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!

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