Delicious City Philly

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 the resilience it takes to carve out a space in Philadelphia's food scene.
(00:00) Marisa ate a salad, Cyclospora be damned
(05:35) Raquel Dang and Luis Ledesma of Baby's Kusina
(14:27) They opened the weekend the Eagles won the Super Bowl
(15:39) The trip that defined their menu
(26:24) Best Bites: a Bang-Bang-Bang
(38:23) The Dish: Events and Pop-Ups for the rest of July
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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 by donating food, volunteering, or simply picking up a bottle of Mama-Tee's flavored olive oil.
Plus: Eli, Marisa and Dave talk donuts, dumplings and brunch in Whatcha Been Eatin', and run down the latest chef and restaurants news in The Sauce.
(05:10) The Bear: the final season is here
(07:25) Dr. Michelle Nelson for Mama-Tee Community Fridge
(17:53) Cheesesteak Flavored Olive Oils
(25:11) Whatcha Been Eatin': the bites we're still thinking about
(48:14) The Sauce: Coming soon to the Philadelphia food scene
SAVE THE DATE: On Sunday Septmeber 27th, it's a Delicious City showdown for the ages... mark your calendar. More details soon! 
We could not create Delicious City Podcast without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are:
If your restaurant or company wants to be in the headlines for all the right reasons, click here to discover how Peter Breslow Consulting and PR can take your business to the next level
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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 details on Jean, and recaps his experience at the James Beard ceremony and what the nomination means to him. Eli explains why he loves the adrenaline of a slammed dinner service, and everyone shares a round of Best Bites (with a few different stops to find freshly baked bread).
(00:00) Marisa's impressive backflip
(05:35) Chef Evan Snyder of Emmett, his James Beard experience
(11:45) Announcing Jean, the new concept upstairs from Emmett
(20:39) Best Bites: McDonald's, scallops and freshly baked bread
(37:33) The Dish: summer specials and Philly events
And of course, we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are:
If your restaurant or company wants to be in the headlines for all the right reasons, click here to discover how Peter Breslow Consulting and PR can take your business to the next level
Social media and digital content are two of the most important things you can create for your brand. Check out Breakdown Media, a one stop shop for all of your marketing needs.
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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 experience that was unforgettable.  Subscribe on YouTube to see all the incredible bites! Marisa has the scoop on everything there is to eat at FIFA Fan Fest, and Dave had an indulgent meal with two fascinating (and very different!) dinner guests. 
00:00 FIFA Fan Fest is the Philly Coachella
07:28 Zach Posnan of Brass Monkey Bread Co. makes insanely great bagels
23:05 Whatcha Been Eatin': prime rib and corn pizza
29:45 Chef Eli's Trip to Spain: where to eat and what to drink
49:47 The Sauce: Chef and Restaurant News with lots of local openings
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If your restaurant or company wants to be in the headlines for all the right reasons, click here to discover how Peter Breslow Consulting and PR can take your business to the next level
Social media and digital content are two of the most important things you can create for your brand. Check out Breakdown Media, a one stop shop for all of your marketing needs.
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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 Dancerobot. And we ask about the secret to scoring a seat at the hottest omakase in the city…
Plus: other Philly chefs and restaurants at the Beard awards, everyone's Best Bite of the week, Eli's highlights from Spain, and we dish on the latest events and pop-ups in Philly, complete with hot dogs and donuts. 
00:00 Eli's back from Spain!
05:00 Chef Jesse Ito of Royal Izakaya & Sushi and Dancerobot
06:04 The moment he won Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic
17:50 A new take on Japanese cuisine
23:30 Best Bites
35:23 The Bear: what we loved and what's BS 
39:00 The Dish: Food Events, Chef Collabs, Philly Pop-ups
And of course, we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are:
If your restaurant or company wants to be in the headlines for all the right reasons, click here to discover how Peter Breslow Consulting and PR can take your business to the next level
Social media and digital content are two of the most important things you can create for your brand. Check out Breakdown Media, a one stop shop for all of your marketing needs.
Listen to us on Spotify
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Connect with us on Instagram, and share your eating adventures by tagging us in your posts so we can talk about them on air.