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 ...
Jul 21, 2025•1 hr 5 min
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, ban...
Jul 14, 2025•1 hr 8 min
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 ...
Jul 07, 2025•51 min
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 ...
Jul 02, 2025•1 hr 4 min
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 Cente...
Jun 23, 2025•53 min
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 ...
Jun 16, 2025•1 hr 9 min
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 great...
Jun 09, 2025•1 hr
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 sa...
Jun 02, 2025•1 hr 2 min
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...
May 23, 2025•56 min
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 d...
May 19, 2025•59 min
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) 02:0...
May 12, 2025•1 hr
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:...
May 05, 2025•1 hr 3 min
Delicious City welcomes a guest co-host for this episode: Rebecca Foxman, aka Mrs. Feeding Time TV. As Dave’s wife she has a front row seat to all of his eating adventures, and she’s got plenty of her own to share with us, too. She’s the creator of Fox and Son Fair Foods, a must-visit in Reading Terminal Market, and you can find her all over the Philly food scene collaborating, educating, and of course, cooking. 04:24 Delicious City Tailgate on May 27th: Get tickets now 07:18 Becca tells us how ...
Apr 28, 2025•55 min
Visit Philly content strategist Farah Stacy is our guest co-host this week, and she brought South Philly Ice to share, because ’tis the season! As the ambassador of our city’s most spectacular events, she has a unique perspective on what makes Philly special, and wants to share it with both longtime Philadelphians and first-time visitors. She shares her favorite spots to eat and drink, lists the Philly-est pregnancy cravings she’s had while expecting, and names the cocktail she absolutely cannot...
Apr 21, 2025•1 hr 17 min
Michael Klein’s columns in the Inquirer and weekly newsletter are required reading here in the Delicious City studios. He’s all-knowing, all-seeing, and all-eating. The veteran food and restaurant reporter returns to the podcast to let you in on all the spots that are opening this spring and summer, including some picks for the suburbanites and Jersey folks. 04:00 Michael Klein, food writer for the Philadelphia Inquirer, is in studio 14:37 Eli believes 2025 is the year of “the outsiders” coming ...
Apr 14, 2025•55 min
Announcements galore in this episode! We recap the Beard Award finalists who will represent Philly at the ceremony this year, we announce the first-ever Delicious City Tailgate (Go Phils!), and we have an update on Merch Madness, which is down to the final round. We do it all with our friend Jessica Boyington in studio with us, and she shares her current favorite spots to eat, drink and celebrate life. 00:00 Not wearing Spanx is the BEST 03:40 Merch Madness update, White Lotus and stolen hoodies...
Apr 07, 2025•1 hr 9 min
Eli, Marisa and Dave have been all over the place lately, and in this episode of Delicious City they give us tips from their recent trips to New York and Florida, recapping all the excellent bites along the way. Of course they also have a ton of spots for you to pin here in Philly, plus a bunch of restaurant openings to put on your calendar, cookie chat with Levain Bakery, AND a chance to win tickets to next week’s Chef Radio Live event with MANNA! 00:00 Go-to comfort foods for stress eating 06:...
Mar 31, 2025•1 hr 3 min
The tournament has officially begun! Delicious City’s Merch Madness is underway, so submit your Round 1 picks now at DeliciousCityPodcast.com . Eli, Marisa and Dave unbox the big prize bundle and run down the bracket match-ups. They’re joined by Bryan Szeliga from Fishtown Seafood, who puts freshness and flavor above all else at his three retail locations. Plus, Best Bites and lots of events to keep you full until our next episode. 00:00 Marisa witnessed the ultimate cheesesteak violation 07:14 ...
Mar 24, 2025•1 hr 7 min
Time for a wardrobe refresh! Merch Madness is back, and this bracket-style throw down will determine the master of foodie merch in Philadelphia. The winner will be determined through three rounds of voting by YOU, the Delicious City family. Go to DeliciousCityPodcast.com to cast your vote. Who says you can’t wear your food?? 00:00 Infomercials, George Foreman Grills, and Eli’s story about the Oxyclean guy 08:32 Merch Madness Bracket Announcement - Round 1 starts today! 13:09 Annoying Things Food...
Mar 17, 2025•43 min
What sets an amazing cheesesteak apart from the rest? A roll done right! Nish Patel of Del Rossi’s tells Delicious City how he transitioned from franchise owner to carving out his spot in the city’s cheesesteak and pie scene. We also dive into the importance of “not getting too comfortable” as a business owner, and we find out why Nish’s steaks get the approval of Chef Eli, who is typically critical of Philly’s signature sandwich. 00:00 Tribute to Rich Colli 07:31 Nish Patel of Del Rossi’s: chee...
Mar 10, 2025•1 hr 17 min
Dave has a hidden talent: he can identify any Coca-Cola product by sipping it blind. But can he do it under pressure? We set up a soda challenge to put him to the test. And now that we’re into March, keep an eye on Instagram for the return of Merch Madness: @deliciouscitypodcast 00:00 Eagles parade afterglow 10:06 Dave’s Soda Challenge: can he name all 7 sodas?? 17:00 Chip, dip and fast food burger chat 23:34 Whatcha Been Eatin’: Dave’s New Jersey discovery, Marisa’s brunch pick, and Eli tries a...
Mar 04, 2025•1 hr 2 min
Oysters are one of our favorite snacks here at Delicious City , and you can find some of the best tasting mollusks in the world right in New Jersey. We talk with Merch Madness and Tasties winners Sweet Amalia about all things oysters, from farming to shucking to serving. We’ve also got a big contest announcement and a big list of Best Bites and pop-up dinners to get you through the rest of February. 00:00 Eagles Championship Parade Recap 05:46 Lisa Calvo and Melissa McGrath from Sweet Amalia tal...
Feb 24, 2025•59 min
Eli, Marisa and Dave continue their 100-episode celebration with more highlights from the Tasties, including their Best Bites from the event, and there were a ton of savory and sweet eats to choose from. Plus: the debate over the best restaurants in the city has been reignited thanks to Philly Mag’s annual list, but this time, we have an inside look at the process from Dave. We’re still on a high from The Tasties, and we want to hear what you loved the most! Email deliciouscitypodcast@gmail.com ...
Feb 18, 2025•1 hr 10 min
One hundred episodes of Delicious City, a recap of The Tasties, AND a Super Bowl win?! What a week for Philadelphia! Blow the whistle!! Seriously, though, we couldn’t have reached this 100-episode milestone without YOU, our loyal and hungry listeners. Thank you, thank you, thank you for listening to this podcast. Keep tagging us in your favorite spots on Instagram @delicouscitypodcast and tell your foodie friends to subscribe so we can grow the Delicious City family. Now, on to the recap of Phil...
Feb 10, 2025•1 hr 2 min
Happy Victory Monday and GO BIRDS!! Today we talk to “The Deli Boys,” the tag team champions of hoagies: Matt Buddha and Beau Neidhardt of Liberty Kitchen. They give us the story behind their viral Kale Caesar hoagie and how they had to think fast to keep up with the sudden hype. We talk about Philly’s obsession with hoagies and why you DO NOT call it a “sub”, sandwich engineering (yes, it’s a thing) and how they ended up on the Drew Barrymore Show. On February 2nd at Live! Casino, join us at Th...
Jan 27, 2025•1 hr 23 min
GO BIRDS!! January is typically quiet for restaurants, but that hasn’t stopped Eli, Marisa and Dave from scouring Philadelphia for the best possible eats. Plus: we’re putting the final touches on the Tasties ceremony - it’s coming up fast, so follow @deliciouscitypodcast on Instagram and get to know the nominees. Want to win tickets to the SOLD OUT ceremony on February 2nd? Cast your vote for People’s Choice at DeliciousCityPodcast.com to enter. (00:00) A trip down memory lane as the gang remini...
Jan 20, 2025•1 hr
Rolling into 2025 with a BANG! Today we're joined by the Philly Food Scene's Biggest TV Supporter, Alicia Vitarelli. After 15 years on the air on 6ABC and living all over the city, she shares her favorite spots - old and new! The weekly magazine show "FYI Philly" she hosts will fellow 6ABC'ers has changed the business trajectory for countless restaurants. Hear how in today's episode. (00:00) Toffee, toffee, toffee & nostalgic sandwiches. (14:20) Alicia Vitarelli's long history with the Vetri...
Jan 14, 2025•1 hr 12 min
Happy New Year! We’re taking a short holiday break here at Delicious City, but we’ll be back next week with brand new episodes and eats. In the meantime, here’s a present for you: a bonus episode featuring Philly’s own G Love, frontman of G Love And The Special Sauce, along with Christopher Curtin, chef and owner of Eclat Chocolate. The two collaborated on a chocolate bar that’s not only a delectable treat, but a service to our community: proceeds from the bar benefit Project Home. G Love and Ch...
Jan 07, 2025•30 min
Happy Eating to everyone (except Dallas fans)! It’s the final Delicious City episode of 2024, so of course we’re going to look back on the last 12 months of mouth-watering food pics in our collective camera roll and decide what our favorite bites of the year were. We also reveal another round of nominees for The Tasties but this time, it’s the People’s Choice, which means YOU will decide who takes home the Golden Pig on February 2nd. Vote now at DeliciousCityPodcast.com ! (01:47) Dave has a surp...
Dec 30, 2024•49 min
At Delicious City, we love our pastries. We also love our wine. Bloomsday Cafe offers the best of these worlds without the fuss: just great tasting treats and great company. Kelsey Bush and Sara May stop in (with goodies!) to tell us how their female-led restaurant on 2nd Street has blossomed. Plus: lots of New Years Eve dinners and parties to choose from, so start making your plans now! (00:00) Million dollar bananas and other weird performance art (05:51) Kelsey and Sara tell Eli and Dave how ...
Dec 23, 2024•1 hr 10 min
