The Morning After

The Morning After - Episode 1 - Matthew McConaughey & Mike Colameco

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 06:44:09 -0000

The Morning After Debuts! Tune in to hear Jason Colucci and co-host Annie Llewelleyn introduce the show to listeners with celebrity guests Matthew McConaughey & Mike Colameco. Get a taste of what's to come on The Morning After and hear some interesting tidbits about some of New York City's biggest restauranteurs. The morning after is brought to you by Savorian Wines.

The Morning After - Episode 2 - Colonie NYC

Sun, 02 Oct 2011 05:52:09 -0000

This week on The Morning After, Jason Colucci gets some angry voicemails from Cousin Sal and sits down with Brad McDonald & Jonathan Black of Colonie NYC. Later in the show, Laura calls in with some jobs and Dr. Brendan talks about his Mac repair business. This episode was sponsored by Savorian Wines.

The Morning After - Episode 3 - Arthur Schwartz & Frank Pinello

Sun, 02 Oct 2011 20:47:16 -0000

This week on The Morning After, Jason Colucci is joined by radio personality and restaurant critic Arthur Schwartz & Frank Pinello of Best Pizza. Tune in to hear about New York Pizza culture, the plight of the restaurant critic and Arthur's new diet. Also on the show, Jim Chu of Jo's, Laura Wertz of 86List and "The Angry Yelper". The Morning After is sponsored by Savorian Wines. Learn more and buy their wines here.

The Morning After - Episode 4 - Northern Spy Food Co.

Sun, 09 Oct 2011 23:17:25 -0000

This week on The Morning After, Jason Colucci sits down with Northern Spy Food Co. Co-Owner, Christophe Hille. Tune in to hear more about everything from composting to market driven menus on this sustainably themed episode of HRN's fastest growing show. Alson hear the latest job posting from 86List and hear some thoughts about wine from the guys at Terroir. This episode was sponsored by Savorian Wines.

The Morning After - Episode 5 - Burt Wolf, Nelki Rosario, Blue Moon Acres & Erin Rose Bar

Sun, 16 Oct 2011 21:49:21 -0000

This week on The Morning After, Jason starts the show with journalist, writer, chef and TV personality Burt Wolf of PBS's Travels and Traditions who previews his upcoming shows Art Cops and The Great Rivers of Europe. Later on the show, Jason chats with Chef Nelki Rosario of Stout restaurant in NYC, Ashley Lyons from Blue Moon Acres & Troy and Angie Koehlar from Erin Rose Bar. The Morning After is brought to you by Savorian Wines. Click here to buy their wines.

The Morning After - Episode 6 - David Burke, Ed MacFarland, Chris Behr & Bruce Funk

Sun, 23 Oct 2011 22:10:31 -0000

This week on The Morning After, Jason Colucci starts the show off with Chef David Burke, who explains how his hands on experience at an early age helped turn him into the master chef that he is today. Later on, Jason speaks with Ed MacFarland of Ed's Lobster Bar, Art Critic Katie Howard, Chris Behr from Brooklyn Larder & Bruce Funk. The Morning After is sponsored by Savorian Wines. Buy their wine here.

The Morning After - Episode 7 - Lee Schrager & Monkey Bar

Sun, 30 Oct 2011 23:21:23 -0000

This week on The Morning After, Jason is joined by Belinda Chang & Damon Wise of Monkey Bar along with food luminary Lee Schrager. Tune in for a jam-packed episode and find out where to get the best Cuban in Miami, why oyster shuckers are in demand and what it takes to run a high end restaurant. The Morning After is sponsored by Savorian Wines.

The Morning After - Episode 8 - Drew Nieporent & Joey Campanaro

Sun, 06 Nov 2011 21:02:12 -0000

This week on The Morning After, Jason is joined by restauranteur and culinary heavyweight Drew Nieporent of the Myriad Restaurant Group. Later on he speaks with Joey Campanaro of Little Owl, Mike Virga & Joey Salamini of Cotta Bene. Tune in for the inside scoop on the restaurant scene in NYC and learn more about what it takes to run a successful spot! At the end of the show, Mark Trumpbour calls in just as he crosses the finish line at the NYC Marathon. The Morning After is sponsored by Savorian Wines.

The Morning After - Episode 9 - Seamus Mullen

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 19:55:18 -0000

On a special edition of The Morning After featuring live music from Nick Africano, Jason Colucci is joined by Chef Seamus Mullen of Tertulia. Seamus describes his work with Spanish cuisine and explains why acorn fed hogs are better for ham. Later on the show he speaks with Laura Wertz of 86List.com, Steve Woods of Farnum Hill Cider and Pasquale Carotenuto of Ristorante Giuseppe. Also tune in for a clip of Jason's interview with Nathan Myhrvold.

The Morning After - Episode 10 - Nathan Myhrvold, Amali Restaurant & CityHarvest

Sun, 20 Nov 2011 21:03:44 -0000

This week on The Morning After, Jason airs part 2 of his interview with the one and only Nathan Myhrvold. Tune in to hear more about the Modernist Cuisine cookbook and Nathan's thoughts on dining in NYC. Later on the show, Jason is joined by James Mallios, owner of Amali Restaurant in Midtown. Erin Hoover of City Harvest also stops by to explain how restaurants can properly donate food to those in need during this holiday season. This episode was sponsored by Fairway Market.

The Morning After - Episode 11 - Amanda Freitag, Sean Scotese & Maxwell Britten

Sun, 27 Nov 2011 21:09:55 -0000

This week on The Morning After, Jason Colucci starts the show by talking with newly crowned "Bartender of the Year" at the Eater Awards, Maxwell Britten of Maison Premiere. Maxwell talks holiday cocktails, shaking, stirring and some new projects he's working on. Later, chef and Chopped judge Amanda Freitag stops by to discuss her culinary journey and her experience being an "armchair chef" on TV. Sean Scotese also drops in to talk Asian cuisine and mobile restaurant culture. This episode was sponsored by Whole Foods Market.

The Morning After - Episode 12 - Katie Howard

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 18:08:03 -0000

This week on The Morning After we start off with bop in our step provided by Eddie Huang of Baohaus who reminds host Jason Colucci and company if we're not having fun at work, why do it? Next up PBS's Katie Howard talks to us about deconstructing the photography inside Nathan Mhyrvold's "Modernist Cuisine" as well as 86List.com's Hot Job of the Week. Steven Fried of Gullo Specialty Food calls in to enlighten us about the new trend in seafood: octopus and sepia, a.k.a. cuttlefish. Then keep tuned for an update from Chef Alain Allegretti about his newest venture followed by A Minute with a Mencsh, Mr. Bruce Funk. This episode is sponsored by Hearst Ranch.

The Morning After - Episode 13 - Pat LaFrieda, Christian Pappanicholas & More

Sun, 11 Dec 2011 21:18:01 -0000

This week on The Morning After, Jason has a packed studio full of movers and shakers in the New York restaurant scene. The show kicks off with an interview with meat purveying legend Pat LaFrieda of Pat LaFrieda Wholesale Meat Purveyors". Later on, Christian Pappanicholas of Resto discusses his newest venture, The Cannibal, along with chef Michael Berardino. Finally, Charles Wekselbaum of CHarlito's Cocina calls in and Assemblyman Matthew Titone joins the studio. This episode was sponsored by Hearst Ranch.

"I tried to get out, but it (cooking) sucked me back in" - Christian Pappanicholas, owner of Resto & The Cannibal on The Morning After
"Butcheing is a natural way of life for me, having watched my father and grandfather growing up" - Pat LaFrieda on The Morning After

The Morning After - Episode 14 - City Harvest, Momo Sushi Shack, John Magazino & Jenatari

Sun, 18 Dec 2011 21:37:36 -0000

The Morning After celebrates the end of 2011 with a fun lineup of guests in the studio. Jason Colucci speaks with Erin Hoover from City Harvest, Philip Gilmour of Momo Sushi Shack & John Magazino of Baldor Specialty Foods. Later on the show, rapper Brooklyn-based rapper Jenatari performs live on the show! Tune in for a new job listing from 86List.com and some sneak peaks for what The Morning After has in store for 2012. This episode was sponsored by S. Wallace Edwards & Sons.

"The quality of farm raised caviar is really improving"
--John Magazino on The Morning After

The Morning After - Episode 15 - Meatball Shop & Idgy Dean

Sun, 08 Jan 2012 22:49:42 -0000

Jason Colucci rings in 2012 with a lively episode of The Morning After. First he sits down and chats with Daniel Holzman and Michael Chernow, the guys behind everybody's favorite late night restaurant chain in New York, The Meatball Shop. Hear what challenges they are faced with running three locations and why they chose meatballs as their main focus. Also hear from sommelier Michael Conway of Forgione. Later on the show, singer/songwriter Idgy Dean performs live! This episode was sponsored by Whole Foods Market

"You can't be three places at once. If you want to have three successful restaurants you better trust somebody else."
--Daniel Holzman of The Meatball Shop on The Morning After
"Why meatballs? Why not? They're delicious and everybody loves them."
--Michael Chernow of The Meatball Shop on The Morning After

The Morning After - Episode 16 - Ken Friedman, Ariane Daguin & More

Sun, 15 Jan 2012 21:00:50 -0000

This week on The Morning After, Jason Colucci starts the show with restauranteur Ken Friedman of famed establishments including The Spotted Pit & The Breslin. Later on he chats with friend of the show Christophe Hille of Northern Spy Co and checks in with Ariane Daguin of the legendary D'Artagnan. Also tune in to hear Jason previews the upcoming Morning After awards. Also on the show, Laura Wertz of 86List.com, author Molly O'Neill and Justin G. Leone of Tantris Restaurant. This episode was sponsored by Cain Vineyard & Winery.

"I'm not a restaurant robot...together with April Bloomfield we formed a great team. I can't imagine not having her."
--Restauranteur Ken Friedman on The Morning After
"Burgers are something that people are really passionate about. We're a nation of suckers for burgers."
--author Molly O'Neill on The Morning After

The Morning After - Episode 17 - The 2011 Morning After Awards

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 21:51:22 -0000

Tune in for the 2011 Morning After Awards!

The Nominees

Sous Chef Crew of the Year Prime Meats, Fedora, ABC Kitchen, The Dutch, Franny's, Breslin, Prune, Per Se, Gramercy Tavern, Eleven Madison Park

#1 Pastry Chef in New York Nancy Olson, Angela Pinkerton, Brooks Headley, Robert Truitt, Dominique Ansel, Karen DeMasco, Christina Tossi, Gina DiPalma

Purveyor of the Year Pierless Fish Company, Pat LaFrieda, Saffron King, Sea 2 Table, Evan the Forager, Goia Cheese, D'Artagnan, Heritage Foods USA

Lifetime Achievement Award: Elaine Kaufman of Elaine's

Wine Program of the Year Gotham Bar & Grill, Terroir, The Harrison, Le Cirque, Crabtree's Kittle House, Tribeca Grill, Anisa, Gilt, Daniel

Restauranteur of the Year Gabe Stulman, Daniel Holzman & Michael Chernow, Jim Chu & Johnny Santiago, Ken Friedman, Drew Nieporent, Daniel Boloud, Frank Castronovo & Frank Falcinelli, David Chang

Personality of the Year Josh Ozersky, Amanda Kludt, Nathan Myhrvold, Eddie Huang, Anthony Bourdain, Amanda Frietag, TMZ Camera Crew

Cocktail Program of the Year Maison Premiere, PDT, Employees Only, WD 50, Minetta Tavern, Mayahuel, Milk & Honey, The Dutch, EMP, Dutch Kills

Chef of the Year Anita Lo, Michael Beradino, Daniel Humm, Paul Liebrandt, Seamus Mullen, Brad McDonald, Dan Kluger, April Bloomfield, Toni Liu

Restaurant of the Year Colonie, M Wells, Gotham Bar & Grill, ABC Kitchen, Roberta's, Northern Spy Food Co., Eleven Madison Park, Gramercy Tavern, Kajitsu

The Morning After - Episode 18 - Wine & Cheese with Abe Schoener, Elizabeth Chubbuck & Steven Solomon

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 21:00:57 -0000

This week on The Morning After, Jason takes the show deep into the world of wine and cheese with guests Abe Schoener, Proprietor and Winemaker at Scholium Project & Red Hook Winery and Elizabeth Chubbuck, Murray’s Cheese, Associate Director of Wholesale. Tune in to learn what an "OG" is in terms of cheese and what business plans and models prove to be most successful for winemakers and wineries. Also hear from Steven Solomon, a.k.a. Stickermeister, graphic designer for Terroir and Hearth. This program was sponsored by Fairway Market.

"One of the amazing charms of making wine is that amount of vineyard area in the world is absolutely limited. We probably don't know all the places in the world that can produce great wine, but we know ALMOST all of them and it's so expensive to expand."
--Abe Schoener, Proprietor and Winemaker at Scholium Project & Red Hook Winery on The Morning After

The Morning After - Episode 19 - Super Bowl Two Minute Drills

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 20:51:48 -0000

It's Super Bowl Sunday and Jason Colucci takes listeners on a series of two-minute drills with some of New York's biggest restauranteurs. Hear from Joshua Sharkey of Bark Hot Dogs, Andy Boggs of Huckleberry Bar, Dave Diehl of 200 Fifth, Noah Bernamoff of Mile End Deli & Hari Nathan Kalyan of The Randolph at Broome. Hear Super Bowl predictions, food preparation techniques and some insight on how the restaurant world deals with such large crowds! This program was sponsored by Hearst Ranch.

"One of the reasons our price points are higher is we take the cocktail/bartending philosophy and apply it to coffee."
--Hari Nathan Kalyan of The Randolph at Broome on The Morning After

The Morning After - Episode 20 - Grape, Grape, Don't Tell Me

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 23:23:58 -0000

Wine is the theme on this episode of The Morning After, as Jason Colucci is joined by a panel of experts. Join him, Thomas Crowley, Claire Paparazzo & Zev Rovine as they play a game of "Grape, Grape, Don't Tell Me". Find out more about blends, regions and celebrity wine-o's as the studio has fun with some game show music and SFX. Learn some interesting wine trivia and also hear a live performance from show regular Jenatari. This program was sponsored by White Oak Pastures.

The Morning After - Episode 21 - International Restaurant and Foodservice Show

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 21:57:16 -0000

This week on The Morning After host Jason Colucci starts off with a call in from executive producer at Heritage Radio, Jack Inslee, who gives us the inside scoop on the food wedding of the year between Heritage Radio's founder Patrick Martin's and his fiancee, cheesemonger and host of Cutting the Curd, Anne Saxelby. Then we take this festive mood and focus on Mardi Gras as we hear about bar and restaurant preparations for this festival from the co-owner of Nola's own Erin Rose Bar, Angela Koehlar. Then tune is as Jason talks to his special guests today, his parents, as well as Ron Matthews who tells us all about the upcoming International Restaurant and Food Service Show and how you can get in. This episode is sponsored by The Hearst Ranch.

"Mardi Gras has different phases and in the bar phase its literally 2-3 weeks where you start building up that stockpile, baby, you don't want to run out of Jameson!"

--Angela Koehlar of Erin Rose Bar on The Morning After

"In the international spectrum, one thing that really stands out when you walk into the [International Restaurant and Food Service Show ], is Asian flavors, Mediterranean flavors and Asian fusions has been huge over the last 5-10 years and growing even more."

"You'll taste things you've never had before in your life and you'll drink things you've never had before in your life and that gives life to menus and that's why people are coming to the show."

--Ron Matthews of Reed Exhibitions on The Morning After

The Morning After - Episode 22 - McClure's Pickles & Put A Egg On It

Sun, 26 Feb 2012 22:43:26 -0000

This week on The Morning After, Jason Colucci sits down and chats with Bob McClure of McClure's Pickles. Find out what made start pickling and how his Midwestern upbringing helped bring him there. Also listen in as Jason chats with Sarah Keough and Ralph McGinnis, the duo behind the artsy food-zine "Put A Egg On It". Finally, listen in as Jason and The Morning After teams makes their Oscar predictions. This program was sponsored by S. Wallace Edwards & Sons.

"I think we set out to make a limited print object. We spend a lot of time talking about what we're going to do online, and it will likely be under the same umbrella but different."
--Sarah Keough of Put A Egg On It on The Morning After

The Morning After - Episode 23 - International Restaurant & Foodservice Show

Sun, 11 Mar 2012 19:33:34 -0000

This week's episode of The Morning After is the recording of the live broadcast from the International Food & Foodservice Show at the Javits Center. Tune in for some in-depth interviews with some movers and shakers in the food industry including Brian Nicholson of Red Jacket Orchards, Mark Tell owner of Sam Tell Companies, Ariane Daguin of D'Artagnan Natural and Organic Fresh Meats, Jon Hansburg of Baldor Specialty Foods, Colleen Holmes, director New York State Restaurant Association and Matt Halper of I. Halper Paper and Supply. This program was sponsored by Heritage Foods USA.

"Designing a restaurant in NYC is unlike designing a restaurant kitchen outside of NYC. We work with the best chefs in the world who are very demanding clients that insist on a certain level of design that's sometimes difficult to pull off."
--Mark Tell of Sam Tell Companies on The Morning After

The Morning After - Episode 24 - MICROS & Hemp Pizza!

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 02:06:50 -0000

This week on The Morning After, Jason Colucci is back in the studio after the International Restaurant and Foodservice Show episode. Tune in as he sits and chats with Thomas Dunigan, Senior Sales Representative for MICROS Retail System & Cherise Kramer from UltraThinPizza.com. This program was sponsored by Roberta's

"I don't recommend that servers walk around with iPad's because it will take away from the guest experience. When a server takes an order they write things down quickly, and that's the way the experience should be."
--Thomas Dunigan, Senior Sales Representative for MICROS Retail System

The Morning After - Episode 25 - Gilt Taste & Murray's Cheese

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 15:57:20 -0000

Jason checks in with Gilt Taste managing editor Jennifer Pelka. Hear how she got to where she is and what makes Gilt Taste so special. Later on, returning guest and cheese expert Elizabeth Chubbuck of Murray's Cheese dishes on trends, shops and seasonal changes in cheese. Tune in and hear about everything from grease traps to Downton Abbey on a lively episode of The Morning After. This program was sponsored by White Oak Pastures

"Any adjectives that are used to describe food are subject to subjectivity. When I use the word 'bright' to describe flavors, I think about a lightness of acidity."
--Elizabeth Chubbuck of Murray's Cheese on The Morning After.

The Morning After - Episode 26 - The Brooklyn Beverage Show

Sun, 01 Apr 2012 20:06:13 -0000

It's all about Brooklyn Beverages this week on The Morning After. Tune in as Jason chats with Jim Munson and Emily Sheppard of Brooklyn Roasting Company and Caroline Mak and Antonio Ramos of Brooklyn Soda Works. Tune in to hear how both companies started from the ground up and have helped grow Brooklyn as a brand and a community. Find out how they balance running a small business with living normal lives and what future plans are in store for both operations. This program was sponsored by White Oak Pastures.

"I came to NY thinking I'd be in the publishing business and quickly ended up driving a beer van...from there it graduated to a 10 year career with Brooklyn Brewery."--Jim Munson, founder of Brooklyn Roasting Company on The Morning After
"We've always wanted to grow the business sustainably rather than quickly."--Antonio Ramos of Brooklyn Soda Works on The Morning After

The Morning After - Episode 27 - David Gelb & Daniel Johnnes

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 19:02:05 -0000

This week on The Morning After, Jason Colucci gets a chance to talk with David Gelb, director of Jiro Dreams of Sushi. Find out what egg sushi is and why it takes an expert to pull it off correctly. Later on, hear from Daniel Johnnes, Wine director for Daniel Boloug's Dinex Group and importer for Daniel Johnnes Selections. Find out how he quickly got on Daniel Boulud's good side and has since become one of the leading wine authorities in the city. This program was sponsored by S. Wallace Edwards & Sons.

"Egg sushi is very misunderstood. People overlook the egg because they think they're eating sushi for fish, but what you'll discover in the film is that the egg is the crowing achievement of any apprentice. You can't even attempt egg sushi until you've worked for ten years."
--David Gelb, Director of Jiro Dreams of Sushi on The Morning After

The Morning After - Episode 28 - Corkbuzz & Tertulia

Sun, 22 Apr 2012 19:45:01 -0000

This week on The Morning After, Jason Colucci is joined by Pamela Stubbs, C.O.O. of Tertulia & Laura Maniec, owner of Corkbuzz. Find out why Sicilian wine is thriving, where sommeliers go to hang out and what it's like being an operating partner of a James Beard nominated restaurant. Also hear what Jason has in store for the Great GoogaMooga and hear about Laura Wertz's wedding! This program was sponsored by Whole Foods Market.

"Sicilian wine used to be produced in bulk amounts and now we're seeing smaller producers and better wine."
--Laura Maniec of Corkbuzz on The Morning After

The Morning After - Episode 29 - Arthur Schwartz Returns!

Sun, 29 Apr 2012 19:50:01 -0000

Restaurant critic and radio personality Arthur Schwartz returns to The Morning After to talk about tastes, travels and trends. Find out what he's been up to lately and how the restaurant world has changed since his time working as a critic for the New York Daily News. Hear some scandalous stories and insightful history on a jam packed episode of The Morning After. Also get ready for The Great Googa Mooga and hear a live performance from Nick Africano. This program was sponsored by Whole Foods Market.

"Chicken cutlets were not a common food until the 1970's. I remember being a newspaper food editor in the late sixties, and I remember writing stories about how to bone-out a chicken breast."
--Arthur Schwartz on The Morning After

The Morning After - Episode 30 - Brooklyn Kitchen, James Beard Awards & Terroir Porch

Sun, 06 May 2012 19:48:19 -0000

This week on The Morning After, Jason Colucci is joined by a packed studio of food professionals. Preview the James Beard Awards with James Beard Foundation Vice President Mitchell Davis, hear about the various classes offered at The Brooklyn Kitchen with Harry Rosenblum and learn what's going on with Terroir Porch from Allison Whittighill & John LoManto. This program was sponsored by White Oak Pastures.

"I think we undervalue taste in our culture. If we paid more attention, at every level, to how our food tastes...we'd be better off." --Mitchell Davis, Vice President of the James Beard Foundation on The Morning After
"Nobody pays me to cook - and I think that's the delineating line between being an amateur and professional." --Harry Rosenblum of The Brooklyn Kitchen on The Morning After

The Morning After - Episode 31 - The Great GoogaMooga

Mon, 14 May 2012 13:08:05 -0000

You must be living under a rock if you haven't heard of the upcoming Great GoogaMooga event in Prospect Park next weekend! Tune in to this week's episode of The Morning After as Jason Colucci chats with Superfly Presents co-founder Kerry Black about the festival. Superfly are the guys behind Outside Lands and Bonnaroo and now they are taking their imaginative event planning talents into the world of food and drink. Find out what they have in store for the Great GoogaMooga and hear what it takes to throw an event of this size. Also head from Bryan Calvert of James Restaurant. This program was sponsored by Hearst Ranch.

The Morning After - Episode 32 - Jo's and GoogaMooga Recap

Mon, 04 Jun 2012 22:56:09 -0000

We're revisiting some of the happenings of The Great GoogaMooga this week on The Morning After. Listen to Jason Colucci interview some big names in New York food like Danny Meyer and Pat LaFrieda. Later, Jason talks to Johnny Santiago and chef Andrew Pressler of Jo's restaurant on Elizabeth Street. Hear about Jo's famous pork chop and how Johnny thinks it's the best of the best. Laura Wertz calls in to talk about a hot sous chef job at Littleneck in Gowanus. Can you shuck oysters? Finally, "Bjork" calls in and explains why she is not performing at Bonnaroo this year. This episode was brought to you by Cain Vineyard & Winery.

Heritage Radio at the Great GoogaMooga by HeritageRadioNetwork

"Our pork chop will take your pork chop down, that's an open invitation." -- Johnny Santiago of Jo's on The Morning After

The Morning After - Episode 33 - Post-Bonnaroo, Carla Rzeszewski, & Idgy Dean

Sun, 17 Jun 2012 22:03:58 -0000

Jason Colucci and The Morning After team are back from Bonnaroo for another week of radio! Tune in to hear Jason recount some of his experiences at Bonnaroo including his interviews at the Food Truck Oasis, his discussions with Kerry Black of Superfly Presents, and some incidents in the Bonnaroo showers. Carla Rzeszweki, wine director for the Spotted Pig, the Breslin Bar & Dining Room, and the John Dory Oyster Bar, joins Jason in the studio to talk about her wine education and her love of sherry. Also in the studio is Idgy Dean, who plays tonight at Brooklyn's Northside Festival. There's a lot happening this week on The Morning After, so tune in to find out more! This episode has been brought to you by S. Wallace Edwards and Sons.

"You need to answer to the food, you need to answer to your guests, and you need to answer to your chef. It's this fantastic dance with the chef at each restaurant about what's going to go on the wine menu and how it's going to go with the food." -- Carla Rzeszewski on The Morning After

The Morning After - Episode 34 - Pat LaFrieda Jr., Sam Richman, & Brad McDonald

Sun, 24 Jun 2012 22:20:36 -0000

There's a lot going on this week on The Morning After! Host Jason Colucci checks in with Jamie Seet of The Spotted Pig to hear about their Gay Pride party, which includes all of you favorite food from The Pig, along with shots delivered by a penis sculpted out of ice. Jason calls Pat LaFrieda Jr. to talk about The Food Network show Meat Men, Pat's specialty burger blend, Shake Shack, and his experiences at The Great GoogaMooga food festival in Prospect Park. Sam Richman and Brad McDonald are in the studio talking about their new Mexican restaurant, Gran Electrica. Hear Sam talk about the food he experienced in Mexico, and why it's nearly impossible to replicate here in the States. Brad talks about his other restaurant, Colonie, and how his time there inspired him to expand to other food endeavors. This episode has been brought to you by Fairway Market.

"On Saturday night, they called me and said, 'Pat we need 2,200 burgers...' In the middle of the night, I had to make those burgers and drive them over on Sunday morning." -- Pat LaFrieda Jr. on The Great GoogaMooga, The Morning After
"I think to take it to the next level it requires us finding people on the ground in Mexico to ship us stuff. There's a lot of spices and chiles that don't even necessarily travel within Mexico." -- Sam Richman on The Morning After

The Morning After - Episode 35 - Red Hook Winery and Matt Sucich

Sun, 01 Jul 2012 22:21:06 -0000

Welcome to another episode of The Morning After! This week, Jason Colucci has a breadth of guests in the studio. Natasha David stops by the studio talking about the new Death & Co. cocktail bar, Demi Monde. Jason Calls Pam Stubbs of Tertulia to check in on the Euro Cup final match between Spain and Italy. Abe Schoener, Mark Snyder, and Darren Palace of the Red Hook Winery are in the studio. Tune in for an on-air wine tasting featuring two different rieslings made by Abe Schoener and Bob Foley that are from the exact same harvest of grapes. Hear discussions about the wines' flavors and colors, as well as the differences between California and Long Island in terms of making wine. Matt Sucich is a singer-songwriter from Astoria who recently played at Bonnaroo. Matt joins Jason and company to play a song and talk about his experiences at the festival. This episode has been brought to you by Hearst Ranch.

"Our point is to embrace what we're doing, but support the local community." -- Mark Snyder on The Morning After
"Growing conditions in Long Island are so difficult and so challenging, but the result is that Bob Foley and I get to make wines that we couldn't make in California." --Abe Schoener on The Morning After

The Morning After - Episode 36 - Judy McGuire and Shanna Pacifico

Mon, 09 Jul 2012 15:33:13 -0000

This week on The Morning After how Jason Colucci starts off a hazy, hot Sunday afternoon with a special guest: Heritage Radio Network's own Judy McGuire. Judy and company talk about the debut of her upcoming book, The Official Book of Sex, Drugs, and Rock 'n' Roll Lists, and how she got people like Andrew W.K. to participate in the project. Next up, intrepid food reporter-at-large Matthew Bourgeois calls in to dish about Middle Eastern cuisine in Virginia and homebrewers in Maine. Finally, in a city that is so competitive when it comes to food and restaurants, why is bad service still so pervasive? Tune in to hear restauranteur and chef de cuisine of Back Forty West Shanna Pacifico muse on this subject. Hear about how she started her culinary career at Savoy, why buying steer whole is more efficient and economic for her restaurants, and why young chefs' expectations of the industry have been spoiled by celebrity chefs and cooking TV. This episode is sponsored by Fairway Market.

"I find that people in the kitchen are expecting so much . . .[the industry] is not any different than it was 10-15 years ago when I started.. it's hard work for low pay, but great rewards. But they're coming out of culinary school expecting to make more than anyone makes."

"I feel that people shouldn't lose the attention to detail. I don't care how casual the restaurant is, you have to have attention to detail-- I want my water glass filled. I'm now spending hard-earned money to eat at your restaurant and especially in this city where there are so many restaurants in competition."

-- Shanna Pacifico on the Morning After

The Morning After - Episode 37 - Josh Russ Tupper & Vinateria

Sun, 15 Jul 2012 23:33:53 -0000

Welcome to another episode of The Morning After, hosted by Jason Colucci. This week, Jason has brought in $80 dollars worth of food magazines to talk content. Josh Russ Tupper from Russ and Daughters in the the studio, talking about his start in chemical engineering, his family's business, and why Russ and Daughters sells chocolate next to smoked fish. Hear about the local movement in terms of the smoked fish business, and some of the other great food stops in the Lower East Side. Gabriela and Gustavo Lopez are also in the house discussing their upcoming restaurant in Harlem called Vinateria. Hear about their culinary histories, and why they decided to take the leap into the restaurant business. Tune in to hear discussions about Marcus Samuelsson's Red Rooster and its place in the Harlem landscape. Finally, Jason picks up the magazines to talk about what's happening in the food scene. Music throughout has been provided by Michandi Shalimar, and this programs has been sponsored by Cain Vineyard & Winery.

"My great-grandfather started the business in 1914. Before that, he had a pushcart on Orchard Street in the Lower East Side and sold herrings and mushrooms- the same mushrooms that we actually sell today, dried Polish mushrooms." -- Josh Russ Tupper on The Morning After
"It's not who you are or what your food is, it's about who is your PR agent." -- Gabriela Lopez on opening a restaurant, The Morning After

The Morning After - Episode 38 - Toby's Estate and Stephanie Ault

Sun, 22 Jul 2012 23:14:39 -0000

By now most of you have probably seen this viral video but today Jason Colucci takes you to the man behind the 12 year old, Jeremiah McDonald, to start off the Morning After with a laugh. Then stay tuned as Toby Smith of Toby's Estate coffee talks about taking your trade seriously and, in the case of coffee, the importance of choosing your sources. Following that vein guest artist and piano-wielding chanteuse Stephanie Ault talks about how she got into her trade after following many different paths from acting to working at Mast Brother's Chocolate, which subsequently inspired he latest album. This episode is sponsored by The Hearst Ranch.

"[On the practice of cupping] Cupping, for the trade, is to find defects. But a lot of cupping now is about identifying coffees that really stand out on the table. And the great thing about cupping is that it is a very simple brewing method, you can put 50 cups on a table and cup so many coffees and find one that really stands out."

--Toby Smith of Toby's Estate on The Morning After

The Morning After - Episode 39 - 44 Communications and Peels

Mon, 30 Jul 2012 15:44:46 -0000

Welcome to another installment of The Morning After, hosted by Jason Colucci. This week, Jason sits down with Jack Inslee, Heritage Radio Network President, to talk about the future of the network and its non-profit status. Later in the episode, Jason checks in with Alexandra Haynes and Chris Langley of 44 Communications. 44 Communications is responsible for Bonnaroo and The Great GoogaMooga. They are also putting on Outside Lands, a food and music festival in San Francisco. Jason interviews Alexandra and Chris about the changes that have been made since last year's Outside Lands, as well as its relation to Bonnaroo and GoogaMooga. Pam Stubbs from Tertulia talks about the restaurant's upcoming one year anniversary! New York City band Peels is live in studio providing tunes, as well as talking about eating food on the road. This episode has been brought to you by Cain Vineyard & Winery.

"Outside Lands is sort of a hybrid of GoogaMooga and Bonnaroo. It's heavy on the music- there's almost 100 acts over three days- and there's about 200 food, wine, and beer vendors." -- Alexandra Haynes on The Morning After

The Morning After - Episode 40 - Kombucha Brooklyn

Tue, 07 Aug 2012 15:45:38 -0000

We're feeling some kombucha vibes on this week's The Morning After. To start the episode, Jason Colucci takes a surprise call to talk Big Gulps, trans fats, and freedom. Later, Jason sits down with Eric and Jessica Childs of Kombucha Brooklyn. Hear about how Eric and Jessica met, why they decided to start a kombucha business, and who makes up their tenacious kombucha trio. Learn how to brew Kombucha at home! Have you ever wondered what SCOBY stands for? Find out from the Kombuchman himself! Later, Jason calls Jim Chu of Jo's on Elizabeth Street. Hear about some of the postcards being sent out of the restaurant, as well as the city-famous pork chop. This episode has been brought to you by Whole Foods.

"When you're out there talking to people and talking about something that's so positive and so good, it really amps you up. It's cyclical- you just pick up all the energy from all of these people. At the end of the day talking about kombucha, you are flying on cloud nine." --Jessica Childs on The Morning After

The Morning After - Episode 41 - Anne Saxelby and Mary Zayaruzny

Mon, 13 Aug 2012 07:18:14 -0000

This week's installment of The Morning After features comedian Jenn Tullock and Pam Stubbs of Tertulia as guest hosts; welcome, Jenn and Pam! The episode begins with Jenn doing some dramatic readings of Yelp reviews of some anonymous restaurants. Later, Jenn and Pam check in with Anne Saxelby, co-founder of Saxelby Cheesemongers. Hear about how Anne decided to leave the art world and follow her heart to become an advocate and distributor of fine American cheeses. Tune in to hear about Anne's future plans for Saxelby Cheesemongers, as well as her reaction to becoming the sole purveyor for one of Daniel Boulud's restaurants. Later, Jenn and Pam are joined by Mary Zayaruzny, the manager at Public. Listen to Mary dish about the new cocktail bar, The Daily, as well as her honoree status in Zagat's 30 Under 30. Finally, The Morning After's regular host, Jason Colucci, calls in to talk about his vacation and check in on the show. This episode has been brought to you by S. Wallace Edwards & Sons.

"Making cheese is a lot like being in a painting studio. You spend 8 hours there or more, and you're doing very tedious, repetitive, meticulous things. At the end of it, you get this thing that is edible and delicious, and everyone can judge for themselves whether or not they like it." -- Anne Saxelby on The Morning After

The Morning After - Episode 42 - The Pastry Episode

Mon, 20 Aug 2012 21:12:21 -0000

On this week's installment of The Morning After, chef Amanda Freitag takes the reins for a vacationing Jason Colucci. Amanda hosts a packed house of awesome food guests! Elizabeth Falkner is perhaps best known as the former executive pastry chef and owner of Citizen Cake, and former executive chef and co-owner of Orson in the Bay Area. But Elizabeth is on today's show to talk about her move to Brooklyn, and the opening of her new restaurant, Krescendo. Hear Amanda and Elizabeth talk food education, and why the Brooklyn food scene continues to flourish. Amanda is also joined by Rick Mast and chef Vesa Parviainen of Mast Brothers Chocolate. Hear what Mast Brothers has in common with homebrewing, and how American craft chocolate has taken over the world. Finally, Amanda chats with Nancy Olson, the executive pastry chef at Gramercy Tavern. Nancy discusses some of her favorite seasonal pastry ingredients, as well as the importance of consistency at a high-volume restaurant like Gramercy Tavern. This episode has been brought to you by Fairway Market.

"I feel like the public is a lot more educated because of the media attention food has been getting over the past ten years." -- Elizabeth Falkner on The Morning After

The Morning After - Episode 43 - Jimmy Carbone and Jeni Britton Bauer

Sun, 09 Sep 2012 21:32:07 -0000

Jason Colucci is back with another episode of The Morning After! This week, the lovely Jenn Tullock joins Jason again for more dramatic readings of Yelp reviews. Heritage Radio Network's own Jimmy Carbone stops in to talk with Jason about the New York craft beer scene, as well as the history of HRN. What are some of the local brews that Jimmy has been enjoying this summer? Later, Jason chats with Jeni Britton Bauer of Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams. Jeni shouts out Ohio as a dairy powerhouse; learn more about local Ohio creameries, and what Jeni uses to maker her ice cream. Jason, Jimmy, and Jeni wrap up the show by talking about the feasibility of making a beer ice cream! Make sure you check out this episode to get your craft beer and ice cream fix! This program has been brought to you by The Heritage Meat Shop.

"Getting single-farm dairy doesn't often happen. All milk is just co-mangled with big dairy." -- Jeni Britton Bauer on The Morning After

The Morning After - Episode 44 - SevenFifty.com and Brian Block

Sun, 16 Sep 2012 23:33:02 -0000

Jenn Tullock and Pam Stubbs are back hosting yet another episode of The Morning After! Tune in this week to hear Jenn recount a 'Front of House' New York City restaurant horror story. Later, Jenn and Pam talk with Aaron Sherman and Gianfranco Verga about their wine, spirit, and beer website, SevenFifty. Hear about the duo's initial interest in wine, and how it brought them together to form a a digital mega-list of wines from a myriad of distributors and producers. Hear about their innovations in the realm of wine tasting, and how you can compile all of your tasting notes online. Later, Jenn and Pam are joined by Brian Block, manager at Socarrat. Hear how Brian has enjoyed the transition from behind the bar to the floor, as well as his distaste of recent pretentious hipster cocktail revivalists. Hear Brian discuss his ideas on designing cocktails to match restaurant personalities, and why frozen drinks need to make a comeback. This episode has been sponsored by Hearst Ranch.

"In Florence, we met a lot of friendly people who introduced us to what it meant to have wine as a serious part of the culture and part of the meal- the thing that brought all of us to wine and restaurants in the first place." -- Aaron Sherman on The Morning After

The Morning After - Episode 45 - Jack's Stir Brew & Gramercy Tavern

Mon, 24 Sep 2012 00:20:02 -0000

Jessie Kiefer is on the mic for the first time on this week's episode of The Morning After! Jessie is joined by co-host Jenn Tullock, who shares another installment of the 'Front of House' segment. Hear about the importance of crumbing, and why you should never deny wine to an aging celebrity. Later, Jessie and Jenn talk with Kevin Mahan, the Managing Director at Gramery Tavern. Hear about the evolution of the restaurant over the last eighteen years, and why hospitality and service is top-notch in a city like New York. Jessie and Jenn also speak with David Trotta of Jack's Stir Brew. Learn about the innovative coffee and juicing technology used at the coffee shop. Sourcing has become ever-important in today's market; hear where Jack's Stir Brew gets its dairy, and how they create their coffee blends. David plays some live music accompanied by James Dalton on the mandolin. Check out David's band, Trotta and Ronstadt! Today's episode has been brought to you by The Heritage Meat Shop.

"I've never experienced anything like Gramercy Tavern - where you work so hard, and are treated so well." - Kevin Mahan on The Morning After
"When you french press, you stir the coffee. So he's thinking, 'Why is there no coffee maker that stirs while it brews?'" -- David Trotta on The Morning After

The Morning After - Episode 46 - John McCarthy of Highlands Restaurant Group

Sun, 30 Sep 2012 19:58:27 -0000

Jessie Kiefer and Jenn Tullock are back with another episode of The Morning After! David Trotta of Jack's Stir Brew relays another thrilling installment of the Front of House segment via The Morning After's famed Baroness. Later, Jessie and Jenn talk with John McCarthy: Beverage Director for Highlands Restaurant Group, TODAY.com cocktail guru, and bartender at Whitehall in the West Village. Hear how bartending joined in on food culture's spotlight, as well as some of the business's recent trends regarding bitters and infusions. Learn the traditional way to drink mezcal! John explains some of his signature cocktails, including his drink that won Edible Manhattan's Greak King Street Cocktail Competition, the McQueen. Later, Jessie and Jenn introduce a new segment about mythical 90s restaurant, Chardonnay's! This episode has been sponsored by Susty Party.

"Once we had celebrity chefs and everything became artisanal- that all moved to the bar."
"For the most part, if you have citrus in the drink, you're going to shake it. If it's just booze, you're going to stir it. You need to infuse and emulsify the citrus."
-- John McCarthy on The Morning After

The Morning After - Episode 47 - September Wines & Spirits, Hanna Cheek, & The Dalloway

Sun, 07 Oct 2012 22:00:55 -0000

On this episode of The Morning After, Jessie Kiefer and Jen Tullock are joined in the studio by a plethora of guests. After another thrilling Front of House segment, Jessie and Jen talk with Steve Flynn and Eva Wassemiller Zorad of September Wines and Spirits in the Lower East Side. Steve and Eva are the owner and general manager, respectively, and are in the studio talking about their favorite wine regions. Other topics include September Wines' outrageous email lists, and their upcoming dinner with Hearth. Jen talks with actress Hanna Cheek about her work on the web series "The Secret Adversary". Hear how Hanna has adapted Agatha Christie to a modern New York City! Jen, Jessie, and Hanna talk about artists in the service industry, and how it affects their creative lives. Later, Pam Stubbs interviews Kim Stolz of The Dalloway, an upcoming restaurant in SoHo. Hear about the menu, cocktail program, and its lesbian-friendly atmosphere! Finally, Jessie and Jen close out the episode with another installment of "What's on the menu at Chardonnaise?" This episode has been sponsored by Whole Foods.

"I just love good wine from anywhere that has a sense of place, and I want to support small farmers wherever I can, and whenever possible." [10:42] -- Eva Wassemiller Zorad on The Morning After

The Morning After - Episode 48 - Chris Bradley of Untitled & Rosemary Gray of Sherryfest

Sun, 14 Oct 2012 19:42:05 -0000

This week on The Morning After, Jesse Kiefer chats with Chris Bradley, Executive Chef at "Untitlted", Danny Meyer's take on a coffee shop at The Whitney Museum. Chris recalls his days at Gramercy Tavern and explains how the Danny Meyer take on hospitality influences his work to this day. Also hear from Rosemary Gray of RS Productions and co-creator of Sherryfest, a multi-day celebration of sherry, involving educational seminars, producer dinners, in-store sherry tastings at participating wine shops, and a grand sherry tasting for the wine trade. Tune in for another awesome Front of House segment and some more additions to the fictional "Chardonnaise" menu. This program was sponsored by S. Wallace Edwards & Sons.

"It's hard to say no to Danny Meyer. I was glad to get a chance to open something with those guys." [8:55]
"It's a little cliche to think there's a front and back of the house divide. Not everybody has that attitude." [11:15]
-- Chris Bradley, Executive Chef of Untitled on The Morning After
"There's some gaps in knowledge of understanding about Sherry. People haven't had a lot of exposure to fine Sherry." [17:15]
-- Rosemary Gray, co-creator of Sherryfest on The Morning After

The Morning After - Episode 49 - Andrew Halden, Last Meals, & Marcine Franckowiak

Sun, 21 Oct 2012 19:54:28 -0000

Welcome to another episode of The Morning After, hosted by Jessie Kiefer and Jen Tullock! First up on the show is Andrew Halden of the Highlands Restaurant Group. Andrew hosts quiz night at Highlands Restaurant in the West Village. Go to Highlands at 7pm on Sunday nights to see if you have enough creativity and trivia knowledge to win some free booze! Later, Jessie talks with her father, Michael Kiefer, about last meals for prisoners on death row in Arizona. This segment is not for the faint of heart. What is the significance of the last meal ritual in our society? Marcine Franckowiak is in the studio talking about her inclusion in the New York Times Magazine's Women Behind Bars. Listen to Marcine talk about painting murals in Baltimore and Bushwick, and why women bartenders are such an anomaly in New York City. Tune in for another installment of "Front of House" and "What's on the Menu at Chardonnaise?" This program has been brought to you by Susty Party.

"Doing your art is kind of more about you and your perspective. Doing murals has nothing to do with you. It's about that community and what they're about, and going along with that community." [23:20] -- Marcine Franckowiak on The Morning After

The Morning After - Episode 50 - Hurricane Sandy with Red Hook Winery and Murray's Cheese

Sun, 11 Nov 2012 22:51:13 -0000

On this week's episode of The Morning After, Jessie Kiefer and Jen Tullock are talking about the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy with several members of the food community. Jen speaks with Frank Winters, restaurant server and playwright, about how the storm affected his work and his upcoming theatre projects. Later, Mark Snyder and Darren Palace stop by from the Red Hook Winery to talk about the damage to their facility. Hear about the outpouring of support that Mark and Darren have received, and how it has brought them closer to their surrounding community. Learn why Red Hook Winery has decided not to take donations to help with the cleanup of their space! Later, Elizabeth Chubbuck, the Associate Director of Wholesale at Murray's Cheese, joins the show to talk about how Murray's dealt with Hurricane Sandy. Hear how Elizabeth and her team carried over 1,000 pounds of cheese out of their Bleecker Street location! How does an NYC institution like Murray's get back on its feet after days of losing business? Hear some of the awesome cheese and wine pairings at Chardonnay's! This episode has been brought to you by Fairway Market.

"It's the worst of times and the best of times in a certain way because the community has been pretty awesome. There have been forty people a day at the winery helping us clean up- people we've never met!" [20:50] -- Mary Snyder on The Morning After

The Morning After - Episode 51 - Thanksgiving with Flatiron Wines and Spirits

Sun, 18 Nov 2012 23:02:11 -0000

This week on The Morning After, Jessie Kiefer and Jen Tullock begin the episode by talking about Pete Wells' review on Guy Fieri's new restaurant, American Bar & Kitchen. Tune in to hear about the ethics of restaurant reviewing, and whether or not Mr. Wells went too far with his snark and his bite. Hear from Beau Rapier and Dan Weber of Flatiron Wines and Spirits later in the show. Learn about Dan and Beau's start at Uva in Williamsburg, and how that institution educated them in wine retail. Why did the duo decide to move to Manhattan? Tune in to hear their opinions about wine and the general public. What should the average wine drinker know about wine? Jen's mother calls in to talk about her new love for wine, and what she's going to be cooking for Thanksgiving! This episode has been brought to you by The Heritage Meat Shop.

"Even though Brooklyn is really hot and hip right now, there's a clientele in Manhattan that you will never have in Brooklyn." [16:00] -- Beau Rapier on The Morning After
"The thing that we take from Uva into Manhattan is the intense way that we taste wines... We take it intensely seriously; we taste every bottle of wine." [17:30] -- Dan Weber on The Morning After

The Morning After - Episode 52 - The 4-Hour Chef & Phil Colicchio

Sun, 25 Nov 2012 21:03:37 -0000

After recovering from their respective Thanksgiving food comas, Jessie Kiefer and Jen Tullock return to the Heritage Radio Network studio for another episode of The Morning After! Tune in to hear another thrilling installment from the Front of House about managerial duties. Timothy Ferriss, author of The 4-Hour Chef, calls in to talk about his journey into the kitchen. Hear about why Timothy decided to present cooking in a quick-learning format, and why he finds the combination of science and food fascinating. Learn how to sous vide and sear a steak using objects in an average hotel room! Phil Colicchio, lawyer and host of HRN's the business of The Business, stops by the studio to talk about his introduction to the restaurant and hospitality industry. Tune in to hear Phil talk about his role in restaurant development, and the feeling he gets when he helps a restaurant open its doors. This episode has been sponsored by Tekserve.

"I enjoy figuring out how to teach things using the path of least resistance. I think that this is one of the first attempts, in English at least, to look at cooking as a whole and attempt to do that." [14:00] -- Timothy Ferriss on The Morning After
"Make sure you have a lawyer who has some understanding of the industry, because inevitably you will need a lawyer somewhere down the line if you're looking to move forward." [41:05] -- Phil Colicchio on The Morning After

The Morning After - Episode 53 - Ned Elliott & Ryan Butler

Sun, 02 Dec 2012 20:50:25 -0000

This week on The Morning After, Jessie Kiefer relays an interesting, drunken Front of House segment to start off the episode. Later, she sits down with chef Ned Elliott of Foreign & Domestic in Austin, Texas. Tune in to hear Jessie and Ned discuss the Austin food scene, and the growing number of chefs that are doing interesting things in the kitchen. Ned also talks about the Texas climate, and how that allows for a different type of seasonal cooking than that of New York City. Learn about Ned's introduction to the culinary world, and how Southern foods like beef tongue and country ham influenced his cooking style. Later, Ryan Butler, pastry chef at Highlands Restaurant Group, comes into the studio to talk about his experiences on Martha Stewart Radio and stoner food. Learn about the role of precision in pastry, and hear Ryan's opinions on food mileage. Finally, Jen Atari stops by to tell everyone what's on the menu at Chardonnay's! This episode has been brought to you by Whole Foods Market.

"My philosophy on food: I like a big bowl of food, but with clean flavors." [14:05] -- Ned Elliott on The Morning After
"If you have those basic ratios and recipes, your [pastries] should turn out pretty well." [26:30] -- Ryan Butler on The Morning After

The Morning After - Episode 54 - Howard Chua-Eoan of Time Magazine

Sun, 16 Dec 2012 20:44:09 -0000

This week on The Morning After, Jessie Kiefer and Jen Tullock are joined in the HRN shipping containers by Howard Chua-Eoan, the News Editor for Time Magazine and Time.com. Listen in for a gory installment of the "Front of House" segment, and submit your restaurant follies for upcoming episodes! Learn about Howard's job at Time, and the dangers involved with reporting for such a large news source. Howard speaks to the differences between Time's web and print content, and how journalism has changed since his start at the magazine in 1983. Howard prides himself on coverage of the Arab Spring, 9/11, and the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan; what constitutes good journalism in the midst of tragedy? Howard talks about being a "regular" at NYC restaurants, and the culture surrounding it. Jessie and Jen wrap up this episode with "What's on the Menu at Chardonnay's?" This episode has been brought to you by Whole Foods Market.

"I like being a regular because you walk in and people know your name... I have no family in the city, and I live alone. When I walk into a restaurant, I feel like I'm at home." [21:15] -- Howard Chua-Eoan on The Morning After

The Morning After - Episode 55 - The Water Table

Sun, 06 Jan 2013 21:06:47 -0000

Today on The Morning After, Jessie Kiefer is joined by guest co-host Elizabeth Chubbuck of Murray's Cheese, and they're talking with Master Captain Kelli Farwell of the Water Table. Tune in to hear the show introduced with a dramatic 'Front of House' segment involving dislocated hips and restaurant bathrooms. Later, Kelli talks about her restaurant experience, and why she decided to get in touch with her seafaring New England roots with her floating tavern, the Water Table. Learn about the boat that houses the Water Table, and its history as a touring cruise ship on Lake Michigan. How does the Water Table fit into NYC's current health code? To wrap up the show, Elizabeth Chubbuck redecorates Chardonnay's! This program has been brought to you by Heritage Foods USA.

"I've been on dinner cruises that look like a big party, and I don't anticipate that [for the Water Table]." [20:30]
"When you spend fifteen years watching people eat, you get a good idea of what they want." [27:45]
-- Kelli Farwell on The Morning After

The Morning After - Episode 56 - Matthew Wang of Starr Restaurants

Sun, 13 Jan 2013 21:06:14 -0000

Welcome to another installment of The Morning After! This week, Jessie Kiefer and Jenn Tullock start off the episode with a cheeky installment of the "Front of House" segment, and later are joined by Matthew Wang, the Director of Purchasing for Starr Restaurants. Tune in to hear Matthew talk about his various hospitality, service, and food work- and how those experiences prepared him for his job with Starr Restaurants. Hear how Starr's purchasing power has the ability to influence the Pennsylvania sustainable food market. Learn about the challenges of purchasing, and find out where to eat in Philadelphia! Later, Estelle Van Buren comes by to talk about the Banana Slicer, and why Chardonnay's is now using it at all locations. Today's program has been brought to you by S. Wallace Edwards & Sons.

"My core hospitality backbone comes from working for those guys (Hilton and Marriott) and I wouldn't replace it for anything. It's European-based, old school, and traditional. It's the core of everything we do." [15:10]
"We can affect a lot of change very quickly because we can move a lot product and help people grow some sustainable businesses very effectively." [19:30]
-- Matthew Wang on The Morning After

The Morning After - Episode 57 - Georgia Pelligrini & Camille Riviere

Sun, 20 Jan 2013 21:13:29 -0000

We're talking wine and hunting with some wonderful women on this week's episode of The Morning After! Jessie Kiefer and Jen Tullock welcome a packed house, and Jen announces her retirement from the restaurant world with a dramatic "Front of House" segment! Later, Jessie and Jen talk with Georgia Pelligrini about her books, Girl Hunter and Food Heroes, and the life of a woman hunter. Hear about Georgia's favorite game, and why cooking meat from wild animals is so challenging. Camille Riviere and Fleur Godart of Chasseuse de Vin stops by to talk about wine distribution! Hear how Camille has traveled in the name of natural wine, and why she decided to leave her cushy job for a life of adventure. Today's episode has been brought to you by Seersucker.

"It's all about having an intuitive relationship with your ingredients, which is really interesting with wild animals...each piece of meat is its own grand culinary adventure." [13:00] -- Georgia Pelligrini on The Morning After

"We really weed out a lot of stuff to bring out the essential and the pure." [32:45] -- Camille Riviere on The Morning After

The Morning After - Episode 58 - Eamon Rockey and Erin Fairbanks

Sun, 27 Jan 2013 21:06:20 -0000

Eamon Rockey, owner and GM of Aska, brings Scandinavian food to Williamsburg! This week on The Morning After, Eamon joins Jessie Kiefer and Jen Tullock in the studio to talk about the integrity of ingredients and traditional cooking. Hear how Eamon twists tradition and time to create truly unique food and beverages. Eamon believes in the importance of intention and attention in the kitchen; how does Eamon incorporate these ideas into Aska's tasting menu? Erin Fairbanks, Executive Director of the Heritage Radio Network and host of The Farm Report, is talking about Chardonnay's meat dishes. Tune in to hear what's on the menu at Chardonnay's at their Stockholm location! This program has been brought to you by The Greenhouse Tavern.

"I want to see something inspiring lead to a series of steps or experiments, that eventually leads to something beautiful." [13:00]
"We're not doing things to stand on a soapbox, we're doing them because it feels like the right thing to do." [20:00]
"If your goal is to meet expectations, it's very difficult to surpass them." [21:30]
-- Eamon Rockey on The Morning After

The Morning After - Episode 59 - Scott Haas & Middle West Spirits

Sun, 10 Feb 2013 23:06:46 -0000

Why are chefs so crazy? This week on The Morning After, Jessie Kiefer and Jen Tullock call up Scott Haas, clinical psychologist and author of Back of the House: The Secret Life of a Restaurant. Scott followed the restaurant staff at Tony Maws' Craigie on Main in order to learn the psychology of the restaurant kitchen. How did Tony react to the book, and why are kitchen staffers so good at leaving their emotions and problems at the door? Later, Jessie chats with Brady Konya and Ryan Lang of Middle West Spirits. Learn the steps of the distilling process, and find out how Brady and Ryan's history got them interested in distillation. Find out why Americans are so uniformed about vodka! Also, hear about Middle West's seasonal infusions. What's on the menu at Chardonnay's this week? Jessie and Jen are serving up some 90s-inspired bloody marys! This episode has been brought to you by Whole Foods.

"Restaurant cooking is diametrically opposed to what we do at home." [19:00] -- Scott Haas on The Morning After
"We love our food- not as an art, but as a craft." [33:10] -- Brady Konya on The Morning After

The Morning After - Episode 60 - Amanda Freitag & City Grit

Sun, 17 Feb 2013 23:50:28 -0000

Celebrity Chef & TV Personality Amanda Freitag and City Grit's Sarah Simmons join Jessie Kiefer and Jen Tullock on a hilarious episode of The Morning After. Tune in and hear some restaurant horror stories that include pigs teeth and centipedes and find out why pineapple casserole is a bigger hit at dinner parties than you might imagine. Hear what Amanda has been up to and how television production can at times be magical, discover how Sarah and City Grit have been holding up since Super Storm Sandy, and join the crew for another wild edition of "Chardonnay's". This program was sponsored by Whole Foods Market.

"Do you have any idea how weird it is to play dress up and go on television?" [31:30]
--Amanda Freitag on The Morning After
"City Grit was a way for me to have a restaurant where I didn't have to cook the same food everyday." [39:45]
--Sarah Simmons on The Morning After

The Morning After - Episode 61 - Nick Gorevic & Eat, Drink, Bloody Mary

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 17:43:21 -0000

What is 'natural wine'? This week on The Morning After, Jessie Kiefer sits down with Nick Gorevic of Jenny & Francois Selections to truly find out what that buzzword means. Find out how the French and Italian wine traditions differ in the natural wine category. In terms of taste, how do natural wines differ from conventional wines? Find out how American winemakers are delving into biodynamic wines, and learn how the philosophical works of Rudolf Steiner influenced the vineyard. Later, hear Jessie and Jen Tullock report live from the Eat, Drink, Bloody Mary Competition! What's on the menu at the Chardonnay's Oscar party? Find out on today's installment of The Morning After! This episode has been brought to you by Whole Foods.

"When there's very little sulfur in a wine, it's much more like a living thing and it's more alive." [11:15]
"The natural wine movement started as a reaction. In the 50s and 60s, people started using all sorts of chemicals and pesticides in wine production. Certain people saw the use of these chemicals and thought, 'No- this isn't how I want to do this; this isn't how my grandfather used to make wine.'" [16:30]
-- Nick Gorevic on The Morning After

The Morning After - Episode 62 - Nicaragua & Chardonnay's Managment

Sun, 10 Mar 2013 20:05:02 -0000

It's all in the family this week on The Morning After as Jessie Kiefer returns with a group of friends and guests including Erin Sylvester, Pam Stubbs of Tertulia and Brian Block, General Manager of La Finca y El Mar in Nicaragua. Tune in as Erin Sylvester recounts a front of house horror story about a mouse, and Brian explains what life is like at a restaurant in Nicaragua. Hear about some of native produce and fish from the region and hear about great initiatives like local fisherman's co ops and wind turbines. Later in the show, hear from the corporate offices of Chardonnay's, everybody's favorite fake restaurant, about the horrible article by Kyle Smith in the New York Post about not tipping. This program was sponsored by Fairway Market.

The Morning After - Episode 63 - All Good Things & Liza Lavolta

Sun, 17 Mar 2013 20:49:58 -0000

This week on The Morning After, Jen Tullock returns to the studio with "The Dame" for a triumphant Front of House segment! Later in the show, Jessie & Jen check in with Ryan Tate and Kyle Wittels of All Good Things, an open market which features eight top-quality purveyors: All Good Things Fish and Produce Stand, Blue Bottle Coffee, Blue Marble Ice Cream, Cavaniola's Gourmet Cheese Shop, Dickson's Farmstand Meats, Nunu Chocolates, Orwasher's Artisan Bakery, and Polux Fleuriste. Later in the show - hear some incredible live ukulele songs from singer/songwriter Liza Lavolta. This program was sponsored by Whole Foods Market.

The Morning After - Episode 64 - Phin & Phebes + The Global Poverty Project

Sun, 24 Mar 2013 20:50:57 -0000

Join Jessie Kiefer and Jen Tullock on today's episode of The Morning After to talk ice cream and the Global Poverty Project. Jess Eddy and Crista Freeman of Phin & Phebes Ice Cream are in the studio to talk about their ice cream beginnings, purchasing an ice cream machine, and heading to ice cream university. Find out how storage temperature changes the shelf life of ice cream, and why Jess and Crista prefer to work without stabilizers in their products. Is pastry truly a science? Later, Jessie and Jen chat with Michael Trainer of the Global Poverty Project about extreme poverty, and what it's like to live on $1.50 a day. Learn about the organizations "Live Below the Line" initiative, and how they hope to end poverty through various types of group connection. Finally, the cast wraps up the episode with another hilarious installment of "What's on the Menu at Chardonnay's?" This episode has been sponsored by The Heritage Meat Shop.

"We make our ice cream with no stabilizers or syrups, and that was really important to us because ice cream can be a very pure food- if done correctly." [18:00] -- Jess Eddy on The Morning After
"The movement isn't just about online engagement, but we want to reform the narrative around poverty." [29:10]
"Food is such an import aspect of our culture, as is music. It's how people gather and get together." [34:20]
-- Michael Trainer on The Morning After

The Morning After - Episode 65 - Ariana Occhipinti & Emily Jacobi of Digital Democracy

Sun, 31 Mar 2013 20:19:40 -0000

Natural wine and social justice are the topics on this week's episode of The Morning After! Jessie Kiefer and Jen Tullock celebrate their twentieth show as co-hosts with two awesome guests. Tune in to this episode to hear Jessie talk with Ariana Occhipinti. Ariana makes wines in Sicily, with her first vintage from 2004. Find out how Ariana's wines reflect the regions that they are from. Why did Ariana decide to make natural wines as opposed to using conventional methods? Later, Jessie and Jen chat with Emily Jacobi of Digital Democracy. Find out why Emily decided to start a non-profit that connected marginalized people to the Internet. How does modern technology empower different populations? Later, Jessie and Jen wrap up the show by talking about the Chardonnay's menu in airports nationwide! This program has been brought to you by Fairway Market.

"With a good grape you don't need to add too much, because if you follow the transformation of the grape, the result is often very good. It keeps the character of a place." [19:00]
-- Ariana Occhipinti on The Morning After

The Morning After - Episode 66 - Thiago Silva & Nick Padilla

Sun, 07 Apr 2013 20:23:18 -0000

We're talking pastry and restaurant openings on today's episode of The Morning After! Jessie Kiefer and Jen Tullock are joined in the studio by Thiago Silva, the Corporate Executive Pastry Chef at the CMM Group. Listen in to this episode to hear why Thiago took up pastry, and how pastry differs from savory cooking. Hear about Thiago's offerings at places like Catch Miami and New York, and The General! Later, chef Nick Padilla stops by to talk about the restaurant he's opening, Alameda. Why did Nick decide to open his spot in Greenpoint? Learn about the menu items, and why Nick hopes to meld the cocktail and entree menus to create a cohesive aesthetic. What Latin food would be served at Chardonnay's Midwestern fusion restaurant, Chardoñez? Find out on this week's episode of The Morning After! Thanks to our sponsor, Whole Foods, and thanks to Knifeshow for today's music.

"If the cake doesn't taste good, what's the point? Ultimately, you want the cake to be devoured... it's something I really work hard on." [18:45] -- Thiago Silva on The Morning After
"We're a very bar-centric restaurant; over half the seats are at the bar. We want people to be able to move around and talk, but at the same time be able to share some food." [29:45] -- Nick Padilla on The Morning After

The Morning After - Episode 67 - Michael Chernow, Tove Danovich, & Jessica Hayden Mattheus

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 16:45:34 -0000

Jessie Kiefer and Jen Tullock are talking about The Great Googa Mooga, food policy, and supper clubs on today's episode of The Morning After! Jessie and Jen call up Michael Chernow, co-owner of The Meatball Shop, to talk meatballs, being in a nationally-broadcasted commercial, and The Meatball Shop's plans for The Great Googa Mooga. Later, Jessie and Jen chat with Tove K. Danovich about her beginnings in food writing, and why food policy needs to be at the forefront of our nation's attention. Hear Tove talk about tipped workers, and how that structure creates a stigma in the restaurant industry. Hear from Jessica Hayden Mattheus of Hearth & Table! Tune in to hear why Jessica fell in love with hosting supper clubs in Italy, and why she took her idea to New York City. Hear about all of Hearth & Table's other amazing food ventures! This program has been sponsored by Whole Foods, and music has been provided by EULA.

"The fact that servers and front of house workers rely on tips makes some diners think that these workers are their employees." [15:30] -- Tove K. Danovich on The Morning After
"Cooking for me is a way of being creative, and it's also a way to be nurturing. I love that connection you make through sharing a meal." [29:30] -- Jessica Hayden Mattheus on The Morning After

The Morning After - Episode 68 - Ian MacGregor & Levi Dalton

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 21:58:02 -0000

What does it mean to be a fishmonger? Or perhaps a sommelier with a podcast? This week on The Morning After Jessie Kiefer and Jen Tullock are figuring it out with Ian MacGregor of The Lobster Place and Levi Dalton of I'll Drink to That!. First, Jessie and Jen revisit a classic "Front of House" segment. Then, they jump into with Ian- the Chief Fishmonger for The Lobster Place. Find out how Ian's family industry got him into the business of hocking crustaceans. How has the evolution of New York City's neighborhoods affected the retail and wholesale food world? Later, Levi chats with Jessie and Jen about drinking wine coolers and reading Wine Spectator. What made Levi take a break from being a full-time sommelier and start his own podcast? Finally, Jen and Jessie wrap up the show with the school lunch edition of "What's on the Menu at Chardonnay's?" Thanks to our sponsor, S. Wallace Edwards & Sons, and thanks to Idgy Dean for today's music!

"The neighborhood of Chelsea had evolved so much that it became evident that I couldn't keep our wholesale business there. Rolling tractor trailers full of lobsters up 16th street isn't conducive these days." [17:00] -- Ian MacGregor on The Morning After

The Morning After - Episode 69 - Lily Virginia, Liz Vilardi, & Scott Haas

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 20:31:03 -0000

The Morning After celebrates Cambridge and Boston on this week's installment. After revisiting a hip hop-filled filled 'Front of House' segment, Jessie Kiefer and Jen Tullock call up Liz Vilardi of Belly Wine Bar, The Blue Room, and Central Bottle. Hear how Liz got involved in the wine business, and the importance of a wine bar in the Boston food scene. What wines were popular when Liz got involved in the business? And how does Boston wine culture differ from that of New York City? Later, Scott Haas calls in to talk about the release of his book, Back of the House. Hear about some of food at the event, and how Scott came to meet Daniel Boulud. How has Japanese gastronomy changed the way that Scott focuses on food? Also, tune in to hear music from Lily Virginia! Thanks to our sponsor, Hearst Ranch.

"It's all good and well to be a songwriter, but if you're not really saying anything, then what's the point?" [15:30] -- Lily Virginia on The Morning After
"New York does a fantastic job of reminding you of the fact that you are in a city that is much bigger than you, and Boston doesn't always do that." [33:15] --Liz Vilardi on The Morning After

The Morning After - Episode 70 - Jeepney & Maharlika

Sun, 05 May 2013 20:04:33 -0000

Learn about true Pinoy food and culture on this week's installment of The Morning After. Firstly, Jessie Kiefer and Jen Tullock call up Paul Grieco of Hearth & Terroir to talk about one of his past "Front of House" disasters. What happens when the bathroom floods at Gramercy Tavern? Later, Jessie & Jen chat with the team at Jeepney and Maharlika: Nicole Ponseca, Enzo Lim, and Noel Cruz. Learn how the crew got their start as a pop-up restaurant. What does 'modern Filipino' mean in culinary terms? Hear about Jeepney and Maharlika's plans for The Great Googa Mooga, and why your best friend should be Filipino. Later, hear a Planet Hollywood-inspired edition of "What's on the Menu at Chardonnay's?" This program has been sponsored by Rolling Press, and music has been brought to you by Idgy Dean.

"Modern Filipino to me means better ingredients, better presentation, but also a better front of house- taking care of our customers, a nice ambiance, and making it an experience." [15:00] -- Nicole Ponseca on The Morning After

The Morning After - Episode 71 - Julia Turshen & Erin McCarthy

Mon, 13 May 2013 16:27:40 -0000

We're talking food writing and coffee education on this week's installment of The Morning After. Jessie Kiefer and Jen Tullock relay an excellent "Front of House" segment, and chat with food writer, producer, and private chef Julia Turshen. Hear about Julia's recent collaboration with Gwyneth Paltrow in the form of a book called It's All Good. Hear about the research involved in writing the book, including drinking with Mario Batali and Mark Bittman. How did working with Gwyneth change Julia's opinions about health and wellness? Later, Erin McCarthy of Counter Culture Coffee helps Jessie and Jen with their coffee problems. Why does soy milk coagulate in certains brews? And what are the differences between the different types of iced coffee? Hear how Erin won the 3rd annual U.S. Brewers Cup! Find out what's on the menu at Chardonnay's for Grandma's 90th birthday! This program has been sponsored by Whole Foods. Thanks to Obey City for today's music.

"The ratio that we used is based on a ratio developed by the United States government during World War II, when the government was sending out packets of coffee to their troops." [25:45]
"Brewing a whole cup of coffee and then icing it down tends to not only water it down, but leaves a bitter aftertaste." [28:00]
-- Erin McCarthy on The Morning After

The Morning After - Episode 72 - World Sherry Day with Tove Danovich & Peter Liem

Sun, 26 May 2013 20:04:24 -0000

Celebrate World Sherry Day with Jessie Kiefer and Jen Tullock on today's episode of The Morning After! After recapping their experience at The Great Googa Mooga, Jessie and Jen catch up with Tove Danovich of FoodPolitic.com. Tune in to hear Tove talk about the website's recent journalistic pieces, and why food and ethics always go hand-in-hand. Later, hear from Peter Liem- the co-founder of Sherryfest and co-author Sherry, Manzanilla & Montilla. Learn about sherry's resurgence in the United States, and what Peter is doing to promote the under-appreciated wine. Have some tea this week at Chardonnay's! This program has been sponsored by Rolling Press. Thanks to Idgy Dean for today's music.

"Food is so intertwined in politics, whether it's about donating food to other countries, who has access to food, and donating food to food banks." [17:05]
-- Tove Danovich on The Morning After
"I think it's been very gratifying to see this explosion in sherry appreciation over the past two or three years." [27:45]
-- Peter Liem on The Morning After

The Morning After - Episode 73 - il Buco

Sun, 02 Jun 2013 20:06:11 -0000

How does an antique shop turn into a classic New York City restaurant? This week on The Morning After, Jessie Kiefer is joined by guest co-host Julia Turshen. Listeners may remember Julia from a few episodes back as the co-author of It's All Good. Owner Donna Lennard and Chef Joel Hough of il Buco are in the studio talking about the twenty year history of the restaurant. Hear about the restaurant's beginnings as a tapas bar and antique store, and how the institution expanded with il Buco Alimentari. How did the New York Times review affect business? Hear about Joel's sourcing methods, and why he's an early bird at NYC's Greenmarkets. What happens when Chardonnay's caters a baby shower? Find out all of this and more on this week's episode of The Morning After! Thanks to our sponsor, Bonnie Plants. Also, thanks to Obey City for today's music.

"When we walked into that space, there was a magic about it; it had it's own energy. And the space really guided us." [19:45]
-- Donna Lennard on The Morning After

The Morning After - Episode 74 - The Water Table Returns

Sun, 09 Jun 2013 20:41:32 -0000

Master Captain Kelli Farwell and First Mate Sue Walsh of The Water Table return for this week's installment of The Morning After! After revisiting a prior "Front of House" segment, Jessie Kiefer and Jen Tullock talk to Kelli and Sue about their vessel. Hear how the two piloted the ship from Boston to Brooklyn, and some of the turbulence they encountered along the way. Considering the changing climate, how is the crew at The Water Table preparing for increased storm activity? Hear about the duo's plans to begin service on the boat this summer, and how you can find out more about their project! Later, Jessie and Jen talk about the Chardonnay's roadtrip menu as they prepare for their trip to Bonnaroo! This program has been sponsored by S. Wallace Edwards & Sons. Thanks to EULA for today's break music.

"This boat has been in service for 70 years, and it's a tank. If any boat of its size can handle the task, this is it." [25:35]
-- Kelli Farwell on The Morning After