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The Main Course was the first show to ever debut on Heritage Radio Network (HRN) back in April 2009 and the first show to reach 200 episodes! Now called The Main Course O.G., its original host and HRN founder, Patrick Martins is joined by Emily Pearson of Heritage Foods, Brandon Hoy owner of Roberta’s and author/musician-in-residence, Mike Edison. Each week special guests join the panel to discuss entertaining topics of the moment in a no-holds-barred roundtable format that will surely make you laugh — from CBD oil to Meghan Markle to Jewish tête-oir and stories of iconic food and culture visionaries. The round table is followed by a short interview with our visiting guests which include America’s smartest chefs, farmers, artisans, and activists.

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    • Apr 16, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 225 EPISODES


    Latest episodes from The Main Course

    HRN's First Show Ever! The Main Course Episode 1!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2020 51:26


    Here's a blast from the past! Over ten years ago, Heritage Radio Network launched to cover foodways as they had never been covered before. This episode of The Main Course was the very first episode  aired on the network, on April 5th, 2009. In this piece of history, Patrick talks news with Will Harris, Jeff May and Jeremy Hirsch. Please  donate to HRN to keep us going for another decade of food radio. Go to heritageradionetwork.org/donateThe Main Course is powered by Simplecast. 

    Pasquale Jones!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2020 53:19


    This week on The Main Course OG Emily and Patrick are in the studio with Tim Caspare and Jon Tilles of Pasquale Jones, Nolita's super popular wood-fired restaurant and pizzeria. Tune in to hear everyone's thoughts on the Coronavirus, bar-less restaurants, sustainable sourcing, nightly specials, Last Suppers and more! The Main Course O.G. is powered by Simplecast.

    Jay Rayner's Last Supper!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2020 51:04


    On today's episode of The Main Course OG, Emily Pearson and Patrick Martins are in the studio with Jay Rayner, award-winning writer, journalist and broadcaster who is best known as the restaurant critic for the UK's Observer. This is a must listen episode covering everything from openings, closings, ideal Last Suppers, anonymity of restaurant critics, US vs. UK restaurant review styles, the culture of sparkling water, Britain's food reputation and more!The Main Course O.G. is powered by Simplecast.

    The Bowery Common & Huertas NYC!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2020 61:00


    On today's episode of The Main Course OG, Emily Pearson and Patrick Martins are in the studio with Jonah Miller, chef/owner of Huertas, New York City's OG Basque inspired restaurant and Patrick McAndrew, former host of Heritage Radio Network's show “Why Food?” and the founder of The Bowery Common, a professional development organization that focuses on mental performance and teaches you how to optimize your critical thinking, attention, focus, absorption of information and memory! Tune in for tricks on how to improve your memory and to hear the panels opinions on all things baseball, Houston Astros, smarts, intelligence, wisdom, deva jus, Burger King and more!The Main Course O.G. is powered by Simplecast.  

    Spirtuality, Seasons, Cycles and Rhythms with Sarah Chandler and Sib Cheeseman

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2020 57:32


    Today on The Main Course OG, Emily Pearson and Patrick Martins are in the studio with special guest co-host Josie Martins! Guests for The Weekly Grill are Sarah Chandler, a Jewish experiential educator, community activist, earth-based spiritual leader and chicken feather jewelry designer, and Sib Cheeseman, Executive Chef of Gran Electrica, one of our favorite Mexican restaurants in Brooklyn! Tune in to hear that panels opinions on: hipster culture, food halls, feather earrings, kosher kill, agave and more! And find Sarah's feather earrings @wingsofshekhinah on Instagram!The Main Course O.G. is powered by Simplecast.

    South vs. North: Italy and America!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2020 56:56


    Today on The Main Course OG, Emily, Patrick and Trigg are in the studio with Guy Arnone, Executive Chef of Otto Pizzeria and disciple of the great butchers Cesare Casella and Dario Cecchini. Also joining the roundtable is Chef Robert Stehling, founder of one of Charleston's most famous restaurants Hominy Grill and a patron saint of breakfast, biscuit and southern grit culture! Tune in to hear the panels opinions on: southern cuisine and diet, menu seasonality, Last Suppers, the Westminster Dog Show and more!Photo Courtesy of Emily PearsonThe Main Course O.G.  is powered by Simplecast.

    Daily Provisions NYC!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2020 57:02


    Today on The Main Course OG, Emily, Patrick and Trigg are in the studio with Jessamyn Rodriguez, social entrepreneur, educator and the founder of Hot Bread Kitchen, an amazing bakery in Harlem that trains low income and immigrant women in culinary and professional skills. Most recently Jessamyn joined Union Square Hospitality Group as Director of Operations for Daily Provisions, one of our hands down favorite places to eat in New York! Tune in to hear the panels opinions on all things: leadership, for-profit vs. non-profit, all-day businesses and of course, former Royal Megan Markle!The Main Course OG is powered by Simplecast.

    Daniel Sharp and Yadidya Greenberg

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2020 48:33


    Co-hosts Emily Pearson, Patrick Martins and Trigg Brown are in the studio today with one of New York City's culinary greats, Chef Daniel Sharp, and Yadidya Greenberg, animal welfare specialist and founder of The Kosher Cut. Today in The Weekly Baste the roundtable banters about business breakups, Super Bowl party favorites, Chicken Sandwich Wars, cash, Chinese New Year and more!The Main Course O.G. is powered by Simplecast.

    CATERING with Sung Kim and Dennis Cooleen

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2020 47:50


    Today on The Main Course OG co-hosts Patrick Martins and Emily Pearson are in the studio with Sung Kim, one of the top private chefs/caterers in the country and Dennis Cooleen, one of the greatest personalities in the culinary scene and longtime New York City restaurateur! Tune in to hear all things: Lower East Side, alternative currencies and their tales (horror stories) of offsite catering events!The Main Course O.G. is powered by Simplecast.

    Talking food with Chris Grosso and Mac Murdock

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2020 52:21


    Trigg talks to Old friends Chris Grosso and Mac Murdock about industry connections and how Chris changed the way people access the industry and interview chefs through his work as a director and tv producer.The Main Course O.G. is powered by Simplecast.

    Kicking off 2020 with Hannah Lyons!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2020 60:25


    Kick off 2020 with Emily Pearson, Patrick Martins, Trigg Brown and special guest, Hannah Lyons, Executive Chef of St. Anselm in Brooklyn, New York. Tune in for 2020 predictions, a royal family update, NYC restaurant week, reservations vs. walk ins and more! The Main Course O.G. is powered by Simplecast.  

    Episode 354: Best of 2019 with Andre Mack!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2019 58:20


    The 2019 Finale Episode! Join co-hosts Emily Pearson, Patrick Martins and Trigg Brown along with special guest, Andre Mack of Maison Noir Wines, & Sons ham bar and Vyneyard Wine Shop as they cover the BEST OF 2019, holiday party gifts and etiquette, curbing your dog and more!The holiday season is all about food and community. There's no better time to show your support for food radio by becoming a member! Lend your voice and help HRN continue to spreading the message of equitable, sustainable, and delicious food – together, we can change minds and build a better food system. Go to heritageradionetwork.org/donate  today to become a crucial part of the HRN community.The Main Course O.G. is powered by Simplecast.

    Episode 353: Trigg Brown's Hat Trick, with Dom Missana

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2019 49:09


    Patrick Martins pulls in Trigg Brown of WinSon and WinSon Bakery to steer the ship this week as they talk with Trigg's locally-sourced guest Dom Missana, Musician and Producer extraordinaire. Today they dissect the Eater's recent article on the Good Food 100, while touching on inspiration, the believability of plant-based meat, and much more.The holiday season is all about food and community. There's no better time to show your support for food radio by becoming a member! Lend your voice and help HRN continue to spreading the message of equitable, sustainable, and delicious food – together, we can change minds and build a better food system. Go to heritageradionetwork.org/donate today to become a crucial part of the HRN community.The Main Course O.G. is powered by Simplecast.

    Episode 352: Talking MEAT with Mac Murdock + Trigg Brown

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2019 57:45


    Co-hosts Emily Pearson, Patrick Martins and Mike Edison are back in the studio post-Thanksgiving with former chef turned meat purveyor, Mac Murdock of DeBragga and TMCOG regular, Trigg Brown of WinSon and WinSon Bakery. Today we're talking Bob's Burgers, heritage turkeys, potato latkes, sales culture and the passing of famed chef Andre Daguin.The Main Course O.G. is powered by Simplecast. 

    Episode 351: Thanksgiving and Trigg Brown!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2019 52:28


    Co-hosts Emily Pearson, Patrick Martins and Brandon Hoy are in the studio with chef friend Trigg Brown of WinSon and WinSon Bakery talking all things fast food, Thanksgiving, favorite cuts of meat, bread, sauces and more! The Main Course is powered by Simplecast. 

    Episode 350: John and Sukey Jamison of Jamison Farm!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2019 58:54


    Our Moderator Emily Pearson leads our Weekly Baste Segment with a fast paced game of word association and a lively discussion of all things lamb, wild grasses, Julia Child, Thanksgiving, legacy and more! Our guests for The Weekly Grill are John and Sukey Jamison of Jamison Farm in Pennsylvania. Learn more at JamisonFarm.com.The Main Course O.G. is powered by Simplecast.  

    Episode 349: Dave Campaniello, Jessica Geddis and Sarena Snider

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2019 61:16


    Our Moderator Emily Pearson leads our Weekly Baste Segment with a fast paced game of word association and a lively discussion of all things Popeyes chicken sandwiches, WeWork, rice balls, biodiversity, food journalism, and more! Our guests for The Weekly Grill are Dave Campaniello of Arancini Bros., Jessica Geddis of Vinegar Hill House and Sarena Snider of Eating Animals and current grad student at Columbia's School of Journalism. Join Heritage Radio Network on Monday, November 11th, for a raucous feast to toast a decade of food radio. Our tenth anniversary bacchanal is a rare gathering of your favorite chefs, mixologists, storytellers, thought leaders, and culinary masterminds. We'll salute the inductees of the newly minted HRN Hall of Fame, who embody our mission to further equity, sustainability, and deliciousness. Explore the beautiful Palm House and Yellow Magnolia Café, taste and imbibe to your heart's content, and bid on once-in-a-lifetime experiences and tasty gifts for any budget at our silent auction. Tickets available now at heritageradionetwork.org/gala.The Main Course O.G. is powered by Simplecast. 

    Episode 348: The Dead Rabbit

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2019 56:56


    It's HALLOWEEN! Our Moderator Emily Pearson leads our Weekly Baste Segment with a fast paced game of word association and a lively discussion of all things Halloween, candy, the perfect Irish coffee, Guiness, The New York Irish Whiskey Fest and more! Our guests for The Weekly Grill are Jack McGarry and Sean Muldoon of The Dead Rabbit, NYC's most famous Irish Pub and one of the World's Best Bars. Learn more at DeadRabbitNYC.com and NYIrishWhiskeyFest.com!Join Heritage Radio Network on Monday, November 11th, for a raucous feast to toast a decade of food radio. Our tenth anniversary bacchanal is a rare gathering of your favorite chefs, mixologists, storytellers, thought leaders, and culinary masterminds. We'll salute the inductees of the newly minted HRN Hall of Fame, who embody our mission to further equity, sustainability, and deliciousness. Explore the beautiful Palm House and Yellow Magnolia Café, taste and imbibe to your heart's content, and bid on once-in-a-lifetime experiences and tasty gifts for any budget at our silent auction. Tickets available now at heritageradionetwork.org/gala.The Main Course O.G. is powered by Simplecast.

    Episode 347: GOATOBER 2019 + The Meatball Shop

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2019 58:28


    It's a full house this week with co-hosts Patrick Martins, Brandon Hoy, Mike Edison and special guest Daniel Sharp of The Meatball Shop. Our Moderator Emily Pearson leads our Weekly Baste Segment with hard-hitting stories of food in the news and a fast paced game of word association. This week we discuss all things GOAT, goat cheese and Goatober, British tabloids, neighborhood favorites, lunch ladies, UberEats, Meghan Markle and more. Our guest for The Weekly Grill is James Whetlor of Cabrito Goat Meat, Goatober International and the James Beard Award Winning Author of Goat: Cooking and Eating. Learn more at Goatober.com and by following @goatobernews! Join Heritage Radio Network on Monday, November 11th, for a raucous feast to toast a decade of food radio. Our tenth anniversary bacchanal is a rare gathering of your favorite chefs, mixologists, storytellers, thought leaders, and culinary masterminds. We'll salute the inductees of the newly minted HRN Hall of Fame, who embody our mission to further equity, sustainability, and deliciousness. Explore the beautiful Palm House and Yellow Magnolia Café, taste and imbibe to your heart's content, and bid on once-in-a-lifetime experiences and tasty gifts for any budget at our silent auction. Tickets available now at heritageradionetwork.org/gala.The Main Course O.G. is powered by Simplecast.

    Episode 346: Natalie Grindstaff, Crafted Hospitality

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2019 57:27


    Our Moderator Emily leads our Weekly Baste Segment with hard-hitting stories of food in the news and a fast paced game of word association. This week we discuss all things drinking and beverage! Coffee, champagne, liquor, apertifs, digestifs, wine and beer! Our guest for The Weekly Grill is Natalie Grindstaff. Natalie is the Director of Beverage Programs at Crafted Hospitality and oversees diverse wine, cocktail, beer and coffee programs for the groups restaurants in New York and Los Angeles. Follow Natalie on Instagram @nattinara!Join Heritage Radio Network on Monday, November 11th, for a raucous feast to toast a decade of food radio. Our tenth anniversary bacchanal is a rare gathering of your favorite chefs, mixologists, storytellers, thought leaders, and culinary masterminds. We'll salute the inductees of the newly minted HRN Hall of Fame, who embody our mission to further equity, sustainability, and deliciousness. Explore the beautiful Palm House and Yellow Magnolia Café, taste and imbibe to your heart's content, and bid on once-in-a-lifetime experiences and tasty gifts for any budget at our silent auction. Tickets available now at heritageradionetwork.org/gala.The Main Course O.G. is powered by Simplecast.

    Episode 345: The Main Course OG On the Road: LIVE from the Carolina Meat Conference with Five NC Meat Makers:

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2019 45:53


    Patrick Martins and Emily Pearson traveled to the Carolina Meat Conference hosted by NC Choices in Charlotte, North Carolina on October 7, 2019 for a live recording of The Main Course OG. Guests for The Weekly Grill include: Donna Moore, CEO Piedmont Custom Meats; Greg Collier, Owner of The Yolk Cafe and Executive Chef at Loft & Cellar; Jeremiah Jones, President of the NC Natural Hog Growers Association; Sam Suchoff, Owner of Lady Edison Meats & The Pig Restaurant; and Steven Goff, Executive Chef/Co-Owner AUX Bar and Blind Pig.Join Heritage Radio Network on Monday, November 11th, for a raucous feast to toast a decade of food radio. Our tenth anniversary bacchanal is a rare gathering of your favorite chefs, mixologists, storytellers, thought leaders, and culinary masterminds. We'll salute the inductees of the newly minted HRN Hall of Fame, who embody our mission to further equity, sustainability, and deliciousness. Explore the beautiful Palm House and Yellow Magnolia Café, taste and imbibe to your heart's content, and bid on once-in-a-lifetime experiences and tasty gifts for any budget at our silent auction. Tickets available now at heritageradionetwork.org/gala.The Main Course O.G. is powered by Simplecast.

    Episode 344: Jack Logue, Goatober, Will Devlin and Dan Miller

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2019 49:42


    Our Moderator Emily leads our Weekly Baste Segment with hard-hitting stories of food in the news and a fast paced game of word association. This week we discuss Goatober, London vs. Portland vs. NYC, food memories, Pumpkin Seed Oil, charity involvement and more. Our guests for The Weekly Grill include: Will Devlin, chef/owner of The Small Holding in Kent, England; Dan Miller CEO and Founder of Steward which enables people to invest directly in sustainable farms; Ulli Sitter of Ulli's Oil Mill and Jack Logue, Executive Chef of The Clocktower at The Edition and an OG New York City kid.The Main Course O.G. is powered by Simplecast.

    Episode 343: Long Meadow Ranch, Popina and Twang!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2019 62:22


    Our Moderator Emily gives hard-hitting stories of food in the news to our panelists and they discuss their attitudes and opinions in our Weekly Baste Segment. This week we discuss Napa Valley wines, food memories, mentors, Goatober, twang and more. Our guests for The Weekly Grill are Chris McDade, chef/owner of Popina restaurant in Brooklyn and Jeff Meisel, Vice President of Brand Development at Long Meadow Ranch in St. Helena, California.The Main Course O.G. is powered by Simplecast.  

    Episode 342: Evan Tessler + Sib Cheeseman

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2019 58:28


    Our Moderator Emily gives hard-hitting stories of food in the news to our panelists and they discuss their attitudes and opinions in The Weekly Baste Segment. This week we discuss the 93rd Annual Feast of San Gennaro, martinis and other icons of American culture, a "Library of Things," oysters and more! Our guests for The Weekly Grill are Chef Evan Tessler of Manhatta and Chef Sib Cheeseman of Gran Electrica. The Main Course O.G. is powered by Simplecast.

    Episode 341: Matt Ruzga: NJ vs. NYC

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2019 56:31


    Our Moderator Emily gives hard-hitting stories of food in the news to our panelists and they discuss their attitudes and opinions in our Weekly Baste Segment. This week we discuss bridge and tunnel, International Cheeseburger Day, paper, hiking and ingredients! Our guest for The Weekly Grill Chef Matt Ruzga of The Fox & Falcon in South Orange, New Jersey. The Main Course O.G. is powered by Simplecast.

    Episode 340: Rich Ho, Ho Foods

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2019 56:11


    Our Moderator Emily gives hard-hitting stories of food in the news to our panelists and they discuss their attitudes and opinions in our Weekly Baste Segment. This week we discuss bear sightings, tiny restaurants, Taiwanese cuisine, lingering and football season! Our guest for The Weekly Grill is Rich Ho. Rich's restaurant, Ho Foods brings home-style and modernized Taiwanese food to the East Village and pays homage to classic flavors and techniques by way of the San Gabriel Valley, California, the "mecca of Taiwanese food in America." The Main Course O.G. is powered by Simplecast.

    Episode 339: The Reunion Episode!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2019 48:45


    This week we have the OG (original) crew in the studio: Patrick Martins, Mike Edison, Brandon Hoy and Emily Pearson. The band is back together and it's the last episode before the summer break. Tune in as our hosts talk vacationing, legacy restaurants and legacy bands, Revel scooters, waiting in lines and more. Plus Mike and Brandon sing acapella! The Main Course O.G. is powered by Simplecast.

    Episode 338: Bunker, Win Son & El Puente's H.E.L.P. Program

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2019 52:01


    Our Moderator Emily gives hard-hitting stories of food in the news to our panelists and they discuss their attitudes and opinions in our Weekly Baste Segment. This week we discuss Vietnamese and Taiwanese cuisine, pioneering Brooklyn neighborhoods, eating in vs. dining in and the groups involvement in charities. Our guests for The Weekly Grill are Jimmy Tu of Bunker Vietnamese and Trigg Brown, Josh Ku and Jesse Shapell of Win Son and Win Son Bakery. Also joining the panel are John Carlos Pena and Ryan Salcedo who have started H.E.L.P (Help Everyone Live & Prosper), a project created by a small group of young people from El Puente's Williamsburg Leadership Center. Learn more at: https://elpuente.us/leadership-centers. The Main Course O.G. is powered by Simplecast.

    Episode 337: Yennicott Oysters + The Brooklyn Grange

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2019 57:05


    Our Moderator Emily gives hard-hitting stories of food in the news to our panelists and they discuss their attitudes and opinions in our Weekly Baste Segment. This week we discuss oysters, rooftop farming, bees, rose, local delivery struggles and more! Our guests for The Weekly Grill are Ben Flanner of Brooklyn Grange based in Brooklyn and Meg Dowe and Drew Nemetz of Yennicott Oysters out on the North Fork of Long Island. It's HRN's annual summer fund drive, this is when we turn to our listeners and ask that you make a donation to help ensure a bright future for food radio. Help us keep broadcasting the most thought provoking, entertaining, and educational conversations happening in the world of food and beverage. Become a member today! To celebrate our 10th anniversary, we have brand new member gifts available. So snag your favorite new pizza - themed tee shirt or enamel pin today and show the world how much you love HRN, just go to heritageradionetwork.org/donate The Main Course O.G. is powered by Simplecast.

    Episode 336: Gertie NYC: Good Food, Every Day!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2019 56:47


    Our Moderator Emily gives hard-hitting stories of food in the news to our panelists and they discuss their attitudes and opinions in our Weekly Baste Segment. This week we discuss all day dining, kebabs, National Caviar Day, Seinfeld, Wimbledon, rose raspberries, whiskey and more! Our guests for The Weekly Grill are Nate Adler, Will Edwards and Katy Moore of Gertie restaurant in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. It's HRN's annual summer fund drive, this is when we turn to our listeners and ask that you make a donation to help ensure a bright future for food radio. Help us keep broadcasting the most thought provoking, entertaining, and educational conversations happening in the world of food and beverage. Become a member today! To celebrate our 10th anniversary, we have brand new member gifts available. So snag your favorite new pizza - themed tee shirt or enamel pin today and show the world how much you love HRN, just go to heritageradionetwork.org/donate. The Main Course is powered by Simplecast.

    Episode 335: Jeremy Price & Sonya Comiskey

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2019 50:02


    Our Moderator Emily gives hard-hitting stories of food in the news to our panelists and they discuss their attitudes and opinions in our Weekly Baste Segment. This week we discuss Australia and Los Angeles, outdoor dining, mezcal, rising costs and heritage breeds. Our guests for The Weekly Grill are Chef Jeremy Price of Cecconi's Dumbo and Sonya Comiskey,2018 Nuffield Farming Scholar, Founder Epicurean Beef, and Co-Founder of Comiskey Bazadais Beef in Australia. It's HRN's annual summer fund drive, this is when we turn to our listeners and ask that you make a donation to help ensure a bright future for food radio. Help us keep broadcasting the most thought provoking, entertaining, and educational conversations happening in the world of food and beverage. Become a member today! To celebrate our 10th anniversary, we have brand new member gifts available. So snag your favorite new pizza - themed tee shirt or enamel pin today and show the world how much you love HRN, just go to heritageradionetwork.org/donate The Main Course O.G. is powered by Simplecast.

    Episode 334: Darren Carbone and James Whetlor

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2019 55:22


    Our Moderator Emily gives hard-hitting stories of food in the news to our panelists and they discuss their attitudes and opinions in our Weekly Baste Segment. This week we discuss all things Goatober, Best Restaurants, Bourdain Day, Mexican cuisine, food delivery apps and more. Our guests for The Weekly Grill are Darren Carbone of El Vez and James Whetlor of Cabrito UK and Goatober International. It's HRN's annual summer fund drive, this is when we turn to our listeners and ask that you make a donation to help ensure a bright future for food radio. Help us keep broadcasting the most thought provoking, entertaining, and educational conversations happening in the world of food and beverage. Become a member today! To celebrate our 10th anniversary, we have brand new member gifts available. So snag your favorite new pizza - themed tee shirt or enamel pin today and show the world how much you love HRN, just go to heritageradionetwork.org/donate The Main Course O.G. is powered by Simplecast.

    Episode 333: Sam Edwards

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2019 44:20


    Our Moderator Emily gives hard-hitting stories of food in the news to our panelists and they discuss their attitudes and opinions in our Weekly Baste Segment. This week we discuss all things ham, Virginia, #MeatFreeMondays, the life of Molly O'Neill and the Summer Fancy Food Show. Our guests for The Weekly Grill are Sam and Donna Edwards of Edwards Virginia Smokehouse, makers of delicious ham, bacon and sausage since 1926. It's HRN's annual summer fund drive, this is when we turn to our listeners and ask that you make a donation to help ensure a bright future for food radio. Help us keep broadcasting the most thought provoking, entertaining, and educational conversations happening in the world of food and beverage. Become a member today! To celebrate our 10th anniversary, we have brand new member gifts available. So snag your favorite new pizza - themed tee shirt or enamel pin today and show the world how much you love HRN, just go to heritageradionetwork.org/donate The Main Course O.G. is powered by Simplecast.

    Episode 332: Yong Shin and Doreen Winkler

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2019 57:49


    Our Moderator Emily gives hard-hitting stories of food in the news to our panelists and they discuss their attitudes and opinions in our Weekly Baste Segment. This week we discuss all things karaoke, cooking tools, CBD, Korean barbecue and natural wine. Our guests for The Weekly Grill are Chef Yong Shin of Insa and Natural Wine Sommelier and Consultant, Doreen Winkler. The Main Course O.G. is powered by Simplecast.

    Episode 331: Nancy Newsom "The Ham Lady"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2019 49:02


    Our Moderator Emily gives hard-hitting stories of food in the news to our panelists and they discuss their country ham, family businesses, James Beard, spirits and more in our Weekly Baste Segment. Our guests for The Weekly Grill are Nancy Newsom “The Ham Lady” from Col. Bill Newsom's Country Ham in Princeton, Kentucky, Herbert Lipscomb and George Weld of Egg Restaurant in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The Main Course O.G. is powered by Simplecast.

    Episode 330: Matt Rudofker and Daniel Sharp

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2019 54:39


    Our Moderator Emily gives hard-hitting stories of food in the news to our panelists and they discuss their attitudes and opinions in our Weekly Baste Segment. This week we discuss all things taste, perfectionism and long-aged! Our guests for The Weekly Grill are Chef Matthew Rudofker and Chef Daniel Sharp of The Meatball Shops. The Main Course is powered by Simplecast.

    Episode 329: Pizza, Pizza, Pizza! Lena Ciardullo, Al Di Meglio and Brandon Hoy

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2019 62:22


    Our Moderator Emily gives hard-hitting stories of food in the news to our panelists and they discuss their attitudes and opinions in our Weekly Baste Segment. This week we discuss all things pizza, pork roll, culinary school, ascending neighborhoods and more. Our guests for The Weekly Grill are Al di Meglio, Chef and Owner of Barano, a wood fired seasonal Italian restaurant in South Williamsburg, Brooklyn featuring house-made pastas and wood-fired pizzas and Lena Ciardullo, Executive Chef at Marta, Caffe Marchio and Vini e Fritti, Union Square Hospitality Group's Roman-inspired restaurants located in The Redbury New York. The Main Course O.G. is powered by Simplecast.

    Episode 328: Marlow & Daughters, A-OK BBQ and Momofuku Las Vegas

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2019 59:09


    Our Moderator Emily gives hard-hitting stories of food in the news to our panelists and they discuss their attitudes and opinions in our Weekly Baste Segment. This week we discuss robots, food waste, favorite meat cuts, the Royal baby and more! Our guests for The Weekly Grill are Yoko Koide and Michael Kale of Marlow & Daughters, Alex Oster of A-OK Berkshire BBQ and Michael (Ruby) Rubinstein of Momofuku Las Vegas. The Main Course is powered by Simplecast.

    Episode 327: Joe Mangipano, Employees Only

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2019 52:31


    Our Moderator Emily gives hard-hitting stories of food in the news to our panelists and they discuss their attitudes and opinions in our Weekly Baste Segment. This week we discuss cocktails, sustainability, climate change, Blue Apron's demise and the future of restaurants. Our guest for The Weekly Grill is Joe Mangipano. Joe's career like most people in hospitality, started from the very bottom. Growing up, his mother owned a sushi restaurant in upstate New York. His passion for cooking began as a small child, developing a fond appreciation for all cuisines. Before making the transition to New York City he worked under the guidance of Alto Cinco owner, Johanna Yorke. She gave Joe the opportunity to try every position possible in her restaurant and after 7 years Joe was ready to make the move to NYC. In 2008 Joe began teaching baking classes at Butter Lane Bakery and later landed a job at Mesa Grill as a pastry cook. Then, in 2015 Joe made the transition back to cooking and with the help of a close friend he was given the opportunity to become Sous Chef at Employees Only NYC. Since then Joe has been a vital part of continuously elevating the quality of food at EO. As Executive Chef he hopes to continue the development of EO's food menu by incorporating his unique style. The Main Course O.G. is powered by Simplecast.

    Episode 326: Aaron Oster, Justin Kingsley Hall & Eric Kos

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2019 54:11


    Our Moderator Emily gives hard-hitting stories of food in the news to our panelists and they discuss their attitudes and opinions in our Weekly Baste Segment. This week we discuss Starbucks, butchers cuts, Meghan Markle's baby, barbecue and more. Our guests for The Weekly Grill are Aaron Oster and Justin Kingsley Hall. Aaron Oster is the co-founder and chef of A-OK Berkshire Barbeque, located in North Adams, Massachusetts in the old Sprague Electric guardhouse on the campus of the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art. Together with his wife, Alexandra Oster and Orion Howard, Aaron's goal was to put better food on the tables of those within the community and together they provide a simple, straightforward menu, great service and a fun atmosphere. Justin Kingsley Hall gets his inspiration from the people he has met and worked with over the years as he moved around the country from California to North Carolina, Florida, and Nevada as well as his many travels. Justin's main objective is to create food and an experience that inspires conversation; not necessarily about his food but wholesome conversations that cause people to spend more time around the table. He focuses on from scratch farm to table cuisine using sustainably grown, raised & caught seasonal ingredients. Hall is currently preparing to open Main St. Provisions in the Arts District of Las Vegas in the Fall of 2019. He was most recently the Executive Chef of The Kitchen at Atomic in downtown Las Vegas in 2017 he helped open Sparrow + Wolf with Chef Brian Howard whom he had work with previously at Comme Ca in the Cosmopolitan & their West Hollywood Location. Justin has also taught at the Art Institute of Las Vegas for 5 years, co-created a local charity event called Whiskey In The Wilderness and operated SLO Boy, a pop up and catering service which started in a kiosk on Las Vegas Blvd. Traveling around the city as well as out of state his concept was inspired by his wine country upbringing and life in Las Vegas. The Main Course O.G. is powered by Simplecast

    Episode 325: Joe Carroll, Brian Kenny, Eric Kos

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2019 52:18


    Our Moderator Emily gives hard-hitting stories of food in the news to our panelists and they discuss their attitudes and opinions in our Weekly Baste Segment. This week we discuss feeding your "mother," Jewish foods, the future of hyper-local, Notre Dame Cathedral and spirit energies! Our guests for The Weekly Grill are Joe Carroll, Brian Kenny and Eric Kos! The Main Course O.G. is powered by Simplecast.

    Episode 324: Amanda Wilson + Elizabeth McConnell

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2019 50:57


    Our Moderator Emily gives hard-hitting stories of food in the news to our panelists and they discuss their attitudes and opinions in our Weekly Baste Segment. This week we discuss pre-batched artisanal cocktails, spirit foods, farmers markets and of course, Meghan Markle! Our guests for The Weekly Grill are Amanda Wilson and Elizabeth McConnell of Union Square Hospitality Group. After many years as Chef de Cuisine at Union Square Cafe, Amanda recently took on the new role of Executive Chef at Daily Provisions, a neighborhood coffee shop, bakery and sandwich shop concept in NYC. Liz also spent many years in Union Square Cafe's kitchen and currently oversees all foraging and purchasing for the restaurant. The Main Course is powered by Simplecast.

    Episode 323: Erin Fairbanks + Lizzy Young

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2019 52:12


    Our Moderator Emily gives hard-hitting stories of food in the news to our panelists and they discuss their attitudes and opinions in our Weekly Baste Segment. This week we discuss the Impossible Burger, congestion taxes, brick & mortar book shops, women in hospitality and Duchess Meghan Markle. Our guests for The Weekly Grill are Erin Fairbanks and Lizzy Young. Erin Fairbanks is a partner at GROUT, a project development consultancy delivering resources needed to convert an idea, thought or plan into an actual project with the potential to deliver impact and create new value for society. She is also a co-founder of Women in Hospitality United and the founder of BKBF Productions and Ladies Night, a monthly event bringing women together to explore leadership and workplace empowerment. Her primary areas of interest are: women's empowerment, sustainable food systems, racial justice and palliative care. Erin was also the Executive Director of Heritage Radio Network from 2012 to 2016. Lizzy Young founded lizzyoung bookseller in January 2012. She was previously an assistant editor at Gourmet Magazine and a pastry chef before ending up in the rare book world. She believes that culinary books give you a window into the cultural narrative of the specific time and place in which the book was composed and you can currently find her minding her “brick & mortar" book shop, Lizzyoung Bookseller, in Cobble Hill, Brooklyn. The Main Course is powered by Simplecast.

    Episode 322: Chris Fischer and Antonio Mora

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2019 50:47


    Our Moderator Emily gives hard-hitting stories of food in the news to our panelists and they discuss their attitudes and opinions in our Weekly Baste Segment. This week we discuss fast food joints, favorite foods, drunk foods, best bites, France, Martha's Vineyard, The Sylvia Center and more! Our guests for The Weekly Grill are Chris Fischer and Antonio Mora. Chris Fischer is a chef, farmer and the James Beard Award winning writer of The Beetlebung Farm Cookbook (Little, Brown, 2015) whose roots on Martha's Vineyard run twelve generations deep. Antonio Mora is the Executive Chef of Quality Meats in New York City, part of the Quality Branded group. Having previously worked behind the stoves at Daniel, Frankie's Spuntino and Prime Meats, Antonio's earthy, rustic take on dining has influenced the contemporary versions of steakhouse classics at Quality Meats. The Main Course is powered by Simplecast.

    Episode 321: Eric Kos & The Oil Lady

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2019 47:41


    Our Moderator Emily gives hard-hitting stories of food in the news to our panelists and they discuss their attitudes and opinions in our Weekly Baste Segment. This week we discuss Hudson Yards, bees, print food publications, blockchain technology, and dining out. Our guest for The Weekly Grill is Eric Kos, publisher of the Alameda Sun and later in the show, we're joined by Ulli Sitter to discuss her signature oils, part of Ulli's Oil Mill. The Main Course is powered by Simplecast.

    Episode 320: Jon Tilles + Tim Caspare, Pasquale Jones

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2019 57:18


    Our Moderator Patrick gives hard-hitting stories of food in the news to our panelists and they discuss their attitudes and opinions in our Weekly Baste Segment. This week we discuss protein, meatballs, Hudson Yards, and the mainstream news media and its lightening fast news cycle. Our guests for The Weekly Grill are……………………… Jonathan Tilles Executive Sous Chef and Tim Caspare Chef de Cuisine of Pasquale Jones restaurant on the Lower East Side. Also calling in Eric Kos Publisher of the Alameda Sun. The Main Course is powered by Simplecast.

    Episode 319: On Location at O. Ottmanelli & Sons

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2019 20:49


    Patrick and Emily are on location at O. Ottomanelli & Sons located at 285 Bleecker Street in the West Village. Ottomanelli's has been open since the 1950s and is now run by brothers Gerry, Frank and Joe Ottomanelli. The Main Course is powered by Simplecast.

    Episode 318: Momofuku Nishi + Community Grains

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2019 60:50


    Our Moderator Emily gives hard-hitting stories of food in the news to our panelists and they discuss their attitudes and opinions in our Weekly Baste Segment. This week we discuss hangovers, classic vs. innovative dishes, artisan food products, White Castle and grains. Our guests for The Weekly Grill are Nick Tamburo & Emma Conroy of Momofuku Nishi in New York and Bob Klein of Oliveto Restaurant & Community Grains in Oakland, California. Nick began his career in Boston, working at Flour Bakery, Savenor's Butcher and Market and Radius by chef Michael Schlow. Upon moving to New York, Nick joined the Momofuku team at Noodle Bar and later moved on to Ko before holding his current position as the Chef de Cuisine at Momofuku Nishi. Emma moved to New York City in 2011 from Providence, Rhode Island. She worked at Locanda Verde, Red Cat and then Corkbuzz where she was promoted to Director of Operations. Emma joined Momofuku in 2016 and is currently the General Manager of Nishi. Bob Klein is the founder of Community Grains and co-owner of Oliveto restaurant in Oakland. He has spent the last 6 years working to rebuild the local grain economy in Northern California. Besides being a prominent restaurateur, Bob has been a broadcast executive producer, a national program consultant, and developer/syndicator. He is the recipient of the DuPont Columbia Award, the IRIS award, and several Emmys. He takes delight in strengthening his community by connecting people together through good food. The Main Course O.G is powered by Simplecast.

    Episode 317: Mandy Oser, Ardesia Wine Bar

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2019 53:59


    Our Moderator Emily gives hard-hitting stories of food in the news to our panelists and they discuss their attitudes and opinions in our Weekly Baste Segment. This week we discuss caviar, Valentine's Day, the far west side and Amazon meal kits. Our guest for The Weekly Grill is Mandy Oser, Founder and Owner of Ardesia in Hell's Kitchen, a wine bar she opened in fall 2009 as a place where both those with a deeper knowledge of wine as well as novices can find a selection that will satisfy. Along with selecting the wines, Mandy oversees chef Bernardo Garcia's menu of inventive and shareable dishes that complement the diverse wine program. When not at Ardesia, Oser can be found spending time with her son, Oisín, or exploring new corners of NYC through art & food. The Main Course is powered by Simplecast.

    Episode 316: Nate Hodge

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2019 49:08


    Our Moderator Emily gives hard-hitting stories of food in the news to our panelists and they discuss their attitudes and opinions in our Weekly Baste Segment. This week we discuss chocolate, complaining at restaurants, spirit foods and CBD. Our guest for The Weekly Grill is Nate Hodge, co-founder and Head Chocolate Maker at Raaka Chocolate, a nationally distributed bean-to-bar chocolate company based in Red Hook, Brooklyn. Nate appears as a featured subject in the film, Setting the Bar (2017), a documentary that focuses on the leading role Raaka has taken in the craft chocolate movement's focus on sustainable cocoa sourcing. Every year, Raaka releases 24 unique chocolate bars inspired by recipes from all over the world, and in collaboration with local chefs and artisans. Nate is also married to Catherine Greeley, Vice President and Director of Mail Order at Heritage Foods. The Main Course O.G is powered by Simplecast

    Episode 315: Oistein Thorsen and Ulli Sitter

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2019 49:38


    Our moderator Emily gives hard-hitting stories of food in the news to our panelists and they discuss their attitudes and opinions in our Weekly Baste Segment. This week we discuss royalty, protocols, manners, rivalries, oils and food sustainability. Our guests for The Weekly Grill are Oistein Thorsen of FAI Farms whose mission is to help the food-sector overcome key challenges and implement better farming practices, on land and at sea through actionable advice, applied research and innovation. Ulli Sitter is the founder of Ulli's Oil Mill which provides delicious Austrian style, cold-pressed oils from Upstate New York and has created an oil-seed culture connecting local farms to local markets while also being on the cutting edge of hemp culture. The Main Course is powered by Simplecast

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