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)

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