An Ambassador of Southern Cuisine “If it ain’t Southern, it ain’t walkin’ in the door,” says Sean Brock. The James Beard award-winning chef is passionate about his Southern roots, even going to the extremes of resurrecting antebellum grains and sourcing heritage breeds for his Charleston restaurants, Husk and McCrady’s. He’s the most visible force behind the current… Read More →
An Ambassador of Southern Cuisine “If it ain’t Southern, it ain’t walkin’ in the door,” says Sean Brock. The James Beard award-winning chef is passionate about his Southern roots, even going to the extremes of resurrecting antebellum grains and sourcing heritage breeds for his Charleston restaurants, Husk and McCrady’s. He’s the most visible force behind the current… Read More →
2012 Wrap-up: Part One Auld Lang Syne It’s been an exciting year here at Go Fork Yourself HQ. In this two-part episode, Andrew and Molly revisit their favorite food stories from 2012 and some of the best meals they had this year. Tune in next week for part two. Questions We want to include your… Read More →
Activist and Educator in a Chef’s Coat Chef José Andrés is no stranger to culinary fame, with a roster of destination restaurants in DC (Jaleo, minibar), Las Vegas (é by José Andrés) and LA (Bazaar), and enough awards to make any chef jealous (not to mention he used to work for Ferran Adrià at elBulli in… Read More →
Activist and Educator in a Chef’s Coat Chef José Andrés is no stranger to culinary fame, with a roster of destination restaurants in DC (Jaleo, minibar), Las Vegas (é by José Andrés) and LA (Bazaar), and enough awards to make any chef jealous (not to mention he used to work for Ferran Adrià at elBulli in… Read More →
Milwaukee’s Best In 1956, owners Betty Gillespie and Leonard Partee opened a barbecue joint with their family’s secret recipes, and after gaining a reputation for their sauce and quick service (hence the name Speed Queen), they moved to their current location and built the biggest barbecue pit in the city. I love the pulled pork… Read More →
Sharing Love Through Food Aihui Ong founded Love With Food with a drive to help others – entrepreneurs striving to succeed in the food industry, underprivileged children in need of a meal and the growing number of at-home epicureans looking for new flavors. When you subscribe to Love With Food, you’ll receive a monthly box of… Read More →
A Legendary Burger This pint-size roadhouse southeast of Sante Fe is an institution. Opened in 1953 in an old trading post, Bobcat Bite serves the city’s (if not the country’s) best burger. The aged grass-fed beef is griddled, then served big, thick and juicy with vibrant green chiles and cheese. This burger is one for… Read More →
Family-Style Modern Israeli Cuisine Located in Philly’s Society Hill neighborhood, Zahav is often touted as the city’s best restaurant. The menu is a mashup of Israel’s culinary heritage, celebrating the region’s bold flavors with both classic and reinterpreted dishes from chef Michael Solomonov’s homeland. For first-timers I’d recommend the tay’im, or “taste of Zahav.” You’ll start with… Read More →
Exploring America’s Diverse Ethnic Communities This food-obsessed travel maven and host of the Cooking Channel’s Eden Eats lives for adventure. On Eden Eats, she travels from coast to coast uncovering this country’s lesser-known global cuisine scene, from a Kurdish Halal market in Nashville to a Bosnian bakery and Lebanese butcher in Phoenix. We chat with Eden about her… Read More →
Thank you! We are extremely excited to announce Go Fork Yourself was crowned Best Food/Cooking Show at the first annual Stitcher awards. A HUGE thank you to all of our listeners and supporters who voted for Go Fork Yourself. Congratulations to all of the other winners and nominees. We feel so honored and humbled to be part of… Read More →
Exploring America’s Diverse Ethnic Communities This food-obsessed travel maven and host of the Cooking Channel’s Eden Eats lives for adventure. On Eden Eats, she travels from coast to coast uncovering this country’s lesser-known global cuisine scene, from a Kurdish Halal market in Nashville to a Bosnian bakery and Lebanese butcher in Phoenix. We chat with Eden about her… Read More →
Seattle’s Best Pizza Tom Douglas’ Serious Pie is an original in a sea of derivative pizzerias. His killer dough has a slightly denser texture and the perfect amount of bite to stand up to a host of interesting toppings. As Douglas is known for celebrating Northwest ingredients, expect to see your blistered crust topped with produce… Read More →
The Multifaceted Chef As a chef, restaurateur, author, media personality, UNICEF ambassador and member of the State Department’s American Chef Corps, you could say Marcus Samuelsson is a busy guy. He’s behind Harlem’s acclaimed Red Rooster, its downstairs supper club Ginny’s and Lincoln Center’s American Table (among others). This past summer he released his best-selling… Read More →
Japanese Farmhouse Fare Tyson Cole’s acclaimed Uchi and the subsequent (and much larger) Uchiko serve some of the best Japanese fare in the United States. From sushi bar staples such as yellowtail and salmon belly to unconventional options (72-hour Wagyu short rib sushi), it’s obvious that the kitchen loves experimenting, but not at the expense… Read More →
Prepping For an Opportunity of a Lifetime Richard Rosendale, executive chef of the historic Greenbrier resort, is no stranger to cooking competitions as a crowned victor of more than 40. This January he will lead Team USA at the prestigious Bocuse d’Or in Lyon, a biannual international competition where the best of the best gather for… Read More →
Nose-to-Tail at Its Best Tony Maws’ acclaimed food at this Boston area bistro is rustic, yet contemporary, and speaks to his passion for local, seasonal and sustainable ingredients. Put yourself at the mercy of the chef and order the Ultimate Craigie Experience – an eight course tasting menu that will knock your socks off. Expect… Read More →
Chicago’s Culinary Rockstar Paul Kahan was ahead of the farm-to-table curve when he opened Blackbird in the West Loop, he brought the city communal tables and small plates with Avec, a pig-lovin’ gastropub with the Publican, followed by Big Star taco bar in Wicker Park and now the artisanal butcher shop Publican Quality Meats. The serial restaurateur… Read More →
Staff Meals Grub-a-dub-dub Andrew and Molly talk about staff meals and their importance to a restaurant’s success. Plus, Molly sits down with Doug Flicker of Piccolo in Minneapolis and Jody Eddy, co-author of Come In, We’re Closed: An Invitation to Staff Meals at the World’s Best Restaurants. Come In, We’re Closed: An Invitation to Staff… Read More →
The Intrepid Traveler Samantha Brown knows she has the best job in the world. As a veteran Travel Channel host, this globe-trotting junky elicits her natural charm and wit as she takes envious viewers on a tour of the world, exploring exotic cultures, cuisine and natural wonders. We quiz Samantha about holiday travel tips, her favorite… Read More →
The Intrepid Traveler Samantha Brown knows she has the best job in the world. As a veteran Travel Channel host, this globe-trotting junky elicits her natural charm and wit as she takes envious viewers on a tour of the world, exploring exotic cultures, cuisine and natural wonders. We quiz Samantha about holiday travel tips, her favorite… Read More →
Thanks for your vote! Stitcher Smart radio is holding the first annual Stitcher Awards and thanks to you, Go Fork Yourself was nominated in the Best of Food & Cooking category! Voting is now closed and the winners will be announced at the Stitcher Awards in San Francisco. For more information, click here. Again, thanks… Read More →
Sandwich Euphoria John’s Roast Pork, an iconic South Philly cheesesteak and roast pork purveyor, might make the best sandwich in America. Their cheesesteaks are always at the top of any “best of” list, with sliced ribeye piled high on a crusty Italian loaf with your choice of provolone or American (no Whiz here). But it’s… Read More →
I Want Candy BOO! Halloween is just around the corner, so Andrew and Molly discuss their favorite (and least favorite) candies. They also talk Door County, Disney, and Babson. Plus, find out how to win a free signed copy of Andrew Zimmern’s Field Guide to Exceptionally Weird, Wild, & Wonderful Foods. Huffington Post’s The Best Halloween… Read More →
I Want Candy BOO! Halloween is just around the corner, so Andrew and Molly discuss their favorite (and least favorite) candies. They also talk Door County, Disney, and Babson. Plus, find out how to win a free signed copy of Andrew Zimmern’s Field Guide to Exceptionally Weird, Wild, & Wonderful Foods. Huffington Post’s The Best Halloween… Read More →
Building an Empire As the culinary mastermind behind the much-lauded Ai Fiori, Marea, Osteria Morini and Nicoletta (a new East Village pizzeria), this Wisconsin transplant has become NYC’s unofficial ambassador of soulful Italian cuisine. We chat with Michael about Italy’s allure, Midwestern hospitality and what’s on the menu for the Altamarea Group in 2013. AndrewZimmern.com: What experiences led… Read More →
Paying Tribute to Pork From modernist fine-dining to a beer-focused gastropub and a tequila-buzzed taqueria, chef Paul Kahan’s multifaceted restaurant empire is a driving force behind Chicago’s booming food scene. The Publican, Kahan’s more casual beer hall-style eatery, serves craveable farmhouse fare with a pig and seafood-studded menu that reads like a ode to American… Read More →
Here’s what’s on my mind October 24th is National Food Day. Check out FoodDay.org for events in your hometown and how you can get involved! I am going to be at Babson College doing my best to promote sustainable healthy food production and consumption in America. I believe in the civic power of entrepreneurship to change our lives… Read More →
NYCWFF 2012 Recap Fun in the Big Apple Andrew and Molly share their stories from NYCWFF. Plus we have a special New York edition of 5 questions with Anne Burrell (Secrets of a Restaurant Chef, Worst Cooks in America), Adam Richman (Man v. Food, Adam Richman’s Best Sandwich in America), Doug Quint & Bryan Petroff (Big Gay Ice Cream),… Read More →
Pizza Perfection Pizzeria Lola always makes it onto my top-ten list of favorite pizza joints, not only in the Twin Cities, but in the entire country. Yes, it’s true, Minnesota has the best pizza in America. Let the debate begin! Chef Ann Kim is a perfectionist when it comes to her crust and an artist when it comes… Read More →
