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đ§ MUST-LISTEN ALERT! đ§The latest episode of Small Bites Radio is here â and itâs one you do not want to miss! Weâre diving into flavor, philanthropy, and the future of food with none other than Celebrity Iron Chef Jose Garces đ„Chef Garces joins us to talk about the return of The Garces Foundation Benefit â this year with an all-new Latin Night Market theme! On Thursday, May 8th, over three dozen of Phillyâs top chefs and restaurants will unite at Live! Casino & Hotel to honor the immigrant community that powers our cityâs vibrant culinary scene.âš From unlimited bites and handcrafted cocktails to live Latin music, immersive art, and inspiring stories â this benefit is more than a party. Itâs a lifeline. All proceeds support the Garces Foundationâs mission to provide crucial healthcare and education services to Philadelphiaâs immigrant families.We also talk about how amazing Ecuador is as a country to visit, how Chef Garces helped kick off the Food Network's popularity, his favorite Chicago food (Italian Beef, of course! đ„©), and how he's now a true Philadelphian â the latest Eagles Super Bowl win is one of his fondest memories of his life đŠ
đPlus, we cover his latest restaurant openings, expanding Buena Onda and CookUnity to Toronto, and whatâs next on his culinary journey.đïž Donât just listen â get involved! Visit garcesfoundation.org/annualevent for tickets, details, and ways to support.đïž LISTEN NOW on Small Bites Radio and be part of something truly special Guests will enjoy unlimited bites and sips while they mix and mingle for a great cause - to help provide medical care and educational services to Philadelphia's immigrant community. For the event's return, look for culinary offerings from Alice, Amada, Amy's Pastelillos, Bolo, Buena Onda, DaVinci & Yu (formally Flannel), El Bochinche, Enswell, Fiorella, Gabriellaâs Vietnam, Gass and Main, Hi - Lo Taco Co., High Fidelity, Jen Carroll, Juana Tamale, La Chingonita, La Ingrata, Los Cuatro Soles, Luck Lu (from Live! Casino), Morimoto, RippleWood Whiskey and Craft, Saviñon, SĂ Taqueria, South Philly Barbacoa, Tamalex Bar and Grill, Taqueria Morales, Village Whiskey, White Yak, Wilder and many others. Drinks will be provided courtesy of Philadelphia Distilling, Stateside Vodka, Yards and more. All proceeds benefit the Garces Foundation to make a life-changing difference for immigrant families.#SmallBitesRadio #JoseGarces #GarcesFoundation #LatinNightMarket #PhillyEats #PhillyEvents #SupportImmigrants #FoodWithPurpose #LiveCasinoPHL #PhillyChefs #ChefLife #Ecuador #ItalianBeef #FlyEaglesFlySmall Bites Radio has been named Top Hospitality Shows on the Planet from 2020â2025, #Bluejeanfood.com named Top Philadelphia Best Philadelphia Lifestyle Blogs and Websites from 2021-2025, Best Philly Food Blogs and Websites 2023-25, Top Philly Food RSS Feeds 2024-2025, nominated by Metro Philly Newspaper 2022-24 Best of Philadelphia Arts & Entertainment, and WINNER of Metro Philly Newspaper Best of Philadelphia Arts & Entertainment in 2023 and 2024.Again, in 2024, Small Bites with Donato Marino and Derek Timm of Bluejeanfood.com was blown away by winning the Best of the Best in the Philadelphia Region Arts & Entertainment category out of 80,000 votes tallied in total through Metro Phillyâs Best of Philadelphia for 2024. Truly appreciate everyone who voted for us. We would be thrilled if you voted for us again in 2025. As usual donât forget to listen to the #1 listed âFood Radio Show Philadelphiaâ and the #1 listed âFood Radio Show South Jerseyâ Small Bites Radio. For a list of guests who have appeared on the show and more information click below:www.bluejeanfood.com/smallbitesradio#foodradioshowphiladelphia#FoodRadioShowSouthJersey#tophospitalityshow#foodradio#foodradioshow#topphiladelphialifestyle#toplisted#bestfood#bestpodcast#bestofphilly#bestphillyblog#bestfoodfeed#bestphillyartsentertainment#metrophillybest

