Fri, 3 March 2017
Seth Resler, the founder of Taste Trekkers and the host of the Find Dining podcast, spoke about food tourism at the Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo in Boston on October 16, 2016. |
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Tue, 28 June 2016
Dwight Furrow, author of American Foodie: Taste, Art, and the Cultural Revolution talks about the philosophy of food . |
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Sat, 26 March 2016
Inbal Baum, the founder of Delicious Israel, talks about the food scene in her country.
Direct download: TasteTrekkers_Ep_113_-_Inbal_Baum_-_Israel.mp3
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Sun, 14 February 2016
Bennet Jacobstein, author of The Joy of Ballpark Food: From Hot Dogs to Haute Cuisine, talks to us about what foodies can find at different baseball stadiums around the country. |
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Mon, 18 January 2016
Marie Ducote of Cajun Food Tours in Lafayette, Louisiana, tells us about the Cajun food scene. We talk about king cakes, gumbo, and the differences between Cajun and Creole food.
Direct download: Episode_111_Bubba_Marie_Lafayette_LA_-_Cajun_Food.mp3
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Thu, 9 April 2015
Heidi Burnette of Forktown Food Tours in Portland, Oregon, tells us about her food scene. We talk about food carts, merroir, and the fact that real Oregonians don't use umbrellas.
Direct download: Episode_110_-_Heidi_-_Forktown_Food_Tours.mp3
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Thu, 12 March 2015
Jeff Greif, Editor in Chief of TravelSquire.com, tells us about his publication's list of the top 28 destinations for 2015, and tells us which ones are of particular interest to foodies. |
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Thu, 29 January 2015
Seven years ago, Jodi Ettenberg, the blogger behind Logal Nomads, quit her job to travel the world and enjoy food. In this episode, she tells us how she did it. |
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Thu, 8 January 2015
Giorgos Maltezakis of Cretan Paths tells us about the culinary scene on the Greek island of Crete. We discuss olives, wines, and minotaurs.
Direct download: Episode_107_-_Giorgos_Maltezakis_-_Crete.mp3
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Thu, 11 December 2014
Australian high school chemistry teacher James Kennedy tells us how fruits have evolved over time. |
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Sun, 30 November 2014
Alanna Rodgers, founder of Tru Bahamian Food Tours, tells us all about the food scene in the Bahamas. |
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Thu, 13 November 2014
Suzy Badaracco, founder of Culinary Tides, tells us about the world of food trend forecasting. We discuss how the impact of Hurricane Katrina, the economy, and the movie Frozen on what people eat. |
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Fri, 31 October 2014
Chef Michael Cimarusti, owner of Providence in Los Angeles, tells us about his culinary journey. We discuss his time cooking in France, the secrets of seafood, and his family's recent culinary travels in Europe. |
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Thu, 16 October 2014
Laura Siciliano Rosen, co-founder of Eat Your World, tells us about her culinary adventures in Istanbul, Coastal Yucatán, and New York City.
Direct download: Laura_Siciliano_Rosen_-_Eat_your_World.mp3
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Thu, 25 September 2014
Sam Poley of the Durham Convention and Visitors Bureau tells us what makes the food scene in his North Carolina city unlike anywhere else. We discuss the close-knit chef community, what to do between meals, and the different styles of Carolina barbecue. |
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Thu, 18 September 2014
In the 100th episode of the Find Dining podcast, we take a look back at some of our favorite interviews. From Ireland to Thailand to Russia, here's a sampler platter from our first two years. |
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Thu, 11 September 2014
Elle Armon Jones of Big Foody Food Tours talks about culinary travel in New Zealand. We discuss adjusting to opposite seasons, Pacific Rim cuisine, and how Lord of the Rings put New Zealand on the tourist map. |
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Fri, 5 September 2014
Christopher Bakken, author of Honey, Olives, Octopus: Adventures at the Greek Table, and the English Department Chair at Allegheny College about culinary travel in Greece. We discuss travel writing, harvesting olives, and hunting for octopus. |
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Thu, 28 August 2014
Chef Cesin Curi of Los Andes in Providence, Rhode Island talks about about Bolivian cuisine. We discuss opening a restaurant with his brother, the differences between Bolivian and Peruvian food, and what makes a great ceviche. |
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Thu, 21 August 2014
Shane Kost, founder of Food Tour Pros and Chicago Food Planet Tours, talks to us about the food tour business and the Windy City's food scene. We discuss Chicago-style hot dogs, deep dish pizza, and architecture. |
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Thu, 14 August 2014
We talk to Becky Reams, food photographer and second runner-up on Master Chef's season three. We discuss food styling and photography, Kansas City barbecue, and what Gordon Ramsay is really like. |
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Fri, 1 August 2014
David Sax, author of The Tastemakers: Why We're Crazy for Cupcakes but Fed Up with Fondue, talks about trends in the culinary food. We discuss the impact of Sex and the City on cupcakes, the weight carried by Whole Foods and Dr. Oz, and truth about pomegranate juice. |
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Thu, 24 July 2014
Grant Achatz is the world-renowned chef behind Alinea, Aviary, and Next in Chicago. We talk to him about building his first car, molecular gastronomy, and surviving tongue cancer. |
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Thu, 17 July 2014
Top Chef finalist and fan favorite Sheldon Simeon of MiGrant and Mala Wailea tells us how to eat like a local in Maui. We discuss Hawaiian family celebrations, elevating ramen, and his rise from dishwasher to celebrity chef. |
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Thu, 10 July 2014
James Beard Award-winning filmmaker, Andrew Grace Beck, talks to us about his year of eating locally while filming Eating Alabama. We discuss local eating, food documentaries, and the complicated state of American agriculture. |
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Thu, 3 July 2014
Grace Della of Miami Culinary Tours tells us where travelers should eat when they come to Miami, Florida. We discuss neuvo latino cuisine, empanadas, and Miami’s art deco architecture. |
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Thu, 26 June 2014
Cookbook author Dahlia Abraham-Klein talks to us about foods from The Silk Road through Central Asia. We discuss how her family's nomadic merchant history is reflected in her recipes, Bukharian cuisine, and the secret to finding a good CSA. |
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Thu, 19 June 2014
Myra Alperson of Noshwalks talks to us about food tours in New York City. We discuss "the real New York,” Ghanaian food, and the secrets of an egg cream. |
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Thu, 12 June 2014
Meghan Sheridan, Executive Director of Vermont Fresh Network talks to us how to plan the perfect foodie trip to Vermont. We talk about where to find great Vermont cheese, the secret of maple syrup, and the virtues of ice cider. |
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Thu, 22 May 2014
Chef Jose Duarte of Taranta in Boston talks about the recent food trip he led into the jungle of Peru. We discuss ceviche, making his restaurant eco-friendly, and getting kids to eat bugs in the Amazon. |
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Thu, 15 May 2014
Colleen Franzreb, founder of Cape Cod Foodie Tours, talks to us about the dining scene in Cape Cod. We discuss building a food tour business, the secret to great fish and chips, and how to avoid the Cape traffic. |
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Thu, 8 May 2014
Matthew Amster-Burton, co-host of the Spilled Milk podcast, talks to us about dining in Tokyo, Japan. We discuss raising children to be adventurous eaters, the origins of his podcast, and the secret to eating tempura. |
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Thu, 1 May 2014
Dolores Wiarco Dweck of Lola’s Cocina talks to us about food tourism in Mexico. We discuss her research on cooking schools in Oaxaca, the importance of mole, and the real meaning of Cinco de Mayo. |
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Thu, 24 April 2014
Izabela Wojcik, the Director of House Programming for the James Beard Foundation, gives us an inside look at the James Beard Awards. We talk about the life of James Beard, how the Awards work, and all of the other things that the James Beard Foundation does. |
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Thu, 17 April 2014
Paul Nirews, Founder of Galileat food tours, joined us to talk about the culinary scene in Israel. We discuss the state of Israeli wine, the importance of olives, and the ability of food tourism to empower women in the Middle East. |
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Thu, 10 April 2014
Food blogger Liz Reuven of Kosher Like Me talks about the rules of kosher dining and her new Passover cookbook, 4 Bloggers Dish: Passover: Modern Twists on Traditional Flavors. We discuss the parallels between ancient kosher laws and the modern organic food movement, the questions to ask at your local farmer’s market, and tips for updating the traditional Passover menu. |
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Thu, 3 April 2014
Arthur Bovino, Executive Editor of The Daily Meal, joins us to talk to us about all things food and drink. We discuss crowd-sourced restaurant reviews, the process for ranking restaurants, and the five best places to eat in America. |
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Thu, 27 March 2014
Stephanie Georgieff, host of the Real Food Empire podcast, tells us about the Slow Food Movement and the culinary scene in Macedonia. We discuss the origins of pizza, the U.S. Farm Bill, and McDonald's in Macedonia. |
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Thu, 20 March 2014
Get to know Top Chef finalist Shirley Chung. We talk about her food journey from becoming a chef to her culinary explorations across Asia after finding her culinary voice in New Orleans. |
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Thu, 13 March 2014
Helen McDaid, Manager of Food Tourism at Failte Ireland tells us about the culinary scene in Ireland. We discuss the Guinness Storehouse, the potato famine, and how St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated in Ireland. |
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Thu, 6 March 2014
Sarah Hackney from The National Sustainable Agricultural Coalition (NSAC) talks to us about the Farm Bill and how it impacts American farmers, chefs and diners. We discuss the changing face of US farming, why the bill took three years to pass in Congress, and the future of sustainable agriculture. |
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Thu, 27 February 2014
Larry Kass from Heaven Hill Distilleries talks to us bourbon its role in tourism for Louisville, Kentucky. We discuss the difference between bourbon and other whiskies , how to taste bourbon, why the best bourbons are made in Kentucky, and how the bourbon industry was built. |
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Thu, 20 February 2014
In the episode of the Find Dining Podcast, we speak with Eric Weiner, founder of Food Trucks In, a company that enables people to discover new food trucks across the United States. |
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Thu, 13 February 2014
In this episode of the Find Dining Podcast, three-time James Beard Award-winning author Anya von Bremzen talks about what food was like growing up in Soviet Russia. We discuss Russian mayonnaise, communal apartments and the black market. |
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Fri, 7 February 2014
In this episode of the Find Dining Podcast, Dodie Stephens of the Asheville Conventions and Visitors' Bureau tells us about the culinary scene in Asheville, North Carolina. We discuss destination marketing, craft brewing and life in the mountains.
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Thu, 30 January 2014
In this episode of the Find Dining Podcast, Tatiana Gana of Gastro Tours tells us how to take a culinary vacation in Spain. We discuss Spain's virgin food tourism scene, extended lunches, and how Italy is taking credit for all of the country's olive oil.
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Thu, 23 January 2014
In this episode of the Find Dining Podcast, Ann Mah joins us to talk about her new book, Mastering the Art of French Eating. We discuss Julia Child, how beef got to France, and why Americans don't like tripe.
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Fri, 17 January 2014
In this episode of the Find Dining Podcast, Erik Wolf, the Founder of the World Food Travel Association, joins us to talk about the upcoming Foodworx Conferencein Portland, Oregon. We discuss the state of the food tourism industry, the difference between diners and cooks, and psycho-culinary profiles.
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Thu, 2 January 2014
In this episode of the Find Dining Podcast, director David Barrow discusses two of his documentary films: Farm City-State and True Beef. We discuss and the demise of Home Ec.
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Fri, 29 November 2013
In this episode of the Find Dining Podcast, Rosetta Costantino, author of Southern Italian Desserts, talks about the dishes of her hometown of Calabria, Italy. We discuss the Queen's licorice, the difference between Tuscan dishes and Southern Italian dishes, and the influence of the Swiss and the Arabs.
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Fri, 15 November 2013
In this episode of the Find Dining Podcast, Chef Andy Ricker of Pok Pokin Portland, Oregon, shows us how to take a culinary adventure in Thailand. We discuss mortars and pestles, boiled buffalo fetus and Ike's Vietnamese fish sauce wings.
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Fri, 1 November 2013
In this episode of the Find Dining Podcast, Anita Chu of Dessert First recommends Rich Tablein San Francisco, where Chefs Evan and Sarah Rich serves up New American dishes like lamb and dandelion pasta, salmon with tomatoes and gribiche.
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Direct download: Episode_63_-_Anita_Chu_-_San_Francisco_-_EQ.mp3
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Thu, 24 October 2013
What is “food tourism” anyway? How do you do it? And how do you make sure that you’re doing it well? At the first Taste Trekkers Food Tourism Conference, we brought together several chefs, food tour operators and culinary tourism experts to discuss the state of food tourism and give you practical tips for putting together a great foodie vacation. Led by Gail Ciampa, the Food Editor of The Providence Journal, we heard from the top practitioners of food tourism in North America. This week's podcast episode features a recording of that panel discussion on Saturday, September 21, 2013, in Providence, Rhode Island.
Direct download: Episode_62_-_Taste_Trekkers_Panel_Discussion.mp3
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Fri, 18 October 2013
In this episode of the Find Dining Podcast, Ken Aiken of Touringroads recommend Crop Bistroin Stowe, Vermont where Chef Tom Bivins serves up dishes like the Carolina MOP Chicken Sandwich and Vermont Rarebit. We discuss moto-foodies, Vermont cheese and the importance of a beer glass' shape.
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Thu, 10 October 2013
In this episode of the Find Dining Podcast, Greg Fatigati of Fatigati's Fresh Pasta talks about the Hope & Main kitchen incubatorin Warren, Rhode Island. We discuss pasta, the Food Network and the origin of tomatoes.
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Thu, 3 October 2013
In this episode of the Find Dining Podcast, hear the keynote address given by Chef Matt Jennings of Farmstead at the 2013 Taste Trekkers Food Tourism Conference. Matt was introduced by the Mayor of Providence, the honorable Angel Taveras.
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Fri, 13 September 2013
In this episode of the Find Dining Podcast, we speak with Frank Martucci, the General Manager of Beverage Operations at the Twin River Casino and the National Vice President of the United States Bartenders' Guild. We talk discuss whiskey, bourbon, rum and bitters.
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Thu, 5 September 2013
In this episode of the Find Dining Podcast, we speak with Chef Matt Jennings of Farmstead, the James Beard Award nominee and three-time Cochon 555 champion who will deliver the keynote address at the first Taste Trekkers Food Tourism Conference. We talk about his journeys as a chef and cheese buyer, the importance of the farm-to-table movement, and the proper way to dig for clams.
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Thu, 29 August 2013
In this episode of the Find Dining Podcast, we speak with Richard J.S. Gutman, the Director and Curator of the Johnson & Wales Culinary Museum in Providence, Rhode Island. We talk about the museum and the history of food trucks and diners.
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Thu, 22 August 2013
In this episode of the Find Dining Podcast, Danielle Brodhagen of the Ontario Culinary Tourism Alliance recommends Langdon Hallin Cambridge, where Chef Jonathan Gushue serves up Canadian dishes.
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Thu, 15 August 2013
In this episode of the Find Dining Podcast, Cindy Salvato of Savoring Rhode Island recommends Bacaroin Providence, where Chef Brian Kingsford serves up Italian dishes like Pesce del Giorno. We talk about DOP pizza, Waterfire and the city's historic Federal Hill neighborhood.
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Thu, 8 August 2013
In this episode of the Find Dining Podcast, Marina Marchese of Red Bee Honey tells all about the art of honey tasting in a special preview of her session at the 2013 Taste Trekkers Food Tourism Conference. We talk about raising bees, corporate pollination and the key to honey flavor profiles.
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Sat, 3 August 2013
In this episode of the Find Dining Podcast, Aysegul Kesimoglu of King's College London recommends Lokanta Mayain Istanbul, where Chef Didem Senol serves up contemporary Turkish dishes like whiting fish, caramalized sea bass, and long roasted lamb.
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Thu, 25 July 2013
Subscribe or leave a review in iTunes. In this episode of the Find Dining Podcast, Tyler Walters of Why Did I Eat This? recommends Angel's Trumpet Ale Housein Phoenix, where Chef Xane Brody serves up fantastic wings.
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Thu, 18 July 2013
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Thu, 11 July 2013
Subscribe or leave a review in iTunes. In this episode of the Find Dining Podcast, Jeremy Kossler tells us what to expect at the Denver Burger Battle. We discuss grass-fed beef, squid-ink buns and the importance of truffles. Denver Burger Battle:
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Thu, 27 June 2013
In this episode of the Find Dining Podcast, Ann Tuennerman talks about the 2013 program at Tales of the Cocktail, the world's premiere mixology conference.
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Thu, 20 June 2013
In this episode of the Find Dining Podcast, Angela Roberts of Spinach Tiger recommends Silly Goosein Nashville, where Chef Roderick Bailey serves up Americana dishes like dry rubbed pork ribs and citrus & greek yogurt marinated chicken. We discuss Honky Tonk Row, George Foreman Grills and the city's eponymous television show.
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Direct download: Angela_Roberts_-_Nashville_-_TT_Outro.mp3
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Thu, 13 June 2013
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Thu, 6 June 2013
In this episode of the Find Dining Podcast, Jen Chan of foodpr0n recommends Chanteclerin Toronto, where Chef Jonathon Poon serves up just one contemporary Asian dish: the lettuce wrap. We discuss food photography, celebrity chefs and Toronto's four Chinatowns.
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Thu, 30 May 2013
In this episode of the Find Dining Podcast, Kim Ranjbar of Suck the Heads recommends Patois Restaurant in New Orleans, where Chef Aaron Burgauserves up French dishes with a local accent (or "patois") like Almond Crusted Gulf Fish, Short Rib Sandwich, and Duck Confit Salad.
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Thu, 23 May 2013
In this episode of the Find Dining Podcast, Laura Raymond of Destination Cuisine recommends The Usual Placein Sarasota, where Chef Chef Alessio serves up Italian dishes like Pork Shank. We discuss tightrope walkers, the plural of "octopus," and the virtues of a cucumber cocktail.
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Thu, 16 May 2013
In this episode of the Find Dining Podcast, Heather Lauer of CenPho.com recommends Beckett's Tablein Phoenix, where Chef Justin Beckett serves up New American dishes like Green Chili Pork Stew, Short Ribs, and Pork Osso Buco. We discuss and bacon s'mores, Arizona wines and Alice Cooper's Big Unit.
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Thu, 9 May 2013
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Thu, 2 May 2013
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Thu, 25 April 2013
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Thu, 18 April 2013
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Thu, 4 April 2013
In this episode of the Find Dining Podcast, Michael Sweeney of STL Hops and the Stewed STL Podcast offers up another great restaurant recommendation: Dressel's Public House in St. Louis, where Chef Michael Miller serves up Gastropub dishes like Porchetta “Louie.” We talk about the local craft beer scene, the unusual texture of Provel cheese, and the "Poochie" of The Food Network.
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