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Graffiato closed its Richmond outpost in 2018 after its Washington D.C.-based founder, a celebrity chef, was accused of sexual harassment. Kristel Poole was the general manager of Graffiato in Richmond at the time and shared her experiences from that chapter of her life. She and Robey also reminisced about past culinary adventures involving lamb testicles. And Kristel offered suggestions on what NOT to do when going out to eat. It's been a big month for local food honors as both James Beard semifinalists and the Virginia Governor's Cup wine winner were announced. Scott and Robey will discuss those honorees, debate who serves the best french fries in Richmond, and brainstorm where to take kids out to eat. Robey ends the podcast discussing her "unbelievable experience" at the national steakhouse chain. SPOILER ALERT: It wasn't good.
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This week on the podcast, it’s another edition of Bartender Journey City Spotlight, as Hazel travels to Washington DC. She chats with Rico Wisner, a bartender from the Adams Morgan neighborhood that has been in the DC cocktail scene for over 20 years.He first started at a country club and then went onto work at a variety of places including Baltimore Inner Harbor, McCormick & Schmick’s, Dave & Buster’s, Graffiato, Ambar and Bonfire. He has been featured in media including Zagat, Washingtonian and the DC Eater and CBS Local and his last competition was this week at the Drambuie Cocktail Competition at Quarter and Glory.Pics from the DC trip will be posted on the Bartender Journey Facebook page. Visit Rico behind the stick at Rosario DC and the pop up Halloween Bar, Pub Dread!Hazel also chats with French Scotty, bartender at Five to One. Cocktail of the Week"Done Got Wise"1 1/2 oz Drambuie1 oz creme de cacao1/2 oz Monkey Shoulder1 1/2 oz espresso1 Dash Angostura Aromatic BittersNational Drambuie Brand Ambassador Vance Henderson makes an appearance on the podcast this week explaining the Drambuie Cocktail Competition. (We spent an entire episode to speaking with our friend Vance on Bartender Journey Podcast number 207). Unrelated Podcast Suggestion of the Week:Brought to you by Sudio Bluetooth Headphonesout of Sweden making great sounding and great looking headphones. Go to sudiosweden.com and use the discount code “bartenderjourney” for 15% off your Sudio wireless headphones and to show your support for the Bartender Journey Podcast.The Unrelated Podcast Suggestion of the Week is No Such Thing As A Fish. In this podcast 4 or so people get together each week with a strange fact and talk about it. The hosts are hysterical and smart and the shows are always very entertaining. You can take some of these goofy facts and use them to start conversations at your bar. The hosts are English and it is what I guess you’d call modern English humor. Check it out! Book of the Week:The Old-Fashioned: The Story of the World's First Classic Cocktail, with Recipes and Lore by Robert SimonsonWell the Old Fashioned is everywhere these days and this is a comprehensive guide to the whiskey, sugar and bitters classic.There is history plus more than forty cocktail recipes, including variations, regional twists, and contemporary updates from top bartenders around the country.
Episode 2 - The Liquification of Lambstock We focus on the drinks at Lambstock by starting with our GM of the NC F&Bar, Matthew Bettinger of C.Grace Raleigh, NC & Sidebar, Cary, NC. Later, we talk with the ladies from Virginia, Chef Brittanny Anderson (Metzger Bar + Butchery & Brenner Pass) & GM of the VA Bar Kristel Poole of Graffiato. Lastly, we finish up with former guest, Bartender of Dogwoods Southern Table in Charlotte, Brian 'The Hammer' LoRusso. Sponsors: The CurEat App (Steve Mangano) Food-Seen Van Daughtry Consulting Audio Produced/Edited: Max Trujillo
Marjorie’s California roots are apparent in her craft, as she brings fresh creativity to locally sourced, seasonal food. As a result of her leadership, Ripple was awarded by the Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington for Best Upscale Casual Restaurant and Best Wine Restaurant in 2014. Wine Spectator named Ripple a Top 100 Wine Restaurant for 2013 and again in 2014.Meek-Bradley has served a variety of cuisines in many top-rated restaurants and her impressive pedigree includes having worked for renowned chef, Thomas Keller, at Per Se in NYC and Bouchon in Yountville, CA. She served as chef de cuisine under Top Chef finalist, Mike Isabella at Washington, D.C.’s Graffiato, as sous chef for internationally renowned chef, Jose Andres at his acclaimed DC restaurant, Zaytinya, and worked for James Beard award-winning chef, Marcus Samuelsson Washington Square in Philadelphia.In 2014 and 2015 Marjorie was nationally recognized as a semifinalist for the prestigious James Beard Foundation Rising Star.In addition to her work in the kitchen, Marjorie continues to put DC on the map as an ever-evolving culinary destination and is a current contestant on Bravo’s 13th season of the Emmy award-winning culinary show, “Top Chef.” Show notes at aoachef.comHELP US PROMOTE YOU LOCAL CHEF!!If you like the show please subscribe in iTunes and write us a review! This is how we can attract your favorite chef and introduce them to a new audience! Review the show in iTunes We rely on it!!Are you a chef or do you know a chef that would like to appear on the show? Drop me a line at aoachef@gmail.comHave you thanked a chef today? Links:Show NotesClick to view: show page on Awesound
Marjorie’s California roots are apparent in her craft, as she brings fresh creativity to locally sourced, seasonal food. As a result of her leadership, Ripple was awarded by the Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington for Best Upscale Casual Restaurant and Best Wine Restaurant in 2014. Wine Spectator named Ripple a Top 100 Wine Restaurant for 2013 and again in 2014.Meek-Bradley has served a variety of cuisines in many top-rated restaurants and her impressive pedigree includes having worked for renowned chef, Thomas Keller, at Per Se in NYC and Bouchon in Yountville, CA. She served as chef de cuisine under Top Chef finalist, Mike Isabella at Washington, D.C.’s Graffiato, as sous chef for internationally renowned chef, Jose Andres at his acclaimed DC restaurant, Zaytinya, and worked for James Beard award-winning chef, Marcus Samuelsson Washington Square in Philadelphia.In 2014 and 2015 Marjorie was nationally recognized as a semifinalist for the prestigious James Beard Foundation Rising Star.In addition to her work in the kitchen, Marjorie continues to put DC on the map as an ever-evolving culinary destination and is a current contestant on Bravo’s 13th season of the Emmy award-winning culinary show, “Top Chef.” Show notes at aoachef.comHELP US PROMOTE YOU LOCAL CHEF!!If you like the show please subscribe in iTunes and write us a review! This is how we can attract your favorite chef and introduce them to a new audience! Review the show in iTunes We rely on it!!Are you a chef or do you know a chef that would like to appear on the show? Drop me a line at aoachef@gmail.comHave you thanked a chef today? Links:Show NotesClick to view: show page on Awesound
In this episode of the Find Dining Podcast, Becca Clara Love of Bitches Who Brunch offers up another great restaurant recommendation: Lavagnain Washington, DC, where Chef Alex Ripley serves up locally sourced Italian dishes like bruschetta, ravioli riccota and tiramisu. We talk about the secret to Ethiopian food, chili cheese fries, and where to find bottomless mimosas for Sunday brunch. Read more about Lavagna on Bitches Who Brunch Visit the Lavagna website "Lavagna" means "chalkboard" in Italian Lavagna is located at 538 8th Street SE Try Ethiopian food at Etete Follow great chefs like Jose Andrés and Michel Richard Keep an eye on Teddy Folkman of Grandville Moore's Mike Isabella of Graffiato and Bandalero has a pizza called 'The Jersey Shore' and Prosecco on tap Over craft cocktails at The Columbia Room in The Passenger is where the real deals in D.C. happen There's a great French joint called Le Diplomate Rasika has awesome modern Indian cuisine Becca recommends: The Charcuterie The Bruschetta The Ravioli Riccota The Chesapeake Rockfish The Tiramisu Washington, D.C. Dining Districts to Explore: U Street & 14th H Street Northeast Chinatown/Penn Quarter Washington, D.C. Food Events: National Cherry Blossom Festival (Spring) Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival (June) March of Dimes Signature Chefs Auction (November and February) Embassy Chef Challenge (March) Brewer's Ball (March) Farragut Friday features great food trucks Truckeroo Festival (May) Food for Thought: Q: What famous D.C. restaurant is known for it’s chili cheese fries? A: Ben's Chili Bowl. Out of the Frying Pan Picks: Favorite Steakhouse: J&G Steakhouse Favorite Place for a Night Out with the Girls: POV Favorite French Restaurants: Le Grenier and Le Deplomate Favorite Sushi Restaurant: Sei Favorite Place for a Business Lunch: Boqueria Best Places for Brunch: Masa 14 and El Centro
Chef Mike Isabella has appeared on Top Chef and Top Chef All-Stars, and now he shares the secret of his Bourbon Caramel Sauce with you on WhiskyCast HD. He uses it on Zeppoles with powered sugar and blueberries, but it's great with all kinds of desserts.