Ep. 66 Liz Grothe of Couch Cafe is Fearlessly Silly and Talks Her Scampi Journey
Release Date: 05/13/2024
Ep. 91: Tasties Nominees and Award Winning Cheese
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Happy Thanksgiving! We’re thankful for you, our Delicious City fam. Today we’re recapping the list of nominees (so far!) for , which are happening on February 2nd at Live! Casino and Hotel in Philadelphia. Plus, a friend of the show stops by with some fragrant, creamy treats. (00:00) Marisa asks: Is Rittenhouse now the Mecca of caviar? (06:12) The Tasties! We run down the categories that have been announced so far by our Philly friends on Instagram (follow @deliciouscitypodcast to keep up with the rollout), plus why each of these nominees is deserving of a Golden Pig. Even more will be...
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Ep 90: It’s Turkey Time with Delicious City
Delicious City Philly
While we roll out the nominees for The Tasties on Instagram this week (follow @deliciouscitypodcast to be the first to know), we’re in the studio getting ready for one of the biggest foodie holidays of the year: Thanksgiving. Plus, we run down all the great spots we’ve been eating and drinking as Philly embraces autumn. (00:00) Marisa’s out, but the boys have leftover whiskey from last week’s episode, so what could go wrong? And, in another life, what would Eli’s rapper name be? (02:37) Whatcha Been Eatin’: Dave’s Wagyu fat-washed dirty martini, Eli’s Indian restaurant...
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Ep. 89: Beverage Branding Master Steven Grasse
Delicious City Philly
This episode of Delicious City is fueled by whiskey with notes of crabs, canine and corpses… sounds wild, we know, and the stories behind each of those whiskeys are just as intoxicating as the spirits themselves. Steven Grasse is today’s guest, and his agency Quaker City Mercantile has created brands like Hendrick’s Gin and Sailor Jerry. Now, there’s a few new beverages in the works, which we get to taste in the studio - and he brought some extra for you, DC fam, to potentially win! (00:00) A cucumber a day keeps the doctor away! (05:07) Steven Grasse of Art in the Age is here,...
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Ep. 88: Dining Destinations and the New Eater App
Delicious City Philly
Hungry for a getaway? This episode of Delicious City may inspire wanderlust… We cover local getaways, regional hot spots and must-visit restaurants across the country with our guest, Ernest Owens. He tells us which new places he’s curious about, and the classics that he goes back to again and again (and why!). Plus: Ernest breaks down the new Eater app, a must for any foodie’s phone. (00:00) The Tasties are happening on February 2nd, 2025, and tickets are on sale now! (04:10) Eater Philly editor Ernest Owens explains how, as one of the longest running online foodie resources, they...
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Ep. 87: Craig LaBan Reviews Philly’s Ever Evolving Food Scene
Delicious City Philly
Happy Halloween! In this fully masked episode, the Delicious City team talks to Craig LaBan himself—a man truly dedicated to his craft. For over 25 years, this acclaimed restaurant critic and writer has eaten his way across town and back in relative anonymity, which is quite a feat in the digital age. His reviews in The Philadelphia Inquirer have shaped the city’s food scene for decades, and he reflects on all this and more in a special interview with Delicious City that peels back the curtain… (00:00) We’re all wearing masks today, but not only because we’re in the Halloween...
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Bonus Episode: The Tasties – Philly’s Premier Restaurant Awards Show for Chefs and Hospitality Stars
Delicious City Philly
Announcing The Tasties, Philadelphia’s first-of-its-kind award show dedicated to celebrating an incredible year for the city’s vibrant restaurant scene! Join us as we honor the best-in-class chefs and hospitality professionals who make Philadelphia’s food culture so remarkable. In addition to industry awards, we’ll be featuring the People’s Choice category, where you can participate in the voting and help your favorite spots win the coveted bronze piggy award! Early Bird Tickets are on sale now for $150, offering you access to the full awards ceremony and the post-event celebration,...
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Ep. 86: Dave’s IHOP Nightmare, Halloween Costumes, and Scary Good Eats
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Which Philly chef would make the best Beetlejuice? How about the Joker? We pair our foodie friends with fitting Halloween costumes. Plus: Dave’s got serious beef with IHOP, and we’ve got a ton of picks for dining around town. Don’t listen to this episode hungry! (00:00) Eli enlightens Sara, who’s in for Marisa, and Dave on the origin of the phrase “86” (02:21) Eli names his top sandwich in America (05:17) Whatcha Been Eatin’: Eli’s education in Thai cuisine, Dave has a whole duck at a new Chinatown restaurant, and the sandwich that saved Sara. Plus, the guys learn that...
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Ep. 85: Adult Spaghetti-O's, Spinal Jelly, and Chef Dane Demarco
Delicious City Philly
World’s Best Hot Dog. Oreo Pancakes. Gnocchi Mac and Cheese. Dane DeMarco has taken the best foods from their childhood and updated them for our “grown up” palate using top notch ingredients at Gass and Main. The small but mighty restaurant has been open for about two years now in New Jersey, an easy PATCO ride for city dwellers. We dive into the inspiration for the mid-century modern spot, plus a few brunchy and bizarre Best Bites… (00:00) Soup season is on its way! (05:15) Dane describes the ‘world’s best hot dog’ that’s served at Gass and Main and what makes it special ...
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Ep. 84: Wyatt Piazza’s Kiddo is Both Playful and Sustainable
Delicious City Philly
Sustainability is not always easy to commit to when you’re running a restaurant, but Wyatt Piazza and his team at Kiddo are making it a priority. He tells Eli and Marisa about the restaurant’s efforts to create an adaptable, seasonal menu that sources local ingredients, from regional produce to guinea fowl from a nearby farm. The result is a menu is full of colorful dishes that inspire childlike wonder. (00:00) More and more late night happy hours are popping up, and Marisa’s into it (05:06) Wyatt Piazza hit the one-year milestone with Kiddo, which has been a wild adventure, both...
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Ep. 83: Happy Freaking 3rd Birthday To Us!
Delicious City Philly
Delicious City Podcast is now THREE YEARS running, and we can’t thank you enough for sharing your Philly food adventures with us! Our typical agenda goes out the window for an episode and in its place we have a bunch of surprise guests, and even a big ol’ birthday cake. (03:16) Dave had to dip at the last minute, but he’s with us in spirit… and in life-size poster form (04:05) Randy Rucker is our first surprise guest of the day! The “caviar fairy” brings us treats and tells us what’s new at River Twice and Little Water (22:24) Peter Breslow, a supporter of Delicious City...
info_outlineWith 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 story behind Couch Cafe, the in-home dinners that Liz began after she quit her corporate job. She tells us how her own couch became the hottest seat in town, and the crew discuss how collab culture in Philly has rapidly grown in the past few years
(00:34:00) Liz reveals the debut plans for Scampi, and Italian concept opening this summer in the spot that Neighborhood Ramen currently occupies (but not for much longer!)
(00:47:22) Best Bites include a mini golf breakfast, a classic pizza, oyster with ramp sauce, and a pork gyro
(01:00:47) Bored with burgers and dogs on the grill? Try something new this Memorial Day Weekend! Eli, Marisa and Dave suggest local businesses that’ll bring ice luges, mechanical bulls, oyster shuckers and even a mobile hibachi grill to your house party
(01:14:04) In It To Win It! We’re partnering with Oloroso for your chance to win an amazing Spanish experience right here in Philly. Listen for the secret word and DM it to @deliciouscitypodcast on Instagram to enter. Visit olorosophl.com to learn more.
(01:18:43) Food News: several Philly mainstays are celebrating milestone anniversaries, like Pumpkin and Vetri Cucina. Plus, two cheesesteak mainstays have big announcements, and a couple coffee shops opening up soon
(01:26:46) Pop-Up Run-Down - Festival season is in full swing!
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