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Episode 53: Big-Time Bromances, Local Coffee Superstar, and Famous Peeps Etiquette Nov 13, 2023

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Delicious City is buzzing over Rival Bros Coffee, and we've got co-founder Jon Adams on this episode to explain their approach to java and how it reflects the bold and authentic spirit of Philadelphia. We also talk about one of the hottest new dining experiences in the city, Enswell, and Jon and Eli get swept up in culinary history - the convo was so absorbing that we lost track of time and had to be kicked out of our studio.

Also on this episode:

Dave Wez is out this week, but a bromance blossoms between Eli and Jon, or maybe Eli is just jealous of Jon's hair… who can say?
Marisa explains why she doesn't have a coffee machine in her house, despite being a caffeine fiend
Jon explains the Rival Bros origin story, and takes us back to his early days as a chef, including his wild experience making "edible rocks" at a Michelin star restaurant in Spain
The gang discuss why chefs having FOH experience is key, as well as the benefits of cooking in a small space and the importance of gender diversity in the kitchen
Shorthand for food orders: is it a lost art?
Hot take: can you call yourself a chef if you've never run a restaurant?
Jon talks about his time at Snackbar, and the crew trade stories about a living legend in Philly, Pierre Robert. The WMMR ladies in the room guess what his favorite restaurants in the city are, and at the very end of this episode you'll hear whose guess was right!
Best Bites: everybody loves Enswell, and not just because Jon is in the room - it's legit. Other picks include a spot to elevate your lunch routine, pizza with perfect pepperoni cups, espresso soda and delicious dim sum
Weird stuff happens in restaurants, and Eli's got a particularly saucy story from his time in NYC. Plus: proper etiquette for when you run into celebs while dining out
Food News: a doggie bar, a Bladerunner inspired ramen joint, and the country's largest single-sponsor food drive is happening this week, Camp Out For Hunger!

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

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!

Episode 52: Slow Drinks, Fermentation Conversations, and Potato Chip Flavor Fantasizing Oct 30, 2023

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We're taking it slow with special guest Danny Childs on this episode of Delicious City. Danny is the founder of Slow Drinks, specializing in foraging ingredients for world-class cocktails. You'll wonder what you can pluck from your own backyard to use in the kitchen after hearing this episode.

Here's what else was discussed:

Eli opens the show up by telling us about the time he cooked for Robin Williams in NYC amongst many other High profile peeps
Danny explains how his new book will help you discover the deliciousness growing all around us, and how to forage and ferment so that herbs and produce don't go to waste
We hear Danny's origin story, moving up the ranks from a server at Chickie's and Pete's to an in-demand botanical bartender. He also talks about his travels to South America and working with indigenous populations on their farms
The gang discusses their favorite brands of mayo and dream soda flavors
Best Bites include a few of mind-blowing vegan and veggie dishes and a next-level omakase experience
Dave denounces counterfeit ketchups in this edition of Wit Wez
Creative potato chip flavors. What would be your dream potato chip flavor?
A chef conference coming up in the springtime
A new cheesesteak spot in the burbs
Plus a few other notable openings restaurant

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

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!

Episode 51: Two Year Birthday Vibes, Cake Trivia, and Georgian Cheese Boats Oct 16, 2023

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Red October has washed over Philadelphia again, and Marisa's got a game to get to, so we jump right into all things food and drink, including ballpark eats and birthday cake!

In this episode:

It's Delicious City's 2nd birthday! Thank you for spending two delectable years with us. We talk favorite cake flavors, annoying cake trends, and birthday cake trivia
Dave's Best Bites include two sandwiches and a dessert, one of which delivers "an upper cut of flavor to your face"
Eli's Best Bites are a sourdough cheese boat found in Reading Terminal Market and an outstanding chicken dish at the newly-reopened High Street
Marisa's Best Bites are from two different baseball stadiums - one, of course, being our home turf of Citizens Bank Park. She also describes her mind-blowing dinner at My Loup
Food News:
If you are coming to either of the maiden Voi•áge Dinners at Kalaya this week, make sure you say hi to the Delicious City crew. This dinner series is a collab with top-tier chefs, and Eli was featured in Philly Mag to discuss the epic new venture
The craft beer industry is taking a hit. What can be done locally?
Lots happening for Halloween! There's a Stranger Things beer garden, a few murder mystery parties across the city, and a witchy bar crawl in East Passyunk
Mike Solomonov and Steve Cook donated a day's worth of restaurant sales to a volunteer-run emergency medical service in Israel. They raised over $100K to provide aid to those caught in the conflict overseas
The Philadelphia Eagles are now offering their own vodka and whiskey under the name Bird Gang Spirits. Bottoms up!
A Mexican spot in Northern Liberties is offering all-you-can-eat tacos to raise money for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Eli and Dave guess how many tacos each of them can put down in one sitting
…and more!

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

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!

Episode 50: Saying Cheese, Vacation Eats, and Rowdy Kids in Restaurants Oct 02, 2023

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Curd nerds, you're in for a lot of cheese chat on this episode of Delicious City. Yoav Perry tells the gang about Perrystead Creamery and the uniquely flavored cheeses he's creating in Kensington.

They also talk about:

The arrival of Red October (go Phils!) and Dave and Marisa's plan to pull a Brandon Marsh on the bull at Xitnity Live
Dave's trip to Orcas Island and Port Townshend
Perrystead Creamery, summed up by Dave as "the Willy Wonka Factory, but with cheese instead of chocolate"
Yoav's backstory and how he ended up with a creamery in the middle of Kensington, plus his partnerships with Pennsylvania farms, regenerative agriculture, and the impressive cheese community in our region
The REAL Philadelphia Schmear and why Yoav can't escape the Beastie Boys
The secret to making your own yogurt - yogurt machines are a scam, along with skim milk!
Yoav's plans for a cheese vending machine, complete with accoutrement, crackers and cheese knives. It's Marisa's dream come true
Best Bites that include a seaweed cheese, rabbit pot pie, and a retro drive-in
Wit Wez: rowdy kids in restaurants, and Marisa's solution to the problem
Food News: Chef Radio's next collab dinner with Visit Philly, and lots of national props for area chefs

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
Interested in seeing which bars or restaurants are part of Center City SIPS?

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! Really semi nude full year at

Episode 49: The Wit Wez Debut, Willy Wonka of Tacos, and 54 Taps of Tastiness Sep 04, 2023

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Eli's back in studio with Marisa and Dave to talk food news, best bites and debut a brand new feature on Delicious City that makes us wonder why you would ever disassemble a beignet. Plus, Chef Reuben Asaram, aka Reuby, brings a pop of pink to the show (move over, Barbie!).

They also discuss:

Lots of Best Bite contenders from Eli's travels, Marisa's birthday and Dave's experience with StudioKitchen
Shola and other mononyms (think Bono, Prince)
Our favorite bagel spots
Eli presents the gang with tasty treats from Portuguese superstar Gilda
Reuby, the Willy Wonka of tacos, explains his concept of bridging Asian and Mexican food, with influence from his Indian roots
The secret ingredient in Reuby's hot pink crema
Reuby also talks about a brutal injury and how he works around it to build his menus
Fashion chat: collectible shoes, signature colors, and what Reuby was wearing at the moment he and Dave first met
Dressing made from… Cool Ranch Doritos? Yep, and it's delicious
The premiere of WIT WEZ: Dave asks the crew about an agitating restaurant trend
Food News: a gorgeous spot by Rival Bros, a self-serve taproom, different types of sriracha and more

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

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!

Episode 48: A New Food Incubator, an Absentee Dad, and some Swordfish Schnitzel Aug 21, 2023

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When "dad" is away, the kids will play! With Eli on a little summer vacation, Marisa and Dave take the reins of this episode of Delicious City. They welcome Chef Chad Rosenthal, who's launching an incubator project via The Lucky Well that's four mouthwatering concepts under one roof. It's a unique project that gives food entrepreneurs a chance to show Philly what they're made of.

The gang also covers:

How Chad's Lucky Well Incubator sounds like a crazy reality show
The FOMO you feel when you miss a food pop-up - and how the Lucky Well gives those pop-ups a space to really hone their craft
The Incu-Burger: smoked to perfection. Order it pink or no-pink, that's it
Chad names the brave astronauts who are taking part in the incubator, and what their culinary specialties are
Dave's sultry menu-reading voice
Looking like the narc at a rock show
The logistical challenges of eating BBQ: do you lick or not lick? (yes, it's what it sounds like)
Dave's Best Bite of the week may also be the best bite of his life
Try this tongue twister: "crispy Jersey swordfish schnitzel"
We learn what a** juice is (no, it's NOT what it sounds like)
Food news: Pod, Pumpkin, Poi Dog and more
Philly chefs and pop-ups who are helping those in need in Maui

In our next episode, Eli will recap his trip, Dave test drives the Lucky Well and Marisa tells us about the Manna Main Course event that she's hosting in September.

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
Interested in seeing which bars or restaurants are part of Center City SIPS?

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!

Episode 47: A New Korean-Polish-Italian Cohost, an Indonesian Chef, and Ethiopian Fried Chicken Aug 07, 2023

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It's not every day that we announce a new cohost on Delicious City, but today's the day! We officially have a third wheel on DC and we are ecstatic to have Dave Wez, aka @feedingtimetv, officially join this podcast. It's a very international podcast this week that's packed to the gills with deliciously entertaining chit-chat.

Here's what else to expect in this episode:

Introducing Dave Wez as he gives us a summer update
Eli learns what a 302 is in Sea Isle City 🥴
How Dave figures out where to eat next
Would you eat the Sardinian cheese that maggots help ferment?
Which Philly chef smuggled ortolans from France in a false bottom coffee can?
Does a Chicago style Italian Beef sandwich (like in The Bear) exist in Philly?
Eli's hack for getting an Italian Beef in Philly
Marisa's best bites come from the beaches of Dewey and Her Place
Someone gets jelly of Amanda Shulman's wittiness. So clever!
Eli's incredible week of eating, where he was batting a 1000 on great meals from Puerto Rico to Cambodia to Ethiopia
Delicious City Supper Club III recap and why it blew people's minds
Chef Diana Widjojo drops in to talk about her August pop-up, Rice & Sambal, at Dankbaar
Her famous Covid pivot, aka the viral sensation "The Not Pizza" box, makes its return to Philly!
Sneaking out of the house in Bali to eat pig, even though she grew up in a Muslim household.
Food news!
Get a piece of the famous floor from one of Philly's most iconic bakeries
The return of an infamous South Philly Chef at Rivers Casino. Yo Cuz!
And lots more…

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
Interested in seeing which bars or restaurants are part of Center City SIPS?

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

Episode 46: Vegan Crab Cakes, Canadian Road Trip and a new Melrose Place in Philly Jul 24, 2023

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Warning!! 🚧 Eat before you listen! This podcast full of deliciousness as we have the one and only, Rachel Klein, join us in studio to talk about her journey with her celebrated South Philly restaurant, where she's quietly cooked for throngs of supporters since 2015. Between her and the incredible amount of food news that you need to hear, this Delicious City has it all.

Choosing what to serve and Abbott Elementary star at WMMR
The beauty of spices covering the entire bagel
Introducing Rachel Klein of Ms. Rachel's Pantry
Beating Bobby Flay and his portabella mushroom
Why shared kitchens when you're an upstart chef are a bit weird
What an experience at her restaurant is like
Why food tastes better when it's served by someone nice
Her vegan crab cakes and why Eli was blown away by it
What's next for her and Ms. Rachel's Pantry
Rachel's three best bites and why one of them involves a banh mi at Ba Le
Marisa goes to Taco Lab for the first time
Eli pulls a Marisa at Beddia for his best bite
When you want to eat the entire crust, you know it's a quality pizza
Marisa breaks down her road trip to Canada through her best bites
The legend of the Miracle On Ice continues in Lake Placid
There are few greater food experiences than finding a great roadside shack
Marisa takes her modest eating husband to River Twice - Tomato Season!
Lots of food news…lots!
Big news coming out of Zahav. Better get there early
A new Franklin Fountain flavor is hitting HipCityVeg
The Melrose Diner may rise out of the ashes
And lots more!!!!

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
Interested in seeing which bars or restaurants are part of Center City SIPS?

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!

Episode 45: Missing Passports, Crowd Surfing Nostalgia & James Beard Restaurateur of the Year Jul 10, 2023

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Even in the middle of her vacation, Marisa makes the time to grace us with her presence, thanks to a left behind passport and postponing her Canadian dream vacation. But hey, she's glad she did because she's been asking Eli to bring Ellen on the podcast since pretty much the inception of Delicious City, so this was a fun one for her, and she checked off one of her bucket list guests. So join in on the fun as James Beard Restaurateur of the Year, Ellen Yin, reflects back on her incredible journey as she takes a fun trip down memory lane, talking about some of the trailblazing restaurants that came before her and Fork.

Here's what else was discussed:

2:35 The team recaps their Fourth of July shenanigans
9:00 Wheelchair crowd surfing makes it on as a topic
12:52 Our third Supper Club is almost here!!
17:38 Duke's mayo surprise and a new hoodie just in time for the sweltering heat
20:10 The incomparable Ellen Yin joins us
32:51 How Ellen convinced Eli to come to Philly
41:46 Ellen's background and how she found herself in restaurants
50:00 Ellen's chance encounter experience at the Beard Awards
57:05 How Sisterly Love Collective was born out of the pandemic to connect women in the industry
1:01:41 The moment Ellen won at the Beard Awards and Eli's epic cinematography fail
1:06:22 Best Bites that include an off menu smoked beef curry for one of Philadelphia's most beloved chefs
1:12:20 Food News

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
Interested in seeing which bars or restaurants are part of Center City SIPS?

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!

Episode 44: Pizza Gutt, Supper Club Announcement, Amsterdam Round Up Jun 29, 2023

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Today, we invite one of Philadelphia's most talented and passionate makers of both Circles and Squares, Dan Gutter and his wife Hagan, into the studio to give us a rundown of there growing company.

Listen closely as the details for the new supper club is in this episode. Tickets are now live and there are Limited discounted prices for Delicious City listeners! Look forward to seeing all of you on the farm for supper club #3

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