Snacky Tunes

It’s a Philly thing on this episode of Snacky Tunes, as Darin sits down with Omar Tate (CEO & Co-founder) & Cybille St.Aude-Tate (COO & Co-founder) of Honeysuckle Provisions and Honeysuckle Projects. They chat about their shared history, their store in West Philadelphia, and what community means to them.In the second half of the show, we dig into the archives for a performance with Miwi La Lupa. Singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist from Buffalo, NY now living in New York City, Miwi is a graduate of the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, NY, and is an original member of New York bands Red Baraat, Thought, and Knights on Earth.Snacky Tunes: Music is the Main Ingredient, Chefs and Their Music (Phaidon), is now on shelves at bookstores around the world. It features 77 of the world’s top chefs who share personal stories of how music has been an important, integral force in their lives. The chefs also give personal recipes and curated playlists too. It’s an anthology of memories, meals and m

Darin is happy to welcome back Michael Whiteman, President of Baum + Whiteman International Restaurant Consultants, for his annual sit down and chat about culinary trends.  2023 is shaping up to be a big year, with AI making menus, Mortadella making a comeback, and the rise of “Hybrid Meats”.Snacky Tunes: Music is the Main Ingredient, Chefs and Their Music (Phaidon), is now on shelves at bookstores around the world. It features 77 of the world’s top chefs who share personal stories of how music has been an important, integral force in their lives. The chefs also give personal recipes and curated playlists too. It’s an anthology of memories, meals and mixtapes. Pick up your copy by ordering directly from Phaidon, or by visiting your local independent bookstore. Visit our site, www.snackytunes.com for more info.Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Snacky Tunes by becoming a member!Snacky Tunes is Powered by Simplecast.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy a

On today’s episode, Darin sits down with Chris Bleidorn (Executive Chef/Co-Owner), Aarti Shetty (Co-Owner) of Birdsong & Birdbox in San Francisco. The couple chats about how they met, their road to opening up their first restaurant and their pandemic pivot, which lead to the viral, fried chicken sandwich sensation, known as “Claude the Claw”.  Then we open the archives for a 2016 interview and performance from Michael Daves.  He stopped by to celebrate the release of his seminal album, Orchids and Violence.Snacky Tunes: Music is the Main Ingredient, Chefs and Their Music (Phaidon), is now on shelves at bookstores around the world. It features 77 of the world’s top chefs who share personal stories of how music has been an important, integral force in their lives. The chefs also give personal recipes and curated playlists too. It’s an anthology of memories, meals and mixtapes. Pick up your copy by ordering directly from Phaidon, or by visiting your local independent bookstore. Visit our site, www.snackytune

Darin welcomes Chef Selassie Atadika, who joins him from Ghana, to chat about her world travels, her legendary pop ups and her incredible truffles, which she sells through Midunu Chocolates.  She has been gracious enough to share a special discount code for listeners SNACKYTUNES10 for 10% their order.  Her playlists, created with DJ Fui, that pair perfectly with her chocolate are available on Spotify and Apple Music. We also dip into the archives for an acoustic performance from POP ETC.Snacky Tunes: Music is the Main Ingredient, Chefs and Their Music (Phaidon), is now on shelves at bookstores around the world. It features 77 of the world’s top chefs who share personal stories of how music has been an important, integral force in their lives. The chefs also give personal recipes and curated playlists too. It’s an anthology of memories, meals and mixtapes. Pick up your copy by ordering directly from Phaidon, or by visiting your local independent bookstore. Visit our site, www.snackytunes.com for more info.Heri

With the new year comes new openings! We sit down with Kyle McClelland, the chef & culinary director of Saltie Girl, to chat about the launch of their new LA outpost of the Boston restaurant.  He chats about their legendary tin fish collection, their sustainable approach, and how they adapted to their new West Hollywood address.  After that, we dig into the archives for a classic performance from our buddy, Fletcher C. Johnson, who recently launched a new podcast called Listening to Fletcher C. Johnson. Snacky Tunes: Music is the Main Ingredient, Chefs and Their Music (Phaidon), is now on shelves at bookstores around the world. It features 77 of the world’s top chefs who share personal stories of how music has been an important, integral force in their lives. The chefs also give personal recipes and curated playlists too. It’s an anthology of memories, meals and mixtapes. Pick up your copy by ordering directly from Phaidon, or by visiting your local independent bookstore. Visit our site, www.snackytunes.c

For the final episode of 2022, Darin sits down with some old buddies from Brooklyn for an end of year check in.  Laura O'Neill, Co- Founder of Van Leeuwen Ice Cream, and Ben Van Leeuwen, CEO and Co-Founder of Van Leeuwen Ice Cream, chat about their early days of the business, their constant creative push for new flavors, and their legendary collabs. Then CEO of CREEM Magazine, John Martin, joins us for a walk down memory lane about Munchies, the rebirth of CREEM, and what a modern day brand can mean.  Thank you to every guest who stopped by this year and we’ll see you in 2023!Snacky Tunes: Music is the Main Ingredient, Chefs and Their Music (Phaidon), is now on shelves at bookstores around the world. It features 77 of the world’s top chefs who share personal stories of how music has been an important, integral force in their lives. The chefs also give personal recipes and curated playlists too. It’s an anthology of memories, meals and mixtapes. Pick up your copy by ordering directly from Phaidon, or by visiti

We sit down with restaurateur, Avish Nara, to talk about his LA hit spot, Pijja Palace. He talks about his rule breaking approach to the menu, the recent accolades bestowed upon him and how he hopes to create a new type of sports bar.  Then we hit the archives for a live in-studio performance by CJ Fly, rapper and founding member of the hip-hop collective Pro Era.Snacky Tunes: Music is the Main Ingredient, Chefs and Their Music (Phaidon), is now on shelves at bookstores around the world. It features 77 of the world’s top chefs who share personal stories of how music has been an important, integral force in their lives. The chefs also give personal recipes and curated playlists too. It’s an anthology of memories, meals and mixtapes. Pick up your copy by ordering directly from Phaidon, or by visiting your local independent bookstore. Visit our site, www.snackytunes.com for more info.Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Snacky Tunes by becoming a member!Snacky Tunes i

It’s the holiday season and that means we’re getting ready to celebrate L.A. Times' 101 Best Restaurants List, coming out on December 6th. Darin sits down with the paper’s food critic, Bill Addison, to talk about this year’s curation, the city’s current dining scene and then he shares some of the music he’s listening to while he’s cooking for friends & family.  Then we dive deep into the archive for a classic performance from one of our Brooklyn favorites, Au Revoir Simone. Snacky Tunes: Music is the Main Ingredient, Chefs and Their Music (Phaidon), is now on shelves at bookstores around the world. It features 77 of the world’s top chefs who share personal stories of how music has been an important, integral force in their lives. The chefs also give personal recipes and curated playlists too. It’s an anthology of memories, meals and mixtapes. Pick up your copy by ordering directly from Phaidon, or by visiting your local independent bookstore. Visit our site, www.snackytunes.com for more info.Heritage Radi

Darin welcomes back Chef Brian Dunsmoor to chat about the opening of his new restaurant, Dunsmoor.  He discusses American culinary history and how he applied different aspects of it to both the menu and overall feel to the concept.  Then we pull up a classic performance from Eli “Paperboy” Reed, who shares some stories and sweet soul music. Snacky Tunes: Music is the Main Ingredient, Chefs and Their Music (Phaidon), is now on shelves at bookstores around the world. It features 77 of the world’s top chefs who share personal stories of how music has been an important, integral force in their lives. The chefs also give personal recipes and curated playlists too. It’s an anthology of memories, meals and mixtapes. Pick up your copy by ordering directly from Phaidon, or by visiting your local independent bookstore. Visit our site, www.snackytunes.com for more info.Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Snacky Tunes by becoming a member!Snacky Tunes is Powered by Simplecast

We sit down Josh Donald and Kelly Kozak, co-founders and co-owners of Bernal Cutlery to chat about their legendary knife store and the community they’ve built around it.  We talk about their humble beginnings and they share some of the music they listen to while at the grinding stone. We then dig back into the archives when Greg welcomed the band Belle Mare to the show for a beautiful performance of select songs. They talked about their experience recording at the legendary Electric Lady Studios plus the reality of finding band members on Craigslist.Snacky Tunes: Music is the Main Ingredient, Chefs and Their Music (Phaidon), is now on shelves at bookstores around the world. It features 77 of the world’s top chefs who share personal stories of how music has been an important, integral force in their lives. The chefs also give personal recipes and curated playlists too. It’s an anthology of memories, meals and mixtapes. Pick up your copy by ordering directly from Phaidon, or by visiting your local independent b

We sit down with ChowNow’s CEO and co-founder, Chris Webb to talk about his lifelong appreciation for food, the start of his company and where he sees the independent restaurant community heading.  Then we head back to Brooklyn for a dip into our archives for a performance from Loose Buttons.  A troupe of native New Yorkers, they have been together since 2012 and have played around New York City and Miami a heck of a lot. Snacky Tunes: Music is the Main Ingredient, Chefs and Their Music (Phaidon), is now on shelves at bookstores around the world. It features 77 of the world’s top chefs who share personal stories of how music has been an important, integral force in their lives. The chefs also give personal recipes and curated playlists too. It’s an anthology of memories, meals and mixtapes. Pick up your copy by ordering directly from Phaidon, or by visiting your local independent bookstore. Visit our site, www.snackytunes.com for more info.Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast netwo

On this very special episode of Snacky Tunes, we dedicate the entire episode to our conversation with Tom Gozney, Founder and Product Inventor of Gozney Home Pizza Ovens.  He stops by the show to chat about the release of the The Tom Gozney Signature Edition Roccbox that celebrates his 15-year odds-defying journey from substance abuse. We talk about his salvation through pizza, the building of his first ovens, and he shares advice for those who are also struggling with their own issues. To mark this milestone, Gozney has pledged $100,000 of the limited-edition proceeds to three recovery focused organizations supporting people struggling with substance dependencies globally, partnering with non-profit To Write Love on Her Arms in the U.S.Snacky Tunes: Music is the Main Ingredient, Chefs and Their Music (Phaidon), is now on shelves at bookstores around the world. It features 77 of the world’s top chefs who share personal stories of how music has been an important, integral force in their lives. The chefs also g

We sit down with Chef and Founder of Edible Beats, Justin Cucci, to chat about his lifelong love of restaurants and being born into the industry.  He shares stories of growing up in the Waverly Inn, making his way to Denver and looking out for the future of his employees by making them owners.  Then we are treated to the old soul, three-time Grammy nominee Roddie Romero. Showcasing the modern day Louisiana Sound, Roddie’s been performing Cajun and Creole music live since he was in middle school, and has led the band the Hub City All Stars for nearly 30 years.Snacky Tunes: Music is the Main Ingredient, Chefs and Their Music (Phaidon), is now on shelves at bookstores around the world. It features 77 of the world’s top chefs who share personal stories of how music has been an important, integral force in their lives. The chefs also give personal recipes and curated playlists too. It’s an anthology of memories, meals and mixtapes. Pick up your copy by ordering directly from Phaidon, or by visiting your local inde

Jing Gao, Founder and CEO of Fly by Jing, swings by the show to celebrate the launch of their Chili Crisp Vinaigrette. She shares the story of the search for her culinary roots, the launch of Fly by Jing and how she keeps pushing the company in new, delicious directions.  Then we dig deep, way deep, into the archives for a legendary performance from We Are Augustines, who stopped by the studio to celebrate CMJ in 2011. Snacky Tunes: Music is the Main Ingredient, Chefs and Their Music (Phaidon), is now on shelves at bookstores around the world. It features 77 of the world’s top chefs who share personal stories of how music has been an important, integral force in their lives. The chefs also give personal recipes and curated playlists too. It’s an anthology of memories, meals and mixtapes. Pick up your copy by ordering directly from Phaidon, or by visiting your local independent bookstore. Visit our site, www.snackytunes.com for more info.Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network.

To ring in October, we have an all new episode of Snacky Tunes, and we kick things off with Nick Muncy, founder and creator of Toothache magazine.  We chat about the origins of the publication, his pursuit of Michelin-level pastry arts and how to balance years-long project. Then Kendall Powell & Blair Howerton of  the Austin / Brooklyn quintet, Why Bonnie, join us to talk about their new album, 90 in November. They share live songs off the new record, talk to us about cooking in the Texas countryside and give us some fast food hacks for being on tour.Snacky Tunes: Music is the Main Ingredient, Chefs and Their Music (Phaidon), is now on shelves at bookstores around the world. It features 77 of the world’s top chefs who share personal stories of how music has been an important, integral force in their lives. The chefs also give personal recipes and curated playlists too. It’s an anthology of memories, meals and mixtapes. Pick up your copy by ordering directly from Phaidon, or by visiting your local independ

In this episode, we are heading to France to talk with legendary Proprietor & Master Blender Alexandre Gabriel of Maison Ferrand. We step back in time to when he was a small boy, learning how to distill from his grandfather & how those lessons of preserving the essence of the land carries through towards today. Alexandre tells us how he found Maison Ferrand and expanded into other spirits bringing the same love & dedication to craft. Then we step into our archives with an interview and performance from Mahogany. Snacky Tunes: Music is the Main Ingredient, Chefs and Their Music (Phaidon), is now on shelves at bookstores around the world. It features 77 of the world’s top chefs who share personal stories of how music has been an important, integral force in their lives. The chefs also give personal recipes and curated playlists too. It’s an anthology of memories, meals and mixtapes. Pick up your copy by ordering directly from Phaidon, or by visiting your local independent bookstore. Visit our site,

For this all new, mega episode, we go coast to coast, starting with author & chef, Jess Damuck, whose new cookbook, Salad Freak, is out now.  She talks about the stories behind the salads, working with the legendary Martha Stewart and the perfect songs to play while prepping in the kitchen. Then we head over to the Rockaways to chat with the visceral duo, Sky Creature.  They talk about coming off their biggest tour this year, what they eat on the road and share some special tunes recorded with their buddy, Steve Albini.Snacky Tunes: Music is the Main Ingredient, Chefs and Their Music (Phaidon), is now on shelves at bookstores around the world. It features 77 of the world’s top chefs who share personal stories of how music has been an important, integral force in their lives. The chefs also give personal recipes and curated playlists too. It’s an anthology of memories, meals and mixtapes. Pick up your copy by ordering directly from Phaidon, or by visiting your local independent bookstore. Visit our site, w

We welcome restaurateur visionary David Rodolitz who has been in the New York City hospitality industry for 20+ years and has owned and operated various food & beverage establishments, from James Beard nominated restaurants, to fast-casual concepts, iconic bars and nightclubs.David founded VCR Group which is a modern-day hospitality company composed of kind operators with a simple focus of creating the most consumer-centric experiences for our guests. VCR creates, develops, and operates thoughtful restaurant and hospitality concepts, culinary experiences, and other food products both in the physical and digital space. David is the founder and CEO of Flyfish Club, the world's first member's only private dining club where membership is purchased on the blockchain as a Non-Fungible-Token (NFT) and owned by the token-holder to gain access to their restaurant and various culinary, cultural and social experiences.Snacky Tunes: Music is the Main Ingredient, Chefs and Their Music (Phaidon), is now on shelves at b

We celebrate Black Business Month by sitting down with the founders of Prosperity Market, Carmen Dianne (FOUNDER, CEO) and Kara Still (FOUNDER, COO). We chat about their celebration of community, how they put the market together and what tasty tunes you can expect at their pop ups.  We then tune into our archives for a tasty performance from BOYTOY, for their summer fun surfer sounds.Snacky Tunes: Music is the Main Ingredient, Chefs and Their Music (Phaidon), is now on shelves at bookstores around the world. It features 77 of the world’s top chefs who share personal stories of how music has been an important, integral force in their lives. The chefs also give personal recipes and curated playlists too. It’s an anthology of memories, meals and mixtapes. Pick up your copy by ordering directly from Phaidon, or by visiting your local independent bookstore. Visit our site, www.snackytunes.com for more info.Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Snacky Tunes by becoming a

We sit down with Philadelphia hometown-hero, Amanda Shulman, to chat about Her Place Supper Club. She shares with us stories of cooking supper for her family in high school, how she wound up cooking family meal with Marc Vetri’s father, and her inspiring approach to running her own spot.  Then we share some California vibes from the archives with a live performance from Matt Costa.Snacky Tunes: Music is the Main Ingredient, Chefs and Their Music (Phaidon), is now on shelves at bookstores around the world. It features 77 of the world’s top chefs who share personal stories of how music has been an important, integral force in their lives. The chefs also give personal recipes and curated playlists too. It’s an anthology of memories, meals and mixtapes. Pick up your copy by ordering directly from Phaidon, or by visiting your local independent bookstore. Visit our site, www.snackytunes.com for more info.HRN is home to transformative exchanges about food. Our 35+ member-supported food podcasts empower eaters to cul