Delicious City Philly

Eli Kulp
  • 4.9 (49)
  • Food
  • Biweekly

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

  1. 2d ago

    Ep. 184: Your Hoagie Throwdown Champion Is...

    Hoagie Throwdown 2026 was an incredible day! Mother Nature couldn't curb our appetites - after postponing for a few weeks to avoid the nor'easter, we ended up with a beautiful day and heated competition, both in and out of the ring. We reveal who took the title of Philly's Hoagie Champion, and this hoagie might surprise you... Tag @deliciouscitypodcast on Instagram with your favorite picks, and if you're a chef in Philly and think you deserve a shot at the championship belt, get ready to throw down next year! (00:00) Hoagie Throwdown 2026 Is in the Books (08:02) The Results: Winner by 8 Votes & the Top 3 Revealed (17:09) Wrestling Recap: Luigi Primo & BTA (28:05) Whatcha Been Eatin': lamb, tofu and soup season  (38:53) Cheese Plates Are OUT (43:36) Midnight Pasta Rooftop Party Recap: Meatballs, Timbale & Focaccia 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. Watch us on YouTube Listen to us on Spotify Listen to us on Apple Connect with us on Instagram, and share your eating adventures by tagging us in your posts so we can talk about them on air!

  2. Oct 19

    Ep 183: FEASTival with Ari Miller and Nell Bang-Jensen

    FEASTIVAL, the annual fundraiser for FringeArts, returns on Wednesday 10/28. FringeArts CEO Nell Bang-Jensen tells Delicious City what makes this event the prime spot for performing arts and culinary arts to intersect, and what will wow you at this party! We also welcome Ari Miller of Post Haste, who's co-hosting this unique immersive event. He also recounts his days working at High Street and meeting Eli, and tells us what's next for Post Haste.  Speaking of incredible and tasty events, Hoagie Throwdown is FINALLY back this Sunday 10/25 at Other Half Brewing! We've got updates on hoagie competitors, a costume contest, and what to expect at this royal rumble of rolls. Get your tickets now. (00:00) Restaurants need table hooks for purses and jackets (06:48) Ari Miller talks Post Haste, exciting dinner collabs (15:15) Viral "Billion Layer Lasagna" (17:33) Nell Bang-Jensen, CEO of FringeArts (27:18) THIS SUNDAY: Hoagie Throwdown! Costume contest + competitors added (30:33) Best Bites: old favorites and spicy takes (41:18) The Dish: Halloween events and fall dinner collabs 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. Watch us on YouTube Listen to us on Spotify Listen to us on Apple Connect with us on Instagram, and share your eating adventures by tagging us in your posts so we can talk about them on air!

  3. Oct 12

    Ep. 182: Tired of pumpkin spice? Eat this instead: Fall in Philly

    Dave's back after a work trip and he can confirm: Philadelphia is the greatest food city there is. The gang shares what they're devouring now that the weather's chilly, including hot pot, baked wings, Turkish dishes and more.  AND: the road to Hoagie Throwdown leads to Other Half Brewing on Sunday, October 25th! Grab your tickets and get ready to sample ALL the hoagies so you can vote for your favorite and crown Philly's Hoagie Champion. Plus, live pro wrestling all afternoon, craft beer and local snacks, and good vibes all around. See more at DeliciousCityPodcast.com.  (00:00) Dave the compliance narc: banquet tables, Skittles and Dallas BBQ (05:18) The great Pumpkin Spice Latte debate (08:00) Hoagie Throwdown: October 25th! Get tickets now (16:59) Whatcha Been Eatin': Biscoff trend, fresh feta, ramen and wings (30:51) The Sauce: Restaurant news from Bar Caviar, Field Day, Caroline's and more 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. Watch us on YouTube Listen to us on Spotify Listen to us on Apple Connect with us on Instagram, and share your eating adventures by tagging us in your posts so we can talk about them on air!

  4. Oct 5

    Ep. 181: Inside Almanac, Philly's Japanese-American Cocktail Bar

    What do you get when an American speakeasy meets Japanese craft cocktails? You get Almanac, which has been recognized across Philly and the US as one of the best new bars serving creative drinks that just hit. Over a round of highballs, Vy To and Rob Scott tell us about how they balance Japanese and American styles on their menu, and their focus on hyper seasonal flavors… and, BREAKING NEWS: they're working on a companion space in Rittenhouse! (00:00) Hoagie Throwdown New Date: Sunday 10/25 (03:00) Midnight Pasta Dinner on Saturday 10/10 (08:49) Vy To and Rob Scott from Almanac cocktail bar 18:30) Teasing their new bar in Rittenhouse (27:58) Cocktail Tasting: Cashew High & Boca Water Highballs (40:12) Best Bites of the Week (45:58) The Dish: Pop-Ups & Events Around The City 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 Listen to us on Apple Watch us on YouTube Connect with us on Instagram, and share your eating adventures by tagging us in your posts so we can talk about them on air.

  5. Sep 22

    Ep. 180: Luigi Primo Brings the Sauce for Hoagie Throwdown

    Pro wrestler and pizza maker Luigi Primo, reigning champion of the Hoagie Throwdown, is coming back for more THIS SUNDAY at Other Half Brewing in Fishtown! We're taking a look at some of the amazing hoagies that you can sample at the event, and Luigi talks about his path through the Philadelphia wrestling scene, his unforgettable Sandman "kendo stick hoagie" story, and how he actually trains for matches by making pizza. Plus, Eli didn't know he was attending a Benson Boone show at Mario Carbone's star-studded wedding at The Grill in NYC.  (00:00) — Hoagie Throwdown hype & Eli's sweet getup (06:55) — Luigi Primo enters the ring (08:27) — Recapping Last Year's Event: The Sandman's kendo-hoagie-stick (14:34) — Reading Gabbagool like a Gabba-fool (21:57) — Weirdest things people put on a pizza (28:20) — Luigi's pizza  training method (54:26) — Mario Carbone's wedding, Benson Boone's secret backflip & the "Sauce Boss" 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 Listen to us on Apple Watch us on YouTube Connect with us on Instagram, and share your eating adventures by tagging us in your posts so we can talk about them on air.

  6. Sep 14

    Ep. 179: Mayo on Italian Hoagies: Delicious or Sacrilegious?

    If you had a magic wand and could keep one Philly restaurant open for at least 50 more years, which would you pick? With the news of a handful of beloved institutions closing, we talked about the ones that we'd be lost without. Hoagie Throwdown is less than 2 weeks away - get your tickets and chow down with us on Sunday 9/27! Eli, Marisa and Dave play a rapid-fire game to determine which hoagie is our ultimate favorite, plus match-ups of toppings and sides. When you can only pick one, these choices are freakin' hard! Just when we thought we knew everything about each other's tastes… (looking at Dave, who puts mayo on Italian hoagies…!) Plus: Whatcha Been Eatin' has us longing for more shore days, and the Sauce is packed with the latest restaurant and food news you need to know. (02:05) Restaurants we want around forever (08:53) Hilarious "Throwdown of Hoagies" Game (22:12) Whatcha Been Eatin': Oxtail ravioli, scallop risotto and more (44:03) The Sauce: restaurant news in and around Philadelphia We could not do this 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 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 Listen to us on Apple Watch us on YouTube Connect with us on Instagram, and share your eating adventures by tagging us so we can shout you out on the podcast

  7. Sep 7

    Ep. 178: The Caviar King of Philly, Gary Shusman

    Philly's having a big caviar moment, and it's thanks in part to Gary Shusman. The hottest restaurants in the city partner with Caviar XS to upgrade their dishes with the smoothest, freshest caviar there is, and Gary loves converting the uninitiated into caviar fanatics. We talk pairings, fish, and Gary's background in nightlife that led him to become the Caviar King of Philadelphia. Plus: Incredible quiche, pierogis and pepper pot soup in Best Bites... Win tickets to Hoagie Throwdown on YouTube (entry deadline is 9/8) or get yours before they're gone right here... and the two Philly spots that got their flowers from Bon Appetit.  (00:58) Savor summer flavors before they're gone (07:30) Gary Shusman of Caviar XS (20:32) Oysters + caviar = winning combo (27:09) Best Bites: the greatest quiche Eli has ever tasted (37:47) Last chance to win Hoagie Throwdown tickets! (41:20) Two Philly restaurants highlighted on the new Bon Appetit list (44:36) The Dish: don't miss these pop-ups and dinners We could not do this 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 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 Listen to us on Apple Watch us on YouTube Connect with us on Instagram, and share your eating adventures by tagging us so we can shout you out on the podcast

  8. Aug 31

    Ep. 177: Cooking for the Philadephia Eagles with Tim Lopez, Live from PHL Airport

    Fly, Eagles, Fly… right into PHL. Delicious City is live at the Philadelphia International Airport, and we're joined by former chef to the Birds, Tim Lopez. Tim's book Kickoff Kitchen has a recipe for every NFL city, and these are dishes that he'd cook for the Eagles as they were on the road to the Super Bowl a few years ago (and yes, we did try on Tim's ring). He tells us about the players habits and superstitions, why he didn't include a cheesesteak recipe in his book to rep Philly, and what the top tailgate cities in the country are.  Plus: Alex Pearlman (@pearlmania500) has a lot to say about cheesesteak egg rolls, and we dive into our late summer faves with Whatcha Been Eatin'.  Thanks to our partners PHL Food & Shops for supporting this episode. We'll be back at the airport on 9/8 and 10/22, so if you're flying out of PHL, look for us in the B/C terminal!  (01:00) Food recommendations when traveling (05:07) Can you bring a cheesesteak onto a plane? (09:07) Whatcha Been Eatin': Eli, Dave and Marisa dive in (28:20) Comedian Alex Pearlman crashes the podcast (29:57) Tim Lopez, chef and author of Kickoff Kitchen (42:45) "Devouring the competition" (44:37) Tailgate culture HOAGIE THROWDOWN: We're less than a month away! Get tickets and we'll see you on 9/27. 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 Listen to us on Apple Watch us on YouTube Connect with us on Instagram, and share your eating adventures by tagging us in your posts so we can talk about them on air.

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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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