We all know that Philadelphia is the birthplace of America, but our city is steeped in so much history that there's stories even longtime locals may not know. That's where Founding Footsteps comes in. Founder and tour guide Tim McAleer drops in to Delicious City with Philly facts and his favorite food spots.

• (00:00) Are we ready for the holidays yet?
• (05:08) Tim tells us why Founding Footsteps is known for guiding "Philadelphia Tours With Good Storytelling And Bad Jokes"
• (14:18) The importance of small businesses and what makes them special
• (27:55) Tim runs down the different tours they offer: BYOB, comedy-infused, dark and spooky, and of course, holiday tours
• (36:35) Whatcha Been Eatin: Dave has multiple cheesesteak spots for us to try, Eli's review to Jaffa Bar, and Tim's favorite pizza
• (47:16) The Sauce: the gang gives us the latest chef and restaurant news

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