Snacky Tunes

Tune in for a _ Snacky Tunes _ tradition, as esteemed guest Michael Whiteman is in studio discussing the much debated trends predicted for 2016. Michael Whiteman, president of the renowned Joseph Baum & Michael Whiteman Company, is considered this country’s leading food and restaurant consultant. With his partners of 37 years, he has forged a “world view” of an ever-changing industry. He is respected for a keen sense of architecture, design, social dynamics and consumer taste trends. His company’s best known projects include master planning and operation of the magical Rainbow Room atop Rockefeller Centers and all the restaurants in the New York World Trade Center. He also initiated the renewed Windows on the World project as served as design management and operations consultant there until 11 September 2001. A much sought-after speaker, he has lectured at Cornell University; at meetings of the International Council of Shopping Centers in three countries; at the Institute of International Research in Sing

Snacky Tunes is back for 2016 as host Greg Bresnitz welcomes Peter Meehan, Editor of Lucky Peach Magazine and musical guest Loose Buttons to the studio. Peter is the editorial director and cofounder of Lucky Peach. A former columnist for the New York Times, he is also the coauthor of numerous cookbooks, including the New York Times bestselling Momofuku, The Frankies Spuntino Kitchen Companion and Cooking Manual. He is also the author of Lucky Peach’s debut cookbook, Lucky Peach Presents: 101 Easy Asian Recipes. He resides in Manhattan with his wife and their two daughters and shares his latest experiences at the quarterly publication and plus details surrounding the EATING OUT LOUD event in Los Angeles. An evening of performances, food, and drinks inspired by the content of Lucky Peach, hosted by Lucky Peach editors Peter Meehan and Chris Ying, the event consists of two parts: a series of readings from Lucky Peach at the Million Dollar Theater by David Chang, Roy Choi, Kim Gordon, Jonathan Gold, Amelia Gray,

Kicking off the last Snacky Tunes episode of 2015, solo host Greg Bresnitz welcomes the Roebling Tea Room’s owner Sydney Silver and Chef Homer Murray to the studio for a chat about how their unlikely backgrounds brought them to one of the most iconic Brooklyn establishments.  They go on to to highlight their newest venture, River Styx, and what is next in the coming year!  In the second half of the show, Anni Rossi joins as musical guest.  An American singer, violist and keyboardist from Minnesota, she graduated from the Perpich Center for Arts Education in Golden Valley and is notable for her unique style of playing the viola and singing, often at the same time.  Anni shares details surrounding her uniquely constructed instrument as well as her newest release due in the spring. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

_ Snacky Tunes _ is coming at you from a parking lot in LA this week as host Darin Bresnitz is on the scene with Chefs Jon Shook and Vinny Dotolo of Animal, Son of a Gun, Jon and Vinny’s, Trois Mec, Petit Trois, Trois Familia, & Helen’s.  Jon and Vinny met in culinary school 15 years ago, where they share they first thought about opening a restaurant together. Chatting about opening animal, a wildly successful restaurant in Los Angeles, their next restaurant, Son of a Gun, a seafood-focused spot that is an homage to the fish shacks they grew up with in Florida, the duo have also partnered with Chef Ludo Lefebvre for delicious destinations. In the second half of the show, Greg welcomes Todd Goldstein AKA Arms to the studio talking his long history with Snacky Tunes and what he’s been up to since 2009! Todd has been writing and recording music under the name ARMS since 2004, which is a pretty long time if you think about it. His songs are sinewy and guitar-forward, with a wild energy and an sad core. His l

This week on Snacky Tunes , solo host Greg Bresnitz welcomes Roberto Deiaco to the studio, chef at East 12 Osteria.  Roberto Deiaco was most recently the Executive Chef at Armani/Ristorante 5th Avenue in New York City, one of the three meticulously built Giorgio Armani restaurants (the other two are in Milan and Tokyo). Chef Deiaco hails from the Dolomites in Northern Italy. Like most classically-trained European chefs, he started his training as a kitchen apprentice at the age of 14 and has had a phenomenal journey through the restaurant world.  Talking moon cycles, ingredients, and a hefty discussion on cooking with and acquiring the best truffles, Roberto explains how he crafts his menu around both black and white truffles. The Present are an NYC based electronic music duo consisting of Rusty Santos and Mina Ohashi.  The name is derived from their concept of creating the music they feel right now.  The Present’s versatile sound is characterized by Mina’s fervent vocals and Rusty’s production.  Distorted su

_ Snacky Tunes _ is back with a brand new episode featuring Chef Johnny Zone of Howlin’ Rays Hot Chicken and musical guest Jaye Bartell. Straight from the scene in Los Angeles, host Darin Bresnitz is in conversation with Johnny, talking his serious passion for fried chicken. An LA native, Johnny shares that he has worked under some of the best chefs in the world, including Thomas Keller, Gordon Ramsay and Nobu Matsuhisa.  Last year, during a stage at Sean Brock’s Husk in Nashville, a local chef introduced Johnny to Nashville Hot Chicken. It was instantaneous love. Johnny brought back tales of this hidden gem to LA and thus Howlin’ Rays was born. In the second half of the show, Greg Bresnitz welcomes musician Jaye Bartell to the studio.  Born in Massachusetts, Jaye Bartell moved to Asheville, NC, in the early 2000s where he began playing music among friends as a parallel activity to his work with poetry and other writing. Writing was his main focus for most of a decade—a time that involved constant traveling a

Puerto Rico Meets NYC on this week’s Snacky Tunes!  Solo host Greg Bresnitz is talking all things Puerto Rico with Marie Elena Martinez, founder of the Meets NYC events, Chefs Manolo Lopez, Pedro Alvarez, and Mixologist Lynette Marrero. Rounding out the celebration, Puerto Rico Meets NYC shared the bounty and beauty of this Caribbean island’s culinary legacy. By shedding light on Puerto Rico’s best chefs, the rums, and the accompanying food and travel intersection, Puerto Rico Meets NYC showed this sunny destination the epicurean respect and exposure it deserves. Tapping into the deep network of Nuyoricans inhabiting New York City and surrounding, these guests leave everyone hungry for more. Tune in for a rousing live performance from Bombayo as well, playing the traditional music of Puerto Rico with some amazing bomba music! “I’m from the countryside of the island some would call it, and there’s it’s really centered on family and all the joy of celebrating life and what our tradition is.” [11:50] “I think

This week on Snacky Tunes, tune in as Darin is on the ground in Los Angeles chatting up Rachael Ryen of The Los Angeles Donut Festival.  The event, which takes place October 3rd, brings together donut enthusiasts from around Los Angeles County to sample the best of the best that bakeries, restaurants and independent donut shops bring to the table. Though tickets are currently sold out, Darin tastes a few donuts on behalf of the listeners! In the second half of the show, Greg welcomes the band Belle Mare to the show for beautiful performances of select songs from their EP plus a new piece that’s due on their upcoming album.  Talking about their experience recording at the legendary Electric Lady Studios plus the reality of finding band members on Craigslist, this is a group you won’t want to miss.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week on Snacky Tunes, solo host Greg Bresnitz is in studio with Jon Gray, one of the founders and chefs of the unique culinary collective: Ghetto Gastro.  Comprised of young, enthusiastic chefs hailing from the Bronx, each member has put in time working in some of New York’s top kitchens and have since drawn inspiration from the Bronx to their own food.  Catering around the world, Jon shares highlights from the group’s culinary travels and some of the best plates they’ve made.  In the second half of the show, musical guest Steven Klavier joins the show. To the world of dance music, Steven Klavier brings sultry vocals through labels like Safer at Night, and Sweat It Out. Raised equally in the suburban church choir and the gay clubs of Downtown Philly, Klavier takes a unique stand as a NYC party boy with a heart of gold; a club savior with something to say. Heavily influenced by ’90s club divas like Robin S and CeCe Peniston and R&B icons Aaliyah and Ginuwine, Klavier creates enigmatic, infectious song

Snacky Tunes has gone Nordic! This week solo host Darin Bresnitz talks all things Scandinaviawith honorary co-host Justin Chearno (Four Horsemen) and guests Daniel Willis (The Clove Club), Mads Refslund (Acme NYC), and Kalle Bergman (Honest Cooking). Inspired by the upcoming North Festival going on in NYC at the end of the month, the guests relay what Nordic cuisine really brings to the table plus how the chefs have managed to successfully introduce the unique eats to the Big Apple. Conversation also includes thoughts on London fare and how the Brits are a force to contend with when it comes to delectable dishes. Tune in for an episode with international flair! This program was brought to you by Whole Foods Market.  > #### “One of the things that I think is important about Nordic cuisine is that instead of fine dining it’s more of a fun dining approach.” [43:40] “The differences are more regional than national… there’s a difference between Danish east coast and the Danish west coast.” [46:21] –Kalle Bergm

Snacky Tunes is back this week as Darin Bresnitz and Greg Bresnitz feature the first west coast food segment with Andrew Steinthal and Chris Stang, founders of The Infatuation. Launching in 2009, The Infatuation sought to bring a fresh voice to the world of restaurant reviewing where the regular, not super foodie people could turn to for honest and delicious opinions. Sharing how they initially met on the set of MTV’s TRL and eventually transitioned from the music industry to the food world, The Infatuation has become a successful app with branches in New York, San Francisco, Chicago, Denver and now, Los Angeles. In the second half of the show, Greg welcomes musical guest WALTZ to the studio. Talking about his upcoming release, WALTZ shares details on the recording process and how 1980s aerobics videos ultimately inspired the visual accompaniment to the album. Tune in for great live performances and catch WALTZ at Rough Trade on August 12! This program was brought to you by Edwards VA Ham. “I think it’s

Bringing the infamous BBQ Blow Out event to life in the studio, this week on Snacky Tunes hosts Darin Bresnitz and Greg Bresnitz sit down with Chefs Fabian von Hauske, Jeremiah Stone, and Jorge Riera of the NYC restaurants Contra and Wildair. With Contra serving up an ambitious menu of contemporary New York cuisine that features interesting local and seasonal ingredients, the chefs also talk about the efforts at Wildair which hails a more approachable à la carte menu and a pared-down environment. The guys talk their stacked backgrounds as well as what we can expect from the duo in the future! In the second half of the show, Greg and Darin welcome musical guest Salt Cathedral (who will also be DJ-ing the upcoming BBQ Blow Out) for incredible live performances and chatter on that tour life, musical inspirations, and tidbits on their next record. This program was brought to you by Edwards VA Ham. “We try to evoke a New York American feel with the food and the space and the wine.” [9:57] –Jeremiah Stone on Sna

This week on Snacky Tunes, Greg Bresnitz and guest co-host Jordana Rothman kick off the summer solstice with guest Angelo Romano of Rocky Slims in the Murray Hill neighborhood in NYC. Angelo shares his background in food and how he came to open his own restaurant featuring his own brand of Italian-American cuisine that uses carefully sourced ingredients that are transformed into flavorful compositions with a focus on extracting maximum flavor. Angelo also reveals his goal at Rocky Slims is to offer an array of new Italian-American cuisine experiences in the space, from the organic flours used to make the square pizzas, the local salumi, the pastas, the contornis and the brick oven slice shop in the back. After the break, Greg welcomes musical guest Strange Names. Hailing from Minneapolis,the guys explain how they formed and made their way to the east coast, plus details surrounding their new record that was re-recorded and produced with Andrew Maury. Tune in for a great show! This program was brought to you b

This week on Snacky Tunes, hosts Greg Bresnitz and Darin Bresnitz are celebrating the summer weather welcoming Chef Marcus Samuelsson to the studio. Talking about his mission to rebuild and highlight the Harlem community with the help of his restaurant Red Rooster Harlem, Marcus shares how he stays true to the neighborhood as well as the importance of music at the restaurant. His newest venture, Streetbird Rotisserie, recently opened, drawing inspiration from Harlem’s diner culture, globally influenced street food, neighborhood cookouts and 1970’s hip hop. He also divulges some great details on his restaurants in Sweden, including how the menu focus differs from his American restaurants plus the scoop on his new kids cookbook. In the second half of the show, the guys welcome musical guest Pree to the show, hailing from D.C. Talking about the live music scene, Philadelphia roots, music venues, and inspiration for their new record, “Rima”, tune in as the group “creates a unique sonic realm through their colorfu

This week on a brand new episode of Snacky Tunes, solo host Greg Bresnitz welcomes guest Sarah Simmons, chef and founder of Birds & Bubbles in NYC. Talking about opening the new restaurant as well as the interesting menu featuring an elevated take on dishes traditionally reserved for special occasions or Sunday Supper (a Southerners most important meal of the week) and a wine list with a large selection of champagnes and sparkling wines, Sarah laments saying goodbye to spring vegetables and what to expect for the summer. Sarah also shares the amazing tale of serving for none other than Oprah herself! Musical guest Briana Marela rounds out the second half of the show talking about coming up in the Pacific Northwest and how the area shaped her sound. Having formative roots in Seattle and Olympia, WA her aesthetic sensibility derives from many other kindred spirits of the local music scene, but with her own unique vision of the world around her. Tune in as Briana weaves together melodies with meaning and lyr

This week on Snacky Tunes, Greg Bresnitz is back! Greg and Darin kick off the show with Mac Malikowski, founder and editor of the gay-foodie Mouthfeel Magazine. Exploring the cross-section between food and gay culture, Mac shares how he came up with the unique spin on the zine and while not solely a gay publication, it’s filled with profiles, photos, love letters, recipes, essays and more. Mac emphasizes that Mouthfeel is not a gay men’s Good Housekeeping, rather it champions the spirit, creativity and counter culture ethos of the world, which has historically defined gay culture and the best of culinary arts. Special guest Renato Poliafito of Baked NYC also joins in! In the second half of the show, Greg and Darin welcome musical guest Johnny Aries to the show. An England transplant in NYC, Johnny brings his axe to the studio to play a few tunes in the indie/surf rock vein and shares how he made the jump across the pond. With new music on the way, Johnny discusses how the new album is a departure in sentiment

This week on Snacky Tunes, host Darin Bresnitz welcomes Gustavo Frias and musical guest Lily McQueen to the studio for a lovely episode on Mother’s Day. Gustavo formed Gustavo’s Salsa in Brooklyn in 2013. Growing up in Los Angeles and with a first generation Mexican family, Gustavo shares with Darin that he first gained inspiration by his mother Bernardina cooking up delicious and flawless Mexican cuisine. After arriving in NYC, Gustavo realized the void of such cuisine and flavors in the new environment and after several years of trial and error, finally hit his stride with the perfect balance of smokey heat, consistency and fruity notes that make what the salsa is today. In the second half of the show, musical guest Lily McQueen shows off her musical chops with some 80s-inspired pop songs that she probably wrote in her bedroom! Previewing some tunes that will appear on her upcoming EP on Concierge Records, Lily shares how she came into the music scene plus her foodie habits in the city and what her go to sn

This week on a brand new Snacky Tunes, host Darin Bresnitz is getting into the summer spirit with Joe Carroll and Nick Fauchild, authors of the upcoming book “Feeding the Fire: Recipes and Strategies for Better Barbecue and Grilling.” Talking about the making of stellar barbecue and grilled meats in Brooklyn at his acclaimed restaurants Fette Sau and St. Anselm, Joe shares that in the book he gives us lessons and highlighted recipes to make incredible fire-cooked foods at home, proving that you don’t need to have fancy equipment or long-held regional traditions to make succulent barbecue and grilled meats. Darin then welcomes Annestine Bae and Gheanna Emelia, the EIC/Creative Director and Executive Editor, of Brutal Magazine talking about the relevance of print and how they came to start the mag. Annestine and Gheanna explain that Brutal Magazine is meant to be a collaborative world that showcases talent from different creative industries through the lens of food. Brutal strives to produce stories that embody

This week on Snacky Tunes, Darin Bresnitz and guest co-host Jordana Rothman, Food & Drink Editor at Time Out New York, flip the normal show format and welcome the musical guest Tal National with an energetic, danceable tune! Hailing from Niamey, the capital city of Niger, their music is joyously hypnotic, a highly unique contribution to West African guitar music. With its lightening fast rhythms and rotating cast of vocalists, this makes for a unique Snacky Tunes experience! Darin and Jordana ask how a group known for its five hour sets can contain that energy in an album that only lasts so long, such as their new album Zoy Zoy, out now on Fat Cat Records. Have they enjoyed their time in NYC? Have they found good Nigerian food on the road? Tune in for answers and amazing live music. In the second half of the show, Heritage Radio Network host of The Main Course and neighbor/owner of Momo Sushi Shack, Phillip Gilmour joins in the fun talking about his new sandwich shop venture “Hi Hello!” located off the Je

This week on Snacky Tunes Darin hosts solo and begins the show by interviewing Chef Edi, of Edi and the Wolf, about his journey as a chef, Austrian cooking, and the financial troubles of running a restaurant. Chef Edi tells us stories from one of his restaurants called seasonal and some of the dishes that got him a great deal of attention. He then tells us how and why he started his restaurant on Avenue C. After the break Darin comes back with band, Radical Dads. The interview starts off with the band talking about their recent album. The band then plays a live track called “In The Water.” The band then talks about their lead singer’s pregnancy, and Darin suggests some marketing techniques. The band then plays a song called “Cassette Brain.” This program was brought to you by Rolling Press. “Nothing is more frustrating than going to a restaurant where there are tons of bells and whistles, and the protein is overcooked.” [29:00] — Chef Edi on Snacky Tunes “I think our baby really loves Robbie’s [Band Mem