Japanese Cooking and Cocktailing

HRN Happy Hour

Episode 36 Aired: Thursday, February 8th 2018

Japanese Cooking and Cocktailing

Frank Cisneros of Bar Moga and Chef Josh Plunkett (a chef who has spent time cooking in Kyoto) join us this week to talk about Japanese food and drink. We learn what makes Japanese cocktails and their history special from Cisneros, and Plunkett tells us why we should all be cooking with donabes.

Our theme song is “Suns Out Guns Out” by Concord America.
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