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Ep. 121: Dave's Labubu Moment, Cigar Bars, and Shots from our Glory Days Jul 07, 2025

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Dave Wez is back in the studio with us and he's got a lot to fill us in on with Whatcha Been Eatin'! We also dive into famous food scenes in movies (tell us your favorites on Instagram: @deliciouscitypodcast), we find out what shots of booze we all ordered too many of in our 20s (and still order to this day when we're feeling irresponsible) and we get the details on some exciting restaurant openings on the horizon from Philly's most popular chefs. Have a snack nearby and hit play - you've got a lot of eating to do.

00:00 Waiting in long lines for food
09:02 Whatcha Been Eatin': Pizza, ducks and Turkish dishes
26:40 In It To Win It: Enter for a $100 gift card to Attico from Center City District
34:00 Food in Movies: memorable food scenes
42:36 The Sauce: Philly Chef moves and restaurant news

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
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Ep. 120: Phila and Rachel Lorn of Mawn: Beard Awards, Best Bites and More Jul 02, 2025

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When they're not busy running their James Beard award-winning restaurant Mawn, where do Phila and Rachel Lorn eat and drink in Philly, and what will they choose as their Best Bite? We find out that and more on today's episode of Delicious City. Mawn has quickly become one of the most popular spots in the city, and they're preparing to open another in East Passyunk, so of course we got as many details as we could on the menu, opening date and more. Plus: a Philadelphian's hot take on the Chicago food scene, and a ton of dinner events and festivals in July!

(00:00) Salons vs. Barbershops

(03:48) The James Beard Awards experience

(18:13) First glimpse of Sal, Phila and Rachel's new restaurant

(22:50) Cambodian pride and the story behind the name Mawn

(30:35) Best Bites, and why to always keep your sauce at the table

(57:00) The Dish: Events, pop-ups and collabs in July

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. 119: Shore Eats, Speakeasies and Dining Al Fresco Jun 23, 2025

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Stay hydrated AND satiated during this week's heat wave! Eli has a ton of recommendations for you to eat at, from Thai to Mexican and all cuisines in between. Marisa has a lot of shore shout-outs, and the gang take a trip down memory lane with their teenage music tastes and a Full House analysis. Sara discovers a new speakeasy behind a vending machine in Northern Liberties. Plus, In It To Win It is back! Get the secret word to win a $100 gift card to The Mulberry, thanks to our partners at Center City District.

(00:00) Beach Boys and Aerosmith CDs

(07:47) Whatcha Been Eatin': Crickets on salad and veggie eats down the shore

(27:02) In It to Win It: The Mulberry

(31:23) Dining Al Fresco: Where to eat outdoors in Philly

(43:32) The Sauce: Make sure you're dining out this summer, because there are a ton of new spots opening!

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. 118: Trinidadian Doubles with Chef Chaz Brown Jun 16, 2025

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Chef Chaz Brown joins Eli and Marisa in the studio - bearing gifts of rice and rum! - to talk about how his Trinidadian roots and fine dining background came together to form The Oxtail Exchange. Currently a pop-up, Chaz shares his vision for its future, including a documentary that tells the powerful story behind it. Plus: this week's Best Bites, and… are bugs having a moment in the food world?

(02:57) What's up with Trenton's slogan?

(05:16) Chaz Brown talks about his backstory and how he got to where he is today

(18:56) Chaz talks about his family's special rice they grow called Maruga Rice which has history dating back to Thomas Jefferson

(20:16) One of the worst smelling foods in the world that involves cooking with a gas mask

(28:45) The origin of the savory watermelon salad

(38:30) Best Bites, where we tell you about the one bite that stole the show

(1:00:10) The Dish: Events and Pop-Ups

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. 117: Lots to Love in Center City Jun 09, 2025

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Wednesday is the new Friday! Center City District's SIPS program just kicked off its 21st season, with 94 restaurants participating this summer. It's the perfect time to try a new-to-you spot or revisit an old favorite. Our friend Giavana Suraci Pruiti from CCD is here with tips on her faves, plus info on a new lunch special across Center City and the return of Open Streets.

00:00 Table shapes at restaurants
05:30 Giavana tells us what's new on the SIPS list this year
34:17 Best Bites: the greatest strawberry dish of Eli's life, Gia's vegetarian picks, and Marisa tries something new at regular spot of hers
48:42 The Sauce: So. Many. Openings. Make your reservations now!

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. 116: Beach Breakfast, Ice Cream Etiquette and Stadium Charcuterie Jun 02, 2025

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There's a ton of places Delicious City has been eating from the city to the shore, so get ready to pin all these recs. Plus, we recap the tailgate that kicked off the summer season down at the ballpark. Thank you to everyone who partied with us, and thanks to our food parters for feeding us that day! Follow @deliciouscitypodcast on Instagram for another big event announcement coming soon…

00:00 Delicious City baseball cards and our custom design
04:53 Tailgate Recap: Go Phils!
13:34 Ice cream sample etiquette and waffle cones
31:45 Whatcha Been Eatin': Sara brings her own dinner to the Metallica concert, Eli's breakfast down the shore, and the Rittenhouse cookie spot Marisa's craving
52:45 The Dish: fill your calendar with all these collabs and pop-ups and never have to ask "So where should we eat?" again

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 like we are, 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. 115: BBQ Breakdown with Daniel Grobman May 23, 2025

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With the Delicious City Tailgate Party just a few days away, Daniel Grobman is here to tell us about the meats he's bringing to Lot G this Tuesday. He's spicing things up at this event, just for us, with the help of Chef "Reuby" Reuben Asaram. A one-time-only collab! Back at Mike's BBQ, he's serving the tried and true recipes that keep barbecue lovers coming back for more. Daniel also explains how he got involved with Mike's BBQ in the first place, his background in BBQ competitions, and what it's been like to take over a beloved Philly brand and carry it forward.

00:00 Michelin Guide in Philadelphia
04:45 Daniel Grobman from Mike's BBQ
20:10 Get your tailgate tickets! Sales close this Tuesday, so reserve yours in advance
22:52 Whatcha Been Eatin': Boozy ice cream, New Jersey pizza, and mouthwatering Mediterranean
46:34 The Sauce: new spots in Fairmount, Kensington, Cherry Hill and more

Follow @deliciouscitypodcast on Instagram for more!

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Ep. 114: Behind the Bar with Paul MacDonald May 19, 2025

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The Michelin Guide is coming to Philadelphia, and we have *opinions*! Eli, Marisa and Dave predict how this will shift the landscape of our city's dining scene. Joining them this episode is Paul MacDonald. His cocktail creations can be found at The Lovers Bar at Friday Saturday Sunday, which is nominated for Outstanding Bar at this year's James Beard Awards.

00:00 First time you needed to step up your game
06:21 Get your fill of BBQ and booze at our tailgate party on 5/27! Advance tix only (no day-of sales) at DeliciousCityPodcast.com
07:30 Paul MacDonald of Friday Saturday Sunday and the Lover's Bar
26:48 Michelin Guide is now in Philly
41:23 Best Bites: Miso eggplant, a best beverage, and why Dave was secretly mad at his wife
49:32 Thanks Mackie - @mackies_meals on Instagram - for rounding up events and collabs for The Dish this week!

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Ep 113: Step Up Your Tailgate Game with 4th & Jawn May 12, 2025

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When this podcast throws a party, we go all out. On May 27th, we're hosting a tailgate that's all Philly food and drinks, and we called in the tailgate pros to level up: 4th & Jawn. Gayle Saunders tells us all about his intense prep during football season (Go Birds!), what's in store for baseball season, things that every tailgate should have, and the wild stories that come from passionate Philly sports fans. (Not to mention what's in store for the Delicious City Tailgate Party on 5/27)

02:07 The battle of long lines in South Philly
09:00 Gayle Saunders from 4th and Jawn
27:52 Essential tailgate food and odd tailgate food
32:08 Delicious City Tailgate additions
41:15 We want your feedback! Take the Delicious City Survey for a chance to win a $100 gift card to Franklin Fountain
41:41 Whatcha Been Eatin': Tuna cutting, Chef Conference collabs and Filipino food
51:58 The Sauce: Restaurant and Chef News, with lots of openings in the Philadelphia area!

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Ep. 112: Nan Soto, The Wagyu Sommelier May 05, 2025

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Did you know that Wagyu tastes so good because the cattle are so relaxed? Some cows even listen to classical music! It's true, and everything you need to know about Wagyu beef, you'll hear on this episode of Delicious City. Nan Sato, founder of Wagyu Sommelier, brings her extensive knowledge of Japanese farming techniques, cuts, and preparation methods of authentic Wagyu meats to Philly and beyond.

Reminder to buy your Delicious City Tailgate tickets here

00:00 Uncrustables and sugary snacks
08:45 Nan Soto, Wagyu Somm, on the beauty of Japanese beef
23:32 Dave's Wagyu cocktail creation
36:23 We're giving away a pair of tickets to the most indulgent tailgate ever. Follow on Instagram @deliciouscitypodcast to enter
39:47 Take the Delicious City Listener Survey for a chance to win a $100 gift card to Franklin Fountain
40:15 Best Bites: Eli and Marisa find new flavors at old favorites, plus Dave's oyster excursion
53:27 The Dish: Grab your tickets to these collab dinners now!

Sponsors:

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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