The Judging Panel
Meet the celebrated chefs and foodies who will select the winners at Dish It Up.
Kiki Aranita, Chef, Food Writer, Poi Dog Sauce Entrepreneur
Kiki Aranita is a chef, food writer, fiber artist, sauce entrepreneur, and recipe developer. Her Poi Dog sauces are rooted in Hawai'i-style cuisine and available nationwide. Aranita joined the Philadelphia Inquirer as a food writer in October 2024. Learn more at kikiaranita.com.
Bridget Foy, Restaurateur
Bridget Foy is a Philadelphia restaurateur, co-owner of Bridget Foy’s - a beloved South Street staple since 1978 - and co-founder of Cry Baby Pasta. After a devastating fire closed Bridget Foy’s in 2017, the Foy family opened its sister restaurant, Cry Baby Pasta, before bringing Bridget Foy’s back to life in 2020. Bridget continues building on her family's legacy, providing a fresh take on the neighborhood bar and kitchen.
Photo Credit: Neal Santos
Christina Mitchell, @PhillyFoodLadies
Christina Mitchell is a Philly-based content creator who co-founded the page, @PhillyFoodLadies with her freshman year roommate, Becca Neckritz, at her alma mater, Temple University, to highlight their favorite places to eat and things to do in Philly! Since moving to Philly and starting her page in 2017, she has gained over 160,000 followers, eaten at hundreds of restaurants, and showcased countless small businesses, with the goal of exploring the city she loves and putting people on to some of the best kept “hidden gems.” In addition to her side hustle, she works full-time in food & beverage PR, and in her free time you can find her being active (likely barre, soccer, or volleyball), watching campy horror movies, listening to an audio-book, or hosting a wine and cheese night.
Josh Moore, @JoshEatsPhilly
Josh Moore, known as @JoshEatsPhilly, is a Philadelphia-based food influencer and content creator who shares vibrant, engaging content that highlights the city’s dynamic culinary scene. His passion for food has led to a following of over 190,000 across social media platforms. Celebrated for supporting local, minority and women-owned businesses, Josh was named Philadelphia Magazine’s Food Influencer of the Year in 2023.
