Episode 53: Big-Time Bromances, Local Coffee Superstar, and Famous Peeps Etiquette

Nov 13, 2023

Delicious City is buzzing over Rival Bros Coffee, and we’ve got co-founder Jon Adams on this episode to explain their approach to java and how it reflects the bold and authentic spirit of Philadelphia. We also talk about one of the hottest new dining experiences in the city, Enswell, and Jon and Eli get swept up in culinary history - the convo was so absorbing that we lost track of time and had to be kicked out of our studio.

Also on this episode: 

• Dave Wez is out this week, but a bromance blossoms between Eli and Jon, or maybe Eli is just jealous of Jon’s hair… who can say?
• Marisa explains why she doesn’t have a coffee machine in her house, despite being a caffeine fiend
• Jon explains the Rival Bros origin story, and takes us back to his early days as a chef, including his wild experience making “edible rocks” at a Michelin star restaurant in Spain
• The gang discuss why chefs having FOH experience is key, as well as the benefits of cooking in a small space and the importance of gender diversity in the kitchen
• Shorthand for food orders: is it a lost art?
• Hot take: can you call yourself a chef if you’ve never run a restaurant?
• Jon talks about his time at Snackbar, and the crew trade stories about a living legend in Philly, Pierre Robert. The WMMR ladies in the room guess what his favorite restaurants in the city are, and at the very end of this episode you’ll hear whose guess was right!
• Best Bites: everybody loves Enswell, and not just because Jon is in the room - it’s legit. Other picks include a spot to elevate your lunch routine, pizza with perfect pepperoni cups, espresso soda and delicious dim sum
• Weird stuff happens in restaurants, and Eli’s got a particularly saucy story from his time in NYC. Plus: proper etiquette for when you run into celebs while dining out
• Food News: a doggie bar, a Bladerunner inspired ramen joint, and the country’s largest single-sponsor food drive is happening this week, Camp Out For Hunger!

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