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.

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!

We all know that Philadelphia is the birthplace of America, but our city is steeped in so much history that there’s stories even longtime locals may not know. That’s where Founding Footsteps comes in. Founder and tour guide Tim McAleer drops in to Delicious City with Philly facts and his favorite food spots.

• (00:00) Are we ready for the holidays yet?
• (05:08) Tim tells us why Founding Footsteps is known for guiding “Philadelphia Tours With Good Storytelling And Bad Jokes”
• (14:18) The importance of small businesses and what makes them special
• (27:55) Tim runs down the different tours they offer: BYOB, comedy-infused, dark and spooky, and of course, holiday tours
• (36:35) Whatcha Been Eatin: Dave has multiple cheesesteak spots for us to try, Eli’s review to Jaffa Bar, and Tim’s favorite pizza
• (47:16) The Sauce: the gang gives us the latest chef and restaurant news

Tickets to The Tasties are available now! Head to DeliciousCityPodcast.com for VIP packages, holiday gift add-ons, and to see the nominees and People’s Choice categories

And of course, we couldn't do this without some incredible partners:

• 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.