Show 632, June 21, 2025: Trevor Baird, Owner / Operator of Trevor’s At The Tracks, San Juan Capistrano

Trevor Baird of Trevors at the Tracks

“Located in a historic train depot in San Juan Capistrano, Trevor’s at the Tracks (Trevor Baird) lives by the motto “Locally Acquired | Globally inspired.” They offer a rotating seasonal menu, plus Chef’s specials that rotate every couple of weeks. They’re open 7 days a week with live music nightly (and all day on the weekends). Never repeating a musician throughout the month, Trevor’s at the Tracks hires over 50 local musicians monthly to play on the patio.”

“With their commitment to sustainability and community, Trevor’s at the Tracks is redefining what it means to eat responsibly—without sacrificing flavor or experience. Trevor’s at the Tracks offers one menu from open to close with operating hours of 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays.”

“True to its motto, Locally Acquired | Globally Inspired, Trevor’s at the Tracks is now growing a vibrant assortment of high-yield produce, including lettuce, carrots, radishes, cabbage and herbs. Every ingredient grown at the farm is purposefully incorporated into the restaurant’s globally inspired dishes, adding freshness and depth of flavor while keeping the supply chain tight and local.”

“This farm represents a natural evolution of our mission,” says Trevor Baird, “We’re not only reducing our carbon footprint by sourcing produce mere minutes from our kitchen—we’re closing the loop and providing our customers with the best possible tasting food there is.”

“In addition to sourcing farm-fresh produce, Trevor’s is fully committed to zero-waste practices. Vegetable scraps and organic waste from the restaurant are returned to the farm in the form of nutrient-rich compost, helping cultivate the next crop and promoting healthy soil. “We believe that being a great restaurant today means more than great food,” adds Trevor “It means accountability—to the environment, to our community, and to the future.””

“Trevor’s at the Tracks has had an on-going green initiative since opening in February 2017. Trevor’s at the Tracks has had an on-going green initiative since opening in February 2017. At the heart of the restaurant has always been to limit the carbon footprint and, in turn, they have given their guests a taste of what sustainable, local dining can be.”

Restaurateur, Chef and Farmer Trevor Baird is our guest.

Show 278, June 23, 2018: Executive Chef Zach Geerson, Journeyman’s Food + Drink, The Hotel Fullerton, Fullerton

Zachary GeersonJourneyman’s Food & Drink (right off the 91 Freeway in Fullerton) is the most recent passion project of executive chef Zachary Geerson. It’s a real gem of a discovery and a true dining experience.

The cuisine which can only be explained as Post-modern and globally-inspired, draws from Chef Zach and his team’s diverse cultural background and training. Chef Zach, being of Sicilian descent, uses that and his love for Italian cuisine, as a jumping off point for some dishes and inspiration from his wife, Olivia, who is Thai and Laotian.

“Welcome to Journeyman’s my friend. What you are about to experience, or have experienced, is a culmination of my team and I’s

hard work. We’ve been open for a few months now and we are really proud of what we have accomplished thus far.”

“If you don’t already know, we offer our dining menu in a 4-course, prix-fixe format with four options in each course. This hopefully makes you feel more at ease and makes it feel a little like an a la care menu. These are the best dishes we have to offer you. Please, kick back and relax and let our wonderful team guide you through this experience. I am glad you have given us the opportunity to take care of you and your friends, family, or both.”

From Zach Geerson.
A fun way to preview the Journeyman’s experience is to enjoy a craft libation and some Bar Snacks at Journeyman’s welcoming Bar. No reservations needed so you arrive at your leisure. Think elevated Avocado Toast with smoked salmon roe, mozzarella di bufala, thyme, and burnt onion.

As Chef Zach says, “It’s not the destination…It’s the Journey.”

Dinner nightly Tuesday through Saturday. Reservations strongly suggested for the Dining Room.

We’ll meet the energized Chef Zach.