Delicious City Philly

FEASTIVAL , the annual fundraiser for FringeArts, returns on Wednesday 10/28. FringeArts CEO Nell Bang-Jensen tells Delicious City what makes this event the prime spot for performing arts and culinary arts to intersect, and what will wow you at this party! We also welcome Ari Miller of Post Haste, who's co-hosting this unique immersive event. He also recounts his days working at High Street and me...

Dave's back after a work trip and he can confirm: Philadelphia is the greatest food city there is. The gang shares what they're devouring now that the weather's chilly, including hot pot, baked wings, Turkish dishes and more.  AND: the road to Hoagie Throwdown leads to Other Half Brewing on Sunday, October 25th! Grab your tickets and get ready to sample ALL the hoagies so you can vote for your fav...

What do you get when an American speakeasy meets Japanese craft cocktails? You get Almanac, which has been recognized across Philly and the US as one of the best new bars serving creative drinks that just hit . Over a round of highballs, Vy To and Rob Scott tell us about how they balance Japanese and American styles on their menu, and their focus on hyper seasonal flavors… and, BREAKING NEWS: they...

Pro wrestler and pizza maker Luigi Primo, reigning champion of the Hoagie Throwdown, is coming back for more THIS SUNDAY at Other Half Brewing in Fishtown! We're taking a look at some of the amazing hoagies that you can sample at the event, and Luigi talks about his path through the Philadelphia wrestling scene, his unforgettable Sandman "kendo stick hoagie" story, and how he actually trains for m...

If you had a magic wand and could keep one Philly restaurant open for at least 50 more years, which would you pick? With the news of a handful of beloved institutions closing, we talked about the ones that we'd be lost without. Hoagie Throwdown is less than 2 weeks away - get your tickets and chow down with us on Sunday 9/27! Eli, Marisa and Dave play a rapid-fire game to determine which hoagie is...

Philly's having a big caviar moment, and it's thanks in part to Gary Shusman. The hottest restaurants in the city partner with Caviar XS to upgrade their dishes with the smoothest, freshest caviar there is, and Gary loves converting the uninitiated into caviar fanatics. We talk pairings, fish, and Gary's background in nightlife that led him to become the Caviar King of Philadelphia. Plus: Incredib...

Fly, Eagles, Fly… right into PHL. Delicious City is live at the Philadelphia International Airport , and we're joined by former chef to the Birds, Tim Lopez. Tim's book Kickoff Kitchen has a recipe for every NFL city, and these are dishes that he'd cook for the Eagles as they were on the road to the Super Bowl a few years ago (and yes, we did try on Tim's ring). He tells us about the players habit...

Chef Kevin Yanaga is back in the kitchen with Delicious City. The owner of Yanaga Kappo Izakaya in NoLibs talks about his journey from Japan to Philly (with a stop in Salt Lake City), his time at Morimoto, and how he's found a balance between Japanese tradition and his own unique style. We get into the story behind 637 Sushi Club, the secret-door vibes, the DIY anime wallpaper, and how Kevin creat...

Hope you're hungry - we've got a lot to cover this week. Yehuda Sichel loads us up burgers and nuggets with LOTS of sauces ( dippy dippy time! ) and reveals that Huda Burger will enter the ring at Hoagie Throwdown on 9/27. Eli's cooking up new merch for the podcast, which is available now at DeliciousCityPodcast.com . Everyone recaps Philly Mag's Best of Philly party in Whatcha Been Eatin', plus a...

Recipe Philly is a new restaurant with a menu made up of dishes by home chefs across the Greater Philadelphia area. In today's episode, we talk to Ed Baumstein, founder of the dual restaurant/cooking competition concept which originated from a situation at his job's annual Christmas company. The new restaurant is set to open this week, and we can't wait to see the grand reveal of the homemade reci...

Everyone thinks they know what makes a great hoagie… until they come to Hoagie Throwdown. Last year, we watched Philadelphia's most iconic, old-school hoagies go head-to-head with the city's most creative chefs, who completely reimagined what a hoagie could be.   This year, Hoagie Throwdown is back on Sunday September 27th at Other Half Brewing. One of last year's contenders, Chef Chad Durkin, alr...

The World Cup took over Philly, and restaurants and bars across the city were bracing for an influx of tourists and FIFA fans. But was the hype worth it? Raquel Dang and Luis Ledesma of Baby's Kusina in Brewerytown (a Tasties nominee!) share what they experienced during the tournament. They also talk about what they're serving up in their Filipino kitchen (hint: best pancakes ever), and reflect on...

We have three words for you: Philly. Cheesesteak. Olive Oil. (Ok, that's more than three - we're podcasters, not mathematicians.) It's one of the Philly-est things to ever be bottled, and it supports a great cause: Mama-Tee's Community Fridges . Dr. Michelle Nelson, who goes way back with Chef Eli, tells us how the fridges help feed 250,000+ of our neighbors in the city, and how you can help out b...

Chef Evan Snyder can't slow down, which is great news for Philly. After years of pop-ups and collabs (which he's still doing a ton of) he opened Emmett in 2025, and just recently returned from a trip to the James Beard Awards. His next move: a tasting menu experience fueled by fire.   With his managing partner Julian Van Der Tak, they're opening Jean upstairs from Emmett. Evan gives us the first d...

Zach Posnan is getting ready to move Brass Monkey Bread Co. from pop-ups to a permanent home. He showers us with tons of treats, from savory to sweet, and tells us how he went from teaching math and science to baking full-time. You can be part of this new community-focused bakery - check out the GoFundMe for more info. Plus: Eli recaps his trip to Spain, from paella to pintxos to a Michelin experi...

It's tradition: if a Philly chef wins a James Beard Award, you already know they're coming on the pod to tell us everything. Fresh off his Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic win, Jesse Ito joins us to talk about the moment it all paid off after years of Beard nominations. He lets us in on how he's reshaping perceptions of Japanese cuisine at Royal Izakaya, and taking that reinvention a step further with Danc...

If you plan your trips around where you're doing to eat, bookmark this episode. Eli is heading to Spain, and he tells us how he planned his travels for maximum food enjoyment. Share your travel tips in the comments so we can add to the list when he gets back from his trip! The gang digs into the caviar-topped pizza that went viral in Philly, and there's a lot to catch up on in Whatcha Been Eatin'....

It's game day on Delicious City. We play  Eat, Yeet, Repeat , a rapid-fire face-off of Philly flavors, bar snacks and food neighborhoods, and it's harder than you think. Would you ditch the cheesesteak, marry the hoagie, or eat a roast pork sandwich every day for the rest of your life? Let us know in the comments! Eli, Marisa and Dave also share their Best Bites of the week, which span everything...

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT: Delicious City Podcast is now on YouTube ! Now you can SEE our Best Bites, chef interviews and everything we've been eating. Hit SUBSCRIBE and be the first to see our interview with actor William H. Macy, exclusively on YouTube. We talk cocktails, movies and more - you don't want to miss it. In this episode, we've got the list of bars that'll stay open late while the World Cup is...

It's June in Philadelphia, and Delicious City is your guide to the best restaurants, food, and events happening around the city. Whether you're looking for your next great dinner, the best pizza in Philly, hidden gems, or the latest restaurant news, we've got you covered. This week, Mark Mebus joins the podcast to talk about 20th Street Pizza, his incredible vegan pizza shop that grew from the leg...

Philly sports fans know Taryn Hatcher for her sideline reporting and coverage of the Eagles, Phillies, Flyers AND Sixers. But what you might not know is that she's a serious foodie. Between games and broadcasts, she's snacking on everything from nostalgic South Jersey panzerotti to Michelin-level tasting menus. Along with all her food recs, Taryn's stories from the sidelines are peak "only in Phil...

It's hot out - perfect chips and salsa weather! Aidan Milligan and Luke Keating are in the studio with Delicious City to talk about Aidan's Salsa , but their story is about much more than a delectable dip. The two friends are following their dreams of becoming entrepreneurs, an extra special pursuit for two young men with Down syndrome. At Aidan's Salsa, the mission goes beyond great taste. They e...

New week, new eats! Eli and Marisa debate the great leftovers question, and discuss what to do about food fest burnout (and how to avoid it, from both attendee and organizer perspectives). For this episode's Whatcha Been Eatin', it's everything from caviar-topped Caesar salad to the cheesesteak that finally converted Eli to appreciate a Philly staple. Let us know where you've been eating: @delicio...

Philly based Pizza Freak Co. is reinventing the frozen pie. With a specialized Freak Frame and a vision for everyone to have delicious pizza without leaving their home, Chef Brad Daniels whips up perfectly crispy slices for the Delicious City crew. After hearing this crunchy ASMR, you're going to want to stock your freezer ASAP. Best Bites this week range from a sushi omakase to swordfish tacos, a...

Chicken meat sticks, Philly restaurant news, and some strong opinions about....well, you're just going to have to listen and find out. Speaking of meat sticks, Marcos Espinoza aka Fidel Gastro stops by with Side Project Jerky's newest flavors, and things get interesting fast. Dave catches us up on everything he's been up to for the past few weeks, from here to Chicago to Costa Rica. Plus, a packed...