We're still feeling the good vibes from The Tasties, and the gang has the most decorated winner from the night in studio: Dan Suro. If you've ever wondered what gives Tequilas its staying power, Dan and his family have the process locked in. We find out how Tequilas made a comeback after a fire in 2023, and how Philly rallied behind them. Dan's also the man behind La Jefa, an extension of Tequilas that specializes in award-winning cocktails.

• (00:00) Eli's Super Bowl angst
• (06:04) Dan Suro of La Jefa and Tequilas
• (14:06) Running a family restaurant for generations
• (30:57) Wit Wez: Tipping delivery drivers
• (32:35) Whatcha Been Eatin': breakfast tacos and shrimp sliders
• (45:58) Food News and Chef Moves

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The Tasties, WOW! What started as a humble effort to spotlight Philly's food scene has grown into something truly special. Eli, Marisa and Dave recap the moments from the ceremony that tugged at our heartstrings, and the bites from the afterparty that made out mouths water.

Thank you to all of the nominees, the chefs and bartenders who served up an amazing spread that night, the staff at Live Casino and Hotel, plus everyone who added the extra flavor to make The Tasties an unforgettable experience. Most of all, thank YOU for showing up to celebrate Philly hospitality! The full list of award winners is up at DeliciousCityPodcast.com. Tag us in your best bite of the night on Instagram: @deliciouscitypodcast

• (01:47) Happy birthday Chef Eli!
• (07:22) Behind the scenes at The Tasties
• (17:21) Emotional moments from the ceremony
• (42:51) Best Bites from afterparty
• (54:29) Events, Pop-Ups and Collabs in Philly

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Dave's back on the pod with Eli and Marisa, and there's a ton of Best Bites to recap. If you're getting cabin fever and don't know where to go eat, we've got you. Alyssa Termini of C-CAP, the Careers through Culinary Arts Program, stops in to talk about how she and her team are preparing the next generation of restaurant professionals in Philadelphia, and how you can help. Her students have worked on Delicious City events like Hoagie Throwdown, and they'll be at The Tasties, which is THIS SUNDAY 2/1! Who will take home the Golden Pig? Get your tickets and join us at Live Casino & Hotel to find out. DeliciousCityPodcast.com has all the info.

• (00:00) James Beard Semi-Finalists
• (07:49) Alyssa Termini from C-CAP
• (20:21) Best Bites: New spots and old favorites
• (33:30) Enough with neon signs and garden walls!
• (41:31) Tasties Updates: Philly's biggest night in food
• (46:02) The Saucy Dish: Special dinners, food news and more

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Award winning restaurateur Ellen Yin stops by Delicious City's studio setup in The Back Room at High Street, and we left inspired! With High Street Hospitality Group, she launched multiple Philly restaurants that have become mainstays, with more on the way.

Ellen does all of this while building community within the industry, whether it's through Sisterly Love Collective or by supporting a number of charity events and initiatives throughout the city.

Plus: Eli and Marisa dive into the latest food news for 2026, and dish out more details on The Tasties.

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• 00:00 A 90's video room at the Tasties?!

• 07:00 A conversation with Ellen Yin

• 15:30 Philabundance is doing amazing work

• 25:52 Greg Vernick's story about Ellen: confirm or deny?

• 28:33 More Tasties vendors and experiences!

• 39:36 The Sauce: Chef news and restaurant openings

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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

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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

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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.