The Fork Report w Neil Saavedra

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The 98th Oscars Are Here! Mar 15, 2026

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The Fork Report Hour 1 (03/14) - Technique of the Week features KFI's entertainment reporter Heather Brooker, who joins The Fork Reporter to talk about the Oscars! They share who they think will win the prestigious Oscar trophy. Plus, what are some good Oscar-food picks?

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Christy Vega from Casa Vega Mar 15, 2026

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The Fork Report Hour 2 (03/14) - Christy Vega from Casa Vega joins the show. Casa Vega, the Ventura Boulevard institution that has shaped the cultural fabric of Los Angeles since 1956, has unveiled The Ray Vega Patio — a new, 3,000-square-foot expansion honoring founder Rafael “Ray” Vega, Jr., and commemorating 90 years of Vega family restaurateurs in Los Angeles.

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The Serving Spoon Returns! Mar 15, 2026

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The Fork Report Hour 3 (03/14) - Jessica Bane and Justin Johnson from The Serving Spoon return to The Fork Report! The Serving Spoon is a well-loved soul-food restaurant in Inglewood, Los Angeles, known for its warm, family atmosphere and hearty Southern comfort dishes. With a cozy, diner-style setting and a menu. In 2020, during financial hardship, the restaurant rallied local support — including a donation from the LA Rams — to stay open, underscoring how much it means to residents. The James Beard Foundation Awards named Los Angeles’s longstanding Inglewood restaurant, the Serving Spoon, as one of the recipients for its 2026 America’s Classics award.

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Reheating Leftovers and Brad Pose with Epic BBQ Sandwiches Mar 07, 2026

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The Fork Report Hour 1 [Best Of] (03/07) - An encore on Technique of the Week featuring reheating leftovers. Also, Brad Pose with Epic BBQ Sandwiches. Brad Prose is a longtime professional recipe developer, food writer, and culinary photographer. In his latest cookbook (coming out in March), Epic BBQ Sandwiches, Brad shares his love of barbecue through over-the-top sandwiches packed with smoke, sauce, and serious flavor. Epic BBQ Sandwiches is available now for preorder. Take a listen to what you can expect!

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Chef Rene Johnson Mar 07, 2026

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The Fork Report Hour 2 [Best Of] (03/07) - An encore with Chef Rene Johnson. From Teen Mom to Celebrity Soul Food Maven: The Chef Rene Johnson Story Angela Rene Johnson, known professionally as Chef Rene Johnson, is leading the healthy soul food movement. What began as Johnson in her kitchen recreating her grandmother’s scratch-made soul food recipes, has grown to a team of chefs working under Johnson to create healthier plant-based versions of classic soul food favorites and catering A-list events.

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New York to Texas and more! Mar 07, 2026

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The Fork Report Hour 3 [Best Of] (03/07) - An encore of best pesto and outdated kitchen. Plus, loading a dishwasher, hotdog buns and New York strip becomes Texas strip.

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A Clean Kitchen Is a Happy Kitchen Mar 01, 2026

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The Fork Report Hour 1 (02/28) - Neil is under the weather this week, but that's no excuse to not keep your kitchen clean! Technique of the Week features tips on maintaining a non-toxic kitchen! Plus, additional tips on taking care of kitchen tools.

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The Healthy Soul Food Movement Mar 01, 2026

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The Fork Report Hour 2 (02/28) - Chef Rene Johnson of Blackberry Soul joins the show. From Teen Mom to Celebrity Soul Food Maven: The Chef Rene Johnson Story Angela Rene Johnson, known professionally as Chef Rene Johnson, is leading the healthy soul food movement. What began as Johnson in her kitchen recreating her grandmother’s scratch-made soul food recipes, has grown to a team of chefs working under Johnson to create healthier plant-based versions of classic soul food favorites and catering A-list events.

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OC Restaurant Week! Mar 01, 2026

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The Fork Report Hour 3 (02/28) - It is OC Restaurant Week! Pam Waitt joins the show to talk about how people can participate. Plus, McDonald's big arch burger is arriving in Southern California restaurants.

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Good Eats at Morongo! Feb 22, 2026

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The Fork Report Hour 1 (02/21) - The Fork Reporter is live at Morongo Casino Resort, in Cabazon, CA this week and begins the show talking about the good eats Morongo has to offer. Executive Chef Damien Stanley and Chef Jerome Oreggo join the show.

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