Episode 52: Slow Drinks, Fermentation Conversations, and Potato Chip Flavor Fantasizing
Release Date: 10/30/2023
Ep. 66 Liz Grothe of Couch Cafe is Fearlessly Silly and Talks Her Scampi Journey
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With Memorial Day Weekend fast approaching, the Delicious City gang have scoured the internet (i.e. we polled our followers) for the best beach experiences that’ll turn a typical holiday weekend into a legendary party. We’ve got the info for you, plus the scoop on the new restaurant from the mind of Liz Grothe, self-described “fearlessly silly” Philly chef. (00:00:00) Everybody vote for Dave Wez for Philly Mag’s Influencer of the Year award! (00:07:04) Liz Grothe tells us about how she landed in Philadelphia, via a food safety job involving cheesesteaks (00:27:45) The...
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Ep 65: Josh Eats Philly talks Tacos, Brunch and Social Media
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Heads up, Delicious City fam: due to some technical difficulties, this episode may sound a bit different. We’ll be back to normal next time, and no, we do not have drunken lisps in real life. Head to our Instagram @deliciouscitypodcast for videos from the studio (that all sound normal!). Speaking of Instagram, one of Philadelphia’s original foodie influencers @josheatsphilly is here to talk about social media, brunch spots you can actually score a reso at, and Cinco de Mayo plans. 00:00 Marisa had to bail at the last minute, so producer Sara is joining in on the conversation 03:38 We...
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Ep. 64 Jen Carroll and Billy Riddle Announce a Philly Food Tour
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Eclipses, earthquakes and eats, oh my! Not even Mother Nature can stop us from trying every bite in the city of Philadelphia. Let’s dive into this jam-packed episode of Delicious City, complete with insider info, a giveaway announcement, and a special discount for listeners The solar eclipse was underwhelming for us here in Philly, but what does NOT disappoint is our good friends Jen Carroll and Billy Riddle joining us for an update on their many food projects We cover how they landed back in our city during the pandemic, get an update on their cooking classes and events, and they make a...
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Episode 63: A Snacky Show with Snacktime, a Big Announcement and Stories from the Road
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What are your favorite snacks? Well, we all have our opinions, but today we have the perfect guests to be on an episode that is fully dedicated to those salty, crispy treats. “Hit it, Snacktime!” You hear us say it in every episode of Delicious City, and now, Snacktime themselves have joined us in the studio. We have a little April Fools fun in this hour of snacking, crunching, reminiscing, and looking forward to the future, including: Merch Madness Update: The bracket has been narrowed down to the final championship round. Listen to find out how you can win a merch bundle from all...
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Episode 62: Merch Madness, "El Chingon" Defined, Our Happy Hour Recap
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We’re fresh off of our first Delicious City Happy Hour, and we can’t thank you all enough for joining us! We recap that great event, and on the other side of the coin, we run down a fantastic chef’s tasting that Eli, Marisa, and Dave all took part in. Plus, we welcome a guest whose Mexican dishes are getting national attention. There’s something for everyone in this episode. Here's what you're going to hear in this episode: Happy Hour at Paulie Gee’s was a DC family affair. The beer! The pizza! The 90s decor! We had a blast getting to know our listeners IRL Chef Carlos Aparicio of...
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Episode 61: The Bear Chat, "Name The Flav" with 1-900, Chef's Tasting for 2 Giveaway!
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Delicious City is back with a *sweet* new episode. We welcome Ryan Fitzgerald of 1-900-ICE-CREAM. His small-batch ice cream combos will satisfy your sweet tooth, and his flavor names are some of the most creative. We put him to the test to name our own fictional flavors. Vote for your favorite on Instagram: @deliciouscitypodcast - Ryan tells us he’ll create a limited edition pint based on our votes! Episode 61 is brought to us by our friends at Forsythia restaurant in Old City where chef Christopher Kearse's modern French food continues to wow guests. Listen to find out how you...
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Episode 60: Hoagie Hero, South Philly Stories and an Upcoming Beer & Pizza Happy Hour
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Hoagies are the fabric of Philadelphian society. They fuel our long days and late nights. They bring us together at the deli counter. Our orders show off our individuality: are you an extra hot peppers kinda guy, or a seeded roll only kinda gal? Our own Hoagie Hero (as voted by you, Delicious City listeners, in the Tasties awards) Jason Okdeh tells us how this special sandwich has put him on a path to success and allowed him to foster community around his shop, Farina Di Vita. Plus! Jae explains how he went from having a pasta pop-up to an award winning shop that sells fresh and tasty...
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Episode 59: The 50 Best Restaurants in a City of Pop-Ups (plus a Gift Card GIVEAWAY!)
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Philadelphia Magazine’s annual list of 50 Best Restaurants always sparks controversy in our food scene. Who’s in? Who’s out? What does “best” mean, anyway? We discuss it all in a riveting conversation with Philly Mag’s food editor, Kae Lani Palmisano. We've also got new music from our friends in Snacktime, AND something for you, loyal listener, to potentially win! Plus This! Eli brings his homegrown “rooftop juice” to share with the crew. It’s fire! Our friend and self-described “food history nerd” Kae Lani impresses all of us with her ability to expertly balance so many...
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Episode 58: For the Love of Local Wine, BYO Pairing Ideas, and Plenty of Pop-Ups in Philly
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A glass of wine can elevate a meal from good to great with a single sip. Pair local eats with local drinks, and you’ve got a match made in foodie heaven. That’s what this episode of Delicious City is all about! The folks from Mural City Cellars join us in studio and quickly become our favorite guests ever when they crack open a bottle of wine for us that’s not even on bar shelves yet! No offense every other amazing guest we've ever had on here, but.....did you bring wine? Plus: a HUGE event announcement in Food News that podcast listeners can get early access to, so listen closely....
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Episode 57: A Mythical Chef Guest, 2023 Restaurant Retrospective, and a Soup Dumpling Hack
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The first episode of 2024 is here! Delicious City’s first guest of the year is a man who is known by one name, like Madonna, Bono, and Slash… Shola runs one of the most exclusive dining experiences in Philly at his Studio Kitchen in the BOK building, wowing everyone who sits at his table with his unique take on modernist cuisine. Plus: a 2023 Restaurant Retrospective, and what we’re most looking forward to in the new year! Some of the DC cast are embarking on *Dry January* and discuss non-alcoholic options that still taste good without booze Shola talks about his journey to...
info_outlineWe’re taking it slow with special guest Danny Childs on this episode of Delicious City. Danny is the founder of Slow Drinks, specializing in foraging ingredients for world-class cocktails. You’ll wonder what you can pluck from your own backyard to use in the kitchen after hearing this episode.
Here's what else was discussed:
- Eli opens the show up by telling us about the time he cooked for Robin Williams in NYC amongst many other High profile peeps
- Danny explains how his new book will help you discover the deliciousness growing all around us, and how to forage and ferment so that herbs and produce don’t go to waste
- We hear Danny’s origin story, moving up the ranks from a server at Chickie’s and Pete’s to an in-demand botanical bartender. He also talks about his travels to South America and working with indigenous populations on their farms
- The gang discusses their favorite brands of mayo and dream soda flavors
- Best Bites include a few of mind-blowing vegan and veggie dishes and a next-level omakase experience
- Dave denounces counterfeit ketchups in this edition of Wit Wez
- Creative potato chip flavors. What would be your dream potato chip flavor?
- A chef conference coming up in the springtime
- A new cheesesteak spot in the burbs
- Plus a few other notable openings restaurant
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
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