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Episode 230: The Infatuation & WALTZ Aug 02, 2015

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Snacky Tunes is back this week as Darin Bresnitz and Greg Bresnitz feature the first west coast food segment with Andrew Steinthal and Chris Stang, founders of The Infatuation. Launching in 2009, The Infatuation sought to bring a fresh voice to the world of restaurant reviewing where the regular, not super foodie people could turn to for honest and delicious opinions. Sharing how they initially met on the set of MTV’s TRL and eventually transitioned from the music industry to the food world, The Infatuation has become a successful app with branches in New York, San Francisco, Chicago, Denver and now, Los Angeles. In the second half of the show, Greg welcomes musical guest WALTZ to the studio. Talking about his upcoming release, WALTZ shares details on the recording process and how 1980s aerobics videos ultimately inspired the visual accompaniment to the album. Tune in for great live performances and catch WALTZ at Rough Trade on August 12! This program was brought to you by Edwards VA Ham.

“I think it’s a similar craft almost; people who care about what they eat care about what they listen to.” [8:17]

—Andrew Steinthal on Snacky Tunes

“That was what we started to think through – the why’s of people going to restaurants – and often it’s a lot more than, ‘I love to eat great food.'”[12:03]

—Chris Stang on Snacky Tunes

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Episode 229: Fabian von Hauske, Jeremiah Stone, Jorge Riera & Salt Cathedral Jul 12, 2015

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Bringing the infamous BBQ Blow Out event to life in the studio, this week on Snacky Tunes hosts Darin Bresnitz and Greg Bresnitz sit down with Chefs Fabian von Hauske, Jeremiah Stone, and Jorge Riera of the NYC restaurants Contra and Wildair. With Contra serving up an ambitious menu of contemporary New York cuisine that features interesting local and seasonal ingredients, the chefs also talk about the efforts at Wildair which hails a more approachable Ã la carte menu and a pared-down environment. The guys talk their stacked backgrounds as well as what we can expect from the duo in the future! In the second half of the show, Greg and Darin welcome musical guest Salt Cathedral (who will also be DJ-ing the upcoming BBQ Blow Out) for incredible live performances and chatter on that tour life, musical inspirations, and tidbits on their next record. This program was brought to you by Edwards VA Ham.

“We try to evoke a New York American feel with the food and the space and the wine.” [9:57]

–Jeremiah Stone on Snacky Tunes

“[In Japan] they partied until 7, and then keep drinking and keep drinking and keep drinking, and then they eat ramen at 8.” [32:08]

–Salt Cathedral on Snacky Tunes

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Episode 228: Angelo Romano & Strange Names Jun 21, 2015

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This week on Snacky Tunes, Greg Bresnitz and guest co-host Jordana Rothman kick off the summer solstice with guest Angelo Romano of Rocky Slims in the Murray Hill neighborhood in NYC. Angelo shares his background in food and how he came to open his own restaurant featuring his own brand of Italian-American cuisine that uses carefully sourced ingredients that are transformed into flavorful compositions with a focus on extracting maximum flavor. Angelo also reveals his goal at Rocky Slims is to offer an array of new Italian-American cuisine experiences in the space, from the organic flours used to make the square pizzas, the local salumi, the pastas, the contornis and the brick oven slice shop in the back. After the break, Greg welcomes musical guest Strange Names. Hailing from Minneapolis,the guys explain how they formed and made their way to the east coast, plus details surrounding their new record that was re-recorded and produced with Andrew Maury. Tune in for a great show! This program was brought to you by Bonnie Plants.

“Pizza wasn’t anything I ever was interested in. It’s also hard as s**** to make 200 pizzas a day, it’s an art form…the variable for execution and consistency is so skewed, every single one, it’s ballsy thing. I don’t think it gets enough respect.” [7:13]

“A big part of the job is managing and fine tuning. I think those are the two key points in making really amazing restaurants consistent all the time and also, in theory, you want it to always be like this, consistently awesome day in and day out.” [12:25]

—Angelo Romano on Snacky Tunes

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Episode 227: Marcus Samuelsson & Pree Jun 14, 2015

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This week on Snacky Tunes, hosts Greg Bresnitz and Darin Bresnitz are celebrating the summer weather welcoming Chef Marcus Samuelsson to the studio. Talking about his mission to rebuild and highlight the Harlem community with the help of his restaurant Red Rooster Harlem, Marcus shares how he stays true to the neighborhood as well as the importance of music at the restaurant. His newest venture, Streetbird Rotisserie, recently opened, drawing inspiration from Harlem’s diner culture, globally influenced street food, neighborhood cookouts and 1970’s hip hop. He also divulges some great details on his restaurants in Sweden, including how the menu focus differs from his American restaurants plus the scoop on his new kids cookbook. In the second half of the show, the guys welcome musical guest Pree to the show, hailing from D.C. Talking about the live music scene, Philadelphia roots, music venues, and inspiration for their new record, “Rima”, tune in as the group “creates a unique sonic realm through their colorful and shape-shifting pop gems.” This program was brought to you by Edwards VA Ham.

“I think we start to see communities first through the restaurants now, maybe the 80’s it was clubs, but now we start seeing them through restaurants.” [4:54]

“I remember a real community level measurement for success for me was when the West African guy started to set up and sold fake Obama shirts [outside Red Rooster Harlem]…. when you’re off the traditional grid, you can’t look for the traditional measurements for success because there are none.” [6:39]

“We couldn’t do Rooster without music, it’s such a core part of our identity.” [11:43]

—Marcus Samuelsson on Snacky Tunes

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Episode 226: Sarah Simmons & Briana Marela May 31, 2015

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This week on a brand new episode of Snacky Tunes, solo host Greg Bresnitz welcomes guest Sarah Simmons, chef and founder of Birds & Bubbles in NYC. Talking about opening the new restaurant as well as the interesting menu featuring an elevated take on dishes traditionally reserved for special occasions or Sunday Supper (a Southerners most important meal of the week) and a wine list with a large selection of champagnes and sparkling wines, Sarah laments saying goodbye to spring vegetables and what to expect for the summer. Sarah also shares the amazing tale of serving for none other than Oprah herself! Musical guest Briana Marela rounds out the second half of the show talking about coming up in the Pacific Northwest and how the area shaped her sound. Having formative roots in Seattle and Olympia, WA her aesthetic sensibility derives from many other kindred spirits of the local music scene, but with her own unique vision of the world around her. Tune in as Briana weaves together melodies with meaning and lyrics filled with longing the she worked on with producer Alex Somers in Reykjavik, Iceland due out soon on Jagjaguwar. This program was brought to you by Heritage Foods USA.

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Episode 225: Mouthfeel Mag & Johnny Aries May 17, 2015

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This week on Snacky Tunes, Greg Bresnitz is back! Greg and Darin kick off the show with Mac Malikowski, founder and editor of the gay-foodie Mouthfeel Magazine. Exploring the cross-section between food and gay culture, Mac shares how he came up with the unique spin on the zine and while not solely a gay publication, it’s filled with profiles, photos, love letters, recipes, essays and more. Mac emphasizes that Mouthfeel is not a gay men’s Good Housekeeping, rather it champions the spirit, creativity and counter culture ethos of the world, which has historically defined gay culture and the best of culinary arts. Special guest Renato Poliafito of Baked NYC also joins in! In the second half of the show, Greg and Darin welcome musical guest Johnny Aries to the show. An England transplant in NYC, Johnny brings his axe to the studio to play a few tunes in the indie/surf rock vein and shares how he made the jump across the pond. With new music on the way, Johnny discusses how the new album is a departure in sentiment from the last. This program was brought to you by Bonnie Plants.

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Episode 224: Gustavo’s Salsa & Lily McQueen May 10, 2015

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This week on Snacky Tunes, host Darin Bresnitz welcomes Gustavo Frias and musical guest Lily McQueen to the studio for a lovely episode on Mother’s Day. Gustavo formed Gustavo’s Salsa in Brooklyn in 2013. Growing up in Los Angeles and with a first generation Mexican family, Gustavo shares with Darin that he first gained inspiration by his mother Bernardina cooking up delicious and flawless Mexican cuisine. After arriving in NYC, Gustavo realized the void of such cuisine and flavors in the new environment and after several years of trial and error, finally hit his stride with the perfect balance of smokey heat, consistency and fruity notes that make what the salsa is today. In the second half of the show, musical guest Lily McQueen shows off her musical chops with some 80s-inspired pop songs that she probably wrote in her bedroom! Previewing some tunes that will appear on her upcoming EP on Concierge Records, Lily shares how she came into the music scene plus her foodie habits in the city and what her go to snack is when she hits the studio. Tune in for a great episode! This program was brought to you by Fairway Market.

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Episode 223: Joe Carroll, Nick Fauchild, Brutal Magazine, & Annie Hart May 03, 2015

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This week on a brand new Snacky Tunes, host Darin Bresnitz is getting into the summer spirit with Joe Carroll and Nick Fauchild, authors of the upcoming book “Feeding the Fire: Recipes and Strategies for Better Barbecue and Grilling.” Talking about the making of stellar barbecue and grilled meats in Brooklyn at his acclaimed restaurants Fette Sau and St. Anselm, Joe shares that in the book he gives us lessons and highlighted recipes to make incredible fire-cooked foods at home, proving that you don’t need to have fancy equipment or long-held regional traditions to make succulent barbecue and grilled meats. Darin then welcomes Annestine Bae and Gheanna Emelia, the EIC/Creative Director and Executive Editor, of Brutal Magazine talking about the relevance of print and how they came to start the mag. Annestine and Gheanna explain that Brutal Magazine is meant to be a collaborative world that showcases talent from different creative industries through the lens of food. Brutal strives to produce stories that embody that juxtaposition through stirring visuals, smart writing, and a sense of humor. Musical guest Annie Hart rounds out the show, catching up with Darin and recalling some crazy stories from tour before performing live in studio! Chatting about the recording process and its similarities to cooking, Annie talks about her solo work and what’s next for her music! This program was brought to you by Whole Foods Market.

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Episode 222: Tal National & Phillip Gilmour Apr 15, 2015

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This week on Snacky Tunes, Darin Bresnitz and guest co-host Jordana Rothman, Food & Drink Editor at Time Out New York, flip the normal show format and welcome the musical guest Tal National with an energetic, danceable tune! Hailing from Niamey, the capital city of Niger, their music is joyously hypnotic, a highly unique contribution to West African guitar music. With its lightening fast rhythms and rotating cast of vocalists, this makes for a unique Snacky Tunes experience! Darin and Jordana ask how a group known for its five hour sets can contain that energy in an album that only lasts so long, such as their new album Zoy Zoy, out now on Fat Cat Records. Have they enjoyed their time in NYC? Have they found good Nigerian food on the road? Tune in for answers and amazing live music. In the second half of the show, Heritage Radio Network host of The Main Course and neighbor/owner of Momo Sushi Shack, Phillip Gilmour joins in the fun talking about his new sandwich shop venture “Hi Hello!” located off the Jefferson subway stop in Brooklyn. Talking about why he decided to go from sushi to the sandwich biz, Phil elaborates how disappointed he’d been in other sandwiches and how he decided to change that for himself. Sifting through interesting ingredient combinations as well as Jordana’s thoughts on brunch, Phil shares thoughts on being a restauranteur and the message he’s trying to spread with food. This program was brought to you by Whole Foods Market.

“What makes a bad sandwich is people either don’t use enough salt, enough spice, or enough acid.” [35:44]

“I’m not a one trick pony. I’m not just obsessed with Japanese things, I’m obsessed with life!” [54:08]

—Phillip Gilmour on Snacky Tunes

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Episode 221: Chef Edi and Radical Dads Mar 29, 2015

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This week on Snacky Tunes Darin hosts solo and begins the show by interviewing Chef Edi, of Edi and the Wolf, about his journey as a chef, Austrian cooking, and the financial troubles of running a restaurant. Chef Edi tells us stories from one of his restaurants called seasonal and some of the dishes that got him a great deal of attention. He then tells us how and why he started his restaurant on Avenue C. After the break Darin comes back with band, Radical Dads. The interview starts off with the band talking about their recent album. The band then plays a live track called “In The Water.” The band then talks about their lead singer’s pregnancy, and Darin suggests some marketing techniques. The band then plays a song called “Cassette Brain.” This program was brought to you by Rolling Press.

“Nothing is more frustrating than going to a restaurant where there are tons of bells and whistles, and the protein is overcooked.” [29:00]

— Chef Edi on Snacky Tunes

“I think our baby really loves Robbie’s [Band Member] drumming.” [48:00]

— Radical Dads on Snacky Tunes

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