The Delicious City Philly podcast is bringing back The Tasties — Philadelphia’s ultimate night of food and hospitality — on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia, with proceeds from the festivities benefiting Philabundance.
Following a sold-out inaugural awards ceremony last February, Chef Eli Kulp and the Delicious City Philly team, featuring Philly’s favorite radio producer Marisa Magnatta and food influencer Dave Wez (aka @FeedingTimeTV) are excited to once again celebrate the culinary talent and hospitality of Philadelphia. Attendees will begin their evening by walking the red carpet at 4 p.m., with the 14-category awards ceremony taking place from 5 to 7 p.m., followed by an unforgettable after-party experience.
This year, The Tasties are introducing the Future Tastemaker Award, which will recognize outstanding hospitality professionals under the age of 30 — whether they work in the kitchen, behind the bar, or as part of a restaurant service team. Three future tastemakers will be awarded $1,000 scholarships that can be used toward tools and equipment that support their craft, as well as wine, spirits, or hospitality courses that help them continue growing and advancing their careers. Team members can be nominated through the Delicious City website.
Tickets are priced at $190 per person for those wanting to attend both the awards and the party, or $95 for those who would only like to attend the post-ceremony celebration. VIP tickets are also available for $250, which includes a one-hour reception with an exclusive array of food and beverages before the ceremony. Proceeds raised from The Tasties will go directly to supporting Philabundance.
“Having worked with Philabundance for decades through Preston & Steve’s Camp Out for Hunger, I’ve seen how vital their mission is for our neighbors facing food insecurity,” said Magnatta, who is also a Philabundance board member. “I’m honored that we can use Delicious City and the Tasties to help raise more awareness and critical funds to support their goal of ending hunger in Philadelphia. We believe that food brings people together, and that spirit of community is exactly what The Tasties is all about.”
Tickets are currently on sale and can be purchased at deliciouscitypodcast.com/the-tasties.
