Podcasts
Segment One: Show Preview with Executive Producer & Co-Host Andy Harris
Segments Two and Three: Living Roots Wine & Co., Keuka Lake, Hammondsport, Finger Lakes, NY with Proprietress Colleen Hardy
Segment Four: Love & Salt, Manhattan Beach, with Executive Chef Chris Feldmeier
Segments Six and Seven: Tastemakers of Orange County Benefit Supporting The Orange County Asian and Pacific Islander Community Alliance (OCAPICA)
Segment Eight: Chef Andrew Gruel, Co-Host, with “Ask the Chef”
Andy Harris, Executive Producer and Co-host previews the show.
Living Roots Wine & Co. is a winery in both the Finger Lakes Region of New York (Hammondsport, Keuka Lake, Steuben County) and the Adelaide Hills region of South Australia. “Sixth generation winemaker and Adelaide native Sebastian and Rochester native Colleen Hardy make wines with regional and varietal expression, minimal inputs, and maximum quality.” A handsome new Tasting Room debuted one year ago with an incredible view of Keuka Lake and is located on the family’s Shale Creek Vineyard with an urban Tasting Room in Rochester. Proprietress Colleen Hardy joins us to uncork all that is Living Roots Wine & Co.
“Love & Salt in Manhattan Beach is a story that begins with Cafe Pierre, a restaurant birthed by Guy Gabriele in 1977 to bring a taste of France to Los Angeles’ South Bay. While Cafe Pierre was a beloved part of the community for nearly 37 years, in 2014, Guy and his daughter Sylvie Gabriele, now the owner of Love & Salt, closed the restaurant to bring new life to the iconic space. Executive Chef Chris Feldmeier (ex- Bar Moruno) has just returned to Love & Salt to oversee the revitalized menu.” It’s full circle as he was previously cooking there in 2018. Chef Chris is one of the noteworthy chefs (25 different high profile chefs for each night) for the upcoming Manhattan Beach Food & Wine Festival in Manhattan Village set for the evenings of Friday, October 11th and Saturday, October 12th. We reel in Chef Chris from his busy kitchens to join us.
“Mr.T in Hollywood serves contemporary French cuisine inspired by upscale street food dishes featuring fresh ingredients and masterful preparation by their head Chef Alisa Vannah (ex-Republique.) Indulge in unique flavors using local ingredients to create an authentic dining experience. Mr.T creates a variety of handcrafted cocktails and provides a uniquely selected wine list offering a tasteful array of wines from some of the most celebrated producers in the world. Recognizing the demand for daytime service, owner Guillaume Guedj brought renowned Parisian Pastry Chef François Daubinet (ex-Fauchon) to Mr. T to create a recently launched distinctive café and bakery experience. With a thoughtfully curated lunch, café, and bakery menu, Mr. T has quickly become the go-to destination from morning to nighttime.” Closed on Sunday and Monday. Proprietor Guillaume Guedj joins us.
“The Orange County Asian and Pacific Islander Community Alliance (OCAPICA) brings back its always anticipated Tastemakers of Orange County fundraising event on Thursday, October 10 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Julianne and George Argyros Plaza at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa. More than two dozen local chefs will celebrate the Asian and Pacific Islander community and culture by providing guests the opportunity to indulge in one-of-a-kind Asian and Pacific Island-inspired tapas dishes in an all-you-can-eat setting. Proceeds from tickets sold for this event go to support OCAPICA’s numerous programs and services in mental health and health, youth development, housing assistance, policy education and combating anti-Asian racism.” More than two dozen area celebrity chefs will be participating ranging from Executive Chef Rich Mead of Farmhouse at Rogers Garden to Chef/Restauranteur Amar Santana of Vaca. OCAPICA’s Executive Director, Sora Park Tanjasiri, and participating chef & baker Tarit Tanjasiri of Crema Cafe and Crema Artisan Bakers join us with all the enticing details.
Our own Chef Andrew Gruel, the menu-maker behind the full-service Calico Fish House (in the Sunset Beach area of Huntington Beach) provides another timely and informative “Ask the Chef” segment where he responds to listeners’ thoughtful inquiries. First, finishing the discussion of the cost of health care from last week. From there New York state is proposing the elimination of coal fired and wood fired pizza ovens. Are these really a major contributor to air pollution? Pizzaiolo and Chef Andrew hand-stretches the dough on this one.
All of this and heaping helpings of extra deliciousness on this week’s not-to-miss show!
“Living Roots Wine & Co. is a winery in both the Finger Lakes Region of New York (Hammondsport, Keuka Lake, Steuben County) and the Adelaide Hills region of South Australia. Sixth generation winemaker and Adelaide native Sebastian and Rochester native Colleen Hardy make wines with regional and varietal expression, minimal inputs, and maximum quality.”
A stylish new Tasting Room debuted one year ago with an incredible view of Keuka Lake and is located on the family’s Shale Creek Vineyard with an urban Tasting Room in Rochester.
“Some wines are made year-to-year while others are one-offs. Each vintage is an opportunity to explore new vineyards and varieties, and to highlight the terroir and natural strengths of these diverse regions.”
“The new Winery and Tasting Room in Hammondsport is located on the family’s Shale Creek Vineyard and features a large tasting bar, retail area, spacious indoor and outdoor seating, indoor fireplace and outdoor fire pits. The site is run on geothermal energy, solar panels and also offers EV chargers.”
“The estate wines include Riesling, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and Cabernet Franc. Vinifera and hybrid varieties are sourced from other growers around the region. Their most popular wines from Australia are McLaren Valley Grenache, Adelaide Hills Shiraz and Red Blend.”
“Living Roots also offers a range of lower alcohol “Sessions” wines (7 to 10 % ABV), made with natural techniques and spanning from Session Sparkling White to Session Red.”
Proprietress Colleen Hardy joins us to uncork all that is Living Roots Wine & Co.
“Love & Salt in Manhattan Beach is a story that begins with Cafe Pierre, a restaurant birthed by Guy Gabriele in 1977 to bring a taste of France to Los Angeles’ South Bay. While Cafe Pierre was a beloved part of the community for nearly 37 years, in 2014, Guy and his daughter Sylvie Gabriele, now the owner of Love & Salt, closed the restaurant to bring new life to the iconic space.”
“Love & Salt is a philosophy: that food needs only two ingredients to be great. It’s a sensibility that informs the feeling in the restaurant and the dishes on the menu — Italian-inspired with Southern California soul. An approachable wine list and classic cocktail program similarly reflect the vibrant SoCal setting of the restaurant, located just steps from the Manhattan Beach pier.”
Executive Chef Chris Feldmeier (ex-Bar Moruno) has just returned to Love & Salt to oversee the menu. He was previously cooking there in 2018. Chef Chris is one of the noteworthy chefs (25 high profile chefs for each night) for the upcoming Manhattan Beach Food & Wine Festival in Manhattan Village set for the evenings of Friday, October 11th and Saturday, October 12th. We reel in Chef Chris from his busy kitchens to join us.
“Mr.T in Hollywood serves contemporary French cuisine inspired by upscale street food dishes featuring fresh ingredients and masterful preparation by their head Chef Alisa Vannah (ex-Republique.) Indulge in unique flavors using local ingredients to create an authentic dining experience. Mr.T creates a variety of handcrafted cocktails and provides a uniquely selected wine list offering a tasteful array of wines from some of the most celebrated producers in the world.”
“Recognizing the demand for daytime service, owner Guillaume Guedj brought renowned Parisian Pastry Chef François Daubinet (ex-Fauchon) to Mr. T to create a recently launched distinctive café and bakery experience. With a thoughtfully curated lunch, café, and bakery menu, Mr. T has quickly become the go-to destination from morning to nighttime.” Closed on Sunday and Monday.
Chef Francois’ signature, indulgent dessert is “The Gold Digger.” It’s a hazelnut tart with milk hazelnut ganache and gold dust. Also ask about the Crooklyn. It’s part decadent cookie and equal parts rich, buttery croissant.
Proprietor Guillaume Guedj is our guest.
“The Orange County Asian and Pacific Islander Community Alliance (OCAPICA) brings back its always anticipated Tastemakers of Orange County fundraising event on Thursday, October 10 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Julianne and George Argyros Plaza at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa. More than two dozen local chefs will celebrate the Asian and Pacific Islander community and culture by providing guests the opportunity to indulge in one-of-a-kind Asian and Pacific Island-inspired tapas dishes in an all-you-can-enjoy setting. Proceeds from tickets sold for this event go to support OCAPICA’s numerous programs and services in mental health and health, youth development, housing assistance, policy education and combating anti-Asian racism.”
More than two dozen area celebrity chefs will be participating ranging from Executive Chef Rich Mead of Farmhouse at Rogers Garden to Chef / Restaurateur Amar Santana of Vaca.
“In addition to the food tastings, guests will have the opportunity to enjoy beverages by Brewery X and BondleWines. This fundraiser will feature groovy tunes from a live DJ, a silent auction with luxury experiences and unique items, and an exciting opportunity drawing. Tickets are available to the public for $250 for VIP, which allows early entry at 6 p.m.; and $195 for General Admission from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.”
OCAPICA’s Executive Director, Sora Park Tanjasiri, and participating chef Tarit Tanjasiri of Crema Cafe and Crema Artisan Bakers join us with all the enticing details.
Our own Chef Andrew Gruel, the menu-maker behind the full-service Calico Fish House (in the Sunset Beach area of Huntington Beach) provides another timely and informative “Ask the Chef” segment where he responds to listeners’ thoughtful inquiries.
First, finishing the discussion of the cost of health care as it relates to the growing Federal deficit from last week. From there New York State is proposing the elimination of coal fired and wood fired pizza ovens. Are these really a major contributor to air pollution? Pizzaiolo and Chef Andrew hand-stretches the dough on this one.
Podcasts
Segment One: Show Preview with Executive Producer & Co-Host Andy Harris
Segments Two and Three: Living Roots Wine & Co., Keuka Lake, Hammondsport, Finger Lakes, NY with Proprietress Colleen Hardy
Segment Four: Love & Salt, Manhattan Beach, with Executive Chef Chris Feldmeier
Segments Six and Seven: Tastemakers of Orange County Benefit Supporting The Orange County Asian and Pacific Islander Community Alliance (OCAPICA)
Segment Eight: Chef Andrew Gruel, Co-Host, with “Ask the Chef”
