ALL FORKED UP PODCAST (S1E14): The impending Pinoying of ethnic cuisine in...
Mercy and Michael interview D.J. Tangalin of Bivouac Ciderworks and Anthony Sinsay of Jsix about the rich history of Filipino cuisine, the consensus “America’s Next Big Food Trend.” Check out our 14th...
View ArticleALL FORKED UP: These Pastry Chefs Won’t Dessert You (S1E16)
In this age of Food Network the foodie public pays a lot of attention to Chefs and the paths to fame they take. Savory chefs. Even many who would be happy eating a fine dining dinner dessert-first...
View ArticleART OF SPOONING: Patrick Ponsaty and Davin Waite on the Best Chef in San Diego
Patrick Ponsaty and Davin Waite would have to be on just about anyone’s short list for “Best Chef in San Diego.” Michael and Sheen ask them what they think about that and what it even means. The show...
View ArticleTHE ART OF SPOONING: Poke and Ceviche: Dishes or Concepts? (Part 2, Episode...
Here is the second part of Michael and Sheen’s discussion with Nino “Neens” Camilo and Juan Carlos Récamier about poke and ceviche and their role in today’s food scene. The Podcast audio is now...
View ArticleTHE ART OF SPOONING: Episode 16, Part I of “The Men of Meat”
In Episode 16, Part I of “The Mean of Meat,” Michael and Sheen talk to San Diego’s reigning kings of pork and beef – Hanis Cavin and Daniel Barron – about all things carnivorous.The episode is now...
View ArticleTHE ART OF SPOONING: Episode 17, Part II (and VIDEO) of “The Men of Meat”
Here is the second part of “The Men of Meat,” Michael and Sheen’s discussion with San Diego’s reigning kings of pork and beef – Hanis Cavin and Daniel Barron. The Podcast audio is now available at the...
View ArticleTHE ART OF SPOONING: Seven Days in the Valle de Guadalupe…all in Two Half...
In Episodes 20 and 21 of The Art of Spooning podcast — Seven Days in the Valle de Guadalupe…all in Two Half Hours — Michael and Sheen discuss the Valle de Guadalupe, Baja California and the new cuisine...
View ArticleTHE ART OF SPOONING: Zorro Blanco y Zorro Negro do the Valle Food & Wine...
In Episode 32 – Zorro Blanco y Zorro Negro do the Valle Food & Wine Fest, Part 1 — Michael and Sheen talk with Fernando Gaxiola and Andrew Spurgin about the Valle Food & Wine Fest and more....
View ArticleTHE ART OF SPOONING: The Long Legacy of Cafe Japengo (Episodes 34 and 35)
In Episodes 34 and 35 of The Art of Spooning podcast, Michael and Sheen discuss the legacy of the late, great Cafe Japengo with two of its many prominent alumni: Chefs Davin Waite and Anthony Pascale....
View ArticleNEWS: Michael Gardiner wins an Excellence in Journalism Award for “The World...
Yesterday, I received official news that I’ve won a 2018 Excellence in Journalism award from the San Diego Press Club for my “The World Fare” reviews in San Diego CityBeat. I won’t find out whether I...
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