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Maribel Hernandez and Julie Hosler are the Specialty Produce Divas! The Diva’s play host to San Diego’s top chefs; digging for information on upcoming events, their favorite spots to eat and drink, and of course a little gossip. Listen in regularly to stay up-to-date on specials and events, and to g…

Diva Lounge


    • Feb 19, 2019 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 36 EPISODES


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    36: Mr. Cakes Empire

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2019


    Pastry chefs, Ray + Manuel Miranda-Vizcaino of Mr. Cakes USA talk to us about cake, their Food Network experiences, their struggles and their journey to stardom. https://www.mrcakesusa.com/

    35: Rising Stars in San Diego

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2018


    Chef Danilo (DJ) Tangalin of Bivouac Ciderworks talks about the importance of inspiring future chefs and having mentors along the way. Jack Monaco, who's been cooking for 50 years, shares his wisdom with the Rising Stars.

    34: Don’t Leave a Messy Plate!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2018


    Chefs Andrew Spurgin and Shihomi Borillo (of Azuki Sushi) share their personal experiences with Japanese cuisine, along with the passion and devotion to craftsmanship that's required to master the art. And, don't forget, the mastered art also requires proper food ediquette! http://www.AndrewSpurgin.com http://azukisushi.com/

    33: Show Me Your Spoons!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2018


    Native San Diego chef, JC Colon, currently at Hotel Republic, shares the perfection of spooning.

    32: I’m Not A Rookie – I’ve Been Around

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2018


    Two-time winner of "Chef of the Fest", Mark Kropczynski, Executive Chef at the US Grant Hotel, has been in the industry since age 15. In the last 40 years, he's been reinventing himself while keeping things simple, yet elegant.

    31: Here’s To Strong Women!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2018


    Master chef, Claudia Sandoval, Christine Rivera and Lety McKenzie talk about their charity event at Machete Beer House in honor of women's history month! Listen up for a chance to win tickets ($150 value) to this event!

    Episode 30 – Living The California Dream!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2018


    Alabama chef, Logan Kendall, finds inspiration to thrive in the competitive San Diego food scene!

    Episode 29- Surfing is My Passion, Pizza is My Business

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2018


    San Diego native and owner of Wheat & Water, Ted, shares his vision of a "California Coastal" pizza place for locals. #justcause

    Episode 28 – We Be Clubbin!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2018


    San Diego native, Chef Matt Moyer of the La Jolla Country Club has been cheffin' it up for 16 years at the club! There is no place like home!

    Episode 27 – Out Of The Palace And Into The Diva Lounge!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2017


    Andrea Davis of Andrea's Truffles talks all things chocolate! http://www.andreastruffles.com/

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    Episode 26 – Mexico Relief Fund

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2017


    This is a special edition of The Diva Lounge; Chef Aaron Obregon chats with the Divas about the recent September 19th earthquake in Mexico. The team discusses how they got together to request help from the community in support of the Mexico Relief Fund. To view the video that goes along with this production, visit the Specialty Produce FaceBook page at https://www.facebook.com/specialtyproduce/

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    Episode 25 – Leap With Us!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2017


    Coffee enthusiasts, PJ Ortega and David Alfaro share their passion for coffee. The roastery and coffee in Carlsbad brings on experience like no other! http://www.leap.coffee

    Episode 24 – Tacoteur Brings The Mezcal!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2017


    Business man, husband and father Eric Adler shares his love for tacos and Mexican heritage.

    Episode 23 – Don’t Call It Mole!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2017


    Chef Claudette talks about Mexican Regional Cuisine and El Jardin, which is set to open in 2018!

    Episode 22 – Talking Sexy Fish

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2017


    Chef Aaron Obregon shares a taste of his Mexican cuisine and love for local ingredients.

    Episode 21 – Touring Coronado with Chef Tim Kolanko

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2017


    Chef Tim Kolanko shares the culture of Blue Bridge Hospitality build from local and sustainable food.

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    Episode 20 – Beauties And The Beast Are #ChefApproved !

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2017


    Executive chef Joe Magnanelli of Urban Kitchen Group talks about inspiring his team and supporting local San Diego farmers through his Beast Feast.

    Episode 19 – California Farmer: James Fitzgerald Kelly

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2017


    Diva Lounge interviews Farmer J Fitzgerald Kelly -- Grower and Purveyor of Top-Quality Ripe Tree Fruit to Restaurants, Specialty Markets, and Farmer's Markets in San Francisco, Mountain View, and Santa Monica, CA.

    Episode 18 – Ceviche House Talks About Their New Town, Old Town

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2017


    Diva Lounge interviews Jacob Sensano and Juan Carlos Recamier of Ceviche House.

    Episode 17 – Chef Maeve Making The World A Sweeter Place

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2017


    Diva Lounge interviews the sweet and savory diva - Chef Maeve of Sugar & Scribe.

    Episode 16 – The Soul of Baja

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2017


    Chef Javier Plascencia shares The Soul of Baja.

    Episode 15 – The Sweet Life of Sweet Mendoza for You

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2017


    Maribel and Julie interview Adrian Mendoza of Little Italy's Herb & Wood and Herb & Eatery restaurants.

    Episode 14 – Everything You Wanted To Know About Matcha

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2017


    San Diego entrepreneur, Geraldine Ridaura, has opened Holy Matcha in San Diego -- Join us on our podcast today, where we discuss how she got started at such a young age.

    Episode 13 – Celebrating a San Diego Chef Icon

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2017


    Chef Jason Knibb of Nine-Ten Restaurant and Bar shares his story and perspective of the San Diego culinary scene.

    Episode 12 – Meet the Aussies

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2017


    The SP Divas are breaking borders today with the men behind Suncoast Fresh, straight from the Sunshine Coast in Australia!

    Episode 11 – 10 Courses & Snacks

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2017


    The Divas host the accomplished Chef Justin Cogley of Aubergine at L'Auberge Carmel and Chef Jonathan Bautista of George’s California Modern. They talk fighting hunger, health and fitness and all about their up and coming collaborative dinner. Listen for more details!

    Episode 10 – Santa Monica’ Favorite Farmer

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2017


    The Divas drop everything to host Santa Monica's Voted Favorite Farmer, Steve Murray Junior, in the lounge today! Maribel and Julie talk trees, dirt, and produce while getting to know the infamously frieldy Bakersfield California farmer.

    Episode 9 – Taco Takeover / Diva Lounge Takeover

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2017


    Chef Christine of Galaxy Taco takes over the Diva Lounge! Christine shoves the Dives into the spotlight and offers us an inside look into their favorite Harrington brother, biggest Chef crushes and more! Visit Galaxy Taco on Tuesday, April 25th 2017 as the Divas take over for Taco Takeover Tuesday. Meet the Divas and tell them what you really think of their tacos!

    Episode 8 – Call Me Jonathan, It’s More Professional

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2017


    The Divas get intimate with George's At The Cove's own Chef De Cuisine, Jon Bautista.

    Episode 6 – He’s a good kisser

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2017


    The Divas get comfy in the lounge with 2 Michelin Star Chef Jason McLeod. Chef Jason dishes about his culinery history, the Consortium Holdings group and more on this episode of The Diva Lounge!

    Episode 4 – Is That a Snickers

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2017


    Chef Christine of Galaxy Taco stops by the Diva Lounge for some one-on-one diva talk!

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    Episode 7 – Festa Della Donna

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2017


    Maribel and Julie get the dish on the upcoming "Festa Della Donna - 2017" hosted at Cucina Enoteca. Special guests Shannon(Cucina Enoteca) and Gina(Venissimo cheese) give us the date, time, and little insiders information for this March 12th, 2017 event.

    Episode 3 – Always at the VIP table

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2017


    Chef Trey Foshee of Gerorge's at the Cove and Galaxy Taco, both located in beautiful coastal La Jolla, takes the Diva's for a mouthwatering conversation into their January 2017 Restaurant Week offerings.

    Episode 5 – My People Invented Brunch

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2017


    Waypoint Public stops in to dish about their newest location opening in Paseo Del Sur, San Diego. Chef Rich Sweeney entices the Divas with family friendly 2017 Valentine's Day offerings and schools them on who invented brunch.

    Episode 1 – Life is delicious

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2017


    The Diva's host as Chef Bernard Guillas dishes about San Diego's history, culinary growth and the January 2017 Restaurant Week!

    Episode 2 – You’ll never see me on the Streets

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2017


    Chef Carmine of Great Maple - San Diego stops by for a chat about her brunch, dinner and January 2017 Restaurant Week Menus!

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