Delicious City Philly

Eli Kulp
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Delicious City Philly

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. 3 DAYS AGO

    Ep. 101: The 50 Best Restaurants in Philadelphia, plus Tasties Best Bites

    Eli, Marisa and Dave continue their 100-episode celebration with more highlights from the Tasties, including their Best Bites from the event, and there were a ton of savory and sweet eats to choose from. Plus: the debate over the best restaurants in the city has been reignited thanks to Philly Mag’s annual list, but this time, we have an inside look at the process from Dave.  We’re still on a high from The Tasties, and we want to hear what you loved the most! Email deliciouscitypodcast@gmail.com or take our survey and let us know what your favorite moments were so we can make them bigger and better next year.  (00:00) Who was best dressed at The Tasties, and what does “Philly Fancy” mean? (06:32) Dave explains how he got involved in Philadelphia Magazine’s list of The 50 Best Restaurants, and Eli has *opinions* on this year’s ranking (39:05) Best Bites from the Tasties, part 2! Ice sculptures, sweet treats and more (52:02) Listen to the Tasties theme song, sung live at the ceremony (57:46) The Sauce: restaurant openings, Dave’s wagyu event, and Philly Mag’s Wine and Dine featuring a live podcast with Delicious City THIS THURSDAY at the Kimmel Center And of course, we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are: We’re thrilled to welcome Soom Tahini to the Delicious City family! As the gold standard in tahini, their commitment to quality and flavor is the perfect match for our celebration of Philly’s incredible food scene. 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.

    1h 10m

  2. FEB 10

    Ep. 100: Relive The Tasties, Philly’s Most Delicious Party

    One hundred episodes of Delicious City, a recap of The Tasties, AND a Super Bowl win?! What a week for Philadelphia! Blow the whistle!!  Seriously, though, we couldn’t have reached this 100-episode milestone without YOU, our loyal and hungry listeners. Thank you, thank you, thank you for listening to this podcast. Keep tagging us in your favorite spots on Instagram @delicouscitypodcast and tell your foodie friends to subscribe so we can grow the Delicious City family.  Now, on to the recap of Philly's first-ever chef and restaurant awards: 08:05 Eli tries his first Kandy Kake from Tastykake and we remember our school lunches from childhood 16:05 The Tasties Recap, Part 1: Ceremony highlights that inspire us and define the Philadelphia restaurant scene 45:48 Best Bites: Tasties Edition! There was so much food at this epic party 53:38 Events and Pop-Ups: What’s happening over Valentine’s Day Weekend 56:45 Philly Mag’s Wine and Dine at the Kimmel Center is happening on February 20th. Delicious City will be there, and we’ve got a special code for industry folks to get access to hundreds of wines at this event 01:00:00 A special song, just for the Tasties… And of course, we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are: We’re thrilled to welcome Soom Tahini to the Delicious City family! As the gold standard in tahini, their commitment to quality and flavor is the perfect match for our celebration of Philly’s incredible food scene. 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. See more at DeliciousCityPodcast.com and sign up for our newsletter to get our Best Bites delivered straight to your inbox.

    1h 2m

  3. JAN 27

    Ep. 99: Why We Love Hoagies with Liberty Kitchen

    Happy Victory Monday and GO BIRDS!! Today we talk to “The Deli Boys,” the tag team champions of hoagies: Matt Buddha and Beau Neidhardt of Liberty Kitchen. They give us the story behind their viral Kale Caesar hoagie and how they had to think fast to keep up with the sudden hype. We talk about Philly’s obsession with hoagies and why you DO NOT call it a “sub”, sandwich engineering (yes, it’s a thing) and how they ended up on the Drew Barrymore Show.  On February 2nd at Live! Casino, join us at The Tasties for an unforgettable night of culinary excellence. Ceremony tickets are sold out, but you can still join the afterparty on our website 00:00 Pescatarian scrapple and a global Guinness shortage 09:36 In It To Win It: We choose a winner for a $100 Varga Bar gift card. Listen to our next episode (#100!) for more prizes! 11:06 James Beard Nominations: Philly is well represented in this year’s long list 20:49 Events and Pop-Ups: Things are heating up in the middle of winter with plenty of places to try something new 35:06 Matt Buddha and Beau Neidhardt of Liberty Kitchen talk Drew Barrymore, pro wrestling, and sandwiches gone viral 01:09:35 Best Bites: Pizza, pasta, and reading Dave’s diary. Plus: Eli’s hot take on a certain pizza topping… And of course, we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are: We’re thrilled to welcome Soom Tahini to the Delicious City family! As the gold standard in tahini, their commitment to quality and flavor is the perfect match for our celebration of Philly’s incredible food scene. 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.

    1h 23m

  4. JAN 20

    Ep. 98: New Year, New Feasts, and New Restaurants in Philly for 2025

    GO BIRDS!! January is typically quiet for restaurants, but that hasn’t stopped Eli, Marisa and Dave from scouring Philadelphia for the best possible eats. Plus: we’re putting the final touches on the Tasties ceremony - it’s coming up fast, so follow @deliciouscitypodcast on Instagram and get to know the nominees. Want to win tickets to the SOLD OUT ceremony on February 2nd? Cast your vote for People’s Choice at DeliciousCityPodcast.com to enter.  (00:00) A trip down memory lane as the gang reminisces about their, let’s just say, questionable fashion choice (07:58) Whatcha Been Eatin’: Dave’s New Years Eve bang-bang, Eli has a seafood feast and describes the avant-garde dishes at Roxanne, and Marisa has a mix of Denver and Philly bites (22:20) Dave takes us through his shopping cart collapse - we can laugh about it now, even with a bruised rib. See the epic fail on Instagram: @deliciouscitypodcast (41:06) Tasties Updates: Ceremony tickets are SOLD OUT but you can still join us at the afters. Eli runs down all the chefs and restaurants who are ready to party with us (46:52) The Sauce: The word is out about Philly’s food scene, with restauranteurs from New York, D.C., Austin and beyond putting down roots here in 2025 And of course, we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are: We’re thrilled to welcome Soom Tahini to the Delicious City family! As the gold standard in tahini, their commitment to quality and flavor is the perfect match for our celebration of Philly’s incredible food scene. 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.

    1 hr

  5. JAN 14

    Ep. 97: Where Is Philly's Best Meatball? Alicia Vitarelli Tells All

    Rolling into 2025 with a BANG! Today we're joined by the Philly Food Scene's Biggest TV Supporter, Alicia Vitarelli. After 15 years on the air on 6ABC and living all over the city, she shares her favorite spots - old and new! The weekly magazine show "FYI Philly" she hosts will fellow 6ABC'ers has changed the business trajectory for countless restaurants. Hear how in today's episode.  (00:00) Toffee, toffee, toffee & nostalgic sandwiches.  (14:20) Alicia Vitarelli's long history with the Vetri restaurants  (29:50) The perfect Jewish Deli (34:30) What makes Levain Bakery so special.  (41:20) Best Bites (52:10) The Tasties Updates, the list of sponsors is growing which means more goodies for you!  (01:30:00) Events and Pop-Ups: where to celebrate Chinese New Year And of course, we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are: For the most tasty, healthy, and satisfying salads and noodle dishes in Philly, click here to order Honeygrow 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!

    1h 12m

  6. JAN 7

    Bonus Episode! Chocolate Talk With G Love with Christopher Curtin of Eclat

    Happy New Year! We’re taking a short holiday break here at Delicious City, but we’ll be back next week with brand new episodes and eats. In the meantime, here’s a present for you: a bonus episode featuring Philly’s own G Love, frontman of G Love And The Special Sauce, along with Christopher Curtin, chef and owner of Eclat Chocolate. The two collaborated on a chocolate bar that’s not only a delectable treat, but a service to our community: proceeds from the bar benefit Project Home. G Love and Christopher talk about what the project means to them, plus their favorite memories of Philadelphia, and how chefs and musicians both explore their artistry. The similarities might surprise you…  DON’T FORGET: Tickets for the Tasties on February 2nd are on sale now, and voting for the People’s Choice Awards is still open. Learn more at DeliciousCityPodcast.comand follow on Instagram for the latest: @deliciouscitypodcast

    30 min

  7. 12/30/2024

    Ep. 96: Food Trends That Should Die in 2025

    Happy Eating to everyone (except Dallas fans)! It’s the final Delicious City episode of 2024, so of course we’re going to look back on the last 12 months of mouth-watering food pics in our collective camera roll and decide what our favorite bites of the year were. We also reveal another round of nominees for The Tasties but this time, it’s the People’s Choice, which means YOU will decide who takes home the Golden Pig on February 2nd. Vote now at DeliciousCityPodcast.com!  (01:47) Dave has a surprise for us: a big bag of his favorite treats! (07:16) Announcing the People’s Choice Tasties nominees. You spoke, we listened, and now you can vote for the finalists. Get your tickets and come party with us on 2/2 (21:23) 2024 Recap: our best meals and moments of the year (33:21) Food trends that should die in 2025: Eli has one that he’s totally sick of, but Dave disagrees... (38:09) The Sauce: Restaurant and chef news from all over Philadelphia. UPDATE: Since this recording, Sang Kee Duck House has reopened! Dave takes us there on Instagram: @deliciouscitypodcast And of course, we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are: For the most tasty, healthy, and satisfying salads and noodle dishes in Philly, click here to order Honeygrow 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.

    49 min

  8. 12/23/2024

    Ep. 95: Pastries, Pizza and Porchetta with Kelsey Bush and Sara May

    At Delicious City, we love our pastries. We also love our wine. Bloomsday Cafe offers the best of these worlds without the fuss: just great tasting treats and great company. Kelsey Bush and Sara May stop in (with goodies!) to tell us how their female-led restaurant on 2nd Street has blossomed. Plus: lots of New Years Eve dinners and parties to choose from, so start making your plans now!  (00:00) Million dollar bananas and other weird performance art (05:51) Kelsey and Sara tell Eli and Dave how nostalgia informed the aesthetic of Bloomday and also their new bakery Loretta’s, from the name to the pastry offerings (17:23) Here’s why you should never sacrifice the quality of your ingredients (24:28) Eli learns about a sweet snack that’s a regional staple (how did he not know about this?). Plus, Dave goes on a ketchup tangent  (32:13) In It To Win It: We’ve got your chance to win a tour with Founding Footsteps. It’s a great way to explore the city! (37:25) Best Bites: we dive into desserts from Loretta’s, Kelsey and Sara share their favorite spots, Eli completes his peking duck quest, and the porchetta that Dave is obsessed with right now (59:08) The Tasties are shaping up to be a spectacular party on February 2nd. Get your tickets now! (01:02:48) Events and Pop-Ups: where will you be ringing in the new year? And of course, we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are: For the most tasty, healthy, and satisfying salads and noodle dishes in Philly, click here to order Honeygrow 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!

    1h 10m
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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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