Show 303, December 22, 2018: Wing Lam, Co-founder, Wahoo’s Fish Taco, 30th Anniversary

Wing and Levi Lam at the KLAA StudiosFounded by Chinese-Brazilian brothers Wing Lam, Ed Lee and Mingo Lee, Wahoo’s Fish Taco, a community mainstay and global pop culture phenomenon, has been serving up its eclectic Mexican-Brazilian-Asian menu since 1988. It’s their 30th Anniversary this year. It’s an incredible Orange County entrepreneurial success story that started with their Father’s well-located Chinese restaurant on a corner location on Balboa Island.

“It was 1988 when we, the Lee brothers, came together to open the first Wahoo’s Tacos in Costa Mesa, California, where the surf and skate industry had gathered.”

“We wanted to create a menu that was a reflection of our unique heritage. From China to Brazil, to Baja with hints of Greece, our bold, fresh flavors come from our memories of growing up in Brazil, surfing in Baja and working in our family’s Chinese restaurant.”

“Our food is true to this experience, worldly and uncommonly delicious. We’ll always offer you the best of where we’ve been to fuel your adventures.”

“At Wahoo’s, we encourage you to nourish yourself with food and experiences that make you feel more alive. So, ride those waves, care for your community, love what you eat every day, and be authentically you. Our family is here to feed yours.”

Ed, Mingo, and Wing

Riding the cresting wave and joining us in-studio is Co-founder, Wing Lam.

Show 185, August 20, 2016: Francisco Carvalho, Pampas Grill Churrascaria, Original Farmers Market and Culver City

Francisco Carvalho of Pampas GrillIf you think churrascaria fare (Brazilian BBQ) is all there is to the food of Brazil kindly think again. With the Rio Olympics in their last week it’s time for a broader education on Brazilian fare. Joining us is the founder of Pampas Grill (Original Farmers Market and Culver City,) Francisco Carvalho. He launched Pampas Grill at the Original Farmers Market in 2001.

Think refreshing caipirinhas, hearty Feijoada, Farofa, and warm cheese bread rolls besides the familiar Picanha cut from the grill…

Francisco graciously shares his own recipe for his favorite Caipirinha, the preferred libation of Brazil. Just remember the base spirit, Cachaca, is more potent than you think…