Archive for the ‘Jawn Appetit’ Category

Jawn Appetit: (Episode 159) Samuels and Son Seafood

Sunday, November 10th, 2019

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It’s not every day that you get a chance to go behind the scenes of one of the biggest seafood wholesalers in America. So when the folks at Samuels and Son Seafood allowed us to take a peek behind the curtain, we jumped at the chance. So join us on a very unique look at some the food you order in and around Philadelphia BEFORE it comes to your plate… enjoy!!

Jawn Appetit: (Episode 158) Condesa

Thursday, October 31st, 2019

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The team that gave us the amazing Suraya and Pizzeria Beddia has come together once again to bring us the Mexican-inspired Condesa… can lightning strike three times? And on this episode of Jawn Appetit, we spend WAY too much time talking about the best – and worst – Halloween candy…

Jawn Appetit: (Episode 157) Vernick Fish

Wednesday, October 16th, 2019

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Chef Greg Vernick has a stable of excellent restaurants, so it’s no surprise that his newest – Vernick Fish – has instantly made a name for itself in a crowded Philadelphia food scene. We also discuss several other high-profile openings around town, including the Brooklyn import Emmy Squared.

Jawn Appetit: (Episode 155) Center City Restaurant Week – Fall 2019

Friday, September 20th, 2019

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Where should you dine during Center City Restaurant Week? Which one of the city’s top 50 restaurants is now at Philadelphia International Airport? And, most importantly… how should you play Uno? We answer all of those questions and lots more in this edition of Jawn Appetit…

Jawn Appetit: (Episode 154) Bite 4 The Fight/Chef Robert Irvine

Monday, September 16th, 2019

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Recently, we were honored to host a live show as part of the Bite 4 The Fight food festival, a fundraiser held in honor of Makenna Ann Massi to help raise funds for families facing pediatric cancer. The Fight On Makenna Foundation was created by the Massi family to honor Makenna’s memory, and at the first annual Bite 4 The Fight festival, we were able to taste some of the best food that the Philadelphia area has to offer. During our show, we were joined by Chef Robert Irvine, host of the hit Food Network show ‘Restaurant Impossible’ and author of the “Family Table” cookbook.

Jawn Appetit: (Episode 153) Philadelphia Distilling

Wednesday, September 4th, 2019

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We’re not just about food here on Jawn Appetit… on this episode, we take a trip to Philadelphia Distilling to sample some Bluecoat American Gin as well as their other amazing spirits. We also visited Beyonce’s favorite bakery, and explain how tailgating got a lot easier for Eagles fans.

Jawn Appetit: (Episode 152) La Calaca Feliz

Wednesday, August 28th, 2019

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Our trip around the Fairmount section of Philadelphia continues as we made a stop at La Calaca Feliz to see if their exceptional Yelp, Google and TripAdvisor reviews told the whole story. We also give kudos to Pizzeria Beddia for another amazing honor and wonder if all of the calories in a mukbang are really worth it…

Jawn Appetit: (Episode 151) Chef Todd Lewis/Chef Kurt Evans

Wednesday, August 28th, 2019

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We recently had a chance to partner with Eastern State Penitentiary for their Hidden Lives Illuminated program to discuss the intersection of food and the criminal justice system. In our first interview, we sat down with Chef Todd Lewis, Director of the Culinary Arts Program at the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections. And for our second interview, we talked with Chef Kurt Evans, the culinary adviser for the Drive Change program in Brooklyn, NY and the founder of the End Mass Incarceration Dinner series.

Jawn Appetit: (Episode 150) Dessertcrazy

Sunday, August 18th, 2019

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Dessertcrazy isn’t just a great place for sweets if you’re on keto… their cookies, cupcakes, brownies and blondies are some of the tastiest treats in the city? And it may be too soon to call, but… is Popeye’s new chicken sandwich the best in the game?

Jawn Appetit: (Episode 149) Live at the 2019 Philadelphia Podcast Festival

Monday, August 5th, 2019

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Recorded LIVE at the 2019 Philadelphia Podcast Festival, Len Webb and Kennedy Allen of The Black Tribbles joined us for a tasting of international snack foods that left a rancid taste in all of our mouths. We also debated the best cheesesteak, pizza and dessert spots in Philly, and wondered what we all would do if we had super powers…