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February 6, 2025

Big Winners from Philly's First Food Awards Party

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Big Winners from Philly's First Food Awards Party

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We’re at Live! Casino in South Philly for The Tasties, Philly’s first food awards ceremony hosted by the Delicious City Philly podcast. Philly chefs, restaurants, and all the people that make the food industry so special got a chance to win a coveted golden pig trophy. Host Trenae Nuri talked with some of the winners and sampled some of the city’s best food and drinks with City Cast Philly’s executive producer Matt Katz and producer Abby Fritz.  

WINNERS OF THE TASTIES 

Hero of Hospitality Award: Mayor Cherelle Parker

Best Emotional Support Sandwich: Bronco Cutlet at Farina Di Vita

Cocktails: Friday Saturday Sunday 

Hospitality: Vernick Food & Drink 

Best Late-Night Joint: Messina Social Club 

Next Level Neighborhood Spot: Royal Tavern 

Standout Baker or Pastry Chef: Chris Dipiazza  

Best Pop-Up or Supper Club: Habibi 

Breakout Chef: Melissa McGrath

Dish Wizard: Elvin of Provenance

Icon: Zahav 

Most Crave-Worthy Pizza Joint: Char  

Best New Restaurant: Illata 

Jim Burke Award For Culinary Excellence for Chef of the Year: Dionicio Jiménez  

Restaurant of the Year: Kayala 

Listen back to our chat with Chef Eli Kulp, co-host of Delicious City Philly, about how this idea came to life.

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