On today's episode of Sharpening Issues, Dave, Nastassia and The Rest welcome Frankie Celenza to talk about building your own batterie de cuisine (aka how to outfit your kitchen if you were starting from scratch). They rank the items they consider essential and cover tips like how to take care...

On today's episode of Blipping Issues, Dave, Nastassia and The Rest tackle a bunch of listener questions. Dave shares his advice for young bartenders, and tries to troubleshoot some pectin and carbonation problems. Plus, the crew speculates on the specifics of Claire's Kendall-Jackson Juice Cleanse and Matt learns that he's...

On today's episode of Velveting Issues, Dave, Nastassia, and the Rest welcome James Briscione, author and executive chef at Angelena's, James is on to discuss his new book Flavor For All, but before we dive into that Ben Simon hops in to tell everyone about the Ben To Table x...

This week on Ventilation Issues Dave, Nastassia, Major, and the rest tackle the toki low-ball, crepes and omeletes, a couple of Control Freak questions, and much more. Plus, all the hard-hitting food news you've come to expect from this program. Classics in the Field: The Fundamental Techniques of Classic Cuisine...

On today's episode Dave is joined by Existing Conditions' Head Bartender Jack Schramm, as well as Angela Garbacz of Goldenrod Pastries in Lincoln, NE. TODAY is the launch of Angela's book Perfectly Golden. Together they discuss the value of using baking mixes, the danger of deep frying yourself, the critical...

If world exploration and travel experience provides a solid foundation for culinary inspiration, today’s guest has prepared and then some. Throw a dart at a map and it’s a good chance you’ll hit a place my guest has visited or even lived in. Clarice Lam was born in Canada and...

Today Dave and Nastassia are joined by Jeremiah Stone and Fabian Von Hauske of Contra, Wildair and an upcoming pair of wine establishments. Together they get in the wayback machine for tales of their past lives at the French Culinary Institute. They also talk, natural wine, the ins and outs...

Ivy Ronquillo is about to join the frazzled ranks of cheese shop owners with her new emporium Second Mouse Cheese in Pleasantville, NY. While Ivy has extensive experience in the advertising industry, as well as a culinary degree from FCI and years working in specialty food for the likes of...

Since April 2012, Newburgh Brewing has been providing delicious beers out of the Hudson Valley through Downstate New York. Chris Basso is the man behind the brew. Chris spent six years at Williamsburg's esteemed Brooklyn Brewery where he learned his brewing chops and his love for English styles. Thanks to...

Joshua Skenes is the Executive Chef, and Co-Owner of two-Michelin-star Saison in San Francisco's Mission District. At Saison, Skenes takes a holistic approach to cooking by crafting food that allows diners to experience the natural sensibility of each ingredient's origin, and layering flavors to bring out the fullest expression of...