Yes, Chef! We binged Season 3 of the Bear and we’re going over the highlights, the myths and the Easter eggs on the show. Plus: everything we’ve been eating this week, and a deep, dark, and crunchy confession from Eli.

• (00:00) Dave isn’t here this week, so our producer Sara - and Marisa’s fellow DJ at WMMR - is stepping in
• (04:27) Where in the world are you listening? We want to know! If you’re an far-flung Delicious City listener, send us a message on Instagram (@deliciouscitypodcast) from your corner of the world and let us know how you found this podcast, and we’ll shout you out on a future episode
• (06:54) Winner, winner, oyster dinner: we pull a name out of the hat for our Oyster House drawing. Thanks again to everyone who filled out our survey to enter!
• (10:44) Whatcha Been Eatin’: Shore snacks with Marisa, Eli’s salatim spread, a BBQ pop-up with Dave and Sara, and bites from the Jersey burbs
• (24:11) Eli gets a confession off of his chest that blows us away
• (29:36) Eli’s Pop Quiz: How did this quintessential Philly food get its name?
• (32:04) Food News: Center City places have discounts for city workers, a Polish spot that Eli is excited to try, and the Delicious City Hot Dog launches this week at Royal Tavern - try it and tag us!
• (38:58) The Bear: we go over what we loved, what confused us, and Chef Eli answers YOUR questions about the show

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!

Chef Nicholas Bazik has worked his magic all over Philly for nearly two decades, and now his most exciting concept yet is bringing French flair to Headhouse Square. We talk culinary technique, the pain and pride of opening a restaurant, and why Paris vibes will never go out of style.

00:00 Eli tells us about a signature black and white pasta dish that came to him out of nowhere

06:47 Nicholas Bazik is opening Provenance in Headhouse Square, and reservations are now live! His resume in Philly includes La Chinesca, Fork, Russet and more. This next restaurant is going to be a Parisian experience unlike any that we’ve ever seen before here

09:16 Provenance, meaning “origin,” is house in a 200-year-old building, and this week has been nuts for Nich trying to get things ready. How do you keep up?

14:00 French cuisine is back!

23:00 Nich recently did a collab in Paris and tells us about that, plus the restaurants that have inspired him

35:07 In It to Win It: We announce a winner for a Morea gift card, thanks to Center City District! We tee up the next giveaway, which is close to home for Eli 🙌

38:29 Best Bites: Eli has a perfectly simple dish at High Street, Marisa makes a pizza at a Mediterranean BYO, and Nich visited a restaurant that just got named in Philly Mag’s Best of Philly list for 2024

47:57 Rosenbergers iced tea now has a buzzed beverage for summer! Marisa and Nich crack one open

50:26 Events and Pop-Ups: a cookbook release, a Japanese pasta pop-up, Vernick goes to New Jersey, a Semita festival… Keep an eye on our Instagram @deliciouscitypodcast for more!

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!

Eli, Marisa and Dave have been eating around Philly a ton this week, so there’s lots of tips and treats in this episode. Tag us on Instagram and Facebook to let us know where you’ve been eating.

• (00:00) What happens when you leave cabbage in the oven for 8 hours? Chef Eli has the answer
• (07:32) We’re getting caught up on season 3 of The Bear, and you should too - recap episode is coming later this month (7/29)! Send us your thoughts on the show and your questions for our resident chef on Instagram: @deliciouscitypodast
• (09:14) Whatcha Been Eatin’: Eli tells us about banana ketchup. Who loves orange soda? Dave loves orange soda! Marisa has been hitting as many pop-ups as possible this summer, and a recent fave is “Greek-ish”
• (32:46) Royal Tavern on Passyunk in Philly is putting a Delicious City Dog on their menu! We figure out what to top it with: Hot mustard? Relish? Roasted tomatoes?
• (49:50) Food News: Dumplings galore, a Picnic in time for summer, and a BIG ANNOUNCEMENT about the next Manna Main Course… you don’t want to miss this chef lineup on September 26th!

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!