Eric Hagyard of Pott Wine was first entranced by alcoholic beverages at a young age, fascinated by the labels adorning the bottles while shopping with his father. Years later, while visiting his sister in California, he had a sensory epiphany t

Bryan H, Brewer and Richard B, Elizabeth ST Brewery

Jan 29th, 2010 45m 4s

Bryan Hermansson and Richard Brewer-Hay, two SF-based beer brewers (no, really), talk about the state of home-brewing and beer culture in the Bay Area and beyond. Bryan is trained as a Bio Engineer, but has evolved into a beer brewer. He is loc

Ben Kaminsky, Barismo/Ritual

Jan 22nd, 2010 47m 35s

We talk about the state of the specialty coffee industry with Ben Kaminsky, coffee taster (the 2009 United States Cup Tasting Champion) and consultant, a founder of Barismo in Boston, and now working at Ritual Roasters, based right here in the

Kitty Greenwald, Montalvo Arts Center

Jan 9th, 2010 47m 6s

Kitty Greenwald, culinary fellow at the Montalvo Arts Center in Saratoga, California, discusses her fellowship, what brought her there, and what projects the future holds for her. According to her bio:“Kitty has worked in kitchens abroad and a

Sam Mogannam, Bi Rite Market

Dec 31st, 2009 39m 46s

Sam Mogannam, owner of Bi Rite Market, Bi Rite Creamery, and 18 Reasons, is a native San Franciscan who grew up working in Bi-Rite when his father owned the store. He started working there when he was six and vowed not to return when he was 18.

Food Dude SF

Dec 14th, 2009 51m 8s

The star and producer of local web food review show Food Dude SF talk about their search for inexpensive and delicious grub in San Francisco. Check out the Dude’s bio:“The San Francisco Food Dude is on a mission to find the best inexpensive fo

Kim Kissling, Food Stylist

Dec 4th, 2009 39m 25s

Since 1995, Kim Kissling’s artistry has been the centerpiece of more than 70 cookbooks, magazines, advertising campaigns, product packaging, television advertisements, and a feature film. Kim has worked with clients such as Dreyer’s, Annie Chun

Anthony Myint, Mission Street Food

Nov 6th, 2009 40m 39s

Anthony Myint, founder and head chef of SF’s innovative street food pop-up, talks about his story, trends in food, and running a pro-social business.

Leif Hedendal, Various Catering and Dining Projects

Nov 2nd, 2009 45m 24s

Leif, an SF-based cook about town, has cooked for Secret Dinners, the Secret Cafe, Noise In My Kitchen, Dinner Discussion, Food Loyal, Living Rooms Events, Olive Green Catering, Meatpaper magazine, and sometimes even Chez Panisse. He has been p

Shaun O’Sullivan, 21st Amendment Brewery

Oct 26th, 2009 40m 42s

This week, I talked (and drank) beer with Shaun O’Sullivan of San Francisco’s 21st Amendment Brewery. If you don’t know about Shaun, he’s been making great beers for years in the Bay Area (check out his official bio here), and has recently put

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