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The best part about running your own show like this is being able to decide who you highlight and have on. In an industry with so many people constantly working hard to deliver great experiences to guests, it is hard to tell every story out the
When it comes to the world of cocktails, creativity makes something simple into a magical experience for guests. Embedding emotion into drinks is a special talent that my guest, Jade Bustamante, excels at with abandon. She is wildly talented, a
The time has come once again for Orange County Restaurant Week! That special time of year when countless Orange County restaurants present inviting, special menus and dining options to guests in an effort to expose new diners to their spaces. I
I'm proud to welcome the immensely talented Chef Zach Scherer back to the show. Zach has been running his new pop-up as of late - Chrysalis - to continue to bring his highly coveted food to guests while he lays out the plans for his new brick-a
The world of food and drink is filled with beautiful items desired by many. This is especially true in the world of wine and premium butchery - enter Wagyu & Wine. Founder and industry veteran Justin Wilson joins the show to talk about bringing
With 2024 underway, it's only natural that we collectively look ahead. In the restaurant and hospitality business, though, we mustn't forget to look back and celebrate those who have endured. To survive a year in this world is an achievement -
A new year means new restaurants. This is always an exciting prospect as I believe a high tide raises all ships - however, I'd be lying if I didn't say that some openings are slightly more exciting than others. One that I have had my eye on for
Welcome to the 2nd Annual Deli Awards! What better way to end the year than by reflecting on all the wonderful things it brought us? No item reflects the hospitality industry better than the humble deli container, hence why it was chosen as the
The year is almost at an end, and as 2024 sits on the horizon, the time felt right to talk about it. This episode is all about you - or, more specifically, your questions, predictions, and more related to the year ahead. I gathered some of my f
There are good restaurants, and there are great restaurants. Then there are restaurants that challenge the entire notion of what a dining experience can be - Matsu, in Oceanside, CA, is this type of restaurant. It is not just a fantastic place
The joy of having your own podcast is you get to interview friends you want to celebrate - talented people who work so hard in the industry. They grind and hustle, all the while keeping customers happy, perfecting their craft, and being great p
I said a few episodes back that the episodes to the end of 2023 would be wine-filled, and that trend continues. I recently headed up to the Santa Barbara Vintner's Festival, and on the way up, I decided - very last minute, I might add - to brin
We are talking all things mead with Alex Gonzales of Honey Pot Meadery! This is a fun episode, because while they're a great many things I like to think I know about, mead is absolutely NOT one of them. I understand the concept, sure, but the i
In this episode, I am joined by the awesome husband and wife team behind The Wine Militiaand Militia Consulting, Lamar Engel and Sonja Strand-Engel. They are some of my favorite people to work with regarding wine, and beyond. They are professio
After a brief hiatus due to some unforeseen circumstances, it feels great to be back - and what a way to return as we head to Temecula, California, to talk all things wine! You would be forgiven if Temecula isn't the first wine region to come t
Locally acquired - Globally inspired. That's how they do things at Trevor's at the Tracks.This is more than a restaurant - it is a symbol of San Juan Capistrano. It is a love letter to history, tradition, and the region. Yet, it isn't stuck in
To my mind, the classic pizzeria is a glorious restaurant industry staple. For many, it is a glorious thing that acts as either a gateway restaurant to the world of dining, or for the older ones of us, a time capsule to memories past. They are
Recently I've been asked to guest host on another podcast that films in Orange County called the Taco Tuesday Podcast - an awesome new show featuring all things in and around the most favorite weekly holiday of those who enjoy a good time: Taco
Great cities are measured in several ways - for The Best Ceats this usually involves taking stock of the restaurants, bars, hotels, and other forms of hospitality and entertainment available for people to enjoy. One major piece of that puzzle,
In this episode, I welcome back a friend of The Best Ceats and a dear friend of mine, Chef Paige Riordan. She is a talented chef, and owner of Scarlet Kitchen & Lounge in Rancho Mission Viejo. I wanted to have her back on the show for a few rea
A new business is interesting - when that new business is a distillery, brewery, restaurant, bottle shop, and more? All in one location? In a city that desperately needs it? Count me in.That is why I am so happy to sit down with the team behind
I always love to welcome guests back to the show - I think it's good to see the ups and downs of the industry. This world moves very fast, and a lot can change for guests of this show. This is why it was so important to get Kevin Hammons and Cu
I have a special place in my heart for a local, family-run restaurant. The type of place that serves breakfast items all day, knows you and what you like to order, supports the local community, and more. Spots exactly like Chelas Mexican Kitche
The experience of a chef's table can be intimidating to the uninitiated. There can be a host of expectations that deter from an evening, but the team at Trust in Downtown Santa Ana is changing the notion of what people can expect from a night o
It is time for one of the biggest weeks of the year for restaurants here in Orange County as OC Restaurant Week returns! Running from March 5th through the 11th, restaurants from all over the county will be offering various specialized menus fo
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