Elyse Wagner of My Kitchen Shrink recommends Hugo’s Restaurant in Redmond, where Chef Hugo Tapia serves up New American cuisine that’s perfect for vegetarians, vegans, or anyone with food intolerances.
Podcast Episode 32: Osteria del Circo in Las Vegas
March 7, 2013
Kellee Kunovic of Vegasjuhl recommends Osteria del Circo in Las Vegas, where Chef Michael Vitangeli serves up Tuscan dishes like Mama Egi’s Ravioli or the Rack of Lamb. We discuss celebrity chefs, the new pizza trend, and what farm to table means in the desert.
Podcast Episode 31: Can Austin Feed Itself?
February 28, 2013
David Barrow, the award-winning filmmaker discuses his new documentary, Farm-City, State, which sets out to answer the question, “Can Austin feed itself?”
Podcast Episode 30: Bookalokal’s Beer Lover’s Dinner in Brussels
February 14, 2013
Evelyne White gives us a tour of the culinary scene in Brussels and tells us how we can find a dinner party with a homecooked meal using her newly launched social dining network, Bookalokal. We discuss the appeal of moule frites (mussels & fries), the potency of “blanche” beer and how real Belgians do waffles.
Podcast Episode 29: Back Deck in Boston
February 11, 2013
Megan Kellett of Cooking Whims recommends Back Deck in Boston, where Chef Paul Sussman serves up American “backyard grill” dishes like spicy sweet potato and chicken hash. We discuss the city’s killer cupcake trend, death by molasses, and pink s’mores.
Podcast Episode 28: Wisteria in Atlanta
February 7, 2013
Malika Harricharan of Atlanta Restaurant Blog recommends Wisteria, where Chef Jason Hill serves up Southern dishes like molasses-rubbed pork tenderloin, fried catfish, and shrimp ‘n grits. We discuss the ethics of food blogging, what it’s like to judge a food competition, and why food trucks are gateway drugs for foodies.
Podcast Episode 27: The Mermaid Inn in Manhattan
January 31, 2013
Marisa Olsen of Les Foodites recommends The Mermaid Inn in New York City, where Chef Adam Alderin serves up seafood dishes like spaghetti fra diavolo, fish tacos and a fantastic lobster sandwich. We discuss The New York Times’ infamous review of Guy Fieri’s Times Square restaurant, the difference between east coast and west coast oysters, and the finer points of Dim Sum dining.
Podcast Episode 26: Farmstead Inc. in Providence
January 28, 2013
Michele Meek of The Rhode Less Traveled recommends Farmstead Inc. in Providence, where Chef Matthew Jennings serves up New American dishes like rhode island monkfish and organic suckling pig. We discover what cabinets and jimmies are, what happens when you light a river on fire and how a corrupt mayor transformed the city.
Podcast Episode 25: Alexander’s Steakhouse in Silicon Valley
January 24, 2013
Ngoc Ngo of the San Jose Food Blog reviews Alexander’s Steakhouse in Cupertino, where they serve up American dishes with Japanese influence like Australian Wagyu steak. We talk about the Silicon Valley culinary scene, the Roti bun craze, and why San Jose is nicknamed “Man Jose.”
Podcast Episode 24: Pastaria in St. Louis
January 17, 2013
Laura Bentele of The Moscow Circus reviews Pastaria in St. Louis, where Chef Gerard Craft serves up Italian dishes like Bucatini All’Amatriciana and Pappardelle. We discuss the local craft brewery scene, the appeal of toasted ravioli and how to eat concrete.