Episode
Ep. 158: Oyster House Celebrates 50 Years in Philadelphia
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- Delicious City Philly
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- Apr 20, 2026
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- 3225
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Summary
The gang's all here! Eli, Marisa and Dave are back together with Best Bites, food events and dinner pop-ups, and a guest whose restaurant is a longtime favorite of this podcast (and a nominee at The Tasties!). Sam Mink dives into the rich history of Oyster House, from the original location to the current faves on the menu that have kept Philadelphians coming back for over 50 years. Hear about different types of oysters and why they're so succulent, how Sam found out that the restaurant was honored by the James Beard Awards, and what's next for the Sansom Street staple. 00:00 Food delivery robots: yay or nay? 06:08 Sam Mink of Oyster House 09:48 History, switching locations and family-run ethos 24:53 Best Bites: a massive bluefin tuna, modern Mexican and beef tartare sliders 46:21 The Dish: Events and Pop-Ups in Philly And of course, we could not do this without our amazing partners who are as passionate about food and drink as we are: If your restaurant or company wants to be in the headlines for all the right reasons, click here to discover how Peter Breslow Consulting and PR can take your business to the next level Social media and digital content are two of the most important things you can create for your brand. Check out Breakdown Media , a one stop shop for all of your marketing needs. Connect with us on Instagram and, of course, share your eating adventures with us, as well as tag us in your posts so we can talk about them on air!