On this week’s episode… Philly’s BBQ Fest,  ,  and the Guest Sommelier wine tasting

Marilyn chats with Dave Feldman from Elite Events and Glen Gross from Fat Jack’s talking about the Philly BBQ Fest happening Saturday, July 30th at Citizens Bank Park. More info at Phillybbqfest.com.

Then Chuck Volz, Senior Advisor of Philly Gay Pride joins Kristen in the studio again this year to talk about Philadelphia’s 28th Annual Pride Parade and Festival going on Sunday, June 12th. A day full of fun and entertainment, the parade starts at 11:30am at 13th and Locust Streets and heads all the way down Market Street to the festival gates at Penn’s Landing. Both the parade and festival are bigger and better than ever this year, with over 140 organizations participating and featuring entertainment including Deborah Cox, Jade Sterling and Rod Stewart and Donna Summer tribute artists! The festival runs from about 1-5pm and costs $15. Find more info HERE.

Finally, Marilyn sits down with Brian Freedman, who is a food, wine, spirits, and travel writer, restaurant and beverage consultant, drinks educator, and event host and speaker. He is a contributing writer for John Mariani’s Virtual Gourmet and Philadelphia Style Magazine, restaurant critic for Suburban Life Magazine, Editor-at-Large for Drink Me Magazine online, former restaurant critic and beverage columnist for Philadelphia Weekly, and has contributed to JancisRobinson.com, among others. Starting this month, he will write about wines and spirits in a regular column at Forbes.com.  The Guest Sommelier wine tasting will be held at Davio’s Philadelphia on Monday, June 6th starting at 6:00pm. In addition to the full a la carte menu, guests will be treated to a three-course dinner paired with the carefully selected wines to accompany their dining experience.  For more info, click HERE.