Big Winners from Philly's First Food Awards Party
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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