Delicious City Philly

With the Delicious City Tailgate Party just a few days away, Daniel Grobman is here to tell us about the meats he's bringing to Lot G this Tuesday. He's spicing things up at this event, just for us, with the help of Chef "Reuby" Reuben Asaram. A one-time-only collab! Back at Mike's BBQ, he's serving the tried and true recipes that keep barbecue lovers coming back for more. Daniel also explains how he got involved with Mike's BBQ in the first place, his background in BBQ competitions, and what it's been like to take over a beloved Philly brand and carry it forward.

• 00:00 Michelin Guide in Philadelphia
• 04:45 Daniel Grobman from Mike's BBQ
• 20:10 Get your tailgate tickets! Sales close this Tuesday, so reserve yours in advance
• 22:52 Whatcha Been Eatin': Boozy ice cream, New Jersey pizza, and mouthwatering Mediterranean
• 46:34 The Sauce: new spots in Fairmount, Kensington, Cherry Hill and more

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The Michelin Guide is coming to Philadelphia, and we have *opinions*! Eli, Marisa and Dave predict how this will shift the landscape of our city's dining scene. Joining them this episode is Paul MacDonald. His cocktail creations can be found at The Lovers Bar at Friday Saturday Sunday, which is nominated for Outstanding Bar at this year's James Beard Awards.

• 00:00 First time you needed to step up your game
• 06:21 Get your fill of BBQ and booze at our tailgate party on 5/27! Advance tix only (no day-of sales) at DeliciousCityPodcast.com
• 07:30 Paul MacDonald of Friday Saturday Sunday and the Lover's Bar
• 26:48 Michelin Guide is now in Philly
• 41:23 Best Bites: Miso eggplant, a best beverage, and why Dave was secretly mad at his wife
• 49:32 Thanks Mackie - @mackies_meals on Instagram - for rounding up events and collabs for The Dish this week!

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When this podcast throws a party, we go all out. On May 27th, we're hosting a tailgate that's all Philly food and drinks, and we called in the tailgate pros to level up: 4th & Jawn. Gayle Saunders tells us all about his intense prep during football season (Go Birds!), what's in store for baseball season, things that every tailgate should have, and the wild stories that come from passionate Philly sports fans. (Not to mention what's in store for the Delicious City Tailgate Party on 5/27)

• 02:07 The battle of long lines in South Philly
• 09:00 Gayle Saunders from 4th and Jawn
• 27:52 Essential tailgate food and odd tailgate food
• 32:08 Delicious City Tailgate additions
• 41:15 We want your feedback! Take the Delicious City Survey for a chance to win a $100 gift card to Franklin Fountain
• 41:41 Whatcha Been Eatin': Tuna cutting, Chef Conference collabs and Filipino food
• 51:58 The Sauce: Restaurant and Chef News, with lots of openings in the Philadelphia area!

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Did you know that Wagyu tastes so good because the cattle are so relaxed? Some cows even listen to classical music! It's true, and everything you need to know about Wagyu beef, you'll hear on this episode of Delicious City. Nan Sato, founder of Wagyu Sommelier, brings her extensive knowledge of Japanese farming techniques, cuts, and preparation methods of authentic Wagyu meats to Philly and beyond.

Reminder to buy your Delicious City Tailgate tickets here

• 00:00 Uncrustables and sugary snacks
• 08:45 Nan Soto, Wagyu Somm, on the beauty of Japanese beef
• 23:32 Dave's Wagyu cocktail creation
• 36:23 We're giving away a pair of tickets to the most indulgent tailgate ever. Follow on Instagram @deliciouscitypodcast to enter
• 39:47 Take the Delicious City Listener Survey for a chance to win a $100 gift card to Franklin Fountain
• 40:15 Best Bites: Eli and Marisa find new flavors at old favorites, plus Dave's oyster excursion
• 53:27 The Dish: Grab your tickets to these collab dinners now!

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Delicious City welcomes a guest co-host for this episode: Rebecca Foxman, aka Mrs. Feeding Time TV. As Dave's wife she has a front row seat to all of his eating adventures, and she's got plenty of her own to share with us, too. She's the creator of Fox and Son Fair Foods, a must-visit in Reading Terminal Market, and you can find her all over the Philly food scene collaborating, educating, and of course, cooking.

• 04:24 Delicious City Tailgate on May 27th: Get tickets now
• 07:18 Becca tells us how Fox and Son came to be and what's on the horizon
• 21:32 The Newlywed Game: How well do Dave and Becca know each other?
• 29:31 Seth Kligerman and Jack Smith tell us about Percy, an exciting new concept in Fishtown
• 43:44 Listener Survey: We want to hear from you! Take the survey and get entered to win a $100 gift card to Franklin Fountain in Old City
• 44:57 Whatcha Been Eatin': A vegan dish, mouthwatering Mediterranean, a re-opening in Center City
• 48:30 The Sauce: Restaurant and Chef 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:

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Visit Philly content strategist Farah Stacy is our guest co-host this week, and she brought South Philly Ice to share, because 'tis the season! As the ambassador of our city's most spectacular events, she has a unique perspective on what makes Philly special, and wants to share it with both longtime Philadelphians and first-time visitors. She shares her favorite spots to eat and drink, lists the Philly-est pregnancy cravings she's had while expecting, and names the cocktail she absolutely cannot wait to indulge in once her baby arrives this summer.

• 05:48 Tailgate tickets are on sale now! Check Instagram for more info @deliciouscitypodcast
• 08:37 Merch Madness champion announcement, based on YOUR votes
• 10:06 Farah Stacy takes us a journey from Philly to Italy and back
• 27:36 South Philly Ice: Farah's biggest craving
• 43:28 Take the Delicious City Survey for a chance to win a $100 gift card to Franklin Fountain
• 54:43 Best Bites: a phenomenal dinner in West Chester, magical ravioli, and a Passyunk gem
• 1:05:50 The Dish: Lots of events pop-ups to enjoy as the weather begins to turn for the better

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Michael Klein's columns in the Inquirer and weekly newsletter are required reading here in the Delicious City studios. He's all-knowing, all-seeing, and all-eating. The veteran food and restaurant reporter returns to the podcast to let you in on all the spots that are opening this spring and summer, including some picks for the suburbanites and Jersey folks.

• 04:00 Michael Klein, food writer for the Philadelphia Inquirer, is in studio
• 14:37 Eli believes 2025 is the year of "the outsiders" coming to Philly
• 20:07 Spring restaurant openings in and around Philadelphia
• 26:44 Micheal names the best suburb for dining out
• 44:10 Whatcha Been Eatin': Marisa's Opening Day tradition at ballpark, Eli revisits a Starr standard, and Dave goes from a chef's counter to a BBQ joint in the same week
• 53:30 Don't miss our first ever Delicious City Tailgate! Tickets are on sale now
• 54:20 The Sauce: The latest restaurant and chef news in our city

Click the link to get your tickets for the first ever Delicious City Tailgate featuring Daniel Grobman of Mike's BBQ and Chef Reuben Asaram of Reuby and Sunny's Kitchen, where we are going to have an epic throwdown of delicious food, drink and music! Join us for the BBQ and the game, or just the tailgate itself. Your choice. (Phillies tickets must be purchased on your own)

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.

Announcements galore in this episode! We recap the Beard Award finalists who will represent Philly at the ceremony this year, we announce the first-ever Delicious City Tailgate (Go Phils!), and we have an update on Merch Madness, which is down to the final round. We do it all with our friend Jessica Boyington in studio with us, and she shares her current favorite spots to eat, drink and celebrate life.

• 00:00 Not wearing Spanx is the BEST
• 03:40 Merch Madness update, White Lotus and stolen hoodies
• 10:27 Jessica Boyington combines her love of food and storytelling in her TV career, and lists her favorite Italian food and the best happy hour the city
• 26:05 Beard Awards Announcement: Congrats to all the Philly winners! Plus, Dave shares an insider tip on everyone's favorite restaurant, Mawn
• 35:51 Best Bites: Clams, sashimi and more
• 56:35 The Dish: Events and Pop-Ups, and our big tailgate announcement! Save the date for a specially curated ballpark hang on May 27th

Delicious City Tailgate:

Click the link to get your tickets for the first ever Delicious City Tailgate featuring Daniel Grobman of Mike's BBQ and Chef Reuben Asaram of Sunny's Kitchen, where we are going to have an epic throwdown of delicious food, drink and music! Join us for the BBQ and the game, or just the tailgate itself. Your choice. (Phillies tickets must be purchased on your own)

Sponsors:

• 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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Eli, Marisa and Dave have been all over the place lately, and in this episode of Delicious City they give us tips from their recent trips to New York and Florida, recapping all the excellent bites along the way. Of course they also have a ton of spots for you to pin here in Philly, plus a bunch of restaurant openings to put on your calendar, cookie chat with Levain Bakery, AND a chance to win tickets to next week's Chef Radio Live event with MANNA!

• 00:00 Go-to comfort foods for stress eating
• 06:21 Win tickets to Chef Radio LIVE with proceeds benefiting MANNA on April 9th
• 07:44 Levain Bakery added a new flavor to their cookie lineup, and John Farmer brings us some to try. Can you guess which flavor?
• 19:56 Whatcha Been Eatin': Marisa goes to Florida for Phillies spring training, Dave attends a fashionable NYC dinner, and Eli explores an ice cream museum
• 55:01 The Sauce: Restaurant news in and around Philadelphia, with lots of openings set for this spring

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The tournament has officially begun! Delicious City's Merch Madness is underway, so submit your Round 1 picks now at DeliciousCityPodcast.com. Eli, Marisa and Dave unbox the big prize bundle and run down the bracket match-ups. They're joined by Bryan Szeliga from Fishtown Seafood, who puts freshness and flavor above all else at his three retail locations. Plus, Best Bites and lots of events to keep you full until our next episode.

• 00:00 Marisa witnessed the ultimate cheesesteak violation
• 07:14 Merch Madness Unboxing and Round 1 Match-Ups! Vote for your chance to win an insane Philly merch bundle
• 14:25 Bryan Szeliga talks freshwater vs. farm raised fish, his favorite oysters, and seafood freezing methods that blow our minds
• 44:22 Best Bites: From Manayunk to Florida, the gang pick the greatest thing they ate this week and tell you where to find it
• 58:10 The Dish: Events and pop-ups all around Philadelphia. Follow @deliciouscitypodcast for more!

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.