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 o...
Dec 16, 2024•58 min
Ever heard of Crabsgiving? Now you have, and after you hear Dave describe some of the best crab he’s ever had, you’re going to make it an annual tradition. Plus: Best Bites, a cheesy prize, and we’re turning the Tasties over to YOU to vote for your favorite dishes in the city. (00:00) A mouth-numbing snack to start the podcast (04:55) The Tasties: People’s Choice Categories! We announce 5 categories now open for nominations. Head to deliciouscitypodcast.com to submit your picks and get your tick...
Dec 09, 2024•41 min
In this episode of Delicious City, the crew scrolls through their camera rolls for Whatcha Been Eatin’ and come up with a ton of recommendations for you. They cover Eli’s favorite lettuce, Marisa’s saga of losing her card at the Eagles game, and Dave’s new favorite steak shop that just opened in Reading Terminal Market. Plus, an unveiling of nominees for the Tasties! (00:00) Marisa makes the case for NOT participating in dry January (03:30) Whatcha Been Eatin’: from pizza to scallops to baklava,...
Dec 02, 2024•46 min
Happy Thanksgiving! We’re thankful for you, our Delicious City fam. Today we’re recapping the list of nominees (so far!) for The Tasties , which are happening on February 2nd at Live! Casino and Hotel in Philadelphia. Plus, a friend of the show stops by with some fragrant, creamy treats. (00:00) Marisa asks: Is Rittenhouse now the Mecca of caviar? (06:12) The Tasties! We run down the categories that have been announced so far by our Philly friends on Instagram (follow @deliciouscitypodcast to ke...
Nov 26, 2024•1 hr 18 min
While we roll out the nominees for The Tasties on Instagram this week (follow @deliciouscitypodcast to be the first to know), we’re in the studio getting ready for one of the biggest foodie holidays of the year: Thanksgiving. Plus, we run down all the great spots we’ve been eating and drinking as Philly embraces autumn. (00:00) Marisa’s out, but the boys have leftover whiskey from last week’s episode, so what could go wrong? And, in another life, what would Eli’s rapper name be? (02:37) Whatcha ...
Nov 18, 2024•1 hr
This episode of Delicious City is fueled by whiskey with notes of crabs, canine and corpses… sounds wild, we know, and the stories behind each of those whiskeys are just as intoxicating as the spirits themselves. Steven Grasse is today’s guest, and his agency Quaker City Mercantile has created brands like Hendrick’s Gin and Sailor Jerry. Now, there’s a few new beverages in the works, which we get to taste in the studio - and he brought some extra for you, DC fam, to potentially win! (00:00) A cu...
Nov 11, 2024•1 hr
Hungry for a getaway? This episode of Delicious City may inspire wanderlust… We cover local getaways, regional hot spots and must-visit restaurants across the country with our guest, Ernest Owens. He tells us which new places he’s curious about, and the classics that he goes back to again and again (and why!). Plus: Ernest breaks down the new Eater app, a must for any foodie’s phone. (00:00) The Tasties are happening on February 2nd, 2025, and tickets are on sale now! (04:10) Eater Philly editor...
Nov 04, 2024•54 min
Happy Halloween! In this fully masked episode, the Delicious City team talks to Craig LaBan himself—a man truly dedicated to his craft. For over 25 years, this acclaimed restaurant critic and writer has eaten his way across town and back in relative anonymity, which is quite a feat in the digital age. His reviews in The Philadelphia Inquirer have shaped the city’s food scene for decades, and he reflects on all this and more in a special interview with Delicious City that peels back the curtain… ...
Oct 28, 2024•1 hr 13 min
Announcing The Tasties , Philadelphia’s first-of-its-kind award show dedicated to celebrating an incredible year for the city’s vibrant restaurant scene! Join us as we honor the best-in-class chefs and hospitality professionals who make Philadelphia’s food culture so remarkable. In addition to industry awards, we’ll be featuring the People’s Choice category, where you can participate in the voting and help your favorite spots win the coveted bronze piggy award! Early Bird Tickets are on sale now...
Oct 23, 2024•16 min
Which Philly chef would make the best Beetlejuice? How about the Joker? We pair our foodie friends with fitting Halloween costumes. Plus: Dave’s got serious beef with IHOP, and we’ve got a ton of picks for dining around town. Don’t listen to this episode hungry! (00:00) Eli enlightens Sara, who’s in for Marisa, and Dave on the origin of the phrase “86” (02:21) Eli names his top sandwich in America (05:17) Whatcha Been Eatin’: Eli’s education in Thai cuisine, Dave has a whole duck at a new Chinat...
Oct 21, 2024•53 min
World’s Best Hot Dog. Oreo Pancakes. Gnocchi Mac and Cheese. Dane DeMarco has taken the best foods from their childhood and updated them for our “grown up” palate using top notch ingredients at Gass and Main. The small but mighty restaurant has been open for about two years now in New Jersey, an easy PATCO ride for city dwellers. We dive into the inspiration for the mid-century modern spot, plus a few brunchy and bizarre Best Bites… (00:00) Soup season is on its way! (05:15) Dane describes the ‘...
Oct 14, 2024•54 min
Sustainability is not always easy to commit to when you’re running a restaurant, but Wyatt Piazza and his team at Kiddo are making it a priority. He tells Eli and Marisa about the restaurant’s efforts to create an adaptable, seasonal menu that sources local ingredients, from regional produce to guinea fowl from a nearby farm. The result is a menu is full of colorful dishes that inspire childlike wonder. (00:00) More and more late night happy hours are popping up, and Marisa’s into it (05:06) Wya...
Oct 07, 2024•54 min
Delicious City Podcast is now THREE YEARS running, and we can’t thank you enough for sharing your Philly food adventures with us! Our typical agenda goes out the window for an episode and in its place we have a bunch of surprise guests, and even a big ol’ birthday cake. (03:16) Dave had to dip at the last minute, but he’s with us in spirit… and in life-size poster form (04:05) Randy Rucker is our first surprise guest of the day! The “caviar fairy” brings us treats and tells us what’s new at Rive...
Sep 30, 2024•1 hr 4 min
What do you get when you put six foodies around a table? A LOT of restaurant recs! Not only do Jake Loeffler, Sam Kalkut, and Danny Griffiths have some tasty Italian waiting for you at Paffuto, they also shout out a bunch of Philly dishes for your “to try” list. (00:00) Buffett strategy: how to make the rounds, and what foods to avoid (03:37) The Paffuto trio are the Boyz II Men of the Philadelphia food scene (12:10) Sam, Danny and Jake tell us about the origins of Paffuto, and how Philly’s pop-...
Sep 23, 2024•52 min
Dave & Becca tied the knot and their wedding had us drooling from 3,000 miles away. 5,000 miles in the other direction, Marisa was on a 7-day-long-tailgate across Brazil. All while Eli was stuck in here in good ol’ Philadelphia. (00:20) Same man, new bling! (05:23) Dave talks about his unique…possibly one-of-a-kind… wedding cake from Taste of Spain. (07:58) Wedding week food highlights: the pre-dinner, the post-dinner… (12:56) SO MUCH FISH and East Coast v West Coat Oysters (14:17) How Maris...
Sep 16, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 81
Dave's getting married, Marisa is about to embark on a South American adventure, and Eli plans a tasty surprise for the crew. Plus: our favorite cookies in Philly, and our least favorite ice cream sandwiches. PSA: Do not listen to this episode while hungry and make sure there's a snack nearby! (02:28) Marisa and Sara (who's sitting in for Dave) define "Brat Summer" for Eli. Get with it man! (08:21) Whatcha Been Eatin’? Eli's bizarre oyster journey, Marisa's new sugary spot in Rittenhouse, and Sa...
Sep 09, 2024•57 min
Roxanne was born from the experimental mind of Chef Alexandra Holt. Instead of taming her brain and fitting her ideas into stiff boxes of expectation, she embraced her provocative culinary vision to create dishes that have stirred our city’s food scene. The opening of her new space is imminent, and in this episode she tells Delicious City about why Philly is the first place she’s truly felt at home. (00:00) Dave’s not here today… because he’s getting married today! Congrats Dave and Becca! (04:1...
Sep 02, 2024•1 hr 6 min
Chef Eli is out this episode...again, BUT he set up a succulent surprise for Marisa and Dave. Get ready for some serious oyster ASMR… Plus shucking tips, best bar bites, and we warm up our pipes for karaoke! (03:18) Our producer Sara reveals that Eli’s got a tasty surprise guest lined up: we're talking about Oyster House's own G-Shucks, aka Gary McCready, the man who’s shucked over a million oysters, and of course he brought Jersey-grown treats for the crew. We cover east coast vs. west coast, v...
Aug 26, 2024•38 min
The only thing that could bring people together more than a big plate of pasta is learning to make the pasta by hand. Our guest today, Natalia Lepore Hagan, can teach you how to do just that at her Midnight Pasta classes - think less “cooking school” and more “fun-loving dinner party” - booze optional! We also talk about what’s in our refrigerators, how to make pasta while camping, and our favorite desserts in Philly. (00:00) Spoiler alert: how awesome was ‘Deadpool and Wolverine’?! (02:24) Eli’...
Aug 19, 2024•1 hr
Summer is for tomatoes, picnics, and happy hours. This episode is full of insider tips on new spots and classic faves, and we’re giving you all the delicious details. Plus: Wit Wez returns with a gripe from Dave- let us know on Instagram if you agree… Now let’s dive in! (00:00) Marisa’s on vaca this time, but she’ll be back next week! In the meantime we’ve got Sara in studio (03:30) Whatcha Been Eatin’: Dave’s got a new spot for crunchy, crispy Korean wings (06:20) Dave tried a new buffet in Sou...
Aug 12, 2024•43 min
Fact: There’s no shortage of great places for a sandwich around Philly. However, Rocco’s Italian Sausages [Yup, the ones by the Home Depot] goes over the top. We're talking eggs and steak, jerk chicken, sweet and hot sausage, and vegetarian options, too! And we have one of the OGs in studio today, Dan Winter, who's going to tell us how he expanded the Rocco’s brand over the years and what the Philly region means to the team. (00:00) A Rocco’s sweatsuit: Do we need it? (Yes. The answer is yes (03...
Aug 05, 2024•52 min
Yes, Chef! We binged Season 3 of the Bear and we’re going over the highlights, the myths and the Easter eggs on the show. Plus: everything we’ve been eating this week, and a deep, dark, and crunchy confession from Eli. (00:00) Dave isn’t here this week, so our producer Sara - and Marisa’s fellow DJ at WMMR - is stepping in (04:27) Where in the world are you listening? We want to know! If you’re an far-flung Delicious City listener, send us a message on Instagram (@deliciouscitypodcast) from your...
Jul 29, 2024•52 min
Chef Nicholas Bazik has worked his magic all over Philly for nearly two decades, and now his most exciting concept yet is bringing French flair to Headhouse Square. We talk culinary technique, the pain and pride of opening a restaurant, and why Paris vibes will never go out of style. 00:00 Eli tells us about a signature black and white pasta dish that came to him out of nowhere 06:47 Nicholas Bazik is opening Provenance in Headhouse Square, and reservations are now live! His resume in Philly inc...
Jul 22, 2024•1 hr
Eli, Marisa and Dave have been eating around Philly a ton this week, so there’s lots of tips and treats in this episode. Tag us on Instagram and Facebook to let us know where you’ve been eating. (00:00) What happens when you leave cabbage in the oven for 8 hours? Chef Eli has the answer (07:32) We’re getting caught up on season 3 of The Bear, and you should too - recap episode is coming later this month (7/29)! Send us your thoughts on the show and your questions for our resident chef on Instagr...
Jul 15, 2024•1 hr 3 min
This episode is full of crunchy chicken ASMR. This isn’t your typical fried chicken fare - it’s even more finger-lickin’ good, found in the heart of West Philly. We’ve got an exciting lineup of Best Bites, and a ton of events and pop-ups to fill your calendar. (00:00) Dave took a trip to the Fancy Food Expo, and Philly was well represented! (04:59) White meat, dark meat or vegan meat? (06:46) Mabruka Kane joins us in studio. She and her sister Hayat Ali serve up Ethiopian-inspired fried chicken ...
Jul 08, 2024•1 hr 9 min
Welcome to Week 2 of weekly episodes! Every Monday you’ll be getting Delicious City wherever you get your podcasts, so make sure you subscribe for all the good stuff - and this week, it’s REAL good. We catch up with our friends Justine McNeil and Ed Crochet from Fiore, who dish out pro tips for Philly summer dining, Ed gives up his secret to an indulgent grilled cheese, and we discover what’s in vegan lox. (00:00) Binge listening? Weekly listening? No matter how you listen, we love that you’re h...
Jul 01, 2024•53 min
BIG NEWS, Delicious City fam: we’re going weekly! You’ll hear about what we’ve been chewing on, literally and figuratively, every single week. Best Bites, Food News, and conversations with the movers and shakers in Philadelphia - it’s all here. These episodes will get delivered to this feed every Monday, so smash that SUBSCRIBE/FOLLOW button if you haven’t already. (00:00) Episode 69? Niiiiice. (02:12) We jump right into pastry chat with Robert Toland, who just won Food Network’s 'Next Baking Ma...
Jun 24, 2024•55 min
Summer has arrived, which means al fresco dining, festivals everywhere you turn, and the weekly tradition of SIPS in Center City. Eli, Marisa and Dave dive into their warm weather favorites, debut a new segment, and have not one, but two tasty prizes that you could win. 00:00:00 Chewy vs. crunchy cookies: which team are you? 00:01:17 Dave is back! And no, he’s not moving to Newark. He’s happy to be back in Philly after a work trip back-to-back with a bachelor weekend (lots of Dirty Bananas were ...
Jun 10, 2024•1 hr 15 min
Beer lovers, belly up to the newest episode of Delicious City and pour yourself a pint. Rich Colli is in studio to talk about all the brewers from Philadelphia and beyond who are not only quenching your thirst, but throwing some of the most ridiculously fun parties in the city. From sours to stouts, we cover it all. (00:00:00) Hat chat and Phillies jerseys (00:06:10) Rich Colli is here to talk all things beer, which Marisa is VERY excited about. He also owns Varga Bar, and he tells us about the ...
May 27, 2024•1 hr 28 min
With Memorial Day Weekend fast approaching, the Delicious City gang have scoured the internet (i.e. we polled our followers) for the best beach experiences that’ll turn a typical holiday weekend into a legendary party. We’ve got the info for you, plus the scoop on the new restaurant from the mind of Liz Grothe, self-described “fearlessly silly” Philly chef. (00:00:00) Everybody vote for Dave Wez for Philly Mag’s Influencer of the Year award! (00:07:04) Liz Grothe tells us about how she landed in...
May 13, 2024•1 hr 33 min
