Best Dispirito Podcasts (2024)

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Condo Financing & Warrantable vs Non Warrantable, Ready, Set, Sell Program, Surveys, & More! 41:46

11h ago41:46

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In this show we discuss: -Condo Financing & Warrantable vs Non Warrantable Condos ft. Justin Conrad -The Ready, Set, Sell Program With the DiSpirito Team! -Surveys: What They Are & Whether You Need Them ft. Ted Topouzis -RIBlogger's Top 5 Mid to End of July 2024 Events & Things To Do In Rhode Island!…

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Encore: Rocco DiSpirito and the Very Bad Word 41:28

19d ago41:28

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In 1999, when Food & Wine named Rocco DiSpirito as one of its Best New Chefs he was only in his early 30s, but he'd already been in the industry for a couple decades. At 10 years old, Rocco started working at a local pizzeria – a natural fit for a kid whose Italian American family grew most of their own food and started talking about lunch before b…

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Hop water, matcha and prix fixe menus 26:44

44m ago26:44

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This week, Pat Cobe, senior menu editor at Restaurant Business, shared her take on Blank Street’s summer matcha drinks and the escalating price of lobster rolls, while Bret Thorn, senior food & beverage editor of Nation’s Restaurant News and Restaurant Hospitality, recounted his visit to Philadelphia to dine at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant and Za…

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Kevin Gillespie and the Restaurant of a Lifetime 53:06

5h ago53:06

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There's a good chance you know chef and author Kevin Gillespie from his fan-favorite stint on Season 6 of Top Chef or his return on the All Stars Season 20, but the Georgia native's talent can't be reduced to the small screen. His new Atlanta restaurant, Nàdair, is a full-throated love letter to his Scottish heritage — something Gillespie's family …

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Fieldtrip, potato cakes, restaurant merch and rice 31:43

8d ago31:43

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This week, Pat Cobe, senior menu editor of Restaurant Business, recounted her visit to Fieldtrip, J.J. Johnson’s Afro-Caribbean rice bowl concept with items like jerk meatballs and coconut yogurt, and Bret Thorn, senior food & beverage editor of Nation’s Restaurant News and Restaurant Hospitality, discussed his visit with an old friend to an Indian…

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Mortgage Financing During An Election Year, Use & Occupancy Agreements, How's The Market?, & More! 41:47

4d ago41:47

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In this show we discuss: -Mortgage Financing During An Election Year ft. Matt Bates -Use & Occupancy Agreements ft. Melissa D'Ellena -Emilio, How's The Market? -RIBlogger's Top 5 Mid July 2024 Events & Things To Do In Rhode Island!

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Asma Khan and the Dream of Pirates 51:32

4d ago51:32

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Chef Asma Khan is a bolt of lightning to the senses. Born a second daughter, she felt dismissed by society, but Asma Khan has always known her worth. With her restaurant Darjeeling Express in London, she takes pride in her all-women staff, cooking food they'd serve at home. Her contributions to the culinary world were recognized on the Time 100 lis…

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Roast pig, ancient grains and Perkins' menu mission 30:31

11d ago30:31

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Despite what are usually characterized as the “lazy days of summer,” there’s been a lot of menu action this week. Pat and Bret both attended an outdoor pig roast at Back Bar in the Eventi Hotel in New York City. The patio party was hosted by Chef Laurent Tourondel and his team, who operate the dining venues at the hotel. They started cooking the pi…

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Will Poulter, Dave Beran, and The Bear 51:14

11d ago51:14

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Season 3 of the smash hit FX/Hulu show “The Bear” roared to life just days ago, but Will Poulter (the actor who plays fan-favorite Luca) and 2014 F&W Best New Chef Dave Beran had been prepping for weeks. Poulter — like his co-star Jeremy Allen White — staged with Beran at his Santa Monica restaurant Pasjoli to learn how to accurately portray a prof…

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Rhode Island Housing Down Payment Assistance Programs, Insurers Are Spying on Your Home From the Sky, Relocation and Upsizing, & More! 41:09

12d ago41:09

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In this show we discuss: -Rhode Island Housing Down Payment Assistance Programs ft. Paul Salcone -Insurers Are Spying on Your Home From the Sky! ft. John Lapointe -Relocation and Upsizing in Rhode Island ft. Tatiana Pimentel -RIBlogger's Top 5 Early July Events With Some Fourth of July Events!

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Mushrooms, Malaysian food and Pizza Hut's new pie 30:28

18d ago30:28

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This week, Pat Cobe, senior menu editor of Restaurant Business, reported from Atlanta, where Menu Directions, a conference hosted by sister publication FoodService Director, had just wrapped up. Meanwhile, Bret Thorn, senior food & beverage editor of Nation’s Restaurant News and Restaurant Hospitality, reported on happenings in New York City. Foods…

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Home Buying From A Lending Perspective, Wills and Trust, Using LLCs to Mitigate Estate Tax, & More! 45:24

20d ago45:24

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In this show we discuss: -The Home Buying Process From A Lending Perspective ft. Paul Salcone -The Difference Between a Will and Trusts & The Different Tax Implications ft. Joseph R. Marion III -Snowbird Planning Using LLCs to Mitigate Rhode Island State Estate Tax ft. Joseph R. Marion III -RIBlogger's Top 5 Events & Things To Do To End June 2024…

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Low-alcohol beer, prix fixe steak and Laurent Tourondel's latest moves 27:03

25d ago27:03

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This week on Menu Talk, hosts Pat Cobe, senior menu editor of Restaurant Business, and Bret Thorn, senior food & beverage editor at Nation’s Restaurant News and Restaurant Hospitality, start off with a beer tasting.Bret discovered a low-alcohol brew called kvass in his new Brooklyn neighborhood, which is populated by Russian, Ukrainian and Eastern …

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Claudia Fleming and the Perfect Clafoutis 41:45

26d ago41:45

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Say the name "Claudia Fleming" and those who know will probably deploy the word "legend." And if you don't recognize her name, you definitely have benefitted from her groundbreaking pastry creations and flavor combinations that plenty of people now just take for granted. Original copies of her cookbook "The Last Course," went for huge sums of money…

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Construction & Renovation Loans, Market Volatility, Planning Ahead For A Move, & More! 41:41

30d ago41:41

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In this show we discuss: -Construction and Renovation Loan Options ft. Paul Salcone -The Real Estate Market Volatility ft. Ted Topouzis -The Importance Of Planning Ahead For A Move Of A Larger Size ft. George Metz -RIBlogger's Top 5 Mid June 2024 Events & Things To Do In Rhode Island!

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ARMs vs Fixed Rate Mortgages, Capital Gains Tax & 1031 Exchange, Ready, Set, Sell Program, & More! 43:18

1M ago43:18

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In this show we discuss: -Things To Consider When Looking at ARMs vs Fixed Rate Mortgages ft. Matt Bates -Capital Gains Tax & 1031 Exchange Transactions ft. Melissa D'Ellena -The Ready, Set, Sell Program With The DiSpirito Team At Engel & Völkers -RIBlogger's Top 5 Middle of June 2024 Events Coming Up In Rhode Island!…

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Dan Kluger's newest restaurant, port pairings and Cheez-Its 25:17

1M ago25:17

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This week on Menu Talk, hosted by Pat Cobe, senior menu editor of Restaurant Business, and Bret Thorn, senior food and beverage editor of Nation’s Restaurant News and Restaurant Hospitality, we discuss the latest news in Cheez-It crackers. The snack food has partnered with Taco Bell to offer giant versions of Cheez-Its, and chef and restaurateur Da…

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Dan Giusti and the World's Fanciest Fluffernutter 53:08

1M ago53:08

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At the end of 2015, Dan Giusti shocked the culinary world by walking away from his position as head chef at Noma. Not for another restaurant job, but to feed school children, senior citizens, incarcerated people, and hospital patients through his new company, Brigaid. Food & Wine named Brigaid as one of its 2024 Game Changers for its goal of not on…

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Saucy nuggets, steak and sticker shock 21:19

1M ago21:19

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This week on Menu Talk, hosts Pat Cobe, senior menu editor of Restaurant Business, and Bret Thorn, senior food and beverage editor at Nation’s Restaurant News, share their take on high menu prices. Their editors at both publications have had a lot to say about fast-food inflation, but how about sticker shock at full-service restaurants? Fogo de Cha…

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Cody Rigsby and the Chicken Finger Math 43:31

1M ago43:31

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In the 10 years since Cody Rigsby joined Peloton as an instructor, the former McDonald's drive-thru worker, backup dancer, and cater waiter's life has changed in unimaginable ways. He's competed on Dancing with the Stars, written the bestselling memoir XOXO, Cody, and built a massive fanbase of indoor cyclists who are as invested in his hot takes o…

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Second & Investment Property Loans, Rising Car Insurance Rates, The Current Real Estate Market, & More! 43:09

1M ago43:09

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In this show we discuss: -Second Homes and Investment Property Loan Options ft. Paul Salcone -Rising Car Insurance Rates in Rhode Island and Ways That You Can Save Money ft. John Lapointe -The Current Real Estate Market In Rhode Island -RIBlogger's Top 5 Mid June 2024 Events and Things to Do In Rhode Island!…

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How To Get Offers Accepted, Caroline Caprio Brain Tumor Foundation, Using The Home Inspection As A Seller, & More! 44:01

2M ago44:01

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In this show we discuss: -Tips On How To Get Offers Accepted From A Lending Perspective ft. Paul Salcone -The Caroline Caprio Brain Tumor Foundation ft. Caroline Caprio & Brad Asher -Using The Home Inspection As A Seller ft. Mike Auger -RIBlogger's Top 5 Early June 2024 Events & Things To Do Coming Up in Rhode Island!…

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Cardamom, caviar and other trends from the National Restaurant Show 28:39

2M ago28:39

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This week on Menu Talk, your hosts, Restaurant Business senior menu editor Pat Cobe and Bret Thorn, senior food & beverage editor of Nation’s Restaurant News and Restaurant Hospitality, caught their breath after a whirlwind long weekend at the National Restaurant Association Show in Chicago, and they shared insights into what they saw and tasted th…

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Emeril and E.J. Lagasse and the Magical Butter Trolley 48:31

2M ago48:31

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When E.J. Lagasse was four years old, he made his debut appearance in Food & Wine in a feature called "How to Kick Healthy Cooking Up a Notch." He wasn't the one making the recipes — that was his dad Emeril Lagasse — but 17 years later, the father and son are comrades in the kitchen. Most notably at their flagship New Orleans restaurant Emeril's, w…

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An insiders' look at the 2024 MenuMasters Awards 11:00

2M ago11:00

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Menu editors Pat Cobe and Bret Thorn were among the guests who celebrated the winners of the 2024 MenuMasters awards on Saturday. We were in the thick of the event at Morgan Manufacturing in Chicago’s West Loop neighborhood, sampling the chef-prepared food at the various stations and talking to the eight chefs honored this year. Chef and restaurate…

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Lee Anne Wong and What Happens When It All Burns Down 52:05

2M ago52:05

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When Lee Anne Wong was starting out as a line cook, her nickname in the kitchen was The Little General — and she owns it. For her entire life, she's thrown herself full-force into anything she does, whether it's cooking, competing on TV shows, being a culinary producer on Top Chef, or mentoring young chefs, and it's led to a pretty extraordinary li…

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Portfolio Loan Programs, Out Of State Sellers Beware!, One Off Or Specialty Item Moves, & More! 41:04

2M ago41:04

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In this show we discuss: -Portfolio Loan Programs Offered At Northpointe ft. Paul Salcone -What Do Out Of State Sellers Need To Be Aware Of When Selling In Rhode Island? ft. Ted Topouzis -One Off Or Specialty Item Moves From GMetz Moving & Storage ft. George Metz -RIBlogger's Top 5 End of May 2024 Events Coming Up In Rhode Island!…

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Top 5 Open House Tips, Commercial Real Estate Valuations, Sellers Not Being Fully Prepared, & More! 43:41

2M ago43:41

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In this show we discuss: -Top 5 Things You Should Do Before Going To Open Houses Over The Weekend ft. Matt Bates -Commercial Real Estate Valuations and the Current Market ft. Mark Hugo -Sellers Not Being Fully Prepared To Sell Their Home ft. Melissa D'Ellena -RIBlogger's Top 5 Mid May 2024 Events And Things To Do In Rhode Island!…

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Korean fried chicken goes glam, Rocco DiSpirito's star power and Mooyah's from-scratch mentality 19:31

2M ago19:31

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This week on Menu Talk, Restaurant Business Senior Menu Editor Pat Cobe and Bret Thorn, senior food and beverage editor of Nation’s Restaurant News, share their take on some recent happenings in the world of food, drink and restaurants. Pat recently visited Coqodaq, a classy NYC Korean fried chicken restaurant with a casual vibe run by the owners o…

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Rodney Scott and the Two Dollar Bill 45:49

2M ago45:49

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Rodney Scott is having a good day. It's right there on the pit master's shirt — the slogan "every day is a good day." He's a James Beard Award-winning chef who rose to national prominence cooking the sumptuous whole-hog barbecue he grew up eating. He's been the subject of a documentary, won accolades for his cookbook, and has plans to expand his re…

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High-end apartment pop-up dinners, Dan Barber breeds flavor into squash, and how Muchacho infuses salsas with unique personalities 25:43

2M ago25:43

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This week on Menu Talk, Restaurant Business Senior Menu Editor Pat Cobe and Bret Thorn, senior food and beverage editor of Nation’s Restaurant News, share their take on some recent happenings in the world of food and drink. Bret is settling into his new Brooklyn digs, discovering the vast assortment of pickled and smoked fish available in his new n…

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Daniel Boulud and the Cellar Full of Woodcocks 52:04

2M ago52:04

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By the time Daniel Boulud was in Food & Wine's first class of Best New Chefs in 1988, he'd already been working in restaurant kitchens for almost two decades. At 14, he knew school wasn't for him and that despite his parents' concerns, he wanted to be a cook. Now with 20-plus restaurants and countless accolades in his knife roll, the world-famous c…

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Northpointe's DSCR Program, GMetz Storage Options, USA Insulation, & More! 42:19

2M ago42:19

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In this show we discuss: -What is Northpointe's DSCR Program? ft. Zachary Levesque -GMetz Storage Options and Storage Containers ft. George Metz -USA Insulation Background and Injection Insulation ft. Matt Lambert -RIBlogger's Top 5 Mid May 2024 Events Coming Up In Rhode Island!

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Lettuce Entertain You shares new initiatives, Eggs Up Grill makes menu moves, and the dish on pizza styles and Brooklyn food 21:34

2M ago21:34

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This week on Menu Talk, Restaurant Business Senior Menu Editor Pat Cobe and Bret Thorn, Senior Food and Beverage Editor of Nation’s Restaurant News, share their take on some recent happenings in the world of food and drink. Bret recently moved from one Brooklyn neighborhood to another, and the culinary scene is very different. He’s surrounded by Tu…

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Food & Wine Is Serving Up Season 2: May 7th, 2024 2:39

3M ago2:39

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Food & Wine has led the conversation around food, drinks, and hospitality in America and around the world since 1978. Season Two of the Tinfoil Swans podcast continues that legacy with even more intimate, informative, surprising, and uplifting interviews with the biggest names in the culinary industry and beyond, sharing never-before-heard stories …

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Mortgage Preapproval Process, Compensation Of Real Estate Agents, GMetz Moving & Storage History, & More! 43:28

3M ago43:28

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In this show we discuss: -The Mortgage Preapproval Process Along With The Documents That Are Required ft. Paul Salcone -The Compensation Of Real Estate Agents -George Metz and GMetz Moving & Storage Company History ft. George Metz -RIBlogger's Top 5 Early May 2024 & Mother's Day Events Coming Up In Rhode Island!…

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Menu trends at RLC, how a St. Louis chef is elevating sushi, and hot sauces and LTOs in the spotlight 25:14

3M ago25:14

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This week on Menu Talk, Restaurant Business Senior Menu Editor Pat Cobe and Bret Thorn, senior food and beverage editor of Nation’s Restaurant News, share their take on some recent happenings in the world of food and drink.

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Working With A Team, Engel & Völkers vs. The Other Guys, Sellers During The Home Inspection, & More! 40:49

3M ago40:49

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In this show we discuss: -The Importance Of Working With A Team Behind You ft. Justin Conrad -What It's Like Working With Engel & Völkers vs. The Other Guys -Working With Sellers During The Home Inspection Process ft. Mike Auger -RIBlogger's Top 5 End Of April 2024 Events coming Up In Rhode Island!

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Current Market Conditions, How Buyer's Agents Will Be Compensated With Changes Coming In July 2024, Buying & Selling At The Same Time, & More! 43:05

3M ago43:05

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In this show we discuss: -Current Market Conditions, Rates, & How It Relates To The Spring Real Estate Market ft. Paul Salcone -How Buyer's Agents Will Be Compensated With Changes Coming In July 2024 ft. Ted Topouzis -Thinking About Buying & Selling At The Same Time? ft. Paul Salcone -RIBlogger's Top 5 Mid April 2024 Events Coming Up In Rhode Islan…

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An inside look at the James Beard Awards, McAlister's menu expansion and creamsicle drinks 27:34

3M ago27:34

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This week on Menu Talk, Restaurant Business Senior Menu Editor Pat Cobe and Bret Thorn, senior food and beverage editor of Nation’s Restaurant News, share their take on some recent hot topics. The James Beard Foundation announced the finalists in the restaurant and chef categories, naming nominees in 22 categories, including both national regional …

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Pepe Moncayo's food at Cranes in Washington, D.C. reflects the sum of his experience 22:03

3M ago22:03

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Pepe Moncayo is the chef and owner of Cranes, a restaurant he opened in Washington, D.C., in February of 2020 to enthusiastic acclaim. Of course, normal operations ceased five weeks later, but the fine-dining restaurant survived and the chef’s food, which reflects his own culinary journey, continues to be appreciated by guests. Moncayo was born and…

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Prepare Your Home For Sale, Death & Divorce, House Bills in Rhode Island, & More! 43:47

3M ago43:47

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In this show we discuss: -What You Should Do To Prepare Your Home For Sale -Selling A Home After Or During A Divorce Or Death ft. Melissa D'Ellena -Certain Bills That Are Being Presented In Rhode Island ft. Greg Rice -RIBlogger's Top 5 Early April 2024 Events Coming Up In Rhode Island!

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So long Menu Feed, welcome to Menu Talk 1:00

3M ago1:00

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Menu Talk will still feature Pat Cobe, but now she'll have a cohost: Informa colleague, Bret Thorn with Nation’s Restaurant News. Both are veteran reporters on the menu beat and eager to bring you inspiring conversations about what’s happening in restaurant and foodservice kitchens, including weekly interviews with chefs, operators and food profess…

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NAR's Decision Regarding Buyer's Agents, Boston Market Spotlight, Buyer Rep Agreements, & More! 43:59

4M ago43:59

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In this show we discuss: -The NAR Decision Regarding Buyer's Agents and What We Think Will Happen ft. Paul Salcone -Boston Real Estate Market Spotlight ft. Nate Rock -Buyer Representation Agreements & How We’ve Represented Buyers ft. Andrew Hogan -RIBlogger's Top 5 Early April 2024 Events Coming Up In Rhode Island!…

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How Gott's Roadside evolves the menu while honoring the restaurant's 25-year legacy 28:13

4M ago28:13

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Gott’s Roadside got its start in California’s Napa Valley 25 years ago and has been recognized by the James Beard Foundation as an early pioneer of fast-casual dining. Through the years, the food has evolved from a limited menu of burgers, fries and shakes to a broad and varied selection that offers something for everyone, says Clay Walker, preside…

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Reduce Monthly Expenses, NAR Lawsuit, Where Are Rates Headed, & More! 43:41

4M ago43:41

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In this show we discuss: -What Buyers Can Do To Reduce Monthly Expenses & Where Rates Are Headed in 2024! ft. Paul Salcone -Busting Myths About The Effect Of The NAR Lawsuit ft. Melissa D'Ellena -RIBlogger's Top 5 March 2024 Events Coming Up In Rhode Island!

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How culinary inspiration and a positive work culture share equal billing at Freight House 27:02

4M ago27:02

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Sara Bradley, chef-owner of Freight House in Paducah, Kentucky, worked in Michelin-starred restaurants in New York and Chicago, but always wanted to return to her hometown and be her own boss. She opened Freight House in 2015 with the mission to create a technique-driven yet accessible restaurant where all guests would feel comfortable dining and a…

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First Time Homebuyer Programs, OFAC Search, Reimbursement & Repairing From Moving Damages, & More! 42:21

4M ago42:21

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In this show we discuss: -First Time Homebuyer Programs & The $15,000 Down Payment Assistance Program ft. Paul Salcone -What Is An OFAC Search? ft. Ted Topouzis -Reimbursement & Repairing From Moving Damages ft. George Metz -RIBlogger's Top 5 March 2024 Events Coming Up In Rhode Island!

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John Manion pays tribute to Brazilian cuisine at his new restaurant, Brasero 26:36

4M ago26:36

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John Manion introduced Chicago diners to Brazilian ingredients and flavors when he opened La Sirena Clandestina back in 2012. It’s a cuisine that’s near and dear to his heart and palate, as the chef spent part of his childhood living in Sao Paolo. Manion went on to open El Che Steakhouse & Bar, where the menu covers more of South America with a foc…

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No Money On The Ground In Rhode Island, Safety Tips To Prepare Your Home For Spring, Sellers Preparing For The Home Inspection, & More! 42:38

4M ago42:38

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In this show we discuss: -There Is No Money On The Ground In Rhode Island! ft. Greg Rice -Safety Tips To Prepare Your Home For Spring & Avoid Insurance Claims ft. Albert Robinson -Sellers Preparing For The Home Inspection ft. Mike Auger -RIBlogger's Top 5 Mid-March 2024 Events Coming Up In Rhode Island!…

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