LA Foodie
By Drew Hubbard, Ben Waters
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Podcast Description
LA Foodie is devoted to a special kind of eatery. They go by many names—grandpa restaurants, time machines or, simply, classics. They are the Googies, steakhouses, coffee shops and snack shacks that make Los Angeles a true foodie’s paradise. Some of these restaurants have been around since the ’50s or earlier—a virtual eternity in Los Angeles years. And those that have renovated over the years have done so tastefully, with an appreciation for their original splendor. Having said that, LA Foodie doesn’t limit its coverage by age. Time and time again, new restaurants emerge that embody the true spirit of foodie destinations. These deserve to be recognized here. If you’re looking for reviews of The Cheesecake Factory, Outback Steakhouse or El Torito, you’re in the wrong place. Also absent is coverage of places like Spago, Water Grill and Nobu. Although all these restaurants play a noteworthy role in the vast spectrum of this city’s culinary canon, they lack the deep-seeded nostalgia sought by the true Los Angeles fortune hunter. Instead, this site serves as a gateway to information about restaurants whose wait staffs are as old as a Perry Como LP and whose décor is unintentionally tacky.
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Explicit018 - Galco's Soda Pop Stop - Part 1 | This time, we hit the finest soda pop emporium in the world, Galco's Soda Pop Stop! It's a tour so long, we had to break it into parts! In part 1, owner John Nese shows us what his place is famous for -- the sodas. How many pops has he personally ressurrected? Why does 7-Up not taste the same as it used to? Doesn't a cucumber soda with a little gin sound just awesome right about now? Find out the answers to all these questions and more this time on LA Foodie! | 2/9/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Explicit017 - Joanna Colbert, 800 Degrees, Cutie Pie That!, Susan Feniger's STREET, D | Casting director/producer Joanna Colbert joins Ben and Drew as they discuss breast milk cheese, ketchup phobia, Susan Feniger's STREET, and where to find the best Venezuelan arepas in town! Plus, everybody takes a slice of 800 Degrees pizzeria, and Cutie Pie That! microbaker Tonya Dooley brings in some of her tiny pies for the Foodie guys. AND, all the way from Kansas City, Kris "D" DeLaurier comes by to decide whether to move to LA. Will D make the big decision during the show? What the hell does it mean to "Cutie Pie That"? Is 800º worth all the heat it's getting? See what I did there? Find out the answers to all these questions and more this time on LA Foodie! | 1/25/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Explicit016.01 - Minisode - Anaheim Brewery Tour | Wanna take the beer tour but don't have the time for a full episode? Check out the Anaheim Brewery in under 5 minutes… LA Foodie Style! | 1/18/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Explicit016 - Live @ Anaheim Brewery, Dinah's, Portillo's | Get your beer on as LA Foodie records live at the Anaheim Brewery! The Foodie Guys get edumacated in the brewing ways on the grand tour before sampling every beer in the house! Plus, Hot Dog and Lisa join in to talk Thanksgiving (partially) from Dinah's Family Restaurant, and the guys pop in to Portillo's. What was the problem with Dinah's? Is the beer major league enough for people to start calling this place "The Los Angeles Brewery of Anaheim"? What the hell is a Chocolate Banana beer?? Find out the answers to all these questions and more this time on LA Foodie! | 1/12/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Explicit015 - Martha Plimpton Holiday Extravaganza | Martha Plimpton, star of TV's "Raising Hope" and "The Goonies", joins the Foodie guys to celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Festivus, and anything else that happens in December. Plus, a heavenly host of former LA Foodie guests reveal their favorite things about Xmastime in the City of Angels! What's Martha's favorite restaurant in town? How will Drew fare on his first time playing What Did We Put In Your Mouth? Which guest rides around on a bike in their PJs on Christmas Day? Is Santa here yet? How about now?!? HOW ABOUT NOW?!?? Find out the answers to all these questions and more on the LA Foodie Holiday Extravaganza! | 12/14/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Explicit014.01 - Minisode - 'Stripped' Filmmakers Eat Their 1st McRibs | It's one last helping of McRib (we promise) as the filmmakers behind the upcoming comic strip documentary "Stripped", Fred Schroeder and Dave Kellett, join Jill-of-all-trades Jen Troy to try McRibs for the first time! Will any of them ever want to have it again? Would Fred rather eat people? Why does the McRib always seem to bring up the post-apocalypse? Find out the answers to these questions and more on this LA Foodie Express To-Go Minisode! | 12/6/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Explicit014 - The McRibCast, Jason Dunn, Oktoberfest, The Shack | The McRib - love it or hate it, it's been assaulting America's tastebuds for 30 years. Join us as we recruit artist and vegetarian Jason Dunn to break his vow and sample his first McRib with us, while LA Foodie photographer Lisa Scruggs cooks us up some homemade McRibs for comparison. Plus, Ben and Drew seek out (and find) the drunkest person at Oktoberfest and give you the shakedown on The Shack. Is the pressed pork patty all it purports to be? Will Jason survive eating "meat"? How many liters of beer can the guys consume? And is the McRib actually made from yoga mats?!? Find out the answers to all these questions and more this time on LA Foodie! | 11/30/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Explicit013.01 - Minisode: Killer Shrimp | Ben and Drew were invited by Killer Shrimp to visit the new Marina Del Rey location and dine on the best of what the menu has to offer. They give us free food: we tell you what's good. Pretty good deal for all of us, we think. In short: Get the Crab Cake BLT and the Sweet Potato Pecan Pie. | 11/8/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Explicit013 - Elina Shatkin, Billingsley's, Two Boots Pizzeria, All Spice Cafe's Ghost Pepper Popcorn | LA Weekly food writer and critic Elina Shatkin joins the Foodie guys to give you the lowdown on one of LA's classic eateries, Billingsley's! Can she withstand the hottest What Did We Put In Your Mouth yet? Does Two Boots LA have all the flavor of its NYC counterparts? How many scoops of ice cream does it take to fill a kitchen sink? Is food your love language? Find out the answers to all these questions and more this time on LA Foodie! | 10/19/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Explicit012 - Patrick McGilligan, LA County Fair, Deep Fried Watermelon, Smoky BBQ Wheat Thins | Foodie guru Patrick McGilligan visits the Foodie guys, plus a special report from the LA County Fair! Can the guys survive the deep-fried gauntlet of fair food? Who has the best Maple Bacon Donut in town? Where can you find a $15 full-body massage? And what the hell is up with the Chocolate Covered Pickle? Find out the answers to all these questions and more this time on LA Foodie! | 9/25/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Explicit011 - Roger Wodehouse, Oak Glen, Pink's Hot Dogs | Glam Rocker/Kids' TV Host Roger Wodehouse joins Ben and Drew! Will he guess What's In His Mouth? Can the legendary Pink's take out the reigning Top Dog? Are there free monkeys available in Oak Glen? Find out the answers to all these questions and more this time on LA Foodie! | 9/16/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Explicit010 - Judith Shelton, Lupe's, Grilled Cheese Truck | Comedian Jude Shelton joins the LA Foodie guys to celebrate episode number 10! Is the Grilled Cheese Truck worth the wait? Was Jonathan Gold right about Lupe's #2? Will Vicious Dogs retain the LA's Top Dog Crown? Will Drew ever win a chugging contest? Find out the answers to all these questions and more this time on LA Foodie! | 8/27/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Explicit009 - Jim Callahan, Wurstküche, Apple Pan | Jimmy Callahan 2: Eclectic Burger-loo. We discuss places old (The Apple Pan) and new (Wurstküche), hear about the latest in the Top Dog Hot Dog competition, and pop some mystery desserts in Jimmy's mouth. | 8/12/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Explicit008 - Fred Schroeder, Eat Real Festival, Let's be Frank | LA Foodie's first on-location podcast was recorded live at the Eat Real Festival in Culver City! Listen in as Ben, Drew, and special guest cinematographer Fred Schroeder drink some jarred beer, sample some of LA's finest furters at Let's Be Frank, and learn the difference between Bacon Crack and Pig Candy. Plus, an update on LA Foodie's Top Dog Hot Dog contest with hip-hop phenomenon Hot Dog The Rapper. It's the podcast you don't want to miss!.. unless you hate food and fun. | 7/21/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Explicit007 - 4th of July Special, Tanaka Farms, Carmegeddon | Summer Edition! We are guestless for this show as we talk where to get the best grillin' meat, how to celebrate our freedom to watch s**t blow up this weekend, and the best place in town to get some free sun-drenched strawberries. Plus a sneak peek of how we plan to kick Carmageddon in the cam shaft. | 7/1/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Explicit006 - Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bella Vista Pizza, Vicious Dogs | Comedy writer Adam Campbell-Schmitt talks hot dogs! On this episode, we find out just what the hell Brazilian pizza is, subject Adam to an exciting game of "What Did We Put In Your Mouth?™", and embark on our new quest to find LA's Best Hot Dog by checking out North Hollywood's own Vicious Dogs. | 6/17/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Explicit005 - Heather Thomson, Rutt's Hawaiian Cafe, Waterloo & City | Stand-up comic Heather Thomson brings the funny! This time, LA Foodie goes Hawaiian with our review of Rutt's Hawaiian Cafe, we meet our Waterloo (and City), and Heather helps inaugurate our brand new game, "What Did We Put In Your Mouth?™" | 6/4/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Explicit004 - Liz Miller, The Smokin' Joint, Sweet E's | Attack of The Show writer Liz Miller joins us to talk about The Smokin' Joint (not a head shop), a sampling of Sweet E's cake pops, and how Groupon may be a serial killer of restaurants. | 5/20/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Explicit003 - Paul Cibis, Heritage Family Pantry, S'mores Goldfish | Comedian and writer Paul Cibis helps us review Heritage Family Pantry. We also host a tasting of some S'mores Goldfish. And we talk about how we always connect Osama bin Laden with the Bad News Bears. | 5/6/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Explicit002 - Dan Eder, Johnnie's Pastrami, Wyngz | The hilarious Dan Eder joins us for our review of Johnnie's Pastrami Restaurant, a live sampling of some of DiGiornio's new Wyngz, and whether or not Drew would run naked thru MacArthur park after midnight for a sampling of Langer's pastrami. | 4/22/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Explicit001 - Jimmy Callahan, J N' J, Father's Office | Special guest Jimmy Callahan helps our voice our take on J N' J Burger & Barbeque, our beef with the otherwise great Father's Office, and much, much more. | 4/7/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Customer Reviews
Thanks for the podcast
This is not a waste of bandwidth. I listen everyday. :-| Lots of love.
funny!
This is a fun, lighthearted show which is both informative and funny. It's the "Car Talk" of restaurant review shows.
Tasty Foods
These guys have great taste.
