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Ep. 172: World Cup Reality Check for Restaurants
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- Delicious City Philly
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- Jul 27, 2026
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Summary
The World Cup took over Philly, and restaurants and bars across the city were bracing for an influx of tourists and FIFA fans. But was the hype worth it? Raquel Dang and Luis Ledesma of Baby's Kusina in Brewerytown (a Tasties nominee!) share what they experienced during the tournament. They also talk about what they're serving up in their Filipino kitchen (hint: best pancakes ever), and reflect on the resilience it takes to carve out a space in Philadelphia's food scene. (00:00) Marisa ate a salad, Cyclospora be damned (05:35) Raquel Dang and Luis Ledesma of Baby's Kusina (14:27) They opened the weekend the Eagles won the Super Bowl (15:39) The trip that defined their menu ( 26:24) Best Bites: a Bang-Bang-Bang ( 38:23) The Dish: Events and Pop-Ups for the rest of July SAVE THE DATE: On Sunday Septmeber 27th, it's a Delicious City showdown for the ages... mark your calendar. More details soon! We could not create Delicious City Podcast 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. Listen to us on Spotify Listen to us on Apple Watch us on YouTube Connect with us on Instagram , and share your eating adventures by tagging us in your posts so we can talk about them on air.