Eat, Drink & Be Marilyn the Podcast

Samantha Beedle, a brand Ambassador for Breakthru Beverage, joins Marilyn to talk  “women and whiskey” just in time for St. Patrick’s Day.

Variety, the Children's Charity of the Delaware Valley, presents "Let Them Eat Cake" March 15th at the Loews Philadelphia Hotel.

It's Restaurant Week in Chestnut Hill... Bon Appetite! 

One of the newer wineries that will join us at the Down & Derby Wine Festival May 2nd at Cooper River Park is Cedar Rose...and these guys have gotten up to speed quickly with some of the best tasting wines from the Outer Coastal Region. They have super fun promotions and events at the Winery, i.e. "A Novel Toast Book Club," "Trivia Nights," and more...so we're whole-heartedly recommending you get to know them May 2nd.

Two award winning wineries join Eat Drink & Be Marilyn and share their excitement about the 2nd Annual Wine Down & Derby Festival, Sat May 2nd at Cooper River Park. Valenzano is a double gold medal award-winning winery and Tomasello is a 4th generation business in the Outer Coastal Plain of NJ...both are delicious. Listen here for details and meet them on May 2nd!

​Food Network's "Worst Cooks in America" has a Philly contestant and he's hilarious. Meet Michael Jones-Better, funny guy who thinks Cup o Noodles is a gourmet meal. The show features worst cooks from all over but we're cheering on Michael - winner gets $25K and learns to cook a long the way.

A conversation with Michael Dorf, who's brought a whole new wine/dine/music experience to Philadelphia...City Winery, 990 Filbert Street. Michael is super-passionate about creating an awesome space for musicians and patrons alike and he really wants to give you a reason to put down your cell phone and immerse yourself in some incredible wine, food and musical journeys. 

President and CEO of Visit Philadelphia Jeff Guarancino and Founder and Owner of High Street Hospitality Group, Ellen Yin (High Street on Market, Fork, a.kitchen) discuss the upcoming James Beard Taste America event held in Philadelphia on November 1st. The James Beard Foundation promotes "good food for good". 

Marilyn sits down with Becky Schultz, Vice President of Food and Beverage at Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa to talk about all things Savor Borgata. The 12th Annual Savor Borgata is the ultimate food experience happening Saturday, November 9, 2019. 

Philly native and Food Network star Chad Rosenthal talks all things BBQ and Haunted Hops Festival at Pennhurst Asylum. Haunted Hops is Saturday, September 28. Tickets are available at hauntedhopsfest.com

Do you wanna help the YMCA in your community? Listen to the podcast and join the Barbera Cares Beef & Beer fundraiser at the Roxborough YMCA Saturday, September 21st.

Dine Out for Pet's Sake is on Wednesday, September 18, 2019. Listen to learn more about how you can help pets at the Pennsylvania SPCA by eating delicious food! Peddler's Village Scarecrow Festival is this weekend, September 14 and 15th. Listen to learn more about the festival and Free Will Brewing Co. located in Peddler's Village.  

The Hotel Hershey​’s annual Wine & Food Festival returns for the 10th year Sept. 6-8, 2019. New this year​ is a Ros​é tasting class and a guided tasting with the first Female Winemaker of the Year and six events with something for everyone -- from wine novice to wine connoisseur.​ Cheers! 

The Hotel Hershey​’s annual Wine & Food Festival returns for the 10th year Sept. 6-8, 2019. New this year​ is a Ros​é tasting class and a guided tasting with the first Female Winemaker of the Year and six events with something for everyone -- from wine novice to wine connoisseur.​ Cheers! 

Stina is a little gem of a restaurant in Philly that donates a portion of proceeds every month to various non-profits in the Philadelphia area. Meet Bobby Saritsoglou and Christina Kallas-Saritsoglou, the proprietors of Stina, they're bringing fantastic Mediterranean flavors and all heart to South Philly. 

The Tropicana Atlantic City's Executive Chef Demetrios Haronis discusses one of their signature charitable events, "Taste of the Quarter" which benefits the United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey in Atlantic County. Now in it's 12th year, the event will be held on August 19th from 6:00 to 9:00PM. Tickets available here!

This episode has TWINS! TWINS THAT CAN COOK! Bill and John Vesper from Vesper Brothers Foods share their story about growing up in their dad's deli to taking a grassroots marketing approach to producing, dare we say, the best pasta sauce or "gravy" in Philadelphia and beyond. 

Craft Hall is a new experiential dining, drinking, and entertainment space in Northern Liberties. Craft Hall is home to Mainstay Independent Brewing Company and Lost Bread Co. Bakery. Jessica Jenkins from Craft Hall, Brian O'Reilly from Mainstay and Alex Bois from Lost Bread join Marilyn to talk about this new “Ode to Philly” establishment. 

French Toast isn’t just for breakfast anymore! Meet Charisse McGill who's French Toast Bites will change the perception of how and when french toast should be eaten...cause these babies melt in your mouth and our tossed in "The Only French Toast Seasoning You'll Ever Need." Listen to Eat Drink and Be Marilyn, find out how French Toast Bites came to life and more importantly how and where to try em for yourself. 

Pizzadelphia Fest is Saturday, June 15 at the Navy Yard and Bensalem’s best pizzeria, Bella Maria Tomato Pies, will be there. Listen as Alex Gervasio and his son, Alex from Bella Maria share an emotional but uplifting story about how pizza brought their family back to life after a tradegy.

Marilyn enjoys wine from the local Heritage Winery and discusses the upcoming Easter Promenade on episode 23 of Eat, Drink & Be Marilyn: The Podcast.