Show 39, August 24, 2013: Chef Michael Cimarusti of Providence and Connie & Ted’s continues…

Michael Cimarusti of Providence and Connie and TedsChef Michael picked-up his lobster tutorial and then took us through the preparation of a hot lobster roll. It’s deservedly one of the most popular menu items at Connie & Ted’s.

All the breads and buns used at Connie & Ted’s are prepared in-house by the pastry department. This even includes the oyster crackers used in the clam chowders. Michael observed that they make everything in-house except the ketchup.

Chef Cimarusti previewed the “Field to Fork” event he is co-hosting on August 31st at Paramount Studios as part of the Los Angeles Times’ Taste.

Show 23, March 30, 2013: Executive Chef Brad Lyons and Erika DiProfio of Slater’s 50/50

Chef Brad Lyons of Slaters 50/50Slater’s 50/50 is known for their over-the-top signature burger which is half beef and half bacon. Founder Scott Slater created it as a challenge for a menu item for San Diego Chargers’ tailgating. It became so popular that Scott teamed up with his college buddy, Chef Brad Lyons, to open the original Slater’s 50/50 in Anaheim Hills. Besides the original there are now busy Slater’s locations in Huntington Beach, San Diego, Pasadena, and the most recent in Lake Forest.

On Saturday, April 6th Slater’s 50/50 is hosting The Backyard Beerfest at the new Lake Forest restaurant from 2 to 6:00 p.m. On the menu are craft beers from 15 local breweries and a sampling of Slater’s 50/50’s most popular menu items. It’s a benefit for the Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation.