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Vinny Dotolo is a Los Angeles-based chef and restaurateur, recognized for his contributions to the city's food scene. He is the chef and co-owner of Jon & Vinny's and Helen's Wines, with locations in Beverly Hills, Brentwood, Fairfax, Slauson, Studio City, and globally. He also operates Cookbook Market in Echo Park, Highland Park, and Larchmont Village, along with Carmelized Productions, a full-service catering company.Vinny has been accredited with several awards including Food & Wine's Best New Chef (2009) and James Beard (2016) for “Best Chef West” for animal restaurant, which closed in 2023. Beyond the kitchen, he is an active supporter of many charities including No Kid Hungry, Alex's Lemonade, and Baby2Baby.*The Founder Hour is brought to you by Outer. Outer makes the world's most beautiful, comfortable, innovative, and high-quality outdoor furniture - ALL from sustainable materials - and is the ONLY outdoor furniture with a patented built-in cover to make protecting it effortless. From teak chairs to fire pit tables, everything Outer makes has the look and feel of what you'd expect at a 5-star resort, for less than you'd pay at a big box store for something that won't last. For a limited time, get 10% off at www.liveouter.com/thefounderhour. Terms and conditions apply.Still using your personal phone number for your startup in 2024? OpenPhone makes it easy to get business phone numbers for your team with an app that works on both phone and computer. It integrates with CRMs like HubSpot and Salesforce, and offers AI-powered call transcripts and summaries. Plus, your whole team can access the same number. Start at $15/user/month, but The Founder Hour listeners get 20% off for 6 months. Visit https://www.openphone.com/founder to start your free trial!Stressed, sleepless, or need a health boost? Try Magnesium Breakthrough from BiOptimizers! It's the only supplement with 7 types of magnesium, each with unique benefits like muscle recovery, heart health, and energy production. All-natural, vegan, and gluten-free. Visit www.bioptimizers.com/founderhour and use code FOUNDERHOUR for 10% off. ***Follow The Founder Hour on:Instagram | www.instagram.com/thefounderhourTwitter/X | www.x.com/thefounderhourLinkedIn | www.linkedin.com/company/thefounderhourYouTube | www.youtube.com/@thefounderhour

We took the show on the road! On the Line hosts Amanda Freitag and Daniel Holzman are back and in sunny Santa Monica catching up with some of California's finest culinary talents. Here's a sneak peek of OTL on the West Coast — guests include food truck king chef Roy Choi, best-friend chefs Jon + Vinny, documentarian/chef Elizabeth Falkner, fellow Chopped judge chef Chris Santos, and more!Look for new episodes every Thursday starting July 4 — listen everywhere you get podcasts.

Today on our episode #374 of All in the Industry®, Shari Bayer has a special "On the Road" show from the LA Chef Conference 2023, a premier industry conference on the West Coast, which took place on Monday, October 30th at the LA Trade-Tech's Culinary Arts Pathway, and was founded by Brad Metzger of Brad Metzger Restaurant Solutions, who was our guest on Episode #368 for a preview of the event along with nationally acclaimed chef Sherry Yard of Bakery By the Yard. As a part of the conference, Shari signed copies of her new book, Chefwise: Life Lessons from Leading Chefs Around the World (Phaidon, Spring 2023, #chefwisebook), with cookbook and culinary shop, Now Serving. Our show features two interviews -- first Shari chats with Courtney Storer, Chef & Culinary Producer of the hit TV series, The Bear, now streaming on Hulu. Courtney is a chef with more than 15 years of experience in restaurants, and the sister of Christopher Storer, the creator of the The Bear. As the show's culinary producer, she has been responsible for the food that is presented in each scene, as well as for the culinary skills of the cast, and getting the writers, cast, and crew acclimated to the culinary world the series takes place in. Courtney has worked in high-profile kitchens from Verjus in Paris to Jon & Vinny's in L.A. Second, Shari speaks with Matthew Kang, Lead Editor of Eater LA. Matthew has covered dining, restaurants, food culture, and nightlife in Los Angeles since 2008. His work has been featured in Angeleno Magazine and TASTE Cooking. He is the host of K-Town, a YouTube show covering Korean American food in America. Previously he was a commercial bank analyst and received a business degree from the University of Southern California. Thanks and congratulations Courtney, Matthew, Brad, and everyone involved in #LAChefCon! Wonderful to be a part of! Today's show also features Shari's PR tip to embrace a nickname, speed rounds, and Solo Dining experience at LULU, an open-air courtyard restaurant at the Hammer Museum in Westwood, LA, celebrating good food that is good for the planet; founded by legendary chef, food activist, and Chefwise contributor Alice Waters, and acclaimed chef, writer, and cookbook author David Tanis.  ** Check out Shari's new book, Chefwise: Life Lessons from Leading Chefs Around the World (Phaidon), available at Phaidon.com, Amazon.com and wherever books are sold! #chefwisebook** Listen at Heritage Radio Network; subscribe/rate/review our show at iTunes, Stitcher or Spotify. Follow us @allindustry. Thanks for being a part of All in the Industry®. Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support All in the Industry by becoming a member!All in the Industry is Powered by Simplecast.

Wine is considered to be an expression of a place and climate, a reflection of centuries-old traditions. But these days, a lot of wine is a product of an industrialized agricultural system, and just as processed as the bulk of products in the grocery store. Today on Outside/In, we take a look at what really goes into your wine, and at a growing movement exploring just how “natural” wine can be. Featuring Julia Furukawa, Helen Johannesen, and Lee Campbell, with appearances by Lucy Leske, Steve Paradis, Jenny Paradis, Elsie Turner Matthews, and Samuel Golding. SUPPORTOutside/In is made possible with listener support. Click here to become a sustaining member. Subscribe to our (free) newsletter.Follow Outside/In on Instagram or Twitter, or join our private discussion group on Facebook LINKSLee Campbell is a partner in a Virginia winery called Common Wealth Crush. Helen Johannesen is a partner in Jon & Vinny's and Helen's Wines, a wine shop and delivery club in Los Angeles. She's also the host of Wineface podcast, with episodes covering the basics of natural wine, a deeper dive on the specific grapes (like pinot noir), and an introduction to certain styles, like orange wine. Julia Furukawa is the host of All Things Considered at New Hampshire Public Radio. Check out her investigative reporting on a lack of evidence for some claims of Abenaki ancestry in New England.  5 tips for navigating the world of natural wine1. As Helen Johannesen likes to say, “wine is for enjoying and wine is for everyone,” but it's also a luxury. Still, you can get natural  wines for $20 a bottle or less. The hard part is finding them.2. If you're trying to figure out whether a wine is natural or not, turn the bottle around and look at the importer on the back. There are certain importers who seek out small producers who are aligned with the natural wine movement. A couple of importers with such a reputation are Zev Rovine and Jenny & Francois.3. If possible, find a local brick-and-mortar wine shop. They're more likely to help you find a natural wine. Plus, wine shops often offer free or low-cost tastings, which can help you figure out what you like without spending a ton of money. There are online wine subscription services that have natural wines as well.4. If you're just dipping your toe into the natural wine world, start with what you like. If you love Sauvignon Blanc, try a natural bottle of the same variety.5. Last, have a good time! Don't get intimidated or think that you have to be completely pure about it. Again, in the end, wine is supposed to be fun.-Justine P. CREDITSOutside/In Host: Nate HegyiHosted, reported, written, and produced by Justine Paradis Mixed and edited by Taylor QuimbyOur team also includes Felix Poon and Jeongyoon Han. Executive producer: Rebecca LavoieMusic by Matt Large and Blue Dot SessionsOutside/In is a production of New Hampshire Public Radio.

Today's episode is all about The Bear. We're joined by culinary producer Courtney Storer to break down the behind-the-scenes of Season 2, which is now airing on Hulu. Courtney is a Los Angeles-based chef who's many credentials include running the kitchen at Jon & Vinny's. Courtney is, in a nutshell, one of the main reasons why The Bear feels like such an accurate representation of restaurant life, and why it's resonated with so many inside and out of the industry. We talk about her experience working with actors to ensure they're moving around the kitchen believably, how she went about creating the gut-wrenching chaos present in the already iconic Feast of the Seven Fishes episode guest starring Jamie Lee Curtis, and how important it was to her to do right by Chicago's legendary culinary scene. Courtney is wise beyond her years and we also get into some heavier topics like mental health in the kitchen, how our personal trauma informs our beliefs about ourselves, and why so many chefs have no problem taking care of others, but have a really tough time taking care of themselves. In Part 2 we're joined by Father Sal. We give our overall takes on Season 2, and discuss things like who gave the best performance, which episode made us cry the most and is Rick Bayless an idiot for saying the show set the industry back 20 years. In Part 3, we let our creative juices flow and pitch our best ideas for how we think The Bear should open Season 3, Episode 1. If you're afraid of spoilers, I recommend listening to Part 1 with Courtney and saving the rest of the pod for after you've seen the show. Helpful links: Courtney's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/courtney__storer/?hl=en The Bear on FX https://www.fxnetworks.com/shows/the-bear Queen Street https://resy.com/cities/la/queen-st?date=2023-07-07&seats=2 Yang's Kitchen https://www.yangskitchenla.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelafoodpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelafoodpodcast/support

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Helen Johannesen founded Helen's Wines - my favorite place to buy natural wine! Helen is a partner at Jon & Vinny's, a delicious Italian restaurant in Los Angeles, and the owner of Helen's, the gem box retail wine shop nestled in the back. Helen is the Beverage Director for Jon & Vinny's and all associated restaurants in the group: animal and Son of a Gun. She also hosts wine classes and has a curated wine club, and was recently titled Best New Sommelier by Food & Wine in 2016. We discussed wine 101, business, "Wine Face," and more! + Enjoy a sneak peek into a new company I am launching xo This episode is brought to you by Topgolf, Ilia, and Ready, Set, Food. It's golf. It's not golf. It's Topgolf. Download the app, book a bay and Come Play Around. ILIA is the OG of clean, thoughtfully formulated beauty products! Visit ILIAbeauty.com and use WITHWHIT at checkout for 15% off your first purchase. Food allergies are on the rise and every child is at risk. Visit readysetfood.com/WITHWHIT to learn more and get exclusive discounts on amazing early allergen introduction products.   Produced by Dear Media This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.

There is no Helen's Wines without Jon & Vinny's and vice versa! My business partners Jon Shook and Vinny Dotolo join me to talk about the earliest days of their cooking careers, how we all met, and what they cook for their families at home. The trifecta is real: Jon, Vinny, and Helen unite! Hosted and Executive Produced by Helen Johannesen. Produced by Dear Media.

Chocolate GURU Valerie Gordon of Valerie Confections stopped by with some very special treats. Valentine's Day is next week and you deserve it all! All the love, but especially some killer chocolates & wine. We taste through a very romantic box of chocolates, get the 411 on liquid caramel, make some wine & chocolate pairing magic, & taste a new chocolate she made with crispy rice that is so insanely good! Oh, and I come out about my love of milk chocolate...did I mention that she makes our Jon & Vinny's/Helen's chocolate bars? Get ready to indulge!! More about Valerie Confections: https://valerieconfections.com   Featured wines: 2019 Camille Giroud, Les Chaillots, Ladoix, Pinot Noir 2021 Lise et Bertrand Jousset, Rose a Lies, Vin de France, Touraine, Gamay/Grolleau Hosted and Executive Produced by Helen Johannesen. Produced by Dear Media.

Is it important to drink specific wines out of certain glasses? Are champagne flutes a myth? When did humans start drinking out of glass? Are there really rules? All of these mysteries and more will be revealed! A nice bottle of wine does deserve a nice glass... but not all glasses are created equal, cost the same, or feel the same. Let's look back at the OG days of wine glasses — I'm talking metal goblets and the earliest days of glass blowing. But then, we'll zoom forward and discuss the latest wine-drinking vessel trends from the casual table glass to the super swanky. Wine glass recommendations: The crème de la crème is the Zalto wine glass brand — this is what I like to drink out of at home but they are extremely thin and breakable so… maybe don't get attached! Other brands I love: Gabriel-Glas Vintage sets!! I look for mine at thrift stores and use them for parties because if they break it's all good! I love the glasses we use at Jon & Vinny's! You can purchase a set of 6 through our website! Hosted and Executive Produced by Helen Johannesen. Produced by Dear Media.

Wine Face breaks down the ins and outs of wine: how it's made, why it's important, what you should drink, and why people often make it so elitist. Wine Face features thoughtful interviews with chefs, winemakers, celebs, and some exciting enthusiasts, as well as entertaining opportunities to help listeners learn a new fact or two for their next trip to the wine shop, or even to help plan their next dinner party.   Helen Johannesen is a partner at Jon & Vinny's in Los Angeles, and the owner of Helen's Wines, the gem box retail wine shop in the back of Jon & Vinny's locations. Helen is the Beverage Director for all Jon & Vinny's associated restaurants. She hosts wine classes, runs a curated wine club, and was named Best New Sommelier by Food & Wine in 2016.   Produced by Dear Media.

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Wine Face breaks down the ins and outs of wine: how it's made, why it's important, what you should drink, and why people often make it so elitist. Wine Face features thoughtful interviews with chefs, winemakers, celebs, and some exciting enthusiasts, as well as entertaining opportunities to help listeners learn a new fact or two for their next trip to the wine shop, or even to help plan their next dinner party.   Helen Johannesen is a partner at Jon & Vinny's in Los Angeles, and the owner of Helen's Wines, the gem box retail wine shop in the back of Jon & Vinny's locations. Helen is the Beverage Director for all Jon & Vinny's associated restaurants. She hosts wine classes, runs a curated wine club, and was named Best New Sommelier by Food & Wine in 2016.

Wine Face breaks down the ins and outs of wine: how it's made, why it's important, what you should drink, and why people often make it so elitist. Wine Face features thoughtful interviews with chefs, winemakers, celebs, and some exciting enthusiasts, as well as entertaining opportunities to help listeners learn a new fact or two for their next trip to the wine shop, or even to help plan their next dinner party.   Helen Johannesen is a partner at Jon & Vinny's in Los Angeles, and the owner of Helen's Wines, the gem box retail wine shop in the back of Jon & Vinny's locations. Helen is the Beverage Director for all Jon & Vinny's associated restaurants. She hosts wine classes, runs a curated wineclub, and was named Best New Sommelier by Food & Wine in 2016.

Vern's in Charleston, SC represents the culmination of Daniel and Bethany Henize's years of experience. They have worked in lauded restaurants around the country, including the now-closed Charleston institution McCrady's, as well as Animal, Jon & Vinny's, and Gjusta in Los Angeles. Located in a quaint corner building from the 1880s and named after Daniel's grandfather, the menu emphasizes of-the-moment seasonal ingredients and shareable plates. The wine program focuses on small producers with organic and biodynamic practices, and glasses clink all evening in a dining room that feels like a relaxed dinner party at a chef's residence more than one of the hottest restaurants to open in the city in the last five years. The love that this couple has for an industry that has been through the wringer recently is evident, and their commitment to excellence already at Vern's provides hope that the art of dining out and dining well has staying power.

On today's episode, I'm chatting with co-founder of Helen's Wines & Jon & Vinny's, Helen Johannesen. If you're from LA, you already heard of Jon & Vinny's, but for those who are not from the area, Jon & Vinny's is a go-to Italian spot with a wine shop called Helen's Wines. Helen's Wines delivers a curated and experiential collection of wines that are focused on naturally-driven and organically farmed labels and small production vineyards. Helen has come on today to share her passion for wines and tell us everything we need to know about wines - from how they are produced, finding quality wines, and expanding & building your pallet. We also spill the tea on the difference between organic and biodynamic wines, how to pick wines at restaurants, and so much more.     To check out Today's hot tip, Kindle, click HERE. To learn more about Helen's Wines, click HERE.  To connect with Helen, click HERE. To connect with Siff, click HERE. To learn more about Arrae, click HERE.   To learn more about Icing & Glitter, click HERE.    Head to babeoriginal.com and use code DREAMBIGGER at checkout to save 15% off your order.    Head to the Waterdrop website at www.waterdrop.com and get a special 15% discount using the code DREAMBIGGER. Browse their large collection of micro drinks, glass and steel bottles, carafes, glasses and more.    Produced by Dear Media

If Courtney Storer's life sounds like an episode of The Bear, it's no surprise. She's the culinary producer of the hit show, which was created by her brother, Christopher Storer. The restaurant world has reacted strongly to The Bear and its portrayal of kitchen culture. Courtney, for her part, was drawn to the restaurant industry as a teenager but had to lie about her age to snag her first job. She later wound up working in HR, but was encouraged to attend culinary school because of her passion for cooking. That led to a stint in Paris and senior roles at Animal and Jon & Vinny's, the critically acclaimed Los Angeles restaurants.Courtney joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about her culinary journey and what it was like working with the cast and crew of The Bear to accurately portray back-of-house life. She also talks about Raising Foodies, a program developed by the Alliance of Moms to teach individuals in L.A.'s foster care system how to make affordable meals for themselves and their families. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to catch Jeremy Allen White, the star of The Bear, on Radio Cherry Bombe. This episode is supported by Wild Planet, leaders in sustainable seafood. For more information, recipes, and a store locator, head to wildplanetfoods.com. This episode is also supported by Whole Foods Market and White Moustache. Learn more at wholefoodsmarket.com. Radio Cherry Bombe is recorded at Newsstand Studios at Rockefeller Center in New York City. Our theme song is by the band Tra La La.Subscribe to our newsletter and check out past episodes and transcripts here!More on Courtney: Instagram, The BearMore on Raising Foodies by the Alliance of Moms here

Helen Johannesen is the Owner and Founder of Helen's Wines, a naturally-driven and organically farmed wine shop. She is also the Director of Operations and the Beverage Director at Jon & Vinny's restaurant and all associated restaurants, including Animal, Son of a Gun, and Petit Trois. She is passionate about food and wine and was titled Best New Sommelier by Food & Wine in 2016. Helen graduated from the University of Wisconsin and began her career in the food industry working at L'Etoile, where she gained valuable experience in the fine dining and farm-to-table sector. After moving to Los Angeles, Helen worked as a manager at Craft before taking a position with Jon Shook and Vinny Dotolo and eventually became their partner at Jon & Vinny's. In this episode… How do new brands connect and educate consumers? What does it mean to stay humble in the rapidly growing ecosystem of the wine industry, and how can you remain authentic? For Helen Johannesen, connecting and establishing a personal relationship between her consumers and the brand they love begins with a conversation. Helen has had a colorful career in the food and beverage industry — and her experience as a leader has inspired and shaped the foundation of her wine shop, Helen's. By remaining authentic and firm to her roots, she has successfully scaled her brand and positively impacted the lives of her consumers.  Listen to this episode of The Alexi Cashen Podcast to hear from Helen Johannesen, Owner and Founder of Helen's and Partner at Jon & Vinny's. Alexi and Helen discuss keeping true to your roots, increasing revenue, and staying humble in a diverse industry. Helen talks about the importance of educating the consumer, setting brand expectations for authenticity, and being persistent in your personal growth. Stay tuned!

Today we're joined by the duo behind everyone's favorite spicy fusilli, Jon Shook and Vinny Dotolo. They're the masterminds behind the restaurants on every LA hit-list, from Son of a Gun to Animal and of course, Jon & Vinny's. In this episode, we get to hear about their early cooking days - from dorming in college together to sleeping in their first restaurant, to how they've created a food empire that's all about community. They drop gems on the key to opening your first restaurant, how to successfully pivot, and fill us in on some of their latest expansions including their next Jon and Vinny's location.    Shop Jon & Vinny's Goods here  https://goods.jonandvinnys.com.   Love the show? Follow us and leave a review! And for more behind-the-scenes, follow Liv on Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/livvperez/   Sponsored by Athleta: Athleta.com #leadwithoyurlegs Beekeeper's Naturals: beekeepersnaturals.com/FRIEND Produced by Dear Media

Jordan is joined by an epic lineup of Hollywood heavy hitters like Dave Stassen's manager Mike Lasker, agent Uncle Pints, Bob Koch Esq., and writer Sammy Pitman to discuss their recent night at the new Jon & Vinny's patio in Brentwood. Top 3 J & V pizzas, chicken cutlet vs chicken parm, The Fusilli Club, Auntie Pints, and CRUSTGATE is covered in all its marinara and ranch excellence. 

This week was interesting and we don't just mean news-wise! We discuss our recreational fun, comedic fun, and the fact that we voted early and got a flu shot. It's our honor to save the world one menial act at a time. Andrew's tip this week has to do with how to get gas (the car kind). *Gas Buddy We review Italian restaurant Jon & Vinny's along with Santa Ana favorite Bowers Museum with the Disney Archive Exhibit. To end things, we perform an improvised scene based on a time Andrew was bullied. Checkout our WEBSITE for pictures and more recommendations. Watch our YOUTUBE CHANNEL for more comedy Front Row Film Roast of 'Scream' Oct 24th, 2020 

Ethan welcomes Jon Shook & Vinny Dotolo, award-winning chefs and restauranteurs, who have changed the changed the landscape of food in Los Angeles. Jon & Vinny talk about their deep love of food and their approach to making it delicious. Listen in and hear about their journey and successes and how they continue to grow.

Ethan welcomes Jon Shook & Vinny Dotolo, award-winning chefs and restauranteurs, who have changed the changed the landscape of food in Los Angeles. Jon & Vinny talk about their deep love of food and their approach to making it delicious. Listen in and hear about their journey and successes and how they continue to grow.

Eat What You Want: 125 Recipes For Real Life is the new cookbook from chef, author, and social media darling Gaby Dalkin. Jordan highlights some of his favorite Gaby recipes, including meat stuffed pretzels and what may be the most delicious pizza ever created. They also talk Jon & Vinny's, "wet" burritos at Don Antonio's on Pico, banana bread every which way, and how to make Slutty Brownies even sluttier.

Plus, Valerie Gordon serves Pint's Jr. her Blum's Coffee Crunch Cake, which is now shipping nationwide on Goldbelly! This episode is full of all sorts of important lessons, such as straw etiquette, Jon & Vinny's catering menu highlights, how to not f*ck up at a food festival, and so much more. 

The Hundreds is a pioneer in the Los Angeles streetwear game, and co-founder Ben Shenassafar, AKA Ben Hundreds, joins the Katchup to talk about their new Family Style Food Festival, the stories behind The Hundreds past iconic food collabs, and he also helps us settle the war between Popeyes and Chick-Fil-A’s chicken sandwiches.  Ben gets into the nitty gritty of putting together the Hundreds Family Style Festival, getting L.A.’s best restaurants such as Howlin’ Rays, Jon & Vinny’s and Felix Trattoria to mix it up with cultural icons such as Chinatown Market, Mr. Cartoon and Joshua Vides.  Ben also goes into storytime mode, reminiscing over The Hundreds food collabs with the likes of Tapatio and Pepsi.  The Katchup crew also try the new Popeyes chicken sandwich with Ben, and they all chime in on the current battle going on between the fried chicken icon and Chick-Fil-A.  --- Thank you all so much for listening! All the Tweets and Instagram tags of you listening mean the world. Reviews you leave on iTunes are also incredibly helpful, if you enjoyed an episode, please do drop us some love on the Apple Podcasts App, and anywhere else your beautiful ears are listening from.  ---- Your Hosts: Elie Ayrouth (@bookofelie) Geoffrey Kutnick (@geoffreykutnick) Your Guest: Ben Hundreds (@benhundreds, @familystylefest, @thehundreds) Produced by: Isai Rocha (@isairocha) ---- Follow us! Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/foodbeast Instagram: instagram.com/foodbeast instagram.com/foodbeastkatchup Facebook: www.facebook.com/foodbeastkatchup/ www.facebook.com/foodbeast

On this episode of A Few Things, Claire and Erica are having another food moment. As Claire puts it, 70 to 80% of these podcasts are 90% about food, and this week’s show features yummy things like Jon & Vinny’s (which Erica was craving before Hailey and Justin ordered it for date night, ok?). Tune in to hear how to amp up both your laptop security and your caramelized onion game (maybe not in that order). P.S. Work Wife: The Power of Female Friendship to Drive Successful Businesses is out, and it’s awesome. P.P.S. Our no-nonsense summer sale is currently in action, and all the scores in it are up to 70% off!

Dave finally went to Burgers Never Say Die, he made carne asada for Mother's Day, the "Shout-Out Ban" is finito, moms be loving Jon & Vinny's, Jordan finally went to his Mexican Graceland, Mitla Cafe and drank a Hadley's Date Shake for breakfast.

Jon Shook and Vinny Dotolo talk everything Animal, Son of a Gun, and we go deep into Jon & Vinny's menu. Plus, Jordan forces Dave to play "Fuck, Marry, Kill" with linguine and lobster, and it all started with roasted chicken on top of Mulholland.

In June I went to Sicily and it changed my mind. I’m gonna take you through the areas I visited, the winemakers we jammed with and I invited Courtney Storer the chef at Jon & Vinny’s to swap facts about her Sicilian adventure as well!!

This week, fruit is front and center—first, Claire and Erica break down why and how they’re eating all the watermelon, and then it’s onto grapes with wine guru Helen Johannesen, the cutting-edge beverage director for the restaurants in the Jon & Vinny’s empire, the founder of Helen’s Wines, and a person we now desperately want to be friends with.

This week on The Stew we welcome Courtney Storer, Chef at one of LA's most popular restaurants Jon & Vinny's. Known as a celeb hotspot serving irresistible home style Italian pizzas and pastas, Jason & Andre are lucky to have her on this week! Courtney tells us about her journey to running the kitchen at one of America's favorite new restaurants, she's great, we love her!

Ep. 80 - Animal and Son of a Gun chefs Jon Shook & Vinny Dotolo join Zach and guest host Jeff Miller (from ThrillistLA) on the podcast this week to talk music. We trace their careers cross country, from culinary school together in Florida to Los Angeles, where they've become known as two of the country's best chefs. Jon & Vinny also tell us about some of their childhood concert going experiences, and we find out who programs the great music in their restaurants. Most importantly, we think we might have gotten Def Leppard's "Animal" added to the playlist at Animal.