Podcasts about konbi

We welcome back our good friend Akira Akuto to the show. Akira is the Los Angeles–based chef who was behind the acclaimed LA sandwich and pastry counter (and so much more) Konbi, which closed up shop in early 2023. In this episode we speak with one of the more clairvoyant voices in the restaurant world. Akira is brutally honest about why a seemingly successful restaurant was anything but. We talk about the difficulties chefs and operators face on a daily basis and why California in particular is a challenging landscape for small-business owners. We also chat about what he's been up to recently and the Japanese citrus he's backing in a major way. Los Angeles listeners! Reserve a ticket for Koreaworld x Caldo Verde on August 15. Matt will be joined by chefs Deuki Hong and Suzanne Goin for a really fun collaboration dinner.Do you enjoy This Is TASTE? Drop us a review on Apple, or star us on Spotify. We'd love to hear from you.MORE FROM AKIRA AKUTO:Konbi, Home to the Best Egg Salad Sandwich in L.A., to Close Both Locations [LA Times]America's Best New Restaurants 2019 [Bon Appetit]This Is TASTE 164: Akira Akuto [TASTE]See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We welcome back our good friend Akira Akuto to the show. Akira is the co-owner of Los Angeles sandwich and pastry counter (and so much more) Konbi and one of the more clairvoyant voices in the restaurant world. We talk about many things on this entertaining episode, including lunch vs. dinner bias, paying for good coffee, his go-to LA restaurant rotation, and some strong opinions about New York City. We loved catching up with Akira, and we think you will enjoy this.Also on the show, TASTE contributing editor Aliza Abarbanel joins Matt to talk about some things that are on their minds including: smoking turkey, poached pears obsession, Nothing Hidden Ranch, NA beers getting better, the lack of food in The White Lotus. More from Akira AkutoThe New (Old) Konbi Will Have Reservations, Steak Frites [Eater LA]Konbi Has a Secret Croissant Machine [TASTE]TASTE Podcast 45: Akira Akuto [TASTE]

Akira Akuto and Nick Montgomery are the chef/owners of Konbi, a tiny Japanese sandwich shop in Los Angeles. Maybe you've seen the cross-section of their now-famous egg salad sandwich on Instagram. Deputy editor Julia Kramer chats with the team behind the hit restaurant to get their sandwich secrets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this week's episode of Living in the Sprawl: Southern California's Most Adventurous Podcast, host Jon Steinberg shares his definitive guide to the 50 best sandwiches in greatre Los Angeles. His list includes: Konbi, Chronis Famous Sandwich Shop, Cemitas Don Adrian, Frumentos Italian Market Deli, Figueroa Philly Cheese Steak, Figaro Bistrot, Dave's Hot Chicken, Gjusta, Factor's Famous Deli, The Heights Deli & Bottle Shop, San Carlo Italian Deli, Rhineland Deli, Jeff's Table, All About the Bread, El Cochinito, Fat Sal's Deli, Laziz Grill, The Park's Finest, Clementine, Potato Chip Deli, Cortina's Italian Market, Sorrento Italian Market, Lovi's Deli, Cavaretta's Italian Deli, Busy Bee Market, Bay Cities Italian Deli & Bakery, Corsica Italian Deli, Mickey's Italian Deli & Liquor Store, Santoro's Submarine Sandwiches, Mario's Italian Market & Deli, Hy Mart, The Original Rinaldi's Deli & Cafe, Tarzana Armenian Deli, Capri Deli, Claro's Italian Market, Eagle Rock Italian Bakery & Deli, Art's Deli & Restaurant, Nate 'n Al's, Domingo's Italian Deli, The Original Giuliano's Deli, Mike's Deli, Wexler's Deli, Dan's Super Subs, Tip Top Sandwich, Roma Market, Orleans & York Deli, Brent's Deli, Howlin Ray's, Johnny's Pastrami and Langer's Deli & Restaurant. Instagram: @livinginthesprawlpodcastEmail: livinginthesprawlpodcast@gmail.comWebsite: www.livinginthesprawlpodcast.comCheck out our favorite CBD gummy company...it helps us get better sleep and stay chill. Use code "SPRAWL" for 20% off.  https://www.justcbdstore.com?aff=645Check out Goldbelly for all your favorite US foods to satisfy those cravings or bring back some nostalgia. Our favorites include Junior's Chessecakes from New York, Lou Malnati's deep dish pizza from Chicago and a philly cheesesteak from Pat's. Use the link https://goldbelly.pxf.io/c/2974077/1032087/13451 to check out all of the options and let them know we sent you.Use code "SPRAWL" for (2) free meals and free delivery on your first Everytable subscription.Support the podcast and future exploration adventures. We are working on unique perks and will give you a shout out on the podcast to thank you for your contribution!Living in the Sprawl: Southern California's Most Adventurous Podcast is on Podfanhttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/sprawl Support the show

We'de like to formally apologize to all of you for skipping a day last week and leaving yall hanging without a show, but we have a semi-valid excuse. I'm opening a restaurant right now, so things might get a little weird from here on out, but I promise you, we are dedicated strongly to bringing you consistent, valuable, and hopefully entertaining content. Today's episode we bring back our dear friend chef Nick Montgomery of Konbi, LA. We wanted to check in with him and his restaurant and see how they're dealing with everything going on and how they're keeping their staff safe and inspired each and every day. These conversations need to happen more often and more open because we can all use more and more perspectives in order to help us navigate through these uncharted circumstances. Nick, as you'll hear, is not as optimistic as I tend to be, but judging by how their restaurant conducts their business, as long as we are focused on the right things, then over time our results will overshadow any pessimistic views we might have on the world as we know it. Enjoy the show and pleas don't forget to SUBSCRIBE and leave a nice comment. FOLLOW: @jonnguyentalks EMAIL: jonnguyentalks@gmail.com

Before the coronavirus pandemic Bub and Grandma’s bakery wholesale business was flourishing. They supplied 140 restaurants in Los Angeles, including such popular spots as Mozza, Kismet, Sqirl and Konbi. Since the pandemic has temporarily shuttered so many restaurants, Bub and Grandma’s has been forced to adjust its business accordingly in order to survive. Andy Kadin, Bub and Grandma’s founder and award-winning head baker, shares with us everything he’s done to keep the ovens going. Our good buddy and engineer Jeet Paul steps up to the mic for us. Jeet met up with Greg Telfeian, a New Jersey-based singer/songwriter as well as the drummer for the bands Red Hymns and Pralaya. Greg joins us to share his experience as a musician during these unusual times, as well as to discuss his growth as an artist and songwriter.Snacky Tunes is powered by Simplecast.

PART 2 of our conversation with Nick Montgomery of Konbi, LA. We get to the manifestation of Konbi and what they wanted to represent. Nick takes us through their immediate rise to notoriety and all the hard lessons along the way. Join our conversation on the insights of navigating through this COVID - 19 crisis and how to look at the future of restaurant dining. ENJOY!!!

Part 1 of our conversation with Nick Montgomery of Konbi, LA. Nick is a dear friend of mine from back in NYC and he is doing great things with his restaurant out in West Hollywood, so we wanted everyone to get to know Nick a little bit through our conversation with him. He's a super talented guy with humble beginnings and his story is one of persistence and overcoming adversity even when we are lost in this world and life might seem directionless.

This week, Ann Limpert, Executive Food Editor of the Washingtonian keeps it cool on the hot seat, as she divulges her pastry past, serves up some “crispy” personal pizza predilections, and offers a deep dive into some of the food-critique-calculus behind the recently released “The 100 Very Best Restaurants.” Eddie buddies up with Hippocrates and Heisenberg, and Mathew apes out over wet martinis. Powered and distributed by Simplecast.

Two Los Angeles chefs sought pastry perfection and found it an hour’s drive outside of Tokyo.

This week, it’s ‘three’s company’ in the studio with the crew from LA’s pastry and sandwich darling, Konbi. Akira surfs the couch while co-owner Nick Montgomery and pastry chef Jen Yee take to the mics to discuss caffeinated indulgences, seasonal sensibility, and exercising a healthy restaurant balance. Akira makes coffee a black or white issue, while Mathew and Eddie go lowbrow on Thanksgiving plans. Powered and distributed by Simplecast

Another Matter of Fat minisode! Matter of Fat is a body positive podcast with Midwest sensibilities! Co-hosts Cat Polivoda and Saraya Boghani highlight community voices with a focus on body size, body positivity, & fat liberation. This minisode is brought to you by Take It Off: A Fat Burlesque Revue! Cake Plus-Size Resale and The Rose Academy Of Burlesque are together again bringing their second annual fat burlesque show to the Twin Cities! This dynamic duo has assembled a cast of multi-talented fat babes, ready to entertain audiences on Saturday, November 23rd at the Pourhouse downtown. (More info and tickets linked below.) Hope to see you there! In this minisode, Cat and Saraya dive into their experience attending the Werk It Festival for Women in Podcasting! Werk It took place in Los Angeles October 3-4, 2019. They chat about taking their Midwest sensibilities on the road and share takeaways about the podcasting market and what they learned at the festival. There’s even a brief dirt and discourse moment in case you’ve been missing that with the recent batch of minisodes. Thanks for listening! And, big thanks to all of the fab folks who made Werk It possible and to everyone we met there! Make sure to rate and review and engage with the MoF hosts further through the Friends and Fans Facebook group. Thanks to KFAI! Find us! Website: www.kfai.org/matteroffat FB: www.facebook.com/matteroffatpod/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/matteroffatpod/ Twitter: twitter.com/matteroffatpod Email: matteroffatpod@gmail.com FB Fans and Friends Group: www.facebook.com/groups/625543661184306/ Mini Fat Dish! Lindy West Talking Volumes: https://first-avenue.com/event/2019/11/talkingvolumes-lindywest Take It Off: A Fat Burlesque Revue: https://www.facebook.com/events/843941076008247/ + https://bit.ly/32YJCVT LA Spots Referenced! Gjusta: https://gjusta.com/ The Plus Bus: http://www.theplus-bus.com/ Konbi: https://konbila.com/ #WerkIt! https://www.werkitfestival.com/ Hear to Slay: https://www.heartoslay.com/ Danielle Perez: https://www.thedanielleperez.com/ Ashley Nicole Black: https://twitter.com/ashleyn1cole

This week, Richard talks to Jeremy Jacobowitz, the man behind the famous food media account Brunch Boys. They start with a discussion about the Japanese sandwich or ‘sando’ that has made its way to LA at a new restaurant called Konbi. Next, Jeremy explains his path from working in TV to becoming a full time Instagram influencer. He reminisces about his first popular photo of pancakes and they end with Richard’s favorite game about hot takes!

This week Akira Akuto, master laminator and co-owner of LA’s Japanese sandwich darling, Konbi, drops by the studio for a chat and shat. Akira divulges on big dreams in tiny spaces, the cult of canelé, and his personal Italian “heros.” Eddie sounds the alarm for “Code Brown,” and Mathew tea’s up his corn popup.

It’s an all Eastside L.A. episode. We open in Echo Park with Chefs Akira Akuto and Nick Montgomery, owners of the hit Japanese sandwich shop Konbi. The two longtime friends and restaurant industry vets opened the daytime restaurant in fall of 2018, and it instantly gained critical notoriety and a cult following for its katsu and egg salad sandos. Our good pals at Silver Lake’s Dangerbird Records give us an up-close look and listen to their Microdose single series with dream pop upstarts Mirrorball. The band is the project of singer Alexandra Johnstone and guitarist Scott Watson, both longtime fixtures in Los Angeles’ underground music scene. The duo share their story with us along with some of their latest songs, including the single “This Time.” Snacky Tunes is powered by Simplecast.

Konbi is a restaurant in LA created by Akira Akuto and Nick Montgomery. The two are long time industry alums, having opened Osso in the Arts District and Momofuku in New York City. Now they are serving Japanese sandwiches, mind-blowing croissants at Konbi, an intimate and well designed space in Echo Park. Hear how Akira opened the buzz-worthy restaurant, what he loves about LA, and what it took for him to get to this place in his career.

Akira Akuto and Nick Montgomery are the chef/owners of Konbi, a tiny Japanese sandwich shop in Los Angeles. Maybe you’ve seen the cross-section of their now-famous egg salad sandwich on Instagram. Deputy editor Julia Kramer chats with the team behind the hit restaurant to get their sandwich secrets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I swear Akira Akuto and I only talked a little bit about the sandwich. What sandwich? The Sandwich. You can read about it in The New York Times: The Egg Salad Sandwich That Drew Eyes on Instagram. Sandwiches are beautiful; sandwiches are fine. But Akuto, a crazy-talented Los Angeles chef with New York City lineage, sure doesn’t want to make them all the time. In this wide-ranging interview, we talk about the opening of his new Echo Park restaurant, Konbi, and how he ditched the world of investment banking and got his start cooking in NYC at Momofuku and Franny’s. He also talks honestly about what it’s actually like to open a restaurant in L.A. these days.Also on today’s show, TASTE contributor Max Falkowitz answers a burning reader question: What exactly is uni? There’s a lot to…unpack here.