Alan Watts and Gennaro Pecchia are the Men Who Dine and their mission is to bring you inside the best and most authentic restaurants, bars, lounges and all things food related in their own unique way! They are not conventional restaurant critics, but rather, they are an underground foodie force – connecting with chefs, restaurants and events through social media, word of mouth and lots and lots of meals.

The world is now in the midst of a foodie revolution. The Men Who Dine text and tweet mid-meal, snapping endless pictures of their food, sharing the sights, sounds, smells and tastes of what they are eating and where they are eating it. Traditional dining experiences are simply passé. The Men Who Dine are a product of this new food revolution and they have transformed it into a cult following. Passion is the name of their game. They are professional eaters in a world of amateurs. Today, their opinion is sought after by thousands.

So what do they do? They actively seek out the greatest in food and eat their way through restaurants and events around the country. Each has a culinary background and are hooked up with and hooked into the best and brightest in food culture to inform their audience where the best eats are. If a restaurant makes it on their list of “Where We Dine,” it is certainly not to be missed!

Tune into this HRN Community Session to hear Alan Watts and Gennaro Pecchia talk with Mississippi pitmaster Garry Roark of Ubons Barbecue. Hear about the camaraderie between all of pitmasters from different regions at the Big Apple BBQ. Hear about some of the awards Ubons has received at Memphis in May, and learn what makes Ubons Sauce so special. From pulled port to brisket, Garry does it all! Tune in to hear more from Garry and Men Who Dine! This program has been brought to you White Oak Pastures.

This week on Rooftop Farming with Ben Flanner, Ben calls in to talk with Erin Fairbanks about transplanting kale and compost. Learn how to transplant seedlings into the ground, and find out why compost needs to cure in order to curb weed outbreaks! Find out how local businesses have helped Ben with mulching!

Jenny Lefcourt from Jenny & Francois Selections, an importer of all organic and biodynamic wines from California, France, and beyond. Jenny discussed how very different wines can have similiar philosophies, and how the thinking behind a wine can affect its taste; the difference between a "technical" wine and an organic or naturally created wine shows in the bottle. Some growers make descisions based on making money, while some growers farm based on making the best grapes possible--Jenny favors the latter. This episode was sponsored by Whole Foods.