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Send us Fan MailWe are diving into a massive lineup of entertainment, world-class dining, and incredible summer perks across the Las Vegas Valley. From a classic cult film getting a high-tech makeover to an exclusive chat with a culinary superstar. We also check out New Kids on the Block's "The Right Stuff" Remixed Las Vegas residency. Wow, it was good!The Rocky Horror Picture Show is Coming to the Sphere: Following the massive success of The Wizard of Oz, Sphere Entertainment announced that the iconic 1975 cult classic is getting a mind-bending, immersive upgrade slated for 2027. Get ready to Time Warp like never before.Exclusive Chat with Chef Kwame Onwuachi: We catch up with the James Beard Award-winning chef to talk about his stunning new restaurant, Maroon, now open at the SAHARA. It officially holds the title of the only Caribbean steakhouse on the Las Vegas Strip!Free Gas via Downtown Las Vegas: Heading to the historic El Cortez? We explain how their "Fuel Up on Fun" summer promotion is giving away $50 gas cards with qualifying hotel stays through September 3.4th of July on the Brooklyn Bridge: New York-New York is bringing back the legendary Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest as an official Major League Eating qualifier for their America 250 Bridge Bash, complete with fireworks and family fun.F1 Savings for Convention-Goers: If you are in town for business, the Grand Prix Plaza has a brand-new "Show Your Badge" deal that gets you local Nevada pricing on attraction tickets.Spectacular Saturdays at Grand Canal Shoppes: Celebrate Independence Day afternoon under The Wishing Tree inside The Venetian Resort with live music, entertainment, and custom keepsakes.NKOTB Remix at Park MGM: We check out the latest show from New Kids on the Block right on the Strip.VegasNearMe AppIf it's fun to do or see, it's on VegasNearMe. The only app you'll need to navigate Las Vegas. Support the showFollow us on Instagram: @vegas.revealedFollow us on Twitter: @vegasrevealedFollow us on TikTok: @vegas.revealedWebsite: Vegas-Revealed.com

Chef JJ Johnson is a James Beard Award-winning chef, author, entrepreneur, and founder of Field Trip, a fast-casual restaurant concept built around globally inspired rice bowls. With locations across New York City, Atlantis Paradise Island in the Bahamas, and a new location opening in JFK Airport, JJ has successfully combined culinary excellence with business innovation. In this episode, he shares the realities of restaurant entrepreneurship, raising capital, managing cash flow, scaling a food brand, and navigating the challenges of running a business in a highly competitive industry. On this episode we talk about: How JJ Johnson turned a passion for cooking into a successful restaurant brand Why Field Trip was born from a capital constraint rather than the original business plan The hidden financial realities of opening and operating a restaurant Managing cash flow, labor costs, food inflation, and profitability Building customer loyalty, retaining guests, and expanding through licensing opportunities Top 3 Takeaways Capital constraints can spark innovation. Field Trip wasn't JJ's original vision, but adapting to the resources available led to a scalable concept that ultimately succeeded. Entrepreneurship requires mastering skills far beyond your craft. Running a restaurant means understanding accounting, payroll, insurance, cash flow, operations, and marketing—not just making great food. Cash flow is king. A restaurant can have a great concept and strong demand but still struggle if cash isn't managed carefully enough to survive growth and operational challenges. Notable Quotes "If I really work this hard for this guy, what happens if I work really hard for myself?" "A lot of restaurants don't close because they're bad concepts—they close because they don't have enough money to survive long enough to grow." "You're the founder of the business. You have to jump in where it's needed and rock and roll." Connect with Chef JJ Johnson: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chefjj Website: https://www.chefjj.co Field Trip: https://www.fieldtripnyc.com Clio TV: Just Eats with Chef JJ A Word from Our Sponsors: Today's episode is brought to you by our incredible sponsors. Their support allows us to continue bringing you conversations with entrepreneurs, creators, and industry leaders who are building remarkable businesses. Be sure to check out the sponsors featured in this episode and let them know you heard about them on the Travis Makes Money Podcast! - Are you ready to start your own creatorjourney and make it big? Visitwww.fanvue.com today and launch yourcareer! - To learn more about Mode Mobile and its investor community, go to https://invest.modemobile.com/travismakesmoney -Travis Makes Money is made possible by High Level – the All-In-One Sales & Marketing Platform built for agencies, by an agency.Capture leads, nurture them, and close more deals—all from one powerful platform.Get an extended free trial at gohighlevel.com/travis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chelsea Thomas, a.k.a. Date Night Draft 3.0 Winner, of Local Foods Group makes her triumphant return to the podcast! Chelsea joins Eric today to discuss some of the latest news from Houston food scene including the biggest news of all - Evelyn Garcia, Henry Lu, and Adrian Torres becoming James Beard Award winners. The pair speak about what the wins mean for Houston, why Houston continues to show that it's the top food city of Texas, why they're all so deserving of the recognition, how they've been able to standout, and Chelsea's experience working with Adrian as part of Local Foods Group. Plus, they cover Aga's To Go opening a location in Katy. In the Restaurants of the Week portion Osteria di Mercato is featured.  Got a question for Eric? Email him at eric@culturemap.com. Follow Eric on Instagram @ericsandler and check out some of Eric's latest articles online at Culturemap.com: Houston Restaurants Have a Historic Night with 2 James Beard Award Wins Cherished Houston Indo-Pak Restaurant Opens To-Go Only Location in Katy Shuttered Houston Restaurant Revived for 1 Night Only at Canada Day Pop-Up A Highly Opinionated Take on Houston's Venture-Backed New Bagel Shop Ronnie Killen Sets Closing Date for His Michelin-Rated Comfort Food Eatery

Cam Smith joins Holly Whitfield to talk about his varied career, from starting his own cobbler business at age 9 to working for James Beard Award-nominated chefs in Nashville and Memphis. Smith developed Cameo's signature smashburger before becoming executive sous chef at Hog & Hominy in late 2024.

Join us for a new perspective on the art of dining out with Adam Reiner, a James Beard Award-winning journalist who spent over two decades working in some of New York City's most celebrated restaurants, including Babbo, Carbone, and The Grill. Adam joins the show to discuss his new book, The New Rules of Dining Out, a book that offers practical, step-by-step advice on everything from soliciting recommendations from your server and tactfully sending food back to navigating wine lists and tipping like a pro . Adam also makes a compelling case for why hospitality is a two-way street, encouraging diners to "lean forward" and become more active participants in their own dining experiences . The conversation explores the cultural significance of dining out in America and how better communication builds trust between guests and staff, leading to more joyful meals for everyone involved. Get Adam's Book: https://www.amazon.com/New-Rules-Dining-Out-Restaurants/dp/0807185043 ____________________________________ Join us every Monday as acclaimed bartender, Erick Castro, interviews some of the bar industry's top talents from around the world, including bartenders, distillers & authors. If you love cocktails & spirits then this award-winning podcast is just for you. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: Get early access to episodes, exclusive bonus episodes, special content and more: https://www.patreon.com/BartenderAtLarge WATCH OUR VIDEOS ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/bartenderatlarge FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: Erick Castro: www.instagram.com/HungryBartender Bartender at Large: www.instagram.com/BartenderAtLarge FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK: Erick Castro: https://www.tiktok.com/@hungrybartender?_t=ZT-8uBekAKOGwU&_r=1 Bartender at Large: www.tiktok.com/BartenderAtLarge

Toshi and Yasu Kizaki opened Sushi Den on Christmas Eve in 1984 on South Pearl Street in Denver. Little did they know how the opening would impact Japanese food in America. Over the next four decades, they built a supply chain that flies fish from a market in Kyushu to Denver in under 24 hours, took over a corner of Platt Park with a cluster of Japanese restaurants, and earned a Michelin star — at 69, the oldest sushi chef in the U.S. to receive his first. This is the story of Sushi Den's expansion, including the Michelin-starred Kizaki, and a rare sit-down with the founding brothers. Also on the show we have a great conversation with Mawa McQueen, the chef-owner of Mawa's Kitchen in Aspen. This Michelin Guide–recommended restaurant is the flagship eatery of owner and executive chef Mawa McQueen, a 2022 James Beard Award semifinalist and recipient of the 2022 Colorado Governor's Minority Business Award. The menu at Mawa's Kitchen is hyper-seasonal and reflects Mawa's international heritage, serving Afro-Mediterranean cuisine with a French-American flair. We talk about building her mini empire, and what it's like to cook for the private jet crowd. Thank you to Visit Colorado for supporting this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Some fathers show us who to become. Others show us who not to become.In this Father's Day weekend episode, Ryan looks at two very different examples of fatherhood. First, he reflects on Marcus Aurelius and the extraordinary influence of Antoninus Pius, the adopted father who taught him compassion, humility, discipline, responsibility, and how to hold power without being changed by it.Then Ryan talks with Tom Junod about the harder side of inheritance: what it means to love a father who caused pain, kept secrets, inspired fear, and still shaped the man his son became. Tom's new book, In the Days of My Youth I Was Told What It Means to Be a Man, is about masculinity, moral injury, family secrets, and the lifelong work of deciding which parts of your father you carry forward and which parts you refuse to repeat.Tom Junod is senior writer for ESPN, where his work has won an Emmy and the Dan Jenkins Medal for Excellence in Sportswriting. He is a two-time winner of the National Magazine Award for Feature Writing, and a winner of the James Beard Award for essay writing. Previously he was a staff writer at GQ and Esquire. The film A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood was based on his article in Esquire. Follow Tom on Instagram | @tom_junod

In this episode, John is joined by the insightful Simon Moya Smith and Julie Francella as they delve into the powerful intersection of Indigenous culture and contemporary issues. They reflect on their recent participation in the James Beard Awards in Chicago, highlighting the significance of Indigenous foodways and the importance of storytelling in creating spaces that honor Native traditions. Simon and Julie share their experiences of moderating discussions on sovereignty, environmental justice, and the reclamation of Indigenous narratives, emphasizing the need for recognition and respect for Indigenous rights. The conversation also touches on the ongoing struggles against colonization, the complexities of citizenship, and the fight for land rights. As listeners call in, Simon and Julie offer insights into the resilience of Indigenous communities and the urgent need for broader awareness of their histories and struggles.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

683. Joining us today is historian and curator Theresa McCulla to discuss her book, Insatiable City: Food and Race in New Orleans. A 2025 James Beard Award nominee and named a Smithsonian Best Book of the Year, Insatiable City uncovers the complex, dual nature of the Crescent City's legendary culinary culture. McCulla—who has served as a food and drink curator for institutions like the Smithsonian—dives deep into the archives to reveal how the pleasures of New Orleans cuisine have always been deeply intertwined with race, labor, and systems of power, tracing this evolution from 19th-century slavery to 20th-century tourism. Yet, alongside these challenging histories, the book highlights how enslaved and free people of color brilliantly used food and drink to carve out spaces of autonomy, creativity, and joy. It is an exploration of how food truly shapes our culture, history, and understanding of identity. Now available: Liberty in Louisiana: A Comedy. The oldest play about Louisiana, author James Workman wrote it as a celebration of the Louisiana Purchase. Now it is back in print for the first time in 222 years. Order your copy today! This week in the Louisiana Anthology. Chateaubriand. Rene. Once among the Natchez, René was obliged to take a wife, to conform to the ways of that American Indian people; but chose not to live with her. A tendency to melancholy drew him into the woods; he spent whole days there alone, and seemed a savage among the savages. Except for Chactas, his adopted father, and P're Sou'l, the missionary at Fort-Rosalie he renounced all relations with mankind. These two elderly men had won much influence over his feelings: the former by his friendly indulgence, the latter, in contrast, by his unrelenting severity. Since the beaver-hunt, during which the blind Sachem had told his story to Ren', the latter had not wished to speak of his own. However Chactas and the missionary had a strong desire to know by what misfortune a European nobleman had been led to the strange resolution of burying himself in the wilds of Louisiana. Ren' had always given as justification for his refusal, the limited interest to be found in his history which was confined, he said, to that of his thoughts and feelings. 'As for the events which led me to sail for America', he added, 'I would wish to bury them in eternal oblivion.' This week in Louisiana history. June 19, 1953. Blacks protesting discriminatory treatment began a bus boycott in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.   This week in New Orleans history. June 19, 1865: While celebrated as Juneteenth in Texas, New Orleans held massive "Emancipation Day" celebrations to mark the end of slavery in the region. This week in Louisiana. McGee's Louisiana Swamp & Airboat Tours Daily Tours (year‑round) 1337 Henderson Levee Road Henderson, LA 70517 Website: mcgeesswamptours.com McGee's offers guided boat and airboat tours deep into the Atchafalaya Basin, the largest river swamp in the United States. Standard 90‑minute swamp boat tours typically run $25'$30 for adults and $15'$20 for children, with airboat rides available at a higher premium. The tours highlight the region's wildlife, cypress forests, and Cajun cultural history: Swamp Tours: 90‑minute guided excursions through the Atchafalaya's cypress‑lined waterways. Airboat Rides: High‑speed trips reaching remote areas of the basin. Wildlife Viewing: Alligators, wading birds, turtles, and classic swamp scenery. Postcards from Louisiana. The Rock Block Band at Felix's Restaurant and Oyster Bar.  Listen on Apple Podcasts. Listen on audible. Listen on Spotify. Listen on TuneIn. Listen on iHeartRadio. The Louisiana Anthology Home Page. Like us on Facebook. 

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Right at the Fork is made possible by: Zupan's Markets: www.zupans.com  RingSide SteakHouse: www.RingSideSteakhouse.com  Portland Food Adventures: www.PortlandFoodAdventures.com  Friend of the podcast Gary Okazaki joins us once again to lend his thoughts about the current Portland (and elsewhere) James Beard Award winners.  No one is better qualified to discuss this than Gary, especially since two of his favorites in Portland won, Ryan Roadhouse of Nodoguro for Best Chef Northwest / Pacific and Scotch Lodge got the nod for Best Bar in the USA.  We talk about those two places and their proprietors and also how the JBF Awards have changed over the years. @thenodoguro @ryan.nodoguro @elena_roadhouse @scotchlodge Listen to our episode with Ryan from from Nodoguro here: https://rightatthefork.com/shows/2015/4/15/48-ryan-roadhouse-nodoguro Listen to our episode with Tim from Scotch Lodge here: https://rightatthefork.com/shows/2019/9/19/215-tim-artale-scotch-lodge

Chef Curtis Duffy has spent decades pursuing excellence at the highest levels of American fine dining.In this episode of The Whet Palette Podcast, the acclaimed chef behind two-Michelin-starred Ever discusses the lessons learned from Charlie Trotter, Trio, Alinea, Grace, and the ongoing evolution of one of Chicago's most celebrated restaurants.We explore the culture of modern kitchens, the pursuit of Michelin stars, and the countless details that shape a world-class dining experience, many of which diners never even notice.Duffy also shares the story behind Ever's involvement in The Bear, what Hollywood got right about restaurant life, and why the series resonated so deeply within the hospitality industry.The conversation moves beyond the dining room as we discuss Fireproof, his memoir about resilience, personal loss, mentorship, and the determination to build a life defined by purpose rather than circumstance.Whether you're fascinated by Michelin-starred restaurants, hospitality, leadership, or the stories behind some of America's most influential chefs, this conversation offers a rare look inside the mindset of Chef Curtis Duffy.There's also a nod to Cuban chancletas and pastelitos. Yeah, we went there. Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts.Message BrendaSupport the show

Karen Palmer joins Luca to break down Los Angeles' huge night at the 2026 James Beard Awards, including wins for Dave Beran, Providence and Kato, Holbox's heartbreak, LA's four-year Best Chef: California streak and what the results reveal about the city's growing culinary dominance. They also trade recent eats from Mish Deli, Rustic Canyon, Cambria's Sea Chest, Guelaguetza, Delicious Pizza, Estrano Verano and Maydan before debating the glamorous but isolating world of private chefs, Stephanie Breijo's James Beard Media Award, Condé Nast's lawsuit against the revived Gourmet and the New York Times giving its first four-star review outside New York. Then, Smorgasburg LA General Manager Zach Brooks looks back on 10 years of the Sunday food market he initially called a “terrible idea,” its role in launching Tacos 1986, Bridgetown Roti, Bub and Grandma's, Wanderlust Creamery and more, and the former vendors returning for its June 21 anniversary celebration. --Donate to Luca's Soccer Without Borders fund

Chicago Tribune food critic Louisa Chu joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to talk about the dining options at the Obama Presidential Center and Father’s Day specials at Justice of the Pies. She also shares details about how a bean pie won a journalist a James Beard Award, highlights of the Tribune Food Awards, and […]

This week Denver City Council passed new lobbying rules aimed at increasing transparency and tracking who lobbyists work for, how much they are being paid, and what issues they are advocating for. The new ordinance also requires former elected officials and city appointees to take a break between leaving office and becoming a lobbyist. Denver Post city hall reporter Elliott Wenzler joins host Bree Davies and producer Olivia Jewell Love to talk about what really goes down at the City and County Building, plus discuss the latest election fraud conspiracy theory involving colored envelopes, and as always, wins and fails of the week!  Plus, if you're a City Cast Denver neighbor, you get a special bonus segment where the gals share the who, what, where, when of their ultimate World Cup watch party! Bree talked about Bow Mar officially becoming a gated community and this year's Bonfils-Stanton Social Impact Awards. Olivia discussed the trout saved from the Antero Reservoir and the lack of a craft store at DIA. Elliot talked about chef Penelope Wong's James Beard Award. For even more news from around the city, subscribe to our morning newsletter at denver.citycast.fm. Follow us on Instagram: @citycastdenver Chat with other listeners on reddit: r/CityCastDenver Support City Cast Denver by becoming a member: membership.citycast.fm What do you think? Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: 720-500-5418 Learn more about the sponsors of this June 18th  episode: Energy Outreach Colorado Central City Opera Looking to advertise on City Cast Denver? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise

Kristen Kish has built an extraordinary career. She's a Top Chef winner, the host of Top Chef, a James Beard Award winner, and the author of the memoir Accidentally on Purpose. But this conversation isn't really about food. It's about belonging. In this episode, Kristen opens up to Danielle about being adopted from Korea and raised in Michigan, growing up feeling different from the people around her, struggling with social anxiety, and spending years unsure of where she fit in. She shares how kitchens became the unexpected place where she found confidence, purpose, and a sense of identity. Kristen reflects on the relationship that changed her life, the career mistake that taught her the most, and how she's learned to make peace with some of the unanswered questions surrounding her story. In this episode you’ll learn: How Kristen went from struggling with self-doubt to becoming the host of Top Chef The unexpected place Kristen found confidence after years of feeling like she didn't belong Why she says she spent much of her childhood believing she wasn't good at anything How food became Kristen Kish's way of connecting with people without having to perform The behind-the-scenes reality of hosting Top Chef and judging world-class chefs Why she believes other people often see our potential before we can see it ourselves The surprising reason comfort food has nothing to do with food—and everything to do with identity The career decision Kristen regrets making after prioritizing money over purpose What stepping into Padma Lakshmi's role as Top Chef host taught Kristen Kish about confidence Lessons from Kristen’s memoir, Accidentally on Purpose Kristen’s journey with coming out, queer visibility, and living authentically The love story that helped her become fully herself How adoption shaped Kristen Kish's sense of identity and self-worth The emotional encounter in Seoul that changed the way Kristen Kish thinks about home Why making peace with unanswered questions can be one of life's greatest freedoms Follow Kristen here Check out Kristen’s memoir Accidentally on Purpose hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Portland was well represented at this year’s James Beard Awards. Cocktail bar Scotch Lodge took home the award for Outstanding Bar, while Japanese restaurant Nodoguro’s Ryan Roadhouse won Best Chef: Northwest and Pacific.    Writer Erica Berry also won a Media Award for her personal essay published in Orion Magazine. In it, she explores the balance between risk and reward in both mushroom foraging and her personal relationships.    Berry joins us to share more about her work.  

We're talking about big leadership changes coming to our major health providers, Gov. Tina Kotek declaring a wildfire emergency, and the Portland winners at this year's James Beard Awards. Joining City Cast Portland host Claudia Meza are local food reporter Alex Frane and Willamette Week reporter and author Brianna Wheeler. Discussed in today's episode: Portland pools open Thursday with same adult supervision rule after OHA abandons stricter proposal [KGW] Two Major Portland Health Systems Are Getting New Chiefs [Willamette Week] OHSU sues OPB, seeking to withhold records about fired executive [OPB] Portlanders take home three James Beard Awards [OPB] Become a member of City Cast Portland today! Get all the details and sign up here. Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at portland@citycast.fm, or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448. Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter and be sure to follow us on Instagram. Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about the sponsors of this June 18th episode: McMenamins PaintCare ByWater Health

The James Beard Awards are often called the "Oscars of the Food World," recognizing excellence in culinary arts, food writing, and cookbook publishing. In this episode, we celebrate three remarkable Cookbook Love Podcast guests whose books were honored by the James Beard Foundation this year and explore why cookbook awards matter so much in the culinary world. In This Episode: • Discover what makes cookbook awards such as the James Beard Awards influential in the publishing and culinary industries. • Celebrate Sapna Punjabi, author of Dal Chawal, a James Beard Award nominee whose work highlights the nourishing power of vegetarian home-style Indian cooking and Ayurvedic wellness. • Learn how Sarah Ahn and Nam Soon Ahn transformed family recipes and Korean-American culinary traditions into Umma, the James Beard Award winner for U.S. Foodways. • Hear why Helen Goh's Baking and the Meaning of Life captured the James Beard Award for Baking and Desserts through its unique blend of baking, psychology, and human connection. Cookbooks do more than teach recipes. They preserve culture, share wisdom, build community, and tell stories that shape how we understand food and one another. Mentioned in This Episode: Episode 347 with Sapna Punjabi, author of Dal Chawal Episode 348 with Sarah Ahn and Nam Soon Ahn, authors of Umma Episode 391 with Helen Goh, author of Baking and the Meaning of Life Episode 215 All About Cookbook Public Relations with Carrie Bachman If you're ready to build the visibility and audience publishers are looking for, download the free Cookbook Author Platform Checklist and learn how to create an engaged community that supports your book before it's published.   

We're talking about the fallout, so far, a day after DC's earthquake of a mayoral election. We're talking about the reaction from DC's business community, which was petrified about the idea of a socialist winning. And we're talking about the best of Pride, whose parade is this morning. Plus, in a members only fourth segment, between the algae in the Reflecting Pool and the many many closures ahead at DCA, it's a weird time on and above the National Mall. We'll get into what it all means.  Want some more DC news? Then make sure to⁠ sign up⁠ for our morning newsletter City Cast DC. You can text us or leave a voicemail at: ⁠(202) 642-2654⁠. You can⁠ also become a member⁠, with ad-free listening, for as little as $10 a month. Learn more about the sponsors of this June 18th episode: ⁠Folger Shakespeare Library⁠ ⁠DC Department of Behavioral Health⁠ ⁠National Museum of the American Indian⁠ ⁠Alliance Française Washington DC⁠ Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info⁠ HERE⁠.

Metro police aim to send a message by shredding cars, the Golden Knights hire a new head coach, Las Vegas snags a James Beard Award and more on 7@7.

In this week's edition of the Flavors of Northwest Arkansas podcast, we're in Rogers at the new Chuo Izakaya, talking to some seasoned vets- Owner Darwin Beyer, Head Chef Colin Stewart and Beverage Director Shaun Traxler. But first?!?! FOOD NEWS!! The James Beard Awards were held on Monday night. Onyx was a finalist for Best Bar in the US, and Jason Paul of Heirloom was a finalist for Best Chef of the South. You'll hear & see what happened. Handel's opens in Fayetteville on Thursday, and they're doing something special for it. We'll hear from one of the owners! Chicken chain Huey Magoo's is coming to NWA. We'll tell you where. Homegrown is officially coming to Fayetteville. We'll tell you where it'll be. We'll tell you about a food drive in Bentonville at Sun Painted Farm. Happy first birthday to Archie's Sandwichery. That was QUICK! A Dickson Street mainstay is closing. A Tex-Mex chain closed nationwide over the weekend, and their Rogers location In this week's Flavors Flashback, House 1830's Binh Hoang talksabout placing a premium on front of house hospitality. Chuo Izakaya has been a long time coming for Co-Owner Darwin Beyer. In his pursuit of building a Japanese Tavern experience in Northwest Arkansas, he was able to surround himself with some exceptionally experienced folks, including Head Chef Colin Stewart and Beverage Director Shaun Traxler. We'll hear from all three about how they got to Chuo Izakaya, we'll hear about the menu, including what's new, and we'll also hear about the sickly creative drinks coming from Shaun. Lastly, they're starting something new there, and you'll hear about it here, first. And that's on this week's edition of the Flavors of Northwest Arkansas podcast.

Bûcheron (French for “lumberjack”) in Minneapolis, Minnesota, won the James Beard Foundation award for Best New Restaurant in America in 2025. Last month, Jonathan Ellsworth had the opportunity to attend a Bûcheron dinner, and today, he talks with owners Jeanie and Adam Ritter about their unconventional backgrounds; how they and their team created a restaurant that earned one of the most prestigious awards in the culinary world; and what life has been like since.We Want to Hear from You!Have a topic, craft category, or craft company you'd like to see us cover? Email us at: info@blisterreview.com to share those or any other thoughts you have about CRAFTED.TOPICS & TIMES:What is Bucheron? (3:18)Minnesota French (5:05)Jeanie's Background (7:41)Adam's Background (14:47)Michelin & James Beard (25:10)Travel & Learning (29:24)Boucheron's Methodology (31:09)Cooking in Unfamiliar Places (36:41)Opening Bucheron (42:58)Winning the James Beard Award (46:51)Advice for Success (51:54)Minneapolis and ICE (56:19)The Bear (1:03:02)Eating at Home (1:05:07)RELATED LINKS:BucheronBlister Craft CollectiveBecome a BLISTER+ MemberENTER OUR WEEKLY GIVEAWAYS:Enter Our Free Weekly GiveawaysSEE OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister CinematicBikes & Big IdeasGEAR:30Blister Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feld chef Jake Potashnick, winner of the Best Chef: Great Lakes category at the 2026 James Beard Awards, joins John Landecker to talk about the Ukrainian Village restaurant and the whole team that contributed to earning the award,

A wildfire in Riverside County explodes in size sparking evacuations in El Casco. Eight people are dead after a B-52 crashed at Edwards Air Force Base. LA Unified is expected to make major cuts to student equity programs. Plus, more from Morning Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

We recorded and dropped a few days early as it was an emergency and exciting Monday for the Mile High Food Scene. Penelope Wong of Yuan Wonton has won the Beard Award for Best Chef: Rocky Mountain Region. Third times the charm for the Queen of the Scene in Denver, Colorado. We talk about how deserved she is of the recognition, how it's a long time coming & what folks can expect if they've never dined with Penelope, Ngoc, 'Lina & the family at Yuan Wonton. After that, we talk a little about our plan of attack as we head up the hill for the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen, why you should join if you haven't before and what to expect if you're a first timer.Before we roll out, we chat World Cup matches, the viral scenes on social media and what cities we'd most want to party in (and what countries we'd want to party with) if the roles were reversed. Congrats again to Shef Penelope & the Yuan Wonton krewe, we're so happy for y'all! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stoned-appetit--3077842/support.

Law firm Sidley Austin will anchor a new West Loop office skyscraper. Crain's commercial real estate reporter Danny Ecker talks with host Amy Guth about what will be the first new high-rise office building project to kick off downtown since the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. Plus: Parking meter hearing delayed amid debate over Stonepeak deal, a Chicago startup chasing the quantum holy grail of a better qubit, Walker Sands acquires Atlanta-based consulting firm and one Chicago chef notches win at James Beard Awards. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On Tuesday's show: We get an update on the potential for "life-threatening flooding" this week as the Houston area faces sustained heavy rains amid a flood watch. We check in again with meteorologist Eric Berger of Space City Weather for the latest. And we find out how local chefs and restaurants fared in the annual James Beard Awards.Also this hour: We learn how the City of Houston is doing on its efforts to improve its sewer system.Then, scientists last year discovered evidence that could point to ancient life on Mars. We revisit a conversation from last fall about what they found.And we chat with some artists behind six new massive murals in downtown.Watch

A Chicago chef can now add "James Beard Award Winner" to his resume. WBBM's Lisa Fielding was there and has the story.

A Chicago chef can now add "James Beard Award Winner" to his resume. WBBM's Lisa Fielding was there and has the story.

An Iran peace deal is finally at hand, but TJ questions so much of what this administration is telling us and putting on the table. Trujillo is back from vacation where he saw the band Rush play after 11 years on a hiatus. Then TJ quickly talks about two locals up for a James Beard Award, and an email bag. All this and more on News Radio KKOBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Chicago chef can now add "James Beard Award Winner" to his resume. WBBM's Lisa Fielding was there and has the story.

The James Beard Awards are here. A California bill could impact loyalty programs. And Chipotle is rolling out the red carpet, or at least sauce, for Father's Day.

This week on The LA Food Podcast, Luca and Father Sal kick things off with a listener Q&A covering some of the most pressing issues in Los Angeles dining: where to find a trendy but affordable sit-down meal, whether LA has its own pizza style, how much power food influencers really have, what makes a restaurant creator trustworthy, and why Brazilian pizza at Sampa's in Marina del Rey might be one of LA's most underrated World Cup-adjacent food experiences. They also discuss Holy Basil, Cafe Telegram, Roshna Bilash, KurryPinch, Asadero Los Angeles, Naughty Pie Nature, Dudley Market discourse, chef behavior, and the eternal question of whether Reese's peanut butter cups have always been this chalky.Then, James Beard Award-nominated journalist Mona Holmes of Eater LA joins the show for a deep conversation about how 2020 changed food media forever. Mona and Luca revisit the collision of COVID, the George Floyd protests, the Bon Appétit Test Kitchen reckoning, Adam Rapoport's resignation, Alison Roman, Peter Meehan and the LA Times Food section, the James Beard Awards overhaul, and the shrinking of food newsrooms across the country. They also dig into what has been lost as food journalism has shifted toward video, engagement and influencer culture, why LA remains one of the strongest food media cities in America, and how outlets like Eater LA, LA Taco, LAist, the Los Angeles Times, independent newsletters and local creators are still telling the story of the city's restaurants in a brutally difficult era.--Come to the Pizza Run Club in Mar Vista to Venice!Donate to my Soccer Without Borders fund

Chef Brian Lewis is the founder and CEO of Full House Hospitality Group and a three-time James Beard Award finalist for Best Chef Northeast, with nominations in 2018, 2022, and 2025. A Culinary Institute of America and Johnson and Wales University graduate, he apprenticed under Jean Louis Palladin, Marco Pierre White, and Eric Ripert before becoming the founding executive chef of Richard Gere's The Bedford Post Inn, which earned Esquire's Best New Restaurant in 2009 and an Excellent review from The New York Times. In 2015 he founded Full House Hospitality Group, which now operates The Cottage in Westport and Greenwich, Connecticut, and OKO in Westport and Rye, New York, with 125 employees across four locations.This episode opens with a story about a job interview that most chefs would have walked away from. Lewis did not walk away. He secretly prepared an eight-course meal before anyone asked, controlled the entire tasting, and landed the role that gave him what he calls a PhD in opening and operating a restaurant from the ground up.How he built Full House Hospitality Group around a single principle: only expand when operations can thrive without you in the roomWhy empowering teams with genuine autonomy inside defined guardrails is the only leadership model that scales across four restaurants and 125 peopleHow strategy and psychology replaced technique as his primary tools when he made the shift from chef to CEOAndré Natera and Brian Lewis cover the identity shift required when a chef stops being the creative voice in the kitchen and starts leading other chefs to express theirs, the role of kindness as a non-negotiable management standard, navigating reviews and social media pressure across multiple concepts, and the research trip to Japan that preceded the launch of OKO. The episode closes with rapid fire kitchen gear, stocks and dashi minimalism, and the chef Mount Rushmore.GuestBrian Lewis on Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/brianlewischef/Full House Hospitality on Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/fullhousehg/Links Subscribe on Substack → https://chefspsa.substack.com/Shop Chef's PSA Merch → https://shop.chefspsa.com/Visit Chef's PSA Website → https://chefspsa.com/Lead Like a Chef App → https://studio.com/apps/andre/leadlikeachef

A newly published investigation by the Atlanta Community Press Collective reveals public funds were used to pay consultants promoting Mayor Andres Dickens’ Neighborhood Reinvestment Initiative, including over $100,000 from the city’s Affordable Housing Trust Fund. On Wednesday's edition of "Closer Look," Councilmember Matt Westmoreland, who chairs the Community Development and Human Services Committee, discusses how the situation raises concerns about ethics in transparency. Plus, on the heels of Juneteenth and America's 250th mark, we hear from Deborah Van Trece, an Atlanta-based chef and restaurateur, Tiffanie Barriere, an internationally acclaimed mixologist, and Adrian Miller, a James Beard Award-winning author. They discuss the intersection of history, food and Juneteenth.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join us for a conversation with the James Beard Award-winning duo behind the new book, The Cocktail Sessions: Toby Maloney, award-winning bartender, and acclaimed author Emma Janzen. Toby draws on decades behind the bar to break down the fundamentals of classic cocktails, from the Daiquiri and Old Fashioned to the Negroni and beyond, revealing how small adjustments in balance, texture, temperature, and technique can transform an everyday staple into something truly memorable. Emma brings her signature clarity and storytelling to the discussion, explaining how their collaborative process distills professional wisdom into pages that feel like sitting down for a session with a master bartender. Together, they explore why there is no single right way to make a great Martini or Mai Tai, and how home enthusiasts can learn to trust their own palates. Tune in for a masterclass in classic cocktails that is equal parts education, inspiration, and pure joy. Link to book: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/757701/the-classic-cocktail-sessions-by-toby-maloney-and-emma-janzen/ Free Perfect Puree Samples: https://perfectpuree.com/bal ____________________________________ Join us every Monday as acclaimed bartender, Erick Castro, interviews some of the bar industry's top talents from around the world, including bartenders, distillers & authors. If you love cocktails & spirits then this award-winning podcast is just for you. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: Get early access to episodes, exclusive bonus episodes, special content and more: https://www.patreon.com/BartenderAtLarge WATCH OUR VIDEOS ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/bartenderatlarge FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: Erick Castro: www.instagram.com/HungryBartender Bartender at Large: www.instagram.com/BartenderAtLarge FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK: Erick Castro: https://www.tiktok.com/@hungrybartender?_t=ZT-8uBekAKOGwU&_r=1 Bartender at Large: www.tiktok.com/BartenderAtLarge

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia. Today is Thursday, June 4, 2026. #1 – From TASTE! WV - Meet the chefs and restaurateurs who are shaping West Virginia's landscape Taste WV presents "Chefs and Restaurateurs," a spotlight on the innovative restaurateurs and talented chefs who are redefining Appalachian cuisine. Through a collection of deeply personal profiles and interviews, the piece showcases a rich diversity of flavors and backgrounds—from James Beard Award-winning chefs to local dining spots and international cuisine. Whether tracking self-taught visionaries, celebrating a decade of local success, or detailing the homecoming stories of chefs returning to light up downtown bistros, these features capture a shared dedication to fresh ingredients, community mentorship, and cultural heritage that is collectively elevating West Virginia's food scene to extraordinary new heights. Read more: https://www.tastewv.com/category/meet-west-virginia-chefs/ #2 – From WV ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - Press room showcases economic development in the Mountain State The West Virginia Division of Economic Development reports a period of robust industrial expansion, corporate investment, and small business support across the Mountain State. Check out the latest news spotlighting major milestones in advanced manufacturing and technology, updates on initiatives aimed at empowering local entrepreneurs, and efforts to leverage the state's massive natural gas resources to drive international investment and secure long-term energy dominance. Read more: https://westvirginia.gov/news/ #3 – From THE REAL WV - Lewisburg gallery owner creates art meant to last for generations Jeff Davis, a retired West Virginia art educator and the owner of Hollyrock Gallery in downtown Lewisburg, has been named the "Real West Virginian of the Week." Raised with a deep reverence for the state's natural beauty, Davis funnels that lifelong Appalachian inspiration into creating slow, highly intentional, one-of-a-kind wood carvings and hand-painted art. Davis' story highlights a profound commitment to his craft, his former students, and the vibrant local arts community, showcasing the exceptional, enduring talent thriving within the Mountain State. Read more: https://therealwv.com/2026/05/15/real-west-virginian-of-the-week-at-holly-rock-art-works-jeff-davis-creates-art-meant-to-last-for-generations/ Find these stories and more at wv.gov/daily304. The daily304 curated news and information is brought to you by the West Virginia Department of Commerce: Sharing the wealth, beauty, and opportunity in West Virginia with the world. Follow the daily304 on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @daily304. Or find us online at wv.gov and just click the daily304 logo. That's all for now. Take care. Be safe. Get outside and enjoy all the opportunity West Virginia has to offer.  

Today's episode is really special: a deep eating, drinking, and food culture tour of Colorado, a state that has been quietly (and then not so quietly) building one of the most exciting culinary scenes in America. From Denver's Michelin-starred restaurant boom to the peach orchards and wine country of the Grand Valley, we went to find out why Colorado is a serious food destination—and came back convinced. First up, we sit down with Johnny Curiel, the Guadalajara-born, Denver-raised chef and 2025 James Beard Award finalist behind the Michelin-starred Alma Fonda Fina and the newly opened Milpero. Johnny's story—from learning to cook in his father's kitchen in Jalisco to redefining modern Mexican cuisine in the Rockies—is one we're excited to tell. Next we hit Five Points and RiNo with Laura Young, Denver food writer and founder of New Denizen. Laura takes us on an epic crawl of the spots defining the new Denver dining moment: Cuban pastry, specialty coffee, and an amazing Japanese-inspired all-day café. We then head west to the Grand Valley for a conversation with chef Matthew Chasseur of Pêche in Palisade—a restaurant built on the region's extraordinary agricultural bounty, from Palisade peaches to Colorado lamb, proving that world-class dining doesn't require an urban zip code. Throughout the episode, we share highlights from our wider Colorado eating adventures—the restaurants, markets, and producers that made this trip one for the books. Check out a ⁠Google Map⁠ to see all of the places we visit, and save for your own visit. Thank you to Visit Colorado for supporting this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Salt Lake City shouldn't be home to one of America's best cocktail bars. And yet, despite Utah's strange liquor laws and its distance from traditional cocktail meccas, that's exactly what makes Water Witch so interesting. After the Blister team stumbled across Water Witch on a recent trip, Eli wanted to find out how owner / operator Scott Gardner built something so special in such an unlikely environment. We Want to Hear from You!Have a topic, craft category, or craft company you'd like to see us cover? Email us at: info@blisterreview.com to share those or any other thoughts you have about CRAFTED.TOPICS & TIMES:About Scott (2:54)Alcohol Laws & Culinary Deserts (7:18)James Beard Award (13:16)Changes in Cocktail Competitions (17:51)Finding Mentors (21:12)Building Water Witch (24:11)Defining the Concept (31:06)Operations Management (39:14)Control State Woes (47:04)The Future of Utah's Bars (53:14)Why Stay In Salt Lake? (57:10)RELATED LINKS:Water WitchBar NohmBlister Craft CollectiveBecome a BLISTER+ MemberSEE OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister CinematicBikes & Big IdeasGEAR:30Blister PodcastENTER OUR WEEKLY GIVEAWAYS:Enter Our Free Weekly Giveaways Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Noah Galuten stops by to talk about his fatherhood journey. He shares some fun and insightful tips on how to get your kids to try new foods. He shares what values he looks to teach his kids as they grow up. After that we talk about his new book, Grill Time. He even adds a few dad hacks in the cook book. He has a ton of great recipes in this book that your friends and family will enjoy. Lastly, we finish the interview with the Fatherhood Quick Five.  About Noah Galuten Noah Galuten is a chef, James Beard Award-winning cookbook author. He is the author of The Don't Panic Pantry Cookbook. In addition, he is also the co-author of On Vegetables: Modern Recipes for the Home Kitchen with Jeremy Fox. Plus he has the Bludso's BBQ Cookbook: A Family Affair in Smoke and Soul with Kevin Bludso, among other titles. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife, children and small dog. Make sure you follow Noah on Instagram over at @galuten. Also make sure you check out his cookbook, Grill Time. In addition, go to his Substack over at noahgaluten.substack.com. Troomi Is This Week's Sponsor  As a pioneering provider of safe technology for children, Troomi Wireless is dedicated to helping children develop healthy digital habits. In addition they look to help with fostering mental wellness and balance. Troomi creates a safe and secure digital environment, shielding kids from predators, bullies, screen addiction, and other online dangers. Through innovative solutions, including real-time parental insights and mental health dashboards. Troomi helps families navigate the digital world confidently. Focusing on prevention, awareness, and empowerment, Troomi provides the tools kids need to excel academically, pursue their passions, and grow confidently in today's digital age. For more information, visit Troomi.com. About The Art of Fatherhood Podcast  The Art of Fatherhood Podcast follows the journey of fatherhood. Your host, Art Eddy talks with fantastic dads from all around the world where they share their thoughts on fatherhood. You get a unique perspective on fatherhood from guests like Bob Odenkirk, Hank Azaria, Joe Montana, Kevin Smith, Danny Trejo, Jerry Rice, Jeff Foxworthy, Patrick Warburton, Jeff Kinney, Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, Kyle Busch, Dennis Quaid, Dwight Freeney and many more. 

From the mind of Brett Hamil, the cartoonist behind Doom Loop and co-producer of Joketellers Union, comes an utterly unique talk show. Starring Hamil's wistful handyman alter ego Burl Dirkman, Power Thru It! with Burl Dirkman will take the audience on a comedic journey of self-discovery, featuring interviews with local luminaries J. Kenji López-Alt and Tomo Nakayama, and cathartic activities designed to help you access your long-neglected emotional core. Prepare to cry real tears of joy! Brett Hamil is a cartoonist and comedian living in Seattle. He publishes a weekly political cartoon, Doom Loop, for the South Seattle Emerald, and produces a critically acclaimed live comedy show, Joketellers Union at the Clock-Out Lounge. He's also the author of 3 graphic novels. Tomo Nakayama has explored the lines between intimate indie folk, exuberant synth pop, and cinematic soundtracks for over two decades. His fourth album, Ocean, was released last year. Kenji López-Alt is a former restaurant cook, New York Times columnist, and author of the James Beard Award–winning and bestselling books The Food Lab and The Wok, as well as the children's book Every Night Is Pizza Night.

In this episode, I sit down with Jerrelle Guy—author of the James Beard Award finalist Black Girl Baking, the newly published We Fancy, and creator of the newsletter The Dinner Ritual—for a conversation about ego death, creative burnout, body trust, and the radical freedom of letting yourself be exactly who you are.Jerrelle and I kept talking long after we stopped recording. This one goes deep—pour yourself something warm and settle in.In this episode:How Jerrelle's deep-South, Pacific Island, and Caribbean upbringing shaped the way she cooks and cravesHow we both discovered cooking as creative play, and the unlikely spark that started it allThe fear-driven hustle that led Jerrelle to a full creative collapse, and why she now sees it as a necessary reckoningOn going quiet and doing "nothing productive," and why that's sometimes the most powerful creative actLearning to speak to your body the way you would a child you deeply loveThe stillness meditation that reconnected Jerrelle with her playful, curious inner selfWhat watermelon sushi and shiitake bacon have to do with true creative freedomWhy personal style—in art and in life—can't be forced, only uncoveredLinks and Resources:* Mind, Body, Spirit, FOOD Newsletter: https://mindbodyspiritfood.substack.com/* Order Nicki's new book: https://fromscratchfast.com/nicki-sizemore/* Find Nicki on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickisizemore* Jerrelle's new book, We Fancy: https://bookshop.org/a/114665/9781668012840* Jerrelle's newsletter, The Dinner Ritual: theddinnerritual.substack.com* Find Jerrelle on Instagram: @chocolateforbasil This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mindbodyspiritfood.substack.com/subscribe

Host Richie Tevlin and Co-Host Evan Blum talk with Sam Calagione, co-founder of Dogfish Head Craft Brewery. Opened in 1995 in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, Dogfish Head began as the smallest commercial brewery in the United States and grew into one of the most celebrated and innovative craft breweries in the country. Dogfish Head is based in Delaware with a brewpub and distillery, a seafood restaurant, a harbor-front beverage-themed motel, and a production brewery and tasting room in Milton. Sam served as CEO until the brewery's merger with Boston Beer Company in July 2019, and his innovative style has earned him a James Beard Award for Outstanding Wine, Spirits, or Beer Professional. He is also the author of five books including Brewing Up a Business and Off-Centered Leadership.   https://www.dogfish.com/ @DogfishHead _____________________________________________ THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!: The Beer Accountant: https://www.paddymaccpa.com/brewerysolutions Patrick McDonald Email: pmcdonald@paddymaccpa.com 267-566-4077 - Licensed CPA Norris McLaughlin P.A. https://norrismclaughlin.com/ted-zeller Ted Zeller - Epi 91 Email: tzeller@norris-law.com (484) 765-2220 - Liquor Attorney Cascade Floors https://cascadefloors.com/ Chris Klein Email: chris@cascadefloors.com (541) 510-1080 _______________________________________ EPISODE NOTES: Mentioned Craft Brands Sierra Nevada - Chico, CA Sam Adams Brewery - Boston, MA Yards Brewing Co - Epi 36 - Philadelphia, PA Victory Brewing - Downingtown, PA Tröegs Independent Brewery - Epi 76 - Hershey, PA Iron Hill Brewery - West Chester, PA Athletic Brewing - Milford, CT Stoudts Brewing - Reinholds, PA - Closed in 2020 Other Half Brewing - Brooklyn, NY Human Robot - Epi 10, 15, & 62 - Philadelphia, PA Hop Butcher for the World Brewery - Chicago, IL The Veil Brewing - Richmond, VA Stone Brewing - San Diego, CA Firestone Walker Brewing - Venice, CA Trumer Brewery - Berkeley, CA Yuengling Brewery - Pottsville, PA Mentioned People Ken Grossman - Co-Founder of Sierra Nevada Jim Koch - Co-Founder of Boston Beer Co. Michael J. Jackson - Legendary Beer Writer Mariah Calagione - Co-Founder of Dogfish Head Ralph Waldo Emerson - American Writer David Wain - Actor Ken Marino - Actor Joe Lo Truglio - Actor Jonathan Richman - Guitarist Ed Friedland - Legendary Beer Distributor for Philly Carol Stoudt - Founder of Stoudts Brewing Tom Kehoe - Epi 36 - Founder of Yards Brewing Bill Covaleski - Co-Founder of Victory Brewing Chris Trogner - Co-Owner of Tröegs Independent Brewing John Trogner - Epi 76 - Co-Founder of Tröegs Independent Brewery Jeff Norman - Epi 33 - Founder of the Kennett Brewfest George Hummel - Epi 80 - Co-Owner of My Local Brew Works Nancy Rigberg - Co-Owner of Home Sweet Homebrew Craig Leban - Philadelphia Inquirer Food Writer Martha Stewart - Famous Cooking Icon Garrett Oliver - Legendary American Beer Writer & Brooklyn Brewery Brewmaster Bill Shufelt - CEO of Athletic Brewing Jerry Garcia - Music Icon / Member of The Grateful Dead Miles Davis - Music Icon Phil Lesh - Member of The Grateful Dead David Lemieux - Film archivist for The Grateful Dead Rob Tod - Founder of Allagash Brewing Ted Zeller - Epi 91 - PA Liquor Law Attorney Other Mentions Monks Cafe - Epi 42 - World Renowned Beer Bar Nacho Mama's Burritos - NY Beer Bar - CLOSED Little Shop of Hops - NY Hop Shop - CLOSED BeerAdvocate - Beer Resource Website Siebel Institute - Professional Brewing Education Kennett Brewfest - Epi 33 - Legacy Beerfest Home Sweet Homebrew - Philly Homebrew Shop MidAtlantic Brew News - Brewing Publication Fergie's Pub – Philly Irish Pub Philadelphia Inquirer - Philadelphia Publication TouchTunes - Music App Brooklyn Bowl - Philadelphia Bar Fish - Band The Strokes - Band Deltron 3030 - Band Brewers of PA - PAs Brewers Guild Pac-a-Deli - Philadelphia Beer Store What We Drank? SeaQuench Ale Sour | 4.9% Dogfish Head Craft Brewery --------------------- Grateful Dead Juicy Pale Ale | 5.3% | El Dorado & Azacca Dogfish Head Craft Brewery _______________________________________   STAY CONNECTED: Instagram: ⁠⁠@brewedat⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠@thebrewedatpodcast⁠⁠ Tik Tok: ⁠⁠@brewedat ⁠⁠/ ⁠⁠@thebrewedatpodcast⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠@brewedat⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠@thebrewedatpodcast⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠BrewedAt Website: ⁠⁠www.brewedat.com

Although each of us is free to believe whatever we want, when it comes to our personal finances, we tend to operate with a number of shared beliefs. One of these is the belief in the benefit of ownership. For example, it’s better to own your own business than be an employee. Financially, that benefit is not necessarily true. Many startup business owners go for years before they even pay themselves at all. And many employees make a lot of money. Emotionally and psychologically, though, it’s a different story. Because happiness is, by definition, how you feel – owning your own business can be the greatest thing ever - if you feel good about the inevitable challenges it brings. Both of Peter's guests on this edition of Out to Lunch have taken the leap from employee to owner. And both of them have businesses that are dependent not just on their business acumen, but also on their singular talent and taste. Sue Zemanick started her career in New Orleans in 2003 as a chef at Commander’s Palace. By 2005 she was Executive Chef at Gautreau’s in Uptown New Orleans. In 2013 Chef Sue won a James Beard Award for “Best Chef, South.” In 2019 she opened her own restaurant in Mid City, called Zasu. In 2025, Zasu earned the Olympic Gold Medal of hospitality, a Michelin Star. Zasu is one of only a handful of restaurants to earn Louisiana's first-ever Michelin stars — and the only one run by a woman. Margaret Sche came to New Orleans from Los Angeles where she had been a fashion stylist, merchandiser and trend forecaster. Margaret was surprised to find there wasn’t a women’s fashion store here that was truly reflective of the style of the city, and the flair of its female fashionistas. She corrected that gap in the market with a store, called The Saint Claude Social Club. Today, the store is called The Closet by Saint Claude Social Club, and it has a whole different business model. It’s a fashion rental store – a real-world version of online fashion rental businesses like Rent The Runway and Nuuly, but with a local-focus. It has a curated collection of fashion ranging from Mardi Gras ballgowns to vintage finds that Margaret picks up in Paris. When you start your own business making widgets, you hope to eventually get to a point where the widget factory rolls along and keeps making money even when you’re at Disney World. But when you start a business that depends entirely on you – like your own restaurant or a curated fashion boutique - you’re not just making widgets. You’re creating experiences for other people. People don’t eat in a Michelin Star restaurant just to get enough carbs to get through the next 8 hours. And they don’t go to a curated fashion boutique to find clothes just to keep warm. The types of businesses Sue and Margaret are running demand the same kind of business skills as it takes to run a widget factory, and a whole lot more. Their businesses wouldn’t exist without their particular talents, creativity, and imagination. Out to Lunch was recorded live over lunch at Columns in Uptown New Orleans. You can find photos from this show by Jill Lafleur at itsneworleans.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Italy is one of those places that feels instantly familiar the moment you arrive — and yet the more you learn about it, the more you realize how much you've been missing. In this episode, we sit down with Jessica Dupuy, James Beard Award-winning author and self-described outsider-turned-insider, to talk about her new book Italianity — a collection of essays and stories that captures what it actually means to drink Italian wine the Italian way. We get into the concept of Italianità, why the best way to plan your Italy trip is to start with the grape you love, and what Antica Bottega del Vino in Verona looks like at 9:30 in the morning when the locals still have the place to themselves. Pour yourself a glass of Franciacorta and let this one transport you. Featured Wine:  NV Le Marchesine Franciacorta Nitens Brut

This week on The Book Drop, we're joined by Brian O'Malley to dive into the 2026 James Beard Media Awards, discussing everything from this year's nominees, including Nebraska's own Ted Genoway, to the American Classic award for Johnny's Cafe.All the books and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here or by visiting omahalibrary.org/podcast. Happening at the Library: Neighborhood Walking Tour | Saturday, May 23, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Florence BranchStories After Dark: Coming Out | Friday, May 29, 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Benson BranchUnearth a Story with Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium | Monday, June 1, 2 to 3 p.m. at Charles B. Washington BranchExplore all upcoming events at omahalibrary.org/events.

Every Coffee Fest we sit down with presenters and speakers to talk about their field of expertise and learn from their experience in coffee. This last NYC Coffee Fest we were privileged to get to chat with four dynamic professionals and discuss everything from barista education and community, social media strategy, and how to run a world class bakery and coffee bar. We start with Ivana Chan and Rachel Apple of Raise the Bar! Ivana Chan is a marketing and e-commerce consultant who has spent the last seven years helping specialty coffee brands grow by bringing their hospitality online through thoughtful digital strategy. She is also the co-founder of Raise the Bar Coffee, a nonprofit focused on accessible coffee education, mentorship, and community-building, best known for organizing Level Up, an event where baristas connect, learn, and build sustainable careers in coffee Rachel Apple is an esteemed figure in the specialty coffee industry, with over 19 years of comprehensive experience.  Her extensive resume includes pivotal roles as Quality Control for George Howell Coffee, Coffee Buyer & Global Supply Chain Manager, Roaster, Educator, & Barista in addition to being a Legacy Q Grader. She is also the only woman, globally, who is a Cup of Excellence Head Judge & SET Course Instructor. Rachel also serves as a US Barista Championship Head Judge, Sensory Lead, and Committee Member, investing years in volunteer work and leadership in the specialty coffee community – which has recently manifested in co-founding an education focused 501(c)(3) nonprofit Raise the Bar.  Links: https://www.instagram.com/raisethebar_coffee/   Next we get to learn about winning social media strategy from Birch Coffee's Jeremy Lyman!  Jeremy Lyman is the co-founder of Birch Coffee, a New York City-based coffee company. Since its first store opened in 2009, the company has grown to become one of New York City's premiere and most loved independent coffee shop chains. With more than a dozen locations throughout the city, the focus of Birch is on customer service. Service is something Jeremy believed was lacking in the Specialty Coffee industry and being that both he and his partner Paul are consumers first and worked in bars and restaurants for years before, they realized that this was what was necessary to stand out in the industry. In order to grow the company, Jeremy has overseen the development of not only a high level of service, but methods in which to hone and develop those skills amongst his teams. Jeremy, Paul, and their team have also figured out creative ways to stand out. From eliminating wifi and introducing conversation starters to designing extraordinarily unique napkins, they have caught the eye of the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times and Forbes who have paid specific attention to these differentiators. Links: https://www.instagram.com/coffeedogguy/ www.birchcoffee.com https://www.instagram.com/birchcoffee/ Finally we discuss baking, pastry, and coffee excellence with Lauren Tran! Lauren Tran is the chef-owner of Bánh by Lauren in Chinatown, New York City. She blends her Seattle upbringing and love for coffee culture with a deep-rooted passion for Vietnamese flavors and desserts. After working at fine-dining icons Canlis, Momofuku Ko, and Gramercy Tavern, Lauren started selling pastries out of her apartment during the pandemic. Bánh by Lauren was hosted for pop-ups for four years before opening a brick and mortar bakery cafe in NYC's Manhattan Chinatown in June 2024. The New York Times ranked her shop among the top 22 bakeries in the U.S., T Magazine named her bánh bò nướng as one of the 25 essential pastries to eat in NYC, and Bánh by Lauren is a 2026 James Beard Award semifinalist for Outstanding Bakery. Links: https://www.instagram.com/banhbylauren/     Go check out Coffee Fest Trade Shows Today!  www.coffeefest.com    

Melissa Weller is an acclaimed baker, pastry chef, and cookbook author with over two decades of experience. Before pursuing her passion for baking, she worked as an engineer, but at 30, she pivoted careers by enrolling at the French Culinary Institute (now the Institute for Culinary Education). Since then, Melissa has built an impressive career in some of the country's most esteemed kitchens, including Babbo, Sullivan Street Bakery, Per Se, Bouchon Bakery, and Roberta's. She was the founding baker at Sadelle's and later served as the head baker at Walnut Street Café in Philadelphia and a chef-partner at High Street on Hudson, where she further cemented her reputation as a leader in the industry. Her expertise and dedication earned her a James Beard Award nomination for Outstanding Baker in 2016, and in November 2020, she published her first cookbook, A Good Bake (Knopf), sharing her deep knowledge and passion for the craft. In 2024, Melissa partnered with 55 Hospitality to spearhead the opening of Bub's Bakery (opened September 2025), an innovative allergen-free concept, expanding her influence in the baking world while championing inclusivity in pastry. Melissa's career spans New York City, Philadelphia, and the Eastern Shore of Maryland, where she continues to explore the art and science of baking. Driven by a love of learning and sharing knowledge, she remains a respected voice in the culinary world. Instagram: @melissafunkweller or @bubsbakerynyc Websites: Melissabakesbread.com or bubsbakery.com In this episode we discuss: •  What prompted Melissa to pivot from a career in chemical engineering to professional baking •  What she learned from mentors at Babbo, Sullivan Street Bakery and Per Se, among others •  Juggling her role as a mother with baking at Roberta's in Brooklyn •  Becoming an entrepreneur – opening a bagel stand at the market •  Opening Sadelle's – where Melissa brought her pastries to a new level •  Becoming an author: writing A Good Bake and Very Good Bread •  Opening Bub's Bakery, an allergen-free bakery •  And much more!

Between Michelin stars and James Beard Awards, it's safe to say that Denver has secured its place in the food world. But, a lot more goes into making a 5-star restaurant than just awesome food. We are revisiting a conversation from earlier this year where host Bree Davies chats with Kevin Nguyen, the award winning architect behind some of Denver's most celebrated restaurants, like Brutø, The Wolf's Tailor, Hey Kiddo, Hop Alley, Xiquita, and more. The two parse out what else can really make, or break, an elite restaurant experience. Paul mentioned our cool new shopping guide newsletter Keep it Local – make sure you're subscribed to get it in your inbox every Thursday afternoon! A big thanks as well to Keep it Local's sponsors, the Denver Economic Development & Opportunity office and the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce. For even more news from around the city, subscribe to our morning newsletter at denver.citycast.fm. Follow us on Instagram: @citycastdenver Chat with other listeners on reddit: r/CityCastDenver Support City Cast Denver by becoming a member: membership.citycast.fm Which restaurant do you think has the best vibes? We want to hear from you! Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: 720-500-5418 Learn more about the sponsors of this May 14th episode: Denver Health Regional Air Quality Council Levitt Pavilion Looking to advertise on City Cast Denver? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise