Snacky Tunes

This week on Snacky Tunes, Darin Bresnitz and guest co-host Carter Adams are talking wine, food trends, and music with Marianne Fabre-Lanvin of Sud De France, Greg Morabito of Eater, and Heloise & the Savoir Faire! Tune in to hear Darin and Marianne discuss the Sud de France wine region, and why it is such a hot spot for organic wines. Greg chats with Darin about the upcoming Eater Awards, and what food items are going to be trending in 2014. Later, Heloise & the Savoir Faire play some of their songs on-air, and talk about the religious symbology used in some of their songs. This program has been brought to you by MOOD Magazine. 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, Darin Bresnitz invites Lauren Hirschberg of CraftBar into the studio to talk about his beginnings in the food world, and his plans for the upcoming Bar Food Blowout! Tune in to hear about Lauren’s accidental prize-winning wing sauce. Find out what music gets Lauren excited to cook, and why culinary school can never prepare a chef for busy dinner service at a top NYC restaurant. Later, Vinny Milburn and Adam Geringer-Dunn of Greenpoint Fish & Lobster Co. join the program to talk about the inspiration for their brand of North Brooklyn fish market. Hear about their raw bar/restaurant ideas, and find out why seafood is in Greenpoint Fish & Lobster Co.’s blood. Later, Angelica Allen aka My Midnight Heart stops by to play some live music, talk about her set-up, and introduce her upcoming EP! This program has been sponsored by MOOD Magazine. “When I was making this hot sauce, it was all so blurry. The joke is this- I made this award-winning hot sauce, and I don’t know what’s in i

Charlotte Druckman has been in the world of publishing since her first internship at New York Magazine in high school! This week on Snacky Tunes, Darin Bresnitz talks with Charlotte about her experiences in magazines, and why she transitioned from freelance writer to editor at Medium. Hear how Charlotte pitched a story to Ruth Reichl and got started in food writing! What inspired Charlotte to write about women in food in her book Skirt Steak, and is she comfortable with being the spokesperson for women in the culinary world? Later, Brandon Hoy stops by to talk about the release of the Roberta’s Cookbook, and why the tome is so much more than a recipe manual. Tune in to hear Brandon talk about the different types of heat that are used in pizza ovens, and some of the grosser moments that were left out of the book. See Through stops by and talks about their relatively short life as a band and shares a couple of tracks! Tune in to hear about the origins of the band as a recording project, and find out how See Thr

Le Fooding is back in NYC and taking on the foodie movement! This week on Snacky Tunes, Anna Polonsky of Le Fooding joins Darin Bresnitz in the studio to talk about Le Fooding’s recent gastronomical adventures in Los Angeles. Hear about their upcoming event in New York City that summarizes the food trends of the past several decades – fusion, molecular gastronomy, and farm-to-table. Find out what restaurants Anna is frequenting in NYC this season! Later, XNY stop by the studio to play some of their songs. Find out why the band hates Boston so much, and how they built their friendship off of stolen Internet. This program has been brought to you by Tekserve. “The relationship with food in Paris is much more natural. There’s no celebrity chefs or food gossip. People just like to eat and that’s about it.” [8:15] — Anna Polonsky on Snacky Tunes See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Greg Bresnitz is talking Feast Portland with chefs Sarah Simmons and Floyd Cardoz on this week’s episode of Snacky Tunes! Feast Portland is a world-class event celebrating Oregon’s bounty and the chefs and artisans who do some pretty amazing things with it. Tune in to hear Sarah and Floyd talk about their favorite eats in Portland. Hear about Floyd’s rooftop garden at North End Grill, and find out what types of grill Floyd prefers. What are Sarah and Floyd cooking up for Feast Portland? Later, San Fermin joins the show and plays their unique brand of classically-influenced folk pop. Learn about the band’s songwriting process, and how they recruited members to fit the arrangements. Thanks to our sponsor, BluePrint Cleanse. “As long as you are true to who you are and you keep your style, people will get who you are, and they’ll get your soul. And once they get your soul, they’ll see the passion, and it will all make sense.” — Floyd Cardoz on Snacky Tunes See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Ca

This week on Snacky Tunes, Greg and Darin welcome Amanda Freitag, one of New York’s most celebrated chefs, and the band Kal Marks, who came all the way from Boston to play some rock. Amanda is a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, and a well known TV personality and chef for battling Bobby Flay on Iron Chef America on the Food Network. Getting her start under the guidance of Jean-Georges Vongerichten at Vong New York, she eventually teamed up with legendary restaurateur Godfrey Polistina (Carmine’s, Ouest, Virgil’s BBQ) to start the popular upper west side restaurant Cesca Enoteca & Trattoria. Most recently, Amanda was the executive chef at Gusto in the West Village, where she received both critical and popular acclaim. Lastly, Freitag found a new opportunity at The Harrsion in Tribeca. Since Freitag’s arrival, The Harrison has received numerous accolades from local and national media, including a two-star review from The New York Times, as well as features in Time Out New York, New York Magazi

This week on Snacky Tunes, Jamie Bissonnette, chef and owner of Coppa and Toro in Boston, joins hosts Greg and Darin Bresnitz in the studio to talk about his latest updates! On the show, Jamie talks about winning Best New Chef, being nominated for a James Beard award, and gives us his latest updates on the opening of Toro in New York City, set to open this Spring. He also talks to us about the upcoming BBQ Blowout set for this August 13th, where Jamie is set to preview a taste of what people can expect from his soon to open NY Toro outpost. Lastly, Mount Moon (Wes Bryon) also comes into the studio for a special performance of songs Stay Real,Niagra, and more! Hear more about Mount Moon’s music, and how he has progressed from busking to playing shows in Philadelphia! This program has been sponsored by BluePrint Cleanse. “I worked in Paris for a bit and a chef there said if I wanted to be better I needed to start eating meat – I did, and by the end of the week I was chowing foie gras.” —Jamie Bissonnette on S

We’re talking Upstate restaurants on this week’s edition of Snacky Tunes. Darin Bresnitz invites Jeremy McMillan of Bedford Post Inn into the studio to talk about his infatuation with food, and the expansion of quality of restaurants outside of New York City. Find out how Jeremy’s hometown of Scottsdale, Arizona influenced the way he used certain cooking techniques. Jeremy talks about some of his favorite pasta dished to make, and how he learned to make pasta by hand. How did Jeremy make the move Upstate to Bedford Post Inn? Later, Cyrus Lubin from Famous Class Records stops by with Matt and Edan from Death By Audio to talk about their recent collaborative release- a book of flexi disc records featuring live recordings from Death By Audio! Find out what bands are featured in the compilation, and why assembling the book was such an effort. Learn more about the rediscovery of the flexi disc technology, and why bands on a budget should consider the format for a release. Tune in to hear some music from Death By A

We’ve got a packed house on this week’s episode of Snacky Tunes! Greg and Darin Bresnitz welcome Claire Moyle of the Brooklyn Brewery into the studio to talk about this year’s Brooklyn, Sweden! Why are Swedes so in love with Brooklyn Brewery? Later, Mike Pace stops by to talk about his podcast, “Worst Gig Ever”, and how it aims to share musicians’ stories and humanize them. When band tensions get high, “Worst Gig Ever” delivers! Curses comes by to talk about putting down the guitar, leaving the mosh pits behind, and paying tribute to Chicago house. Why does Curses prefer using analog gear? Finally, hear a beautiful in-studio performance from Xenia Rubinos! Thanks to our sponsor, Tekserve. “Anyone who has toured in any capacity realizes the stress you are under, and being in such close proximity with other people, you find out that people need to let off some steam.” [22:20] — Mike Pace on Snacky Tunes See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#

Mike Thelin, co-founder of Feast Portland, stops by Snacky Tunes to talk about his life of food on this week’s episode! Darin Bresnitz sits down to talk with Mike about his food-filled childhood, and how he was exposed to so many different types of cuisines at a young age. Hear how Mike’s time in countries like Spain and Ireland taught him to appreciate local cuisine. Is the Portland food scene dying? Tune in to hear about the Pacific Northwest’s organic and fresh food traditions. Mike and Darin give some helpful planning tips for food events! Tune into this week’s episode of Snacky Tunes to learn more about the inception and continuation of Feast Portland! Thanks to our sponsor, Tekserve. “At a young age, I was exposed to a lot of different types of food and cultures. I think as a kid, I really got it and it stuck with me. I judge a lot of places based on the local food.” [10:15] “Organic and local food- we grew up with that in Portland, Seattle, and the West Coast in general… it’s not a trend, it’s real.”

On this week’s installment of Snacky Tunes, Darin Bresnitz takes over hosting duties as Greg explores France. Darin invites Lauren Cynamon and Chris Rosso of Vice’s VBS into the studio to talk about documentary filmmaking. Find out why Lauren and Chris focus on the subjects that they do, and why creative control leads to an authentic documentary. Hear about some of VBS’s food features, including “Fresh Off the Boat” and “Munchies”. Where are Lauren and Chris headed next in the name of food? Later, Octo Octa comes into the studio to talk about his love for house and techno. Find out more about Octo Octa’s new record, and the sweat and tears that went into its creation. Hear about Octo Octa’s recent stint at the Red Bull Music Academy, and his affinity for disco naps. Thanks to our sponsor, Tekserve. “Delis don’t sell dog bones and tampons. Delis sell food!” [11:05] — Chris Rosso on Snacky Tunes “The point is to make content that we’d want to watch ourselves, and not dumb it down to the lowest common denomina

Get ready for summer barbecue on this week’s edition of Snacky Tunes! Darin and Greg Bresnitz are joined in the studio by Dale Talde and John Bush of Talde, Pork Slope, and Thistle Hill to discuss Finger on the Pulse’s upcoming BBQ Blowout at Good Co. Hear about Dale’s interpretation of dim sum, and the duo’s healthy fascination with whiskey. How do John and Dale manage to run three restaurants? Later, Dead Stars visit the HRN studios to plays some songs and talk about their new EP, “High Gain”. What does the band eat on the road? Hear about their upcoming shows at the Northside Festival and Rippers, and find out where you can listen to “High Gain”! This program has been sponsored by Tekserve. “Dim sum means ‘a little bite from the heart’… However you interpret that word, whatever you cook – that’s what dim sum is to you.” [23:00] — Dale Talde on Snacky Tunes See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We’re talking summer cocktails with Crown Group Hospitality’s Ben Scorah on Snacky Tunes! Darin Bresnitz invites Ben into the studio to shake up some delicious drinks. Tune into this episode to learn about the differences between the New York City and London cocktail scenes. Why does Ben focus on using seasonal ingredients in his drinks? Hear Darin and Ben talk about their favorite places to drink, and what music gets them excited for a refreshing cocktail during the summer months. Small Black joins Darin and Ben in the studio to play some songs off of their new album, Limits of Desire. Find out what the band eats on the road, and their affinity for Argentinean barbecue techniques. Hear the cast flex their foodie muscles and dish on processed foods and dry-aged steaks! This program has been sponsored by Tekserve. Photo by Agnes Thor “New York has very traditional cocktails, like old-fashioneds and Manhattans, while London is trying to do its own thing.” [18:00] — Ben Scorah on Snacky Tunes See Privacy Polic

We’re gearing up for warm weather on this week’s episode of Snacky Tunes! Greg and Darin Bresnitz start off the show by calling up James Casey, the founder of Swallow Magazine. Hear about Swallow as a food publication that is not for foodies. Hear about some of their stranger undertakings, including a scratch ‘n’ sniff article. Later, Jordana Rothman calls in to talk about The Great Googa Mooga trading cards, and how they embody the spirit of the festival. Pure X is in town from Austin, Texas to play some acoustic songs. How has the Austin music scene evolved? Hear how Pure X’s upcoming record differs from some of their past efforts, and catch them this week in New York City. This program has been sponsored by Tekserve. “The baseball card aesthetic really encapsulates the spirit of The Great Googa Mooga, which is a really colorful, playful, and vintage vibe.” [21:45] — Jordana Rothman on Snacky Tunes See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#d

Technology, burritos, and music are the themes on this week’s Snacky Tunes. Darin and Greg Bresnitz call up Karin Muskopf from Bing to talk about their recent dinner with Marcus Samuelson. Hear Karin explain why Bing is the ultimate search engine for food enthusiasts. Later, Leo and Oliver Kremer of Dos Toros come into the studio to talk about their new location on Bedford Avenue in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Hear why Leo and Oliver prefer pinto beans in their burritos. Hear the Dos Toro crew rap about beans and tacos, and learn about “burrito-eating music”. Anna Nordeen performs some of her music live on the show. Hear about Anna’s songwriting process, and how it has evolved since she first began writing music. This program has been sponsored by Tekserve. “Once a person spends enough time at Dos Torros, everyone converts to pinto beans.” [19:00] “A taco is Mexican food, but a burrito is Northern Californian Mexican food. And you need some Northern Californians to bring that to you here in New York City.” [20:

Darin Bresnitz is covering a lot of ground in the worlds of food and music on this week’s installment of Snacky Tunes. Darin calls up Mitchell Davis, Executive Vice President of the James Beard Foundation and host of HRN’s ‘Taste Matters’, to talk about the upcoming James Beard Awards. Learn how food media and journalism has changed the buzz around restaurants and food policy. Mitchell reports live from The World’s 50 Best Restaurants in London; who will be this year’s winner? Later, Darin chats with The Rev about his upcoming events- Burger Week and Beer Balls. Find out why beer and burgers make the ultimate food pairing, and hear Darin and The Rev talk about their ideal meatballs. Finally Amanda from Other Music calls in to talk about this year’s Smorgasburg Record Fair! This episode has been sponsored by Rolling Press.“My appreciation for other people’s artistry of the burger goes beyond what I can do. I like to cook things other than burgers at home.” [28:15] — The Rev on Snacky Tunes See Privacy Policy a

Sometimes, dreams come true. This week on Snacky Tunes, Darin Bresnitz invites food writer and journalist Jamie Feldmar into the studio to talk about her dream of becoming a food writer. How did Jamie know she wanted to become journalist? Find out how one of Jamie’s first stories in her high school newspaper created controversy and inspired further reporting. Learn how Jamie’s time in Thailand sparked her interest in food and food journalism. Tecla joins Darin and Jamie in the studio to perform some of her songs! Listen in to hear Tecla talk about her Haitian-Italian background, and how that translates in the kitchen. Hear about her obsession with plants, and her songwriting process! This episode has been brought to you by Underground Meats. “There are things that you can do- no matter what profession you are in- to make the most of your travels. I always like to have guidance from a local when I’m in a foreign city.” [27:15] — Jamie Feldmar on Snacky Tunes See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy an

Darin Bresnitz takes it back to the home land with Caroline Russock, the Food Editor for the Philadelphia City Paper. This week on Snacky Tunes, join Darin and Caroline for discussions about the differing food scenes in Philadelphia and New York. Find out about Caroline’s food writing roots at Serious Eats, and her love of Sunset Park’s taco stands. How are restaurants like Federal Donuts and Zahav changing the restaurant landscape in Philadelphia? Later, TOKiMONSTA joins Darin in the studio to talk about collaborating with different vocalists and the life of a bedroom producer. What is Toki’s signature Korean dish? Tune in to hear some of her tracks and learn about her upcoming album release show at the Music Hall of Williamsburg! This program has been sponsored by Tekserve. “I like people who bring new stuff to the city. Living in New York, there’s so much of everything, but in Philly, it’s not really like that. So if someone comes in with a new idea, I’m into that.” [26:00] — Caroline Russock on Snacky T

Barbecue and wine? This week on Snacky Tunes, Greg and Darin Bresnitz are talking with Paul Grieco of Terroir and Hearth, and Daniel Delaney of BrisketLab, BrisketTown, and the new Smokeline. Listen in to hear Paul spread the good news of summer Riesling. Why do most people expect Riesling to be a sweet wine? Find out what wines reject this expectation. Hear about Daniel’s newest rib adventure at New York City’s High Line. Does terroir affect beef in the same way that it alters the taste of wine? Later, hear some songs from Neighbors live in the studio! Where do Neighbors like to eat in New York City? Find out on this week’s Snacky Tunes! This episode has been sponsored by Tekserve. “Beer is beer, and wine is wine. You can’t be great wine drinker if you’re not a great beer drinker.” [4:40] “Riesling is the equal of every other grape and wine on the planet earth, and no one gives it its due credit.” [9:30] “Great wine is made in the vineyard, not in the winery.” [15:45] — Paul Grieco on Snacky Tunes “The pr

Greg and Darin celebrate the 150th episode of Snacky Tunes today! Tune into this episode to hear from Scott DeSimon and Justin Chearno of Pitchblende and Turing Machine. Hear the two talk about independent rock in the 1990s, touring, and eating on the road. Find out how Pitchblende used to book their tours, and how they were able to tour while having jobs in New York City with Turing Machine. Learn what NYC neighborhoods had the cheapest eats in the mid-90s, and how Williamsburg has evolved since that time. Hear rise of dance rock in the early aughts, and how music collecting has changed in the Internet era. Find out how both Scott and Justin eventually got jobs in the New York City food world! This episode has been brought to you by Tekserve. “In the early 90s, the independent scene wasn’t very commercial. If we wanted to go on tour in October, I’d start calling people in August.” [10:10] “The idea of eating at a restaurant in the 90s with two numbers in the price was out.” [37:00] — Justin Chearno on Snack