WJFF-Cooking in the Catskills with Brett August

In this podcast episode, Chef Brett August interviews Chef John Dettori from The Creek House Grill, located at 19 Lower Main Street in Calicoon, NY. Discover Chef Dettori's passion for exceptional cuisine as he shares his culinary inspirations, innovative techniques, and collaboration with local farmers and artisans. Experience the vibrant flavors, seasonal ingredients, and inviting ambiance that make The Creek House Grill a must-visit culinary destination. 

In this podcast episode, Chef Brett Augusts interviews Ian Boyle, the executive chef, and co-owner of The Old Foundation Restaurant. Ian shares his culinary journey, from his early days working in dive bars to honing his skills in Italy. Despite traveling extensively, Ian has now settled in Sullivan County and recently became the new proprietor of the Stone Arch Inn which he made into the Old Foundation.  https://www.facebook.com/theoldfoundation/

Chef Brett August sits down with Eric Komoroff, Owner of Barryville General Store and General Jerk 

Brett August sits down with the owners of the Upward Brewery, located in Livingston Manor NY, Dana Ball and David Walton. https://www.upwardbrewing.com/

Brett August sits down with Chef Dan Gonzales, Eldred Preserve - The Old homestead. The newest fine-dining eatery in Sullivan County. The Homestead, a Sullivan Catskills classic, has been reborn at The Eldred Preserve as The Homestead Restaurant + Lounge, a modern steakhouse offering a true farm-to-table experience.

Brett August sits down with Chef Jonathan Martinez from the Tango Cafe in Hurleyville, NY and explores his roots and what the future looks like at the new Tango Cafe. 

Brett August sits down with Chef Matt Ranalletta from Kenoza Hall in Sullivan County. He explores what it took to get where he is and says his favorite meal for Valentine's Day is Kenoza Hall. 

Cooking in the Catskill checks in with Callicoon Hills' newest chef, Chef JO Medina. 

We explore Grizzly Bagels Grizzly Bagels is founded on the idea that Better is Better.  To create the best possible bagel, you need the best ingredients.  

Celebrity Chef JJ Johnson is a James Beard Award-winning chef best known for his barrier-breaking cuisine connecting the foodways of West Africa and Asia to the Americas.  https://www.chefjj.co/

Benji And Jake Friehling to awesome brothers running the baddest pizza joint in all of the Catskills! Get there for local brews and the most insane specialty pies and wings! two bros killing it!

Brett August talks to Jacob Rozbruch, MD, a prominent Orthopedic Surgeon in Manhattan with Mt. Sinai Hospital (and "Uncle Jack" to Brett's wife, Alison). Jack grew up in Brooklyn after emigrating from Italy with his parents – both Holocaust survivors – and younger brother, Alfie in 1953. In the 1950s-60s, the Catskills bungalow colonies provided a safe, welcoming and carefree summer home for his family, like it did for many other Jewish immigrants who had lost their families in the old country. Jack talks about his warm memories of escaping the city to spend idyllic summers in the Catskill Mountains as a child & teen. http://jacobrozbruchmd.com

Brett August talks to Executive Chef Max Cavaleri from Restaurant Associates.  https://twitter.com/chefmaxi

Brett August talks to Paul Nanni, Chef of The Heron Restaurant in Narrowsburg, N.Y. The Heron is a modern American restaurant owned and operated by Paul Nanni and Marla Puccetti. Their innovative food and beverage menus use the tremendous agricultural and artisan resources of the region. http://theheronrestaurant.com/