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Episode 402: Perfect Pizza & Pretty Limited Potato Chip Choices Jun 30, 2019

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Daniele Uditi arrived in Los Angeles from his native Italy in 2010. It was only supposed to be a 6-month stay for a consulting gig, but nine years later he’s very much still here and gaining a deep, devoted following as the chef-pizzaiolo for the popular Pizzana restaurants. We catch up with Steve Sladkowski, guitarist for Toronto punk band PUP. Steve called into the show during a stop on the band’s current tour to talk about jerk chicken, collard greens, Del Taco and of course, Hawaiian red fruit punch. PUP’s latest album is the critically acclaimed, Morbid Stuff.

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Episode 401: The Rosé Lifestyle Festival Jun 23, 2019

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Derek van Bakergem stops by to talk about this year’s Pinknic music, food and wine festival. Started in 2016 by Derek and co-founder Pierrick Bouquet, Pinknic is quickly becoming a New York City summer tradition, welcoming thousands to enjoy rosé and dance the day away. This year’s festival is July 19 and 20 on Randall’s Island Park, and features headliners Mark Ronson and Chromeo. We pull an in-studio performance from the archives, and reach back to May 2012 to revisit our time with Wilmington, DE, indie rockers The Spinto Band. In addition to playing songs from their new album Shy Pursuit, they also told us all about their greenhouse recording studio, and how to properly order a hoagie from Wawa.

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Episode 400: The Poetry of Life with Dominique Crenn Jun 16, 2019

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It’s our 400th episode. Wow. Thank you to everyone, and especially to our families and the folks at Heritage Radio for all the support over the years. Cheers!

In this special episode of Snacky Tunes we’re in the Caribbean at the 11th annual Cayman Cookout at the Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman. Our guest is the indomitable, legendary, inspiring three-Michelin-star chef, Dominique Crenn. Dominique grew up in France, but blazed her trail in San Francisco with her acclaimed restaurants Atelier Crenn and Petit Crenn. We went all the way back to ST episode #26 for one of our most memorable in-studio performances. It was January 2010, and Queens indie rock quintet Freelance Whales played an all-acoustic set for us, opening the show with their hit song, “Generator 1st Floor.”

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Episode 399: Broken Bread with Roy Choi Jun 09, 2019

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Roy Choi is one of America’s most innovative, respected and successful chef-restaurateurs. Outside of the kitchen, he’s well-known for his activism and work in regards to social justice and food. Roy joins us to talk about his new multi-media series, Broken Bread, which explores neighborhoods across Los Angeles, and profiles individuals and organizations who make a difference in their communities through food. We dive into our archives for a live performance from Ahmed Gallab, better known as Sinkane. He and his bandmate stopped by to share some of their globally inspired, genre-bending sounds, showing us that there are no set rules when it comes to making great music. Check out their latest effort, the new album, Dépaysé.

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Episode 398: My Mexico City Kitchen & Sounds from India Jun 02, 2019

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Gabriela Cámara’s work at her restaurants Contramar and Cala have made her one of the most respected and acclaimed chefs in the world. She returns to the Tunes to share with us her first-ever cookbook, My Mexico City Kitchen. The book features recipes and essays encompassing her life, career and the evolution of Mexican Cuisine. For the second half of the show, our buddy Jeet Suresh Paul brings us music and a conversation from India. During a recent trip to Cochin, Jeet met up with Indian prog rock legends, Motherjane. The band’s been on the scene for 20+ years, and their albums Insane Biography and Maktub are considered classics.

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Episode 397: Small Restaurants & Nervously Eating Pizza May 19, 2019

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Chef Diego Moya was born in Chile and grew up in Long Island working in his family’s small restaurants. Following stints at some of the most revered vegetable-driven restaurants in France including L’Arpège, he landed in NYC working the stoves at the beloved Casa Mono and LES darling, Hemlock. He currently helms the kitchen at Racines NY. Brooklyn’s Store Front got their start when bass player Peggy Wang overheard lyricist and vocalist Amy Rose Spiegel singing a Replacements song in an open office they shared. The pair began writing together, and eventually recruited guitarists Brandon Louro and Bob Marshall, and drummer Chalky Edwards. They hit the scene in fall 2018 with their catchy single “Go for Broke”, and are currently working on their new EP.

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Episode 396: Queer Supper Clubs & No Vision May 12, 2019

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After lamenting how annoying it was trying to find someone to enjoy a three-hour tasting menu with who was not a girlfriend or partner, pals Alana McMillan and Sabrina Chen created the JaynesBeard Supper Club--a monthly culinary meetup for lesbian and queer women in NYC. JaynesBeard events range from cocktail parties to multi-course plated meals, and feature the talents of up-and-coming, mostly queer and female chefs and bartenders. It’s a return engagement for one of our favorite bands, Grim Streaker. The Brooklyn five-piece was formed in 2016, and have earned critical acclaim and a dedicated following for their loud, frenetic punk sound which harkens to the likes of the Adolescents, the Dead Boys, X-Ray Spex and Fugazi. They join us in-studio to share their debut album, No Vision.

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Episode 395: Street Food with Brian & David May 05, 2019

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In their new Netflix show Street Food, co-creators and executive producers David Gelb and Brian McGinn showcase the most democratic of culinary businesses--the food stands, pushcarts and hawker stalls that feed everyday people. Using the same dazzling cinematography, revealing biographical storytelling and passport-busting globetrotting that made their groundbreaking series Chef’s Table famous, the duo discover that these eateries are deeply imbued with passion and traditions that make such locales as Delhi, Bangkok, Osaka and Ho Chi Minh City incredibly special.

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Episode 394: Finding Your Way Apr 14, 2019

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Lien Ta and Chef Jonathan Whitener grew up on opposite coasts, and both came into their hospitality careers from completely different angles. The duo met while working at Los Angeles’ iconic Animal--Lien managing the dining room, and Jonathan holding things down as Chef de Cuisine in the kitchen. In due time, they realized they wanted to eventually own their own place, and so teaming up they opened Here’s Looking At You in 2016. It was an immediate hit winning all kinds of accolades including being named one of Food & Wine’s “Restaurants of the Year.” In 2017, we hosted singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist John Chao. He grew up all over before settling in Houston, which he found to be a nexus of pop, Americana and New Orleans brass band jazz music. Combining his global roots and his American upbringing, John formed the pop band Misha, and performed live for us in studio.

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Episode 393: Food Festival Season Is Here! Apr 10, 2019

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Festival season has finally arrived, which means that Coachella kicks off this weekend! In addition to killer bands, there is an incredible food line up for this year’s festivities. We talk to Goldenvoice’s Nic Adler & Lizzy Stadler for an insider’s insight on what people can culinarily expect at this year’s Coachella and Stagecoach. We also dig deep into the archives for a vintage performance from Blood Orange to celebrate his appearance at Coachella this year.

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