September 15: Ivan Calderon of Taco Rosa and Journalist Rich Manning

Podcasts

Segment One: Show Preview with Co-Host Andy Harris
Segment Two: Chef Ivan Calderon, Taco Rosa, 6th Annual Battle of the Tequileros
Segment Three: Food, Travel, Drink and Lifestyle Journalist Rich Manning Part One
Segment Four: Food, Travel, Drink and Lifestyle Journalist Rich Manning Part Two

Program Note for next Saturday, September 22nd:
We’re stepping aside for Fighting Irish Football in our regular a.m. time slot. Please catch us instead a bit later in the day from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Don’t miss us…

Now a decadent preview of this Saturday afternoon’s engaging show at the special time of 4 to 5:00 p.m. Yes, we’re going to stuff 2-hours of mouthwatering content into a single hour. It’s not, with profuse apologies, for dieters. If we’re successful we will always leave you incredibly hungry and thirsty. In our case, upon careful reflection, that’s probably a pretty good thing…

Taco Rosa, Chef Ivan Calderon’s upscale Mexican restaurant in Newport Beach, will host its 6th Annual “Battle of the Tequileros” on Sunday, September 23rd from 4-8 p.m. Bringing together 26+ different tequila and mezcal brands, the celebratory event will benefit Operation of Hope Worldwide, a local non-profit providing free, life-changing surgeries and health care for children and adults in under-served areas of the world. Chef Ivan pulls the cork on all the details for us.

Journalist Rich Manning has been writing about the art and business of food, drink, travel and lifestyle pursuits since 2004. While his profession has enabled him to humbly enjoy some remarkably exquisite epicurean adventures, he will always find great joy in the simple pleasures that a perfectly cooked hamburger and a dark, creamy stout routinely bring. He is well represented in the new Fall issue of Saute’ magazine as well as on their blog. We’ll chat about what’s new on the food & libation menu with Rich.

All of this and heaping helpings of extra deliciousness on this week’s not-to-miss show!

Ivan CalderonTaco Rosa, Chef Ivan Calderon’s upscale Mexican restaurant in Newport Beach, will host its 6th Annual “Battle of the Tequileros” on Sunday, September 23rd from 4-8 p.m. Bringing together 26+ different tequila and mezcal brands, the celebratory event will benefit Operation of Hope Worldwide, a local non-profit providing free, life-changing surgeries and health care for children and adults in under-served areas of the world, while creating a self-sustaining program of hope through education.

As the most diverse tequila tasting in Southern California, the event gives guests an unparalleled opportunity to experience the unique nuances between a variety of tequilas and mezcals. Guests can also enjoy tray-passed tapas-style bites from the Taco Rosa kitchen, exciting giveaways, and a silent auction. A panel of esteemed judges will determine winners in three categories: Best Añejo and Best Reposado; while guests will have the opportunity to cast votes for Best Margarita and Best Booth Presentation.

“Over the past six years, we have seen tremendous growth with Battle of the Tequileros and this year, we are proud to partner with Operation of Hope Worldwide an organization whose global reach has impacted, and even saved the lives of thousands of people throughout the developing world,” comments Chef Ivan Calderon of Taco Rosa.

Tickets for the 21-and-over event are priced at $75 and offer guests all-inclusive access to tequila and mezcal cocktails and samples. Tickets can be purchased by calling 949.720.0980 or online here.

Chef Ivan pulls the cork on all the details for us.

Rich ManningJournalist Rich Manning has been writing about the art and business of food, drink, travel and lifestyle pursuits since 2004. While his profession has enabled him to humbly enjoy some remarkably exquisite epicurean adventures, he will always find great joy in the simple pleasures that a perfectly cooked hamburger and a dark, creamy stout routinely bring. He is well represented in the new Fall issue of Saute’ magazine as well as on their blog. Rich is also the Orange County Editor for Gayot – The Guide to the Good Life.

In the new Fall issue of Saute’ Rich Manning is represented with the celebrity chef interview (Gadgets), “101 Asian Dishes You Need to Cook Before You Die With Jet Tila – Celebrity Chef Jet Tila continues to go at full-speed.”

Rich joins us in-studio to chat about what’s new on his food & libation menu.

Wine country of note in Texas? You bet…For Saute’s blog Rich contributed an in-depth piece on his recent wine wanderings in Texas Hill Country, Texas Hill Country Features Texas-Sized Vintner Delights.

You’ll be pleasantly surprised at the quality of the wines he sampled. Are Texas Roses perhaps better than California’s ? We’ll let Rich explain…

Podcasts

Segment One: Show Preview with Co-Host Andy Harris
Segment Two: Chef Ivan Calderon, Taco Rosa, 6th Annual Battle of the Tequileros
Segment Three: Food, Travel, Drink and Lifestyle Journalist Rich Manning Part One
Segment Four: Food, Travel, Drink and Lifestyle Journalist Rich Manning Part Two

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