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Episode 174: Sud De France, Greg Morabito, Heloise & the Savoir Faire Nov 17, 2013

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This week on Snacky Tunes, Darin Bresnitz and guest co-host Carter Adams are talking wine, food trends, and music with Marianne Fabre-Lanvin of Sud De France, Greg Morabito of Eater, and Heloise & the Savoir Faire! Tune in to hear Darin and Marianne discuss the Sud de France wine region, and why it is such a hot spot for organic wines. Greg chats with Darin about the upcoming Eater Awards, and what food items are going to be trending in 2014. Later, Heloise & the Savoir Faire play some of their songs on-air, and talk about the religious symbology used in some of their songs. This program has been brought to you by MOOD Magazine.

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Episode 173: Lauren Hirschberg, Greenpoint Fish & Lobster Co., & My Midnight Heart Nov 03, 2013

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This week on Snacky Tunes, Darin Bresnitz invites Lauren Hirschberg of CraftBar into the studio to talk about his beginnings in the food world, and his plans for the upcoming Bar Food Blowout! Tune in to hear about Lauren’s accidental prize-winning wing sauce. Find out what music gets Lauren excited to cook, and why culinary school can never prepare a chef for busy dinner service at a top NYC restaurant. Later, Vinny Milburn and Adam Geringer-Dunn of Greenpoint Fish & Lobster Co. join the program to talk about the inspiration for their brand of North Brooklyn fish market. Hear about their raw bar/restaurant ideas, and find out why seafood is in Greenpoint Fish & Lobster Co.’s blood. Later, Angelica Allen aka My Midnight Heart stops by to play some live music, talk about her set-up, and introduce her upcoming EP! This program has been sponsored by MOOD Magazine.

“When I was making this hot sauce, it was all so blurry. The joke is this- I made this award-winning hot sauce, and I don’t know what’s in it.” [15:00]

— Lauren Hirschberg on Snacky Tunes

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Episode 172: Charlotte Druckman, Brandon Hoy, & See Through Oct 27, 2013

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Charlotte Druckman has been in the world of publishing since her first internship at New York Magazine in high school! This week on Snacky Tunes, Darin Bresnitz talks with Charlotte about her experiences in magazines, and why she transitioned from freelance writer to editor at Medium. Hear how Charlotte pitched a story to Ruth Reichl and got started in food writing! What inspired Charlotte to write about women in food in her book Skirt Steak, and is she comfortable with being the spokesperson for women in the culinary world? Later, Brandon Hoy stops by to talk about the release of the Roberta’s Cookbook, and why the tome is so much more than a recipe manual. Tune in to hear Brandon talk about the different types of heat that are used in pizza ovens, and some of the grosser moments that were left out of the book. See Through stops by and talks about their relatively short life as a band and shares a couple of tracks! Tune in to hear about the origins of the band as a recording project, and find out how See Through drinks at a show. Thanks to our sponsor, MOOD Magazine.

“Coming from traditional publishing, everything is so set. It’s so cool to be in such a fluid environment like Medium.” [7:15]

“I didn’t want to be the spokesperson for women in the culinary world!” [26:15]

— Charlotte Druckman on Snacky Tunes

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Episode 169: Le Fooding & XNY Sep 15, 2013

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Le Fooding is back in NYC and taking on the foodie movement! This week on Snacky Tunes, Anna Polonsky of Le Fooding joins Darin Bresnitz in the studio to talk about Le Fooding’s recent gastronomical adventures in Los Angeles. Hear about their upcoming event in New York City that summarizes the food trends of the past several decades – fusion, molecular gastronomy, and farm-to-table. Find out what restaurants Anna is frequenting in NYC this season! Later, XNY stop by the studio to play some of their songs. Find out why the band hates Boston so much, and how they built their friendship off of stolen Internet. This program has been brought to you by Tekserve.

“The relationship with food in Paris is much more natural. There’s no celebrity chefs or food gossip. People just like to eat and that’s about it.” [8:15]

— Anna Polonsky on Snacky Tunes

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Episode 168: Floyd Cardoz, Sarah Simmons, & San Fermin Sep 08, 2013

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Greg Bresnitz is talking Feast Portland with chefs Sarah Simmons and Floyd Cardoz on this week’s episode of Snacky Tunes! Feast Portland is a world-class event celebrating Oregon’s bounty and the chefs and artisans who do some pretty amazing things with it. Tune in to hear Sarah and Floyd talk about their favorite eats in Portland. Hear about Floyd’s rooftop garden at North End Grill, and find out what types of grill Floyd prefers. What are Sarah and Floyd cooking up for Feast Portland? Later, San Fermin joins the show and plays their unique brand of classically-influenced folk pop. Learn about the band’s songwriting process, and how they recruited members to fit the arrangements. Thanks to our sponsor, BluePrint Cleanse.

“As long as you are true to who you are and you keep your style, people will get who you are, and they’ll get your soul. And once they get your soul, they’ll see the passion, and it will all make sense.”

— Floyd Cardoz on Snacky Tunes

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Episode 167: Amanda Freitag & Kal Marks Sep 08, 2013

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This week on Snacky Tunes, Greg and Darin welcome Amanda Freitag, one of New York’s most celebrated chefs, and the band Kal Marks, who came all the way from Boston to play some rock.

Amanda is a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, and a well known TV personality and chef for battling Bobby Flay on Iron Chef America on the Food Network. Getting her start under the guidance of Jean-Georges Vongerichten at Vong New York, she eventually teamed up with legendary restaurateur Godfrey Polistina (Carmine’s, Ouest, Virgil’s BBQ) to start the popular upper west side restaurant Cesca Enoteca & Trattoria. Most recently, Amanda was the executive chef at Gusto in the West Village, where she received both critical and popular acclaim. Lastly, Freitag found a new opportunity at The Harrsion in Tribeca. Since Freitag’s arrival, The Harrison has received numerous accolades from local and national media, including a two-star review from The New York Times, as well as features in Time Out New York, New York Magazine and Forbes Life.

Boston’s Kal Marks (originally the solo project of Carl Shane and now a trio) are set to release their first full length album as this lineup, and first recorded in a real studio, Life Is Murder, on September 17 via Exploding In Sound/Sophomore Lounge/Midnight Werewolf. They come from a scene of other young raging rock bands (like Pile and Speedy Ortiz), and like those bands, Kal Marks get loud. But they’re also part of a long lineage of indie rock bands with weird-voiced singers that spans from bands like Modest Mouse or Wolf Parade to more recent things like Alt-J. Ever wondered what Titus Andronicus might have sounded like if Patrick Stickles was more into Isaac Brock and less into Conor Oberst? Kal Marks could be your answer.

“When I got to The Harrison, I got a call asking if I wanted to be on Iron Chef. I had a great experience that led to Chopped.” [24:30] — Amanda Freitag on Snacky Tunes

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Episode 166: Jamie Bissonnette and Wes Bryon Aug 12, 2013

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This week on Snacky Tunes, Jamie Bissonnette, chef and owner of Coppa and Toro in Boston, joins hosts Greg and Darin Bresnitz in the studio to talk about his latest updates! On the show, Jamie talks about winning Best New Chef, being nominated for a James Beard award, and gives us his latest updates on the opening of Toro in New York City, set to open this Spring. He also talks to us about the upcoming BBQ Blowout set for this August 13th, where Jamie is set to preview a taste of what people can expect from his soon to open NY Toro outpost. Lastly, Mount Moon (Wes Bryon) also comes into the studio for a special performance of songs Stay Real,Niagra, and more! Hear more about Mount Moon’s music, and how he has progressed from busking to playing shows in Philadelphia! This program has been sponsored by BluePrint Cleanse.

“I worked in Paris for a bit and a chef there said if I wanted to be better I needed to start eating meat – I did, and by the end of the week I was chowing foie gras.” —Jamie Bissonnette on Snacky Tunes

“It’s actually not illegal at all. It’s technically illegal to ask for money, but it falls under freedom of speech.” —Wes Bryon on Snacky Tunes

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Episode 164: Jeremy McMillan & Famous Class Records/Death By Audio Flexi Book Jul 29, 2013

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We’re talking Upstate restaurants on this week’s edition of Snacky Tunes. Darin Bresnitz invites Jeremy McMillan of Bedford Post Inn into the studio to talk about his infatuation with food, and the expansion of quality of restaurants outside of New York City. Find out how Jeremy’s hometown of Scottsdale, Arizona influenced the way he used certain cooking techniques. Jeremy talks about some of his favorite pasta dished to make, and how he learned to make pasta by hand. How did Jeremy make the move Upstate to Bedford Post Inn? Later, Cyrus Lubin from Famous Class Records stops by with Matt and Edan from Death By Audio to talk about their recent collaborative release- a book of flexi disc records featuring live recordings from Death By Audio! Find out what bands are featured in the compilation, and why assembling the book was such an effort. Learn more about the rediscovery of the flexi disc technology, and why bands on a budget should consider the format for a release. Tune in to hear some music from Death By Audio favorites like Future Islands, METZ, and Ty Segall! Thanks to our sponsor, Tekserve.

“Everything we cook at Bedford Post is cooked over an open fire or in a wood oven. It’s very cowboy-esque.” [5:50]

“You don’t have to take the train into the city to eat at the best restaurants anymore.” [12:05]

— Jeremy McMillan on Snacky Tunes

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Episode 163: Brooklyn in Sweden, Worst Gig Ever, Curses, & Xenia Rubinos Jul 21, 2013

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We’ve got a packed house on this week’s episode of Snacky Tunes! Greg and Darin Bresnitz welcome Claire Moyle of the Brooklyn Brewery into the studio to talk about this year’s Brooklyn, Sweden! Why are Swedes so in love with Brooklyn Brewery? Later, Mike Pace stops by to talk about his podcast, “Worst Gig Ever”, and how it aims to share musicians’ stories and humanize them. When band tensions get high, “Worst Gig Ever” delivers! Curses comes by to talk about putting down the guitar, leaving the mosh pits behind, and paying tribute to Chicago house. Why does Curses prefer using analog gear? Finally, hear a beautiful in-studio performance from Xenia Rubinos! Thanks to our sponsor, Tekserve.

“Anyone who has toured in any capacity realizes the stress you are under, and being in such close proximity with other people, you find out that people need to let off some steam.” [22:20]

— Mike Pace on Snacky Tunes

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Episode 162: Mike Thelin Jul 08, 2013

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Mike Thelin, co-founder of Feast Portland, stops by Snacky Tunes to talk about his life of food on this week’s episode! Darin Bresnitz sits down to talk with Mike about his food-filled childhood, and how he was exposed to so many different types of cuisines at a young age. Hear how Mike’s time in countries like Spain and Ireland taught him to appreciate local cuisine. Is the Portland food scene dying? Tune in to hear about the Pacific Northwest’s organic and fresh food traditions. Mike and Darin give some helpful planning tips for food events! Tune into this week’s episode of Snacky Tunes to learn more about the inception and continuation of Feast Portland! Thanks to our sponsor, Tekserve.

“At a young age, I was exposed to a lot of different types of food and cultures. I think as a kid, I really got it and it stuck with me. I judge a lot of places based on the local food.” [10:15]

“Organic and local food- we grew up with that in Portland, Seattle, and the West Coast in general… it’s not a trend, it’s real.” [13:00]

“It’s really important to honor local food. People talk about its environmental impact, but it’s also about local culture.” [19:50]
— Mike Thelin on Snacky Tunes

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