, and he brings a taste of his menu to the studios (along with a few strong drinks!).

And drumroll, please… The Tasties are BACK! Early bird tickets for Philly's biggest night in food go on sale November 4th at 9am at DeliciousCityPodcast.com. The awards ceremony and party will return to Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia on Sunday, February 1st, 2026. If you thought last year was epic, wait til you see what we've got in store this year - you don't want to miss it.

• 00:00 Ever been drunk on air?
• 04:21 Whatcha Been Eatin': Sake, soups, and Virginia eats
• 22:41 Kitchen + Cocktails by Kevin Kelley
• 39:46 The Tasties: Ticket Info
• 44:04 The Sauce: Food news and restaurant moves

Thank you to our partners Peter Breslow PR and Kitchen + Kocktails for fueling 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:

• In the mood for fresh, fast and healthy? Then you need to be dialing up the Honeygrow App and ordering your favorite salad or noodles. And if you're a Sriracha lover, Honeygrow has just launched their seasonal Sriracha Tahini Stirfry. Use discount code DCPodcast to get $3 off any order of $20 or more when you order from the Honeygrow app.
• 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.
• Social media and digital content are two of the most important things you can create for your brand. Check out Breakdown Media, a one stop shop for all of your marketing needs.

Ever had sumac in a cookie? Manna Bakery is popping up all over Philadelphia with Chef Saif Manna's beautiful and tasty treats. He joins Eli, Marisa and Dave in studio to reveal some of the more creative ingredients that go into his baked goods. He tells the story of his culinary journey tracing back to cooking with his grandma as a child, to launching Philly's first Levantine inspired baking pop-up and creating unique bites for special collabs with the city's most sought-after chefs.

Make sure you're following on Instagram for a special announcement this week about The Tasties: @deliciouscitypodcast

• 00:00 Leftovers and 'soup genres'
• 07:39 Saif Manna of Manna Bakery
• 38:51 Best Bites: Saquon Barkley's steakhouse order, and a vegan burger
• 50:00 The Dish: Spooky spots and Michelin anticipation

And of course, we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are:

• In the mood for fresh, fast and healthy? Then you need to be dialing up the Honeygrow App and ordering your favorite salad or noodles. And if you're a Sriracha lover, Honeygrow has just launched their seasonal Sriracha Tahini Stirfry. Use discount code TASTY to get $3 off any order of $15 or more did you order from the Honeygrow app.
• 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
• Social media and digital content are two of the most important things you can create for your brand. Check out Breakdown Media, a one stop shop for all of your marketing needs.

Ciao! Dave's back from an epic adventure across Europe, and he came back with mouthwatering stories from wine tours and mortadella in Italy to top-tier tapas in the Canary Islands. Meanwhile, Philly's been serving up its own buzz with award-winning chefs and restaurants making national headlines. The gang recaps all of it, plus plenty of pop-ups and hidden gem openings in all corners of the city.

• 01:28 Hit 'em with the "Konichiwa"
• 04:00 Dave's Trip to Italy and Spain
• 21:07 Philly Chefs Get National Recognition
• 23:18 Whatcha Been Eatin': Melon, full moons and Pac-Man
• 47:58 The Dish: Events and Pop-Ups in Philly
• 50:09 The Sauce: Food and Restaurant News

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• In the mood for fresh, fast and healthy? Then you need to be dialing up the Honeygrow App and ordering your favorite salad or noodles. And if you're a Sriracha lover, Honeygrow has just launched their seasonal Sriracha Tahini stirfry.
• 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
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Four freakin' years of Delicious City Philly! Eli's got a bunch of birthday surprises for Marisa and Dave, each one of them more mouthwatering than the last. Along the way we learn about juice box sake and the "rules" of omakase, east coast vs. west coast beer, and seasonal cake flavors that'll blow your mind. Indulge with us and see the celebration on Instagram: @deliciouscitypodcast. And thank YOU, Philly, for sharing this podcast with us all these years!

• 00:00 Catching up after a quick podcast break
• 05:29 Kevin Yanaga, The Sushi Whisperer from Yanaga Kappo Izakaya
• 15:00 Dave's omakase rant
• 33:55 A toast with Jake Atkinson, who brought us Human Robot beer
• 37:42 The Ballast Point Sale
• 49:54 Esy Arthur with a custom birthday cake from The Cake Vault
• 01:03:00 Crunchy ice cream cake hack

And of course, we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are:

• In the mood for fresh, fast and healthy? Then you need to be dialing up the Honeygrow App and ordering your favorite salad or noodles. And if you're a crab lover, Honeygrow has just launched their seasonal Chesapeake Crab Stirfry and it's here just in time for summer. Use discount code TASTY to get $3 off any order of $15 or more did you order from the Honeygrow app. Valid through 9/8
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The Philadelphia Eagles are 3-0. Red October is almost here. So where do you go to watch the games? Eli, Marisa and Dave name their favorite places to watch Philly sports (and get some good bites in the process), with a few that you might not expect as go-to spots. Plus, a ton of new restaurants to check out (aside from Borromini).

• 00:00 New cocktail trend: SnackTails
• 06:01 Bars and Restaurants to Watch Philly Sports
• 22:27 Whatcha Been Eatin': Kimchi spaghetti, anyone?
• 39:39 The Sauce: Philly's first women's sports bar and a cheesesteak rivalry

And of course, we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are:

• In the mood for fresh, fast and healthy? Then you need to be dialing up the Honeygrow App and ordering your favorite salad or noodles.
• 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
• Social media and digital content are two of the most important things you can create for your brand. Check out Breakdown Media, a one stop shop for all of your marketing needs.

If you haven't been to Sor Ynez yet, your Taco Tuesday is about to get a major upgrade. In studio with Delicious City today is Alex Tellez, their executive chef, and he tells the crew about his journey from Mexico City to New Hope to Philadelphia, where he's adding vibrant flavor to the Fishtown/Kensington culinary community. They also talk about ways to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in our city, making your own hot sauce, and how to assemble a Mexican brunch dish.

• 00:00 New Herr's chip flavor
• 04:31 Chef Alex Tellez of Sor Ynez
• 09:49 Creating hot sauce and spices
• 18:47 Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
• 29:01 Best Bites: From Caesar toast to sweet breads
• 46:00 The Dish, with a collab announcement with Midnight Pasta!

And of course, we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are:

• 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
• Social media and digital content are two of the most important things you can create for your brand. Check out Breakdown Media, a one stop shop for all of your marketing needs.

Eli, Marisa and Dave were so pumped after the first ever Hoagie Throwdown that they couldn't wait for the next studio recording and jumped on a call to recap the madness. From hot pink hoagies to bread beatdowns (literally) it was a wild day.

While this episode's sound quality might not be, that's because we weren't able to get into the studio fast enough and we wanted to get this recorded and published ASAP. If you were there, I'm sure you'll love reminiscing with us, and if you weren't, well, there's always next year!

The gang reveals the winners of the People's Choice Hoagie, the Iron Chef Sandwich Competition, and the main event match, which had an insane twist ending!

Follow @deliciouscitypodcast for lots of clips being posted this week, and thank you to every hoagie maker, Philly foodie and wrestling fan who came to Other Half Brewing last Sunday. We'll do it again next year for sure. And speaking of events, keep an eye out for the 2026 Tasties, coming soon…

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• Social media and digital content are two of the most important things you can create for your brand. Check out Breakdown Media, a one stop shop for all of your marketing needs.