This week on The Morning After, host Sari Kamin is joined in the studio by Klancy Miller, a writer, pastry chef, host of waffle parties and passionate Francophile. She has contributed to Food Republic and appeared on Food Network's Recipe for Success. She graduated from Columbia University and Le Cordon Bleu Paris.

This week on The Morning After, host Sari Kamin is joined in the studio by Professor Krishnendu Ray, associate professor and department chair of the Food Studies program at NYU. Tune in to hear them discuss the implications of the recent presidential election for the American labor force and food system.

This week on The Morning After, host Sari Kamin is joined by Jessica Koslow, the award-winning chef of LA’s popular restaurant Sqirl. Jessica was one of 100 chefs in the United States to be nominated for Food & Wine’s People’s Best New Chef for 2014 and has recently been named a Rising Star by the magazine’s Star Chefs. Sqirl has been listed among Los Angeles Magazine’s “75 Best Restaurants in LA” and Jonathan Gold’s “101 Best Restaurants.” In her new book, Everything I Want to Eat: Sqirl and the New California Cooking, Jessica shares 100 of her favorite recipes for health-conscious but delicious dishes that also happen to be suitable for vegetarians, vegans, or whomever you’re sharing your meal with.

This week on The Morning After, host Sari Kamin is joined by the crew behind Thug Kitchen, "the only website dedicated to verbally abusing you into a healthier diet." Tune in to hear them discuss their latest cookbook, Thug Kitchen 101: Fast as Fck*.

This week on The Morning After, host Sari Kamin is joined by Abe Conlon, chef and co-owner of Fat Rice in Chicago. Growing up in blue-collar Lowell Ma, Abe’s culinary beginning was heavily impacted by his Portuguese heritage and a strong Southeast Asian presence in his community. Now, his new venture Fat Rice is a return to roots, harmonizing the rich influence of Abe’s upbringing and heritage with a thirst for culinary exploration and preservation, focusing on food from modest traditions, prepared with an immense respect for ritual, custom and technique.

This week on The Morning After, host Sari Kamin is joined by Andy Ricker, the chef/owner of Michelin starred Pok Pok Ny in Red Hook, Brooklyn as well as 7 other restaurants in Portland, NYC and L.A. He first visited Thailand as a backpacker in 1987. Since then, he has spent several months each year traveling, eating, cooking and studying the food culture in Thailand and neighboring countries. He is also the founder and owner of Pok Pok Som (a drinking vinegar company) and is a partner in Pok Pok Thaan (a charcoal importing enterprise). Among other achievements and accolades, Andy is a two time James Beard Award winner and best selling cookbook author.

This week on The Morning After, host Sari Kamin is joined by Alon Shaya, Executive Chef and Partner of Domenica, Pizza Domenica and Shaya, a modern Israeli restaurant. With the growing popularity of Domenica, Alon opened Pizza Domenica, a casual spin-off, in uptown New Orleans in the spring of 2014. After several visits to Israel, Alon was inspired to go back to his roots of cooking and in February of 2015, he opened his namesake Israeli restaurant. Shaya is an innovative restaurant with a warm and welcoming approach to the dining culture inspired by Chef Alon Shaya’s Israeli upbringing and New Orleans’ local ingredients. Esquire named Shaya “The Best New Restaurant in America” in 2015.

This week on The Morning After, host Sari Kamin is joined by Jeffrey Yoskowitz and Liz Alpern, authors of The Gefilte Manifesto: New Recipes for Old World Jewish Foods. Combining the inventive spirit of a new generation and respect for their culinary tradition, they present more than a hundred recipes pulled deep from the kitchens of Eastern Europe and the diaspora community of North America. Their recipes highlight the best of Ashkenazi home and storefront cuisine, tapping into the enduring Jewish values of resourcefulness and seasonality.

This week on The Morning After, host Sari Kamin is joined in the studio by Molly Yeh, a food blogger who moved from Brooklyn to a farm on the North Dakota-Minnesota border, where her husband is a fifth-generation farmer. Like her award-winning blog My Name is Yeh, her new cookbook Molly on the Range chronicles her life through photos, more than 100 new recipes, and hilarious stories from life in the city and on the farm.

This week on The Morning After, host Sari Kamin is joined in the studio by Joshua David Stein, editor-at-large of Tasting Table, style correspondent for The Daily Beast, movie critic for Eater, and all-around prolific writer. Tune in to hear them discuss a holistic approach to restaurant reviews, the politics of food, dream jobs, and more!

On the season premiere of The Morning After, host Sari Kamin is joined in the studio by Chef Alex Raij of El Quinto Pino, Txikito, and La Vara. She is also the author of The Basque Book: A Love Letter in Recipes from the Kitchen of Txikito. Tune in to hear her discuss running multiple restaurants, her culinary influences, and more. Plus, a special message from Pauly Shore at the top of the show!

This week on The Morning After, host Sari Kamin is joined in the studio by Greg Baxtrom, chef & owner of the restaurant Olmsted in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn. An alum of Alinea, Blue Hill at Stone Barns, Atera, and Per Se, Chef Baxtrom created the menu with co-owner, friend, and farmer Ian Rothman based on what Rothman could grow in a small garden in the backyard and what their purveyor friends have available.

This week on The Morning After, host Sari Kamin is joined in the studio by Brian Leventhal, co-founder of the Brooklyn Winery in Williamsburg. Tune in to hear them discuss making wine less intimidating for consumers, the differences between running a restaurant and a winery, growing grapes in the Finger Lakes region, bacon, and more!

This week on The Morning After, hosts Sari Kamin and Lesley Stockton are joined in the studio by Chris Poeschl and Tony Lanuza, a.k.a. The Brooklyn Baking Barons. While neither has professional baking training, both men grew up in homes where the kitchen was the heartbeat of their families. Their signature honey whiskey cake, and all of their delicious homemade creations, are available for delivery from their online shop.

This week on The Morning After, Lesley Stockton sits down with Todd Masonis and Greg D'Alesandre of Dandelion Chocolate. Born in early 2010, Dandelion Chocolate is a bean-to-bar chocolate factory based in the Mission District of San Francisco, where they roast, crack, sort, winnow, grind, conch, and temper small batches of beans and then mold and package each bar by hand.

This week on The Morning After, host Sari Kamin and Lesley Stockton are joined in the studio by Chef Cesare Casella and Patrick Dollard of The Center for Discovery, an educational and residential facility in the Catskill Mountains that serves people with complex autism and other severe disabilities. Here, farming, nutrition, and culinary arts come together in a cutting-edge program that is important for this special community and for anyone who eats. Cesare and Patrick are co-authors of Feeding the Heart: Recipes, Flavors and the Seed to Belly Philosophy of the Department of Nourishment Arts.

On this episode of The Morning After, the hosts are joined by Tyler Kord, chef of No.7 Subs. Join them as they discuss sandwiches, cafes, meats, rolls and much more.

This week on The Morning After, hosts Sari Kamin and Lesley Stockton are joined in the studio by Claus Meyer, a culinary entrepreneur, food activist, cookbook author, professor, and TV host. He was the owner of the two-Michelin-star restaurant Noma in Copenhagen, and is often credited as the founder of the New Nordic Cuisine philosophy, which promotes local, natural and seasonal produce as a basis for new dishes both in restaurants and in the home. Currently, he runs Agern in Grand Central Terminal, which specializes in contemporary Scandinavian fare.

Our guest today, Susan Ho, recently went on vacation in Buenos Aires, and didn't have the best time (something about teenage Argentinian boys being a little too eager on the dance floor). That's why she decided to co-found Journy, a website and iPhone app that makes custom itineraries for travelers. And yes, the focus is definitely on food.

This week on The Morning After, Sari and Lesley are joined in the studio by Nate Adler and Nialls Fallon of the Eastville Restaurant Collective. Tune in to hear them discuss how forming the group has helped to bring restaurants in their East Village neighborhood together — both to share tips amongst each other and to attract more business as a single, unified force.

On this week's episode of The Morning After, hosts Sari Kamin and Lesley Stockton are joined in the studio by pastry chef and author David Lebovitz. Lebovitz is an alumnus of Chez Panisse in Berkeley, California, where he worked with Alice Waters and Executive Pastry Chef Lindsey Shere. He spent thirteen years in the kitchens at Chez Panisse before leaving in 1999 to pursue writing books and live in Paris. His latest book, My Paris Kitchen (Ten Speed), is a compendium of savory and sweet recipes and stories, cultivated from years shopping, baking, and cooking in Paris. My Paris Kitchen was named the best cookbook of the year by Amazon, and a variety of national and international publications.

This week on The Morning After, hosts Sari Kamin and Lesley Stockton are joined in the studio by food writer, feminist, and chocolate eater Megan Giller. Megan has written about food for publications such as Slate, Food & Wine, Travel + Leisure, Texas Monthly, and more. Her latest project, Chocolate Noise, is a monthly series syndicated on Food & Wine, which examines how chocolate is transforming from a kid’s sweet into an artisan luxury food.

This week on The Morning After, hosts Sari Kamin and Lesley Stockton are joined in the studio by Anna Dunn, the editor of Diner Journal, an independent magazine featuring original art, literature, and recipes. She is also a bartender at Roman's, and co-author of Saltie: A Cookbook. Plus, your weekly serving of food news at the top of the show!

On this week's episode of The Morning After, Sari and Lesley are joined by chef, cookbook author, and television host Sara Moulton. In an article for The New York Times, Kim Severson described Moulton as "one of the nation’s most enduring recipe writers and cooking teachers...and a dean of food television and magazines." A protégée of Julia Child, Sara was the co-founder of the New York Women’s Culinary Alliance, executive chef of Gourmet magazine, Food Editor of ABC-TV’s ”Good Morning America,” and the host of several well-loved shows on the Food Network during that channel’s first decade, including Cooking Live. Her latest book is Sara Moulton’s Home Cooking 101: How to Make Everything Taste Better.

On this week's episode of The Morning After, Sari and Lesley are joined in the studio by Emily Seaman, chef at the forthcoming Dizengoff NYC. Like the original in Philadelphia, the restaurant will offer set meals of hummus, fresh-baked pita, salads, and pickles during the day. But unlike the original, Dizengoff NYC will also offer dinner. Bloomberg Business named Dizengoff’s opening in New York’s Chelsea Market as one of the 26 most exciting restaurant openings in the world this spring.

On this week's episode of The Morning After, Sari mourns the departure of former co-host Jessie Keifer, but celebrates the passing of the torch to new co-host Lesley Stockton! After their food news segment, they are joined by Jessie Kanelos Weiner, author of the adult coloring book Edible Paradise: A Coloring Book of Seasonal Fruits and Vegetables.

On this week’s episode of The Morning After, Jessie and Sari are joined by Jonathan Gold of the _Los Angeles Times _who, in 2007, became the first food critic to win the Pulitzer Prize. He is also the subject of the new documentary City of Gold, which follows his exploration of the culinary culture of Los Angeles. Tune in to hear them discuss food as a cultural product, the rise of chefs as restaurant owners, and Jonathan’s desert island dish. “We all live life surrounded by artifacts of culture, and the way to understanding, I think, is being able to connect one to the other.” [24:00] – Jonathan Gold  

On today’s The Morning After, hosts Jessie & Sari interview the team from Humboldt & Jackson, as well as The Sussman Brothers (Max and Eli Sussman). Listen in as the group talks about the pop-up restaurant Ed and Bev’s, a “Coney Island style” diner helmed by the Sussmans, currently open for lunch at Humboldt & Jackson.

On this week’s episode of The Morning After, Jessie and Sari discuss a few minor atrocities – Walmart selling parmesan cheese containing wood pulp, Coors and Miller not using real Rocky Mountain water in their beer – before tackling a much more serious issue: the debate over fair restaurant wages and tipping. Guests Andrew Tarlow, Saru Jayaraman and Lee Derosiers join the conversation in defense of fairness for restaurant workers. Andrew Tarlow opened his first restaurant in 1998, and since then has helped transform Brooklyn into a world-class dining destination. His restaurants include Diner, Reynard, Roman’s and Achilles Heel. Also joining him in studio from the latter of those establishments is chef Lee Derosiers. Saru Jayaraman is the Co-Founder and Co-Director of the Restaurant Opportunities Centers United (ROC-United) and Director of the Food Labor Research Center at University of California, Berkeley. She is the author of Forked: A New Standard for American Dining. “The core of the issue is the fact that this industry has used tipping as an excuse to pay workers almost nothing, and essentially get away with saying that consumers should pay our workers wages.” [15:30] – Saru Jayaraman  

On today’s episode of _The Morning After, _host Sari Kamin welcomes J. Kenji López-Alt, the Managing Culinary Director of Serious Eats, and author of the James Beard Award-nominated column The Food Lab. They start with tips on how to get deported from Kyrgyzstan (by insulting its national dish), and later discuss how you can apply food science to everyday cooking in a fun and approachable way. Plus, we delve deep into Kenji’s knowledge about Benji the dog on _The Morning After _quiz. “I’m making a living doing basically what I would be doing in my spare time if I had another job.” [18:30] – J. Kenji López-Alt

An alligator walks into a Wendy’s, a Londoner walks into 46 McDonalds, and a soda sommelier walks into your local KFC… you’ve tuned in to this week’s _ The Morning After _!  Welcoming Chef Alex Leonard, who hails from the Bushwick standout Blanca, where he was chef de cuisine, Alex shares how he refined his culinary creativity and what he took to the kitchen at the newly opened Lowlife.  Commenting on what it means to be aggressively local plus thoughts on meal pricing and quality, this is a conversation not to be missed! “Going from a 12 seat restaurant to a 71 seat restaurant a la carte, it’s a completely different animal. I think one thing I’ve learned is how to develop dishes differently… you have to think about how the dish is going to eat between 3-4 people.” [17:00] “The experience doesn’t have to be so stuffy. It can be whatever you want!” [29:00] –Alex Leonard on The Morning After

A Guy Fieri Craigslist experience, a hollow McDonald’s experience, and an offal KFC experience: welcome to _ The Morning After _ (experience)!  Solo host Jessie Kiefer is in studio with Anthony Rudolf, CEO of Journee. Journee is a community for restaurant professionals with its first location based in New York. Members receive access to unlimited classes, guidance from industry vets, and a collaborative space for meetings or catching up with peers in the heart of the Flatiron District. The space serves as a home for ambitious and curious thinkers and doers in food, beverage, and hospitality to discover, share, and collaborate. Journee empowers restaurant professionals to take control of their careers and ultimately affect the way the profession evolves. While making it in the restaurant industry will never be easy, Journee makes it easy to access knowledge and resources. Anthony Rudolf has nearly 20 years of experience in the restaurant industry, including running operations for Chef Thomas Keller and Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten in New York. After realizing his true mission was not to serve consumers, but to nurture and guide people in the industry along their path of living their dreams, Rudolf left the Thomas Keller Restaurant Group to found Journee, a community that empowers and educates restaurant professionals. “Journee is everything I aspire to be as a person,” he says. “It is welcoming, extroverted, and collaborative. We want to break down barriers and open people’s eyes to different perspectives.” Rudolf is determined to raise the standards of the profession. “Journee is not only my way of validating the career I’ve been dedicated to for over 20 years, it is also a much needed source of empowerment for other ambitious restaurant professionals. It is my way of showing people that they can follow their passions to find success, and, most importantly, they can do so on their own terms.” By the age of 15, Rudolf was confident that he did not belong in a typical classroom. He aspired to become a chef, which led him to pursue two degrees from The Culinary Institute of America—an associate’s degree in culinary arts and a bachelor’s degree in professional studies. While in school, he shifted his focus away from the culinary arts and toward hospitality. From 2002 to 2006, Rudolf worked his way up the ladder to become the service director for the flagship restaurant of Chef Jean-Georges. In June 2006, he joined Chef Thomas Keller at the world-renowned Per Se. There, he led the team as maitre d’, then general manager, and ultimately became the director of operations responsible for all New York properties including Per Se and two Bouchon Bakeries. During his tenure with Chefs Keller and Vongerichten, both restaurants achieved four-star reviews from The New York Times along with three-star Michelin awards year after year. During Rudolf’s time at Per Se, the service team was voted Best Service by the Zagat Guide book seven years in a row and received a James Beard award for Outstanding Service in 2011. In addition to being the founder and CEO of Journee, Rudolf is the co-founder of The Welcome Conference: a first-of-its-kind hospitality conference that brings together leaders to inspire, share, and connect. He is currently an ambassador of The Culinary Institute of America and has spoken on the topic of hospitality at numerous professional institutions, including a speech on Chivalry at TEDxEast in 2011.

White Girl Asian Food, a case of mistaken identity at McDonald’s, and druggy carrots crossing the border: welcome to this week’s _ The Morning After _! Tune in as host Jessie Kiefer welcomes Melissa Weller of Sadelle’s to the studio talking her background working in the bakery at Roberta’s to head baker at Per Se to masterminding her own vision of bagels, pastries, and more. Melissa goes on to divulge her methodology to perfecting her bagel plus thoughts on the gluten-free revolution, the Pete Wells Per Se review, and, of course, The Morning After Quiz! “If the gluten-free is made with lots of starches like Xanthan gum, I feel it’s less healthy of a choice rather than just going gluten-free all together.” [28:00] –Melissa Weller on The Morning After  

Pizza rat hoax, a deathly New Years complaint, and Applebee’s salad extras, welcome to _ The Morning After _!  In studio with the team behind Insa, Ben Schneider and Jamie Seet. The new, 100-seat restaurant, located at 328 Douglass Street in Gowanus, features a dining room, a 36-seat bar, and a karaoke den with five private rooms serving table-side Korean BBQ. Along with the requisite microphones and speaker system, the duo explain that the private karaoke room are outfitted with disco balls and velvet banquettes for maximum grooving. Ben and Jamie share their pro tips for the best possible karaoke experience and more!  Tune in for a great show.

Santacon does it again, communism is back in restaurant form, and a Bushwick man accosted with a Snickers – welcome to The Morning After!  Solo host Jessie Kiefer welcomes Chef Amanda Cohen to the studio catching up on the opening of Dirt Candy’s new location plus its trials and tribulations.  Amanda also shares that Dirt Candy was actually one of the first restaurants in the city to do away with tipping and highlights the benefits and various reasons behind this choice.  Jessie goes on to ask how the vegetable based restaurant has fared with its recent implementation of brunch to the menu. Is Amanda ready to open another place any time soon? Does she ace The Morning After Quiz this time around?  Tune in for more! © 2013 Brent Herrig Photography “There’s no reason why you can’t find the money to pay your server if you get rid of tipping.” [17:15] –Amanda Cohen on The Morning After  

Fany Gerson is in studio this week with hosts Sari Kamin and Jessie Kiefer for another brand new episode of The Morning After!  Considered one of the country’s most authoritative voices on Mexican confections, the author of two cookbooks, and the mastermind behind La Newyorkina and Dough Doughnuts in NYC. She shares how her sweet, culinary journey started and how she has managed to spread the love and passion for the desserts of her homeland to the masses.  Tune in for a great discussion and to find out how she does on The Morning After quiz!

Consider Bardwell’s Head Cheesemaker, Leslie Goff, joins Jessie Kiefer and Sari Kamin for a brand new episode of  The Morning After. Consider Bardwell is a dairy in West Pawlet, Vermont, making award-winning cheese with raw milk from grass-fed and pasture-raised cows and goats. Leslie talks about how she found her career in cheese and some of the ins and outs of cheesemaking. How is goats milk cheese different than cows milk cheese? Find out this and more on an awesome dairy-themed episode, brought to you by the Christmas Tree Farmers Association of New York.   “Our milk is super clean. We test it every week so we know what we’re bringing in.” [20:00] –Leslie Goff on The Morning After  

Tune in to this week’s episode of The Morning After as hosts Jessie Kiefer and Sari Kamin sit down with Mimi Sheraton, one of the most acclaimed critics food has ever seen, talking all about her book 1,000 Foods To Eat Before You Die: A Food Lover’s Life List. Before becoming the first female restaurant critic at the New York Times in 1976, she wrote for New York Magazine, and four decades later, she has written for almost every food publication that matters and authored 17 books. Mimi’s influence on critical food writing has been unparalleled. Needless to say, this is an interview not to be missed!

Restaurantuer Einat Admony joins Sari and Jessie for this week’s episode of The Morning After. Einat Admony is chef and owner of Balaboosta, Bar Bolonat, and the Taïm restaurants in New York City and author of Balaboosta: Bold Mediterranean Recipes to Feed the People You Love. Her life has been an adventure. After growing up outside Tel Aviv, she secured illicit rations for her kitchen as a cook in the Israeli Army, walked away from college after two months, traipsed around Germany as a gypsy, then packed up her life to move to New York and work at “a million venerable kitchens around the city,” according to The New Yorker. Then things got interesting. Inspired by the street food of her native Tel Aviv, Einat opened the falafel joint Taïm (tay’·eem) in Manhattan’s West Village in 2005. In 2010, she launched Balaboosta in Nolita where the manner of cooking is not so much Middle Eastern as Mediterranean. Her most recent venture is Bar Bolonat, a West Village eatery focused on modern Israeli cuisine, opened to rave reviews in late March 2014.  Einat is married to Stefan Nafziger. Together they own and operate Balaboosta, Bar Bolonat, and Taïm. They live in Brooklyn with their two young children, Liam and Mika.

A decaffeinated coffee pop up, a fake KFC shut down in Iran, and a weed drive-thru in France: welcome to this week’s edition of _ The Morning After _!  Welcoming guest Christina Tosi to the show, Christina is the founder and owner of Milk Bar, an author, teacher, and a judge on FOX’s MasterChef as well as MasterChef Junior.  Talking how she found herself in the pastry world, befriending restauranteur David Chang and eventually establishing a partnership commandeering his dessert program with Milk Bar, she has wielded her talents to growing her business (now with seven locations) to making a charity cookie with model Karlie Kloss to other exciting projects along the way.  Tune in to hear how Christina does on The Morning After quiz! “In the most unplanned way, all of our best sellers at Milk Bar were on the menu from the very opening… for me I just really wanted to open a bakery that was my take on a bakery and was. I like the humility of what a baked good is but I like working and thinking about the technique and the flavors and the textures and the composition of it like a formally trained pastry chef.” [13:52] –Christina Tosi on The Morning After  

A “Juicy Lucy” burger stuffed with Reese’s, a missing cat drunk on Riesling, and a Hello Kitty food truck: welcome to this week’s The Morning After!  In studio with Chef Flynn McGarry, the whiz kid of the NYC pop up restaurant Eureka, Jessie and Sari get Flynn’s story – how he started cooking at age 10, instantly fell in love with Thomas Kellers’ The French Laundry Cookbook, soon began practicing his knife skills after school, and the rest is history!  After apprenticing with many notable chefs, he explains it was only a matter of time before venturing out, creating his own menu and supper club with Eureka in NYC.  Tune in to hear Flynn’s amazing story, details on his pop up, and what’s next! “I started cooking because I really was not a fan of my parents’ cooking.” “The great thing about cooking is that I may burn out from working a 22 hour day, but there’s so many aspects to it.  If I burn out, every aspect is so different that you can segment it into a very long career.” [30:30] –Flynn McGarry on The Morning After

Subway’s mousy mishap, Wu-Tang infused brews, and refunds for drinking Beck’s Beer – welcome to this week’s The Morning After!  Solo host Sari Kamin is in studio with chef and restauranter Yotam Ottolenghi and chef Ramael Scully hot off the release of their new co-authored book, “NOPI: The Cookbook.”  Featuring over 100 of the most popular dishes from Yotam’s London-based restaurant NOPI with an Asian twist of ingredients (compliments of Scully), the duo details their kitchen partnership as well as their role in transforming the stereotyped British dining scene.  Tune in for a fun show and hear how Yotam and Scully fare on The Morning After quiz! “The ‘Ottolenghi way’ is something I’ve only figured out a few years ago… essentially it’s all those wonderful things: the roasted, cooked vegetables and all the Middle-Eastern flavors infused into all those vegetables. It’s a visual and culinary language we’ve developed.” [11:39] –Yotam Ottolenghi on The Morning After

Spam snack treats, the Halloween Whopper bun (and its consequence!), plus a 911 call from the highest Doritos fan in the land – welcome to this week’s The Morning After!  Jessie Kiefer and Sari Kamin were also on scene last week for The Balvenie, the world’s most handcrafted single malt Scotch whisky, sharing highlights with special guest Anthony Bourdain.  Tune in as the hosts then sit down with the chef, author, and raconteur for an in-depth talk on all things scotch, the NYC chef shortage, food television, and of course, The Morning After Quiz! “Life is better post Food Network than before, it pains me to say that, but its true!” [22:30] –Anthony Bourdain on The Morning After    

Chick-fil-A opens in NYC, Nestle goes ‘au naturale,’ and beard yeast! The Morning After hosts, Jessie Kiefer and Sari Kamin, welcome the crew from Wassail, Ben Sandler (co-owner) and Dan Pucci (cider director), to the studio.  Over the centuries the word Wassail has been in existence and has meant many things: A salutation (good health). A noun (the drink). A verb (to sing). Now it also means a cider bar and restaurant on Orchard Street in the Lower East Side! Talking the pressure of opening the first bar of its kind in the city as well as focusing on a well paired menu, Ben and Dan share their thoughts behind the vegetarian menu as well as the variances between ciders sourced from around the world.  Will their vast knowledge of cider help them out on The Morning After Quiz? Is Jessie Kiefer the next big thing to hit the rap scene? Tune in to find out! “We truly believe that vegetables have so much versatility, along with grains and dairy, to make incredibly rich and satisfying, layered and complex dishes that can be so varied and so much more interesting than meat dishes.” [16:00] “How can we make a veggie burger considering the fact that most veggie burgers suck?” [24:00] –Ben Sandler on The Morning After  

This week on The Morning After, hosts Jessie Kiefer and Sari Kamin welcome winemaker Kris Matthewson of Bellwether Wine Cellars for some crazy food news including the Pope, Pizza Rat, and Burger King’s new flame-grilled Whopper Wine!  Explaining what vineyard life is like in the beautiful Finger Lakes Region of Upstate New York, Kris shares that Bellwether produces 1500 cases of wine a year, focusing solely on varietals that are best suited for the Finger Lakes region, including Riesling and Pinot Noir. Now in the harvest season, he is in the process of painstakingly sorting and soaking the grapes for weeks to ensure the perfect quality and flavors.  Tune in to hear Kris relay his dedication to the region he calls home plus find out how he does on The Morning After Quiz! “I think to go out on a limb you have to know how to climb first. You have to be able to ferment something clean and do it well before you can do some radical thing.” [18:00] –Kris Matthewson on The Morning After  

Katrina Birchmeier joins Jessie Kiefer and Sari Kamin in studio for this week’s episode of The Morning After!  Katrina is a natural wine expert and General Manager of the popular wine bar The Four Horsemen in Williamsburg, NY.  Kicking off the show with the craziest food news in the land, Sari shares details on the new rainbow Doritos, The Olive Garden bringing back the unlimited pasta pass, and the introduction of Unicorn Tears Gin.  Hailing from Australia, Katrina explains how she made her way all the way from Tasmania to settling in the big apple, opening The Four Horsemen with LCD Soundsystem’s James Murphy.  With a focus on natural wine, Katrina gives her take on what that particular term means in the context of the establishment plus how this wine bar sets itself a part from the rest.  Tune in for a great discussion and hear how Katrina does on The Morning After Quiz! This program was brought to you by Route 11 Potato Chips. “There’s always a bit of contention and funny thoughts on natural wine, and I like that term. I think it describes what we’re serving. That’s our focus.” [22:20] “We’re a place where you can eat and drink. You don’t have to define it.” [24:50] –Katrina Birchmeier on The Morning After  

Kicking off the fall season of The Morning After, hosts Jessie Kiefer and Sari Kamin are back with more entertaining food news including a Japanese cafe offering bikini clad waitresses, a three-wheeled Whataburger excursion, plus new emojis coming to an iPhone near you! Guest Gerardo Gonzales, Head Chef of El Rey Coffee Bar & Luncheonette, is also in studio sharing details behind his culinary journey to his present post at the popular coffee and luncheonette bar located in Manhattan’s Lower East Side. With a menu featuring a balance of sweet, spicy and sour, Gerardo explains that vegan-friendly cuisine take center stage at El Rey in a creative and delicious way. Tune in for all things El Rey plus find out how Gerardo fares on The Morning After Quiz! This program was brought to you by Whole Foods Market. > #### “Given the space that I had in a 350 square foot coffee shop, the only real area I could carve out for a kitchen was about 3 feet wide by 2 feet, so naturally I was like ‘lunch counter!'” [12:22] “It’s not just an open kitchen, it’s so interactive, it’s great, and you get to know your clientele.” [12:43] –Gerardo Gonzales on The Morning After    

This week on a brand new episode of The Morning After, hosts Jessie Kiefer and Sari Kamin welcome Heritage Radio Network founder Patrick Martins and Arts & Seizures host Mike Edison to the show talking some hilarious Food News. Chatting about a Burger-King wedding, a coma patient waking up with a cheese obsession, and a new ramen spa in Japan, the news sets the stage for an entertaining show. Patrick and Mike share their inspiration for co-writing their book, “The Carnivore’s Manifesto” which includes the thought that meat is a luxury that should be treated as such. Not expecting an overnight change, the duo bring up great tips for contributing to the sustainable food movement and give the thumbs up to making friends with your local butcher, baker, and bartender. Sari brings up the seasonality of meat and that many people might not be aware that there is a cycle to when animals might actually taste best, spurring Patrick to read a great highlight from “The Carnivore’s Manifesto.” Tune in for a smart, informed conversation and hear how Patrick and Mike do on The Morning After Quiz! This program was brought to you by Bonnie Plants. “Meat is a luxury. We should be eating less of it and paying more for it.” “In time people will seek out great food the way they will great clothes, shoes, cell phones…” —Patrick Martins on The Morning After

This week on The Morning After, hosts Sari Kamin and Jessie Kiefer jump start the episode with some unbelievable food news including an official Burger King fragrance, metal found in Kraft Mac & Cheese, as well as a cookbook for kids based on the popular Paleo diet! After the break, Chef Jonathon Sawyer of Cleveland restaurants Noodlecat, The Greenhouse Tavern, Trentina, and Tavern Vinegar Company joins the show along with Pastry Chef at The Greenhouse Tavern, Vincent Griffith. Talking about redefining the food scene along the Rustbelt, Jonathon and Vincent share their visions for elevating the culinary industry in the area and how they maintain well-prepared, simple, unpretentious cuisine. Jonathon is also incredibly involved with his kids and how they eat and explains he and his wife’s approach to expanding their kids’ palate. Touching many other topics of conversation, the show boils down to how Team Sawyer fares on The Morning After Quiz! Tune in for a wonderful interview! This program was brought to you by International Culinary Center. “I think they’re all [his restaurants] trying to read from the same book. They’re interpreting cuisines and they’re using their backyard to find stuff to interpret that.” [16:27] “Whether it’s a slurp shop, everything under $13, Japanese inspired, Ohio sourced or it’s Trentina and it’s sort of the test kitchen for the whole company or The Greenhouse Tavern where it’s this all things to everybody French-inspired bistro, they’re all telling their story just three different points of view.” [16:37] —Chef Jonathon Sawyer on The Morning After

This week on The Morning After, Sari and Jessie interview Internet personality, Shit Food Blogger. They discuss the WastED pop-up happening at Blue Hill Farm, and head into some food news. Headlines include a misabuse of Yelp in Boston, a dishwasher who was enslaved by his boss in Calfornia, and an unfortunate man who attempted to score a free Valentines Day meal with his pet rat. In the middle segment of the show, Shit Food Blogger answers questions that were tweeted to him for the show and he comments on a list of words “banned” by EIC of Bon Appetit, Raphael Brion. The show concludes, of course, with The Morning After Quiz. This program was brought to you by Whole Foods Market. “Restaurant owners give Yelp way too much power.” [5:00] “Nothing is better than a comeback story in the food blogger world.” [19:00] — Shit Food Blogger on The Morning After

This week on The Morning After, hosts Sari Kamin and Jessie Kiefer kick off a brand new show with some zany food news that includes a discriminating ‘breast-arant’ plus arsenic found in cheap wines like the beloved Three Buck Chuck! After the break, Ivan Orkin of Ivan Ramen is in studio talking about how a self described “Jewish Kid from Long Island” became a “Japanophile” and through a series of trials and tribulations, found his way to opening the successful Ivan Ramen restaurants both in Japan and in the United States. Taking the hosts through not only the history of ramen but the evolution of ramen’s popularity in the states, Ivan shares how he decided to break into the mysterious world of ramen on his own. In the later half of the show, Ivan explains his personal views on cooking, ramen trends, and if New York has reached maximum ramen saturation! Tune in for much more and to see how Ivan does on The Morning After Quiz! This program was brought to you by The International Culinary Center. “I’m a Japanophile turned chef… I don’t think of myself as Japanese, I just think I belong there when I’m there.” [20:55] “I feel that ramen is a massively elevated food stuff!” [38:35] “The best bowls of ramen: they slurp well!” [41:25] —Ivan Orkin on The Morning After

This week on The Morning After, solo host Sari Kamin kicks off the show with the latest crazy food news which includes deadly spiders, avocado marijuana, and Chik-fil-A opening its doors in NYC, before officially welcoming Chef Jon Check of Brooklyn’s Buttermilk Channel. Jon chats about how he came to run the kitchen at Buttermilk Channel as well as his background in the food world. He goes on to explain how upon taking charge of the kitchen he was faced with updating the menu but keeping some of the celebrated dishes, such as the famous fried chicken, as well as his overall vision for the restaurant. Sari also gets the scoop on the secret to Buttermilk Channel’s success and how they pride themselves in being a big part of the Carroll Gardens neighborhood, plus hints at new seasonal menu items. Tune in to see how Jon does on The Morning After Quiz! This program was brought to you by Brooklyn Slate. “I came to cooking after college kind of accidentally fell into it!” “We try to be the place people can come into for varying occasions all the time.” —Jon Check on The Morning After

This week on The Morning After, hosts Jessie Kiefer and Sari Kamin kick off the show with entertaining Food News including crazy details surrounding the Dell’s Maraschino Cherries story, edible coffee cups, and the “CHILL, BABY li’l lager baby bottle.” The hosts then welcome Founder/Owner Ron Silver and Executive Chef Chris Mitchell of Bubby’s, located in Tribeca, the High Line, and Japan. Getting the Bubby’s story, Ron relates how he initially opened the Tribeca location with two tables, a coffee brewer, and a pizza oven to bake pies in. From its beginnings as a pie company, Bubby’s has set the standard for traditional American food, cooking everything from scratch, using many traditional family recipes from the best sources of ingredients available. Ron and Chris share how important it is for each location to feel a part of its neighborhood and how they strive to defend the American table and their thoughts on American cuisine. This program was brought to you by the Tabard Inn. “I don’t feel like a pioneer so much as just somebody that’s just lucky to get to do what I like to do. I feel like I’m getting away with murder!” “It’s interesting to see how the American table develops into this very complicated patchwork of things and I think it needs to be celebrated and looked at, not necessarily defined.” —Ron Silver on The Morning After

This week on The Morning After, hosts Sari Kamin and Jessie Kiefer kick off a brand new show with some amazing Food News including highlights like frozen raccoon, a celebrity chef’s addition of garlic to a sacred dish, and yogurt made with a woman’s secret ingredient! After the break, Sari and Jessie welcome sommelier Ashley Santoro, wine director at Narcissa and The Standard, East Village. Chatting about her background and how she came up through the business, she also shares her mission to highlight American wines and promote drinking sherry, while also tells of her favorite places to grab a drink in the city. Tune in for much more and to find out how Ashley does on The Morning After Quiz! This show was brought to you by Whole Foods Market. Photo via Zagat 30 Under 30 “I don’t think there are any two days that are the same, which makes my job really exciting.” “I think having the goal of pleasing your guests as much as you possibly can is the most consistent thing of my job.” —Ashley Santoro on The Morning After

This week on a brand new The Morning After, hosts Jessie Kiefer and Sari Kamin are sitting down with Leo Schneemann, the wine director for the KG-NY Restaurant Group which includes infamous restaurants Wallsé, Cafe Sabarsky, Blaue Gans, Upholstery Wine Bar, plus the new and improved Upholstery Store: Food and Wine. Kicking off the show in the usual style, Sari takes listeners through some crazy Food News before getting Leo’s story. Born in Vorau, Austria he studied restaurant management at the Hotelfachschule Oberwart and after graduation worked in a series of high-end restaurants before starting his sommelier training as an assistant sommelier at Obauer Restaurant in Werfen, Austria, and in the vineyards at Seppi Landmann winery in Soulzmatt, France. In 2008, Leo came to the United States to work with Austrian Chef Kurt Gutenbrunner to develop a wine inventory to match the Austrian menu and coordinate events at Café Sabarsky. Leo also talks about the new and improved Upholstery Store: Food and Wine, a clubby wine bar, and relays it will serve as the perfect setting in which to sample the diversity of Austrian wines, from light-bodied to opulent white wines, and from fruity to full-bodied reds. This program was brought to you by Whole Foods Market. “The Austrian/German wine scene in restaurants I think is still on the smaller side but I think a lot of restaurants picked up on it. I see more and more products out, especially German ones, that are at a very high level.” [12:31] “I think the New York market is very competitive and I think that’s the most fun part because you have to be on top of your game and you always have to come up with new ideas.” [22:45] —Leo Schneemann on The Morning After

This week on The Morning After, solo host Sari Kamin is chatting with Heather Marold Thomason and Kathryn Tomajan of Eat Retreat, and takes them through some amazing Food News, including a Texas brisket bandit, Chinese medicine endorsing beer hops as good for the brain, and cops arresting pizza delivery guys but proceeding to deliver the goods! After the break, Heather and Kathryn explain that Eat Retreat is a creative retreat for leaders in the food community (including alum Sari Kamin!) that brings together people from across the country and across food disciplines for an immersive, hands-on weekend of cooking, eating and collaborating. They go on to say that objective of this annual event is to inspire, rejuvenate and ultimately celebrate a shared joy of food. It’s basically summer camp meets the farmers market! Tune in to hear about how Eat Retreat has evolved, highlights from the application pool, what’s to come for this amazing organization, and, of course, The Morning After Quiz! This program was brought to you by Whole Foods Market.

This week on The Morning After, hosts Jessie Kiefer and Sari Kamin chat up some crazy food news including a particular McDonald’s review, SkyMall Magazine closing shop, and America bracing for a dog cafe to compete with the Japanese cat cafes. Brian Leventhal is officially welcomed on-air as the guest and tells Jessie and Sari about his journey coming up through the wine industry. Co-founders of Brooklyn Winery, Brian Land John Stires previously worked together at an internet startup. While there, they made their own wine with a group of co-workers at a winemaking facility in New Jersey. After realizing what an incredible amount of fun winemaking is, then observing a nearly complete lack of wineries in Brooklyn, and recognizing that New Yorkers are obsessed with all things local, Brian and John quit their jobs (in a terrible economy, no less) to open the business. He goes on to share the tales of unrelenting passion and dedication involved in their innovative idea that led them to officially open the winery less than a year after the company’s inception, plus the details of the winery operation and wines to expect in the coming year. Tune in for a great show, plus find out how Brian fares on The Morning After Quiz! This program was brought to you by The International Culinary Center. “Let’s listen to the market and actually adapt our business to what people want. That doesn’t change the fact that we make great wine.” [35:00] “The winery at this point runs because of the ability of all my employees. It’s a great time.” [40:00] —Brian Leventhal on The Morning After

This week on The Morning After, hosts Jessie Kiefer and Sari Kamin kick off the show with some crazy Food News including wine for cats, beer brewed with a secret ingredient, as well as allegations stemming from a Japanese McDonald’s serving food with tooth fragments. After the break, guests Melissa Clark and Julia Moskin from the New York Times Food Section officially join the show, giving Jessie and Sari the background behind the incarnations of food coverage by the New York Times and how they’ve recently compiled most of the recipes featured via the Cooking with the New York Times application. The group discusses the notion of standardizing recipes, what the NYT test kitchen situation is like, and how Melissa and Julia come up with their recipes while keeping flavors fresh and new. At the tail end of the show, tune in to see how Melissa and Julia do on The Morning After Quiz! This program was brought to you by Edwards VA Ham. “Food is more encompassing of what we do cover because we don’t just cover cooking, we don’t just cover dining, we actually cover food as ingredients. We also cover food as culture. There’s a lot of different ways to cover food.” [15:49] “What I’m in the mood for, what’s in season, then also what’s convenient… all of these things, it’s the same as everyone else, the big difference is then I have to call my editor and say, “can I have this for dinner tonight?” [29:02] —Melissa Clark on The Morning After “‘Cooking [app] has been a massive project because we have recipes from the New York Times going back to 1851.” [16:37] —Julia Moskin on The Morning After

This week on The Morning After, solo host Jessie Kiefer kicks off the first show of 2015 welcoming Master Sommelier Pascaline Lepeltier and Camille Riviere, an importer of French natural wines. Jessie introduces some great Food News including a recent wine heist at The French Laundry, White Castle serving a veggie burger, and recapping 2014’s weird food mashups. She then gets the scoop on Pascaline, asking about her background and how she came to discover wine and dedicate her career to becoming a Master Sommelier, and most recently the beverage director of Rouge Tomate Restaurant. The group embarks on a great discussion on wine trends around the world and add thoughts on natural wines as well as wines coming out of the Loire Valley along the way. At the tail end of the show, Jessie unveils The Morning After Quiz so stay tuned to see how Pascaline fares! This program was brought to you by Heritage Foods USA. “I didn’t drink wine until somebody showed me the way.” [16:00] “Is natural wine a myth? Yes and no. It’s the idea that you can grow grapes with respect of the soil without using chemical products.” [29:30] —Pascaline Lepeltier on The Morning After

This week on The Morning After, solo host Sari Kamin kicks off the last show of 2014 with some great Food News, including a Korean macadamia ‘nut’ on a plane, the unveiling of a 99 cheese pizza, and two entertaining drive thru stories. After the break, Sari officially welcomes Chef Amanda Cohen of Dirt Candy to the show talking about the restaurant’s grand reopening in January 2015 and highlights improvements she’s looking forward to in the new space. Amanda and Sari revisit the a recent article that Amanda wrote about tipping in the service industry and how the new Dirt Candy is implementing a unique bonus system that will benefit everyone working in the restaurant. Amanda also shares dishes that she’s bringing with to the new Dirt Candy as well as updates she’s making to the menu. Tune in for a great show and hear how Amanda fares on The Morning After Quiz! This program was brought to you by The International Culinary Center. “Our menu is bigger – we’re still going to have vegetable desserts but more of them!” [27:00] “At Dirt Candy, I don’t really care about your health, what you’ve had for lunch or breakfast. I really want you to enjoy my food at the moment.” [29:00] “If you can show me a piece of meat, or fish, or chicken, or anything that made a vegetable taste better, I would actually put it on the menu. I haven’t discovered that yet.” [31:10] —Amanda Cohen on The Morning After

This week on The Morning After, hosts Jessie Kiefer and Sari Kamin kick off the show divulging some amazing Food News concerning Japan, killer alligators, and TGI Friday’s, before officially welcoming Chef de Cuisine Min Kong and Executive Sous Chef Anthony Coffey from Little Park restaurant in New York City. Explaining how she came to take the position at Little Park, Min also chats about the big idea behind Little Park and how it sets itself apart from other Andrew Carmellini restaurants as well as how they collaborate and compose the menu. Anthony adds to the discussion, talking about Little Park’s distinction from other seasonal restaurants in the New York area. After the break, the group jumps into The Morning After Quiz! Tune in for a great show! This program was brought to you by The International Culinary Center. Mill Ends Park in Portland, Oregon “I think without having any titles on things, or any type of cuisine placed upon us, it’s been liberating… this has been open and natural and organic.” [18:50] —Min Kong on The Morning After

New York Distilling Company creates handcrafted spirits in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Their bar, The Shanty, happens to be right next door. Tune in as co-founder Allen Katz joins The Morning After and chats with Sari Kamin. This program was brought to you by Rolling Press.

This week on The Morning After, chef Angus Brown travels all the way from Atlanta to have a conversation with host Jessie Kiefer! Angus Brown is Executive Chef/Partner of LUSCA and Partner of Octopus Bar in Atlanta. After attending the College of Charleston, Angus cooked in restaurants throughout Oregon, Florida, and Maine before returning to his hometown of Atlanta. Trained in French, Italian, and Asian cooking, Angus creates focused dishes using only the best ingredients. He draws inspiration from frequent visits to the market and is on the Chef Advisory Board of Atlanta’s Community Farmers Markets. Angus has extensively researched Asian cuisine during months traveling and cooking in Japan and Vietnam. After meeting in Atlanta and collaborating on a supper series, Angus and his friend and fellow chef Nhan Le opened Octopus Bar in 2011. In spring 2014, Angus and Nhan opened LUSCA. This program was brought to you by Fairway Market “It doesn’t feel like work a lot of the times, especially at a place like octopus bar. there’s such a loud energy – it’s kind of captivating.” [17:00] –Angus Brown on The Morning After

This week on The Morning After, hosts Sari Kamin and Jessie Kiefer kick off the show with some entertaining Food News including McDonald’s interpretation of vegetables, the Cake Boss being arrested, and the grand opening of NYC’s first cat cafe. Officially welcoming guest Talia Baiocchi, Editor in Chief of PUNCH Magazine and host of Heritage Radio Network’s PUNCH Radio, the group discusses her journey into the world of beverage journalism, the idea behind PUNCH, and the new city guide section coming to PUNCH. Sari asks Talia how PUNCH deals with drink trends and what she has observed from city to city across the country, for instance, with the craft cocktail movement. Talia also recently released the book, “Sherry: A Modern Guide to the Wine World’s Best-Kept Secret, with Cocktails and Recipes,” and shares some facts and highlights with listeners before taking on The Morning After Quiz! This program was brought to you by Edwards VA Ham. “We wanted to create something that felt like it answered the why does this matter but not getting so wrapped up in all the details that we forgot about the big picture.” [18:23] —Talia Baiocchi on The Morning After

This week on The Morning After, hosts Sari Kamin and Jessie Kiefer kick off the show with the beloved Food News segment featuring a wine mishap at Bobby Flay Steak, a pumpkin spice latte burger, and a Joe’s Crab Shack serving children liquor by mistake. After the break, the hosts officially welcome founder and CEO of Taste Savant, Sonia Kapadia. Taste Savant is a highly curated restaurant discovery site and app designed to help the savvy diner, decide where to eat out. Taste Savant curates and aggregates reviews from people customers trust including friends, restaurant critics, bloggers, chefs, and others who know about food. Talking to Sonia about how she came up with the Taste Savant concept, she delves into the mechanics of the application and how it’s a helpful tool for all occasions searching for food in select cities across the country. Covering New York, Brooklyn, Chicago, Boston, and Los Angeles, Taste Savant has its own ranking system that differs from questionable sites like Yelp. Tune in to hear all about the upcoming site/application and find out how Sonia does on The Morning After Quiz! This program was brought to you by Whole Foods Market. “This idea came upon me when I was looking for a place for date night.” [15:35] “People are super passionate about food in Chicago. That’s why we launched there as our second city, actually.” [27:00] “We built this for a community of people.” [30:42] —Sonia Kapadia on The Morning After

This week on The Morning After, hosts Sari Kamin and Jessie Keifer are celebrating Cider Week! Kicking off the show with some crazy food news highlights including KFC Korea, European McDonald’s, and a case against Denny’s Restaurant before introducing the guest: Nicole LeGrand Leibon of Farnum Hill Ciders. Talking about how she got into the cider business, Jessie and Sari ask her to explain how one decides on an appropriate flavor profile for cider. Nicole goes on to share that at Farnum Hill, they use the word “cider” to mean an alcoholic beverage fermented from particular apples, just as “wine” is fermented from particular grapes. Despite cider’s rich history in the United States, as it turns out, Nicole goes on to explain that there is a good amount of red tape and cost to go through in order to be a producer, including paying a wine tax due to the perceived percentage of alcoholic content. Tune in to hear all about cider and production in honor of Cider Week! This program was brought to you by Whole Foods Market. “At Farnum Hill we are apple growers first.” [21:17] “Apples are like kids, you don’t know how they’re going to turn out even though you know who the parents are.” [27:40] —Nicole LeGrand Leibon on The Morning After

This week on The Morning After, hosts Sari Kamin and Jessie Kiefer kick off the show with some entertaining food news before welcoming renowned chef Gabrielle Hamilton. A self-trained cook turned James Beard Award-winning chef, Gabrielle opened Prune on New York’s Lower East Side in 1999 to great acclaim and lines down the block, both of which continue today. Sari and Jessie also speak with Gabrielle about her new Prune cookbook, which is an inspired replica of the restaurant’s kitchen binders. She goes on to explain that It is written for her cooks in her distinctive voice, with as much instruction, encouragement, information, and scolding as you would find if you actually came to work at Prune as a line cook. With this in mind, the recipes have been tried, tasted, and tested dozens if not hundreds of times. Sari talks to the chef about the particular chapter entitled “Garbage” which really means smart ways to repurpose foods that might have hit the garbage or stockpot in other restaurant kitchens, but are turned into appetizing bites and notions at Prune. Tune in to hear all about this remarkable chef and, of course, to find out how she fares with The Morning After Quiz! This program was brought to you by Edwards VA Ham. “I take all books seriously and I revere books and just because it’s a cookbook does not mean it’s to be cast off.” [12:45] “This is merely a true rendition, this is what we do at Prune and this is what you can do too – if you want the Bloody Mary the way we make it, the vinaigrette the way we make it, if you want the sweetbreads the way we make them.” [18:00] —Gabrielle Hamilton on The Morning After

This week on The Morning After, host Jessie Kiefer is back joining co-host Sari Kamin for an episode welcoming chefs Jose Ramirez-Ruiz and Pam Yung of Semilla restaurant in Williamsburg, NYC. Kicking off the show with some food news, Sari talks headlines regarding NASA, President Obama’s credit card being declined at a NYC restaurant, and new dating sites for those with dietary restrictions. After the break, Jose and Pam talk opening their first brick and mortar restaurant less than a week ago! Both boast a stacked resume, but also talk about the pop up restaurant, Chez Jose, that evolved into the newly opened Semilla. Notably, at Semilla the chefs cook vegetables, mainly, and this stirs a great conversation about their goals to change the current food system. They go on to explain that they aren’t shy about meat or fish, but their ingredients are based solely on the best of what’s available from their farmers and are seasonal. Moreover, Jose and Pam purposely set up the restaurant’s seating around an 18-seat central bar with an emphasis on communal style dining to provoke conversation and interaction. Tune in to hear more from these culinary innovators and to find out how they do on The Morning After quiz! This program was brought to you by Edwards VA Ham. “We wanted to create something that felt real.” [19:48] —Jose Ramirez-Ruiz on The Morning After “We both believe pretty heavily in the fact that we should all be eating less meat.” [20:47] —Pam Yung on The Morning After

This week on a brand new The Morning After, solo host Sari Kamin kicks off the show with some fascinating food news including Red Bull, the release of the official cronut recipe, and weed coffee legally for sale in Washington state! After the break, Sari welcomes the masterminds behind Thug Kitchen, Michelle Davis and Matt Holloway, who recently released their first vegan cookbook. Prior to writing their book, Thug Kitchen was a popular Tumblr page that featured unique vegan posts with beautiful photos. Michelle and Matt talk about their lives prior to Thug Kitchen, what inspired them to team up and change thinking about vegan eating, and why they insist on having a laugh whenever possible. Later, Sari puts the duo to the test at the tail end of the show with The Morning After quiz! Tune in to hear some informed thoughts on veganism, soy and tofu products, and generally eating healthy. This program was brought to you by Whole Foods Market. “We were working sh*tty day jobs and we wanted a way to be creative and not feel so f*king sad about how we were spending our days, so we wanted to start a project where we could be creative and have a little fun.” [12:45] —Michelle Davis on The Morning After “Vegan food has a reputation for being really bland and so unattainable and expensive, Michelle did a wonderful job of keeping it tasty, affordable, and accessible.” [16:05] —Matt Holloway on The Morning After

This week on The Morning After, hosts Sari Kamin and Jessie Kiefer welcome Lisa Granik, MW (Master of Wine) and Erin Sylvester to the show. The episode opens with some food news featuring a donut in Pennsylvania with an unusual filling, the discovery that a bag of chips contains 50% of air, Japanese blue beer, and new opinions on MSG. Lisa, who has had an extremely wide spectrum of education and is one of the first female Masters of Wine, discusses her journey in attaining this status. She is trying to bring the first ever Georgian wine tasting event to New York. She discusses the importance of Georgian wine and encourages people to look into it more. The hosts also get her expert input on various wines and wine making methods in Georgia. Tune in for a very educational show! This show was brought to you by The International Culinary Center. “It was on route to a full time academic position that I decided I didn’t want to be a law professor anymore.” [24:00] “It was Georgia that was regarded as making the greatest wine.” [28:00] “The only wines that we’re showing are wines that are currently imported.” [46:00] “I hope everybody’s intrigued enough to experiment with Georgian wines and they’re only going to get better.” [51:00] —Lisa Granik on The Morning After

This week on The Morning After, a solo host, Sari Kamin kicks off the show with some crazy food news including a Walking Dead inspired burger and bit about the Dallas based restaurant, Twin Peaks, that prides itself on the assets of its servers. Speaking of trending chain restaurants, Sari welcomes the first guest of the day, a pro blogger by the name of Vino who is challenging himself to eat at the Olive Garden three times a day for as long as the restaurant’s Never Ending Pasta Bowl promotion lasts. Vino has documented his journey thus far and takes time out of his day to check in with The Morning After. After the break, Sari welcomes Pam Reed, Bill Reed and Sam Nahid of Humboldt & Jackson, to chat about their beginnings, their goals, and exactly what it takes to open a tasting room from the ground up. Explaining the concept behind a tasting room, the group makes a point that when you’re at a place that offers a variety of food and drink, you should be able to taste the menu instead of one particular dish or drink, and do so affordably. And, of course, it couldn’t be a complete episode of The Morning After without the quiz at the end of the show! This program has been brought to you by The International Culinary Center. “America was built on the foundation of sustainable farming and I think a lot of these vineyards are bringing it back to that. We try to go biodynamic or organic as much as possible.” [34:10] —Sam Nahid on The Morning After “If the neighborhood did not like or get what we were doing us we might as well get out.” [39:10] —Bill Reed on The Morning After

This week on The Morning After, hosts Sari Kamin and Jessie Kiefer kick off the show with some timely food news, including a politically-incorrect logo, a Russian beverage company purchasing Pabst Blue Ribbon, and airline food being offered via home delivery service. Welcoming to the show Lauren Grimm of Grimm Artisanal Ales, a nomadic brewery that brews beer wherever fermenting tanks are available. She shares that this is a brainchild between herself and her husband, Joe. Notably, they develop each recipe in the kitchen of their Gowanus apartment. Traveling to existing breweries near and far to then craft their ales, each is brewed in a small batch, limited edition, that is inspired by the freewheeling, creative brewing traditions of Belgium. After the break, Yael Raviv, of Kinetic Art, joins the show. Kinetic Art focuses on the publishing, monetization, and distribution of premium cooking apps, like the first-ever James Beard Cooking app, JBF Vegetables. Talking about the process behind innovating and elevating the food app, Yael shares how vital the aesthetic and visual aspects of the app were from the start of the project. Additionally, Yael shares that she and her team tested out the recipes featured on the app and can vouch for each! Tune in for a great show that ends with a bang – The Morning After quiz! This program was brought to you by Heritage Foods USA. “We make a different recipe every single time we brew at a commercial brewery.” [17:00] —Lauren Grimm on The Morning After “These are recipes by James Beard Award winning chefs.” [35:20] —Yael Raviv on The Morning After

This week on The Morning After, hosts Jessie Kiefer and Sari Kamin kick off the show with some interesting and thought-provoking food news including more stories from Japan as well as the influx of fall/pumpkin flavors with the cool weather. After the break, the hosts welcome Einat Admony, Chef of Taïm, Balaboosta and Bar Bolonat, Barbara Sibley, Chef and Owner of La Palapa, and Colleen Grapes of Pastry Chef at Oceana. Joining their forces to cook for The SHARE Benefit which is a 38-year-old survivor-led organization based in New York City that provides support, information, and resources to women affected by breast and ovarian cancer. Its mission is to help women and their families address the emotional and practical issues that arise from a cancer diagnosis and to provide the support these women need to feel less isolated, better informed, and more empowered as health care consumers. Talking about what this organization means to each chef and why each feels motivated to participate, all agree that food has the power to heal. Tune in for an inspiring episode and learn how to win admission to the event! This program was brought to you by The International Culinary Center. “For me, food is a channel to show love.” [19:21] —Einat Admony on The Morning After “I have to say I really believe in the P vitamin, which is pleasure. I really love people to have a good time!” [20:45] —Barbara Sibley on The Morning After “Expressing yourself through your food is an art.” [45:24] —Colleen Grapes on The Morning After

This week on The Morning After, hosts Sari Kamin and Jessie Kiefer kick off the new radio season with some notable food news including the recent shortage on rosé, Taco Bell’s ‘authentic’ menu items, as well as a controversy involving pizza bagels. In the top half of the show, Sari and Jessie speak with sommelier, author, and host of the popular podcast I’ll Drink to That!, Levi Dalton on the phone from Napa to give his take on the recent earthquake and how it has and most likely will affect the California wine industry. David Rosengarten (journalist, television personality, and cookbook author) officially joins the episode in the latter half to accolades as being a Food Network pioneer with one of the very first shows, the award winning, Taste. Talking about his incredible background in the food industry, David shares great stories (an unknown Martha Stewart catered his wedding in the 80’s!) as well as what new show he would pitch to networks today. Involved in the upcoming NYC Oyster Week, David also talks oysters with the hosts, and provides a live tasting! This program was brought to you by The International Culinary Center. “[The earthquake] is probably going to affect most of the producers who lost 2013 wine that would have been in barrel. You didn’t hear a lot about bottle damage, what you hear about is barrel damage, and so it’s the wine aging in barrel that has yet to be bottled.” [19:40] —Levi Dalton on The Morning After “I like going around the world and finding real food in real places and talking to people.” [32:04] —David Rosengarten on The Morning After

This week on The Morning After, tune in to learn everything you ever wanted to know about everyone’s favorite bivalve: the oyster! Hosts Sari Kamin and Jessie Kiefer kick off the show with the some crazy Food News talking about kitties working at Pizza Hut, rattlesnake bites, and contaminated chicken. After the break, the duo chats with oyster experts Ben Crispin from Maison Premiere, Adam Geringer-Dunn of Greenpoint Fish & Lobster, and Kevin Joseph from NY Oyster Week. Getting a brief bio of each esteemed guest, the group turns their attention to a lively discussion about sustainability, notably, the Billion Oyster Project. Bringing back The Morning After Quiz at the tail end of the show, Sari and Jessie put the experts to the test about the beloved oyster cracker. Listen in to learn all about oyster myths, proper shucking etiquette, drink pairings, and much more! This program was brought to you by The International Culinary Center. “In general, east coast oysters have much higher salinity content, are much brinier, and west coast are known traditionally as being sweeter and creamier. A lot of that has to do with the water temperatures, currents, and tide changes and fluctuations.” [19:29] — Adam Geringer-Dunn on The Morning After “Oysters are essentially a marine grape.” [21:45] — Kevin Joseph on The Morning After “When you’re talking about merroir… if you go state to state and drink tap water, you can see a giant difference in how tap water tastes – imagine the oceans, it’s huge!” [24:30] — Ben Crispin on The Morning After

This week on The Morning After, hosts Sari and Jessie welcome from Pearl & Ash restaurant, general manager Branden McRill and wine director Patrick Cappiello. Starting off the show with a ‘Currant’ Food Affair, the duo bring up hot topics that have made recent headlines, including thoughts on the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. After the break, Branden and Patrick share how they came to team up and have a hand in creating Pearl & Ash. Set in a challenging location in New York City, Patrick mentions how the restaurant pioneered the area but also that the neighborhood adds to the charm of Pearl & Ash. The guys explain that Pearl & Ash prides itself in its staff as well as its social media presence, both of which help to make customers feel like family once they walk in the door. At the tail end of show, Sari and Jessie point out the guys’ love of danger, also known as sabering champagne, which perfectly leads to the first ever The Morning After Quiz! This program was brought to you by Heritage Foods USA. “The philosophy to me with the wine program was that I want people to be able to come to the restaurant no matter who they are, no matter what their wine experience is, what their budget is, no matter what their particular desire that evening is, to be able to have many bottles that are enticing to them. [21:47] –Patrick Cappiello on The Morning After “I also think that you can take the methodology of the wine list and extrapolate it across the entirety of the restaurant to say that it is about the approachability and access.” [23:39] –Branden McRill on The Morning After

Celebrate Sunday with The Morning After as they once again bring you the best and freshest in the worlds of food, beverage and hospitality. Hosts Jessie Kieffer and Sari Kamin are first joined by Chef Zahra Tangorra of Brucie, an Italian restaurant in Cobble Hill, Brooklyn. Her story is incredible – having been badly injured in a bus accident while on tour with Mr. Lif and The Coup before eventually deciding to start her culinary career. Hear what inspires her in the kitchen and her mission behind Brucie. Later, Meredith Heilt & Hayley Karl, also known as The Beerded Ladies, join the show. They run a craft beer blog and put events together with an emphasis on women in craft beer. Tune in and hear their thoughts on beer pairings, trends and happenings in the world of craft beer! This program was brought to you by Heritage Foods USA. Photo credit: MassAppeal.com “I never even worked in a restaurant before I opened Brucie. Part of that has worked to my advantage and part has been a struggle. Everything is heartfelt, I wanted to open a place where I can do anything I wanted.” [13:00] –Zahra Tangorra on The Morning After “The beers that are marketed to women are Bud Light lime and all the flavored beers.. if it’s a regular beer, they’re using women to market it.” [32:00] –Meredith Heil on The Morning After

This week on the Morning After, Sari and Jessie open the program with a few thoughts on food television these days and cell phones in the restaurant setting. Guest Sal Lamboglia, Chef and Partner of Bar Primi, weighs in on these topics with the ladies before delving into his Italian background and how his father worked in Little Italy as a chef in the late ’80s – something that inspired Sal as a child to gravitate toward the kitchen. Being recently named on the NYC Zagat 30 Under 30 for his efforts at notable restaurants like The Dutch, Lafayette, and his own Bar Primi, Sal takes Sari and Jessie through his amazing career thus far. Tune in to hear all about Bar Primi and how it sets itself apart from the traditional Italian pasta shop. This program was sponsored by Edwards VA Ham. “You see chefs and cooks in certain situations and how they respond to pressure. I think a bad experience is also a good experience because I learned what not to do.” [28:00] “Bar Primi means a lot because it’s all I ever wanted to do and it’s all I want to do.” [32:20] — Sal Lamboglia on The Morning After

This week on The Morning After, solo-host Jessie Kiefer starts the show off in style with a crazy tale from the Front of House. Soon after, she welcomes Dr. Dave Ores to the program. Dr. Dave (as many of his patients call him) provides medical care for the uninsured in the NYC area and runs the Restaurant Worker’s Health Care Cooperative (RWHCC) as well as the Fresh Start Tattoo Removal Program. With the RWHCC currently servicing restaurants in New York City, Philadelphia, and New Orleans, he talks to Jessie about providing free or discounted health care to all restaurant employees. He goes on to explain that each month the restaurant contributes money into a common fund based on its number of employees and in return, their workers can see Dr. Dave for any kind of health concern they might have. Prevention is key! Tune in for a very informative episode and to find out how to help Dr. Dave’s cause. This program was sponsored by Heritage Foods USA. “For healthcare, you want nonprofit because it’s a different mission statement. In a nonprofit corporation, the mission statement… is to provide as much care as possible with whatever resources you have.” [11:31] “The reason why it (RWHCC) costs so little is because… you only pay money when something happens. With your private, for profit, insurance, if you pay them $1600 a month, they just keep it. If you don’t get sick for 10 years, you don’t get that back.” [19:15] “If you have nonprofit medicine, you have to make it function well.” [23:31] — Dr. Dave Ores on The Morning After

This week on The Morning After, Host Jessie Kiefer welcomes back Co-Host Sari Kamin after her European excursion! Erin Sylvester also joins the program for a special ode to a beloved restaurant. In the first half of the show, the duo bring on Katrina Moore, director of the documentary, Under the Mango Tree: Food, Health, and Love in Ghana. What started out as a school trip to Ghana, Katrina became inspired by a Ghanian doctor, Dr. Abdulai, struggling to care for his community against all odds. She then decided to turn the experience into a meaningful way to fulfill her Master’s thesis in New York University’s Food Studies program. After creating an IndieGogo account to raise necessary funds, the project has started to garner support from around the world. Check out the link here to contribute. Later, Sari shares all about her adventures eating around Europe! Tune in for a packed show. This program was brought to you by Whole Foods Market. “The doctor [Dr. Abdulai] saw that the homeless tended to behave very wildly in the streets. They would steal food from the women in the markets…they would be very violent…so the doctor would see that and named it as hunger because he knew hunger. He grew up hungry on the streets of Tamale himself.” [18:06] “The title Under the Mango Tree comes from the doctor’s first surgery at the clinic location… The first surgery performed before there were any buildings was performed under this huge mango tree that now provides food and shade and beauty to the clinic grounds.” [22:31] — Katrina Moore on The Morning After

This week on The Morning After, Jessie and guest co-host Erin Sylvester welcome Andre Hueston Mack to the program. Andre, designer of the coloring book Small Thyme Cooks and winemaker of Mouton Noir Wines, first joins in on a conversation with the ladies about health department inspections and how the relationship with restaurants needs to improve. Later, Andre tells of his prior career in the investment field, his fondness of Red Lobster, and how he ultimately came to pursue his passion in the wine industry. Tune in for details on Andre’s appropriate for all-ages coloring book as well as some great front of house horror stories. This program was brought to you by Whole Foods Market. “Wine was a culmination of all the things I liked to study in school: geography, history, food.” [14:05] “We make wines that are condiments to life” [22:55] — Andre Hueston Mack on The Morning After

This week on a solo show of The Morning After , Jessie speaks with Amy Atwood of Amy Atwood Selections and Co-Founder and Winemaker of Cobb Wines as well as Hirsch Vineyards, Ross Cobb. Focusing on wine in California, the guests detail their personal journeys and happenings with wine. First up, Amy Atwood shares her background and how she came into working with wine in all facets, eventually coming to own her own business. Later, Ross Cobb takes us through his family background with wine, how he came to be a winemaker and what his winemaking process is like. Tune in to hear what a day in a the life is like for Amy and Ross and why wine in California is coming up in the world. This program has been sponsored by Fairway Market. “The most exciting wine region in the word to me is definitely California because there has been such a change in how wines are made here.” [10:55] — Amy Atwood on The Morning After “My winemaking is very hands off and natural in the sense that we try to grow the grapes completely naturally, sustainably.” [33:48] — Ross Cobb on The Morning After

This week on The Morning After, the program welcomes New York-based writer and food teacher, Diana Kuan. Starting off the program talking about Diana’s design shop, Plate and Pencil, she elaborates on its line from totes to baby clothes. Releasing her first cookbook, The Chinese Takeout Cookbook, in late 2012, Diana discusses her background watching her family run a Latin-flavored Chinese restaurant in Puerto Rico and later a Polynesian-style takeout and Cantonese bakery in suburban Boston. She goes on to talk with Sari about her inspiration behind the cookbook, including how many times we might not know the exact ingredients of takeout food, as well as her famous dumplings and popular blog, Appetite for China. Diana also teaches cooking classes on the regular and is involved in many popup dinner events around the city. This program was sponsored by Fairway Market. “A lot of times when you go out to Chinese restaurants or get take out food you don’t really know what ingredients are in it.” [14:00] “Using the same principles behind making Chinese food and using the ideas behind that and going out to eat a lot I reverse engineered those recipes.” [15:20] –Diana Kuan on The Morning After

New restaurants, health code violation controversy, Greek wine — yep it sounds like another awesome episode of The Morning After. Tune in as hosts Jessie Keifer and Sari Kamin are joined by chef Shanna Pacifico, formerly of Back Forty and Backy Fort West, and two Greek winemakers – Olga Chatzivarytis & Ellada Papadogeorgou of Goumenissa . At the top of the show – the crew chats about the culture of food borne illness claims and why or why not health department reactions are justified. Should a yelp review really lead to legal action? Shanna also previews her latest project in Brooklyn which promises to excite. Later on – learn why Greek wine is seriously overlooked and learn more about the terroir of Northern Greece. This program was sponsored by Fairway Market. “In October when I gave my notice to Peter Hoffman, I had no thought that I’d be opening a restaurant by the summer – it wasn’t even in my brain.” [15:00] –Shanna Pacifico on The Morning After

On today’s show, Sari and Jessie interview Dahlia Abraham-Klein: vegetarian cooking instructor, challah baker, and author of the upcoming book Silk Road Vegetarian. Dahlia tells us how the recipes in her book evolved out of her upbringing, and about some of the most important ingredients and spices she uses. What makes a latte cost $10? Some damn good ingredients, that’s what. Tune in to The Morning After and hear from coffee wunderkind Tim Wendelboe and co-owner of Budin Cafe, Elliot Rayman. Find out what it really takes to source and roast the best coffee in the world and why “organic” isn’t the only thing you should be looking for when trying to be a conscious consumer of coffee. This program was sponsored by Consider Bardwell Farm. “It costs a lot more money to grow high quality coffee and roast in small quantities. It’s only fair that the people that are passionate and want to work in this industry can make a living off of it – so we have to charge more.” [19:00] –Tim Wendlboe

Food is art and art can be food! This week on The Morning After, hear from Yael Raviv, who’s behind the Umami Festival. Umami*: Food and Art Festival is a non-profit, biennale event created in 2008. The festival features events that are interdisciplinary and collaborative, creating an interchange of ideas and stirring debate about the role of food and art in our society, creating long-term collaborative relationships between organizations and individuals from different fields. Umami encourages art based in everyday life and materials, illustrating that art can be found anywhere and can be produced at any time with the simplest means. Also on the show – Sara Kramer and Sarah Hymanson who are promoting an upcoming dinner at City Grit! This program was sponsored by Whole Foods Market. “The idea of food and art intersecting is becoming more common. It wasn’t always like that.” [23:00] –Yael Raviv on The Morning After

Along with Easter and 420, today is part of Passover! On today’s episode, Sari and Jessie are joined by Louisa Shafia, author of Lucid Food and The New Persian Kitchen, who tells us all about traditional Passover meals and Persian cuisine! This program has been sponsored by Whole Foods Market. Today’s music provided by Snowmine. “Food has definitely been my road to self-discovery and having a more clear sense of my own identity.” [34:40] –Louisa Shafia on The Morning After

This week on The Morning After, Jessie and Sari interview Maggie White, Editor in Chief of The Local Palate. Maggie is a New England native who has re-located to South Caroline due to her love of southern culture and cuisine. Tune in to hear her explain just what it is about the south that is so alluring. After the break, we hear from some Croatian winemakers from MiloÅ¡ Winery who tell us about their winery on the beautiful Adriatic Sea. This program has been sponsored by Rolling Press. Today’s music provided by Shadowbox. “The way people embrace life [in the south] is just really inspiring.” [4:50] –Maggie White on The Morning After “Our wines speak all languages, but have a Croatian accent.” [31:00] –Ivan MiloÅ¡ on The Morning After

On a serious episode of The Morning After, hosts Jessie Kiefer and Sari Kamin talk about global food issues with activist, author and journalist Danielle Nierenberg of Food Tank. Food Tank is an advocacy organization that offers solutions and environmentally sustainable ways of alleviating hunger, obesity, and poverty by creating a network of connections and information for all to consume and share. Later in the show, things lighten up with a virtual visit to everybody’s favorite fake restaurant, Chadonnay’s. This program was sponsored by Fairway Market “When you look at what our food system has been focused on – we’re focused on monocultures of maize, soy beans and rice.. we’re not always focused on the things that nourish people.” [23:00] “We need a set of food policies in this country that aren’t discussed very 5 years but are a part of policy making in general.” [26:00] –Danielle Nierenberg of Food Tank on The Morning After

This week on The Morning After, Jessie recounts a traumatic shrimp-eating experience in the dead of winter. After the break, Elizabeth Thacker Jones, founder of Food Book Fair, joins us in the back of Roberta’s to tell us all about starting this great event. This program has been sponsored by Rolling Press. Today’s music provided by Hardbodies. Image from Free Williamsburg “If you were born in new york, chances are you feel a lot of connection to the city and you’re also born with a lot of cultural capital…you can sort of understand trends in a way that folks from other places hadn’t maybe ever thought about or been exposed to.” [29:00] –Elizabeth Thacker Jones on The Morning After

This week on The Morning After, Sari tells us about a research project she is working on that documents recipes from people of cultures all around the world. Later, Sari and Jessie speak with Lindsay Pope and Leigh Nelson from LMNOP about their branding business. Today’s program has been sponsored by S. Wallace Edwards & Sons. Today’s music provided by Takstar Image from LMNOP “We like to have a lot of fun with our branding, and I think our clients approach us because of that.” [18:00] Lindsay Pope on The Morning After

Jen Tullock returns to The Morning After to co-host this week’s show with Jessie Kiefer. Today’s topic: natural wine. The hosts speak with Hardy Wallace of Dirty and Rowdy Family Winery as well as Nick Gorevic from Jenny & Francois Selections to talk about their approaches to producing natural wine. This program has been sponsored by Of A Kind. Today’s music provided by Hardbodies. “If there’s something you wanna do, just start doing it, and hopefully no one gets hurt!? [16:15] Hardy Wallace on The Morning After

This week, the past and present hosts of The Morning After celebrate their 100th episode by reminiscing about the fun times they have had on the show, and where it will go in the future. Later, Jessie interviews past host Jason Colucci about how he started The Morning After in 2011 and what he has been doing since then. This program has been sponsored by Whole Foods Market. “I wanted to get some of the food fluff out of the way, all that ‘this is the best chef ever’ out of the way. I just wanted to talk about what was actually happening.” [14:30] Jason Colucci on The Morning After

This week on The Morning After, Jessie Kiefer and Sari Kamin recap their low-key Valentine’s Day experiences, and hang out with Zach Shapiro! Zach is known for his One Hundred Seconds series of mini-documentaries about small food businesses. Learn why Zach highlights so many foodies, and the aim of his documentaries. How did Zach begin making short-form documentaries? Later, Jessie and Sari speak with Josh Fontaine, a New Yorker known for bringing tacos to his current home in Paris, France. Josh tells us about the food scene in Paris, and his experience bringing a new type of food to one of the most iconic cities in Europe. This program has been sponsored by Whole Foods Market. Music by EULA. Image from Hip Paris “We don’t try to cater to a specific French palette, or whatever the idea of a French palette may be.” [39:40] — Josh Fontaine on The Morning After

This week on The Morning After, Sari invites Brendan Spiro, project lead at Play at the Museum of Sex, to discuss how he created the restaurant’s drink menu. After the break, Sari speaks with Jennifer Berg from the Food Studies masters program at NYU, about what food studies is, as well as how the program has developed. This program has been sponsored by Roberta’s. Thanks to SLEEPiES for today’s music. “When processed food came in it was like a panacea, it was really exciting.” [22:40] “Now it’s very hip to recreate anything ethnic.” [42:15] Jennifer Berg on The Morning After

This week on The Morning After, Jessie Kiefer and Sari Kamin celebrate Australia Day with two esteemed guests (that have little to nothing to do with Australia). Sari chats with Justin Devillier of La Petite Grocery in New Orleans about his culinary experience and his take on New Orleans food. Hear how Justin’s California cooking has influenced his spin on New Orleans cuisine. Why does Justin prefer to use minimal ingredients? Find out how Justin’s time on Top Chef: New Orleans forced him to work in his home city in a new and unique way. Later, Evan Lewandowski of Ruth Lewandowski Wines joins the program to talk about making wine in Utah! What drew Evan to Utah, and how did he come to study viticulture? Learn more about Evan’s wine journey, and how he’s working to find what grape varieties grow well in the Utah climate and altitude. This program has been sponsored by White Oak Pastures. Music by EULA. “We like to bring in product from all over the country. As long as its good, we’ll use it.” [13:00] — Justin Devillier on The Morning After “I am just frothing to make wine and booze from Utah fruit with these unique soil profiles.” [39:40] — Evan Lewandowski on The Morning After

This week on The Morning After, host Sari Kamin brings in co-host Amanda Cargill. They start off the show discussing how the recent Velveeta shortage is affecting America, as well as how Kraft is dealing with the issue. The hosts welcome Drive Change founder Jordyn Lexton to the show, and they discuss the recent buzz over Alinea’s Chef Grant Achatz’s tweet which called out parents who bring their loud children to high end restaurants. After the break, Jordyn tells us about the Drive Change program and how it benefits youths with criminal records. This program has been sponsored by Regional Access. “If they noticed this shortage and decided to turn it into a campaign right before the Super Bowl, I think that that is really really smart. Or if they decided to try and create this fake shortage to get people anxious and get their Velveeta when they can, that also was a genius move.” [11:15] Jordyn Lexton on The Morning After

Jessie Kiefer is sans Sari Kamin on this week’s edition of The Morning After, but instead is joined by her team of publicity groomers. Tune in for a rousing underage drinking edition of “Front of House” before Jessie jumps into raw diets with Brad Gruno of Brad’s Raw Foods. Hear why Brad decided to try an all-raw diet several years ago, and how it changed his health and life forever. Why do so many Americans fear raw food preparation? Tune in to hear about Brad’s new book, Brad’s Raw Made Easy, and how you can eat raw at home with ease! Later, Jessie and the crew talk about sommeliers, and how to convince clients that you are a wine expert with an easy 10-step list! Thanks to our sponsor, BluePrint Cleanse. Music by Sleepies. “I kept hearing other people’s accounts of their raw food diet experiences… Eating more raw food- food that’s living with living enzymes- everything started to make more sense after a while.” [15:50] “As Americans, we don’t eat enough fruits and vegetables. We somehow got away from all of that.” [19:15] — Brad Gruno on The Morning After

It’s a new year, and this week’s edition of The Morning After concerns New Year’s resolutions featuring Mike Lee of Studiofeast and Danielle Gould of Food+Tech Connect! Tune into this episode to learn about the history of Studiofeast, a group that highlights home cooking with eccentric food events! Hear about Mike’s experiment with hosting a dinner on New York City’s infamous L Train, and his love of high and low brow food juxtapositions! Later, Danielle explains how innovations in technology are changing the food distribution system. How does Danielle look at food businesses big and small to help farmers and distributors? Find out on this week’s edition of The Morning After! Thanks to our sponsor, Rolling Press. Music by Sleepies. “We’re just regular home cooks. We’re trying to make people rethink the way they cook at home, and that there are more options than what you are used to.” [14:00] — Mike Lee on The Morning After “Food is adverse to technology, especially sustainable food, because technology sold it down the river. But we have to look at different kinds of technology!” [40:00] — Danielle Gould on The Morning After

After interpreting a Yelp review of a famous NYC wholesale bakery, Jessie Kiefer and Sari Kamin invite Natasha Pogrebinsky into the studio to talk about her Long Island City restaurant, Bear. Hear how Natasha and her family escaped Soviet Ukraine to take their traditions to Cleveland, Ohio. Find out how Natasha’s immigration placed her half a mile from the current location of Bear! Learn about some of Natasha’s earliest food memories sampling sauerkraut in Easter European markets. How did culinary school influence Natasha’s cooking? Why did Natasha open her restaurant in Queens in an area that isn’t necessarily a Eastern European neighborhood? Find out all of this and more on this week’s edition of The Morning After! Thanks to our sponsor, Regional Access. Music by Idgy Dean. “My parents insisted on cooking the food from Ukraine. We had herring, borscht – very Russian and Eastern European food. So this is my food; and I want to share it with other people so they can enjoy it.” [15:45] — Natasha Pogrebinsky on The Morning After

This episode of The Morning After sees the return of the “Front of House” series! Tune in to hear host Jessie Kiefer recount an experience where a co-worker attempted to de-caffeinate coffee on-the-spot for a customer. Later, Jessie and co-host Sari Kamin sit down with Betsy Andrews, Executive Editor for Saveur. Hear about Betsy’s career in food media, and she went from Zagat to Saveur. Why has Saveur always been so daring in their Thanksgiving covers? Hear why it is Betsy’s goal to make the magazine accessible for home cooks, and build it as an arena for personal culinary stories. This program has been brought to you by Rolling Press. Music by The California Honeydrops. “Food writing is a small and crowded field. You need to find out what it is that is special that you bring… Food is not just food- it represents everything about us.” [21:00] — Betsy Andrews on The Morning After

This week on The Morning After, Jessie Kiefer sits down with Kate Brashares (Executive Director) and Morgan Rogers (Program Director) of Edible Schoolyard NYC. Tune into this episode to hear about Edible Schoolyard NYC’s experiential learning programs in two city schools that connect students with food in a hands-on way! How is the curriculum influenced by farm-to-table pioneer Alice Waters? Find out why it is important to teach gardening and cooking skills at Title 1 schools, and how Edible Schoolyard students are changing their eating eating habits and neighborhoods one meal at a time. How do gardening and cooking classes often improve school experiences for children with learning disabilities? Tune in to hear Kate and Morgan talk about the challenges of non-profit work, and how they hope their programs can serve as models for all New York City schools. What’s next for Edible Schoolyard NYC? Tune into this episode to find out! This program has been brought to you by Tekserve. Music by Idgy Dean. “Teaching kids in a very experiential way is such a powerful way of connecting with children.” [9:45] “We can’t be in every school in New York City, but we hope to show what is possible.” [18:00] “Often, kids that struggle in the classroom blossom in the garden- pun intended!” [29:45] — Kate Brashares on The Morning After

This week on The Morning After, Jessie Kiefer and Sari Kamin are discussing the lack of women in Time Magazine‘s “Gods of Food” feature. Joining Jessie and Sari in the studio are Elizabeth Chubbuck (Murray’s Cheese), Amanda Smeltz (Roberta’s), Nicole Ponseca (Maharlika & Jeepney), Ashley Merriman (The Waverly Inn), Chiara Klaiman (Rouge Tomate), and Liza Queen (Potlikker). Tune in to hear the cast’s various reactions to the exclusion of women in the article. Are women in the food industry accurately represented in the media? Does the failing brand of Time actually relevant to the food industry? Find out why food media courts predominantly male chefs, and how the restaurant business became such a “boy’s club”. Learn why certain sectors of the food business, such as wine and cheese, have more gender parity. Tune in to hear the cast brainstorm how they can change the perceptions of women in food. This program has been sponsored by MOOD Magazine. Music by EULA. “If you’re going to say that women are not influential in the kitchen, it’s less likely that we’re going to work in kitchens, or get hired. And that just makes me very tired.” [9:45] — Liza Queen on The Morning After “I’ve always found kitchens to be welcoming, radical places. And that’s how I try to run my kitchen… How is what’s happening outside of the restaurant not reflecting what’s inside the restaurant?” [36:10] — Ashley Merriman on The Morning After

This week, Sari Kamin rejoins Jessie Kiefer as a guest co-host for The Morning After, and they’re chatting with Sarah Krathen and Jason Vincent! Sarah Krathen is the co-owner of Lower East Side’s Sorella. Recently, Sarah and her partner, Emma Hearst, put out a cookbook entitled Sorella: Recipes, Cocktails, & True Stories From Our New York Restaurant. Hear how Sarah and Emma met, and how their travels in Italy inspired them to open a restaurant. Hear about the holistic approach of Sorella, and how those ethics are reflected in the cookbook. How did Emma leave her mark on Sorella through the photography and design of the book? Later, Jason stops by to talk about his work as Executive Chef at Nightwood. Find out about Nightwood’s dedication to seasonality, and how their menu development has evolved over the past five years. Listen in to hear Jason talk about the tragic loss of Charlie Trotter, and what it means to the Chicago food scene. How does Jason make time for his family? Find out all of this and more on this week’s edition of The Morning After. This program has been brought to you by MOOD Magazine. Music by The California Honeydrops. “We wanted something different… There are two sides of the restaurant. You can’t just talk about the food- you have to talk about how the food is delivered to you.” [16:45] — Sarah Krathen on The Morning After “We are really the Seinfeld of restaurants. We didn’t have a ‘thing’- we just opened.” [41:10] — Jason Vincent on The Morning After

This week on The Morning After, Jessie Kiefer and guest co-host Sari Kamin remember the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Sandy, and its effects on Red Hook, Brooklyn. After introducing the new “Do or Diet” segment, Jessie and Sari talk with Mark Snyder and Christopher Nicolson of Red Hook Winery. Hear how the recovery process helped Mark and Chris realize the importance of prevention. How much wine did Red Hook Winery lose in the storm? How did the city help small businesses rebuild in Red Hook? Later, hear from Saxelby’s Cheesemongers’ Anne Saxelby dealt with the flooding of her warehouse in the Brooklyn neighborhood. How was Anne able to keep her business operating while being nine months pregnant? Learn more about the recovery in Red Hook on this week’s edition of The Morning After. Thanks to our sponsor, Regional Access. Music has been provided by Idgy Dean. “We’re focused on recovering and all of that, but also focused on not allowing it to happen again in the future. We’re trying to figure out how we were able to come back and spread that knowledge.” [19:20] — Mark Snyder on The Morning After

Jessie Kiefer returns to The Morning After without her sidekick, Jen Tullock. It’s certainly a sad day in The Morning After’s history, but Jessie starts off her solo-hosting stint with a bang! Todd Mitgang is Chef/Partner at Crave Fishbar in Turtle Bay. Hear about the original concept for Crave as a ceviche spot, and why Todd decided to turn the place into a full-service seafood joint. How has Todd’s experience opening a restaurant in Montauk taught him more about local fishermen and seasonal populations. Later, Nicole DeCicco of Upstate Wine Company expounds upon the bounty of the Finger Lakes. What grape varieties grow well Upstate, and how do lake effects create strong terroirs? Find out all of this and more on this week’s edition of The Morning After! Thanks to our sponsor, MOOD Magazine. Music provided by Pamela Royal. “A few of the Finger Lakes extend below sea level, and that’s one of the biggest factors that helps keep the climate fairly moderate during the winter.” [20:30] — Nicole DeCicco on The Morning After

The time has finally come; Jen Tullock is leaving The Morning After to become a star! This week, Jessie Kiefer says ‘goodbye’ to Jen, but ‘hello’ to Bushwick! Hear about Jessie’s recent meal at the famed combination Pizza Hut and Taco Bell on Flushing Avenue! Later, Jessie sits down with Chris Gawronski of Henri in Millenium Park, Chicago. Hear about Chris’s storied history in different cuisines, and his deep roots in French cooking. Learn how Chris aims to remove the pretension from caviar, and find out what spots he frequents in Chicago for a nice shot of Fernet. Jen revisits the ‘Bridezilla’ edition of ‘What’s on the Menu at Chardonnay’s?’ Jen Tullock has been 86’d; don’t miss this episode of The Morning After! Thanks to our sponsor, Underground Meats. Music provided by Sleepies. photo by Charlotte Druckman “French cooking has always been my roots. That’s what I was taught; my dad taught me how to cook. He was part of the ‘old guard’.” [15:50] — Chris Gawronski on The Morning After

The Morning After celebrates the second year of Sherryfest with Peter Liem and Rosemary Gray! Jessie Kiefer is back for this week’s episode, and she recaps her Greek education with Jen Tullock with another “Front of House” installment. Later, hear discussions with Peter and Rosemary about the origins of Sherryfest, and why the wine is so misunderstood in American dining culture. How has Sherryfest expanded since its humble beginnings last year? Find out why sherry is a great wine to pair with food, and why Peter and Rosemary don’t believe it necessarily needs to be paired with Spanish cuisine. In anticipation of her upcoming wedding and an inevitable run-in with her Southern relatives, Jen plays an old edition of “What’s on the Menu at Chardonnay’s?” that celebrates the best of family barbecues. Tune in for another great episode of The Morning After! This program has been sponsored by Fairway Market. Music provided by Shadowbox. “We both wanted to raise awareness about sherry and drink these wines that we think are cool- and that’s about it… People don’t know a lot about sherry.” [13:50] — Rosemary Gray on The Morning After “When you pair sherry together with food, it can become magical.” [17:40] — Peter Liem on The Morning After

Claire Paparazzo is making wine accessible to everyone through her show Wine If You Want To! This week on The Morning After, Jen Tullock sits down with Claire to talk about the intersection between wine and performance. Hear why Claire has decided to undertake her own creative project involving wine. Why does the wine world seem like such and exclusive club, and how does Claire aim to break those traditional barriers and turn everyone into wine enthusiasts? Hear about the artistry and full-sensory experience involved with tasting wine! Find out how West Coast wineries differ in ideology from other wine regions across the world. Later, hear Jen and Claire discuss bad wines for even worse occasions on this week’s installment of “What’s on the Menu at Chardonnay’s?” Thanks to our sponsor, Whole Foods. Music provided by EULA. “I want to make my wine experience media-worthy.” [13:40] “Wine is looked at as being elitist. And it is not! It is something that is friendly and can bridge the gap.” [15:20] “Wine is ever-changing, so you can never have the same experience twice.” [25:45] — Claire Paparazzo on The Morning After

This week on The Morning After, Amanda Cohen of dirtcandy is in the studio to speak with Jen Tullock and guest host Sari Kamin about vegetables! After graduating from the Natural Gourmet’s Chef Training Program, Amanda worked in many of New York City’s vegetarian restaurants. She was the Kitchen Manager of the late Other Foods, a chef’s teaching assistant at Angelica’s Kitchen then left vegetarian cooking behind to become a line cook at DinerBar, a neighborhood diner in Spanish Harlem where she became famous for her Buffalo Wings. After winning Time Out New York Reader’s Choice Award for “Best New Vegetarian Restaurant,” at Heirloom, Amanda opened dirtcandy in October of 2008. At dirtcandy, vegetables are more than dirt. It’s vegetables that have been transformed by plenty of sunshine and rain into something that’s full of flavor. Also find out about the SHARE benefit, a tasting event featuring New York City’s top women chefs. Lastly, the hosts play a fun game of KFM with of course, vegetables! This program has been sponsored by S. Wallace Edwards & Sons. “At the restaurant, we show you a different way to eat vegetables. It’s the Wild West: we can do whatever we want.” [17:00] — Amanda Cohen on The Morning After

Nialls Fallon’s bar and restaurant Maiden Lane is an homage to the history and culture of American port cities. This week on The Morning After, Jessie Kiefer and Jen Tullock sit down with Nialls to learn about his past work at NYC staple Torrisi, and hear why he decided to open his own space. Why does Maiden Lane focus on European preserved seafood? Hear how European pickling and smoking traditions highlight the best qualities of seafood. Why has the United States only canned fish for money-saving purposes in the past? Find out how Nialls is dealing with taking over the legendary Life Café space! Later, “Bjork” caters a meal at Chardonnay’s for Miley Cyrus’s “art-coming-out” party! Thanks to our sponsor, Fairway Market. Thanks to SNOWMINE for today’s music. “In America, we’ve always used canned seafood for thrift… In Europe, a lot of the canned seafood is the best catch from that season. They can them when they are at their freshest, and the price reflects that. But it’s really a cultural difference.” [15:15] — Nialls Fallon on The Morning After

This week on The Morning After, Jessie Kiefer and Jen Tullock share their favorite segments from their “Front of House” segment in preparation for their upcoming event at Jimmy’s No. 43! Listen in to hear some restaurant disaster stories from Jessie, Jen, and some of their favorite friends, family, and lovers. Find out how you can participate in the upcoming “Stories from the Front of House” event. Submit your restaurant horror stories to [email protected], and don’t miss the best from The Morning After’s “Front of House”. Thanks to our sponsor, Fairway Market. Today’s break music has been provided by Obey City.

Listen to some beautiful music and grab a bottle of your favorite hot sauce! This week on The Morning After, Jessie Kiefer and Jen Tullock share a drunken “Front of House” story, and invite Tiffany Topot and Claire Wellin of Glad Fanny into the studio to play some tunes! Hear where you can catch Tiffany and Claire with the touring musical Once! Later, Jessie plays an interview with Johnny McLaughlin from Smorgasburg. Johnny is dedicated to creating hot, flavorful pepper sauces with Heartbreaking Dawns. Hear about the literary references used to name Johnny’s sauces. What are the hottest peppers in the world, and how does Johnny use those peppers’ flavors and heat to create something culinarily interesting? Looking to get slim for that wedding dress? Tune into this week’s episode to hear the Bridezilla edition of “What’s on the Menu at Chardonnay’s?” Thanks to our sponsor, BluePrint Cleanse. Thanks to Idgy Dean for today’s break music! “My wife and I were obsessed with growing hot peppers. We had a garden, and we grew peppers and put them into sauces… We had no idea that it would become a business. We just wanted to make it look like something that came off the shelf, and we gave them to our friends.” [13:00] “Our initial market is the world of chile-heads.” [17:20] — Johnny McLaughlin on The Morning After

Another great episode of The Morning After this week! After speaking with us on the FOH, Jessie Keifer and Jen Tullock are here to talk with Ann Redding and Matt Danzer of Uncle Boons restaurant in New York City. A Thai rotisserie and grill restaurant in Nolita, NYC, Uncle Boons focuses on Thai style drinking food – also known as Ahaan Kap Klaem. After years of cooking in fine dining restaurants, owners Matt Danzer and Ann Redding now share the kitchen at Uncle Boon’s as co-chefs. The restaurant is named after Ann’s real life Uncle Boon but is inspired by her entire family in Thailand. The menu features family recipes and is a collection of the couples favorite dishes-from traditional peasant food to delicacies prepared for the royal family. Wondering how the Asian food scene is growing and rapidly changing in New York City? Tune-in to find out from a great restaurant in Uncle Boons! Thanks to our sponsor, BluePrint Cleanse. Also thanks to Cookies for today’s music. “It’s just food we’ve grown up with, we’ve switched some things here and there, but it’s pretty traditional in terms of flavor profile.” [17:10] —Ann Redding on The Morning After

Jessie Keifer and Jen Tullock are getting pretty meta on today’s episode of The Morning After – food radio about food radio! Jessie and Jen invite Joy Wang, producer at WNYC, to the studio to talk about her segment on All Things Considered entitled “Last Chance Foods”. Find out how Joy’s slacker tendencies inspired the program, and how it serves as a reminder for fresh produce junkies. What has Joy learned about different topics like iced coffee and eel fishing through producing the show? Later, Jessie and Jen play selections from their trip to the New York State Food & Beer Expo with HRN’s own Jimmy Carbone! Hear from breweries like Empire Brewing Co., Rockaway Brewing Co., and Rushing Duck! When gay marriage is finally legalized in Russia, what will be on the Chardonnay’s catering menu? Tune in to find out! Thanks to our sponsor, Rolling Press. Thanks to Dead Stars for today’s music. “I thought it would help my life and other people’s lives to make a program that let people know when foods were about to go out of season.” [13:15] — Joy Y. Wang on The Morning After

Learn about New Zealand cuisine on this week’s episode of The Morning After! After fishing a debit card out of a toilet on this week’s “Front of House” segment, Jessie Kiefer and Jen Tullock chat with chef and owner of The Musket Room, Matt Lambert. Find out what defines New Zealand food, and what differentiates it from Aussie cuisine. Find out about The Musket Room’s wine list, and why New Zealand wines are so distinguished. Find out what “Martha Stewart” is cooking up in jail on this week’s “What’s on the Menu at Chardonnay’s?”. This program has been brought to you by Whole Foods. Today’s music has been provided by Shadowbox. “I try to keep all of the flavors as honest as possible. I’ll elevate them when I can, but it’s all about the ingredients.” [22:00] — Matt Lambert on The Morning After

Jessie Keifer and Jen Tullock are back for another week of The Morning After, and they’re talking multi-purpose spaces with Take Root! In this week’s “Front of House” segment, learn why it’s not a good idea to take psychedelic drugs while working as a server. Hear from Elise Kornack and Anna Hieronimus of Take Root, and find out why they decided to combine the culinary arts and yoga. Learn about Elise’s small plates and tasting menu at the restaurant, and learn why Anna prefers to teach yoga to children. What does Chardonnay’s serve as hospital food? Finally, learn a live performance from Bushwick’s finest, Jenatari! This program has been sponsored by S. Wallace Edwards & Sons. Thanks to Obey City for today’s music. “The biggest hurdle with combining food and yoga is defining ‘yoga food.’ People imagine chia seeds with quinoa, and that’s not what we’re serving up.” [21:10] — Elise Kornack on The Morning After

Jessie Kiefer and Jen Tullock are back from Bonnaroo; tune into this episode to hear about their food and music adventure! Before the duo get into the nitty-gritty of Bonnaroo, chef Cat Cora calls into the show to talk about her new line of culinary footwear via MOZO Shoes! Find out how Cat combines fashion and comfort in the kitchen! Later, Jessie and Jen play some tapes from their trip to Bonnaroo! Hear about the best food from the Food Truck Oasis. From Charleston to Miami, hear what purveyors traveled to Manchester, Tennessee to serve up refined street food. Find out what made the barbecue at Bonnaroo so fantastic, and why it’s best to wash down pork shoulder with a craft beer! Thanks to Rolling Press for sponsoring today’s show. Thanks to Pamela Royal for today’s music. “There are very few attractive culinary shoes… We often have to wear shoes in the kitchen that are very comfortable and efficient, but they aren’t fashionable.” [7:45] — Cat Cora on The Morning After

Master Captain Kelli Farwell and First Mate Sue Walsh of The Water Table return for this week’s installment of The Morning After! After revisiting a prior “Front of House” segment, Jessie Kiefer and Jen Tullock talk to Kelli and Sue about their vessel. Hear how the two piloted the ship from Boston to Brooklyn, and some of the turbulence they encountered along the way. Considering the changing climate, how is the crew at The Water Table preparing for increased storm activity? Hear about the duo’s plans to begin service on the boat this summer, and how you can find out more about their project! Later, Jessie and Jen talk about the Chardonnay’s roadtrip menu as they prepare for their trip to Bonnaroo! This program has been sponsored by S. Wallace Edwards & Sons. Thanks to EULA for today’s break music. “This boat has been in service for 70 years, and it’s a tank. If any boat of its size can handle the task, this is it.” [25:35] — Kelli Farwell on The Morning After

How does an antique shop turn into a classic New York City restaurant? This week on The Morning After, Jessie Kiefer is joined by guest co-host Julia Turshen. Listeners may remember Julia from a few episodes back as the co-author of It’s All Good. Owner Donna Lennard and Chef Joel Hough of il Buco are in the studio talking about the twenty year history of the restaurant. Hear about the restaurant’s beginnings as a tapas bar and antique store, and how the institution expanded with il Buco Alimentari. How did the New York Times review affect business? Hear about Joel’s sourcing methods, and why he’s an early bird at NYC’s Greenmarkets. What happens when Chardonnay’s caters a baby shower? Find out all of this and more on this week’s episode of The Morning After! Thanks to our sponsor, Bonnie Plants. Also, thanks to Obey City for today’s music. “When we walked into that space, there was a magic about it; it had it’s own energy. And the space really guided us.” [19:45] — Donna Lennard on The Morning After

Celebrate World Sherry Day with Jessie Kiefer and Jen Tullock on today’s episode of The Morning After! After recapping their experience at The Great Googa Mooga, Jessie and Jen catch up with Tove Danovich of FoodPolitic.com. Tune in to hear Tove talk about the website’s recent journalistic pieces, and why food and ethics always go hand-in-hand. Later, hear from Peter Liem- the co-founder of Sherryfest and co-author Sherry, Manzanilla & Montilla. Learn about sherry’s resurgence in the United States, and what Peter is doing to promote the under-appreciated wine. Have some tea this week at Chardonnay’s! This program has been sponsored by Rolling Press. Thanks to Idgy Dean for today’s music. “Food is so intertwined in politics, whether it’s about donating food to other countries, who has access to food, and donating food to food banks.” [17:05] — Tove Danovich on The Morning After “I think it’s been very gratifying to see this explosion in sherry appreciation over the past two or three years.” [27:45] — Peter Liem on The Morning After

We’re talking food writing and coffee education on this week’s installment of The Morning After. Jessie Kiefer and Jen Tullock relay an excellent “Front of House” segment, and chat with food writer, producer, and private chef Julia Turshen. Hear about Julia’s recent collaboration with Gwyneth Paltrow in the form of a book called It’s All Good. Hear about the research involved in writing the book, including drinking with Mario Batali and Mark Bittman. How did working with Gwyneth change Julia’s opinions about health and wellness? Later, Erin McCarthy of Counter Culture Coffee helps Jessie and Jen with their coffee problems. Why does soy milk coagulate in certains brews? And what are the differences between the different types of iced coffee? Hear how Erin won the 3rd annual U.S. Brewers Cup! Find out what’s on the menu at Chardonnay’s for Grandma’s 90th birthday! This program has been sponsored by Whole Foods. Thanks to Obey City for today’s music. “The ratio that we used is based on a ratio developed by the United States government during World War II, when the government was sending out packets of coffee to their troops.” [25:45] “Brewing a whole cup of coffee and then icing it down tends to not only water it down, but leaves a bitter aftertaste.” [28:00] — Erin McCarthy on The Morning After

Learn about true Pinoy food and culture on this week’s installment of The Morning After. Firstly, Jessie Kiefer and Jen Tullock call up Paul Grieco of Hearth & Terroir to talk about one of his past “Front of House” disasters. What happens when the bathroom floods at Gramercy Tavern? Later, Jessie & Jen chat with the team at Jeepney and Maharlika: Nicole Ponseca, Enzo Lim, and Noel Cruz. Learn how the crew got their start as a pop-up restaurant. What does ‘modern Filipino’ mean in culinary terms? Hear about Jeepney and Maharlika’s plans for The Great Googa Mooga, and why your best friend should be Filipino. Later, hear a Planet Hollywood-inspired edition of “What’s on the Menu at Chardonnay’s?” This program has been sponsored by Rolling Press, and music has been brought to you by Idgy Dean. “Modern Filipino to me means better ingredients, better presentation, but also a better front of house- taking care of our customers, a nice ambiance, and making it an experience.” [15:00] — Nicole Ponseca on The Morning After

The Morning After celebrates Cambridge and Boston on this week’s installment. After revisiting a hip hop-filled filled ‘Front of House’ segment, Jessie Kiefer and Jen Tullock call up Liz Vilardi of Belly Wine Bar, The Blue Room, and Central Bottle. Hear how Liz got involved in the wine business, and the importance of a wine bar in the Boston food scene. What wines were popular when Liz got involved in the business? And how does Boston wine culture differ from that of New York City? Later, Scott Haas calls in to talk about the release of his book, Back of the House. Hear about some of food at the event, and how Scott came to meet Daniel Boulud. How has Japanese gastronomy changed the way that Scott focuses on food? Also, tune in to hear music from Lily Virginia! Thanks to our sponsor, Hearst Ranch. “It’s all good and well to be a songwriter, but if you’re not really saying anything, then what’s the point?” [15:30] — Lily Virginia on The Morning After “New York does a fantastic job of reminding you of the fact that you are in a city that is much bigger than you, and Boston doesn’t always do that.” [33:15] —Liz Vilardi on The Morning After

What does it mean to be a fishmonger? Or perhaps a sommelier with a podcast? This week on The Morning After Jessie Kiefer and Jen Tullock are figuring it out with Ian MacGregor of The Lobster Place and Levi Dalton of I’ll Drink to That!. First, Jessie and Jen revisit a classic “Front of House” segment. Then, they jump into with Ian- the Chief Fishmonger for The Lobster Place. Find out how Ian’s family industry got him into the business of hocking crustaceans. How has the evolution of New York City’s neighborhoods affected the retail and wholesale food world? Later, Levi chats with Jessie and Jen about drinking wine coolers and reading Wine Spectator. What made Levi take a break from being a full-time sommelier and start his own podcast? Finally, Jen and Jessie wrap up the show with the school lunch edition of “What’s on the Menu at Chardonnay’s?” Thanks to our sponsor, S. Wallace Edwards & Sons, and thanks to Idgy Dean for today’s music! “The neighborhood of Chelsea had evolved so much that it became evident that I couldn’t keep our wholesale business there. Rolling tractor trailers full of lobsters up 16th street isn’t conducive these days.” [17:00] — Ian MacGregor on The Morning After

Jessie Kiefer and Jen Tullock are talking about The Great Googa Mooga, food policy, and supper clubs on today’s episode of The Morning After! Jessie and Jen call up Michael Chernow, co-owner of The Meatball Shop, to talk meatballs, being in a nationally-broadcasted commercial, and The Meatball Shop’s plans for The Great Googa Mooga. Later, Jessie and Jen chat with Tove K. Danovich about her beginnings in food writing, and why food policy needs to be at the forefront of our nation’s attention. Hear Tove talk about tipped workers, and how that structure creates a stigma in the restaurant industry. Hear from Jessica Hayden Mattheus of Hearth & Table! Tune in to hear why Jessica fell in love with hosting supper clubs in Italy, and why she took her idea to New York City. Hear about all of Hearth & Table’s other amazing food ventures! This program has been sponsored by Whole Foods, and music has been provided by EULA. “The fact that servers and front of house workers rely on tips makes some diners think that these workers are their employees.” [15:30] — Tove K. Danovich on The Morning After “Cooking for me is a way of being creative, and it’s also a way to be nurturing. I love that connection you make through sharing a meal.” [29:30] — Jessica Hayden Mattheus on The Morning After

We’re talking pastry and restaurant openings on today’s episode of The Morning After! Jessie Kiefer and Jen Tullock are joined in the studio by Thiago Silva, the Corporate Executive Pastry Chef at the CMM Group. Listen in to this episode to hear why Thiago took up pastry, and how pastry differs from savory cooking. Hear about Thiago’s offerings at places like Catch Miami and New York, and The General! Later, chef Nick Padilla stops by to talk about the restaurant he’s opening, Alameda. Why did Nick decide to open his spot in Greenpoint? Learn about the menu items, and why Nick hopes to meld the cocktail and entree menus to create a cohesive aesthetic. What Latin food would be served at Chardonnay’s Midwestern fusion restaurant, Chardoñez? Find out on this week’s episode of The Morning After! Thanks to our sponsor, Whole Foods, and thanks to Knifeshow for today’s music. “If the cake doesn’t taste good, what’s the point? Ultimately, you want the cake to be devoured… it’s something I really work hard on.” [18:45] — Thiago Silva on The Morning After “We’re a very bar-centric restaurant; over half the seats are at the bar. We want people to be able to move around and talk, but at the same time be able to share some food.” [29:45] — Nick Padilla on The Morning After

Natural wine and social justice are the topics on this week’s episode of The Morning After! Jessie Kiefer and Jen Tullock celebrate their twentieth show as co-hosts with two awesome guests. Tune in to this episode to hear Jessie talk with Ariana Occhipinti. Ariana makes wines in Sicily, with her first vintage from 2004. Find out how Ariana’s wines reflect the regions that they are from. Why did Ariana decide to make natural wines as opposed to using conventional methods? Later, Jessie and Jen chat with Emily Jacobi of Digital Democracy. Find out why Emily decided to start a non-profit that connected marginalized people to the Internet. How does modern technology empower different populations? Later, Jessie and Jen wrap up the show by talking about the Chardonnay’s menu in airports nationwide! This program has been brought to you by Fairway Market. “With a good grape you don’t need to add too much, because if you follow the transformation of the grape, the result is often very good. It keeps the character of a place.” [19:00] — Ariana Occhipinti on The Morning After

Join Jessie Kiefer and Jen Tullock on today’s episode of The Morning After to talk ice cream and the Global Poverty Project. Jess Eddy and Crista Freeman of Phin & Phebes Ice Cream are in the studio to talk about their ice cream beginnings, purchasing an ice cream machine, and heading to ice cream university. Find out how storage temperature changes the shelf life of ice cream, and why Jess and Crista prefer to work without stabilizers in their products. Is pastry truly a science? Later, Jessie and Jen chat with Michael Trainer of the Global Poverty Project about extreme poverty, and what it’s like to live on $1.50 a day. Learn about the organizations “Live Below the Line” initiative, and how they hope to end poverty through various types of group connection. Finally, the cast wraps up the episode with another hilarious installment of “What’s on the Menu at Chardonnay’s?” This episode has been sponsored by The Heritage Meat Shop. “We make our ice cream with no stabilizers or syrups, and that was really important to us because ice cream can be a very pure food- if done correctly.” [18:00] — Jess Eddy on The Morning After “The movement isn’t just about online engagement, but we want to reform the narrative around poverty.” [29:10] “Food is such an import aspect of our culture, as is music. It’s how people gather and get together.” [34:20] — Michael Trainer on The Morning After

This week on The Morning After, Jen Tullock returns to the studio with “The Dame” for a triumphant Front of House segment! Later in the show, Jessie & Jen check in with Ryan Tate and Kyle Wittels of All Good Things, an open market which features eight top-quality purveyors: All Good Things Fish and Produce Stand, Blue Bottle Coffee, Blue Marble Ice Cream, Cavaniola’s Gourmet Cheese Shop, Dickson’s Farmstand Meats, Nunu Chocolates, Orwasher’s Artisan Bakery, and Polux Fleuriste. Later in the show – hear some incredible live ukulele songs from singer/songwriter Liza Lavolta. This program was sponsored by Whole Foods Market.

It’s all in the family this week on The Morning After as Jessie Kiefer returns with a group of friends and guests including Erin Sylvester, Pam Stubbs of Tertulia and Brian Block, General Manager of La Finca y El Mar in Nicaragua. Tune in as Erin Sylvester recounts a front of house horror story about a mouse, and Brian explains what life is like at a restaurant in Nicaragua. Hear about some of native produce and fish from the region and hear about great initiatives like local fisherman’s co ops and wind turbines. Later in the show, hear from the corporate offices of Chardonnay’s, everybody’s favorite fake restaurant, about the horrible article by Kyle Smith in the New York Post about not tipping. This program was sponsored by Fairway Market.

What is ‘natural wine’? This week on The Morning After, Jessie Kiefer sits down with Nick Gorevic of Jenny & Francois Selections to truly find out what that buzzword means. Find out how the French and Italian wine traditions differ in the natural wine category. In terms of taste, how do natural wines differ from conventional wines? Find out how American winemakers are delving into biodynamic wines, and learn how the philosophical works of Rudolf Steiner influenced the vineyard. Later, hear Jessie and Jen Tullock report live from the Eat, Drink, Bloody Mary Competition! What’s on the menu at the Chardonnay’s Oscar party? Find out on today’s installment of The Morning After! This episode has been brought to you by Whole Foods. “When there’s very little sulfur in a wine, it’s much more like a living thing and it’s more alive.” [11:15] “The natural wine movement started as a reaction. In the 50s and 60s, people started using all sorts of chemicals and pesticides in wine production. Certain people saw the use of these chemicals and thought, ‘No- this isn’t how I want to do this; this isn’t how my grandfather used to make wine.'” [16:30] — Nick Gorevic on The Morning After

Celebrity Chef & TV Personality Amanda Freitag and City Grit’s Sarah Simmons join Jessie Kiefer and Jen Tullock on a hilarious episode of The Morning After. Tune in and hear some restaurant horror stories that include pigs teeth and centipedes and find out why pineapple casserole is a bigger hit at dinner parties than you might imagine. Hear what Amanda has been up to and how television production can at times be magical, discover how Sarah and City Grit have been holding up since Super Storm Sandy, and join the crew for another wild edition of “Chardonnay’s”. This program was sponsored by Whole Foods Market. “Do you have any idea how weird it is to play dress up and go on television?” [31:30] –Amanda Freitag on The Morning After “City Grit was a way for me to have a restaurant where I didn’t have to cook the same food everyday.” [39:45] –Sarah Simmons on The Morning After

Why are chefs so crazy? This week on The Morning After, Jessie Kiefer and Jen Tullock call up Scott Haas, clinical psychologist and author of Back of the House: The Secret Life of a Restaurant. Scott followed the restaurant staff at Tony Maws’ Craigie on Main in order to learn the psychology of the restaurant kitchen. How did Tony react to the book, and why are kitchen staffers so good at leaving their emotions and problems at the door? Later, Jessie chats with Brady Konya and Ryan Lang of Middle West Spirits. Learn the steps of the distilling process, and find out how Brady and Ryan’s history got them interested in distillation. Find out why Americans are so uniformed about vodka! Also, hear about Middle West’s seasonal infusions. What’s on the menu at Chardonnay’s this week? Jessie and Jen are serving up some 90s-inspired bloody marys! This episode has been brought to you by Whole Foods. “Restaurant cooking is diametrically opposed to what we do at home.” [19:00] — Scott Haas on The Morning After “We love our food- not as an art, but as a craft.” [33:10] — Brady Konya on The Morning After

Eamon Rockey, owner and GM of Aska, brings Scandinavian food to Williamsburg! This week on The Morning After, Eamon joins Jessie Kiefer and Jen Tullock in the studio to talk about the integrity of ingredients and traditional cooking. Hear how Eamon twists tradition and time to create truly unique food and beverages. Eamon believes in the importance of intention and attention in the kitchen; how does Eamon incorporate these ideas into Aska’s tasting menu? Erin Fairbanks, Executive Director of the Heritage Radio Network and host of The Farm Report, is talking about Chardonnay’s meat dishes. Tune in to hear what’s on the menu at Chardonnay’s at their Stockholm location! This program has been brought to you by The Greenhouse Tavern. “I want to see something inspiring lead to a series of steps or experiments, that eventually leads to something beautiful.” [13:00] “We’re not doing things to stand on a soapbox, we’re doing them because it feels like the right thing to do.” [20:00] “If your goal is to meet expectations, it’s very difficult to surpass them.” [21:30] — Eamon Rockey on The Morning After

We’re talking wine and hunting with some wonderful women on this week’s episode of The Morning After! Jessie Kiefer and Jen Tullock welcome a packed house, and Jen announces her retirement from the restaurant world with a dramatic “Front of House” segment! Later, Jessie and Jen talk with Georgia Pelligrini about her books, Girl Hunter and Food Heroes, and the life of a woman hunter. Hear about Georgia’s favorite game, and why cooking meat from wild animals is so challenging. Camille Riviere and Fleur Godart of Chasseuse de Vin stops by to talk about wine distribution! Hear how Camille has traveled in the name of natural wine, and why she decided to leave her cushy job for a life of adventure. Today’s episode has been brought to you by Seersucker. “It’s all about having an intuitive relationship with your ingredients, which is really interesting with wild animals…each piece of meat is its own grand culinary adventure.” [13:00] — Georgia Pelligrini on The Morning After “We really weed out a lot of stuff to bring out the essential and the pure.” [32:45] — Camille Riviere on The Morning After

Welcome to another installment of The Morning After! This week, Jessie Kiefer and Jenn Tullock start off the episode with a cheeky installment of the “Front of House” segment, and later are joined by Matthew Wang, the Director of Purchasing for Starr Restaurants. Tune in to hear Matthew talk about his various hospitality, service, and food work- and how those experiences prepared him for his job with Starr Restaurants. Hear how Starr’s purchasing power has the ability to influence the Pennsylvania sustainable food market. Learn about the challenges of purchasing, and find out where to eat in Philadelphia! Later, Estelle Van Buren comes by to talk about the Banana Slicer, and why Chardonnay’s is now using it at all locations. Today’s program has been brought to you by S. Wallace Edwards & Sons. “My core hospitality backbone comes from working for those guys (Hilton and Marriott) and I wouldn’t replace it for anything. It’s European-based, old school, and traditional. It’s the core of everything we do.” [15:10] “We can affect a lot of change very quickly because we can move a lot product and help people grow some sustainable businesses very effectively.” [19:30] — Matthew Wang on The Morning After

Today on The Morning After, Jessie Kiefer is joined by guest co-host Elizabeth Chubbuck of Murray’s Cheese, and they’re talking with Master Captain Kelli Farwell of the Water Table. Tune in to hear the show introduced with a dramatic ‘Front of House’ segment involving dislocated hips and restaurant bathrooms. Later, Kelli talks about her restaurant experience, and why she decided to get in touch with her seafaring New England roots with her floating tavern, the Water Table. Learn about the boat that houses the Water Table, and its history as a touring cruise ship on Lake Michigan. How does the Water Table fit into NYC’s current health code? To wrap up the show, Elizabeth Chubbuck redecorates Chardonnay’s! This program has been brought to you by Heritage Foods USA. “I’ve been on dinner cruises that look like a big party, and I don’t anticipate that [for the Water Table].” [20:30] “When you spend fifteen years watching people eat, you get a good idea of what they want.” [27:45] — Kelli Farwell on The Morning After

This week on The Morning After, Jessie Kiefer and Jen Tullock are joined in the HRN shipping containers by Howard Chua-Eoan, the News Editor for Time Magazine and Time.com. Listen in for a gory installment of the “Front of House” segment, and submit your restaurant follies for upcoming episodes! Learn about Howard’s job at Time, and the dangers involved with reporting for such a large news source. Howard speaks to the differences between Time’s web and print content, and how journalism has changed since his start at the magazine in 1983. Howard prides himself on coverage of the Arab Spring, 9/11, and the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan; what constitutes good journalism in the midst of tragedy? Howard talks about being a “regular” at NYC restaurants, and the culture surrounding it. Jessie and Jen wrap up this episode with “What’s on the Menu at Chardonnay’s?” This episode has been brought to you by Whole Foods Market. “I like being a regular because you walk in and people know your name… I have no family in the city, and I live alone. When I walk into a restaurant, I feel like I’m at home.” [21:15] — Howard Chua-Eoan on The Morning After

This week on The Morning After, Jessie Kiefer relays an interesting, drunken Front of House segment to start off the episode. Later, she sits down with chef Ned Elliott of Foreign & Domestic in Austin, Texas. Tune in to hear Jessie and Ned discuss the Austin food scene, and the growing number of chefs that are doing interesting things in the kitchen. Ned also talks about the Texas climate, and how that allows for a different type of seasonal cooking than that of New York City. Learn about Ned’s introduction to the culinary world, and how Southern foods like beef tongue and country ham influenced his cooking style. Later, Ryan Butler, pastry chef at Highlands Restaurant Group, comes into the studio to talk about his experiences on Martha Stewart Radio and stoner food. Learn about the role of precision in pastry, and hear Ryan’s opinions on food mileage. Finally, Jen Atari stops by to tell everyone what’s on the menu at Chardonnay’s! This episode has been brought to you by Whole Foods Market. “My philosophy on food: I like a big bowl of food, but with clean flavors.” [14:05] — Ned Elliott on The Morning After “If you have those basic ratios and recipes, your [pastries] should turn out pretty well.” [26:30] — Ryan Butler on The Morning After

After recovering from their respective Thanksgiving food comas, Jessie Kiefer and Jen Tullock return to the Heritage Radio Network studio for another episode of The Morning After! Tune in to hear another thrilling installment from the Front of House about managerial duties. Timothy Ferriss, author of The 4-Hour Chef, calls in to talk about his journey into the kitchen. Hear about why Timothy decided to present cooking in a quick-learning format, and why he finds the combination of science and food fascinating. Learn how to sous vide and sear a steak using objects in an average hotel room! Phil Colicchio, lawyer and host of HRN’s the business of The Business, stops by the studio to talk about his introduction to the restaurant and hospitality industry. Tune in to hear Phil talk about his role in restaurant development, and the feeling he gets when he helps a restaurant open its doors. This episode has been sponsored by Tekserve. “I enjoy figuring out how to teach things using the path of least resistance. I think that this is one of the first attempts, in English at least, to look at cooking as a whole and attempt to do that.” [14:00] — Timothy Ferriss on The Morning After “Make sure you have a lawyer who has some understanding of the industry, because inevitably you will need a lawyer somewhere down the line if you’re looking to move forward.” [41:05] — Phil Colicchio on The Morning After

This week on The Morning After, Jessie Kiefer and Jen Tullock begin the episode by talking about Pete Wells’ review on Guy Fieri’s new restaurant, American Bar & Kitchen. Tune in to hear about the ethics of restaurant reviewing, and whether or not Mr. Wells went too far with his snark and his bite. Hear from Beau Rapier and Dan Weber of Flatiron Wines and Spirits later in the show. Learn about Dan and Beau’s start at Uva in Williamsburg, and how that institution educated them in wine retail. Why did the duo decide to move to Manhattan? Tune in to hear their opinions about wine and the general public. What should the average wine drinker know about wine? Jen’s mother calls in to talk about her new love for wine, and what she’s going to be cooking for Thanksgiving! This episode has been brought to you by The Heritage Meat Shop. “Even though Brooklyn is really hot and hip right now, there’s a clientele in Manhattan that you will never have in Brooklyn.” [16:00] — Beau Rapier on The Morning After “The thing that we take from Uva into Manhattan is the intense way that we taste wines… We take it intensely seriously; we taste every bottle of wine.” [17:30] — Dan Weber on The Morning After

On this week’s episode of The Morning After, Jessie Kiefer and Jen Tullock are talking about the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy with several members of the food community. Jen speaks with Frank Winters, restaurant server and playwright, about how the storm affected his work and his upcoming theatre projects. Later, Mark Snyder and Darren Palace stop by from the Red Hook Winery to talk about the damage to their facility. Hear about the outpouring of support that Mark and Darren have received, and how it has brought them closer to their surrounding community. Learn why Red Hook Winery has decided not to take donations to help with the cleanup of their space! Later, Elizabeth Chubbuck, the Associate Director of Wholesale at Murray’s Cheese, joins the show to talk about how Murray’s dealt with Hurricane Sandy. Hear how Elizabeth and her team carried over 1,000 pounds of cheese out of their Bleecker Street location! How does an NYC institution like Murray’s get back on its feet after days of losing business? Hear some of the awesome cheese and wine pairings at Chardonnay’s! This episode has been brought to you by Fairway Market. “It’s the worst of times and the best of times in a certain way because the community has been pretty awesome. There have been forty people a day at the winery helping us clean up- people we’ve never met!” [20:50] — Mary Snyder on The Morning After

Welcome to another episode of The Morning After, hosted by Jessie Kiefer and Jen Tullock! First up on the show is Andrew Halden of the Highlands Restaurant Group. Andrew hosts quiz night at Highlands Restaurant in the West Village. Go to Highlands at 7pm on Sunday nights to see if you have enough creativity and trivia knowledge to win some free booze! Later, Jessie talks with her father, Michael Kiefer, about last meals for prisoners on death row in Arizona. This segment is not for the faint of heart. What is the significance of the last meal ritual in our society? Marcine Franckowiak is in the studio talking about her inclusion in the New York Times Magazine’s Women Behind Bars. Listen to Marcine talk about painting murals in Baltimore and Bushwick, and why women bartenders are such an anomaly in New York City. Tune in for another installment of “Front of House” and “What’s on the Menu at Chardonnaise?” This program has been brought to you by Susty Party. “Doing your art is kind of more about you and your perspective. Doing murals has nothing to do with you. It’s about that community and what they’re about, and going along with that community.” [23:20] — Marcine Franckowiak on The Morning After

This week on The Morning After, Jesse Kiefer chats with Chris Bradley, Executive Chef at “Untitlted”, Danny Meyer’s take on a coffee shop at The Whitney Museum. Chris recalls his days at Gramercy Tavern and explains how the Danny Meyer take on hospitality influences his work to this day. Also hear from Rosemary Gray of RS Productions and co-creator of Sherryfest, a multi-day celebration of sherry, involving educational seminars, producer dinners, in-store sherry tastings at participating wine shops, and a grand sherry tasting for the wine trade. Tune in for another awesome Front of House segment and some more additions to the fictional “Chardonnaise” menu. This program was sponsored by S. Wallace Edwards & Sons. “It’s hard to say no to Danny Meyer. I was glad to get a chance to open something with those guys.” [8:55] “It’s a little cliche to think there’s a front and back of the house divide. Not everybody has that attitude.” [11:15] — Chris Bradley, Executive Chef of Untitled on The Morning After “There’s some gaps in knowledge of understanding about Sherry. People haven’t had a lot of exposure to fine Sherry.” [17:15] — Rosemary Gray, co-creator of Sherryfest on The Morning After

On this episode of The Morning After, Jessie Kiefer and Jen Tullock are joined in the studio by a plethora of guests. After another thrilling Front of House segment, Jessie and Jen talk with Steve Flynn and Eva Wassemiller Zorad of September Wines and Spirits in the Lower East Side. Steve and Eva are the owner and general manager, respectively, and are in the studio talking about their favorite wine regions. Other topics include September Wines’ outrageous email lists, and their upcoming dinner with Hearth. Jen talks with actress Hanna Cheek about her work on the web series “The Secret Adversary”. Hear how Hanna has adapted Agatha Christie to a modern New York City! Jen, Jessie, and Hanna talk about artists in the service industry, and how it affects their creative lives. Later, Pam Stubbs interviews Kim Stolz of The Dalloway, an upcoming restaurant in SoHo. Hear about the menu, cocktail program, and its lesbian-friendly atmosphere! Finally, Jessie and Jen close out the episode with another installment of “What’s on the menu at Chardonnaise?” This episode has been sponsored by Whole Foods. “I just love good wine from anywhere that has a sense of place, and I want to support small farmers wherever I can, and whenever possible.” [10:42] — Eva Wassemiller Zorad on The Morning After

Jessie Kiefer and Jenn Tullock are back with another episode of The Morning After! David Trotta of Jack’s Stir Brew relays another thrilling installment of the Front of House segment via The Morning After’s famed Baroness. Later, Jessie and Jenn talk with John McCarthy: Beverage Director for Highlands Restaurant Group, TODAY.com cocktail guru, and bartender at Whitehall in the West Village. Hear how bartending joined in on food culture’s spotlight, as well as some of the business’s recent trends regarding bitters and infusions. Learn the traditional way to drink mezcal! John explains some of his signature cocktails, including his drink that won Edible Manhattan’s Greak King Street Cocktail Competition, the McQueen. Later, Jessie and Jenn introduce a new segment about mythical 90s restaurant, Chardonnay’s! This episode has been sponsored by Susty Party. “Once we had celebrity chefs and everything became artisanal- that all moved to the bar.” “For the most part, if you have citrus in the drink, you’re going to shake it. If it’s just booze, you’re going to stir it. You need to infuse and emulsify the citrus.” — John McCarthy on The Morning After

Jessie Kiefer is on the mic for the first time on this week’s episode of The Morning After! Jessie is joined by co-host Jenn Tullock, who shares another installment of the ‘Front of House’ segment. Hear about the importance of crumbing, and why you should never deny wine to an aging celebrity. Later, Jessie and Jenn talk with Kevin Mahan, the Managing Director at Gramery Tavern. Hear about the evolution of the restaurant over the last eighteen years, and why hospitality and service is top-notch in a city like New York. Jessie and Jenn also speak with David Trotta of Jack’s Stir Brew. Learn about the innovative coffee and juicing technology used at the coffee shop. Sourcing has become ever-important in today’s market; hear where Jack’s Stir Brew gets its dairy, and how they create their coffee blends. David plays some live music accompanied by James Dalton on the mandolin. Check out David’s band, Trotta and Ronstadt! Today’s episode has been brought to you by The Heritage Meat Shop. “I’ve never experienced anything like Gramercy Tavern – where you work so hard, and are treated so well.” – Kevin Mahan on The Morning After “When you french press, you stir the coffee. So he’s thinking, ‘Why is there no coffee maker that stirs while it brews?'” — David Trotta on The Morning After

Jenn Tullock and Pam Stubbs are back hosting yet another episode of The Morning After! Tune in this week to hear Jenn recount a ‘Front of House’ New York City restaurant horror story. Later, Jenn and Pam talk with Aaron Sherman and Gianfranco Verga about their wine, spirit, and beer website, SevenFifty. Hear about the duo’s initial interest in wine, and how it brought them together to form a a digital mega-list of wines from a myriad of distributors and producers. Hear about their innovations in the realm of wine tasting, and how you can compile all of your tasting notes online. Later, Jenn and Pam are joined by Brian Block, manager at Socarrat. Hear how Brian has enjoyed the transition from behind the bar to the floor, as well as his distaste of recent pretentious hipster cocktail revivalists. Hear Brian discuss his ideas on designing cocktails to match restaurant personalities, and why frozen drinks need to make a comeback. This episode has been sponsored by Hearst Ranch. “In Florence, we met a lot of friendly people who introduced us to what it meant to have wine as a serious part of the culture and part of the meal- the thing that brought all of us to wine and restaurants in the first place.” — Aaron Sherman on The Morning After

Jason Colucci is back with another episode of The Morning After! This week, the lovely Jenn Tullock joins Jason again for more dramatic readings of Yelp reviews. Heritage Radio Network’s own Jimmy Carbone stops in to talk with Jason about the New York craft beer scene, as well as the history of HRN. What are some of the local brews that Jimmy has been enjoying this summer? Later, Jason chats with Jeni Britton Bauer of Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams. Jeni shouts out Ohio as a dairy powerhouse; learn more about local Ohio creameries, and what Jeni uses to maker her ice cream. Jason, Jimmy, and Jeni wrap up the show by talking about the feasibility of making a beer ice cream! Make sure you check out this episode to get your craft beer and ice cream fix! This program has been brought to you by The Heritage Meat Shop. “Getting single-farm dairy doesn’t often happen. All milk is just co-mangled with big dairy.” — Jeni Britton Bauer on The Morning After

On this week’s installment of The Morning After, chef Amanda Freitag takes the reins for a vacationing Jason Colucci. Amanda hosts a packed house of awesome food guests! Elizabeth Falkner is perhaps best known as the former executive pastry chef and owner of Citizen Cake, and former executive chef and co-owner of Orson in the Bay Area. But Elizabeth is on today’s show to talk about her move to Brooklyn, and the opening of her new restaurant, Krescendo. Hear Amanda and Elizabeth talk food education, and why the Brooklyn food scene continues to flourish. Amanda is also joined by Rick Mast and chef Vesa Parviainen of Mast Brothers Chocolate. Hear what Mast Brothers has in common with homebrewing, and how American craft chocolate has taken over the world. Finally, Amanda chats with Nancy Olson, the executive pastry chef at Gramercy Tavern. Nancy discusses some of her favorite seasonal pastry ingredients, as well as the importance of consistency at a high-volume restaurant like Gramercy Tavern. This episode has been brought to you by Fairway Market. “I feel like the public is a lot more educated because of the media attention food has been getting over the past ten years.” — Elizabeth Falkner on The Morning After

This week’s installment of The Morning After features comedian Jenn Tullock and Pam Stubbs of Tertulia as guest hosts; welcome, Jenn and Pam! The episode begins with Jenn doing some dramatic readings of Yelp reviews of some anonymous restaurants. Later, Jenn and Pam check in with Anne Saxelby, co-founder of Saxelby Cheesemongers. Hear about how Anne decided to leave the art world and follow her heart to become an advocate and distributor of fine American cheeses. Tune in to hear about Anne’s future plans for Saxelby Cheesemongers, as well as her reaction to becoming the sole purveyor for one of Daniel Boulud’s restaurants. Later, Jenn and Pam are joined by Mary Zayaruzny, the manager at Public. Listen to Mary dish about the new cocktail bar, The Daily, as well as her honoree status in Zagat’s 30 Under 30. Finally, The Morning After’s regular host, Jason Colucci, calls in to talk about his vacation and check in on the show. This episode has been brought to you by S. Wallace Edwards & Sons. “Making cheese is a lot like being in a painting studio. You spend 8 hours there or more, and you’re doing very tedious, repetitive, meticulous things. At the end of it, you get this thing that is edible and delicious, and everyone can judge for themselves whether or not they like it.” — Anne Saxelby on The Morning After

We’re feeling some kombucha vibes on this week’s The Morning After. To start the episode, Jason Colucci takes a surprise call to talk Big Gulps, trans fats, and freedom. Later, Jason sits down with Eric and Jessica Childs of Kombucha Brooklyn. Hear about how Eric and Jessica met, why they decided to start a kombucha business, and who makes up their tenacious kombucha trio. Learn how to brew Kombucha at home! Have you ever wondered what SCOBY stands for? Find out from the Kombuchman himself! Later, Jason calls Jim Chu of Jo’s on Elizabeth Street. Hear about some of the postcards being sent out of the restaurant, as well as the city-famous pork chop. This episode has been brought to you by Whole Foods. “When you’re out there talking to people and talking about something that’s so positive and so good, it really amps you up. It’s cyclical- you just pick up all the energy from all of these people. At the end of the day talking about kombucha, you are flying on cloud nine.” —Jessica Childs on The Morning After

Welcome to another installment of The Morning After, hosted by Jason Colucci. This week, Jason sits down with Jack Inslee, Heritage Radio Network President, to talk about the future of the network and its non-profit status. Later in the episode, Jason checks in with Alexandra Haynes and Chris Langley of 44 Communications. 44 Communications is responsible for Bonnaroo and The Great GoogaMooga. They are also putting on Outside Lands, a food and music festival in San Francisco. Jason interviews Alexandra and Chris about the changes that have been made since last year’s Outside Lands, as well as its relation to Bonnaroo and GoogaMooga. Pam Stubbs from Tertulia talks about the restaurant’s upcoming one year anniversary! New York City band Peels is live in studio providing tunes, as well as talking about eating food on the road. This episode has been brought to you by Cain Vineyard & Winery. “Outside Lands is sort of a hybrid of GoogaMooga and Bonnaroo. It’s heavy on the music- there’s almost 100 acts over three days- and there’s about 200 food, wine, and beer vendors.” — Alexandra Haynes on The Morning After

By now most of you have probably seen this viral video but today Jason Colucci takes you to the man behind the 12 year old, Jeremiah McDonald, to start off the Morning After with a laugh. Then stay tuned as Toby Smith of Toby’s Estate coffee talks about taking your trade seriously and, in the case of coffee, the importance of choosing your sources. Following that vein guest artist and piano-wielding chanteuse Stephanie Ault talks about how she got into her trade after following many different paths from acting to working at Mast Brother’s Chocolate, which subsequently inspired he latest album. This episode is sponsored by The Hearst Ranch. “[On the practice of cupping] Cupping, for the trade, is to find defects. But a lot of cupping now is about identifying coffees that really stand out on the table. And the great thing about cupping is that it is a very simple brewing method, you can put 50 cups on a table and cup so many coffees and find one that really stands out.” –Toby Smith of Toby’s Estate on The Morning After

Welcome to another episode of The Morning After, hosted by Jason Colucci. This week, Jason has brought in $80 dollars worth of food magazines to talk content. Josh Russ Tupper from Russ and Daughters in the the studio, talking about his start in chemical engineering, his family’s business, and why Russ and Daughters sells chocolate next to smoked fish. Hear about the local movement in terms of the smoked fish business, and some of the other great food stops in the Lower East Side. Gabriela and Gustavo Lopez are also in the house discussing their upcoming restaurant in Harlem called Vinateria. Hear about their culinary histories, and why they decided to take the leap into the restaurant business. Tune in to hear discussions about Marcus Samuelsson’s Red Rooster and its place in the Harlem landscape. Finally, Jason picks up the magazines to talk about what’s happening in the food scene. Music throughout has been provided by Michandi Shalimar, and this programs has been sponsored by Cain Vineyard & Winery. “My great-grandfather started the business in 1914. Before that, he had a pushcart on Orchard Street in the Lower East Side and sold herrings and mushrooms- the same mushrooms that we actually sell today, dried Polish mushrooms.” — Josh Russ Tupper on The Morning After “It’s not who you are or what your food is, it’s about who is your PR agent.” — Gabriela Lopez on opening a restaurant, The Morning After

This week on The Morning After how Jason Colucci starts off a hazy, hot Sunday afternoon with a special guest: Heritage Radio Network’s own Judy McGuire. Judy and company talk about the debut of her upcoming book, The Official Book of Sex, Drugs, and Rock ‘n’ Roll Lists, and how she got people like Andrew W.K. to participate in the project. Next up, intrepid food reporter-at-large Matthew Bourgeois calls in to dish about Middle Eastern cuisine in Virginia and homebrewers in Maine. Finally, in a city that is so competitive when it comes to food and restaurants, why is bad service still so pervasive? Tune in to hear restauranteur and chef de cuisine of Back Forty West Shanna Pacifico muse on this subject. Hear about how she started her culinary career at Savoy, why buying steer whole is more efficient and economic for her restaurants, and why young chefs’ expectations of the industry have been spoiled by celebrity chefs and cooking TV. This episode is sponsored by Fairway Market. “I find that people in the kitchen are expecting so much . . .[the industry] is not any different than it was 10-15 years ago when I started.. it’s hard work for low pay, but great rewards. But they’re coming out of culinary school expecting to make more than anyone makes.” “I feel that people shouldn’t lose the attention to detail. I don’t care how casual the restaurant is, you have to have attention to detail– I want my water glass filled. I’m now spending hard-earned money to eat at your restaurant and especially in this city where there are so many restaurants in competition.” — Shanna Pacifico on the Morning After

Welcome to another episode of The Morning After! This week, Jason Colucci has a breadth of guests in the studio. Natasha David stops by the studio talking about the new Death & Co. cocktail bar, Demi Monde. Jason Calls Pam Stubbs of Tertulia to check in on the Euro Cup final match between Spain and Italy. Abe Schoener, Mark Snyder, and Darren Palace of the Red Hook Winery are in the studio. Tune in for an on-air wine tasting featuring two different rieslings made by Abe Schoener and Bob Foley that are from the exact same harvest of grapes. Hear discussions about the wines’ flavors and colors, as well as the differences between California and Long Island in terms of making wine. Matt Sucich is a singer-songwriter from Astoria who recently played at Bonnaroo. Matt joins Jason and company to play a song and talk about his experiences at the festival. This episode has been brought to you by Hearst Ranch. “Our point is to embrace what we’re doing, but support the local community.” — Mark Snyder on The Morning After “Growing conditions in Long Island are so difficult and so challenging, but the result is that Bob Foley and I get to make wines that we couldn’t make in California.” —Abe Schoener on The Morning After

There’s a lot going on this week on The Morning After! Host Jason Colucci checks in with Jamie Seet of The Spotted Pig to hear about their Gay Pride party, which includes all of you favorite food from The Pig, along with shots delivered by a penis sculpted out of ice. Jason calls Pat LaFrieda Jr. to talk about The Food Network show Meat Men, Pat’s specialty burger blend, Shake Shack, and his experiences at The Great GoogaMooga food festival in Prospect Park. Sam Richman and Brad McDonald are in the studio talking about their new Mexican restaurant, Gran Electrica. Hear Sam talk about the food he experienced in Mexico, and why it’s nearly impossible to replicate here in the States. Brad talks about his other restaurant, Colonie, and how his time there inspired him to expand to other food endeavors. This episode has been brought to you by Fairway Market. “On Saturday night, they called me and said, ‘Pat we need 2,200 burgers…’ In the middle of the night, I had to make those burgers and drive them over on Sunday morning.” — Pat LaFrieda Jr. on The Great GoogaMooga, The Morning After “I think to take it to the next level it requires us finding people on the ground in Mexico to ship us stuff. There’s a lot of spices and chiles that don’t even necessarily travel within Mexico.” — Sam Richman on The Morning After

Jason Colucci and The Morning After team are back from Bonnaroo for another week of radio! Tune in to hear Jason recount some of his experiences at Bonnaroo including his interviews at the Food Truck Oasis, his discussions with Kerry Black of Superfly Presents, and some incidents in the Bonnaroo showers. Carla Rzeszweki, wine director for the Spotted Pig, the Breslin Bar & Dining Room, and the John Dory Oyster Bar, joins Jason in the studio to talk about her wine education and her love of sherry. Also in the studio is Idgy Dean, who plays tonight at Brooklyn’s Northside Festival. There’s a lot happening this week on The Morning After, so tune in to find out more! This episode has been brought to you by S. Wallace Edwards and Sons. “You need to answer to the food, you need to answer to your guests, and you need to answer to your chef. It’s this fantastic dance with the chef at each restaurant about what’s going to go on the wine menu and how it’s going to go with the food.” — Carla Rzeszewski on The Morning After

We’re revisiting some of the happenings of The Great GoogaMooga this week on The Morning After. Listen to Jason Colucci interview some big names in New York food like Danny Meyer and Pat LaFrieda. Later, Jason talks to Johnny Santiago and chef Andrew Pressler of Jo’s restaurant on Elizabeth Street. Hear about Jo’s famous pork chop and how Johnny thinks it’s the best of the best. Laura Wertz calls in to talk about a hot sous chef job at Littleneck in Gowanus. Can you shuck oysters? Finally, “Bjork” calls in and explains why she is not performing at Bonnaroo this year. This episode was brought to you by Cain Vineyard & Winery. Heritage Radio at the Great GoogaMooga by HeritageRadioNetwork “Our pork chop will take your pork chop down, that’s an open invitation.” — Johnny Santiago of Jo’s on The Morning After

You must be living under a rock if you haven’t heard of the upcoming Great GoogaMooga event in Prospect Park next weekend! Tune in to this week’s episode of The Morning After as Jason Colucci chats with Superfly Presents co-founder Kerry Black about the festival. Superfly are the guys behind Outside Lands and Bonnaroo and now they are taking their imaginative event planning talents into the world of food and drink. Find out what they have in store for the Great GoogaMooga and hear what it takes to throw an event of this size. Also head from Bryan Calvert of James Restaurant. This program was sponsored by Hearst Ranch.

This week on The Morning After, Jason Colucci is joined by a packed studio of food professionals. Preview the James Beard Awards with James Beard Foundation Vice President Mitchell Davis, hear about the various classes offered at The Brooklyn Kitchen with Harry Rosenblum and learn what’s going on with Terroir Porch from Allison Whittighill & John LoManto. This program was sponsored by White Oak Pastures. “I think we undervalue taste in our culture. If we paid more attention, at every level, to how our food tastes…we’d be better off.” –Mitchell Davis, Vice President of the James Beard Foundation on The Morning After “Nobody pays me to cook – and I think that’s the delineating line between being an amateur and professional.” –Harry Rosenblum of The Brooklyn Kitchen on The Morning After

Restaurant critic and radio personality Arthur Schwartz returns to The Morning After to talk about tastes, travels and trends. Find out what he’s been up to lately and how the restaurant world has changed since his time working as a critic for the New York Daily News. Hear some scandalous stories and insightful history on a jam packed episode of The Morning After. Also get ready for The Great Googa Mooga and hear a live performance from Nick Africano. This program was sponsored by Whole Foods Market. “Chicken cutlets were not a common food until the 1970’s. I remember being a newspaper food editor in the late sixties, and I remember writing stories about how to bone-out a chicken breast.” –Arthur Schwartz on The Morning After

This week on The Morning After, Jason Colucci is joined by Pamela Stubbs, C.O.O. of Tertulia & Laura Maniec, owner of Corkbuzz. Find out why Sicilian wine is thriving, where sommeliers go to hang out and what it’s like being an operating partner of a James Beard nominated restaurant. Also hear what Jason has in store for the Great GoogaMooga and hear about Laura Wertz’s wedding! This program was sponsored by Whole Foods Market. “Sicilian wine used to be produced in bulk amounts and now we’re seeing smaller producers and better wine.” –Laura Maniec of Corkbuzz on The Morning After

This week on The Morning After, Jason Colucci gets a chance to talk with David Gelb, director of Jiro Dreams of Sushi. Find out what egg sushi is and why it takes an expert to pull it off correctly. Later on, hear from Daniel Johnnes, Wine director for Daniel Boloug’s Dinex Group and importer for Daniel Johnnes Selections. Find out how he quickly got on Daniel Boulud’s good side and has since become one of the leading wine authorities in the city. This program was sponsored by S. Wallace Edwards & Sons. “Egg sushi is very misunderstood. People overlook the egg because they think they’re eating sushi for fish, but what you’ll discover in the film is that the egg is the crowing achievement of any apprentice. You can’t even attempt egg sushi until you’ve worked for ten years.” –David Gelb, Director of Jiro Dreams of Sushi on The Morning After

It’s all about Brooklyn Beverages this week on The Morning After. Tune in as Jason chats with Jim Munson and Emily Sheppard of Brooklyn Roasting Company and Caroline Mak and Antonio Ramos of Brooklyn Soda Works. Tune in to hear how both companies started from the ground up and have helped grow Brooklyn as a brand and a community. Find out how they balance running a small business with living normal lives and what future plans are in store for both operations. This program was sponsored by White Oak Pastures. “I came to NY thinking I’d be in the publishing business and quickly ended up driving a beer van…from there it graduated to a 10 year career with Brooklyn Brewery.”–Jim Munson, founder of Brooklyn Roasting Company on The Morning After “We’ve always wanted to grow the business sustainably rather than quickly.”–Antonio Ramos of Brooklyn Soda Works on The Morning After

Jason checks in with Gilt Taste managing editor Jennifer Pelka. Hear how she got to where she is and what makes Gilt Taste so special. Later on, returning guest and cheese expert Elizabeth Chubbuck of Murray’s Cheese dishes on trends, shops and seasonal changes in cheese. Tune in and hear about everything from grease traps to Downton Abbey on a lively episode of The Morning After. This program was sponsored by White Oak Pastures “Any adjectives that are used to describe food are subject to subjectivity. When I use the word ‘bright’ to describe flavors, I think about a lightness of acidity.” –Elizabeth Chubbuck of Murray’s Cheese on The Morning After.

This week on The Morning After, Jason Colucci is back in the studio after the International Restaurant and Foodservice Show episode. Tune in as he sits and chats with Thomas Dunigan, Senior Sales Representative for MICROS Retail System & Cherise Kramer from UltraThinPizza.com. This program was sponsored by Roberta’s “I don’t recommend that servers walk around with iPad’s because it will take away from the guest experience. When a server takes an order they write things down quickly, and that’s the way the experience should be.” –Thomas Dunigan, Senior Sales Representative for MICROS Retail System

This week’s episode of The Morning After is the recording of the live broadcast from the International Food & Foodservice Show at the Javits Center. Tune in for some in-depth interviews with some movers and shakers in the food industry including Brian Nicholson of Red Jacket Orchards, Mark Tell owner of Sam Tell Companies, Ariane Daguin of D’Artagnan Natural and Organic Fresh Meats, Jon Hansburg of Baldor Specialty Foods, Colleen Holmes, director New York State Restaurant Association and Matt Halper of I. Halper Paper and Supply. This program was sponsored by Heritage Foods USA. “Designing a restaurant in NYC is unlike designing a restaurant kitchen outside of NYC. We work with the best chefs in the world who are very demanding clients that insist on a certain level of design that’s sometimes difficult to pull off.” –Mark Tell of Sam Tell Companies on The Morning After

This week on The Morning After, Jason Colucci sits down and chats with Bob McClure of McClure’s Pickles. Find out what made start pickling and how his Midwestern upbringing helped bring him there. Also listen in as Jason chats with Sarah Keough and Ralph McGinnis, the duo behind the artsy food-zine “Put A Egg On It”. Finally, listen in as Jason and The Morning After teams makes their Oscar predictions. This program was sponsored by S. Wallace Edwards & Sons. “I think we set out to make a limited print object. We spend a lot of time talking about what we’re going to do online, and it will likely be under the same umbrella but different.” — Sarah Keough of Put A Egg On It on The Morning After

This week on The Morning After host Jason Colucci starts off with a call in from executive producer at Heritage Radio, Jack Inslee, who gives us the inside scoop on the food wedding of the year between Heritage Radio’s founder Patrick Martin’s and his fiancee, cheesemonger and host of Cutting the Curd, Anne Saxelby. Then we take this festive mood and focus on Mardi Gras as we hear about bar and restaurant preparations for this festival from the co-owner of Nola’s own Erin Rose Bar, Angela Koehlar. Then tune is as Jason talks to his special guests today, his parents, as well as Ron Matthews who tells us all about the upcoming International Restaurant and Food Service Show and how you can get in. This episode is sponsored by The Hearst Ranch. “Mardi Gras has different phases and in the bar phase its literally 2-3 weeks where you start building up that stockpile, baby, you don’t want to run out of Jameson!” –Angela Koehlar of Erin Rose Bar on The Morning After “In the international spectrum, one thing that really stands out when you walk into the [International Restaurant and Food Service Show], is Asian flavors, Mediterranean flavors and Asian fusions has been huge over the last 5-10 years and growing even more.” “You’ll taste things you’ve never had before in your life and you’ll drink things you’ve never had before in your life and that gives life to menus and that’s why people are coming to the show.” –Ron Matthews of Reed Exhibitions on The Morning After

Wine is the theme on this episode of The Morning After, as Jason Colucci is joined by a panel of experts. Join him, Thomas Crowley, Claire Paparazzo & Zev Rovine as they play a game of “Grape, Grape, Don’t Tell Me”. Find out more about blends, regions and celebrity wine-o’s as the studio has fun with some game show music and SFX. Learn some interesting wine trivia and also hear a live performance from show regular Jenatari. This program was sponsored by White Oak Pastures.

It’s Super Bowl Sunday and Jason Colucci takes listeners on a series of two-minute drills with some of New York’s biggest restauranteurs. Hear from Joshua Sharkey of Bark Hot Dogs, Andy Boggs of Huckleberry Bar, Dave Diehl of 200 Fifth, Noah Bernamoff of Mile End Deli & Hari Nathan Kalyan of The Randolph at Broome. Hear Super Bowl predictions, food preparation techniques and some insight on how the restaurant world deals with such large crowds! This program was sponsored by Hearst Ranch. “One of the reasons our price points are higher is we take the cocktail/bartending philosophy and apply it to coffee.” –Hari Nathan Kalyan of The Randolph at Broome on The Morning After

This week on The Morning After, Jason takes the show deep into the world of wine and cheese with guests Abe Schoener, Proprietor and Winemaker at Scholium Project & Red Hook Winery and Elizabeth Chubbuck, Murray’s Cheese, Associate Director of Wholesale. Tune in to learn what an “OG” is in terms of cheese and what business plans and models prove to be most successful for winemakers and wineries. Also hear from Steven Solomon, a.k.a. Stickermeister, graphic designer for Terroir and Hearth. This program was sponsored by Fairway Market. “One of the amazing charms of making wine is that amount of vineyard area in the world is absolutely limited. We probably don’t know all the places in the world that can produce great wine, but we know ALMOST all of them and it’s so expensive to expand.” –Abe Schoener, Proprietor and Winemaker at Scholium Project & Red Hook Winery on The Morning After

Tune in for the 2011 Morning After Awards! The Nominees Sous Chef Crew of the Year Prime Meats, Fedora, ABC Kitchen, The Dutch, Franny’s, Breslin, Prune, Per Se, Gramercy Tavern, Eleven Madison Park #1 Pastry Chef in New York Nancy Olson, Angela Pinkerton, Brooks Headley, Robert Truitt, Dominique Ansel, Karen DeMasco, Christina Tossi, Gina DiPalma Purveyor of the Year Pierless Fish Company, Pat LaFrieda, Saffron King, Sea 2 Table, Evan the Forager, Goia Cheese, D’Artagnan, Heritage Foods USA Lifetime Achievement Award: Elaine Kaufman of Elaine’s Wine Program of the Year Gotham Bar & Grill, Terroir, The Harrison, Le Cirque, Crabtree’s Kittle House, Tribeca Grill, Anisa, Gilt, Daniel Restauranteur of the Year Gabe Stulman, Daniel Holzman & Michael Chernow, Jim Chu & Johnny Santiago, Ken Friedman, Drew Nieporent, Daniel Boloud, Frank Castronovo & Frank Falcinelli, David Chang Personality of the Year Josh Ozersky, Amanda Kludt, Nathan Myhrvold, Eddie Huang, Anthony Bourdain, Amanda Frietag, TMZ Camera Crew Cocktail Program of the Year Maison Premiere, PDT, Employees Only, WD 50, Minetta Tavern, Mayahuel, Milk & Honey, The Dutch, EMP, Dutch Kills Chef of the Year Anita Lo, Michael Beradino, Daniel Humm, Paul Liebrandt, Seamus Mullen, Brad McDonald, Dan Kluger, April Bloomfield, Toni Liu Restaurant of the Year Colonie, M Wells, Gotham Bar & Grill, ABC Kitchen, Roberta’s, Northern Spy Food Co., Eleven Madison Park, Gramercy Tavern, Kajitsu

This week on The Morning After, Jason Colucci starts the show with restauranteur Ken Friedman of famed establishments including The Spotted Pit & The Breslin. Later on he chats with friend of the show Christophe Hille of Northern Spy Co and checks in with Ariane Daguin of the legendary D’Artagnan. Also tune in to hear Jason previews the upcoming Morning After awards. Also on the show, Laura Wertz of 86List.com, author Molly O’Neill and Justin G. Leone of Tantris Restaurant. This episode was sponsored by Cain Vineyard & Winery. “I’m not a restaurant robot…together with April Bloomfield we formed a great team. I can’t imagine not having her.” –Restauranteur Ken Friedman on The Morning After “Burgers are something that people are really passionate about. We’re a nation of suckers for burgers.” –author Molly O’Neill on The Morning After

Jason Colucci rings in 2012 with a lively episode of The Morning After. First he sits down and chats with Daniel Holzman and Michael Chernow, the guys behind everybody’s favorite late night restaurant chain in New York, The Meatball Shop. Hear what challenges they are faced with running three locations and why they chose meatballs as their main focus. Also hear from sommelier Michael Conway of Forgione. Later on the show, singer/songwriter Idgy Dean performs live! This episode was sponsored by Whole Foods Market “You can’t be three places at once. If you want to have three successful restaurants you better trust somebody else.” –Daniel Holzman of The Meatball Shop on The Morning After “Why meatballs? Why not? They’re delicious and everybody loves them.” –Michael Chernow of The Meatball Shop on The Morning After

The Morning After celebrates the end of 2011 with a fun lineup of guests in the studio. Jason Colucci speaks with Erin Hoover from City Harvest, Philip Gilmour of Momo Sushi Shack & John Magazino of Baldor Specialty Foods. Later on the show, rapper Brooklyn-based rapper Jenatari performs live on the show! Tune in for a new job listing from 86List.com and some sneak peaks for what The Morning After has in store for 2012. This episode was sponsored by S. Wallace Edwards & Sons. “The quality of farm raised caviar is really improving” –John Magazino on The Morning After

This week on The Morning After, Jason has a packed studio full of movers and shakers in the New York restaurant scene. The show kicks off with an interview with meat purveying legend Pat LaFrieda of Pat LaFrieda Wholesale Meat Purveyors”. Later on, Christian Pappanicholas of Resto discusses his newest venture, The Cannibal, along with chef Michael Berardino. Finally, Charles Wekselbaum of CHarlito’s Cocina calls in and Assemblyman Matthew Titone joins the studio. This episode was sponsored by Hearst Ranch. “I tried to get out, but it (cooking) sucked me back in” – Christian Pappanicholas, owner of Resto & The Cannibal on The Morning After “Butcheing is a natural way of life for me, having watched my father and grandfather growing up” – Pat LaFrieda on The Morning After

This week on The Morning After we start off with bop in our step provided by Eddie Huang of Baohaus who reminds host Jason Colucci and company if we’re not having fun at work, why do it? Next up PBS’s Katie Howard talks to us about deconstructing the photography inside Nathan Mhyrvold’s “Modernist Cuisine” as well as 86List.com’s Hot Job of the Week. Steven Fried of Gullo Specialty Food calls in to enlighten us about the new trend in seafood: octopus and sepia, a.k.a. cuttlefish. Then keep tuned for an update from Chef Alain Allegretti about his newest venture followed by A Minute with a Mencsh, Mr. Bruce Funk. This episode is sponsored by Hearst Ranch.

This week on The Morning After, Jason Colucci starts the show by talking with newly crowned “Bartender of the Year” at the Eater Awards, Maxwell Britten of Maison Premiere. Maxwell talks holiday cocktails, shaking, stirring and some new projects he’s working on. Later, chef and Chopped judge Amanda Freitag stops by to discuss her culinary journey and her experience being an “armchair chef” on TV. Sean Scotese also drops in to talk Asian cuisine and mobile restaurant culture. This episode was sponsored by Whole Foods Market.

This week on The Morning After, Jason airs part 2 of his interview with the one and only Nathan Myhrvold. Tune in to hear more about the Modernist Cuisine cookbook and Nathan’s thoughts on dining in NYC. Later on the show, Jason is joined by James Mallios, owner of Amali Restaurant in Midtown. Erin Hoover of City Harvest also stops by to explain how restaurants can properly donate food to those in need during this holiday season. This episode was sponsored by Fairway Market.

On a special edition of The Morning After featuring live music from Nick Africano, Jason Colucci is joined by Chef Seamus Mullen of Tertulia. Seamus describes his work with Spanish cuisine and explains why acorn fed hogs are better for ham. Later on the show he speaks with Laura Wertz of 86List.com, Steve Woods of Farnum Hill Cider and Pasquale Carotenuto of Ristorante Giuseppe. Also tune in for a clip of Jason’s interview with Nathan Myhrvold.

This week on The Morning After, Jason is joined by restauranteur and culinary heavyweight Drew Nieporent of the Myriad Restaurant Group. Later on he speaks with Joey Campanaro of Little Owl, Mike Virga & Joey Salamini of Cotta Bene. Tune in for the inside scoop on the restaurant scene in NYC and learn more about what it takes to run a successful spot! At the end of the show, Mark Trumpbour calls in just as he crosses the finish line at the NYC Marathon. The Morning After is sponsored by Savorian Wines.

This week on The Morning After, Jason is joined by Belinda Chang & Damon Wise of Monkey Bar along with food luminary Lee Schrager. Tune in for a jam-packed episode and find out where to get the best Cuban in Miami, why oyster shuckers are in demand and what it takes to run a high end restaurant. The Morning After is sponsored by Savorian Wines.

This week on The Morning After, Jason Colucci starts the show off with Chef David Burke, who explains how his hands on experience at an early age helped turn him into the master chef that he is today. Later on, Jason speaks with Ed MacFarland of Ed’s Lobster Bar, Art Critic Katie Howard, Chris Behr from Brooklyn Larder & Bruce Funk. The Morning After is sponsored by Savorian Wines. Buy their wine here.

This week on The Morning After, Jason starts the show with journalist, writer, chef and TV personality Burt Wolf of PBS’s Travels and Traditions who previews his upcoming shows Art Cops and The Great Rivers of Europe. Later on the show, Jason chats with Chef Nelki Rosario of Stout restaurant in NYC, Ashley Lyons from Blue Moon Acres & Troy and Angie Koehlar from Erin Rose Bar. The Morning After is brought to you by Savorian Wines. Click here to buy their wines.

This week on The Morning After, Jason Colucci sits down with Northern Spy Food Co. Co-Owner, Christophe Hille. Tune in to hear more about everything from composting to market driven menus on this sustainably themed episode of HRN’s fastest growing show. Alson hear the latest job posting from 86List and hear some thoughts about wine from the guys at Terroir. This episode was sponsored by Savorian Wines.

This week on The Morning After, Jason Colucci is joined by radio personality and restaurant critic Arthur Schwartz & Frank Pinello of Best Pizza. Tune in to hear about New York Pizza culture, the plight of the restaurant critic and Arthur’s new diet. Also on the show, Jim Chu of Jo’s, Laura Wertz of 86List and “The Angry Yelper”. The Morning After is sponsored by Savorian Wines. Learn more and buy their wines here.

This week on The Morning After, Jason Colucci gets some angry voicemails from Cousin Sal and sits down with Brad McDonald & Jonathan Black of Colonie NYC. Later in the show, Laura calls in with some jobs and Dr. Brendan talks about his Mac repair business. This episode was sponsored by Savorian Wines.

The Morning After Debuts! Tune in to hear Jason Colucci and co-host Annie Llewelleyn introduce the show to listeners with celebrity guests Matthew McConaughey & Mike Colameco. Get a taste of what’s to come on The Morning After and hear some interesting tidbits about some of New York City’s biggest restauranteurs. The morning after is brought to you by Savorian Wines.