Now a tempting preview of Saturday’s mouthwatering show. It’s not, with profuse apologies, for dieters. If we’re successful we will hopefully leave you incredibly hungry and thirsty. In our case that’s probably a pretty good thing… As always, we greatly appreciate you being a part of our loyal listening audience. Truly couldn’t do it without you.
Jamie Schler is an award-winning writer specializing in food and culture, her stories inspired by her multicultural family and 35 years living between France and Italy, completely immersed in the culture. After years spent working in high-end gastronomic tourism and as an interpreter at a prestigious Parisian cooking school, and having married into a deeply traditional French family, Jamie has become an expert on French cuisine. For her first cookbook, Orange Appeal – Savory & Sweet, Jamie returned to her native Florida and her lifelong passion for the most versatile fruit of the citrus family, the extraordinary orange.
Orange County foodies know Anne Marie Panoringan as one of the insightful food and beverage contributors to the, now, sadly departed OC Weekly. Anne Marie is currently the new bi-monthly food columnist for Arts & Culture at Voice of OC. We’ll chat with her about her new post and two of her most recent articles.
The welcoming Irvine & Roberts Vineyards and winery is located in the picturesque Rogue Valley of Southern Oregon. It’s located just five miles from the heart of Ashland and the Oregon Shakespeare Festival. The new Irvine & Roberts tasting room on the property offers stunning views of the estate vineyards and the surrounding hills. Winemaker Vince Vidrine skillfully pulls the cork on Irvine & Roberts Vineyards for us.
“What’s old is new again. Restauration – Finely Crafted Food + Beverage is a combination of two of our favorite words that are defining pillars of the Long Beach community: restaurant+restore. Situated in the vibrant and creative stretch on 4th street between Cherry and Temple dubbed Retro Row, our little eatery brings the Long Beach family together to pay tribute to the American culinary spirit while embracing modern fare.” The establishment has recently relaunched after a thoughtful renovation necessitated by an unfortunate fire. Owner Dana Tanner joins us with the 411 what’s on the Restauration menu.
“Combining local, seasonal ingredients, artisan products and an expansive selection of premium regional wine, Napa Valley Grille recreates the charm, bounty and palates distinctive of West Coast wine country in a sophisticated setting within Westwood Village.” Veteran General Manager and Wine Director, Brian Cousins, and newly arrived Executive Chef Ben Diaz are our guests. Chef Ben’s new menu will launch in the coming weeks.
All of this and heaping helpings of extra deliciousness on this week’s not-to-miss show!
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