For chefs, writers, and restaurant-industry insiders, the private tasting room at The Cheese Store of Beverly Hills is a place for celebration of food, drink, c...
The Past, Present, and Future of Wolfgang Puck with Wolfgang & Byron Puck (Part 1)
Surprise! Season Two's not done yet. Dom & Andy welcome Wolfgang & Byron Puck to the basement for the first of a two part conversation on the past, present, and future of Wolfgang Puck. We dive into the early days of Spago and its team of future Hall of Famers, how Wolfgang landed the Oscars party, and the staying power of truly good, classic dishes. Plus Byron reveals his early talent for butchering fish bigger than him and Dom & Andy get a crash course in "tradition and innovation" involving Lambrusco.
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The Best Food of 2024
Don't miss the season finale of the Industry Only at The Cheese Store with Dom and Andy! But don't go too far, we have something special up our sleeve for next week. In this week's episode, the pair take listeners through a culinary tour of Los Angeles, naming their favorite new restaurants and where Dom recommends going for top-tier VIP service. Plus discover LA local's treasured spots through Dom & Andy's most craveable dishes and Dom reveals a delicious new project he's been working on, set to debut in mid-December.
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Tequila'ing at Chez Mia with Marissa Hermer (Olivetta, The Draycott)
Dom & Andy sit down with acclaimed restaurateur Marissa Hermer (Olivetta, The Draycott) to celebrate the opening of Chez Mia, Marissa's new West Hollywood restaurant.
They talk about the importance of having a neighborhood spot, the similarities between California and the South of France, Marissa's colorful design philosophy, and why describing a caviar dish as a "French Kiss" might be a bad idea.
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LA's Most Memorable Meals with Darin Bresnitz (Snacky Tunes)
Dom and Andy are joined by someone who actually knows how to do podcasts, Darin Bresnitz of the Snacky Tunes podcast. They discuss what they've learned in the trenches of the LA restaurant scene, including the best neighborhood spots, celebrity haunts, and the "boom and bust" of the media cycle (which, as it turns out, is not just limited to restaurants - sorry, Leo). Plus, Darin offers his perspective on how to find success in the L.A. culinary world, the guys discuss the celebrity encounters that actually impressed them, and you'll learn why restaurants need your support during the holidays.
Find Darin & Snacky Tunes at https://www.snackytunes.space/
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How Mexican Culture Drives LA with Bricia Lopez (Guelaguetza, I Love Micheladas)
Dom and Andy sit down with Bricia Lopez, one of the driving forces behind L.A.‘s iconic Oaxacan restaurant, Guelaguetza for a conversation about how Mexican culture shapes and leads L.A.‘s identity– from groundbreaking cuisine and mezcal culture to music, fashion, and sports. Learn how Bricia has transformed traditional Mexican cuisine and culture into thriving L.A. parties, what Las Vegas means to kids growing up in Los Angeles, and why sometimes it sucks to be a pioneer.
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Eat at Guelaguetza: https://www.ilovemole.com/
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For chefs, writers, and restaurant-industry insiders, the private tasting room at The Cheese Store of Beverly Hills is a place for celebration of food, drink, community, and of course, cheese, and a no-holds-barred arena for conversations on the state of the hospitality industry at large.
Dominick DiBartolomeo (owner, The Cheese Store, Domenico’s Foods) & Andy Wang (writer, founder of Industry Only) welcome friends & colleagues to the store for conversations about running award-winning kitchens, developing world-famous dishes and how, no, they can’t help you get that last-minute reservation.
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