Derek Timm is the Host of 'Small Bites Radio' The #1 Listed Food Radio Show Philadelphia & South Jersey on Simplecast, iHeartRadio, Player FM, iTunes, Spotify, Pandora, Audible, Amazon Music, and many more distribution partners.
Small Bites Radio has been named Top Hospitality Shows on the Planet from 2020 – 2023, #Bluejeanfood.com named Top Philadelphia Lifestyle Blogs, Websites & Influencers from 2021-2023, Best Philly Food Blogs and Websites 2023, and nominated by Metro Philly Newspaper 2022 and 2023 Best of Philadelphia Arts & Entertainment.
Michael Corsetti got a following in the festival and event circuit with his fire roasted sweet corn. He opened a brick and mortar location with his corn being the name and adding a menu of bbq themed items. I had their Siracha honey wings, butter corn, spinach, baked beans, brisket Mac and cheese, whole rack of ribs, and corn bread. Prices were slightly below average which was a nice surprise with so many places being more than expected and the service was timely as they are take out only and had everything ready the exact time requested. Have you ever tried them? What are your favorite item or items?
As usual don’t forget to listen to the #1 listed “Food Radio Show Philadelphia” and the #1 listed “Food Radio Show South Jersey” Small Bites Radio.. For list or guests who have appeared on the show and more information click below:
Small Bites Radio has been named Top Hospitality Shows on the Planet from 2020 – 2023, #Bluejeanfood.com named Top Philadelphia Lifestyle Blogs, Websites & Influencers from 2021-2023, Best Philly Food Blogs and Websites 2023, and nominated by Metro Philly Newspaper 2022 and 2023 Best of Philadelphia Arts & Entertainment.
Sometimes I wonder where my head is at. After a visit to Zac’s I wonder again. Before stepping into their business, I never heard of them and then to find out they have multiple locations and one of them is at Lincoln Financial Field, I don’t know where I’ve been. How can I dare call myself a foodie? This place is AWESOME! The cheese burgers, hot dog, spicy fries, and chocolate milkshake were all amazing. Top that with fantastic friendly employees to go with reasonable prices and quick service, and this place is hard to beat.
Zac’s Hamburgers is a family operated business that truly believes in treating customers like members of the family. Their goal is to provide the most exceptional made-to-order meals and friendly service, at prices that won’t break the bank. At Zac’s, they have decades of experience feeding families throughout Delaware County. Founded with a single Crum Lynne location in 1984, Zac’s Hamburgers went on to launch an Aston restaurant in 1997. The Folsom branch opened its doors in 2009, and the Haverton restaurant was founded in 2010. At each of our family friendly restaurants, guests can expect to enjoy the same great selection of food and casual atmosphere that helped make our first eatery a success.
As usual don’t forget to listen to the #1 listed “Food Radio Show Philadelphia” and the #1 listed “Food Radio Show South Jersey” Small Bites Radio.. For list or guests who have appeared on the show and more information click below:
Small Bites Radio has been named Top Hospitality Shows on the Planet from 2020 – 2023, #Bluejeanfood.com named Top Philadelphia Lifestyle Blogs, Websites & Influencers from 2021-2023, Best Philly Food Blogs and Websites 2023, and nominated by Metro Philly Newspaper 2022 and 2023 Best of Philadelphia Arts & Entertainment.
DanDan restaurant is a popular Sichuan and Taiwanese restaurant based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is known for its vibrant and flavorful dishes inspired by the cuisines of Sichuan, China, and Taiwan. The restaurant’s name is derived from the Chinese word “dandan,” which refers to a type of spicy noodle dish. At the Wayne, PA location the ambiance is cozy and casual, providing a comfortable dining experience. Service was really personable and quick. The food was pretty good too. I really enjoyed the pork-filled dumplings in a sweet soy and chili oil sauce, 3 cup chicken which is dark meat chicken simmered with garlic cloves and basil in sweetened soy sauce, cooking wine and sesame oil, and also decent were filet of fish top with a sauce with ginger and scallions, served over a bed of bok choy. Overall it was an enjoyable experience and a good choice in the area.
As usual don’t forget to listen to the #1 listed “Food Radio Show Philadelphia” and the #1 listed “Food Radio Show South Jersey” Small Bites Radio.. For list or guests who have appeared on the show and more information click below:
Small Bites Radio has been named Top Hospitality Shows on the Planet from 2020 – 2023, #Bluejeanfood.com named Top Philadelphia Lifestyle Blogs, Websites & Influencers from 2021-2023, Best Philly Food Blogs and Websites 2023, and nominated by Metro Philly Newspaper 2022 and 2023 Best of Philadelphia Arts & Entertainment.
Whether you’re a fan of traditional Italian hoagies or prefer something more unique, Jersey Joe’s has something for everyone. I went with the cheesesteak with fries and both were fantastic. Much better than the average pizza joint variety, with decent high quality meat and really good fries. If you are in the area they are a good choice.
As usual don’t forget to listen to the #1 listed “Food Radio Show Philadelphia” and the #1 listed “Food Radio Show South Jersey” Small Bites Radio.. For list or guests who have appeared on the show and more information click below:
Small Bites Radio has been named Top Hospitality Shows on the Planet from 2020 – 2023, #Bluejeanfood.com named Top Philadelphia Lifestyle Blogs, Websites & Influencers from 2021-2023, Best Philly Food Blogs and Websites 2023, and nominated by Metro Philly Newspaper 2022 and 2023 Best of Philadelphia Arts & Entertainment.
Filipino food is a delightful culinary experience that brings together a unique blend of flavors, textures, and influences. You can expect rich and diverse flavors as they usually feature a combination of ingredients like garlic, onions, ginger, vinegar, soy sauce, and coconut milk, creating a symphony of flavors. This is a tiny little restaurant, but huge in providing great food and dining experience. I thoroughly enjoyed my time here. I had the Seafood Family Platter of Fried Tilapia, Shrimps, Grilled Squid, Salted eggs, Rice, and mini flan with a few pork BBQ on a stick, and Sizzling Beef Steak Tagalog which was really good. Everything was great and would come back again. If you’ve never been you really should visit.
As usual don’t forget to listen to the #1 listed “Food Radio Show Philadelphia” and the #1 listed “Food Radio Show South Jersey” Small Bites Radio.. For list or guests who have appeared on the show and more information click below:
Small Bites Radio has been named Top Hospitality Shows on the Planet from 2020 – 2023, #Bluejeanfood.com named Top Philadelphia Lifestyle Blogs, Websites & Influencers from 2021-2023, Best Philly Food Blogs and Websites 2023, and nominated by Metro Philly Newspaper 2022 and 2023 Best of Philadelphia Arts & Entertainment.
The Franklinville Inn is a renowned restaurant known for its elegant and charming atmosphere, exceptional cuisine, and rich history. The inn has been serving customers since 1786, making it one of the oldest continuously operated restaurants in the United States. The restaurant is housed in a historic building that exudes rustic charm and has been carefully preserved to maintain its traditional appeal. The interior features exposed brick walls, wooden beams, and a cozy fireplace, creating a warm and inviting ambiance for guests. Service was top notch as was the food as well. I started out the crab bisque that was out of this world. This crab bisque is a luxurious and creamy soup that showcases the delicate and sweet flavors of crab meat with a smooth and velvety consistency allowing the flavors of the crab meat to shine. My entree was the queen cut prime rib. It was a perfectly cooked, rosy pink interior, with juices flowing and an enticing aroma filling the air. Each bite was tender, succulent, and full of robust beef flavor. The marbling of fat throughout the meat added richness and depth to every mouthful. It was great! This sides of sherry mushrooms which were a delicious and savory dish combining the earthy flavors of mushrooms with the distinct sweetness and nuttiness of sherry wine and mashed sweet potatoes with cinnamon sugar butter were perfect compliment to the meal. Highly recommend a meal here.
As usual don’t forget to listen to the #1 listed “Food Radio Show Philadelphia” and the #1 listed “Food Radio Show South Jersey” Small Bites Radio.. For list or guests who have appeared on the show and more information click below:
Small Bites Radio has been named Top Hospitality Shows on the Planet from 2020 – 2023, #Bluejeanfood.com named Top Philadelphia Lifestyle Blogs, Websites & Influencers from 2021-2023, Best Philly Food Blogs and Websites 2023, and nominated by Metro Philly Newspaper 2022 and 2023 Best of Philadelphia Arts & Entertainment.
This place is a blast from the past for sure. As soon as you enter the doors it’s almost like going back in time by 30 years or more. That is not a bad thing either. The service was extremely friendly and quick, prices were great, and food was wonderful. I had their Texas Hot Dog which is a grilled hot dog topped with their homemade Texas Wiener Sauce, chopped onions, brown mustard, and on a grilled hot dog roll with a bag of chips. It hit the spot and was delicious.
As usual don’t forget to listen to the #1 listed “Food Radio Show Philadelphia” and the #1 listed “Food Radio Show South Jersey” Small Bites Radio.. For list or guests who have appeared on the show and more information click below:
Small Bites Radio has been named Top Hospitality Shows on the Planet from 2020 – 2023, #Bluejeanfood.com named Top Philadelphia Lifestyle Blogs, Websites & Influencers from 2021-2023, Best Philly Food Blogs and Websites 2023, and nominated by Metro Philly Newspaper 2022 and 2023 Best of Philadelphia Arts & Entertainment.
Cotardo’s Ristorante Italiano is a renowned small family owned Italian restaurant in South Jersey that has been delighting guests with its traditional Italian dishes for several decades. The restaurant’s interior is designed with a rustic Italian theme and soft lighting. The exceptional service created an unforgettable dining experience and the food was really good as well. The bread for the table was fantastic, the soup was delicious, and the chicken parmigiana with penne was delightfully cooked perfectly with a crisp exterior and juicy inside. I can see why so many have loved this place over the years.
As usual don’t forget to listen to the #1 listed “Food Radio Show Philadelphia” and the #1 listed “Food Radio Show South Jersey” Small Bites Radio.. For list or guests who have appeared on the show and more information click below:
Small Bites Radio has been named Top Hospitality Shows on the Planet from 2020 – 2023, #Bluejeanfood.com named Top Philadelphia Lifestyle Blogs, Websites & Influencers from 2021-2023, Best Philly Food Blogs and Websites 2023, and nominated by Metro Philly Newspaper 2022 and 2023 Best of Philadelphia Arts & Entertainment.
This is an old fashioned Chinese style restaurant and they excelled at what they provided during my visit. The service was the highlight being extremely friendly and personable. No surprises here, so I went with the basics and ordered the chicken and broccoli combination with fried rice, egg roll, and wonton soup. It was better than your average variety and prices were reasonable. If you live around this area they are a good choice for the normal American variety of expected Chinese dishes you could be looking for.
As usual don’t forget to listen to the #1 listed “Food Radio Show Philadelphia” and the #1 listed “Food Radio Show South Jersey” Small Bites Radio.. For list or guests who have appeared on the show and more information click below:
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D and L Coffee Service Inc. presents Small Bites Radio the #1 listed “Food Radio show Philadelphia” and #1 listed “Food Radio show South Jersey”. Stay tuned for the link of our newest episode with a fantastic lineup! #SmallBitesRadio has been named #14 out of the Top 30 Best Hospitality Shows on the planet for 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023, #23 Top Philadelphia Lifestyle Influencer in 2021, 2022, and 2023 and nominated by Metro Philly Newspaper as 2022’s Best of Philly Arts & Entertainment.
Show started with a slight technical difficulty and audio finally kicked in at minute and thirty seconds of episode and talk about Starbolt Philadelphia, Cleo Bagels Philadelphia, Jim’s Steaks, Center City Restaurant Week, Atlantic City Restaurant Week, Red Lion Diner Southhampton, Red Lion Inn Southhampton, and Sophie Restaurant opening on Locust St in Center City Philadelphia.
We had a fantastic conversation with Colleen Worthington at 43:10 of episode to talk about her new cookbook that you can preorder NOW being released on October 3rd ‘Kneaders Bakery & Café: A Celebration of Our Best Recipes and Memories’ published by Shadow Mountain. What began in Colleen Worthington’s kitchen twenty-five years ago has grown into a successful family-owned bakery and café business with time-tested, delicious recipes in this one-of-a-kind anniversary cookbook. For the first time, home cooks have access to popular recipes such as Overnight Chunky Cinnamon French Toast, Artichoke Portobello Soup, and Blueberry Sour Cream Pie. Beautiful and appetizing photos accompany each recipe.
Thrilled to talk to Scotland’s National Chef Gary Maclean and winner of MasterChef at 58:25 of episode about his new cookbook ‘The Scottish Kitchen: More than 100 Timeless Traditional and Contemporary Recipes from Scotland’ published by Appetite by Random House. A stunning showcase of Scottish cooking, with over 100 recipes celebrating this book is the very best of bonnie Scotland with the foreword by Sam Heughan the star of Outlander. We even talked about rugby for a while regarding Rugby World Cup and Scotland national rugby union team VS Springboks. From bustling cities to idyllic isles, this engrossing cookbook evokes one of the world’s most beautiful countries and its cuisines on every page. Wherever you may roam, The Scottish Kitchen brings you home, planting your kitchen firmly on the shores of Scotland.
Also joining us is Newbery and Caldecott honoree, award-winning, and New York Times bestselling author Grace Lin at 19:40 of episode provides a visual and storytelling feast as she delivers a groundbreaking, lushly illustrated, and beautifully written full-color book that explores the whimsical myths and stories behind your favorite American Chinese food in her new book ‘Chinese Menu: The History, Myths, and Legends Behind Your Favorite Foods’ published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers. Do you know the stories behind delectable dishes—like the fun connection between scallion pancakes and pizza? Or how dumplings cured a village’s frostbitten ears? Or how wonton soup tells about the creation of the world? Chinese Menu makes the perfect gift book for anyone who loves good food—and an even better story.
Had fun talking with Chef George Duran, Polylingual chef and comedian, renowned for Food Network’s Ham on the Street and TLC’s The Ultimate Cake Off at 02:05:20 of episode. Celebrated culinary artist Chef George Duran, renowned for his inventive approach to healthy gourmet cuisine, is concluding the summer and kicking off the Back To School Season, with a delectable ‘Labor of Love’ recipe collection. This year’s tantalizing repertoire features mouthwatering dishes like Grilled Vegetables with Mighty Sesame Tahini, succulent Absolutely Gluten Free Fried Chicken Breasts, and a refreshing Watermelon Mocktail or Cocktail – each infused with Chef Duran’s personal touch and incorporating his favorite products such as Mighty Sesame Co.®, Absolutely! Gluten Free®, and Wonder Melon™.
Celebrating ‘The Vermont Farm Table Cookbook: 10th Anniversary Edition – 150 Homegrown Recipes from the Green Mountain State’ published by Countryman Press we had on author Tracey Medeiros at 05:25 of episode. Now, after 10 years, author Tracey Medeiros has revised and fully updated this culinary tome to highlight the dedication of Vermont’s farmers, with brand-new recipes, photos, and local farm profiles. Including feel-good dishes like Vermont Cheddar Soup, Maple-Glazed Sweet Potatoes, Apple-Stuffed Chicken Breasts, homemade Vermont Maple Ice Cream, and so much more, readers can indulge in the comforting, farm-fresh flavors of all this beautiful state has to offer.
Loved catching up with Charisse R. McGill Owner/Producer of Lokal Artisan Foods/ French Toast Bites and new Executive Director of Farmers Market Coalition at 01:47:40 of the episode. McGill was hired by the Board of Directors after a nationwide search. McGill now leads the national non-profit that is dedicated to strengthening and supporting 8,000+ farmers markets across the United States, while providing real income opportunities for farmers and expanding access in local communities. Now in its 24th year, NFMW is an annual celebration that highlights the vital role farmers markets play in the nation’s food system, showcasing their value to customers, communities, local leaders and legislators. Leading up to and throughout NFMW, McGill will connect with farmers market operators through online town halls and in-person visits, including an in-person visit to the USDA Farmers Market in Washington DC.
Fall festival season is here and we talked to Chris Endrikat the Owner/Head Brewer of New Ridge Brewing Company at 01:27:24 of the episode. New Ridge Brewing Co. announces Roxborough’s first beer festival with the debut of Taps Under the Towers with a pig roast from Green Meadow Farm on Saturday, September 23, 2023, from 1:00pm to 5:00pm and on the same day they celebrate their return as the official beer vendor for Lincoln Mill Haunted House for the Halloween season. This brand new beer festival will benefit Friends of the Wissahickon, and take place outside the brewery, in the Roxborough Pocket Park. The event will feature unlimited beer samples from 20 local breweries such as Attic Brewing Company • Boardroom Spirits • Brewery ARS • Brewery Techne • Carbon Copy • Chestnut Hill Brewing Company • Dock Street Brewery • Human Robot • Iron Hill Brewery • Kings Road Brewing • Love City Brewing • New Ridge Brewing Co. • Other Half • Punch Buggy Brewing • Sacred Vice Brewing Company • Twisted Gingers Brewing • Two Locals Brewing • Wissahickon Brewing Company • Wrong Crowd Beer. Taps Under The Towers tickets are on sale now for $60 each, which includes unlimited sampling of all beers and a souvenir tasting cup. Food is pay as you go.
Reopening on October 4th we talk with Scott Smith the business partner of The Soup Bar in Palmyra, NJ at 02:18:05 of episode. With over 40 years of experience cooking in the finest restaurants, Chef Ed is ready and eager to deliver the best soup and food. That’s why they source their fresh ingredients from local farmers’ markets. No matter what time of year, you can be sure you’re eating the best of the season.
Last, but certainly not least we chatted with Dan Schulz and Jennifer Davis at 02:31:55 of the episode. They are part of Banned Camp and winner of the recently announced award of Best Comedy Banned Book Podcast 🙂 a comedy podcast where they read banned books and find out why they were banned in the first place. In each episode, they read a chapter of a banned book and offer our take on why it was banned in the first place. So grab a drink, sit back, and join us as we explore why some folks seem to be in such a rush to take us back to the dark ages, one banned book at a time.
You say you STILL NEED MORE!!! The Small Bites team consists of many segment producers and correspondents. Expect culinary tips and events from celebrity Chef Barbie Marshall who was awarded the title of Pennsylvania’s most influential chef by Cooking Light Magazine, Season 10 Hell’s Kitchen Finalist and appeared on Season 17 Hell’s Kitchen All Stars. You’ll be provided with latest food news and happenings from John Howard-Fusco who has been featured in the Courier-Post South Jersey (a Gannett newspaper), as a contributor for NJ Monthly Magazine, and a New York Times recognized blogger for Eating in South Jersey. The latest trends and food concepts from Chef Beth Esposito the Chef/Owner of Pink Garlic Private Events and Butcher’s Pantry in the Reading Terminal Market and has been spotlighted on The Rachael Ray Show, The Food Network programming, multiple appearances on Fox 29 Good Day, and many more television and radio outlets. Enjoy a funny joke from legendary joke teller Jackie “The Joke Man” Martling, the former head writer for “The Howard Stern Show”. Last but not least we also have freelance writer William Knowles, the personality behind “Around Town” for Bluejeanfood.com doing coverage and blog posts about events. Listen to Small Bites Radio worldwide on Simplecast, iHeartRadio,TuneIn, Stitcher Radio, PodOmatic, Player FM, iTunes, Spotify, Pandora, Audible, Amazon Music, and many more distribution partners.
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