We interview Chef and Restaurateur Mike Crippin. Mike was the chef at The Moon Under Water for 20 years, and now he has his own place, Studio Public house. We discuss whether The Moon Under Water is coming back or not, learn Mike's trick for making a Guinness taste like a Bud Light, and the good news that you can still get the old Moon curries at Studio Public House, plus much more. After the interview we talk about the beef ragu we made with a beautiful chuck roast from St. Pete Meat & Provisions.

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156: Chef Mike Crippin from Studio Public House. Beef Ragu with a Chuck Roast from St. Pete Meat & Provisions.

We interview Chef Jon Robben. We met Jon a few years ago at Tryst, and for the past few years he has upped the food game at Trophy Fish. Talking to Jon, we learn some things we never knew about fish and seafood, and he schools us (no pun intended) on fresh vs. frozen, and farmed vs. wild. At the top of the show we'll talk Pork Butt, Dinosaur Chicken Nuggets, and the evolution of American cuisine.

155: Chef Jon Robben from Trophy Fish. Pork Butt, Dinosaur Chicken Nuggets, and Evolution of American Cuisine.

We interview Kelly & Alex Rodriguez. Kelly and Alex own Lolita's Wine Market, and we'll talk about their new place, Sammy & Paco's Cafe. After the interview we make pork carnitas with a recipe from IAmAFoodBlog.com using pork butt and pork belly from St. Pete Meat & Provisions.

154: Interview with Kelly & Alex Rodriguez from Lolita's Wine Market, and Sammy & Paco's Cafe. Pork Carnitas with Pork Butt & Pork Belly from St. Pete Meat & Provisions.

We interview Joel Sanchez. Joel is the General Manager and Partner at Matteo Trattoria & Pizzeria. They just opened last month in the Grand Central District of St. Petersburg, and they have fantastic food from several different regions of Italy. We talk about Joel's inadvertent start in the business at an early age, some favorite menu items at Matteo, and Italian food and cooking. At the top of the show, we have Abby Allen with her recipe for Peach, Cucumber and Tomato Salad with Seared Halloumi.

153: Joel Sanchez from Matteo Trattoria & Pizzeria. Recipe for Peach, Cucumber and Tomato Salad with Seared Halloumi.

We interview Max Blowers. Max is the General Manager & Beverage Director at Social Roost. He is a St. Pete native, but spent 15 years living in NYC, and has worked for celebrity chefs Wolfgang Puck and David Burke. We talk about his time there, and then hear about the wild rollercoaster ride it's been upon his return to St. Pete. After Max, we recap our grilling and meat filled weekend with Juicy Lucy Burgers, Grilled Chicken, Duck Eggs and Bacon, all from St. Pete Meat & Provisions.

152: Max Blowers from Social Roost. Grilling Juicy Lucy Burgers & Chicken.

We interview Brian Levine. Brian is a life-long Disney aficionado, having worked at Disneyland in college, and is now working at a Disney Store 34-years later. He's been to Disney World innumerous times, and will be telling us what to eat, and what not to eat at all of the Disney parks in Orlando. At the top of the show we will discuss the real Fettuccini Alfredo vs. The American Version.

151: Brian Levine on What to Eat, and Not to Eat at Disney Parks. Real Fettuccini Alfredo vs. The American Version..

We interview Allan Bishop and Cristian Uguzzoni from Tutto Bene, which is a quaint Italian eatery in Gulfport that has quickly become quite popular. Allan is the co-owner with his wife Michelle, and Cristian is the GM hailing from Modena, Italy. After Tutto Bene, we make the most famous steak in Brazilian steakhouses, Picanha, provided by St. Pete Meat & Provisions.

150: Allan Bishop & Cristian Uguzzoni from Tutto Bene. We Make Picanha, from St. Pete Meat & Provisions.

We interview Liz Senyak. Liz is the Director of Operations for Feed and Seed Hospitality, which owns Trophy Fish, Mandarin Hide, and Mandarin Heights. Liz got her start in the business bartending at Datz in Tampa. Her leadership skills got her promoted to manager, and she joined Feed and Seed in 2018 just after Trophy Fish opened. At the top of the show we have Abby Allen with her recipe for Curry Chicken Salad sandwiches + avocado hummus.

149: Liz Senyak from Trophy Fish. Recipe for Curry Chicken Salad Sandwiches + Avocado Hummus.

We interview Bill Brown from William Dean Chocolates. You'll learn which celebrity endorsed his chocolates on her TV show, which upscale chain of grocery stores, and which Las Vegas casino put William Dean Chocolates on the map by placing orders the first couple of years they were in business. At the top of the show we will discuss the dichotomy of restaurants being super busy, and not having enough help, or experienced help.

148: Bill Brown from William Dean Chocolates. Dichotomy of Restaurants Being Super Busy and Not Having Enough Help.

We interview Matt Bonano. Matt is the former owner of Brooklyn South, and is now one of two butchers at St. Pete Meat & Provisions. After Matt, we take his suggestion to make the hanger steak from St. Pete Meat, which turned out to be a succulent flavor bomb.

147: Matt Bonano from St. Pete Meat & Provisions. Pan Seared Hanger Steak and a Turmeric Powder Spill that Turned Out Ok.

We interview Robin Sussingham. She is the Publisher & Editor of the newly re-launched Edible Tampa Bay Magazine. She is a long-time award-winning journalist in several areas, and especially in food. Robin is also the former host, and creator of The Zest Podcast at WUSF, Tampa Bay's NPR station. At the top of the show, Lori and Kevin discuss Food Inflation, Chili with Beans (or without), and Restaurant Server's Pet Peeves.

146: Robin Sussingham from Edible Tampa Bay. Food Inflation, Chili with Beans, and Restaurant Server's Pet Peeves.

We interview Christine Cutler. She is the President of The International Food Wine and Travel Writers Association. They will be having their 2021 conference in downtown St. Pete this November. Chris is also an expert on travel to Italy, Italian culture, and cuisine. Did you know that Spaghetti Bolognese does not exist in Italy? Neither does Fettuccini Alfredo, or Pepperoni Pizza amongst other things that we discuss. After Chris, Kevin does some "cooking for one" with Bajan Sausage and Moroccan Meatballs from St. Pete Meat & Provisions.

145: Christine Cutler from The International Food Wine and Travel Writers Association. Bajan Sausage and Moroccan Meatballs from St. Pete Meat & Provisions.

We interview Thomas Miller from The Treasure Coast Foodie. Just like us, he does reviews of local independent restaurants. He also does restaurant awards like us, has a wine club, dining club and more. He visited a few St. Pete restaurants for a feature article he is working on. He is also debuting a new video series reminiscent of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. At the top of the show we have Abby Allen with her recipe for St. Louis Spare Ribs with Hasselback Cantaloupe.

144: Thomas Miller from The Treasure Coast Foodie. Recipe for St. Louis Spare Ribs with Hasselback Cantaloupe.

We interview Chef Susan Burdian. Susan is an acclaimed chef from NYC, and is now heading up the kitchen at Social Roost. She has cooked for Anthony Bourdain, and at The James Beard House, and is experienced in over ten different types of cuisine. After Susan, we have the best lamb we've ever had in our lives. We made the Colorado Rack of Lamb from St. Pete Meat & Provisions. It blew us away! We ate double portions, and there were no leftovers.

143: Chef Susan Burdian from Social Roost. Best Rack of Lamb Ever from St. Pete Meat & Provisions.

We interview Dean Hurst. Let us say this: Dean is just fun! He is the Beverage Director for The Datz Group, and today we have an extensive conversation on all things tiki and tiki culture with an emphasis on tiki drinks, and some tiki history. On the second half of the interview we get into the carefully crafted recipes for the drinks at the new Burnt Ends Tiki Bar. At the top of the show we will be talking about three news stories that include beef, tacos, and pizza - three of our favorite things.

142: Datz Group Beverage Director Dean Hurst. Food News: Beef, Tacos, & Pizza.

The St. Petersburg Foodies Podcast features interviews with chefs, restaurateurs, sommeliers, bartenders, and more, and covers the burgeoning food scene in St. Petersburg, Florida. Episodes air every Tuesday.

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