Hang out with chef Kenny Cuomo and GM Thomas Tracy of the soon-to-be opened Omar Restaurant on HRN Community Sessions. Named after it's owner, behind-the-scenes party fixture Omar Hernandez, Omar will be a private-supper club and restaurant serving New American cuisine. Hear from Kenny and Thomas about the plans behind...

This week Erica traces her path to vegetarianism and her recent meat bender. From her duties as teacher at a culinary school to a whiskey bars to the Big Apple Barbecue, follow her meat escapades on Why We Cook. This episode is sponsored by S. Wallace Edwards Sons, Inc..

This week on Cooking Issues Dave discourses on culinary techniques from Japan to Kentucky. First Dave answers your questions on how to make your own meat smoker and learn the difference between using nitrates, saltpeter and other curing salt. Later on learn about the fascinating Japanese fish-killing techniques known as...

Jordana Rothman is back! Last year she successfully predicted a handful of food trends on Snacky Tunes and she's returning to do the same for 2011. Tune in and hear what she has to say about everything from vegetables to mixology. Find out why Jordana thinks that comfort food will...

Linda talks with Mitchell Davis, Vice President of the James Beard Foundation about the Worlds 50 Best Restaurants and the James Beard Awards.