Michael Lomonaco has NYC and Brooklyn in his blood, and he's here to share his culinary journey on Chef's Story with Dorothy Cann Hamilton. Tune in and hear what it was like growing up in Bensonhurst in an Italian American family and cooking things like zeppoli and cranberry beans at home. Hear how Michael quit acting to pursue cooking by attending culinary school, and eventually going on to cook at Le Cirque and the 21 Club. Listen in as he recounts his experience as the Executive Chef at Windows on the World at the World Trade Center during 9/11, and describes his current position as Executive Chef/Partner at Porter House NY. This program was sponsored by Brooklyn Slate.

"On the job training is great - but it's not the full immersion that you can get in an academic setting." [19:28]

"Food has become entertainment. Today people don't buy tickets to a show - they go to a bar or a restaurant and that's the show." [27:00]

"In order to be free as a creative person - you need to really know your instrument. The French are famous for calling the stove the piano." [29:30]

--Chef Michael Lomonaco on Chef's Story

Cheese, bacon, and bread. Sounds like an excellent sandwich, right? Well, it’s also the still life subjects of this week’s THE FOOD SEEN. Mike Geno painted a porterhouse during art school, and from there on out shed the “starving” aspect of being an artist. His most recent collection “Fromage/Homage”, elevates simple pieces of cheese to high art. This episode has been brought to you by Hearst Ranch.

"I never considered cheese because it's this whole subculture that I never indulged in."

"Every time I paint a cheese, I learn more about cheese...My knowledge of meat really helped me learn about flesh tones."

"Finally, cheese is getting the center stage as opposed to being a prop for other still-lifes." -- Mike Geno on THE FOOD SEEN

On this week's Snacky Tunes, Greg and Darin Bresnitz are joined in the studio by Harris Damashek and Adam Sirois of Underground Eats. Adam and Harris discuss their goals in creating food and culture events that are memorable, no matter the price or venue. Tune in to hear about why they decided to team up and form Underground Eats, as well as their upcoming event called Absurdity at the McKittrick Hotel. Hear about their inspirations taken from the 1939 World Fair and Salvador Dalí. The Spinto Band plays live in the studio and talks about their greenhouse recording studio, and how to order a hoagie at Wawa. This episode has been brought to you by Whole Foods.

"Underground Eats is a discovery platform for unique culinary experiences- that can range from anything to special tasting menu at a chef's table within a restaurant, to secret supper clubs or pop-up restaurants, or more bizarre and elaborate things..." -- Adam Sirois on Snacky Tunes