Delicious City Philly

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...

The gang's all here! Eli, Marisa and Dave are back together with Best Bites, food events and dinner pop-ups, and a guest whose restaurant is a longtime favorite of this podcast (and a nominee at The Tasties!). Sam Mink dives into the rich history of Oyster House, from the original location to the current faves on the menu that have kept Philadelphians coming back for over 50 years. Hear about diff...

Grab a snack and hit play: we've got a lot of eats for you. Delicious City welcomes Rachel Klein, who's bringing the plant-based flavor bombs she serves at Miss Rachel's Pantry into your home with a new subscription service. Eli and Marisa open up their food diaries for Whatcha Been Eatin', and you'll hear about a heartwarming experience at Philabundance Community Kitchen. 00:00 Marisa's moving ex...

You know Delicious City loves a *high class* sandwich, and today's guest has plenty to go around. Philly-based self-proclaimed pothead, comedian and activist N.A. Poe just announced that The Monto, a collaboration with the owners of Fergie's Pub, is coming to Old City this month. He gives us all the details on that, and the latest on Poe's Sandwich Joint, Poe's Side Piece in Human Robot, and the k...

We're cleared for takeoff! In this special episode of Delicious City, Eli and Marisa are live from the Philadelphia International Airport to celebrate PHL Cheesesteak Week. They cover the record-breaking cheesesteak moment that made history at the airport, talk to sandwich expert Mike Madaio about his new book dedicated to the city's greatest sandwiches, and welcome Kosuke and Tomomi Chujo to find...

Philly is lucky to have so many gluten-free options, all of them delicious. Kerri Sitrin of Sitrin Consulting and Radio Sara of WMMR and Breakdown Media joined Chef Eli in his kitchen to sound off on their favorite snacks and spots. This episode isn't just for the gluten-free gang - we also shout out spots for vegetarians and vegans, plus a few allergy-aware restaurants around Philadelphia where y...

Welcome to March in Philadelphia: one day it's 80 degrees outside, and the next it's snowing. Late-winter flavors are in season, but when you get that brief taste of warm weather, you're craving summer produce. If your palette is confused, you've come to the right place. With help from Josh Moore, aka @JoshEatsPhilly, Eli and Marisa create your Philly dining checklist, from multi-course dinners to...

You've heard about Gilda's outstanding breakfast sandwiches and creamy natas on Delicious City. Now, three years in, Brian Mattera is in the studio to reflect on how far this beloved Fishtown cafe has come. With guest co-host Josh Moore, aka @JoshEatsPhilly, they talk about the playful community spirit behind the food and the brand, connecting with the neighborhood through chef collabs and quirky...

In honor of the looming 250th birthday of America and 800th episode of "The Simpsons", The Simpson family took a trip to none other than the city of brotherly love, and we are here to untangle it. We cover the details you might have missed, what we would have loved to see in it, and most importantly… the food.  After reliving the latest "The Simpsons" episode, we run through the food that's been m...

Jill Weber has traveled the globe as an archeologist, and she brings touches of the cultures from her adventures (and her deep wine knowledge) back home to Philly so we can all experience it, too. As the founder of Sojourn Philly, Jill curates unforgettable dining spots, wine tastings, and creative collaborations, all inspired by her journeys. She's also a member of the Sisterly Love Collective, w...

We're still feeling the good vibes from The Tasties, and the gang has the most decorated winner from the night in studio: Dan Suro. If you've ever wondered what gives Tequilas its staying power, Dan and his family have the process locked in. We find out how Tequilas made a comeback after a fire in 2023, and how Philly rallied behind them. Dan's also the man behind La Jefa, an extension of Tequilas...

The Tasties, WOW! What started as a humble effort to spotlight Philly's food scene has grown into something truly special. Eli, Marisa and Dave recap the moments from the ceremony that tugged at our heartstrings, and the bites from the afterparty that made out mouths water.   Thank you to all of the nominees, the chefs and bartenders who served up an amazing spread that night, the staff at Live Ca...

Dave's back on the pod with Eli and Marisa, and there's a ton of Best Bites to recap. If you're getting cabin fever and don't know where to go eat, we've got you. Alyssa Termini of C-CAP, the Careers through Culinary Arts Program, stops in to talk about how she and her team are preparing the next generation of restaurant professionals in Philadelphia, and how you can help. Her students have worked...

Award winning restaurateur Ellen Yin stops by Delicious City's studio setup in The Back Room at High Street, and we left inspired! With High Street Hospitality Group, she launched multiple Philly restaurants that have become mainstays, with more on the way. Ellen does all of this while building community within the industry, whether it's through Sisterly Love Collective or by supporting a number o...

We're kicking off 2026 in The Back Room at High Street with one of Philly's favorite culinary couples: Dionicio Jiménez and Mariangeli Alicea Saez. They share an update on Cantina La Martina's transition and all the places you can now find them cooking across the area. We dive into what it means to give back, why Kensington will always hold a place in their hearts, and how Mexican cuisine goes far...