Grubthusiast Grubcast

V and I talk about our recent Sunday Funday. I need some cheering up and this was the perfect way to do it.

Rutt and my uncle were friends back in the 1970's when his place was called Rutt's Hut. It's changed hands and is now called Rutt's Hawaiian Cafe in the Westside of Los Angeles boarding Cuvler City. If you want some Hawaiian Style food, this is the place for you.

We try and describe what it's like to dine at Merenda. A place that may very well redefine our vision of a great night out!

V and I share our feelings about the closing of Papa Cristo's and other landmarks

We discuss our recent visit to The Glass Box Sushi in San Diego

V and I talk about our favorite new dining spot in CC

V and I discuss Langers Deli in Los Angeles, reminisce about some our favorite spots to eat and a little history about Langers and the surrounding area.

RR #27 Barn Door Public House & Tap Room - Escondido, CA by Grubthusiast Grubcast

V and I had a chance to stop in for some lunch at Shabu-Works in San Marcos, CA for a delicious meal.

Wendy McGlinnen was nice enough to invite me down to Barbusa in Little Italy San Diego to talk about their delicious Oat Milk Espresso Martini called Busa available everywhere soon..... Get some!

My guest Justin McCabe and I sit down to discuss the origins of 117 West, their new location at CoLab Public House and all the delicious drinks food and good times to had down there.

V and I talk about CoLab Public House in Vista, CA. Great place where you can hear some good music, do some trivia and maybe even get some great comedy. Can't miss with Breakwater Brewing, Propaganda Wine Co., 117 West Spirits, Barrel and Stave Pour House and don't forget Baby's Badass Burgers. Best Sweet Potato Fries I've ever had.

Grubcast #172 Martin Seglin Pizza Time San Marcos, by Grubthusiast Grubcast

V and I talk about this cool brewery in San Marcos, CA that we visited recently. Love the Birria!

We talk about Tribute Pizza, San Diego and a few other places that we like in our area.

Rap Artist Young Quicks and I sit down and talk Carnitas, his music and Toy Drive for the kids of Oxnard, CA on Dec. 20th.

Luis was nice enough to invite me to his garden, give me a tour and discus gardening methods, how he got started and our mutual love for fresh fruits and vegetables.

Grubcast #169 Kung Fu Tea - Mike Voiles - Valley Center, CA by Grubthusiast Grubcast

Grubcast #168 Japanese Knife Imports - Jon Broida - Beverly Hills, CA by Grubthusiast Grubcast

Grubcast #167 Happy Anniversary 2023 - Musso & Frank - Formosa Cafe and Jones by Grubthusiast Grubcast

Grubcast #166 D.J. Mull - Riviera Supper Club part II Cocktail show by Grubthusiast Grubcast

Grubcast #165 Riviera Supper Club - D.J. Mull - San Diego, CA by Grubthusiast Grubcast

Grubcast #164 Corbin's Q - Corbin O'Reilly - San Diego, CA by Grubthusiast Grubcast

Great conversation with Mr. John Mejia from Los Toxicos Mariscos, San Fernando, CA.

We got to visit Cheba Hut "Toasted" Subs in near SDSU and sat down with Jordan Robinson to see what going at their new location.

Grubcast #161 Philly Frank's Steaks - Linda and Melissa - San Marcos, CA by Grubthusiast Grubcast

Grubcast #160 Little Dynamite Pizza, LA - Kyle & Courtney by Grubthusiast Grubcast

Hector Ramos and I sat down at Lord Puffer Cigars in Escondido, CA for a sip, a cigar and a fun conversation.

Grubcast #158 Aaron Krebs - Inkwell Tavern - Burbank, CA by Grubthusiast Grubcast

Mr. Salvador Vega owner of Concepto Pizza in San Diego, CA invited me down to his location for a conversation and some delicious pizza, salads, garlic knots and wings. So delicious!

Grubcast #156 Mexi Papa Adventures - Jorge Reynaga by Grubthusiast Grubcast

I get a chance to sit down with Amal Flores owner of the a nice restaurant/bar on the historic Sawtelle Bl. in Los Angeles, CA. He tells us about his fantastic Mexican restaurant with a nod to the Japanese heritage of the area.

Grubcast #154 Kareem Pinkston - Eating Oceanside by Grubthusiast Grubcast

This is from our recent visit with Justin Nguyen from Long Beach Mushrooms in Long Beach, CA. We chat about how Long Beach Mushrooms started, what they're doing now and where it's headed. A great conversation with a great guy, talking about our mutual experiences with food and especially our love of mushrooms and how we use them. The health benefits, different types, growing them, finding them and distinguishing between the good kind and the the poisonous kinds. Justin is an expert on the subject of mushrooms and he gives us his insight on growing them and how you can grow them yourself and home.

Grubcast #152 Quantal Langford - Creative Brew Podcast by Grubthusiast Grubcast

Boz and Laura and their kids were nice enough to sit down with us and let us know about what they do and the great things to come at the Old World Meat Company in Escondido, CA

My sister Sunday and I share the same birthday. She was nice enough to invite me to see the fantastic troubadour James Taylor at the Santa Barbara Bowl. On this Grubcast we get a chance to talk about the concert and discuss all of the many eateries we were able to try along the way. Join us to hear about the Grand Central Market in DTLA, Bradbury Building, Ketel One Martini, Spinach Artichoke Dip and BBQ ribs at Houston's in Pasadena, Pastrami on Rye at Brent's Deli in Westlake Village, Java Junkie, Beer Battered Onion Rings at Cold Creek Tavern, Solvang, CA and a little car talk. Sunday tells about her favorite car. 1978 Convertible Karmann VW Bug.

We get to talking about our favorite itaiiian spots and our recent visti to North Italia in San Diego, CA

Grubcast #148 SteelCraft and The Nest Tambien - Bellflower, CA by Grubthusiast Grubcast

Grubcast #147 Loco on Cinco! - Escondido, CA by Grubthusiast Grubcast

Grubthusiast #146 Sultan Baklava - El Cajon, CA by Grubthusiast Grubcast

Grubcast #145 Tahoe City - Auld Dubliner - Sugar Pine Cakery by Grubthusiast Grubcast

Grubcast #144 Brent"s Delicatessen & Restaurant - Westlake, CA by Grubthusiast Grubcast

We discuss a visit to Tahini Street Food and the delicious Pita I had.

Our first show in 2023 catching up and we discuss our favorite sandwich shops we've been to lately.

Grubcast #141 Helluva Thankgiving 2022! by Grubthusiast Grubcast

Grubcast #140 Thanksgiving Prep! Appetizers and sides.. by Grubthusiast Grubcast

Grubcast #139 Ken Sushi Workshop - Carmel Valley, CA by Grubthusiast Grubcast

Grubcast #138 Cheba Hut & Fresheria - San Diego, CA - Sandwich talk! by Grubthusiast Grubcast

Grubcast #137 Houstons - Irvine, CA Cream Pan, Tustin, CA and more... by Grubthusiast Grubcast

Grubcast #136 Pizza Journey & Thanksgiving prep by Grubthusiast Grubcast