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Show 615, February 8, 2025: Smorgasburg L.A. with Organizer Zach Brooks

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Zach Brooks

“Smorgasburg operates the largest open air food markets in the country, with locations in New York, Los Angeles, Jersey City, Sao Paulo, and most recently Miami.”

“Smorgasburg L.A. provides a platform for nearly 100 small businesses curated since its inception by Zach Brooks from the next wave of SoCal’s food, beverage and shopping scene. With a family friendly beer garden and more it is the perfect place to spend a day with friends, family, or colleagues. It’s open Sundays (rain or shine) from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. with ample parking (first 2-hours are free) in structure adjacent to Row DTLA. Admission is free.”

Smorgasburg L.A. has also served as an incubator for embryonic food businesses who have become wildly popular there on Sundays and then have graduated to successful brick and mortar locations. Think Smoke Queen Barbecue in Garden Grove as just one notable ‘Graduate.”

Mr. Smorgasburg L.A. himself, Zach Brooks, joins us with the salivating overview.

Show 245, October 21, 2017: Chef Bruce Kalman, Union and Knead & Co Continues…

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Bruce Kalman on Union PasadenaChef Bruce Kalman of Union and Knead & Co. pasta bar + market will compete on Season 15 of Bravo’s “Top Chef” which launches on Thursday evening, December 7th.

The Emmy and James Beard Award-winning series will follow 15 diverse chefs from across the country as they battle it out for the coveted title amid the breathtaking landscapes and thriving culinary scenes in Denver, Boulder, Telluride and Aspen. Host Padma Lakshmi, head judge Tom Colicchio return to the judges table alongside Gail Simmons and Graham Elliot.

For a sneak peek, visit the Bravo’s Top Chef site.

Born and raised in northern New Jersey, Bruce Kalman has spent almost his entire life working in kitchens. His culinary career began at a local pizzeria owned by a family friend, where he fell in love with fresh ingredients and the beat of the kitchen. He attended a small hands-on culinary program at Hudson County Community College in Jersey City, NJ, where he began to hone his skills and perfect his simple approach to great food.

Bruce has since traveled the United States, working in New York City with David Burke at Park Ave Cafe, and in Chicago with Paul Bartalotta at Spiaggia. His executive chef stints span the nation from Chicago (Okno, Green Dolphin Street and Coco Pazzo) to Santa Fe, NM (Il Piatto) and Phoenix, AZ (Chelsea’s Kitchen).