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Ep. 131: Alex Tellez Talks Mexican Roots and Hispanic Heritage Month Sep 15, 2025

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If you haven't been to Sor Ynez yet, your Taco Tuesday is about to get a major upgrade. In studio with Delicious City today is Alex Tellez, their executive chef, and he tells the crew about his journey from Mexico City to New Hope to Philadelphia, where he's adding vibrant flavor to the Fishtown/Kensington culinary community. They also talk about ways to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in our city, making your own hot sauce, and how to assemble a Mexican brunch dish.

00:00 New Herr's chip flavor
04:31 Chef Alex Tellez of Sor Ynez
09:49 Creating hot sauce and spices
18:47 Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
29:01 Best Bites: From Caesar toast to sweet breads
46:00 The Dish, with a collab announcement with Midnight Pasta!

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Ep. 130: Our First Ever Hoagie Throwdown Was Insane Sep 10, 2025

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Eli, Marisa and Dave were so pumped after the first ever Hoagie Throwdown that they couldn't wait for the next studio recording and jumped on a call to recap the madness. From hot pink hoagies to bread beatdowns (literally) it was a wild day.

While this episode's sound quality might not be, that's because we weren't able to get into the studio fast enough and we wanted to get this recorded and published ASAP. If you were there, I'm sure you'll love reminiscing with us, and if you weren't, well, there's always next year!

The gang reveals the winners of the People's Choice Hoagie, the Iron Chef Sandwich Competition, and the main event match, which had an insane twist ending!

Follow @deliciouscitypodcast for lots of clips being posted this week, and thank you to every hoagie maker, Philly foodie and wrestling fan who came to Other Half Brewing last Sunday. We'll do it again next year for sure. And speaking of events, keep an eye out for the 2026 Tasties, coming soon…

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Ep. 129: Hoagie Throwdown Week and the Founder of Honeygrow Sep 01, 2025

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Hope you're enjoying this beautiful holiday weekend in Philly with lots of good eats! This week, Eli and Dave welcome Justin Rosenberg to Delicious City. He's the CEO of Honeygrow, and you know how much we love our stir fry - and locally sourced meals - on this podcast. We learn how Justin searched high and low for the perfect noodle, how the menu was created to be tasty and sustainable, and get the scoop on the JT Realmuto collab that's coming soon.

03:29 Hoagie Throwdown is Sunday 9/7: Get tickets at DeliciousCityPodcast.com
09:44 Justin Rosenberg of Honeygrow
21:30 Dumpster diving for noodles
40:36 Whatcha Been Eatin': Longwood Gardens and lobster ravioli
56:47 The Sauce: Psychedelic pizza and a secret garden

And of course, we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are:

In the mood for fresh, fast and healthy? Then you need to be dialing up the Honeygrow App and ordering your favorite salad or noodles. And if you're a crab lover, Honeygrow has just launched their seasonal Chesapeake Crab Stirfry and it's here just in time for summer. Use discount code TASTY to get $3 off any order of $15 or more did you order from the Honeygrow app. Valid through 9/8
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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Ep. 128: Deli Dreams, Crispy Chicken, and a Throwdown for the Ages Aug 25, 2025

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This episode is stacked with Best Bites, and even though we ran into a technical glitch when recording this episode, but it's not stopping us from running down our favorite Philly eats in delicious detail. Eli and Dave welcome Justine from Vincent Giordano Corporation Deli Products to the studio - they're feeding the beast that is Hoagie Throwdown, and you better get your tickets before they're gone at DeliciousCityPodcast.com! Plus she gives us an inside look at working with hoagie heavyweights like Wawa and Jersey Mike's.

00:00 Viral video of a car hitting a restaurant
04:11 Justine Giordano talks deli conventions, surfing, art and more
23:18 Hoagie Throwdown is on September 7th!
29:39 Best Bites, and the greatest Chicken Milanese Dave's ever had
52:19 The Dish: Lots left to eat in August around Philly

And of course, we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are:

In the mood for fresh, fast and healthy? Then you need to be dialing up the Honeygrow App and ordering your favorite salad or noodles. And if you're a crab lover, Honeygrow has just launched their seasonal Chesapeake Crab Stirfry and it's here just in time for summer. Use discount code TASTY to get $3 off any order of $15 or more did you order from the Honeygrow app. Valid through 9/8
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.

Ep. 127: Tweezers, Pig Ears and Cupcakes: Top 20 Food Trends Aug 18, 2025

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Nick Murphy of Breakdown Media is usually behind the camera recording Delicious City, but for this episode, he's at the mic to talk with Eli and Marisa about everything they've eaten in August so far. They also reveal more Hoagie Throwdown competitors (tickets for 9/7 are on sale now), run down a list of the top 20 food trends of the past 20 years, and Nick has fond memories (and a few regrets) from his Olive Garden days.

06:28 Hoagie Throwdown competitors revealed

12:30 In It To Win It: VIP Tickets for Hoagie Throwdown

16:21 Eater's Biggest Food Trends of the Past 20 Years

32:26 Nick's Olive Garden experience

35:49 Whatcha Been Eatin': veggie burgers and Christmas In July

51:40 The Sauce: a new Starr restaurant, plus beer gardens and bakeries

We could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are:

In the mood for fresh, fast and healthy? Then you need to be dialing up the Honeygrow App and ordering your favorite salad or noodles. And if you're a crab lover, Honeygrow has just launched their seasonal Chesapeake Crab Stirfry and it's here just in time for summer. Use discount code TASTY to get $3 off any order of $15 or more did you order from the Honeygrow app. Valid through 9/8
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.

Ep. 126: Best and Worst Pizza with Viraj Thomas of Char Aug 11, 2025

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What's the difference between good and great pizza? After making pizza in his garage, at pop-ups, and now in Kensington at Char, Viraj Thomas has a pretty good idea. We talk about perfect crusts, overrated pizzas, and how to cut through social media hype to deliver a truly great slice. Plus: Best Bites, and more Hoagie Throwdown vendors revealed! Get tickets for Sunday 9/7 at DeliciousCityPodcast.com.

04:16 Viraj tells us how he took his pizza from garage to brick-and-mortar

14:41 Most overrated pizzas and social media hype

25:27 Hoagie Throwdown: all the delicious details!

33:45 Best Bites: classic Italian, new Polish, tacos and banh mi

44:09 The Dish: Don't miss out all on all these tasty summertime events

We could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are:

In the mood for fresh, fast and healthy? Then you need to be dialing up the Honeygrow App and ordering your favorite salad or noodles. And if you're a crab lover, Honeygrow has just launched their seasonal Chesapeake Crab Stirfry and it's here just in time for summer. Use discount code TASTY to get $3 off any order of $15 or more did you order from the Honeygrow app. Valid through 9/8
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.

Ep. 125: Is The Bear Cooked? Aug 04, 2025

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Spoiler alert! We're breaking down what we loved and what annoyed us in Season 4 of The Bear. Will Carmy ever finish a sentence? Will Computer get his own spin-off? And which Philly restaurant reminds us of The Bear the most? Drop your thoughts on Instagram: @deliciouscitypodcast. Plus: spicy ice cream, a Provenance pop-up, and the best places to try in Atlantic City.

00:00 Tomato talk because things are getting serious out there
06:38 The Bear Season 4 Recap
31:29 Hoagie Throwdown Details: Vendors and wrestlers revealed
44:38 Whatcha Been Eatin': Everything we're trying this summer
01:03:39 The Sauce: Philly restaurant expansions 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:

In the mood for fresh, fast and healthy? Then you need to be dialing up the Honeygrow App and ordering your favorite salad or noodles. And if you're a crab lover, Honeygrow has just launched their seasonal Chesapeake Crab Stirfry and it's here just in time for summer. Use discount code TASTY to get $3 off any order of $15 or more did you order from the Honeygrow app. Valid through 9/8
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.

Ep. 124: Hoagie Throwdown, a Sandwich and Pro Wrestling Fest with Wooder Ice Jul 28, 2025

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Get ready, Philly - this is the main event you've been hungry for! Hoagie Throwdown, presented by Delicious City Podcast, is where the city's best sandwich chefs will go head-to-head for hoagie glory. On Sunday September 7th at Other Half Brewing in Fishtown, the winner of the championship belt will be chosen by YOU. And while the cold cuts are flying, pro wrestlers will throw down in the ring just feet away. Jay Vereen from Wooder Ice is in studio with Eli, Marisa and Dave to roll out this one-of-a-kind event. Early bird tickets are on sale now.

00:00 Philly Mag's 2025 Best of Philly list is out
04:04 Jay from Wooder Ice is here
05:11 Get ready for Hoagie Throwdown!
20:41 Best Bites: Octopus, steak and hot dogs
39:35 The Dish - events and pop ups, plus Dave's Wu-Tang experience and water ice tips

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In the mood for fresh, fast and healthy? Then you need to be dialing up the Honeygrow App and ordering your favorite salad or noodles. And if you're a crab lover, Honeygrow has just launched their seasonal Chesapeake Crab Stirfry and it's here just in time for summer. Use discount code TASTY to get $3 off any order of $15 or more did you order from the Honeygrow app. Valid through 9/8
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.

Ep. 123: Connor Barwin Talks Eagles Chefs, Favorite Sushi, and the Philly Specials Jul 21, 2025

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GO BIRDS! Connor Barwin, member of the 2025 Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles, gives us all the details on this weekend's Make The World Better concerts at FDR Park. Get tickets and learn more about the foundation at MTWBconcert.com. As a coach and former player he has unique insights both on and off the field: Connor also breaks down Eagles cafeteria culture and the chefs that fuel the players, and names his favorite restaurants in Philly (plus a few he can't wait to try!).

04:02 Connor Barwin In Studio
30:23 Whatcha Been Eatin', from Fishtown all the way to Atlantic City
54:08 In It To Win It: Enter for a $100 gift card to Miss Saigon
55:23 The Bear: Watch the new season before our deep dive next week!
56:53 The Sauce: Restaurant openings, chef news and big moves

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In the mood for fresh, fast and healthy? Then you need to be dialing up the Honeygrow App and ordering your favorite salad or noodles. And if you're a crab lover, Honeygrow has just launched their seasonal Chesapeake Crab Stirfry and it's here just in time for summer. Use discount code TASTY to get $3 off any order of $15 or more did you order from the Honeygrow app. Valid through 9/8

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.

Ep. 122: Dog Days of Summer with Nic Macri Jul 14, 2025

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Love hot dogs? So does Royal Tavern, and they're bringing back the Dog Days of Summer for a second year after a wildly successful first run. Eli, Marisa and Dave get their glizzy on with creative toppings, hot dog trivia, Best Bites and more with Chef Nick Macri. Plus: Marisa gets a hotel room tattoo, and Dave takes us on an epic pizza tour.

00:00 Tornadoes and tattoos
07:28 Burgers, dogs and desserts with Nic Macri
30:16 Hot Dog Pop Quiz
38:38 New season of The Bear
41:29 Best Bites: Pizza, banh mi and lobster ravioli
57:46 The Dish: Summer collabs we're excited for

And of course, we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are:

In the mood for fresh, fast and healthy? Then you need to be dialing up the Honeygrow App and ordering your favorite salad or noodles. And if you're a crab lover, Honeygrow has just launched their seasonal Chesapeake Crab Stirfry and it's here just in time for summer. Use discount code TASTY to get $3 off any order of $15 or more did you order from the Honeygrow app. Valid through 9/8
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.

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