Chez Fondilez
44 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 5 years ago - ★★★★★ - 70 ratingsHusband and wife team Matt and Julie Fondiler are your hosts on a quest for good food, good wine, and good taste.
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Episodes
Episode 044 - The Huntington Library, plus Return to Union
April 29, 2019 22:10 - 1 hour - 59.8 MBMatt and Julie attempt to celebrate their anniversary dinner, despite the best efforts of the obnoxious table next door. From there, they unwind with a fantastic day filled with art and nature at The Huntington Library.
Episode 043 - Le Petit Paris
March 14, 2019 21:23 - 52 minutes - 35.7 MBAfter a horrific steak experience at work, Matt insists on some steak redemption. Julie convinces him to check out a French brasserie for some escargot, duck confit, and 'Floating Island' as well.
Episode 042 - Otoño
March 01, 2019 22:25 - 1 hour - 50.4 MBMatt and Julie are delighted to have some tapas and paella in a part of LA they've never been to before, only to discover a new favorite local spot!
Episode 041 – Parkway Grill, plus Santa Anita Race Track
February 15, 2019 00:22 - 47 minutes - 32.4 MBMatt and Julie enjoy an unbelievable steak and lobster meal, followed by a day at the race tracks!
Episode 040 - Faith & Flower, plus Elton John at Staples Center
January 31, 2019 23:55 - 1 hour - 48.6 MBHold me closer, Tony Danza! Matt and Julie enjoy another incredible meal downtown before taking in the majesty of Sir Elton's Farewell Tour.
Episode 039 - Disneyland & California Adventure
January 17, 2019 19:05 - 1 hour - 54.9 MBMatt and Julie take a surprise trip to The Happiest Place on Earth to end the year on a high note!
Episode 038 - Din Tai Fung
December 20, 2018 18:57 - 56 minutes - 38.9 MBThere's no place like home for the holidays... which is why Matt and Julie are getting delivery this week. Thankfully it comes from a Michelin-awarded restaurant with the best damn soup dumplings on Earth!
Episode 037 - The Grove and LA Farmer's Market
December 13, 2018 19:01 - 1 hour - 46.1 MBTis the season for holiday shopping! Matt and Julie head to the historic LA Farmers Market, as well as The Grove, for an afternoon of watching panicked people spend their money. PLUS- another on air holiday baking taste test!
Episode 036 - Pearl District
November 29, 2018 20:15 - 58 minutes - 40.4 MBMatt and Julie kick off the holiday season with a non-traditional Thanksgiving feast of epic proportions. We're not just talking turkey; there's cocktails, chile relleno, and yes, Taco Bell.
Episode 035 - The Little Easy, The Wolves, and 71 Above
November 16, 2018 17:45 - 1 hour - 47.1 MBIt's Happy Hour at Chez Fondilez! Matt and Julie go bar-hopping in Downtown LA for some classy cocktails and delicious bar bites.
Episode 034 - Milk Bar and Fratelli Cafe
November 09, 2018 19:04 - 1 hour - 44.1 MBMatt and Julie attempt their first on-air taste test of Christina Tosi and David Chang's West LA dessert shop. But first, BRUNCH!
Episode 033 - Jillian's
November 01, 2018 19:12 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MBMatt and Julie continue living that resort life, and enjoy another incredible meal at one of Palm Spring's finest restaurants.
Episode 032 - Kobe Japanese Steakhouse
October 26, 2018 03:08 - 52 minutes - 36 MBTime for some Teppan, baby! Matt attempts to catch shrimp in his mouth while Julie feeds the fish in the koi pond out front at a classic Palm Springs restaurant.
Episode 031 - Halloween Special
October 18, 2018 00:32 - 1 hour - 50.5 MBHappy Halloween! In anticipation of the year's greatest holiday, Matt and Julie present a grab bag of tricks and treats, including their thoughts on spooky snacks and the Monster Mash.
Episode 030 - The Arbour, Good Measure, and Eataly
October 11, 2018 05:00 - 1 hour - 46.3 MBMatt and Julie catch up on a month's worth of awesome meals, featuring three different restaurant reviews.
Episode 029 - Victoria and Carolla Cruise, Part Two
October 05, 2018 02:28 - 1 hour - 49.9 MBMatt and Julie visit our uber-polite neighbors to the north, and spend a lovely day at Miniature World in Victoria, B.C. Plus- more fun times aboard the Explorer of the Seas!
Episode 028 - Seattle and Carolla Cruise, Part One
September 27, 2018 02:26 - 1 hour - 42.7 MBMatt and Julie have a spectacular meal at 'The Pink Door' in Seattle before boarding the Explorer of the Seas for Day One of cocktails, comedy, and cruise cuisine.
Episode 027 - LA Food Fest
September 13, 2018 21:24 - 1 hour - 58.6 MBMatt and Julie eat WAY too much food at the 9th Annual LA Food Fest, and proudly present their Top 10 Bites.
Episode 026 - LA County Fair
September 06, 2018 19:22 - 1 hour - 46.8 MBMatt and Julie journey to Pomona CA for their FIFTH LA County Fair together, for another fantastic all-day, deep-fried experience.
Episode 025 - San Clemente
August 31, 2018 02:22 - 1 hour - 39.1 MBMatt and Julie take the train down the coast to a beautiful oceanside city for a little end-of-summer getaway.
Episode 024 - Bon Vivant
August 23, 2018 02:34 - 1 hour - 43.9 MBIt's all about charcuterie and cheese on this week's show. Plus- double dessert! Thanks to a 1-2 punch from Donut Friend and Wanderlust Creamery.
Episode 023 - Hollywood Nights
August 18, 2018 21:00 - 1 hour - 57.4 MBMatt and Julie visit the Hollywood Palladium and the Hollywood Bowl for two concerts in one week! Plus, a bit of bar hopping and Porto's pastries to seal the deal.
Episode 022 - Côté Est
August 10, 2018 04:04 - 56 minutes - 39.1 MBMatt and Julie head to Highland Park for a delicious multi-course meal for only $18! They also talk about French-style cuisine, and Julie's unbelievable homemade plum tart.
Episode 021 - Union
August 02, 2018 03:35 - 1 hour - 43.1 MBMatt and Julie enjoy an amazing Italian meal from a favorite spot in downtown Pasadena featuring wild mushrooms, quail, and some olive oil cake redemption.
Episode 020 - Redbird
July 27, 2018 03:54 - 1 hour - 57.8 MBMatt and Julie take advantage of Dine LA to splurge on cocktails and a multi-course meal at their favorite spot in Downtown LA.
Episode 019 - Yen Sushi
July 19, 2018 18:17 - 50 minutes - 34.9 MBMatt and Julie break out the chopsticks for some incredible sashimi, sushi, and sake. Plus- stick around for the latest artisan ice cream review!
Episode 018 - Summer Menu
July 06, 2018 03:11 - 1 hour - 42.6 MBMatt and Julie present the first official Chez Fondilez Seasonal Menu! This week's episode features the very same cook-it-yourself meals we eat at home all summer long.
Episode 017 - Arroyo Seco Weekend
June 29, 2018 02:38 - 1 hour - 57.5 MBMatt and Julie spend the day at Arroyo Seco Weekend to enjoy some awesome music, overpriced booze, and a ton of tasty treats.
Episode 016 - Max City BBQ
June 21, 2018 02:41 - 50 minutes - 35 MBMatt and Julie saddle-up to the bar and end up having the best BBQ they've had in a long time.
Episode 015 - O'Seyo
June 14, 2018 01:27 - 49 minutes - 33.9 MBMatt and Julie pay tribute to the great Anthony Bourdain, and visit a new favorite spot for some incredible Shabu Shabu. For dessert: Afters Ice Cream.
Episode 014 - Napa, Part Three
June 08, 2018 01:53 - 1 hour - 44.9 MBMatt and Julie wrap up their weekend getaway to Napa with one more day of incredible wine tasting, delicious pub fare, and a memorable visit to the French Laundry Garden.
Episode 013 - Napa, Part Two: Terra
May 31, 2018 03:20 - 1 hour - 49.3 MBMatt and Julie enjoy a spectacular choose-your-own-tasting menu experience at a Michelin-rated restaurant, joined by good friends and a 40-year-old bottle of wine.
Episode 012 - Napa, Part One
May 24, 2018 05:28 - 1 hour - 57.8 MBMatt and Julie take a road trip to Napa for a weekend of wine tasting, incredible meals, and relaxing at an Italian-inspired villa.
Episode 011 - Barbrix and California Science Center
May 17, 2018 04:45 - 53 minutes - 36.4 MBMatt and Julie grab a Mother's Day brunch with Mom and Dad, followed by an afternoon at the California Science Center to enjoy the King Tut Exhibit, Endeavour Spaceship, and Exposition Park Rose Garden.
Episode 010 - El Compadre
May 10, 2018 02:41 - 1 hour - 44.2 MBMatt and Julie knock back a couple flaming Margaritas and enjoy a Cinco De Mayo lunch fiesta at a favorite spot in Echo Park.
Episode 009 - Rustico
May 03, 2018 00:59 - 58 minutes - 39.9 MBMatt and Julie visit Matt's home turf for poolside drinks & apps, plus an incredible Italian dinner for a birthday celebration.
Episode 008 - Pubs, feat. Lucky Baldwin's Trappiste
April 26, 2018 02:44 - 58 minutes - 40.4 MBMatt and Julie enjoy some traditional pub fare, and look back at some of their honeymoon experiences in London.
Episode 007 - Tap & Kitchen
April 19, 2018 02:27 - 50 minutes - 34.5 MBMatt and Julie travel up the street to a neighborhood spot for Internationally-inspired American Cuisine. They also take a lunch break at Chick-fil-A.
Episode 006 - The Brewery Artwalk
April 12, 2018 06:03 - 1 hour - 53.5 MBMatt and Julie visit a former brewery that's now an artist community for an afternoon of culture, food trucks, and creepy baby dolls.
Episode 005 - The Bazaar
April 05, 2018 04:50 - 1 hour - 53.7 MBMatt and Julie venture to Beverly Hills for an eclectic tapas-style dinner at The Bazaar by Jose Andres.
Episode 004 - Osteria Mozza
March 29, 2018 02:18 - 56 minutes - 38.5 MBMatt and Julie FINALLY got a table at Nancy Silverton’s famous Italian restaurant in Hollywood. Was it worth the wait? Find out in today’s episode.
Episode 003 - Hyperion Public
March 22, 2018 02:36 - 58 minutes - 40.2 MBMatt and Julie enjoy some brunch and bottomless cocktails at Hyperion Public in Silver Lake.
Episode 002 - Wood Spoon
March 15, 2018 04:01 - 43 minutes - 34 MBMatt and Julie head to Downtown Los Angeles for homestyle Brazilian cooking at Wood Spoon, and pre-dinner cocktails at Pattern Bar.
Episode 001 - All'Acqua
March 07, 2018 01:39 - 51 minutes - 39.4 MBIn the debut episode, Matt and Julie visit one of their favorite Italian restaurants in the heart of their beloved Atwater Village.