Ep. 136: The Tasties Tix + Sake, Soup, and Soul Food on Broad
Eli, Marisa and Dave hit up a ton of new spots in and around Philly over the past few weeks, and in this episode, they'll tell you which ones should be at the top of your list. Then they welcome the newest Delicious City partner, Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley. He's a newcomer to Broad Street, but a seasoned connoisseur of soul food, and he brings a taste of his menu to the studios (along with a few strong drinks!). And drumroll, please… The Tasties are BACK! Early bird tickets for Philly's biggest night in food go on sale November 4th at 9am at DeliciousCityPodcast.com. The awards ceremony and party will return to Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia on Sunday, February 1st, 2026. If you thought last year was epic, wait til you see what we've got in store this year - you don't want to miss it. 00:00 Ever been drunk on air? 04:21 Whatcha Been Eatin': Sake, soups, and Virginia eats 22:41 Kitchen + Cocktails by Kevin Kelley 39:46 The Tasties: Ticket Info 44:04 The Sauce: Food news and restaurant moves  Thank you to our partners Peter Breslow PR and Kitchen + Kocktails for fueling this episode And of course, we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are: In the mood for fresh, fast and healthy? Then you need to be dialing up the Honeygrow App and ordering your favorite salad or noodles. And if you're a Sriracha lover, Honeygrow has just launched their seasonal Sriracha Tahini Stirfry. Use discount code DCPodcast to get $3 off any order of $20 or more when you order from the Honeygrow app. 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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Ep. 135: Saif Manna's Secret Cookie Ingredients
Ever had sumac in a cookie? Manna Bakery is popping up all over Philadelphia with Chef Saif Manna's beautiful and tasty treats. He joins Eli, Marisa and Dave in studio to reveal some of the more creative ingredients that go into his baked goods. He tells the story of his culinary journey tracing back to cooking with his grandma as a child, to launching Philly's first Levantine inspired baking pop-up and creating unique bites for special collabs with the city's most sought-after chefs. Make sure you're following on Instagram for a special announcement this week about The Tasties: @deliciouscitypodcast 00:00 Leftovers and 'soup genres' 07:39 Saif Manna of Manna Bakery 38:51 Best Bites: Saquon Barkley's steakhouse order, and a vegan burger 50:00 The Dish: Spooky spots and Michelin anticipation And of course, we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are: In the mood for fresh, fast and healthy? Then you need to be dialing up the Honeygrow App and ordering your favorite salad or noodles. And if you're a Sriracha lover, Honeygrow has just launched their seasonal Sriracha Tahini Stirfry. Use discount code TASTY to get $3 off any order of $15 or more did you order from the Honeygrow app. 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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Ep. 134: Feeding Time TV Goes To Italy
Ciao! Dave's back from an epic adventure across Europe, and he came back with mouthwatering stories from wine tours and mortadella in Italy to top-tier tapas in the Canary Islands. Meanwhile, Philly's been serving up its own buzz with award-winning chefs and restaurants making national headlines. The gang recaps all of it, plus plenty of pop-ups and hidden gem openings in all corners of the city. 01:28 Hit 'em with the "Konichiwa" 04:00 Dave's Trip to Italy and Spain 21:07 Philly Chefs Get National Recognition 23:18 Whatcha Been Eatin': Melon, full moons and Pac-Man 47:58 The Dish: Events and Pop-Ups in Philly 50:09 The Sauce: Food and Restaurant News Of course, we could not do this without our amazing sponsors! Show them some love: In the mood for fresh, fast and healthy? Then you need to be dialing up the Honeygrow App and ordering your favorite salad or noodles. And if you're a Sriracha lover, Honeygrow has just launched their seasonal Sriracha Tahini stirfry. 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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Ep. 133: Happy Birthday to Us! 4 Years of Delicious City
Four freakin' years of Delicious City Philly! Eli's got a bunch of birthday surprises for Marisa and Dave, each one of them more mouthwatering than the last. Along the way we learn about juice box sake and the "rules" of omakase, east coast vs. west coast beer, and seasonal cake flavors that'll blow your mind. Indulge with us and see the celebration on Instagram: @deliciouscitypodcast. And thank YOU, Philly, for sharing this podcast with us all these years! 00:00 Catching up after a quick podcast break 05:29 Kevin Yanaga, The Sushi Whisperer from Yanaga Kappo Izakaya 15:00 Dave's omakase rant 33:55 A toast with Jake Atkinson, who brought us Human Robot beer 37:42 The Ballast Point Sale 49:54 Esy Arthur with a custom birthday cake from The Cake Vault 01:03:00 Crunchy ice cream cake hack And of course, we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are: In the mood for fresh, fast and healthy? Then you need to be dialing up the Honeygrow App and ordering your favorite salad or noodles. And if you're a crab lover, Honeygrow has just launched their seasonal Chesapeake Crab Stirfry and it's here just in time for summer. Use discount code TASTY to get $3 off any order of $15 or more did you order from the Honeygrow app. Valid through 9/8 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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Ep. 132: Go Birds! Where To Watch Football In Philly
The Philadelphia Eagles are 3-0. Red October is almost here. So where do you go to watch the games? Eli, Marisa and Dave name their favorite places to watch Philly sports (and get some good bites in the process), with a few that you might not expect as go-to spots. Plus, a ton of new restaurants to check out (aside from Borromini). 00:00 New cocktail trend: SnackTails 06:01 Bars and Restaurants to Watch Philly Sports 22:27 Whatcha Been Eatin': Kimchi spaghetti, anyone? 39:39 The Sauce: Philly's first women's sports bar and a cheesesteak rivalry And of course, we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are: In the mood for fresh, fast and healthy? Then you need to be dialing up the Honeygrow App and ordering your favorite salad or noodles. 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.
Delicious City Philly is the top-rated food and restaurant podcast in the Philadelphia area. Our show is 3 hungry people - Eli Kulp, Marisa Magnatta and Dave Wez - all with different palates, but one thing in common: we LOVE the taste of Philly, and there's a lot to love in this city of ours. We explore outside of the city limits, too, from down the Jersey shore to Pennsylvania Dutch country and everywhere in between. Every other Monday you'll get the latest food news, our Best Bites, and the scoop on area restaurants and bars. Plus, we sit down with the people who are making waves in this scene and bring their stories straight to you. Follow the show on Instagram: @deliciouscitypodcast
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