Food Talk with Mike Colameco
115 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 7 years ago - ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsChef and industry insider Mike has spent his entire career working in the food business. In this one hour program he'll pick up where he left off at his previous New York based AM talk radio gig. Each hour is a stand alone multi-themed program featuring live interviews with a myriad of guests. He'll talk shop with chefs, restaurateurs, cook book authors and food writers, with discussions around ingredient sourcing, cooking, baking, wine, equipment, mixology, beer, farming, foraging, fisheries, sustainability, chocolate, food trends, travel, diet, health, music and his take on the many restaurants he frequents.
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Episode 15: Marco Canora
February 13, 2014 22:04 - 59 minutes - 54.9 MBThis week on Food Talk, Mike brings in Marco Canora, chef and owner of Hearth and Terroir in Manhattan. Mike and Marco talk about the ways in which they have seen the restaurant industry change over the last 30 years. Later, Marco tells us why he appreciates having set menu items that stay around for years. This program has been sponsored by Cento, King Arthur, and Colavita. Thanks to Brothers NYC for today’s music. Image from Village Voice “The evolution of a restaurant is not something t...
Episode 14: Ellie Krieger
February 06, 2014 21:08 - 1 hour - 57 MBThis week on Food Talk with Mike Colameco, Mike brings in nutritionist Ellie Krieger to discuss diet and exercise. Mike tells us his own story and explains how changing his diet had such great effects on his health and well-being. Later, Ellie sets the record straight about what eating healthy really means, and tells us how she worked through the recipes in her new book, to make sure that they could all be completed in 30 minutes or less. This program has been sponsored by Cento, King Arthur...
Episode 13: Seafood with Kerry Heffernan & Lou Rozzo
January 30, 2014 23:23 - 1 hour - 55.3 MBThis week on Food Talk with Mike Colameco, Mike talks seafood. Kerry Heffernan joins us in the studio to tell us about the trends in which fish are being caught, and how many fisherman are finding loopholes around fishing laws. Later, Mike talks to Lou Rozzo of F. Rozzo and Sons about what it’s like to supply fish for hundreds of restaurants across New York City. This program has been sponsored by Cento, King Arthur, and Colavita. Thanks to Brothers NYC for today’s music. Image from KerryHe...
Episode 12: Craig Mayes & Roger Dagorn
January 23, 2014 22:14 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MBThis week on Food Talk with Mike Colameco, Mike interviews Craig Mayes, executive director of NYC Rescue. Craig tells us all about the organization, which provides hope, food, and shelter to the homeless of New York. Then, Mike brings in the “Yoda of sommeliers”, Roger Dagorn to the studio, who tells us all about the job of being a sommelier, as well as how he brought sake into the wine world. This program has been sponsored by Cento, King Arthur, and Colavita. Today’s music provided by Brot...
Episode 11: GianFranco Sorrentino & Chateau Coutet
January 09, 2014 21:10 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBOriginally from Naples, Italy, GianFranco Sorrentino carries over 30 years of experience in restaurant management, some of these include Quisitana Hotel in Capri, Dorchester Hotel in London, Four Seasons Hotel in Tokyo, Bice Restaurant in New York, and The Leopard at Des Artistes, in the New York landmark the Hotel des Artistes. In September 2001 he opened il gattopardo, with his wife Paula Bolla Sorrentino and his talented Executive Chef Vito Gnazzo. On today’s episode of Food Talk w...
Episode 10: Female Pastry Chefs
December 19, 2013 21:51 - 1 hour - 55.5 MBThis week on Food Talk, Mike Colameco brings in two female pastry chefs. First is Allison Robicelli, owner of Robicelli’s. The two discuss some ridiculous trends that are popping up in food culture. Then, Allison tells us about her struggles with keeping her cupcake shop afloat throughout a struggling economy. After the break, we’re joined by Heather Bertinetti, who tells us about her experiences working as a chef at restaurants throughout the city. This program has been sponsored by Cento, ...
Episode 9: Food Writing & Jewish Cooking
December 12, 2013 23:29 - 58 minutes - 53.3 MBThis week on Food Talk with Mike Colameco, Mike brings in Holly Hughes, the editor of Best Food Writing to discuss some specific writing in her book. After the break, Mike is joined by Gabriella Gershonson to talk about the emergence of new Jewish Cooking. This program has been sponsored by Cento, Colavita, King Arthur Flour. Music provided by Brothers NYC. —Image from Amazon “Brisket is really the hallmark of mom’s cooking – even more than matzoh ball soup.” [44:10] “It’s a very fertile ...
Episode 8: Saul’s Restaurant, Andrew Dornenburg & Karen Page
December 05, 2013 22:35 - 1 hour - 55.2 MBThis week on Food Talk with Mike Colameco, Mike brings in a few great guests. First, Chef Saul Bolton talks about restaurant history in Brooklyn, and about opening his first restaurant here. After the break, Mike brings in Andrew Dornenburg and Karen Page to discuss food and wine pairings, as well as the books that this couple has written on the subject. This program has been sponsored by Cento, Colavita, and King Arthur. Photo from Saul’s Restaurant “[Working as a young chef is] a very di...
Episode 7: Ramen with George Kao of Sun Noodle
November 21, 2013 21:45 - 1 hour - 55.3 MBThis week on Food Talk with Mike Colameco, Mike is delving into the art of ramen. Joining Mike in the studio is George Kao of Sun Noodle! Tune into this episode to hear George talk about the origins of ramen in China, and how it became known as a Japanese staple. Learn how Sun Noodle manufactures their noodles by replicating traditional conditions through water and flour quality. Why does ramen have such a mixed reputation in the United States? Learn why education is so important for chefs l...
Episode 6: Susan Reid & Kerry Coughlin
November 14, 2013 22:44 - 1 hour - 55.7 MBThis week on Food Talk with Mike Colameco, Mike is talking baking and sustainable seafood with Susan Reid of King Arthur Flour and Kerry Coughlin of the Marine Stewardship Council. Tune into this program to hear Mike and Susan talk about ideal recipes for the upcoming ‘Thankgivinnukah’ holiday. Find out the best ways to keep your pie crusts tender and flaky! Later, Mike chats with Kerry about the audits conducted by the Marine Stewardship Council, and how they ensure sustainability through s...
Episode 5: Dana Bowen & Edward Behr
November 07, 2013 22:12 - 1 hour - 57.4 MBHow do food magazines reinvent Thanksgiving every year? This week on Food Talk with Mike Colameco, Mike invites food writer Dana Bowen into the studio. Tune into this program to hear about Dana’s initial interest in food writing after working in restaurants. Learn about Dana’s storied history writing for publications such as Saveur, The New York Times, and now Every Day with Rachael Ray! How does Dana recommend cooking a turkey? Is Thanksgiving a time to experiment with ingredients and cooki...
Episode 4: Michael Rogak & Andy Ricker
October 31, 2013 21:18 - 1 hour - 57.6 MBThis week on Food Talk with Michael Colameco, host Michael Colameco welcomes Michael Rogak, owner of JoMart Chocolates in Brooklyn, NY, and Andy Ricker, owner and executive chef at Pok Pok, in Oregon and New York. On the first segment, Michael explains the task and art of making chocolates from scratch, which he has been doing since 1946. Learn from the expert candy-maker himself on this episode! After the break, Andy Ricker joins the conversation to talk about finding an inspiration with th...
Episode 3: Alice Feiring & Anthony Giglio
October 24, 2013 20:58 - 59 minutes - 54.8 MBWelcome to Food Talk with Michael Colameco! On today’s first segment, Michael speaks with Alice Feiring, who is a wine writer that has been published in multiple publications, such as the New York Times, New York Magazine, San Francisco Chronicle, and more. She has also won a James Beard award for a wine piece in the New York Times business section. Her wine newsletter, titled The Feiring Line, has been rated highly among America’s leading wine blogs, and contains in depth information about ...
Episode 2: Michael Ruhlman
October 17, 2013 20:42 - 55 minutes - 38.1 MBMichael Ruhlman joins host Mike Colameco in the studio today to share with us some amazing food recipes, including the addition of schmaltz, a rich fat that can be used in many delicious dishes. An author, food writer, home cook, and entrepreneur, Michael Ruhlman has been committed to changing the way people think about their food through books in collaboration with American chefs. His latest book, The Book of Schmaltz, acts as a primer on schmaltz, taking a fresh look at traditional dishes ...
Episode 1: Mushrooms & Preserving with Eugenia Bone
October 10, 2013 20:49 - 1 hour - 56.4 MBWelcome to the debut episode of Food Talk with Mike Colameco on the HeritageRadioNetwork.org! Who is Mike Colameco? Mike attended the Culinary Institute of America. He has worked as a chef in numerous NYC Restaurants including such legends as “Tavern on the Green” and “Windows on the World”. After working in various restaurants he purchased a cafe in Maplewood, New Jersey. This week, Mike is joined in the studio by Eugenia Bone of the New York Mycological Society to talk mushrooms and foragi...