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Next show: June 16, Pit Master Mark Smith from the Hog Pit

Matt Russell — Sun, 12 Jun 2011 07:00:39 +0000

Be sure to join us on June 16 at 5pm, when our special guest is Mark Smith, Pit Master from the Hog Pit Smokehouse!

Gabe Ibarra of Campus Candy

Matt Russell — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 21:35:03 +0000

We were back in Main Gate Square again for this sweet First Thursday broadcast, live from Campus Candy! Host Matt Russell, who had recently celebrated his 20th wedding anniversary at Acacia Real Food & Cocktails, asked Chef Albert Hall to discuss the romantic meal that he had assembled for the celebrating couple. They’ll never have filet mignon without Chef d’Paris compound butter again! The featured guest was Gabe Ibarra of Campus Candy, who gave our listeners a virtual tour of Tucson’s version of Candy Land. With more than 500 varieties of candy, nuts, frozen yogurt, and cheesecake, this place has something for everyone. Gabe, Tucson’s official Candy Man, certainly mixes it with love and makes the world taste good! Our particular favorite? The buttered popcorn flavored jelly beans. All of that, plus the Catavinos Wine of the Week.

Chef Jonathan Landeen of Jonathan’s Cork

Matt Russell — Thu, 26 May 2011 21:28:47 +0000

Jerry Heintze sat in for Matt Russell this week, for our monthly Tucson Originals Spotlight show. He was joined by co-host Paul Rivers of the Bamboo Club. Their special guest was Chef Jonathan Landeen of Jonathan’s Cork, who discussed the upcoming series of ‘Patio Pig Parties’ he will host every Thursday throughout the month of June. Patios, pigs, and parties….three of our favorite things! All of that, plus the Catavinos Wine of the Week!

Yoram Levy & Chef Violeta Rodriquez from Jasper Neighborhood Restaurant & Bar

Matt Russell — Thu, 19 May 2011 20:29:14 +0000

On what was considered the most beautiful day of the year so far, we decided to broadcast al fresco on the lovely patio of Jasper Neighborhood Restaurant & Bar. We caught up with owner Yoram Levy, who has transformed the old Cafe Jasper space on Skyline & Campbell to a delightful neighborhood setting featuring delicious food and creative cocktails. Yes, it’s a place where everyone knows your name! We then chatted with Tom Firth of Harvest Restaurant, who just returned from Pasta Cooking School in Bologna, Italy. What does it take to make the perfect pasta? Listen to find out! Our featured guest was Jasper Chef Violeta Rodriquez, who hosted a tasting of some of her Latin American-inspired tapas. Delish! All of that, plus the Catavinos Wine of the Week.

Yvonne Foucher of Catavinos Wine Shop & Tasting Room

Matt Russell — Thu, 12 May 2011 23:11:39 +0000

The patio at Catavinos Wine Shop & Tasting Room was the perfect venue to host our annual birthday bash for owner Yvonne Foucher! We started out talking with Brian Metzger of Jax Kitchen and The Abbey about a special way he is thanking the community for its Culinary Awards votes (both restaurants cleaned up at the awards this year). Yvonne then picked her top wines of the year, and we tasted and talked about them all. Chef Christopher Duncan of Create Cafe was also among our guests, and he brought some of the more popular items from his catering menu to share with the masses. Listen as he discusses the love that goes into these delicious treats!