Delicious City Philly

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 beyond Taco Tuesday. Dionicio and Mariangeli also remember the emotional moment they accepted last year's Chef of the Year trophy at The Tasties, and why that particular award was so meaningful. Plus: the return of La Tamalada, the unofficial pregame to The Tasties on Sunday, February 1st! And speaking of that party, we have a ton of updates on what you'll eat, drink and experience there, so let's dive in… (00:00) Stadium pro tip for wine lovers (07:04) Dionicio Jiménez and Mariangeli Alicea Saez (14:15) Community engagement in Kensington (29:48) Win a trip to Mexico - Eli's never been! (38:48) La Tamalada: All the details (44:44) The Tasties: What you'll eat, drink and experience (01:03:24) The Dish: Events, Pop-Ups and Collabs   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.

Happy Holidays and Happy Victory Monday (GO BIRDS!) Delicious City will be back in the studio in January with fresh finds and lots of food news for 2026. In this special bonus episode, legendary food critic Craig LaBan turns the tables and interviews Eli, Marisa, and Dave in front of a live audience. The conversation, recorded on stage at The Fillmore during Philadelphia Inquirer Food Fest in November, dives deep into the podcast origins and everyone's unique culinary journeys. Craig also asks for Michelin picks, since the guide hadn't hit Philly yet at the time of recording - listen to find out whose predictions were on point! 00:00 Thanks for another great year! 01:32 We're live at Inquirer Food Fest 03:33 Delicious City origin stories 18:40 How restaurant culture has evolved in Philly 26:06 How will Michelin affect the food scene 39:47 Recent Best Bites 44:27 Michelin predictions We are so excited for 2026 and look forward to continuing to bring you tasty content for your food loving ears as well as great events such as The Tasties – Philadelphia's Biggest Night in Food – Delicious City tailgates, and of course, Hoagie Throwdown 2.0! Cheers to an incredible 2025 and we look forward to an even more thrilling 2026! 🥂

It's been another year of unforgettable meals. From friends' living rooms to Philly's luxury hotels, we scoured the city for the best bites of the year so we could bring them to YOU to share. Thank you to our podcast family for a great 2025! Listen as we recap the highlights of the year, announce The Tasties People's Choice nominees, and catch up with Trashy Wall Art creator Braden Young. 03:27 Eli's gifts 10:30 Braden Young of Trashy Wall Art 26:45 Our Best Bites of 2025 48:48 Vote Now for The Tasties People's Choice Nominees 54:52 The Sauce: events and dinners around Philly 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.

Greg Vernick is in the studio with a major exclusive: Emilia, his new Italian restaurant, is coming to Fishtown. Years in the making, Chef tells us all the details - plus his Philly-rooted culinary journey, what makes Fishtown such a special neighborhood, and how he builds an all-star team. Eli, Marisa and Dave also run down where to score the best pasta sauces, salads, and chocolate chip cookies in the city. We've also got updates on The Tasties, Philly's biggest night in food, happening on February 1st at Live Casino and Hotel. Listen for the list of amazing bites you'll be treated to at the ceremony and afterparty. There's also a brand new award and grant for up-and-comers in the industry: the Future Tastemaker Award. Nominate the next food and hospitality star now at DeliciousCityPodcast.com.  00:00 Dave doesn't do salads 08:29 The Tasties: Submissions Open for Future Tastemaker Award 12:06 Greg Vernick 23:45 Details on Emilia, Greg's new restaurant 42:52 Best Bites 59:19 The Tasties: Food Vendors & more 01:02:49 The Dish: So many Seven Fishes dinners! 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.

The Tasties are back with even more nominees, because there's so much to celebrate in the Philly food scene! Eli, Marisa and Dave tell us who's up for Chef of the Year, Best New Restaurant, Craft Cocktail Excellence, the Icon Award and more. Get tickets at DeliciousCityPodcast.com, walk the red carpet on February 1st, enjoy the best bites in the city, and be with us LIVE to see who takes home the Golden Pig. Plus: follow @deliciouscitypodcast on Instagram for updates on how you can nominate the best in the biz in a few special categories. 00:00 Nominee party recap 03:33 Tasties Gift Box: get yours before 12/10! 04:50 Tasties Nominee List for 2026 28:27 The Sauce: Chef and Restaurant News 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.