By Hadas Kuznits

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — David Ralic of Ralic’s Steakhouse (top photo) is rolling out his “The Weight Is Over” menu at his Haddonfield, NJ restaurant, inspired by his recent weight loss surgery and his personal need for smaller, nutritionally balanced, moist meals.

“My surgeon says they do thousands and thousands of surgeries just in New Jersey alone,” he tells KYW Newsradio.  “Who knows, across the country, how many people have been needing this option?”

Play or download the full David Ralic podcast (runs 8:20)…

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Over in the Rittenhouse Square neighborhood of Philadelphia, the Shake Shack has opened on the corner of 20th and Sansom Streets.

VIDEO:  Watch Mayor Nutter cut the ribbon for the new Shake Shack in center city Philadelphia

(Danny Meyer stands outside his “Shake Shack” at 20th and Sansom Streets in center city Philadelphia. Credit: Hadas Kuznits)

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“Well, this is our fifteenth Shake Shack,” notes owner Danny Meyer.  “That’s if you include three seasonal Shacks we have in sports facilities.  I think it’s fair to say it’s an international brand, because we’ve got two in the Middle East — one in Dubai and one in Kuwait City.”

Play or download the full Danny Meyer podcast (runs 5:30)…

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If it’s drinks you’re in the mood for, Kristen Linker with the Center City District points out that “Center City District Sips” is now underway.

(Kristen Linker with the Center City District. Credit: Hadas Kuznits)

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“It is our summer-long happy hour promotion where we have about 90 bars that all offer the same specials every single Wednesday during the summer: $5 cocktails, $4 wine, $3 beer, and half-priced appetizers,” she explains.

Play or download the full Kristen Linker podcast (runs 5:21)…

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And for this week, that’s “What’s Cooking on 1060!”

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