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. Want some more Philly news? Sign up for our daily newsletter, Hey Philly We’re also on Instagram: @citycastphilly Have a question or comment? Call or text us at 215-259-8170 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here Go Birds!