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[FOOD, TRAVEL, CHEFS] SPOON MOB | Episode 159 - Parts Now Known - Cuba
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On the debut episode of Parts Now Known season 6, Ray and Ben talk about Bourdain's trip to Cuba. They talk about tourism, the history of U.S. Cuba relations, whether they'd go there or not, and how Trump basically canceled this episode. Then for the second half of the podcast they talk about the current issues plaguing the coverage of the delta covid variant and college football realignment before checking off the episode categories and updating their episode rankings. For all things Spoon Mob, visit spoonmob.com and make sure to follow us on Instagram (@spoonmob), Twitter (@spoonmob1), and Facebook (@spoonmob1).
[FOOD, TRAVEL, CHEFS] SPOON MOB | Episode 159 - Parts Now Known - Cuba
NSFW
Spotify // Apple Podcasts // Stitcher // Amazon Music // Listen Notes // Google Podcasts // iHeartRadio // Instagram // Website
On the debut episode of Parts Now Known season 6, Ray and Ben talk about Bourdain's trip to Cuba. They talk about tourism, the history of U.S. Cuba relations, whether they'd go there or not, and how Trump basically canceled this episode. Then for the second half of the podcast they talk about the current issues plaguing the coverage of the delta covid variant and college football realignment before checking off the episode categories and updating their episode rankings. For all things Spoon Mob, visit spoonmob.com and make sure to follow us on Instagram (@spoonmob), Twitter (@spoonmob1), and Facebook (@spoonmob1).
[FOOD, TRAVEL, CHEFS] SPOON MOB | Episode 158 - Chefs & Guests - Sous Chef Daniel Kamel of Veritas
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On this week's episode of Spoon Mob's Chefs & Guests podcast series, Veritas sous chef Daniel Kamel joins the podcast to chat about his Romanian heritage, cheesesteaks, helping his mom shuck oysters and clams, getting his first real job at a sub shop, going to culinary school at Bradford, his time at McCormick and Schmick's, working for chef Alana Shock, jumping to Hubbard Grille, his stint at M at Miranova, learning from chef Bill Glover at Gallerie Bar & Bistro in the downtown Hilton hotel, Forno, being apart of the team at Wolf's Ridge Brewing when it was named best restaurant in Columbus, his brief stint at Rooh, finally getting a call back for Veritas, what its like working with chef Josh Dalton, who would win in a cookout between him and Dalton, why Veritas is so special, the current state of the food scene in Columbus, and more before answering the guest questions! For more on chef Daniel Kamel, visit spoonmob.com/danielkamel and follow him on Instagram @peanutbutter2paisley & @veritas614. Visit veritasrestaurant.com for menu details, reservations, and wine delivery. For all things Spoon Mob, visit spoonmob.com and make sure to follow us on Instagram (@spoonmob), Twitter (@spoonmob1), and Facebook (@spoonmob1). Audio Editing by @TrackEditPrint. Intro music by @kabbalisticvillage.
[FOOD, TRAVEL, CHEFS] SPOON MOB | Episode 158 - Chefs & Guests - Sous Chef Daniel Kamel of Veritas
NSFW (cursing)
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On this week's episode of Spoon Mob's Chefs & Guests podcast series, Veritas sous chef Daniel Kamel joins the podcast to chat about his Romanian heritage, cheesesteaks, helping his mom shuck oysters and clams, getting his first real job at a sub shop, going to culinary school at Bradford, his time at McCormick and Schmick's, working for chef Alana Shock, jumping to Hubbard Grille, his stint at M at Miranova, learning from chef Bill Glover at Gallerie Bar & Bistro in the downtown Hilton hotel, Forno, being apart of the team at Wolf's Ridge Brewing when it was named best restaurant in Columbus, his brief stint at Rooh, finally getting a call back for Veritas, what its like working with chef Josh Dalton, who would win in a cookout between him and Dalton, why Veritas is so special, the current state of the food scene in Columbus, and more before answering the guest questions! For more on chef Daniel Kamel, visit spoonmob.com/danielkamel and follow him on Instagram @peanutbutter2paisley & @veritas614. Visit veritasrestaurant.com for menu details, reservations, and wine delivery. For all things Spoon Mob, visit spoonmob.com and make sure to follow us on Instagram (@spoonmob), Twitter (@spoonmob1), and Facebook (@spoonmob1). Audio Editing by @TrackEditPrint. Intro music by @kabbalisticvillage.
[FOOD, TRAVEL, CHEFS] SPOON MOB | Episode 157 - Parts Now Known - Roadrunner
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To mark the halfway point in our Parts Unknown series rewatch, Ray and Ben talk about their recent trip to the movies to see the Roadrunner documentary. Together they recap the highs, the lows, the structure, the inaccuracies surrounding the last few Bourdain Instagram story's, leaving out Argento's own sexual assault allegations levied against her at the end, the ethics surrounding using AI to recreate three unread lines, memorable moments that stood out, suicide in general and more. For all things Spoon Mob, visit spoonmob.com and make sure to follow us on Instagram (@spoonmob), Twitter (@spoonmob1), and Facebook (@spoonmob1).
[FOOD, TRAVEL, CHEFS] SPOON MOB | Episode 157 - Parts Now Known - Roadrunner
NSFW
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To mark the halfway point in our Parts Unknown series rewatch, Ray and Ben talk about their recent trip to the movies to see the Roadrunner documentary. Together they recap the highs, the lows, the structure, the inaccuracies surrounding the last few Bourdain Instagram story's, leaving out Argento's own sexual assault allegations levied against her at the end, the ethics surrounding using AI to recreate three unread lines, memorable moments that stood out, suicide in general and more. For all things Spoon Mob, visit spoonmob.com and make sure to follow us on Instagram (@spoonmob), Twitter (@spoonmob1), and Facebook (@spoonmob1).
[FOOD, TRAVEL, CHEFS] SPOON MOB | Episode 156 - Chefs & Guests - Chef Matt Walton of The Guild House
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On this week's episode of Spoon Mob's Chefs & Guests podcast series, executive chef Matt Walton of The Guild House joins the podcast to chat about his family connection to restaurants, how he got his start, going to Ohio State University before enrolling at the Culinary Institute at Bradford, working at Marcella's and The Refectory at the same time, moving to Cameron's American Bistro, his sting with Pocket Produce, returning to be the sous chef at The Guild House, becoming an executive chef, how he develops event menus, his competitiveness, spending most of his career in the "corporate" environment with Cameron Mitchell Restaurants, the challenges of being in control of all the food at the Le Meridian hotel, and more before answering the guest questions. For more on chef Matt Walton, visit spoonmob.com/mattwalton and follow him on Instagram @matt.e.walton & @theguildhouse. Visit theguildhousecolumbus.com for menu details, reservations, and online ordering. For all things Spoon Mob, visit spoonmob.com and make sure to follow us on Instagram (@spoonmob), Twitter (@spoonmob1), and Facebook (@spoonmob1). Audio Editing by @TrackEditPrint. Intro music by @kabbalisticvillage.
[FOOD, TRAVEL, CHEFS] SPOON MOB | Episode 156 - Chefs & Guests - Chef Matt Walton of The Guild House
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On this week's episode of Spoon Mob's Chefs & Guests podcast series, executive chef Matt Walton of The Guild House joins the podcast to chat about his family connection to restaurants, how he got his start, going to Ohio State University before enrolling at the Culinary Institute at Bradford, working at Marcella's and The Refectory at the same time, moving to Cameron's American Bistro, his sting with Pocket Produce, returning to be the sous chef at The Guild House, becoming an executive chef, how he develops event menus, his competitiveness, spending most of his career in the "corporate" environment with Cameron Mitchell Restaurants, the challenges of being in control of all the food at the Le Meridian hotel, and more before answering the guest questions. For more on chef Matt Walton, visit spoonmob.com/mattwalton and follow him on Instagram @matt.e.walton & @theguildhouse. Visit theguildhousecolumbus.com for menu details, reservations, and online ordering. For all things Spoon Mob, visit spoonmob.com and make sure to follow us on Instagram (@spoonmob), Twitter (@spoonmob1), and Facebook (@spoonmob1). Audio Editing by @TrackEditPrint. Intro music by @kabbalisticvillage.
[FOOD, TRAVEL, CHEFS] SPOON MOB | Episode 156 - Chefs & Guests - Chef Matt Walton of The Guild House
SFW
Spotify // Apple Podcasts // Stitcher // Amazon Music // Listen Notes // Google Podcasts // iHeartRadio // Instagram // Website
On this week's episode of Spoon Mob's Chefs & Guests podcast series, executive chef Matt Walton of The Guild House joins the podcast to chat about his family connection to restaurants, how he got his start, going to Ohio State University before enrolling at the Culinary Institute at Bradford, working at Marcella's and The Refectory at the same time, moving to Cameron's American Bistro, his sting with Pocket Produce, returning to be the sous chef at The Guild House, becoming an executive chef, how he develops event menus, his competitiveness, spending most of his career in the "corporate" environment with Cameron Mitchell Restaurants, the challenges of being in control of all the food at the Le Meridian hotel, and more before answering the guest questions. For more on chef Matt Walton, visit spoonmob.com/mattwalton and follow him on Instagram @matt.e.walton & @theguildhouse. Visit theguildhousecolumbus.com for menu details, reservations, and online ordering. For all things Spoon Mob, visit spoonmob.com and make sure to follow us on Instagram (@spoonmob), Twitter (@spoonmob1), and Facebook (@spoonmob1). Audio Editing by @TrackEditPrint. Intro music by @kabbalisticvillage.
[FOOD, TRAVEL, CHEFS] SPOON MOB | Episode 156 - Chefs & Guests - Chef Matt Walton of The Guild House
SFW
Spotify // Apple Podcasts // Stitcher // Amazon Music // Listen Notes // Google Podcasts // iHeartRadio // Instagram // Website
On this week's episode of Spoon Mob's Chefs & Guests podcast series, executive chef Matt Walton of The Guild House joins the podcast to chat about his family connection to restaurants, how he got his start, going to Ohio State University before enrolling at the Culinary Institute at Bradford, working at Marcella's and The Refectory at the same time, moving to Cameron's American Bistro, his sting with Pocket Produce, returning to be the sous chef at The Guild House, becoming an executive chef, how he develops event menus, his competitiveness, spending most of his career in the "corporate" environment with Cameron Mitchell Restaurants, the challenges of being in control of all the food at the Le Meridian hotel, and more before answering the guest questions. For more on chef Matt Walton, visit spoonmob.com/mattwalton and follow him on Instagram @matt.e.walton & @theguildhouse. Visit theguildhousecolumbus.com for menu details, reservations, and online ordering. For all things Spoon Mob, visit spoonmob.com and make sure to follow us on Instagram (@spoonmob), Twitter (@spoonmob1), and Facebook (@spoonmob1). Audio Editing by @TrackEditPrint. Intro music by @kabbalisticvillage.
[FOOD, TRAVEL, CHEFS] SPOON MOB | Episode 155 - Chefs & Guests - Chef Sheridan Su of Fat Choy & Every Grain
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Spotify // Apple Podcasts // Stitcher // Amazon Music // Listen Notes // Google Podcasts // iHeartRadio // Instagram // WebsiteOn this week's episode of Spoon Mob's Chefs & Guests podcast series, Ray chats with Las Vegas chef Sheridan Su of Fat Choy & Every Grain. They talk about how Sheridan first got started, his experience in school and working in New York, working with David Meyer at Sona in Los Angeles before the restaurant was awarded a Michelin star, working at restaurants on the strip in Vegas, why he chose to do his own thing after the economic crash hit Vegas in 2011, why a food truck was a bad idea, opening a restaurant in a hair salon that became more popular than the hair salon itself, opening Fat Choy in the Eureka Casino, launching Flock & Fowl, why he left Flock & Fowl, debuting Every Grain, what Las Vegas has been like during covid, what's next, and more! For more on chef Sheridan Su, visit spoonmob.com/sheridansu and follow him on Instagram @chefsheridansu, @fatchoylv & @eateverygrain. Visit fatchoylv.com & eateverygrain.com for menu details, reservations, online ordering, and catering. For all things Spoon Mob, visit spoonmob.com and make sure to follow us on Instagram (@spoonmob), Twitter (@spoonmob1), and Facebook (@spoonmob1). Audio Editing by @TrackEditPrint. Intro music by @kabbalisticvillage.
[FOOD, TRAVEL, CHEFS] SPOON MOB | Episode 155 - Chefs & Guests - Chef Sheridan Su of Fat Choy & Every Grain
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On this week's episode of Spoon Mob's Chefs & Guests podcast series, Ray chats with Las Vegas chef Sheridan Su of Fat Choy & Every Grain. They talk about how Sheridan first got started, his experience in school and working in New York, working with David Meyer at Sona in Los Angeles before the restaurant was awarded a Michelin star, working at restaurants on the strip in Vegas, why he chose to do his own thing after the economic crash hit Vegas in 2011, why a food truck was a bad idea, opening a restaurant in a hair salon that became more popular than the hair salon itself, opening Fat Choy in the Eureka Casino, launching Flock & Fowl, why he left Flock & Fowl, debuting Every Grain, what Las Vegas has been like during covid, what's next, and more! For more on chef Sheridan Su, visit spoonmob.com/sheridansu and follow him on Instagram @chefsheridansu, @fatchoylv & @eateverygrain. Visit fatchoylv.com & eateverygrain.com for menu details, reservations, online ordering, and catering. For all things Spoon Mob, visit spoonmob.com and make sure to follow us on Instagram (@spoonmob), Twitter (@spoonmob1), and Facebook (@spoonmob1). Audio Editing by @TrackEditPrint. Intro music by @kabbalisticvillage.
[FOOD, TRAVEL, CHEFS] SPOON MOB | Episode 155 - Chefs & Guests - Chef Sheridan Su of Fat Choy & Every Grain
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On this week's episode of Spoon Mob's Chefs & Guests podcast series, Ray chats with Las Vegas chef Sheridan Su of Fat Choy & Every Grain. They talk about how Sheridan first got started, his experience in school and working in New York, working with David Meyer at Sona in Los Angeles before the restaurant was awarded a Michelin star, working at restaurants on the strip in Vegas, why he chose to do his own thing after the economic crash hit Vegas in 2011, why a food truck was a bad idea, opening a restaurant in a hair salon that became more popular than the hair salon itself, opening Fat Choy in the Eureka Casino, launching Flock & Fowl, why he left Flock & Fowl, debuting Every Grain, what Las Vegas has been like during covid, what's next, and more! For more on chef Sheridan Su, visit spoonmob.com/sheridansu and follow him on Instagram @chefsheridansu, @fatchoylv & @eateverygrain. Visit fatchoylv.com & eateverygrain.com for menu details, reservations, online ordering, and catering. For all things Spoon Mob, visit spoonmob.com and make sure to follow us on Instagram (@spoonmob), Twitter (@spoonmob1), and Facebook (@spoonmob1). Audio Editing by @TrackEditPrint. Intro music by @kabbalisticvillage.
[FOOD, TRAVEL, CHEFS] SPOON MOB | Episode 155 - Chefs & Guests - Chef Sheridan Su of Fat Choy & Every Grain
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On this week's episode of Spoon Mob's Chefs & Guests podcast series, Ray chats with Las Vegas chef Sheridan Su of Fat Choy & Every Grain. They talk about how Sheridan first got started, his experience in school and working in New York, working with David Meyer at Sona in Los Angeles before the restaurant was awarded a Michelin star, working at restaurants on the strip in Vegas, why he chose to do his own thing after the economic crash hit Vegas in 2011, why a food truck was a bad idea, opening a restaurant in a hair salon that became more popular than the hair salon itself, opening Fat Choy in the Eureka Casino, launching Flock & Fowl, why he left Flock & Fowl, debuting Every Grain, what Las Vegas has been like during covid, what's next, and more! For more on chef Sheridan Su, visit spoonmob.com/sheridansu and follow him on Instagram @chefsheridansu, @fatchoylv & @eateverygrain. Visit fatchoylv.com & eateverygrain.com for menu details, reservations, online ordering, and catering. For all things Spoon Mob, visit spoonmob.com and make sure to follow us on Instagram (@spoonmob), Twitter (@spoonmob1), and Facebook (@spoonmob1). Audio Editing by @TrackEditPrint. Intro music by @kabbalisticvillage.
[FOOD, TRAVEL, CHEFS] SPOON MOB | Episode 153 - Chefs & Guests - Certified Sommelier Kendeigh Worden of The Grape Grind
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On this episode of Spoon Mob's Chefs & Guests podcast series, Ray talks with certified sommelier Kendeigh Worden about how she got her start with wine, leaving her teaching career, making the jump to the wine industry, taking the certified sommelier exam, her time working in restaurants around Columbus, how covid helped her focus on her passion, blind tastings, the idea behind The Grape Grind, and what's next for her wine career before answering the guest sommelier questions. For more on certified sommelier Kendeigh Worden and The Grape Grind, visit spoonmob.com/kendeighworden and follow her on Instagram @kendeighmarie & @thegrapegrind. Visit thegrapegrind.com for more on wine education, to schedule a tasting, and to subscribe to their newsletter. For all things Spoon Mob, visit spoonmob.com and make sure to follow us on Instagram (@spoonmob), Twitter (@spoonmob1), and Facebook (@spoonmob1). Audio Editing by @TrackEditPrint. Intro music by @kabbalisticvillage.
[FOOD, TRAVEL, CHEFS] SPOON MOB | Episode 153 - Chefs & Guests - Certified Sommelier Kendeigh Worden of The Grape Grind
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On this episode of Spoon Mob's Chefs & Guests podcast series, Ray talks with certified sommelier Kendeigh Worden about how she got her start with wine, leaving her teaching career, making the jump to the wine industry, taking the certified sommelier exam, her time working in restaurants around Columbus, how covid helped her focus on her passion, blind tastings, the idea behind The Grape Grind, and what's next for her wine career before answering the guest sommelier questions. For more on certified sommelier Kendeigh Worden and The Grape Grind, visit spoonmob.com/kendeighworden and follow her on Instagram @kendeighmarie & @thegrapegrind. Visit thegrapegrind.com for more on wine education, to schedule a tasting, and to subscribe to their newsletter. For all things Spoon Mob, visit spoonmob.com and make sure to follow us on Instagram (@spoonmob), Twitter (@spoonmob1), and Facebook (@spoonmob1). Audio Editing by @TrackEditPrint. Intro music by @kabbalisticvillage.
[FOOD, TRAVEL, CHEFS] SPOON MOB | Episode 153 - Chefs & Guests - Certified Sommelier Kendeigh Worden of The Grape Grind
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On this episode of Spoon Mob's Chefs & Guests podcast series, Ray talks with certified sommelier Kendeigh Worden about how she got her start with wine, leaving her teaching career, making the jump to the wine industry, taking the certified sommelier exam, her time working in restaurants around Columbus, how covid helped her focus on her passion, blind tastings, the idea behind The Grape Grind, and what's next for her wine career before answering the guest sommelier questions. For more on certified sommelier Kendeigh Worden and The Grape Grind, visit spoonmob.com/kendeighworden and follow her on Instagram @kendeighmarie & @thegrapegrind. Visit thegrapegrind.com for more on wine education, to schedule a tasting, and to subscribe to their newsletter. For all things Spoon Mob, visit spoonmob.com and make sure to follow us on Instagram (@spoonmob), Twitter (@spoonmob1), and Facebook (@spoonmob1). Audio Editing by @TrackEditPrint. Intro music by @kabbalisticvillage.
[FOOD, TRAVEL, CHEFS] SPOON MOB | Episode 153 - Chefs & Guests - Certified Sommelier Kendeigh Worden of The Grape Grind
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On this episode of Spoon Mob's Chefs & Guests podcast series, Ray talks with certified sommelier Kendeigh Worden about how she got her start with wine, leaving her teaching career, making the jump to the wine industry, taking the certified sommelier exam, her time working in restaurants around Columbus, how covid helped her focus on her passion, blind tastings, the idea behind The Grape Grind, and what's next for her wine career before answering the guest sommelier questions. For more on certified sommelier Kendeigh Worden and The Grape Grind, visit spoonmob.com/kendeighworden and follow her on Instagram @kendeighmarie & @thegrapegrind. Visit thegrapegrind.com for more on wine education, to schedule a tasting, and to subscribe to their newsletter. For all things Spoon Mob, visit spoonmob.com and make sure to follow us on Instagram (@spoonmob), Twitter (@spoonmob1), and Facebook (@spoonmob1). Audio Editing by @TrackEditPrint. Intro music by @kabbalisticvillage.
[FOOD, TRAVEL, CHEFS] SPOON MOB | Episode 152 - Chefs & Guests - Brandon Grossutti of PiDGiN
NSFW (some language)
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On this episode of Spoon Mob's Chefs & Guests podcast series, Ray talks with the owner of one of his all time favorite restaurants, Brandon Grossutti of PiDGiN in Vancouver British Columbia Canada. The two talk about how Brandon got his start in restaurants, near death experiences from his days working on fishing boats, how he wound up in computer programming, the original idea for PiDGiN with chef Makoto Ono, travel stories, what it takes to be a chef today, having PiDGiN used as a scapegoat and agenda item for city protests for nine straight months, getting into EnRoute, bringing on chef Shin Suzuki, linking up with chef Wesley Young, taking on the food delivery giants with FromTo in the middle of the pandemic, sous chef Kym Nguyen competing on Top Chef Canada, the state of the restaurant industry in Vancouver today, boxing, and cryptocurrency before answering the guest questions. For more on Brandon Grossutti and PiDGiN, visit spoonmob.com/brandongrossutti and follow him on Instagram @bgrossutti, @pidginyvr & @fromto.ca. Visit pidginvancouver.com for menu details, reservations, and ordering delivery. Visit from fromto.ca for restaurants offering to-go and delivery around Vancouver. For all things Spoon Mob, visit spoonmob.com and make sure to follow us on Instagram (@spoonmob), Twitter (@spoonmob1), and Facebook (@spoonmob1). Audio Editing by @TrackEditPrint. Intro music by @kabbalisticvillage.
[FOOD, TRAVEL, CHEFS] SPOON MOB | Episode 152 - Chefs & Guests - Brandon Grossutti of PiDGiN
NSFW (some language)
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On this episode of Spoon Mob's Chefs & Guests podcast series, Ray talks with the owner of one of his all time favorite restaurants, Brandon Grossutti of PiDGiN in Vancouver British Columbia Canada. The two talk about how Brandon got his start in restaurants, near death experiences from his days working on fishing boats, how he wound up in computer programming, the original idea for PiDGiN with chef Makoto Ono, travel stories, what it takes to be a chef today, having PiDGiN used as a scapegoat and agenda item for city protests for nine straight months, getting into EnRoute, bringing on chef Shin Suzuki, linking up with chef Wesley Young, taking on the food delivery giants with FromTo in the middle of the pandemic, sous chef Kym Nguyen competing on Top Chef Canada, the state of the restaurant industry in Vancouver today, boxing, and cryptocurrency before answering the guest questions. For more on Brandon Grossutti and PiDGiN, visit spoonmob.com/brandongrossutti and follow him on Instagram @bgrossutti, @pidginyvr & @fromto.ca. Visit pidginvancouver.com for menu details, reservations, and ordering delivery. Visit from fromto.ca for restaurants offering to-go and delivery around Vancouver. For all things Spoon Mob, visit spoonmob.com and make sure to follow us on Instagram (@spoonmob), Twitter (@spoonmob1), and Facebook (@spoonmob1). Audio Editing by @TrackEditPrint. Intro music by @kabbalisticvillage.
[FOOD, TRAVEL, CHEFS] SPOON MOB | Episode 149 - Chefs & Guests - Certified Sommelier Thatcher Baker-Briggs of Thatcher's Wine Consulting
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On this episode of Spoon Mob's Chefs & Guests podcast series, Ray talks with certified sommelier Thatcher Baker-Briggs about taking culinary classes as a kid, getting his start cooking in Windsor at 13, working at Toscana, moving to Vancouver to work at West, heading back east to Toronto for a stint at Note Bene, applying to Michelin restaurants, working at Coi with chef Daniel Patterson, working at Saison, getting sucked into the world of wine, going through the certified sommelier exam, moving to Japan to work at Takazawa as both a cook and somm, taking the Kiki Zakeshi exam to be a somm for sake, getting the call from chef Josh Skenes to come back to Saison, helping open the Angler San Francisco location, starting his own wine consulting business, how he views private consulting, sourcing and procuring wine during covid, the rapid growth his consulting business has seen, why he decided not to take the advanced sommelier exam, and future ambitions before answering the guest questions. For more on certified sommelier Thatcher Baker-Briggs and Thatcher's Wine Consulting, visit spoonmob.com/thatcherbakerbriggs and follow him on Instagram @thatcherbakerbriggs & @thatcherswineconsulting. Visit thatcherswineconsulting.com to view The Wine Cellar Shop, Thatcher's Imports, and to subscribe to their newsletter. For all things Spoon Mob, visit spoonmob.com and make sure to follow us on Instagram (@spoonmob), Twitter (@spoonmob1), and Facebook (@spoonmob). Audio Editing by @TrackEditPrint. Intro music by @kabbalisticvillage.
[FOOD, TRAVEL, CHEFS] SPOON MOB | Episode 149 - Chefs & Guests - Certified Sommelier Thatcher Baker-Briggs of Thatcher's Wine Consulting
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On this episode of Spoon Mob's Chefs & Guests podcast series, Ray talks with certified sommelier Thatcher Baker-Briggs about taking culinary classes as a kid, getting his start cooking in Windsor at 13, working at Toscana, moving to Vancouver to work at West, heading back east to Toronto for a stint at Note Bene, applying to Michelin restaurants, working at Coi with chef Daniel Patterson, working at Saison, getting sucked into the world of wine, going through the certified sommelier exam, moving to Japan to work at Takazawa as both a cook and somm, taking the Kiki Zakeshi exam to be a somm for sake, getting the call from chef Josh Skenes to come back to Saison, helping open the Angler San Francisco location, starting his own wine consulting business, how he views private consulting, sourcing and procuring wine during covid, the rapid growth his consulting business has seen, why he decided not to take the advanced sommelier exam, and future ambitions before answering the guest questions. For more on certified sommelier Thatcher Baker-Briggs and Thatcher's Wine Consulting, visit spoonmob.com/thatcherbakerbriggs and follow him on Instagram @thatcherbakerbriggs & @thatcherswineconsulting. Visit thatcherswineconsulting.com to view The Wine Cellar Shop, Thatcher's Imports, and to subscribe to their newsletter. For all things Spoon Mob, visit spoonmob.com and make sure to follow us on Instagram (@spoonmob), Twitter (@spoonmob1), and Facebook (@spoonmob). Audio Editing by @TrackEditPrint. Intro music by @kabbalisticvillage.
[FOOD, TRAVEL, CHEFS] SPOON MOB | Episode 145 - Parts Now Known - Madagascar
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On this week's episode of Parts Now Known, Ray and Ben recap the Madagascar episode by ranting on how Darren Aronofsky didn't participate in the full experience, give some background on Madagascar as a country, run through some options on what to watch through Discovery+, debate Tiny House living, how the episode as a whole is bits and pieces of five previous episodes but no segment is better than those others, break down the cast of Titanic, try to figure out why Atlantic City failed, and give their thoughts on the hypocrisy of those who champion the sustainability movement before hitting up the categories and updating the rankings. For all things Spoon Mob, visit spoonmob.com and make sure to follow us on Instagram (@spoonmob), Twitter (@spoonmob1), and Facebook (@spoonmob).
[FOOD, TRAVEL, CHEFS] SPOON MOB | Episode 144 - Restaurant Review - Bastion
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On this week's restaurant review, Ray talks about chef Josh Habiger's Bastion in Nashville. Ray recaps chef Habiger's career from starting out a dishwasher to dropping out of culinary school to getting evicted from a flat while staging to working on a salmon boat in Kodiak Alaska to opening up The Catbird Seat and finally Bastion before breaking down the dishes from his vist. For more on chef Josh Habiger and Bastion, visit spoonmob.com/joshhabiger. For all things Spoon Mob, visit spoonmob.com and make sure to follow us on Instagram (@spoonmob), Twitter (@spoonmob1), and Facebook (@spoonmob).
[FOOD, TRAVEL, CHEFS] SPOON MOB | Episode 144 - Restaurant Review - Bastion
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On this week's restaurant review, Ray talks about chef Josh Habiger's Bastion in Nashville. Ray recaps chef Habiger's career from starting out a dishwasher to dropping out of culinary school to getting evicted from a flat while staging to working on a salmon boat in Kodiak Alaska to opening up The Catbird Seat and finally Bastion before breaking down the dishes from his vist. For more on chef Josh Habiger and Bastion, visit spoonmob.com/joshhabiger. For all things Spoon Mob, visit spoonmob.com and make sure to follow us on Instagram (@spoonmob), Twitter (@spoonmob1), and Facebook (@spoonmob).
[FOOD, TRAVEL, CHEFS] SPOON MOB | Episode 143 - Chefs & Guests - Chef Olivia Hamann
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On this episode of Spoon Mob's Chefs & Guests podcast series, Ray talks with chef Olivia Hamann, the former executive chef at Speck Italian Eatery in Delaware Ohio, about how she first started cooking, competing in culinary competitions in school, attending culinary school at Bradford in Easton, starting out at Rusty Bucket, working at a private country club, landing in the kitchen at 1808 American Bistro, managing people for the first time at Kraft House No. 5, getting a call from chef Jonathan Sawyer to work at SeeSaw, being offered the executive chef job at Speck by chef Josh Dalton, the status of women in the industry now, and where Columbus's food scene is headed before answering the guest questions. For more on chef Olivia Hamann, visit spoonmob.com/oliviahamann and follow her on Instagram @oliviahamann. For all things Spoon Mob, visit spoonmob.com and make sure to follow us on Instagram (@spoonmob), Twitter (@spoonmob1), and Facebook (@spoonmob). Audio Editing by @TrackEditPrint. Music by @kabbalisticvillage.
[FOOD, TRAVEL, CHEFS] SPOON MOB | Episode 143 - Chefs & Guests - Chef Olivia Hamann
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On this episode of Spoon Mob's Chefs & Guests podcast series, Ray talks with chef Olivia Hamann, the former executive chef at Speck Italian Eatery in Delaware Ohio, about how she first started cooking, competing in culinary competitions in school, attending culinary school at Bradford in Easton, starting out at Rusty Bucket, working at a private country club, landing in the kitchen at 1808 American Bistro, managing people for the first time at Kraft House No. 5, getting a call from chef Jonathan Sawyer to work at SeeSaw, being offered the executive chef job at Speck by chef Josh Dalton, the status of women in the industry now, and where Columbus's food scene is headed before answering the guest questions. For more on chef Olivia Hamann, visit spoonmob.com/oliviahamann and follow her on Instagram @oliviahamann. For all things Spoon Mob, visit spoonmob.com and make sure to follow us on Instagram (@spoonmob), Twitter (@spoonmob1), and Facebook (@spoonmob). Audio Editing by @TrackEditPrint. Music by @kabbalisticvillage.
[FOOD, TRAVEL, CHEFS] SPOON MOB | Episode 142 - Parts Now Known - Budapest
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On this week's episode of Parts Now Known, Ray and Ben do their best to make the Budapest episode interesting despite half of the episode just being a flat out dud. They talk about the food, how Budapest and Prague are stand in's for any movies with an international terrorist plot, what exactly the appeal of a bathhouse is, and give some updates on lumber price fixing, used car shortages, and shootings in Columbus before running through the episode categories and updating their individual episode rankings. For all things Spoon Mob, visit spoonmob.com and make sure to follow us on Instagram (@spoonmob), Twitter (@spoonmob1), and Facebook (@spoonmob).
[FOOD, TRAVEL, CHEFS] SPOON MOB | Episode 141 - Restaurant Review - Zahav
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On this week's restaurant review, Ray talks about one of the best restaurants in the entire country, Zahav in Philadelphia. Ray talks about how Michael Solomonov got into cooking by way of living in Israel, how a life event shifted his focus to Israeli and Jewish cuisine, his battle with addiction, opening Zahav, opening all his other restaurants, and his recent live cooking demonstrations before breaking down the hummus on Goldbelly. For more on chef Michael Solomonov and Zahav, visit spoonmob.com/michaelsolomonov. For all things Spoon Mob, visit spoonmob.com and make sure to follow us on Instagram (@spoonmob), Twitter (@spoonmob1), and Facebook (@spoonmob).
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[FOOD, TRAVEL, CHEFS] SPOON MOB | Episode 141 - Restaurant Review - Zahav
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On this week's restaurant review, Ray talks about one of the best restaurants in the entire country, Zahav in Philadelphia. Ray talks about how Michael Solomonov got into cooking by way of living in Israel, how a life event shifted his focus to Israeli and Jewish cuisine, his battle with addiction, opening Zahav, opening all his other restaurants, and his recent live cooking demonstrations before breaking down the hummus on Goldbelly. For more on chef Michael Solomonov and Zahav, visit spoonmob.com/michaelsolomonov. For all things Spoon Mob, visit spoonmob.com and make sure to follow us on Instagram (@spoonmob), Twitter (@spoonmob1), and Facebook (@spoonmob).
[FOOD, TRAVEL, CHEFS] SPOON MOB | Episode 140 - Chefs & Guests - Advanced Sommelier Greg Stokes of Accent & Veritas
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On this episode of Spoon Mob's Chefs & Guests podcast series, Ray talks with Accent & Veritas Advance Sommelier Greg Stokes about accidentally taking the intro sommelier exam, passing on law school, how the sommelier process works, just how difficult it is to get to the advanced and master levels, how he first got started working in restaurants, his time as the beverage director at Till Dynamic Fare, working as a wine sales rep, convincing Veritas chef/owner Josh Dalton to hire him as a sommelier/general manager, what a day in the sommelier's life is like at a restaurant, starting Cuvee Wine Society at the start of the pandemic, the vision for his new wine shop Accent in downtown Columbus, what the wine landscape looks like in a post pandemic world, and what he would do if he were in charge of marketing for a champagne house before answering the guest questions. For more on sommelier Greg Stokes, Accent, and Veritas, visit spoonmob.com/gregstokes and follow him on Instagram @cbussomm, @accentwine, & @veritas614. Visit accent.wine for details and to subscribe to their newsletter. Visit veritasrestaurant.com for menu details and reservations. For all things Spoon Mob, visit spoonmob.com and make sure to follow us on Instagram (@spoonmob), Twitter (@spoonmob1), and Facebook (@spoonmob). Audio Editing by @TrackEditPrint. Music by Kabbalistic Village.
[FOOD, TRAVEL, CHEFS] SPOON MOB | Episode 140 - Chefs & Guests - Advanced Sommelier Greg Stokes of Accent & Veritas
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On this episode of Spoon Mob's Chefs & Guests podcast series, Ray talks with Accent & Veritas Advance Sommelier Greg Stokes about accidentally taking the intro sommelier exam, passing on law school, how the sommelier process works, just how difficult it is to get to the advanced and master levels, how he first got started working in restaurants, his time as the beverage director at Till Dynamic Fare, working as a wine sales rep, convincing Veritas chef/owner Josh Dalton to hire him as a sommelier/general manager, what a day in the sommelier's life is like at a restaurant, starting Cuvee Wine Society at the start of the pandemic, the vision for his new wine shop Accent in downtown Columbus, what the wine landscape looks like in a post pandemic world, and what he would do if he were in charge of marketing for a champagne house before answering the guest questions. For more on sommelier Greg Stokes, Accent, and Veritas, visit spoonmob.com/gregstokes and follow him on Instagram @cbussomm, @accentwine, & @veritas614. Visit accent.wine for details and to subscribe to their newsletter. Visit veritasrestaurant.com for menu details and reservations. For all things Spoon Mob, visit spoonmob.com and make sure to follow us on Instagram (@spoonmob), Twitter (@spoonmob1), and Facebook (@spoonmob). Audio Editing by @TrackEditPrint. Music by Kabbalistic Village.
[FOOD, TRAVEL, CHEFS] SPOON MOB | Episode 139 - Parts Now Known - Scotland
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On this week's episode of Parts Now Known, Ray and Ben recap the Scotland episode while talking about what its like to be recognizable in social settings, the celebrity terminal at LAX, what the benefits are to recruiting for a private jet company, knife fighting self defense, the recent shootings in Columbus Ohio, deep frying food, why McDonalds chicken nuggets is the best thing you can get at an airport, why nobody can make a restaurant work inside an airport, what the hunting lodge trip probably cost, the great microchip shortage of 2021, and more before running though the episode categories and updating their episode rankings. For all things Spoon Mob, visit spoonmob.com and make sure to follow us on Instagram (@spoonmob), Twitter (@spoonmob1), and Facebook (@spoonmob).
[FOOD, TRAVEL, CHEFS] SPOON MOB | Episode 139 - Parts Now Known - Scotland
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On this week's episode of Parts Now Known, Ray and Ben recap the Scotland episode while talking about what its like to be recognizable in social settings, the celebrity terminal at LAX, what the benefits are to recruiting for a private jet company, knife fighting self defense, the recent shootings in Columbus Ohio, deep frying food, why McDonalds chicken nuggets is the best thing you can get at an airport, why nobody can make a restaurant work inside an airport, what the hunting lodge trip probably cost, the great microchip shortage of 2021, and more before running though the episode categories and updating their episode rankings. For all things Spoon Mob, visit spoonmob.com and make sure to follow us on Instagram (@spoonmob), Twitter (@spoonmob1), and Facebook (@spoonmob).
[FOOD, TRAVEL, CHEFS] SPOON MOB | Episode 138 - Restaurant Review - This Is From Roy
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On this week's restaurant review, Ray talks about chef Roy Shvartzapel's This Is From Roy panettone. Ray talks about Roy's culinary career up to now before touching on the different flavors he's had so far and how he first learned about This Is From Roy. For more on chef Roy Shvartzapel and This Is From Roy, visit spoonmob.com/royshvartzapel. For all things Spoon Mob, visit spoonmob.com and make sure to follow us on Instagram (@spoonmob), Twitter (@spoonmob1), and Facebook (@spoonmob).
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[FOOD, TRAVEL, CHEFS] SPOON MOB | Episode 138 - Restaurant Review - This Is From Roy
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On this week's restaurant review, Ray talks about chef Roy Shvartzapel's This Is From Roy panettone. Ray talks about Roy's culinary career up to now before touching on the different flavors he's had so far and how he first learned about This Is From Roy. For more on chef Roy Shvartzapel and This Is From Roy, visit spoonmob.com/royshvartzapel. For all things Spoon Mob, visit spoonmob.com and make sure to follow us on Instagram (@spoonmob), Twitter (@spoonmob1), and Facebook (@spoonmob).
[FOOD, TRAVEL, CHEFS] SPOON MOB | Episode 137 - Special Episode - Honolulu Trip Recap
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We're back from a 2 week break and Parts Now Known will be back next week to recap the Scotland episode! On this special episode of the podcast, Ben and Ray talk for an hour about Ray's recent trip to Honolulu Hawaii. Ray gives insight on the state of travel in a post-covid world, navigating flight delays, and what airports look like now before telling a couple stories from his trip that include ANTIFA and proper sushi counter dining etiquette. For other special podcast episodes, visit spoonmob.com/specialepisodes. For all things Spoon Mob, visit spoonmob.com and make sure to follow us on Instagram (@spoonmob), Twitter (@spoonmob1), and Facebook (@spoonmob).
[FOOD, TRAVEL, CHEFS] S*POON MOB* | Episode 137 - Special Episode - Honolulu Trip Recap
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We're back from a 2 week break and Parts Now Known will be back next week to recap the Scotland episode! On this special episode of the podcast, Ben and Ray talk for an hour about Ray's recent trip to Honolulu Hawaii. Ray gives insight on the state of travel in a post-covid world, navigating flight delays, and what airports look like now before telling a couple stories from his trip that include ANTIFA and proper sushi counter dining etiquette. For other special podcast episodes, visit spoonmob.com/specialepisodes. For all things Spoon Mob, visit spoonmob.com and make sure to follow us on Instagram (@spoonmob), Twitter (@spoonmob1), and Facebook (@spoonmob).
[FOOD, TRAVEL, CHEFS] SPOON MOB | Episode 136 - Restaurant Review - Momofuku Ko
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On this week's restaurant review, Ray talks about Momofuku's fine dining restaurant, Ko in New York City. Ray explains the origins and name of chef David Chang's third restaurant, gives insight into chef Sean Gray's career thus far, and talks about his experience visiting Momofuku Ko before breaking down some of the dishes and announcing whose replacing him at Ko. For more on chef Sean Gray and Momofuku Ko, visit spoonmob.com/seangray. For all things Spoon Mob, visit spoonmob.com and make sure to follow us on Instagram (@spoonmob), Twitter (@spoonmob1), and Facebook (@spoonmob).
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[FOOD, TRAVEL, CHEFS] SPOON MOB | Episode 136 - Restaurant Review - Momofuku Ko
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On this week's restaurant review, Ray talks about Momofuku's fine dining restaurant, Ko in New York City. Ray explains the origins and name of chef David Chang's third restaurant, gives insight into chef Sean Gray's career thus far, and talks about his experience visiting Momofuku Ko before breaking down some of the dishes and announcing whose replacing him at Ko. For more on chef Sean Gray and Momofuku Ko, visit spoonmob.com/seangray. For all things Spoon Mob, visit spoonmob.com and make sure to follow us on Instagram (@spoonmob), Twitter (@spoonmob1), and Facebook (@spoonmob).
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[FOOD, TRAVEL, CHEFS] SPOON MOB | Episode 135 - Restaurant Review - Setsun
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On this week's restaurant review, Ray talks about the now closed Setsun.East restaurant by Jason Zymont in Nashville. Ray recaps chef owner Jason Zygmont's career which started after college with stops at Nom and Per Se mixed in before arriving in Nashville and launching his own pop up restaurant Setsun inside a cafe at night. Then Ray recaps his meal at Setsun and why Zygmont chose to close the restaurant despite having a permanent space. For more on chef Jason Zygmont and Setsun, visit spoonmob.com/jasonzygmont. For all things Spoon Mob, visit spoonmob.com and make sure to follow us on Instagram (@spoonmob), Twitter (@spoonmob1), and Facebook (@spoonmob).
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[FOOD, TRAVEL, CHEFS] SPOON MOB | Episode 135 - Restaurant Review - Setsun
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On this week's restaurant review, Ray talks about the now closed Setsun.East restaurant by Jason Zymont in Nashville. Ray recaps chef owner Jason Zygmont's career which started after college with stops at Nom and Per Se mixed in before arriving in Nashville and launching his own pop up restaurant Setsun inside a cafe at night. Then Ray recaps his meal at Setsun and why Zygmont chose to close the restaurant despite having a permanent space. For more on chef Jason Zygmont and Setsun, visit spoonmob.com/jasonzygmont. For all things Spoon Mob, visit spoonmob.com and make sure to follow us on Instagram (@spoonmob), Twitter (@spoonmob1), and Facebook (@spoonmob).
[FOOD, TRAVEL, CHEFS] SPOON MOB | Episode 134 - Restaurant Review - Le Bernardin
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On this week's restaurant review, Ray talks about the three Michelin starred French seafood focused restaurant Le Bernardin in New York City. Ray recaps executive chef and part owner Eric Ripert's culinary career, details the original location the Le Coze's opened in the 1970's and it's move to New York City, and co-executive chef Eric Gestel's culinary career thus far before recapping his first visit to the restaurant. For more on chef Eric Ripert, chef Eric Gestel, and Le Bernardin, visit spoonmob.com/ericripert or spoonmob.com/ericgestel. For all things Spoon Mob, visit spoonmob.com and make sure to follow us on Instagram (@spoonmob), Twitter (@spoonmob1), and Facebook (@spoonmob).
[FOOD, TRAVEL, CHEFS] SPOON MOB | Episode 134 - Restaurant Review - Le Bernardin
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On this week's restaurant review, Ray talks about the three Michelin starred French seafood focused restaurant Le Bernardin in New York City. Ray recaps executive chef and part owner Eric Ripert's culinary career, details the original location the Le Coze's opened in the 1970's and it's move to New York City, and co-executive chef Eric Gestel's culinary career thus far before recapping his first visit to the restaurant. For more on chef Eric Ripert, chef Eric Gestel, and Le Bernardin, visit spoonmob.com/ericripert or spoonmob.com/ericgestel. For all things Spoon Mob, visit spoonmob.com and make sure to follow us on Instagram (@spoonmob), Twitter (@spoonmob1), and Facebook (@spoonmob).
[FOOD, TRAVEL, CHEFS] SPOON MOB | Episode 133 - Parts Now Known - Miami
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On this week's episode of Parts Now Known, Ray and Ben "dali" it up and head to Miami to talk about the notorious awful drivers there, the cocaine trade, Billy Corbin, its Vegas vibe disguised as artistry, chef Michelle Bernstein, cuban sandwiches, cheese or dessert, the hierarchy of Miami rap music, Ben coining the new term "weather p***y", how much of a pain it is to go to the beach, oversized burgers, house boats, Iggy Pop, southern cuisine on menus, chicken and waffles, Miami Beach sand, and more before running though the episode categories and updating their rankings. For all things Spoon Mob, visit spoonmob.com and make sure to follow us on Instagram (@spoonmob), Twitter (@spoonmob1), and Facebook (@spoonmob).
[FOOD, TRAVEL, CHEFS] SPOON MOB | Episode 133 - Parts Now Known - Miami
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On this week's episode of Parts Now Known, Ray and Ben "dali" it up and head to Miami to talk about the notorious awful drivers there, the cocaine trade, Billy Corbin, its Vegas vibe disguised as artistry, chef Michelle Bernstein, cuban sandwiches, cheese or dessert, the hierarchy of Miami rap music, Ben coining the new term "weather p***y", how much of a pain it is to go to the beach, oversized burgers, house boats, Iggy Pop, southern cuisine on menus, chicken and waffles, Miami Beach sand, and more before running though the episode categories and updating their rankings. For all things Spoon Mob, visit spoonmob.com and make sure to follow us on Instagram (@spoonmob), Twitter (@spoonmob1), and Facebook (@spoonmob).
[FOOD, TRAVEL, CHEFS] SPOON MOB | Episode 132 - Restaurant Review - Bar Oni
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On this week's restaurant review, Ray talks about his first visit to chef Matthew Spinner's Bar Oni in Cleveland's Tremont neighborhood and breaks down the massive haul of small plates he ordered, why its a great instagram follow, and how the food ain't no joke because chef Spinner puts in the research as talked about on his Chefs & Guests appearance (#96 overall in the podcast feed). When chef Spinner says get the burger, you get the burger! For more on chef Matthew Spinner and Bar Oni, visit spoonmob.com/matthewspinner. For all things Spoon Mob, visit spoonmob.com and make sure to follow us on Instagram (@spoonmob), Twitter (@spoonmob1), and Facebook (@spoonmob).
[FOOD, TRAVEL, CHEFS] SPOON MOB | Episode 132 - Restaurant Review - Bar Oni
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On this week's restaurant review, Ray talks about his first visit to chef Matthew Spinner's Bar Oni in Cleveland's Tremont neighborhood and breaks down the massive haul of small plates he ordered, why its a great instagram follow, and how the food ain't no joke because chef Spinner puts in the research as talked about on his Chefs & Guests appearance (#96 overall in the podcast feed). When chef Spinner says get the burger, you get the burger! For more on chef Matthew Spinner and Bar Oni, visit spoonmob.com/matthewspinner. For all things Spoon Mob, visit spoonmob.com and make sure to follow us on Instagram (@spoonmob), Twitter (@spoonmob1), and Facebook (@spoonmob).
[FOOD, TRAVEL, CHEFS] SPOON MOB | Episode 131 - Chefs & Guests - Chef Brian Baxter of The Catbird Seat
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On this episode of Spoon Mob's Chefs & Guests podcast series, Ray talks with Chef Brian Baxter of The Catbird Seat in Nashville. The two talk about Tom Brady before getting into how chef Baxter got into the industry, playing football in West Virginia, attending both the Le Cordon Bleu and the Culinary Institute of America, using his vacation to stage at restaurants in America, learning from chef Sean Brock, taking up painting as a hobby, working at Bastion, running Cold Beer in Atlanta, how the opportunity at The Catbird Seat came about, the challenges of covid, his style of cooking, and future plans before answering the eight guest questions. For more on chef Brian Baxter and The Catbird Seat, visit spoonmob.com/brianbaxter and follow him on Instagram @baxterd, bbaxterart & @the_catbirdseat. Visit thecatbirdseatrestaurant.com for menu details and reservations. For all things Spoon Mob, visit spoonmob.com and make sure to follow us on Instagram (@spoonmob), Twitter (@spoonmob1), and Facebook (@spoonmob).
[FOOD, TRAVEL, CHEFS] SPOON MOB | Episode 131 - Chefs & Guests - Chef Brian Baxter of The Catbird Seat
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On this episode of Spoon Mob's Chefs & Guests podcast series, Ray talks with Chef Brian Baxter of The Catbird Seat in Nashville. The two talk about Tom Brady before getting into how chef Baxter got into the industry, playing football in West Virginia, attending both the Le Cordon Bleu and the Culinary Institute of America, using his vacation to stage at restaurants in America, learning from chef Sean Brock, taking up painting as a hobby, working at Bastion, running Cold Beer in Atlanta, how the opportunity at The Catbird Seat came about, the challenges of covid, his style of cooking, and future plans before answering the eight guest questions. For more on chef Brian Baxter and The Catbird Seat, visit spoonmob.com/brianbaxter and follow him on Instagram @baxterd, bbaxterart & @the_catbirdseat. Visit thecatbirdseatrestaurant.com for menu details and reservations. For all things Spoon Mob, visit spoonmob.com and make sure to follow us on Instagram (@spoonmob), Twitter (@spoonmob1), and Facebook (@spoonmob).
[FOOD, TRAVEL, CHEFS] SPOON MOB | Episode 130 - Parts Now Known - Korea
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On the first episode of Parts Now Known Season 5, Ray and Ben talk about Bourdain's reverse ordered episode in Seoul while touching on Soju, covid vaccinations, Korean fried chicken, karaoke, Haan, Chong, Top Chef Canada and more before hitting the episode categories and updating the episode rankings. For all things Spoon Mob, visit spoonmob.com and make sure to follow us on Instagram (@spoonmob), Twitter (@spoonmob1), and Facebook (@spoonmob).
[FOOD, TRAVEL, CHEFS] SPOON MOB | Episode 130 - Parts Now Known - Korea
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On the first episode of Parts Now Known Season 5, Ray and Ben talk about Bourdain's reverse ordered episode in Seoul while touching on Soju, covid vaccinations, Korean fried chicken, karaoke, Haan, Chong, Top Chef Canada and more before hitting the episode categories and updating the episode rankings. For all things Spoon Mob, visit spoonmob.com and make sure to follow us on Instagram (@spoonmob), Twitter (@spoonmob1), and Facebook (@spoonmob).
[FOOD, TRAVEL, CHEFS] SPOON MOB | Episode 129 - Restaurant Review - The Catbird Seat
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On this week's restaurant review, Ray talks about Nashville's one of a kind restaurant dining experience, The Catbird Seat. Ray provides background how how the restaurant came to be, current executive chef Brian Baxter's career thus far, and highlights some of his favorite dishes from the elongated tasting menu. For more on chef Brian Baxter and The Catbird Seat, visit spoonmob.com/thecatbirdseat. For all things Spoon Mob, visit spoonmob.com and make sure to follow us on Instagram (@spoonmob), Twitter (@spoonmob1), and Facebook (@spoonmob).
[FOOD, TRAVEL, CHEFS] SPOON MOB | Episode 129 - Restaurant Review - The Catbird Seat
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On this week's restaurant review, Ray talks about Nashville's one of a kind restaurant dining experience, The Catbird Seat. Ray provides background how how the restaurant came to be, current executive chef Brian Baxter's career thus far, and highlights some of his favorite dishes from the elongated tasting menu. For more on chef Brian Baxter and The Catbird Seat, visit spoonmob.com/thecatbirdseat. For all things Spoon Mob, visit spoonmob.com and make sure to follow us on Instagram (@spoonmob), Twitter (@spoonmob1), and Facebook (@spoonmob).
[FOOD, TRAVEL, CHEFS] SPOON MOB | Episode 129 - Restaurant Review - The Catbird Seat
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On this week's restaurant review, Ray talks about Nashville's one of a kind restaurant dining experience, The Catbird Seat. Ray provides background how how the restaurant came to be, current executive chef Brian Baxter's career thus far, and highlights some of his favorite dishes from the elongated tasting menu. For more on chef Brian Baxter and The Catbird Seat, visit spoonmob.com/thecatbirdseat. For all things Spoon Mob, visit spoonmob.com and make sure to follow us on Instagram (@spoonmob), Twitter (@spoonmob1), and Facebook (@spoonmob).
[FOOD, TRAVEL, CHEFS] SPOON MOB | Episode 128 - Chefs & Guests - Chef Hector Laguna of Botanist
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On this episode of Spoon Mob's Chefs & Guests podcast series, Ray talks with Chef Hector Laguna of Botanist in Vancouver Canada about growing up on a farm in Mexico, moving to San Francisco, getting his start working in a restaurant, cooking Vietnamese food, moving to Miami, working with chef Michelle Bernsten, moving to Toronto Canada, relocating to Vancouver, landing a job at Hawksworth, how the opportunity to be executive chef at Botanist came about, and the challenges of covid over the past year before answering the eight guest questions. For more on chef Hector Laguna and Botanist, visit spoonmob.com/hectorlaguna and follow him on Instagram @hectorlaguna1 & @botanistdining. Visit botanist restaurant.com for menu details and reservations. For all things Spoon Mob, visit spoonmob.com and make sure to follow us on Instagram (@spoonmob), Twitter (@spoonmob1), and Facebook (@spoonmob).
[FOOD, TRAVEL, CHEFS] SPOON MOB | Episode 128 - Chefs & Guests - Chef Hector Laguna of Botanist
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On this episode of Spoon Mob's Chefs & Guests podcast series, Ray talks with Chef Hector Laguna of Botanist in Vancouver Canada about growing up on a farm in Mexico, moving to San Francisco, getting his start working in a restaurant, cooking Vietnamese food, moving to Miami, working with chef Michelle Bernsten, moving to Toronto Canada, relocating to Vancouver, landing a job at Hawksworth, how the opportunity to be executive chef at Botanist came about, and the challenges of covid over the past year before answering the eight guest questions. For more on chef Hector Laguna and Botanist, visit spoonmob.com/hectorlaguna and follow him on Instagram @hectorlaguna1 & @botanistdining. Visit botanist restaurant.com for menu details and reservations. For all things Spoon Mob, visit spoonmob.com and make sure to follow us on Instagram (@spoonmob), Twitter (@spoonmob1), and Facebook (@spoonmob).
[FOOD, TRAVEL, CHEFS] SPOON MOB | Episode 127 - Parts Now Known - Episode Re-Ranking / Season 5 Preview
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After 2+ months Ben is finally back in studio and the episode is off the rails chaos from the start. Yes we do re-rank some of the questionable episode ranking choices Ben made in the heat of the moment but we also talk about Jake Paul & Logan Paul, the Michael Jackson documentary on HBO, the Woody Allen documentary on HBO, Jamal Kashoggi, the Ugly Tuna Saloon disappearance, Ben still wanting to visit a Jollibee, Chip and Joanna Gaines, streaming service subscriptions, adults without kids who vacation to Disney, the Abandoned series on Bright Sun Films Youtube Channel, where to go with Ben's Delta companion pass, Las Vegas, Austin, Atlanta, Charleston, Salt Lake City, Phoenix, the lack of identity in the Short North, DK Diner, Starliner Diner, Mmelo Boutique Confections, what we're watching now, and upcoming season 5 episodes while Katie fights a bag of lettuce for the Bo Ssam we were cooking while recording this episode. For all things Spoon Mob, visit spoonmob.com and make sure to follow us on Instagram (@spoonmob), Twitter (@spoonmob1), and Facebook (@spoonmob).
[FOOD, TRAVEL, CHEFS] SPOON MOB | Episode 127 - Parts Now Known - Episode Re-Ranking / Season 5 Preview
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After 2+ months Ben is finally back in studio and the episode is off the rails chaos from the start. Yes we do re-rank some of the questionable episode ranking choices Ben made in the heat of the moment but we also talk about Jake Paul & Logan Paul, the Michael Jackson documentary on HBO, the Woody Allen documentary on HBO, Jamal Kashoggi, the Ugly Tuna Saloon disappearance, Ben still wanting to visit a Jollibee, Chip and Joanna Gaines, streaming service subscriptions, adults without kids who vacation to Disney, the Abandoned series on Bright Sun Films Youtube Channel, where to go with Ben's Delta companion pass, Las Vegas, Austin, Atlanta, Charleston, Salt Lake City, Phoenix, the lack of identity in the Short North, DK Diner, Starliner Diner, Mmelo Boutique Confections, what we're watching now, and upcoming season 5 episodes while Katie fights a bag of lettuce for the Bo Ssam we were cooking while recording this episode. For all things Spoon Mob, visit spoonmob.com and make sure to follow us on Instagram (@spoonmob), Twitter (@spoonmob1), and Facebook (@spoonmob).
[FOOD, TRAVEL, CHEFS] SPOON MOB | Episode 126 - Restaurant Review - Botanist
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On this week's restaurant review, Ray talks about one of the top restaurants in Canada, Botanist. Ray timelines chef Hector Laguna's culinary career, the restaurants layout, highlights the all the accolades Botanist received after opening, and touches on Vancouver's restaurant scene including Hawksworth. For more on chef Hector Laguna and Botanist, visit spoonmob.com/hectorlaguna. For all things Spoon Mob, visit spoonmob.com and follow us on Instagram (@spoonmob), Twitter (@spoonmob1), and Facebook (@spoonmob). We are extremely grateful to each and everyone of our loyal listeners, a.k.a SPOONIES, and appreciate all their help in spreading the word about the Spoon Mob website and Spoon Mob podcast!
[FOOD, TRAVEL, CHEFS] SPOON MOB | Episode 126 - Restaurant Review - Botanist
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On this week's restaurant review, Ray talks about one of the top restaurants in Canada, Botanist. Ray timelines chef Hector Laguna's culinary career, the restaurants layout, highlights the all the accolades Botanist received after opening, and touches on Vancouver's restaurant scene including Hawksworth. For more on chef Hector Laguna and Botanist, visit spoonmob.com/hectorlaguna. For all things Spoon Mob, visit spoonmob.com and follow us on Instagram (@spoonmob), Twitter (@spoonmob1), and Facebook (@spoonmob). We are extremely grateful to each and everyone of our loyal listeners, a.k.a SPOONIES, and appreciate all their help in spreading the word about the Spoon Mob website and Spoon Mob podcast!
[FOOD, TRAVEL, CHEFS] SPOON MOB | Episode 125 - Chefs & Guests - Line Cook Matt Larkin of Chapman's Eat Market
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On the latest episode of Spoon Mob's Chefs & Guests podcast series, Ray talks with Chapman's Eat Market Line Cook Matt Larkin who was the inspiration for the restaurants special "A Journey Through Vietnam Menu." They talk about Matt's background, how he got into cooking, how he wound up moving to Vietnam, traveling within Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Hue, finding work in the restaurant industry in Vietnam, working in Hong Kong during the protests, traveling back to the U.S. during the pandemic, landing the gig at Chapman's with chef BJ Lieberman, and how the Vietnam menu came to be before answering the eight guest questions. For more on line cook Matt Larkin and Chapman's Eat Market, visit spoonmob.com/mattlarkin and follow him on Instagram @porkstories & @eatchapmans. Visit eatchapmans.com for menu details, reservations, and online ordering. For all things Spoon Mob, visit spoonmob.com and make sure to follow us on Instagram (@spoonmob), Twitter (@spoonmob1), and Facebook (@spoonmob).
[FOOD, TRAVEL, CHEFS] SPOON MOB | Episode 125 - Chefs & Guests - Line Cook Matt Larkin of Chapman's Eat Market
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On the latest episode of Spoon Mob's Chefs & Guests podcast series, Ray talks with Chapman's Eat Market Line Cook Matt Larkin who was the inspiration for the restaurants special "A Journey Through Vietnam Menu." They talk about Matt's background, how he got into cooking, how he wound up moving to Vietnam, traveling within Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Hue, finding work in the restaurant industry in Vietnam, working in Hong Kong during the protests, traveling back to the U.S. during the pandemic, landing the gig at Chapman's with chef BJ Lieberman, and how the Vietnam menu came to be before answering the eight guest questions. For more on line cook Matt Larkin and Chapman's Eat Market, visit spoonmob.com/mattlarkin and follow him on Instagram @porkstories & @eatchapmans. Visit eatchapmans.com for menu details, reservations, and online ordering. For all things Spoon Mob, visit spoonmob.com and make sure to follow us on Instagram (@spoonmob), Twitter (@spoonmob1), and Facebook (@spoonmob).
[FOOD, TRAVEL, CHEFS] SPOON MOB | Episode 124 - Parts Now Known - Jamaica
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On the season 4 finale of Parts Now Known, they guys crank up the reggaton and head to Jamaica to talk about rich guys like Mark Zuckerberg, Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Michael Chin, and Les Blackwell while also running through the list of potential candidates to be the next James Bond, and debate all inclusive versus authentic travel experiences before checking off the episode categories and updating the rankings. For all things Spoon Mob, visit spoonmob.com and make sure to follow us on Instagram (@spoonmob), Twitter (@spoonmob1), and Facebook (@spoonmob).
[FOOD, TRAVEL, CHEFS] SPOON MOB | Episode 124 - Parts Now Known - Jamaica
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On the season 4 finale of Parts Now Known, they guys crank up the reggaton and head to Jamaica to talk about rich guys like Mark Zuckerberg, Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Michael Chin, and Les Blackwell while also running through the list of potential candidates to be the next James Bond, and debate all inclusive versus authentic travel experiences before checking off the episode categories and updating the rankings. For all things Spoon Mob, visit spoonmob.com and make sure to follow us on Instagram (@spoonmob), Twitter (@spoonmob1), and Facebook (@spoonmob).
[FOOD, TRAVEL, CHEFS,] SPOON MOB | Episode 123 - Parts Now Known - Massachusetts
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On this weeks episode of Parts Now Known, Ray and Ben do their best to make the Massachusetts episode not as much of a downer as it was during the rewatch. The guys breakdown the heroin epidemic in America before Ray talks about what life growing up in and near Provincetown was like from the traffic to the restaurants to the small town beach vibe to the LGBTQ friendly community and everything in between before pointing out some not so accurate facts in the episode. Then they look back on Bourdain's likely depression diagnosis, talk about the small town diner, and Ben gives an update on rehab before they go through the episode categories and update the rankings. For all things Spoon Mob, visit spoonmob.com and make sure to follow us on Instagram (@spoonmob), Twitter (@spoonmob1), and Facebook (@spoonmob).
[FOOD, TRAVEL, CHEFS,] SPOON MOB | Episode 123 - Parts Now Known - Massachusetts
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On this weeks episode of Parts Now Known, Ray and Ben do their best to make the Massachusetts episode not as much of a downer as it was during the rewatch. The guys breakdown the heroin epidemic in America before Ray talks about what life growing up in and near Provincetown was like from the traffic to the restaurants to the small town beach vibe to the LGBTQ friendly community and everything in between before pointing out some not so accurate facts in the episode. Then they look back on Bourdain's likely depression diagnosis, talk about the small town diner, and Ben gives an update on rehab before they go through the episode categories and update the rankings. For all things Spoon Mob, visit spoonmob.com and make sure to follow us on Instagram (@spoonmob), Twitter (@spoonmob1), and Facebook (@spoonmob).
[FOOD, TRAVEL, CHEFS, INTERVIEWS] SPOON MOB | Episode 116 - Chefs & Guests - Chef Brett Fife of Ghostwriter Public House
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On the latest episode of Spoon Mob's Chefs & Guests podcast series, Ray talks with chef Garret Talmage, the former executive chef of Nada's Columbus restaurant and the new executive chef at the soon to be open Short North steakhouse Galla Park. They talk about how Garret got into cooking, his first job at The Waffle House, a kitchen full of 30+ year olds nicknaming him "The Prodigy" at The Top, all the different kitchens he worked in around the Columbus area, his first executive chef job at The Corner On Union in Athens Ohio near Ohio University, all the challenges of being the executive chef at the now closed Cosheca Cocina, learning how to run a kitchen while managing a restaurant at Nada, how the Galla Park opportunity came to be, and where they're at with opening the restaurant before answering the eight guest questions. For more on chef Garrett Talmage and Galla Park, visit spoonmob.com/garretttalmage and follow him on Instagram @g.l.talmage & @gallaparkcolumbus. Visit gallapark.com for menu details, reservations, and online ordering. For all things Spoon Mob, visit spoonmob.com and make sure to follow us on Instagram (@spoonmob), Twitter (@spoonmob1), and Facebook (@spoonmob).
[FOOD, TRAVEL, CHEFS, INTERVIEWS] SPOON MOB | Episode 116 - Chefs & Guests - Chef Brett Fife of Ghostwriter Public House
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On the latest episode of Spoon Mob's Chefs & Guests podcast series, Ray talks with chef Garret Talmage, the former executive chef of Nada's Columbus restaurant and the new executive chef at the soon to be open Short North steakhouse Galla Park. They talk about how Garret got into cooking, his first job at The Waffle House, a kitchen full of 30+ year olds nicknaming him "The Prodigy" at The Top, all the different kitchens he worked in around the Columbus area, his first executive chef job at The Corner On Union in Athens Ohio near Ohio University, all the challenges of being the executive chef at the now closed Cosheca Cocina, learning how to run a kitchen while managing a restaurant at Nada, how the Galla Park opportunity came to be, and where they're at with opening the restaurant before answering the eight guest questions. For more on chef Garrett Talmage and Galla Park, visit spoonmob.com/garretttalmage and follow him on Instagram @g.l.talmage & @gallaparkcolumbus. Visit gallapark.com for menu details, reservations, and online ordering. For all things Spoon Mob, visit spoonmob.com and make sure to follow us on Instagram (@spoonmob), Twitter (@spoonmob1), and Facebook (@spoonmob).
[FOOD, TRAVEL, CHEFS, INTERVIEWS] SPOON MOB | Episode 120 - Restaurant Review - Eleven Madison Park
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On this week's restaurant review, Ray talks about former #1 Restaurant In The World Eleven Madison Park. Ray recaps executive chef and owner Daniel Humm's career, talks about EMP before Humm's arrival, compares Danny Meyer to George Steinbrenner (but in a good way), the partnership with Will Guidara and the eventual split, and what EMP has been able to do to survive in the pandemic before breaking down his experience at the restaurant and all the dishes from his visit. For more on chef Daniel Humm and Eleven Madison Park, visit spoonmob.com/danielhumm. For all things Spoon Mob, visit spoonmob.com and make sure to follow us on Instagram (@spoonmob), Twitter (@spoonmob1), and Facebook (@spoonmob).
[FOOD, TRAVEL, CHEFS, INTERVIEWS] SPOON MOB | Episode 120 - Restaurant Review - Eleven Madison Park
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On this week's restaurant review, Ray talks about former #1 Restaurant In The World Eleven Madison Park. Ray recaps executive chef and owner Daniel Humm's career, talks about EMP before Humm's arrival, compares Danny Meyer to George Steinbrenner (but in a good way), the partnership with Will Guidara and the eventual split, and what EMP has been able to do to survive in the pandemic before breaking down his experience at the restaurant and all the dishes from his visit. For more on chef Daniel Humm and Eleven Madison Park, visit spoonmob.com/danielhumm. For all things Spoon Mob, visit spoonmob.com and make sure to follow us on Instagram (@spoonmob), Twitter (@spoonmob1), and Facebook (@spoonmob).
[FOOD, TRAVEL, CHEFS, INTERVIEWS] SPOON MOB | Episode 119 - Restaurant Review - Pelican & Pig
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On this week's restaurant review, Ray talks about a surprisingly delicious visit to husband wife chefs Nick and Audra Guidry's East Nashville restaurant Pelican + Pig. Ray talks about how the two first met, how their first restaurant came to be, the atmosphere, the vibe, why getting a proper wine glass is the best start to a meal you can have, and breaks down all the dishes from his visit. For more on chef Nick Guidry, chef Audra Guidry, and Pelican + Pig, visit spoonmob.com/nickguidry. For all things Spoon Mob, visit spoonmob.com and make sure to follow us on Instagram (@spoonmob), Twitter (@spoonmob1), and Facebook (@spoonmob).
[FOOD, TRAVEL, CHEFS, INTERVIEWS] SPOON MOB | Episode 119 - Restaurant Review - Pelican & Pig
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On this week's restaurant review, Ray talks about a surprisingly delicious visit to husband wife chefs Nick and Audra Guidry's East Nashville restaurant Pelican + Pig. Ray talks about how the two first met, how their first restaurant came to be, the atmosphere, the vibe, why getting a proper wine glass is the best start to a meal you can have, and breaks down all the dishes from his visit. For more on chef Nick Guidry, chef Audra Guidry, and Pelican + Pig, visit spoonmob.com/nickguidry. For all things Spoon Mob, visit spoonmob.com and make sure to follow us on Instagram (@spoonmob), Twitter (@spoonmob1), and Facebook (@spoonmob).
[FOOD, TRAVEL, CHEFS, INTERVIEWS] SPOON MOB | Episode 118 - Parts Now Known - Iran
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On this weeks episode of Parts Now Known Ray and Ben recap another surprisingly enjoyable episode, this time on Iran. The guys talk about the weirdness of the countries generations, Jason the Journalist and his wife being detained and in-prisoned, the meals in homes, whether that was actually pizza at the end of the episode, and try to figure out what is the best oil themed movie of all time before going through the categories and updating the episode rankings. Ray also pitches his idea to figure out who has the best burger in Columbus once Ben can walk again and gives an update on what to expect for an upcoming handful of new Chefs & Guests episodes. For all things Spoon Mob, visit spoonmob.com and make sure to follow us on Instagram (@spoonmob), Twitter (@spoonmob1), and Facebook (@spoonmob).
[FOOD, TRAVEL, CHEFS, INTERVIEWS] SPOON MOB | Episode 118 - Parts Now Known - Iran
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On this weeks episode of Parts Now Known Ray and Ben recap another surprisingly enjoyable episode, this time on Iran. The guys talk about the weirdness of the countries generations, Jason the Journalist and his wife being detained and in-prisoned, the meals in homes, whether that was actually pizza at the end of the episode, and try to figure out what is the best oil themed movie of all time before going through the categories and updating the episode rankings. Ray also pitches his idea to figure out who has the best burger in Columbus once Ben can walk again and gives an update on what to expect for an upcoming handful of new Chefs & Guests episodes. For all things Spoon Mob, visit spoonmob.com and make sure to follow us on Instagram (@spoonmob), Twitter (@spoonmob1), and Facebook (@spoonmob).
[FOOD, TRAVEL, CHEFS, INTERVIEWS] SPOON MOB | Episode 118 - Parts Now Known - Iran
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On this weeks episode of Parts Now Known Ray and Ben recap another surprisingly enjoyable episode, this time on Iran. The guys talk about the weirdness of the countries generations, Jason the Journalist and his wife being detained and in-prisoned, the meals in homes, whether that was actually pizza at the end of the episode, and try to figure out what is the best oil themed movie of all time before going through the categories and updating the episode rankings. Ray also pitches his idea to figure out who has the best burger in Columbus once Ben can walk again and gives an update on what to expect for an upcoming handful of new Chefs & Guests episodes. For all things Spoon Mob, visit spoonmob.com and make sure to follow us on Instagram (@spoonmob), Twitter (@spoonmob1), and Facebook (@spoonmob).
[FOOD, TRAVEL, CHEFS, INTERVIEWS] SPOON MOB | Episode 117 - Restaurant Review - Lady Of The House
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On this weeks restaurant review podcast, Ray talks about Detroit's Lady of the House, owned and run by chef Kate Williams. After recounting her culinary bio, Ray talks about the name of the restaurant, why it had to be located in Corktown, why it recently closed, and what chef Williams is up to now. For more on chef Kate Williams and Lady of the House, visit spoonmob.com/katewilliams. For all things Spoon Mob, visit spoonmob.com and make sure to follow us on Instagram (@spoonmob), Twitter (@spoonmob1), and Facebook (@spoonmob).
[FOOD, TRAVEL, CHEFS, INTERVIEWS] SPOON MOB | Episode 117 - Restaurant Review - Lady Of The House
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On this weeks restaurant review podcast, Ray talks about Detroit's Lady of the House, owned and run by chef Kate Williams. After recounting her culinary bio, Ray talks about the name of the restaurant, why it had to be located in Corktown, why it recently closed, and what chef Williams is up to now. For more on chef Kate Williams and Lady of the House, visit spoonmob.com/katewilliams. For all things Spoon Mob, visit spoonmob.com and make sure to follow us on Instagram (@spoonmob), Twitter (@spoonmob1), and Facebook (@spoonmob).
[FOOD, TRAVEL, CHEFS, INTERVIEWS] SPOON MOB | Episode 109 - Restaurant Review - Speck Italian Eatery 2
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On this week's restaurant review, Ray recaps his most recent trip to Speck Italian Eatery which is now run by executive chef Olivia Hamann. Ray gives as much insight into her background as he can before talking about the restaurants covid set up and breaking down the dishes, including the long sought after squid ink pasta. For more on chef Olivia Hamann and Speck Italian Eatery, visit spoonmob.com/oliviahamann. For all things Spoon Mob, visit spoonmob.com and make sure to follow us on Instagram (@spoonmob), Twitter (@spoonmob1), and Facebook (@spoonmob).
[FOOD, TRAVEL, CHEFS, INTERVIEWS] SPOON MOB | Episode 109 - Restaurant Review - Speck Italian Eatery 2
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On this week's restaurant review, Ray recaps his most recent trip to Speck Italian Eatery which is now run by executive chef Olivia Hamann. Ray gives as much insight into her background as he can before talking about the restaurants covid set up and breaking down the dishes, including the long sought after squid ink pasta. For more on chef Olivia Hamann and Speck Italian Eatery, visit spoonmob.com/oliviahamann. For all things Spoon Mob, visit spoonmob.com and make sure to follow us on Instagram (@spoonmob), Twitter (@spoonmob1), and Facebook (@spoonmob).
[FOOD, TRAVEL, CHEFS, INTERVIEWS] SPOON MOB | Episode 108 - Restaurant Review - Ray Ray's Hog Pit
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On this week's restaurant review, Ray talks about Columbus's own Ray Ray's Hog Pit. Ray recaps chef owner James "Ray Ray" Andersons career which started at a German restaurant before opening and closing a few different restaurants of his own. Then he launched the Ray Ray's food cart before expanding into what is now four locations with a brick and mortar restaurant forthcoming. Ray then gives his take on the Hog Pit's offerings, highlighting the Sunday brisket, dry rubbed wings, and hot link sandwich. For more on chef James Anderson and Ray Ray's Hog Pit, visit spoonmob.com/jamesanderson. For all things Spoon Mob, visit spoonmob.com and make sure to follow us on Instagram (@spoonmob), Twitter (@spoonmob1), and Facebook (@spoonmob).
[FOOD, TRAVEL, CHEFS, INTERVIEWS] SPOON MOB | Episode 108 - Restaurant Review - Ray Ray's Hog Pit
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On this week's restaurant review, Ray talks about Columbus's own Ray Ray's Hog Pit. Ray recaps chef owner James "Ray Ray" Andersons career which started at a German restaurant before opening and closing a few different restaurants of his own. Then he launched the Ray Ray's food cart before expanding into what is now four locations with a brick and mortar restaurant forthcoming. Ray then gives his take on the Hog Pit's offerings, highlighting the Sunday brisket, dry rubbed wings, and hot link sandwich. For more on chef James Anderson and Ray Ray's Hog Pit, visit spoonmob.com/jamesanderson. For all things Spoon Mob, visit spoonmob.com and make sure to follow us on Instagram (@spoonmob), Twitter (@spoonmob1), and Facebook (@spoonmob).
[FOOD, TRAVEL, CHEFS, INTERVIEWS] SPOON MOB | Episode 107 - Restaurant Review - Ghostwriter Public House
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On this week's restaurant review, Ray talks about Ghostwriter Public House, a gem of a new restaurant in the Columbus Ohio suburb of Johnstown Ohio. Ray talks about chef Brett Fife's career, his nine year stay at Lindey's, how the Blankemeyer's convinced him to be the chef of their Crow Works Furniture backed restaurant, and all of Ghostwriter's design elements before breaking down his first visit. For more on chef Brett Fife and Ghostwriter Public House, visit spoonmob.com/brettfife. For all things Spoon Mob, visit spoonmob.com and make sure to follow us on Instagram (@spoonmob), Twitter (@spoonmob1), and Facebook (@spoonmob).
[FOOD, TRAVEL, CHEFS, INTERVIEWS] SPOON MOB | Episode 107 - Restaurant Review - Ghostwriter Public House
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On this week's restaurant review, Ray talks about Ghostwriter Public House, a gem of a new restaurant in the Columbus Ohio suburb of Johnstown Ohio. Ray talks about chef Brett Fife's career, his nine year stay at Lindey's, how the Blankemeyer's convinced him to be the chef of their Crow Works Furniture backed restaurant, and all of Ghostwriter's design elements before breaking down his first visit. For more on chef Brett Fife and Ghostwriter Public House, visit spoonmob.com/brettfife. For all things Spoon Mob, visit spoonmob.com and make sure to follow us on Instagram (@spoonmob), Twitter (@spoonmob1), and Facebook (@spoonmob).
[FOOD, TRAVEL, CHEFS, INTERVIEWS] SPOON MOB | Episode 106 - Restaurant Review - Chapman's Eat Market 4 "A Journey Through Vietnam"
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On this week's restaurant review, Ray talks about the recent special menu "A Journey Through Vietnam" at Chapman's Eat Market that was inspired by chef Matt Larkin living in the country for almost seven years. For more on chef Matt Larkin and the "A Journey Through Vietnam" menu at Chapman's Eat Market, visit spoonmob.com/mattlarkin. For all things Spoon Mob, visit spoonmob.com and make sure to follow us on Instagram (@spoonmob), Twitter (@spoonmob1), and Facebook (@spoonmob).
[FOOD, TRAVEL, CHEFS, INTERVIEWS] SPOON MOB | Episode 106 - Restaurant Review - Chapman's Eat Market 4 "A Journey Through Vietnam"
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On this week's restaurant review, Ray talks about the recent special menu "A Journey Through Vietnam" at Chapman's Eat Market that was inspired by chef Matt Larkin living in the country for almost seven years. For more on chef Matt Larkin and the "A Journey Through Vietnam" menu at Chapman's Eat Market, visit spoonmob.com/mattlarkin. For all things Spoon Mob, visit spoonmob.com and make sure to follow us on Instagram (@spoonmob), Twitter (@spoonmob1), and Facebook (@spoonmob).
[FOOD, TRAVEL, CHEFS, INTERVIEWS] SPOON MOB | Episode 106 - Restaurant Review - Chapman's Eat Market 4 "A Journey Through Vietnam"
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On this week's restaurant review, Ray talks about the recent special menu "A Journey Through Vietnam" at Chapman's Eat Market that was inspired by chef Matt Larkin living in the country for almost seven years. For more on chef Matt Larkin and the "A Journey Through Vietnam" menu at Chapman's Eat Market, visit spoonmob.com/mattlarkin. For all things Spoon Mob, visit spoonmob.com and make sure to follow us on Instagram (@spoonmob), Twitter (@spoonmob1), and Facebook (@spoonmob).
[FOOD, TRAVEL, CHEFS, INTERVIEWS] SPOON MOB | Episode 106 - Restaurant Review - Chapman's Eat Market 4 "A Journey Through Vietnam"
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On this week's restaurant review, Ray talks about the recent special menu "A Journey Through Vietnam" at Chapman's Eat Market that was inspired by chef Matt Larkin living in the country for almost seven years. For more on chef Matt Larkin and the "A Journey Through Vietnam" menu at Chapman's Eat Market, visit spoonmob.com/mattlarkin. For all things Spoon Mob, visit spoonmob.com and make sure to follow us on Instagram (@spoonmob), Twitter (@spoonmob1), and Facebook (@spoonmob).
[FOOD, TRAVEL, CHEFS, INTERVIEWS] SPOON MOB | Episode 105 - Chefs & Guests - Chef Josh Dalton of Veritas
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On this episode of Spoon Mob's Chefs & Guests podcast series, Ray talks with Veritas executive chef and owner chef Josh Dalton about getting his start cooking in Columbus, eventually buying 1808 American Bistro, opening Veritas Tavern, moving Veritas downtown, opening The Citizens Trust, partnering with Edwards Companies, opening Speck Italian Eatery, navigating covid, Birdhouse, the upcoming French restaurant, the wine shop Accent, what's next for all of it, Top Chef, the James Beard Awards, Michelin stars, and memorable restaurant experiences before answering the guest questions. For more on chef Josh Dalton and all his restaurants, visit spoonmob.com/joshdalton and follow him on Instagram @veritas614, @speck_italian, @1808bistro, @baratthebistro, @thecitizenstrust & @accentwine. Visit veritasrestaurant.com, speckrestaurant.com, 1808americanrbistro.com & thecitizenstrust.com for menu details, reservations, and online ordering. For all things Spoon Mob, visit spoonmob.com and make sure to follow us on Instagram (@spoonmob), Twitter (@spoonmob1), and Facebook (@spoonmob).
[FOOD, TRAVEL, CHEFS, INTERVIEWS] SPOON MOB | Episode 105 - Chefs & Guests - Chef Josh Dalton of Veritas
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On this episode of Spoon Mob's Chefs & Guests podcast series, Ray talks with Veritas executive chef and owner chef Josh Dalton about getting his start cooking in Columbus, eventually buying 1808 American Bistro, opening Veritas Tavern, moving Veritas downtown, opening The Citizens Trust, partnering with Edwards Companies, opening Speck Italian Eatery, navigating covid, Birdhouse, the upcoming French restaurant, the wine shop Accent, what's next for all of it, Top Chef, the James Beard Awards, Michelin stars, and memorable restaurant experiences before answering the guest questions. For more on chef Josh Dalton and all his restaurants, visit spoonmob.com/joshdalton and follow him on Instagram @veritas614, @speck_italian, @1808bistro, @baratthebistro, @thecitizenstrust & @accentwine. Visit veritasrestaurant.com, speckrestaurant.com, 1808americanrbistro.com & thecitizenstrust.com for menu details, reservations, and online ordering. For all things Spoon Mob, visit spoonmob.com and make sure to follow us on Instagram (@spoonmob), Twitter (@spoonmob1), and Facebook (@spoonmob).
[FOOD, TRAVEL, CHEFS, INTERVIEWS] SPOON MOB | Episode 104 - Parts Now Known - Vietnam
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On this weeks episode of Parts Now Known Ray and Ben recap the Vietnam episode but first make apologies for teasing an appearance by former President Barack Obama which actually happens on the Hanoi episode a few seasons down the road. Once that's done the guys talk about Vietnamese food, the Vietnam War, Dead Set On Life with Matty Matheson, the COVID vaccine rollout in Ohio, and Tenet before going through the categories, updating the episode rankings, and giving an update on what's to come with the Chefs & Guests series. For all things Spoon Mob, visit spoonmob.com and make sure to follow us on Instagram (@spoonmob), Twitter (@spoonmob1), and Facebook (@spoonmob).
[FOOD, TRAVEL, CHEFS, INTERVIEWS] SPOON MOB | Episode 104 - Parts Now Known - Vietnam
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On this weeks episode of Parts Now Known Ray and Ben recap the Vietnam episode but first make apologies for teasing an appearance by former President Barack Obama which actually happens on the Hanoi episode a few seasons down the road. Once that's done the guys talk about Vietnamese food, the Vietnam War, Dead Set On Life with Matty Matheson, the COVID vaccine rollout in Ohio, and Tenet before going through the categories, updating the episode rankings, and giving an update on what's to come with the Chefs & Guests series. For all things Spoon Mob, visit spoonmob.com and make sure to follow us on Instagram (@spoonmob), Twitter (@spoonmob1), and Facebook (@spoonmob).
[FOOD, TRAVEL, CHEFS, INTERVIEWS] Spoon Mob | Episode 100 - Chefs & Guests - Chef Alex Seidel of Fruition
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On the latest episode of Spoon Mob's Chefs & Guests podcast series, Ray talks with executive chef, founder, and owner of Denver Colorado's Fruition, Fruition Farms Creamery, Mercantile Dining & Provision, Fudmill, and Chook Charcoal Chicken restaurants chef Alex Seidel. Ray and Alex talk about how he got started cooking, BS'ing his way into running his first kitchen, why he chose to go to culinary school in Portland Oregon, moving to Vail and running Sweet Basil, jumping on the opportunity to buy and own a restaurant of his own, all the work that went into opening Fruition, buying a farm, opening Mercantile, starting Fudmill, finally winning a James Beard Award, the thought process behind Chook, combating covid from a restaurant perspective, reopening restaurants, hiring during a pandemic, picking up pottery, and what's next for all of his businesses before answering the universal eight guest questions. For more on chef Alex Seidel and all his restaurants, visit spoonmob.com/alexseidel and follow him on Instagram @bigseidel, @claydustcooks, @fruitionrestaurant, @fruitionfarmscreamery, @mercantiledenver, @fudmill, & @chookchicken. Visit fruitionrestaurant.com, fruitionfarmscreamery.com, mercantiledenver.com, fudmill.com, & chookchicken.com for menu details, reservations, and online ordering. For all things Spoon Mob, visit spoonmob.com and make sure to follow us on Instagram (@spoonmob), Twitter (@spoonmob1), and Facebook (@spoonmob).
[FOOD, TRAVEL, CHEFS, INTERVIEWS] Spoon Mob | Episode 100 - Chefs & Guests - Chef Alex Seidel of Fruition
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On the latest episode of Spoon Mob's Chefs & Guests podcast series, Ray talks with executive chef, founder, and owner of Denver Colorado's Fruition, Fruition Farms Creamery, Mercantile Dining & Provision, Fudmill, and Chook Charcoal Chicken restaurants chef Alex Seidel. Ray and Alex talk about how he got started cooking, BS'ing his way into running his first kitchen, why he chose to go to culinary school in Portland Oregon, moving to Vail and running Sweet Basil, jumping on the opportunity to buy and own a restaurant of his own, all the work that went into opening Fruition, buying a farm, opening Mercantile, starting Fudmill, finally winning a James Beard Award, the thought process behind Chook, combating covid from a restaurant perspective, reopening restaurants, hiring during a pandemic, picking up pottery, and what's next for all of his businesses before answering the universal eight guest questions. For more on chef Alex Seidel and all his restaurants, visit spoonmob.com/alexseidel and follow him on Instagram @bigseidel, @claydustcooks, @fruitionrestaurant, @fruitionfarmscreamery, @mercantiledenver, @fudmill, & @chookchicken. Visit fruitionrestaurant.com, fruitionfarmscreamery.com, mercantiledenver.com, fudmill.com, & chookchicken.com for menu details, reservations, and online ordering. For all things Spoon Mob, visit spoonmob.com and make sure to follow us on Instagram (@spoonmob), Twitter (@spoonmob1), and Facebook (@spoonmob).
[FOOD, TRAVEL, CHEFS, INTERVIEWS] Spoon Mob | Episode 99 - Parts Now Known - The Bronx
NSFW (Language)
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We're back but The Bronx episode will likely be one of our five least favorite episodes of the series. Despite that we turn water in to wine by covering Barron Ambrosia, debating whoppers vs dave's double, the Desus scenes, some facts about The Bronx, and debut a new segment called "A Grain of Salt with Ben" along with checking off the categories and updating the episode rankings. For all things Spoon Mob, visit spoonmob.com and make sure to follow us on Instagram (@spoonmob), Twitter (@spoonmob1), and Facebook (@spoonmob).
[FOOD, TRAVEL, CHEFS, INTERVIEWS] Spoon Mob | Episode 99 - Parts Now Known - The Bronx
NSFW (Language)
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We're back but The Bronx episode will likely be one of our five least favorite episodes of the series. Despite that we turn water in to wine by covering Barron Ambrosia, debating whoppers vs dave's double, the Desus scenes, some facts about The Bronx, and debut a new segment called "A Grain of Salt with Ben" along with checking off the categories and updating the episode rankings. For all things Spoon Mob, visit spoonmob.com and make sure to follow us on Instagram (@spoonmob), Twitter (@spoonmob1), and Facebook (@spoonmob).
[FOOD, TRAVEL, CHEFS, INTERVIEWS] Spoon Mob | Episode 98 - Restaurant Review - The French Laundry
NSFW (Some Language)
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On this week's epic restaurant review pod, Ray talks about one of, if not, the most important restaurant ever in the U.S., Thomas Keller's The French Laundry. Ray explains why The French Laundry is so important to the culinary industry at large, Keller's upbringing at the hand of his mother, bouncing between the northeast and Florida in the summer and winter seasons, staging in France, his three failed attempts at owning his own restaurant, moving out to the west coast, fundraising to buy The French Laundry, the restaurants word of mouth success that translated into every culinary accolade and award imaginable, expansion, mentoring the U.S. culinary olympic team, self promotion and marketing, reflecting on the passing of his father, expansion and contraction of the restaurant group, and who might take succeed Keller when he passes. Then Ray provided background on current chef de cuisine David Breeden before recounting his experience at the restaurant, explaining why he liked dining at Per Se in New York City better, the disapointment of being seated under an A/C vent, and teases a future story involving Katie during their dinner. For more on chef Thomas Keller, chef David Breeden and The French Laundry visit spoomob.com/thomaskeller and/or spoonmob.com/davidbreeden.
For all things Spoon Mob, visit spoonmob.com. Follow us on Instagram (@spoonmob), Twitter (@spoonmob1), Facebook (@spoonmob) and YouTube (Spoon Mob). Subscribe, download, rate, and review previous episodes from wherever else you get your podcasts from (Apple & Spotify). Send in feedback, questions, and comments by using the portal on the website located at spoonmob.com/contact. As always, we are extremely grateful to each and everyone of our loyal listeners, a.k.a SPOONIES, and appreciate all their help in spreading the word about the Spoon Mob website and Spoon Mob podcast!
[FOOD, TRAVEL, CHEFS, INTERVIEWS] Spoon Mob | Episode 98 - Restaurant Review - The French Laundry
NSFW (Some Language)
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On this week's epic restaurant review pod, Ray talks about one of, if not, the most important restaurant ever in the U.S., Thomas Keller's The French Laundry. Ray explains why The French Laundry is so important to the culinary industry at large, Keller's upbringing at the hand of his mother, bouncing between the northeast and Florida in the summer and winter seasons, staging in France, his three failed attempts at owning his own restaurant, moving out to the west coast, fundraising to buy The French Laundry, the restaurants word of mouth success that translated into every culinary accolade and award imaginable, expansion, mentoring the U.S. culinary olympic team, self promotion and marketing, reflecting on the passing of his father, expansion and contraction of the restaurant group, and who might take succeed Keller when he passes. Then Ray provided background on current chef de cuisine David Breeden before recounting his experience at the restaurant, explaining why he liked dining at Per Se in New York City better, the disapointment of being seated under an A/C vent, and teases a future story involving Katie during their dinner. For more on chef Thomas Keller, chef David Breeden and The French Laundry visit spoomob.com/thomaskeller and/or spoonmob.com/davidbreeden.
For all things Spoon Mob, visit spoonmob.com. Follow us on Instagram (@spoonmob), Twitter (@spoonmob1), Facebook (@spoonmob) and YouTube (Spoon Mob). Subscribe, download, rate, and review previous episodes from wherever else you get your podcasts from (Apple & Spotify). Send in feedback, questions, and comments by using the portal on the website located at spoonmob.com/contact. As always, we are extremely grateful to each and everyone of our loyal listeners, a.k.a SPOONIES, and appreciate all their help in spreading the word about the Spoon Mob website and Spoon Mob podcast!
[FOOD, TRAVEL, CHEFS, INTERVIEWS] Spoon Mob | Episode 97 - Restaurant Review - Cleaver
NSFW (Some Language)
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On this week's restaurant review, Ray talks about his two visits to one of Columbus's newest restaurants Cleaver. Ray talks about the news that broke after chef Jay Kleven came on the podcast, breakdown the dishes from the "Dinner Party", and reviews the recent take home meal. For more on chef Jay Kleven and Cleaver, visit spoonmob.com/jaykleven.
For all things Spoon Mob, visit spoonmob.com. Follow us on Instagram (@spoonmob), Twitter (@spoonmob1), Facebook (@spoonmob) and YouTube (Spoon Mob). Subscribe, download, rate, and review previous episodes from wherever else you get your podcasts from (Apple & Spotify). Send in feedback, questions, and comments by using the portal on the website located at spoonmob.com/contact. As always, we are extremely grateful to each and everyone of our loyal listeners, a.k.a SPOONIES, and appreciate all their help in spreading the word about the Spoon Mob website and Spoon Mob podcast!
[FOOD, TRAVEL, CHEFS, INTERVIEWS] Spoon Mob | Episode 97 - Restaurant Review - Cleaver
NSFW (Some Language)
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On this week's restaurant review, Ray talks about his two visits to one of Columbus's newest restaurants Cleaver. Ray talks about the news that broke after chef Jay Kleven came on the podcast, breakdown the dishes from the "Dinner Party", and reviews the recent take home meal. For more on chef Jay Kleven and Cleaver, visit spoonmob.com/jaykleven.
For all things Spoon Mob, visit spoonmob.com. Follow us on Instagram (@spoonmob), Twitter (@spoonmob1), Facebook (@spoonmob) and YouTube (Spoon Mob). Subscribe, download, rate, and review previous episodes from wherever else you get your podcasts from (Apple & Spotify). Send in feedback, questions, and comments by using the portal on the website located at spoonmob.com/contact. As always, we are extremely grateful to each and everyone of our loyal listeners, a.k.a SPOONIES, and appreciate all their help in spreading the word about the Spoon Mob website and Spoon Mob podcast!
[FOOD, TRAVEL, CHEFS, INTERVIEWS] Spoon Mob | Episode 96 - Chefs & Guests - Chef Matthew Spinner of Bar Oni
NSFW (Some Language)
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On this episode of Spoon Mob's Chefs & Guests podcast series, Ray talks with executive chef and co-owner of the Tremont located Bar Oni, the notoriously NSFW chef Matthew Spinner. They chat about PPP loans, how he got started in the industry, working in Cleveland, staging overseas, working in San Francisco, opening Park Tavern, getting fired, moving to Chicago, his time at Next, moving back home to Cleveland, being offered to take over as chef at Ushabu, going PhD level deep on researching Japanese cuisine and culture, pivoting to a neighborhood Izakaya, and the recent launch of Conforti before answering the guest questions, telling one of the best Anthony Bourdain stories you'll ever here from anyone in the industry, and absolutely eviscerating (rightfully so) GrubHub.
For more on chef Matthew Spinner and Bar Oni, visit spoonmob.com/matthewspinner and follow him on Instagram @roast_baste_killah, @bar.oni.izakaya, & @conforti_togo. Visit bar-oni.com and confortitogo.com for menu details and online ordering.
For all things Spoon Mob, visit spoonmob.com. Follow us on Instagram (@spoonmob), Twitter (@spoonmob1), Facebook (@spoonmob) and YouTube (Spoon Mob). Subscribe, download, rate, and review previous episodes from wherever else you get your podcasts from (Apple & Spotify). Send in feedback, questions, and comments by using the portal on the website located at spoonmob.com/contact. As always, we are extremely grateful to each and everyone of our loyal listeners, a.k.a SPOONIES, and appreciate all their help in spreading the word about the Spoon Mob website and Spoon Mob podcast!
[FOOD, TRAVEL, CHEFS, INTERVIEWS] Spoon Mob | Episode 96 - Chefs & Guests - Chef Matthew Spinner of Bar Oni
NSFW (Some Language)
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On this episode of Spoon Mob's Chefs & Guests podcast series, Ray talks with executive chef and co-owner of the Tremont located Bar Oni, the notoriously NSFW chef Matthew Spinner. They chat about PPP loans, how he got started in the industry, working in Cleveland, staging overseas, working in San Francisco, opening Park Tavern, getting fired, moving to Chicago, his time at Next, moving back home to Cleveland, being offered to take over as chef at Ushabu, going PhD level deep on researching Japanese cuisine and culture, pivoting to a neighborhood Izakaya, and the recent launch of Conforti before answering the guest questions, telling one of the best Anthony Bourdain stories you'll ever here from anyone in the industry, and absolutely eviscerating (rightfully so) GrubHub.
For more on chef Matthew Spinner and Bar Oni, visit spoonmob.com/matthewspinner and follow him on Instagram @roast_baste_killah, @bar.oni.izakaya, & @conforti_togo. Visit bar-oni.com and confortitogo.com for menu details and online ordering.
For all things Spoon Mob, visit spoonmob.com. Follow us on Instagram (@spoonmob), Twitter (@spoonmob1), Facebook (@spoonmob) and YouTube (Spoon Mob). Subscribe, download, rate, and review previous episodes from wherever else you get your podcasts from (Apple & Spotify). Send in feedback, questions, and comments by using the portal on the website located at spoonmob.com/contact. As always, we are extremely grateful to each and everyone of our loyal listeners, a.k.a SPOONIES, and appreciate all their help in spreading the word about the Spoon Mob website and Spoon Mob podcast!
[FOOD, TRAVEL, CHEFS, INTERVIEWS] Spoon Mob | Episode 96 - Chefs & Guests - Chef Matthew Spinner of Bar Oni
NSFW (Some Language)
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On this episode of Spoon Mob's Chefs & Guests podcast series, Ray talks with executive chef and co-owner of the Tremont located Bar Oni, the notoriously NSFW chef Matthew Spinner. They chat about PPP loans, how he got started in the industry, working in Cleveland, staging overseas, working in San Francisco, opening Park Tavern, getting fired, moving to Chicago, his time at Next, moving back home to Cleveland, being offered to take over as chef at Ushabu, going PhD level deep on researching Japanese cuisine and culture, pivoting to a neighborhood Izakaya, and the recent launch of Conforti before answering the guest questions, telling one of the best Anthony Bourdain stories you'll ever here from anyone in the industry, and absolutely eviscerating (rightfully so) GrubHub.
For more on chef Matthew Spinner and Bar Oni, visit spoonmob.com/matthewspinner and follow him on Instagram @roast_baste_killah, @bar.oni.izakaya, & @conforti_togo. Visit bar-oni.com and confortitogo.com for menu details and online ordering.
For all things Spoon Mob, visit spoonmob.com. Follow us on Instagram (@spoonmob), Twitter (@spoonmob1), Facebook (@spoonmob) and YouTube (Spoon Mob). Subscribe, download, rate, and review previous episodes from wherever else you get your podcasts from (Apple & Spotify). Send in feedback, questions, and comments by using the portal on the website located at spoonmob.com/contact. As always, we are extremely grateful to each and everyone of our loyal listeners, a.k.a SPOONIES, and appreciate all their help in spreading the word about the Spoon Mob website and Spoon Mob podcast!
[FOOD, TRAVEL, CHEFS, INTERVIEWS] Spoon Mob | Episode 96 - Chefs & Guests - Chef Matthew Spinner of Bar Oni
NSFW (Some Language)
Spotify // Apple Podcasts // Amazon // Stitcher // Breaker
On this episode of Spoon Mob's Chefs & Guests podcast series, Ray talks with executive chef and co-owner of the Tremont located Bar Oni, the notoriously NSFW chef Matthew Spinner. They chat about PPP loans, how he got started in the industry, working in Cleveland, staging overseas, working in San Francisco, opening Park Tavern, getting fired, moving to Chicago, his time at Next, moving back home to Cleveland, being offered to take over as chef at Ushabu, going PhD level deep on researching Japanese cuisine and culture, pivoting to a neighborhood Izakaya, and the recent launch of Conforti before answering the guest questions, telling one of the best Anthony Bourdain stories you'll ever here from anyone in the industry, and absolutely eviscerating (rightfully so) GrubHub.
For more on chef Matthew Spinner and Bar Oni, visit spoonmob.com/matthewspinner and follow him on Instagram @roast_baste_killah, @bar.oni.izakaya, & @conforti_togo. Visit bar-oni.com and confortitogo.com for menu details and online ordering.
For all things Spoon Mob, visit spoonmob.com. Follow us on Instagram (@spoonmob), Twitter (@spoonmob1), Facebook (@spoonmob) and YouTube (Spoon Mob). Subscribe, download, rate, and review previous episodes from wherever else you get your podcasts from (Apple & Spotify). Send in feedback, questions, and comments by using the portal on the website located at spoonmob.com/contact. As always, we are extremely grateful to each and everyone of our loyal listeners, a.k.a SPOONIES, and appreciate all their help in spreading the word about the Spoon Mob website and Spoon Mob podcast!
[FOOD, TRAVEL, CHEFS, INTERVIEWS] Spoon Mob | Episode 95 - Parts Now Known - Shanghai
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NSFW (Some Language)
On the first episode of Parts Now Known season 4, Ray and Ben recap the Shanghai episode. The guys talk about China's economy, Xiaolongbao, soy, authentic Chinese and Shanghai food, millionaires and billionaires, the awkward dinner scene with Tim, China's buying power, the wedding scene, and more before breaking down the categories and updating their episode rankings.
For all things Spoon Mob, visit spoonmob.com. Follow us on Instagram (@spoonmob), Twitter (@spoonmob1), Facebook (@spoonmob) and YouTube (Spoon Mob). Subscribe, download, rate, and review previous episodes from wherever else you get your podcasts from (Apple & Spotify). Send in feedback, questions, and comments by using the portal on the website located at spoonmob.com/contact. As always, we are extremely grateful to each and everyone of our loyal listeners, a.k.a SPOONIES, and appreciate all their help in spreading the word about the Spoon Mob website and Spoon Mob podcast!
[FOOD, TRAVEL, CHEFS, INTERVIEWS] Spoon Mob | Episode 95 - Parts Now Known - Shanghai
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NSFW (Some Language)
On the first episode of Parts Now Known season 4, Ray and Ben recap the Shanghai episode. The guys talk about China's economy, Xiaolongbao, soy, authentic Chinese and Shanghai food, millionaires and billionaires, the awkward dinner scene with Tim, China's buying power, the wedding scene, and more before breaking down the categories and updating their episode rankings.
For all things Spoon Mob, visit spoonmob.com. Follow us on Instagram (@spoonmob), Twitter (@spoonmob1), Facebook (@spoonmob) and YouTube (Spoon Mob). Subscribe, download, rate, and review previous episodes from wherever else you get your podcasts from (Apple & Spotify). Send in feedback, questions, and comments by using the portal on the website located at spoonmob.com/contact. As always, we are extremely grateful to each and everyone of our loyal listeners, a.k.a SPOONIES, and appreciate all their help in spreading the word about the Spoon Mob website and Spoon Mob podcast!
[FOOD, TRAVEL, CHEFS, INTERVIEWS] Spoon Mob | Episode 95 - Parts Now Known - Shanghai
Spotify // Apple Podcasts // Amazon // Stitcher // Breaker
NSFW (Some Language)
On the first episode of Parts Now Known season 4, Ray and Ben recap the Shanghai episode. The guys talk about China's economy, Xiaolongbao, soy, authentic Chinese and Shanghai food, millionaires and billionaires, the awkward dinner scene with Tim, China's buying power, the wedding scene, and more before breaking down the categories and updating their episode rankings.
For all things Spoon Mob, visit spoonmob.com. Follow us on Instagram (@spoonmob), Twitter (@spoonmob1), Facebook (@spoonmob) and YouTube (Spoon Mob). Subscribe, download, rate, and review previous episodes from wherever else you get your podcasts from (Apple & Spotify). Send in feedback, questions, and comments by using the portal on the website located at spoonmob.com/contact. As always, we are extremely grateful to each and everyone of our loyal listeners, a.k.a SPOONIES, and appreciate all their help in spreading the word about the Spoon Mob website and Spoon Mob podcast!
[FOOD] Spoon Mob | Episode 89 - Parts Now Known Brazil
NSFW
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Every week we re-watch an Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown episode and recap it.
On the season finale Parts Now Known season 3, we make some caipirinha's, kick back and recap the Bahia episode. Ray and Ben talk about the weird Master Shredder scene, Ernest aka Jim Varney, hand line fishing, blow fish, Dan Rather, filming Brazilian butts, Lobster Wars, art museums, The Beetles, U.S. beaches, the food, and hiring a boat to day trip to a private island before breaking down the categories and updating their episode rankings.
[FOOD] Spoon Mob | Episode 85 - Chefs & Guests - Chef Kevin Wang of Akatsuki
NSFW (language)
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Every week we re-watch an Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown episode and recap it.
On this episode of Spoon Mob's Chefs & Guests podcast series, Ray talks with sushi chef Kevin Wang of the private catering restaurant Akatsuki and a soon to be open yet to be announced Cleveland restaurant. They talk about Kevin moving from Taiwan to Wadworth Ohio, his first job working at his aunt and uncle's restaurant, moving between Columbus and Cleveland, his career in tech that never came to be, how he decided on sushi as his culinary genre of choice, learning sushi by working in different restaurants, working in Cleveland, working in Columbus, why Salt & Pine didn't work, interviewing in New York City, launching a private catering company in Akatsuki, hosting a pop up restaurant event, things to look for at a good sushi restaurant, the best sushi restaurant in Columbus, his idea for his own restaurant, and this latest opportunity for him in Cleveland before Kevin answers the 8 chef questions. For more on chef Kevin Wang visit spoonmob.com/kevinwang and follow him on Instagram @akatsuki_sushi.
For all things Spoon Mob, visit spoonmob.com. Follow us on Instagram (@spoonmob), Twitter (@spoonmob1), Facebook (@spoonmob) and YouTube (Spoon Mob). Subscribe, download, rate, and review previous episodes from wherever else you get your podcasts from (Apple & Spotify). Send in feedback, questions, and comments by using the portal on the website located at spoonmob.com/contact. As always, we are extremely grateful to each and everyone of our loyal listeners, a.k.a SPOONIES, and appreciate all their help in spreading the word about the Spoon Mob website and Spoon Mob podcast!
[FOOD] Spoon Mob | Episode 89 - Parts Now Known Bahia
NSFW
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Every week we re-watch an Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown episode and recap it.
On the season finale Parts Now Known season 3, we make some caipirinha's, kick back and recap the Bahia episode. Ray and Ben talk about the weird Master Shredder scene, Ernest aka Jim Varney, hand line fishing, blow fish, Dan Rather, filming Brazilian butts, Lobster Wars, art museums, The Beetles, U.S. beaches, the food, and hiring a boat to day trip to a private island before breaking down the categories and updating their episode rankings.
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