Delicious City Philly

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 edition of The Sauce with major restaurant openings, hot takes (sorry, England), and a heads-up about those Iron Hill gift cards.
00:00 Marcos Espinoza aka Fidel Gastro with Side Project Jerky
14:00 Wit Wez: clean up after yourself!
20:30 Southeast Asian Market was packed: tips and tricks
27:18 Whatcha Been Eatin': a packed menu
45:03 The Sauce: Chef and Restaurant News
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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 different types of oysters and why they're so succulent, how Sam found out that the restaurant was honored by the James Beard Awards, and what's next for the Sansom Street staple.
00:00 Food delivery robots: yay or nay?
06:08 Sam Mink of Oyster House
09:48 History, switching locations and family-run ethos
24:53 Best Bites: a massive bluefin tuna, modern Mexican and beef tartare sliders
46:21 The Dish: Events and Pop-Ups in Philly
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.
Connect with us on Instagram and, of course, share your eating adventures with us, as well as tag us in your posts so we can talk about them on air!

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 experience at PCK with other Philly influencers
09:46 Eli's food diary and Philly stickers
12:14 Whatcha Been Eatin': everything we loved and then some
28:17 Rachel Klein of Miss Rachel's Pantry brings us vegan cheese
50:35 Food news, with lots of local restaurant openings
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.
Connect with us on Instagram and, of course, share your eating adventures with us, as well as tag us in your posts so we can talk about them on air!

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 kitchen at Poison Heart. Plus: James Beard nominees for 2026, spring events and dinners in Philly, and we figure out exactly what a "spice bag" is.
(00:00) James Beard nominees: Philly represent
(12:58) N.A. Poe of Poe's Sandwich Joint and more
(13:45) The Monto: Irish and Italian collide in Old City
(16:27) Activism around legalizing cannabis
(31:05) What are spice bags?
(38:40) Best Bites: the best thing we ate this week
(51:51) The Dish: Events and Pop-ups in April
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.

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 out how they're spreading Philly love across the globe at Nihombashi Philly Tokyo.
(08:01) Mike Madaio, author of 'A History of Philadelphia Sandwiches'
(14:34) World's longest line of cheesesteaks
(18:45) Never-fail airport snacks
(23:15) Philly-based restaurants at the PHL airport
(35:57) Kosuke and Tomomi Chujo of Nihombashi Philly Tokyo
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.