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Episode 134: CMJ and The Food Film Festival 2012 with Slam Donahue, Charles Grantham, & George Motz Oct 16, 2012

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Welcome to a very special episode of Snacky Tunes in honor of the CMJ Music Marathon 2012. Darin and Greg Bresnitz get the show started off with some music from Slam Donahue. Tune in to hear about the band’s introduction to Cantora Records, and their old drive filled with hundreds of songs. Hear about their favorite foods from their hometown in Connecticut. Charles Grantham stops by from the Food Film Festival to explain the concept of the event. Later, he goes into the juicy details of food porn! George Motz, the founder of the Food Film Festival, calls in to talk about what’s new for this year’s event. Hear about Sunday’s oyster roast, and what it means to George and his family culture. This episode has been brought to you by Tekserve.

“The side of your brain that appreciates sexual pornography also enjoys food and food pornography.” [46:00] — George Motz on Snacky Tunes

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Episode 132: The Mile End Deli Cookbook & Callers Oct 08, 2012

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Welcome to another awesome episode of Snacky Tunes! Greg Bresnitz is still without his brother, but he’s holding it down in the studio with Rae Bernamoff of Mile End Deli. Mile End Deli just finished a cookbook called simply The Mile End Cookbook that includes 100 dishes of traditional Jewish deli food. Hear about the recipe development processes, making deli foods in-house, and the influence of Jewish community traditions on the food and recipes at Mile End. Hear about Mile End’s upcoming Shabbat dinner at City Grit NYC, and their panel called The Future of Jewish Food featuring Gail Simmons, Mitchell Davis, Josh Ozersky, and more! Callers are live in studio playing some of their music and talking about their new record, Reviver. Tune in to hear Greg and Callers talk about album art, and why male chefs love to listen to Shellac in the kitchen. This episode has been sponsored by Tekserve.

“For us, the restaurant is very much about the community it provides and when we think about Jewish food and the conversation surrounding Jewish food, it’s very inclusive. Everyone has their opinion on the best deli sandwich they ever had.” [11:15] — Rae Bernamoff on Snacky Tunes

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Episode 131: Marchesi Antinori, The Brooklyn Flea Record Fair, & Beacon Oct 01, 2012

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On this week’s Snacky Tunes, Greg Bresnitz is once again without Darin, but is instead joined by a group of awesome guests. Alessia and Allegra Antinori stop by the studio to talk with Greg about Marchesi Antinori’s SoHo pop-up dinner event. Cantinetta Antinori will be at Mondorian SoHo from Oct. 3rd – 6th, so get your tickets while you still can! Alessia and Allegra talk about the Italian wine terroir, and why their wines hold deep nostalgic meanings for them. Later, Amanda from Other Music joins Greg in the studio to talk about the Brooklyn Flea Record Fair on Saturday, Oct. 6th. Hear about the labels, the DJs, and the food that’s going to be available at this special event at the Smorgasburg location. Beacon plays live in studio; tune in to hear Beacon talk with Greg and Amanda about working with record labels, and dads learning to cook. This episode has been brought to you by Tekserve.

“Antinori represents our family because there’s a lot of tradition, and 600 years of history in our family. Also it represents innovation, because we made a lot novel wine in the 1970s.” 10:00 — The Antinori Sisters on Snacky Tunes

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Episode 130: Josh Greenfield of The Brothers Green Sep 24, 2012

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Welcome to an abbreviated episode of Snacky Tunes! Greg Bresnitz is flying solo today, and he’s joined in the studio by Josh Greenfield of The Brothers Green. Josh is best known for his cooking show on Youtube’s Hungry channel, but is also a musician. Tune in to hear how Josh learned how to cook, and how he came to cook for dinner parties and friends across New York City. Hear why Josh thinks that Youtube is a good format for The Brothers Green, and why he hopes to inspire people to cook more in their own kitchens. Later, Greg and Josh talk Philadelphia – cheesesteak spots, the Flyers, and Josh’s ultimate Philadelphia meal, the Philly Philly Philly. This episode has been brought to you by Tekserve.

“If you make things at home and you know what’s going into you food… it’s going to improve your overall lifestyle.” — Josh Greenfield on Snacky Tunes

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Episode 127: Carl McCoy of Gwynnett St. & Erika Spring Aug 13, 2012

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On this week’s episode of Snacky Tunes, Greg and Darin Bresnitz are joined in the studio by Carl McCoy, the owner and operator of Gwynnett St. – a real “New York” restaurant on Graham Avenue in Williamsburg. Tune in to hear about Carl’s culinary influences. From barbecue to fine Italian cuisine, Carl has seen all different facets of the food world. Tune in to hear about the seasonal menu at Gwynnett St., and hear about how Carl found his team of chefs for the restaurant. Later, Erika Spring plays live in the studio. Tune in to hear Erika talk about her band Au Revoir Simone, and how they have managed to work without a record label. Erika also talks about her collaboration process, and her past life as a vegetarian. This episode has been brought to you by Hearst Ranch.

“One of the biggest things about fine dining is that it should never be taken too seriously. It’s still food, and it’s still ingredients. It needs to be relaxed and serious at the same time.” — Carl McCoy on Snacky Tunes

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Episode 126: Max Sussman and Franco Falsini Aug 06, 2012

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On this week’s episode of Snacky Tunes, Greg and Darin Bresnitz are joined by Max Sussman. Max is the chef de cuisine at Roberta’s, one half of the Sussman Brothers, and co-author of the new cookbook, This is a Cookbook: Recipes for Real Life. Max recounts how he got his start in food by working as a chef at a Jewish summer camp in Michigan. Hear about Max’s time at eve in Ann Arbor, and how he convinced his brother, Eli, to move to New York City and get involved in the food world. Tune in to hear about the process behind making the cookbook, and how it can serve as a reference for home cooks of all skill levels. Later, Matt from RVNG comes by to talk about an upcoming release of Franco Falsini recordings. Hear about Franco’s free spirit, as well as the extent of his recording career. This episode has been brought to you by Tekserve.

“When you just let the idea happen and you don’t try and force it to become one thing, something else cool can happen.” — Max Sussman on Snacky Tunes

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Episode 125: Ben Hudson of Brooklyn Brewery and Zambri Jul 30, 2012

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Welcome to a (craft) beer-soaked episode of Snacky Tunes! On this week’s installment, Greg and Darin Bresnitz are joined in the studio by Ben Hudson, Marketing Director for Brooklyn Brewery. Hear Ben recount the early days of Brooklyn Brewery’s establishment in Williamsburg, Sweden’s affinity for Brooklyn’s brand of craft beer, and the brewery’s recent expansion. The studio tastes the most recent Brewmaster’s Reserve, a Belgian witbier featuring lime and coriander. Later, the sisters of Zambri are in the studio playing live. Tune in to learn about the many incarnations of the band, their musical training, and how their Italian heritage developed their palate. This episode has been brought to you by The Heritage Meat Shop.

“The best part about working in beer is that if you do it right, you have the chance to meet a lot of cool people.” — Ben Hudson on Snacky Tunes

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Episode 124: Jessica Luzzi of King & Grove and Ex Cops Jul 23, 2012

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On this week’s episode of Snacky Tunes, Darin Bresnitz is without Greg, but talking summer, food, and music with Jessica Luzzi, events coordinator at King & Grove Williamsburg. The King & Grove is a hotel that got its start up in Montauk, but has recently opened a new location on North 12th Street! Darin and Jessica talk about the light food offered at the hotel. After eating (wait thirty minutes, of course) take a dip in King & Grove’s saltwater pool! Hear about King & Grove’s cocktail program, as well as the excellent summer playlist that you can hear poolside all season long. Hear about some of the hotel’s upcoming events, as well as the emerging hotel culture in New York City. Later, Darin’s talking with Brooklyn’s own Ex Cops. Hear about the proper way to eat on tour, as well as some of the band’s recent gigs. As always, tune in for live performances! This program has been brought to you by Heritage Foods USA.

“We really wanted it to be something that the community really took to. Just a place to spend time with family and friends, and really be a part of it.” — Jessica Luzzi on Snacky Tunes

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Episode 122: Gourmet Sorbet Jul 09, 2012

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Welcome to another episode of Snacky Tunes, hosted by Finger on the Pulse. This week, Darin and Greg Bresnitz are joined in the studio by Nicole Cardone and Deb Gorman of Gourmet Sorbet. Gourmet Sorbet sells delicious, refreshing, and nutty sorbet on weekends at the Dekalb Market. Hear about how Nicole left the Wall Street life to make delicious icy treats, and how Deb went from working at NYC restaurants like Animal to creating amazing sorbet recipes. Froyo has come and gone, and ice cream can be, well…too creamy; check out some of Gourmet Sorbets awesome flavors like pistachio and strawberry chocolate. Hear why a simple lemon sorbet can be daunting to make, and listen in as Darin and Greg taste some sorbet on air! This episode has been brought to you by Tekserve.

“I walked in at the right time and the right place. My resume was all advertising- I hadn’t worked in the culinary world. So they took me on as a free intern, and three weeks later they hired me as a line cook.” — Deb Gorman on her start in the restaurant world, Snacky Tunes

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Episode 120: Michael H. Endelman of Food & Wine Magazine Jun 25, 2012

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On this week’s episode of Snacky Tunes, Greg and Darin Bresnitz are talking with Food & Wine Magazine Features Editor Michael H. Endelman. Michael got his start in journalism working for music publications such as Spin and The Rolling Stone. Tune in to hear about the good and bad of food and music interviews, the difference between food blogs and magazines, and the transition to food writing from music journalism. Hear discussions about what makes quality journalism, and more importantly, how food and recipe writing translates to actual taste. Hear some cuts from the upcoming live compilation Snacky Tunes Live Vol. 2! This episode has been brought to you by S. Wallace Edwards & Sons.

“We think a lot about trying to make this experience of reading a magazine really different that what people are experiencing on their iPhone or their computer at work.”

“We’re trying to find people who are pushing forward in the world of food. We’re always striving to give our readers something new that’s a trend, or that’s going to be the next big thing.”

“The skills you learn as a journalist should be transportable no matter what you do.” — Michael H. Endelman on Snacky Tunes

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