Delicious City Philly

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 Ameri...

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...

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 w...

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 ou...

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 Philadelp...

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-...

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! (08:2...

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 hom...

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 oyste...

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 favorit...

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 E...

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 Phi...

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...

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 Ba...

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 th...

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) Mabr...

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 v...

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.  ...

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...

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...

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...

Heads up, Delicious City fam: due to some technical difficulties, this episode may sound a bit different. We'll be back to normal next time, and no, we do not have drunken lisps in real life. Head to our Instagram @deliciouscitypodcast for videos from the studio (that all sound normal!). Speaking of Instagram, one of Philadelphia's original foodie influencers @josheatsphilly is here to talk about...

Eclipses, earthquakes and eats, oh my! Not even Mother Nature can stop us from trying every bite in the city of Philadelphia. Let's dive into this jam-packed episode of Delicious City, complete with insider info, a giveaway announcement, and a special discount for listeners The solar eclipse was underwhelming for us here in Philly, but what does NOT disappoint is our good friends Jen Carroll and B...

What are your favorite snacks? Well, we all have our opinions, but today we have the perfect guests to be on an episode that is fully dedicated to those salty, crispy treats. "Hit it, Snacktime!" You hear us say it in every episode of Delicious City, and now, Snacktime themselves have joined us in the studio. We have a little April Fools fun in this hour of snacking, crunching, reminiscing, and lo...

We're fresh off of our first Delicious City Happy Hour, and we can't thank you all enough for joining us! We recap that great event, and on the other side of the coin, we run down a fantastic chef's tasting that Eli, Marisa, and Dave all took part in. Plus, we welcome a guest whose Mexican dishes are getting national attention. There's something for everyone in this episode. Here's what you're goi...