Delicious City Philly

Announcing The Tasties, Philadelphia's first-of-its-kind award show dedicated to celebrating an incredible year for the city's vibrant restaurant scene! Join us as we honor the best-in-class chefs and hospitality professionals who make Philadelphia's food culture so remarkable. In addition to industry awards, we'll be featuring the People's Choice category, where you can participate in the voting and help your favorite spots win the coveted bronze piggy award!

Early Bird Tickets are on sale now for $150, offering you access to the full awards ceremony and the post-event celebration, where you'll have the chance to mingle with the stars of the city's culinary world. Don't miss this unforgettable night of recognition and camaraderie—early bird pricing is available for the first 50 tickets sold. Grab yours now and be part of the celebration!

Here's what else you're going to hear in this episode

• How to get the tickets
• When and where the event will be taking place
• Why we are all dressed up fancy for a podcast
• The award categories
• How many honks of the horn Dave allows himself each week to control his road rage

Can't wait to see you all there!

Which Philly chef would make the best Beetlejuice? How about the Joker? We pair our foodie friends with fitting Halloween costumes. Plus: Dave's got serious beef with IHOP, and we've got a ton of picks for dining around town. Don't listen to this episode hungry!

(00:00) Eli enlightens Sara, who's in for Marisa, and Dave on the origin of the phrase "86"

(02:21) Eli names his top sandwich in America

(05:17) Whatcha Been Eatin': Eli's education in Thai cuisine, Dave has a whole duck at a new Chinatown restaurant, and the sandwich that saved Sara. Plus, the guys learn that you can do the Hot Ones challenge at home, and we start plotting a spicy future episode

(25:55) Wit Wez: Dave tells the story of an IHOP experience that leaves Eli and Sara in hysterics

(33:18) Culinary Costumes: the gang assigns classic and pop culture Halloween costumes to their chef friends in Philly. We pick the best Barbie and Ken, Deadpool and Wolverine, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, and more

(41:46) Restaurant News: A couple hot cookie spots, a South Philly pizza spot now offers delivery, and a new concept from BOTLD

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
• 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.

World's Best Hot Dog. Oreo Pancakes. Gnocchi Mac and Cheese. Dane DeMarco has taken the best foods from their childhood and updated them for our "grown up" palate using top notch ingredients at Gass and Main. The small but mighty restaurant has been open for about two years now in New Jersey, an easy PATCO ride for city dwellers. We dive into the inspiration for the mid-century modern spot, plus a few brunchy and bizarre Best Bites…

(00:00) Soup season is on its way!

(05:15) Dane describes the 'world's best hot dog' that's served at Gass and Main and what makes it special

(09:15) Eli asks Dane how they approach food, and Dane explains that when they're in a rut, they pick up an antique cookbook for inspiration. Plus: grown-up spaghetti-Os, and you can never have too many punch bowls

(28:50) In It to Win It: This week we're giving away a gift card to Kiddo, which you can hear all about in episode 84 in our chat with Wyatt Piazza. Listen for the secret word that you'll need to win, and follow us on Instagram to enter: @deliciouscitypodcast

(31:59) Best Bites: Dane's favorite brunch, the spot that took Eli by surprise, and Dave eats… spinal jelly? Yup, and it's delicious

(47:49) Events and Pop-Ups: there's a ton of fall events happening, plus Eli finds out what "STFU" actually stands for…

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
• 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.

Sustainability is not always easy to commit to when you're running a restaurant, but Wyatt Piazza and his team at Kiddo are making it a priority. He tells Eli and Marisa about the restaurant's efforts to create an adaptable, seasonal menu that sources local ingredients, from regional produce to guinea fowl from a nearby farm. The result is a menu is full of colorful dishes that inspire childlike wonder.

• (00:00) More and more late night happy hours are popping up, and Marisa's into it
• (05:06) Wyatt Piazza hit the one-year milestone with Kiddo, which has been a wild adventure, both challenging and rewarding. Located in Philly's Gayborhood at 12th and Pine, they're already racking up accolades for their vegetable-forward dishes (the menu is 85% veggies!)
• (09:05) Wyatt's wife, Elizabeth, plays a major role in the restaurant's operations, drawing on her background in sustainability. In addition to serving great food, Kiddo takes the time and care to manage waste and reduce gas use
• (17:09) The restaurant's name, Kiddo, was inspired by wholesome moment in a garden that Wyatt managed California
• (23:25) Whatcha Been Eatin': Marisa shouts out the catering team at Freedom Mortgage Pavilion in Camden, Wyatt's experience at Pietramala, Eli returns to Kalaya for new menu items and shouts out a New York slice shop
• (37:22) Marisa's mishap at MMRBQ - she almost didn't make it out of the festival!
• (43:33) Food News: chef moves, a crab fry lawsuit, night markets and disco omakase

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
• 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.

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 Podcast is now THREE YEARS running, and we can't thank you enough for sharing your Philly food adventures with us! Our typical agenda goes out the window for an episode and in its place we have a bunch of surprise guests, and even a big ol' birthday cake.

• (03:16) Dave had to dip at the last minute, but he's with us in spirit… and in life-size poster form
• (04:05) Randy Rucker is our first surprise guest of the day! The "caviar fairy" brings us treats and tells us what's new at River Twice and Little Water
• (22:24) Peter Breslow, a supporter of Delicious City since Day 1, stops in for his first ever appearance on the pod
• (27:21) Birthday Best Bites! Eli discovers a Tibetan dish, Marisa's all-corn dinner, and Peter describes a few desserts that are worth the detour
• (39:49) In It to Win It: This week we're giving away a gift card to Fork in Old City, who just extended their dinner service to include Mondays, and they've debuted their seasonal menu for fall
• (45:21) What would a birthday party be without a cake?! Noelle from New June Bakery stops in with the most gorgeous confectionary creation we've ever had made in our honor
• (59:46) Lots of events to kick off October: fall festivals, wine gardens, and chefs coming to Philadelphia from all over to immerse themselves in our incredible dining scene (and serve up their incredible dishes for YOU)

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
• 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.

What do you get when you put six foodies around a table? A LOT of restaurant recs! Not only do Jake Loeffler, Sam Kalkut, and Danny Griffiths have some tasty Italian waiting for you at Paffuto, they also shout out a bunch of Philly dishes for your "to try" list.

• (00:00) Buffett strategy: how to make the rounds, and what foods to avoid
• (03:37) The Paffuto trio are the Boyz II Men of the Philadelphia food scene
• (12:10) Sam, Danny and Jake tell us about the origins of Paffuto, and how Philly's pop-up culture makes them more creative with their culinary offerings. Plus: how the three of them collaborate with each other and balance the work of expanding their restaurant brand
• (30:17) Whatcha Been Eatin': Bookmark this episode for a ton of food recommendations from Eli, Marisa, Dave and the Paffuto boys. Mawn, Illata, and Kiddo are just a few of the spots that made the list this time
• (44:21) Restaurant News: Delicious City Podcast is all over town, from and ice cream celebration in Old City to a thoughtful feast in Ardmore. Plus: an exclusive rooftop collab with Midnight Pasta. Don't sleep on tickets!

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
• 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.

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!

Dave & Becca tied the knot and their wedding had us drooling from 3,000 miles away.

5,000 miles in the other direction, Marisa was on a 7-day-long-tailgate across Brazil. All while Eli was stuck in here in good ol' Philadelphia.

(00:20) Same man, new bling!

(05:23) Dave talks about his unique…possibly one-of-a-kind… wedding cake from Taste of Spain.

(07:58) Wedding week food highlights: the pre-dinner, the post-dinner…

(12:56) SO MUCH FISH and East Coast v West Coat Oysters

(14:17) How Marisa's bucket list trip to Brazil with Philly Sports Trips came to happen and food highlights from Rio.

(23:32) The hang gliding hike & exploring the Corinthians Stadium

(38:39) In It To Win It: This week, you could win a pair of tickets to A Feast For The Senses, an unforgettable evening of culinary and musical excellence on September 29th at Ardmore Music Hall.

(43:47) Best Bites: Dave's welcome home tradition, Marisa's questionable travel standout, and Eli tries a longtime South Street favorite,

(51:15) Pop ups and events calendar is filling up quickly, don't miss out.

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

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.

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!

Dave's getting married, Marisa is about to embark on a South American adventure, and Eli plans a tasty surprise for the crew. Plus: our favorite cookies in Philly, and our least favorite ice cream sandwiches. PSA: Do not listen to this episode while hungry and make sure there's a snack nearby!

• (02:28) Marisa and Sara (who's sitting in for Dave) define "Brat Summer" for Eli. Get with it man!
• (08:21) Whatcha Been Eatin'? Eli's bizarre oyster journey, Marisa's new sugary spot in Rittenhouse, and Sara's perfect pre-concert meal in Fishtown
• (15:19) Find out which type of bean Eli believes is "the devil"
• (22:25) The pros and cons of ice cream sandwiches
• (27:40) Marisa is about to travel to Brazil for the Eagles game! What should she eat while she's there? We talk about what dishes to keep an eye out for
• (39:53) Surprise Guest!! Amy Rivera Nassar shows up with Puerto Rican comfort food from her spot, Amy's Pastelillos (now a brick and mortar in Fishtown!)
• (52:49) Restaurant News: Black American Chinese food, chef moves at Middle Child, and tickets are moving fast for the next Voi•ãge dinner - and a whole lot more

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

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.

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!

Roxanne was born from the experimental mind of Chef Alexandra Holt. Instead of taming her brain and fitting her ideas into stiff boxes of expectation, she embraced her provocative culinary vision to create dishes that have stirred our city's food scene. The opening of her new space is imminent, and in this episode she tells Delicious City about why Philly is the first place she's truly felt at home.

• (00:00) Dave's not here today… because he's getting married today! Congrats Dave and Becca!
• (04:12) Alexandra's been putting in a ton of work at the new location for Roxanne, which is named after her badass mom
• (10:41) Alexandra tells Eli and Marisa about how she moved around a lot growing up, why she decided to be open with her struggles with mental health, and how her relationship with food has evolved over the years
• (27:27) Creating Roxanne saved Alexandra: she says "I don't think I'd be here at all" without it
• (35:11) In It to Win It: This week, you could win a seat at the next dinner in the Voi•ãge series, curated by Chef Eli and recently named in Philadelphia Magazine's Best of Philly list! Chef Donald Link from New Orleans is coming to Vernick Fish for a collab that you do not want to miss
• (30:58) What it takes to be a good leader in the kitchen and treating your team the way you want to be treated
• (38:28) Best Bites: Eli's west coast trip, Alexandra's Philly faves, and Marisa's run-in with Charles Barkley in the burbs
• (54:49) Lots of foodie events in September, including a couple that combine our love of food and music - mark your calendars and get your tickets!

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
• 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.

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!

Chef Eli is out this episode...again, BUT he set up a succulent surprise for Marisa and Dave. Get ready for some serious oyster ASMR… Plus shucking tips, best bar bites, and we warm up our pipes for karaoke!

• (03:18) Our producer Sara reveals that Eli's got a tasty surprise guest lined up: we're talking about Oyster House's own G-Shucks, aka Gary McCready, the man who's shucked over a million oysters, and of course he brought Jersey-grown treats for the crew. We cover east coast vs. west coast, various spots he's shucked at, and why he loves to share these oceanic gems with the world
• (10:20) In-studio oyster shucking begins. Gary teaches us the correct way to shuck, what to look for in an oyster, and creative accompaniments you can try. Check our Instagram this week to see him in action! @deliciouscitypodcast
• (19:45) Whatcha Been Eatin': Sara's B-BLT, Dave's $6 cheeseburger, Marisa's ice cream sandwich and Gary's visit to Barcelona on Passyunk
• (26:45) An impromptu karaoke session breaks out. Sing it with us...Chickity China, the Chinese chicken 🎵🐔
• (32:38) Long distance listeners, we want to hear from you! If you're from outside of the Philly area, especially if you are international, DM us at @deliciouscitypodcast and let us know where you are listening at
• (34:49) One more oyster break, and one more singalong

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
• 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.