Ep. 170: Chef Evan Snyder is Fired Up, Literally

Jul 13, 2026 · 43 min · 10 segments

Chef Evan Snyder can't slow down, which is great news for Philly. After years of pop-ups and collabs (which he's still doing a ton of) he opened Emmett in 2025, and just recently returned from a trip to the James Beard Awards. His next move: a tasting menu experience fueled by fire. With his managing partner Julian Van Der Tak, they're opening Jean upstairs from Emmett. Evan gives us the first details on Jean, and recaps his experience at the James Beard ceremony and what the nomination means to him. Eli explains why he loves the adrenaline of a slammed dinner service, and everyone shares a round of Best Bites (with a few different stops to find freshly baked bread). - (00:00) Marisa's impressive backflip - (05:35) Chef Evan Snyder of Emmett, his James Beard experience - (11:45) Announcing Jean, the new concept upstairs from Emmett - (20:39) Best Bites: McDonald's, scallops and freshly baked bread - (37:33) The Dish: summer specials and Philly events 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. 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.