Episode 184

Small Bites Radio has been named Top Hospitality Shows on the Planet from 2020 – 2024, #Bluejeanfood.com named Top Philadelphia Best Philadelphia Lifestyle Blogs and Websites from 2021-2024, Best Philly Food Blogs and Websites 2023-24, Top 25 Philly Food RSS Feeds in 2024, nominated by Metro Philly Newspaper 2022-24 Best of Philadelphia Arts & Entertainment, and WINNER of Metro Philly Newspaper 2023 Best of Philadelphia Arts & Entertainment. Our latest show is so big it is 3 hours long with some of the biggest names in the food and entertainment industry!!! We were thrilled to chat at 01:49:23 of the episode with Anthony Gargano of PHLY Sports and ‘The Anthony Gargano Show’. A legend in Philly’s sports and culture landscape, Anthony “The Cuz” Gargano made his triumphant return to the Philly sports talk landscape again exclusively on PHLY Sports. We chatted about stadium food, East Greenwich Little League fresh cut fries, moving to a fully digital platform and much more. Had lots of fun at 44:45 of the episode with Lisa Lucas and Debrianna Mansini, known for their work in Hollywood’s entertainment industry, co-host Corona Kitchen, a weekly Facebook Live and YouTube cooking show. Lisa Lucas is a professional writer/producer/actor who has worked on over 37 TV series including The Bachelor on ABC, Work of Art on Bravo and Emmy winning My 1st Time on NBC. Debrianna Mansini is an actor, writer, and activist known for her role as Fran in AMC's Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul, and playing opposite Oscar winner Jeff Bridges in Crazy Heart. These dynamic women have recently released a captivating cookbook, ‘That Time We Ate Our Feelings’ from Apollo Publishers.The book celebrates the bond between food and friendship.This quirky, hands-on volume features original recipes for all meals of the day, plus snacks, side dishes, cocktails and mocktails, and options for vegans, vegetarians, gluten-free, and dairy-free diets. Enjoyed talking to Chris Harrop the General Manager of The Morris. Restaurant and Klara Ladyzhensky the Assistant Manager of The Morris. Restaurant at 01:19:20 of the episode. The Morris Restaurant rebranded and reopened its doors in 2023 after closing during Covid. It was previously known as “The M. Restaurant”. The restaurant is attached to The Morris House Hotel, a hotel, wedding/event venue, and historical landmark. It's completely new ownership and they have no affiliation with The M. The Morris. Restaurant serves classic American fare and handmade craft cocktails. Guests can dine in their newly renovated dining room, or the outdoor heated courtyard that doubles as an event space. They are well known at The Morris Restaurant for their weekend Brunch service. Some of the brunch menu highlights are Find the Bottom Mimosas: finish your first bottle of champagne, and the second is on the house! A savory hit is the Eggs “Bennies” with toasted english muffin, pork roll, poached eggs, and hollandaise sauce. A sweet hit is the French Toast with thick cut brioche, cinnamon batter, whipped cream, blueberries, and maple syrup. At 21:50 of the episode a great new opening talking to Rey Reynosa of Mamajuana Café Philly. Mamajuana Café, located at 1000-1032 Frankford Avenue is 10,000 square feet and consists of 350 seats in the dining area, plus 30 bar seats and a patio that will seat 60 people to be opened in time for summer. They are known for their mouth-watering Latino cuisine, Mamajuana Cafe boasts an array of dishes that celebrate the vibrant flavors of the Caribbean, Hispanic, and South American culinary heritage. From scratch-made sauces that evoke the essence of the Dominican Republic to Colombia, each plate is a testament to their unwavering commitment to authenticity and quality. The menu, carefully curated by Executive Chef Alexis Rosario, who has been with Mamajuana Café for over 15 years, and Chef Jose Zarazuela. Then at 02:06:15 of the episode Michelle Miller and Molly Kiriacoulacos really ‘grew’ on us discussi