Best San Diego Magazine Podcasts (2024)

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Deep-Fried Delights at the San Diego County Fair 34:09

3h ago34:09

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For podcasts like Happy Half Hour, events like the fair are basically our Christmas. Yeah, we love the rides, the activations, the camaraderie, the merriment. But to be totally honest, we’re here for the food. Dip us in corn batter and fry us. Dust some powdered sugar on our heads. Load us up with fatty, drippy, sloppy, sweet and salty goods. This …

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A ‘Greekish’ cookbook and beverage innovations 32:00

2m ago32:00

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Food writer Georgina Hayden joins us in the studio to delve into the Mediterranean delights of her new cookbook ‘Greekish’. Plus: we check in with a Swiss company exploring the frontiers of brewing and take a closer look at a UK brand making spirits sustainable.By Monocle Radio

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San Diego Mag's Chef of the Year + His Truffle Hunter 1:22:09

4d ago1:22:09

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Truffles are food gold, one of the world’s most famous ingredients. Musky, lovely, funky, delicious, expensive, and fickle as hell. Why do some of them taste like cardboard? Did you know you can grow very good ones in the U.S., but that it might take over a decade to yield your first “crop”? On this episode, we pay a visit to San Diego Magazine’s 2…

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Food Neighbourhoods #388: Praga North, Warsaw 6:30

39m ago6:30

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This week, Mateusz Mazzini takes us on a tour of Praga North in Warsaw. This once-neglected district is now bursting with life thanks to a wave of redevelopment and a unique mixture of local creativity and international experience.By Monocle Radio

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Margot Henderson, canned spritz and Greek olive oil 34:52

4d ago34:52

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We speak to Margot Henderson, one of London’s most storied chefs, about Soho Food Feast and the changing face of the city’s dining scene. Plus: the entrepreneurs elevating canned wine and setting new standards for Greek olive oil.By Monocle Radio

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San Diego’s King of Produce 1:23:54

3d ago1:23:54

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He got fired. He sold fruit out of a postal truck. He slept near the citrus. Then he and his family became the backbone of the restaurant culture in San Diego. The wild, never-give-up story of Bob Harrington, his brothers, and Specialty Produce.By San Diego Magazine

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Food Neighbourhoods #387: Monocle Badi Market, Zürich 10:51

10d ago10:51

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Join Monocle’s deputy head of radio, Tom Webb, as he takes us on a whistle-stop tour of this year’s Monocle Badi Market in Zürich.By Monocle Radio

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The drinks list 34:19

11d ago34:19

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This week we toast to the drinks industry with an episode all about beverages. We sit down with The Connaught Bar’s Agostino Perrone to find out why people still have a taste for classic cocktails – and what makes a memorable martini. Plus: we’re in the Basque Country to explore its historical cider production and our resident wine expert Chloé Lak…

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Travis Hammond and How to Get Involved in the Home Brewing Community 28:53

8d ago28:53

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This week, John is joined by Travis Hammond, Grand Master Beer Judge and Award-Winning Home Brewer. They discuss local breweries and home-brew clubs, tasting Travis's crafts, and upcoming brewery competitions. To learn more, https://quaff.org/ JohnOlsen.Santee@Gmail.com To contact John Olsen, 619-855-1151 John@TheSanteeGuy.com JohnOlsen.com John Ol…

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Food Neighbourhoods #386: Jewel, Changi Airport, Singapore 7:03

10d ago7:03

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This week, Monocle’s Aarti Betigeri is at Jewel in Singapore’s Changi Airport, the leafy culinary and retail destination in the middle of one of the world’s biggest travel hubs. Here, she shares go-to spots for the hungry traveller.By Monocle Radio

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The K-cuisine wave 32:26

14d ago32:26

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This week, we’re delving into the world of Korean food as the country continues to win admirers around the world for its creative outputs. We sit down with TV chef and author Judy Joo to discover more about the nation’s regional cuisine. Plus: Sophie Monaghan-Coombs flicks through ‘Koreaworld: A Cookbook’ with co-author Matt Rodbard, while Petri Bu…

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Inside an Icon: Top of the Market 1:07:02

20d ago1:07:02

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This week’s Happy Half Hour takes place from one of the best perches in all of San Diego: Top of the Market. It’s a fully windowed and partially outdoor restaurant, separate and with a more fine dining or special occasion bent than its counterpart downstairs, the equally beloved and lauded Fish Market. To our front are sprawling views of Coronado a…

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Food Neighbourhoods #385: Roman Road, London 8:13

17d ago8:13

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This week we’re joined by Dara Klein of Tiella at the Compton Arms in London. She gives us her drinking-and-dining recommendations for her corner of the city, Roman Road.By Monocle Radio

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Miriam Raftery and How the East County Magazine Serves Our Communities 29:40

17d ago29:40

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This week, John is joined by Miriam Raftery, editor of the East County Magazine. She shares the range of information that this online news source provides (both existing and upcoming), how you can subscribe, and how you can support them. To learn more, https://www.eastcountymagazine.org/ To contact John Olsen, 619-855-1151 John@TheSanteeGuy.com Joh…

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Fadi Kattan, Hannah Crosbie and Frederik Bille Brahe 36:29

21d ago36:29

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This week we sit down with Franco-Palestinian chef, Fadi Kattan, to hear about his new book, ‘Bethlehem’, and learn about the bonds that food can build within a community. Plus: Paige Reynolds meets wine writer Hannah Crosbie, whose work is dedicated to dispelling myths about the drink, and we head to Copenhagen to talk with one of the most excitin…

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Trying The Best Food at Petco Park with Don & Mud 59:32

28d ago59:32

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This week we got out-broadcasted on Happy Half Hour, and we couldn’t be more honored to pass the torch, to, as Troy dubbed it, “the best monosyllabic baseball broadcast duo in the major leagues.” The crew went to Petco Park ahead of the start of the Padres/Rockies series to chat with the voices of the franchise, Don Orsillo and Mark Grant (the Fria…

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Food Neighbourhoods #384: Ho Chi Minh City 5:17

24d ago5:17

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Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City is a culinary destination in its own right. The bustling metropolis is packed full of innovative restaurants and bars – and it’s difficult to buzz around the city without drinking in its hallowed coffee culture. Here, Monocle’s Hanna Pham takes us on a day of dining in the city.…

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Dustin Trotter Shares the Updates Coming to Santee 45:56

27d ago45:56

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This week, John is joined by City Councilman and Vice Mayor, Dustin Trotter! They discuss the projects that Dustin has spearheaded and overseen in his time in office, the infrastructure work the city has been putting in, and the exciting (and highly anticipated) things that we have coming to Santee. To learn more, Santee Hometown Heroes Banner Prog…

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Fernando Trocca, the Pembrokeshire Beach Food Company and Taipei’s Tea Cocktail Bars 32:26

1M ago32:26

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This week we fire up the grill with Fernando Trocca, one of Argentina’s most accomplished chefs. Also in the programme, we speak to Jon Williams, founder of the Pembrokeshire Beach Food Company to find out more about Welsh delicacy Laverbread. Plus: Clarissa Wei is in Taipei to learn more about the city’s cocktail scene.…

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Darcy Shares How Expressions Dance Movement & Dance Got to Be An Award Winning School 29:16

1M ago29:16

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John is joined this week by Darcy Fagerwold, owner of Expressions Dance and Movement and 2023 Santee's Favorite winner. She joins John to discuss the start of EDMC, the new Non-Profit Arts Foundation that she and Tim Staump are launching, and more! Town Center Amphitheater Friday, May 24th at 5:30pm Santee Street Fair Saturday, May 25th from 10am t…

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Michelin's Sommelier of the Year is Serving Wine at a Bistro in North Park 1:13:29

1M ago1:13:29

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Did you know one of the country’s most celebrated sommeliers lives and works in San Diego? It’s true! This week, we welcomed Coco Randolph of Black Radish and San Francisco’s Californios to the Happy Half Hour podcast. Randolph is new-ish to town, having moved here about a year and a half ago from San Francisco, where she helped her family run two …

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Food Neighbourhoods #383: Summa wine fair, South Tyrol 9:34

1M ago9:34

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Springtime in Italy signals the moment when wineries prepare to present their latest bottlings to the public. One highly sought-after event that producers enjoy attending is Summa, a boutique wine fair held annually in South Tyrol that brings together like-minded producers from Italy and beyond for a taste of something new. Monocle’s Milan correspo…

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Benjamina Ebuehi, Azores wine and ‘London Feeds Itself’ 34:23

1M ago34:23

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This week, we get tips from Benjamina Ebuehi on the most delicious and satisfying puddings to make when it’s your turn to bring dessert. Also on the programme: we venture to the Azores to meet a new wave of winemakers. Plus: we explore the places where community is built through food with two writers featured in the new book ‘London Feeds Itself’.…

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San Diego Broadcast Legend Chris Cantore and Sushi Icon Tyler Mars Launch Omakase-and-Vinyl Pop-Up 1:00:17

1M ago1:00:17

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Sometimes, it’s the most fun to chop it up with friends. And when your friends include legendary sushi chefs and top DJs, all the better. This week we brought to Happy Half Hour Chris Cantore, a former voice across San Diego’s radio airwaves, and his long-time buddy, North County sushi chef Tyler Mars. Troy goes way back with the duo, having been b…

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Food Neighbourhoods #382: Peckham, London 7:20

1M ago7:20

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Monocle’s George Ruskin heads to Peckham for a full day of eating in the vibrant south London community.By Monocle Radio

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Dr. Baranski and Helping Santee's Students Excel 31:12

1M ago31:12

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This week, John is joined by Dr. Kristin Baranski, Superintendent of the Santee School District! They discuss how the school has evolved through COVID, how well our students have continued to grow and achieve compared to the county, and the extracurriculars that the students have available to them. Stop by to see the student art display at the Sant…

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Modern French dining 31:00

1M ago31:00

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This week, we’re delving into modern French dining – away from the nation’s confines. We sit down with the founder of Bistro Freddie in London to find out why a wave of new French-inspired spots has been popping up throughout the city and beyond. Also in the programme: Charlotte McDonald-Gibson tells us about the role that haute cuisine plays in Wa…

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Jordan Howlett: 40 Million Followers, a Collab with Kevin Hart—All from His Kitchen in Oceanside 1:33:33

2M ago1:33:33

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Jordan Howlett just needs a minute. Give him that, and he’s liable to have you hooked. Thanks to his highly recognizable, signature mirror-selfie videos, Howlett (San Diego Magazine’s cover star for our 2024 Best Restaurants issue) has amassed upwards of 30 million followers across his social channels by sharing fast food hacks and wisdom with dead…

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Food Neighbourhoods #381: Rosebank, Johannesburg 7:10

2M ago7:10

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This week we head to Johannesburg in South Africa. Known for its work-hard-play-hard culture, it’s a city that brings together a vibrant mix of cultures. Elna Schütz heads to the leafy suburb of Rosebank to sample its innovative restaurants.By Monocle Radio

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Endo Kazutoshi, Camparino in Galleria and Georg Oelschlägel 30:05

2M ago30:05

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This week we sit down with Japanese chef Endo Kazutoshi to discover why good sushi is all about mentality. Plus: we head to Camparino in Galleria in Milan just in time for ‘aperitivi’ and we meet Georg Oelschlägel, owner of Viennese bakery Felzl, to find out about his nose for entrepreneurship.By Monocle Radio

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Feeding San Diego Rescues 1.2 Million Pounds of Food a Month 1:07:02

2M ago1:07:02

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This week’s Happy Half Hour extra special guest is a longtime friend of San Diego Magazine, Feeding San Diego. If you tune into our channels, this fantastic organization probably doesn’t need much of an introduction. And if you’re lucky, you would have caught Troy emceeing their gala last month (in a sequin jacket, of course).But for the uninitiate…

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Food Neighbourhoods #380: Margate 7:42

2M ago7:42

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This week we head to the southeastern tip of England to wander around the seaside town of Margate. In recent years, the town has become a bit of a magnet for creatives, which has lead to some exciting culinary additions to the local food scene. Holly Fisher went along to meet Natalia Ribbe, the owner of French-inspired wine bar Sète, to visit some …

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Councilwoman Laura Koval and Keeping Santee Up to Date 52:30

2M ago52:30

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This week, John is joined by Laura Koval, Santee Councilwoman, to discuss the construction of the Santee Community Center, see what businesses are coming to Santee, and more! Town Hall with Laura Koval Tuesday, June 16th from 6-7pm To learn more, MySantee App To contact John Olsen, 619-855-1151 John@MissionRealtyGroup.com John@TheSanteeGuy.com John…

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Milan’s ‘latterie’, Caviar House & Prunier and durian fruit 29:02

2M ago29:02

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As Salone del Mobile rolls into town, Chiara Rimella tells us which ‘latterie’ we should visit in Milan. Also in the programme: Monica Lillis sits down with Lucie Herring of Caviar House & Prunier to find out how the brand is adapting its image to appeal to a fresh crowd. Plus: Lilian Fawcett speaks to HSBC Asean economist Aris Dacanay to learn mor…

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Making Wishes Come True With Chef William Eick 1:16:26

2M ago1:16:26

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Our Happy Half Hour guest today is the local chapter CEO of probably one of the most beloved and recognizable charities in the world: The Make-A-Wish Foundation, San Diego chapter. We invited Suzanne Husby, who garnered her title in 2021, to talk all things Make-a-Wish at Matsu in Oceanside. Husby has been with the foundation for 17 years, moving u…

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Food Neighbourhoods #379: Elmira Maple Syrup Festival 12:31

2M ago12:31

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This week, Mandy Sinclair heads to the Elmira Maple Syrup Festival in Ontario to find out how the condiment is made and meet the faces behind the sweet stuff.By Monocle Radio

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‘Good Eggs’, Daphnis and Chloe herbs, and Kim Mikkola 29:48

2M ago29:48

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We’re joined by food writer and cookbook author, Ed Smith, to flick through his new cookbook “Good Eggs: Over 100 Cracking Ways to Cook and Elevate Eggs”. Monocle’s Hester Underhill meets Evangelia Koutsovoulou whose brand, Daphnis and Chloe, is dedicated to bottling up the best Greek herbs to be shipped to keen cooks around the world. Plus: Petri …

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The Beach Boys’ Mike Love Puts Us in a Kokomo State of Mind 1:08:35

2M ago1:08:35

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“Close my eyes, she's somehow closer now / Softly smile, I know she must be kind / When I look in her eyes / She goes with me to a blossom world”The lyrics to the iconic Beach Boys song “Good Vibrations,” penned in part by Mike Love, are likely about a woman from long ago. But they could just as easily be about the flavors and sensations from his b…

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Food Neighbourhoods #378: Crouch End 6:23

2M ago6:23

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We head to the leafy suburbs of north London to visit Crouch End. The area might feel like somewhat of an underdog to the nearby bustling Finsbury Park but its abundance of quaint coffee shops and vibrant bistros, as well as its community feel, make it well worth a stopover. Local resident Rob Prendergast takes us on a tour of the neighbourhood’s b…

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A taste of Poland 29:57

3M ago29:57

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This week, we get a taste of Polish cuisine. We sit down with Ren Behan to discuss her new book, ‘The Sweet Polish Kitchen’. Also in the programme, Julia Lasica heads to the renowned Ognisko in London’s South Kensington to find out more about the historic restaurant. Plus: Mateusz Mazzini is in Warsaw to visit local wine bar Brać and learn about th…

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San Diego's First Family of Karaoke Opens Grand New Thing (With a Heck of a Burger) 1:42:32

3M ago1:42:32

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Everyone’s favorite Mission Hills karaoke joint, the Lamplighter, has brought its talents down the hill to the Gaslamp—and so has this podcast. The team, led by fourth-generation bar owner Frankie Sciuto, launched the Gaslamplighter, a new upscale cocktail and karaoke bar, in January. Sciuto joins us on the Happy Half Hour podcast today as we check…

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Food Neighbourhoods #377: Tallinn Old Town 10:12

2M ago10:12

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Estonia’s capital, Tallinn, boasts a vibrant and rapidly evolving food scene. For many years, however, culinary talent has avoided the city’s medieval old town, which has been deemed too expensive and touristy. But now the trend is reversing and young chefs looking to make their mark have rediscovered the historical city centre. Monocle’s Petri Bur…

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Culinary literature 27:53

3M ago27:53

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This week we get bookish with an episode dedicated to food in literature – and literature about food. We sit down with food writer Felicity Cloake to hear her take on what makes great gastronomic prose. Also in the programme: Charlotte McDonald-Gibson delves into James Bond novels to find out how important food and drink is to their plot. Plus: We …

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The Story Behind the City’s Backyard Restaurant With a Year-Long Waitlist 1:42:02

3M ago1:42:02

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If you received this month’s San Diego Magazine, you already know about Warung RieRie. Happy Half Hour host and food critic Troy Johnson dubbed it “the star of the city's thrilling backyard restaurant scene.”Wait. There’s a thrilling backyard restaurant scene in San Diego? Indeed, there is, and the individual restaurants are formally dubbed MEHKOs—…

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Food Neighbourhoods #376: Regent’s Park Road, London 10:13

3M ago10:13

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Join Theo Randall, chef patron of Theo Randall at the InterContinental, as he takes us on a tour of Regent’s Park Road in the Primrose Hill area of London.By Monocle Radio

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David Ray and Helping You Find the Words to Say 28:18

3M ago28:18

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This week, John is joined by Dave Ray, a Business Coach and Public Speaker at Dave Ray Coaching. They discuss Dave's career in the Navy, how that has helped shape some of his work today, and the work he does to help others improve their business communication. To learn more, Dave Ray Coaching & Consulting To contact John Olsen, 619-855-1151 John@Th…

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Toklas, Finnair’s in-flight menu and Provençal truffles 32:50

3M ago32:50

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We sit down with Amanda Sharp and Matthew Slotover, the founders of Frieze art fair, to find out about their culinary ventures – and the intersection between art and food. Also in the programme: Monocle’s Helsinki correspondent, Petri Burtsoff, meets with Finnair’s development chef, Sami Oksava, to learn about the role of Finnish cuisine on b…

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Food Neighbourhoods #375: Dublin Coffee Festival 8:34

3M ago8:34

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This week we’re in Ireland’s capital for the opening of the Dublin Coffee Festival. Sebastian Stephenson headed to the sold-out event, reusable cup in hand, to get a taste of how the Dublin scene is brewing and grab some recommendations from Ireland’s coffee masters.By Monocle Radio

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Mike Aiken Discusses Changes Coming to Carlton Oaks Golf Course 16:29

3M ago16:29

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This week, John is joined by Mike Aiken from Carlton Oaks Golf Course to discuss the current conditions and upcoming updates at the golf course. To contact John Olsen, 619-855-1151 John@TheSanteeGuy.com JohnOlsen.com John Olsen RE Facebook Santee Update FacebookBy John Olsen

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Ajabu Cocktail and Spirits Festival, One House Bakery and crêpes Suzette 26:35

3M ago26:35

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We sit down with Colin Asare-Appiah and Mark Talbot Holmes, the founders of Africa’s first spirits and cocktail festival, Ajabu. Also in the programme: Ivan Carvalho is in the San Francisco Bay Area to meet Hannalee Pervan of One House Bakery. Plus: Myriam Zumbühl takes us to L’Apogée Courchevel hotel in the French Alps to taste crêpes Suzette as t…

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