BBQ Interview Series - Kevin’s BBQ Joints
A BBQ Interview Series by Kevin’s BBQ Joints focusing on personalities in the BBQ, meat and food world. We dive deep into their history, current projects, and more importantly their passion for BBQ and meat.
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Episodes
Monday Apr 27, 2020
Monday Apr 27, 2020
In this episode I chat with Jordan Okun, the host of the Air Jordan: A Food Podcast which is a celebration of Los Angeles and the food that make Los Angeles what it is. We discuss his early days in Westwood, working in the mailroom and being an assistant at ICM, his time working for a drunk of a director on a film to writing his first novel 'LA Fade Away'(https://www.amazon.com/L-Fadeaway-Novel-Jordan-Okun/dp/1451651988). We talk about his screenplay writing, his food writing, and how he began the Air Jordan podcast(and how that evolved). Topics covered within: Goldbelly, RC Provisions, Pat LaFrieda, Shake Shack, Langer's Deli, Brent’s Deli, The Original Tommys, Pink's Hot Dogs, Chef Beran's Dialogue's Short Rib Wellington, Antico's Ice Cream to-go, Lawry's The Prime Rib, Moo's Craft Barbecue, SLAB, Chi Spacca, APL, Flannery Beef, and Petit Trois.
Places to Donate: Jose Andres' World Central Kitchen: https://wck.org
James Beard Relief Fund: https://www.jamesbeard.org/relief
Follow Jordan on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/jordanokun
Check out the Air Jordan podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/air-jordan-a-food-podcast/id1437334078
See the first of many F Coron stories here: https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/17851064434929779
Wednesday Apr 22, 2020
Wednesday Apr 22, 2020
In this episode I catch up with my friend Andy Wang who writes for Food & Wine(among many other publications) with a focus on Los Angeles, California, and Las Vegas. He covers the food world not as a critic, but as someone inviting you into the restaurant itself. His articles an introduction to a chef or way of cooking that makes you truly long to visit. On top of that he's a good human and has always been incredibly gracious to me and the show. We talk about how the restaurant world has changed since COVID19 and what restaurants and restauranteurs are doing to cope and innovate.
You can see Andy Wang on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/andywangnyla
You can follow Andy Wang on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/andywangnyla
Here are some recent pieces by Andy: Porto's: https://www.foodandwine.com/desserts/pastries/porto-cuban-bakery-nationwide
Cooking Classes for Kids: https://www.foodandwine.com/cooking-techniques/online-cooking-demos-kids-chefs
David Kinch - Mentone: https://www.foodandwine.com/news/david-kinch-mentone-pizza-takeout https://www.instagram.com/andywangnyla
Charles Olalia - RiceBar: https://www.foodandwine.com/news/charles-olalia-resurrects-ricebar
We mention some of these(in the write-ups above) as well as:
Moo's Craft Barbecue: https://www.mooscraftbarbecue.com
SLAB: https://www.slabbarbecue.com
The Brother's Sushi(Woodland Hills): https://thebrotherssushi.com
Sunday Apr 19, 2020
Sunday Apr 19, 2020
In this episode I get a chance to chat with Erin Smith Feges from Feges BBQ in Houston, Texas. Our interview took place on March 12, 2020 just as restaurants were starting to deal with COVID19. We talk about her journey which led her away from dental school into culinary school and a chance to at Thomas Keller's Per Se in NYC as well as Italian Wine Merchants and Babbo, back to Houston where she met her husband Patrick(see a link to his interview). We discuss their opening Feges BBQ and end the interview discussing their second location in Spring Branch which was scheduled to open in early 2021. We also talk about her two times on FoodNetwork's chopped. Since then they have closed the Greenway Plaza location due to COVID19 and will be opening it up again for dinner service(3PM - 6PM) Tuesday through Friday(pickup curbside) and will be popping up on Saturdays at what will be their second location in Spring Branch. Check out their instagram for ALL updates.
See all things Feges BBQ here: https://www.fegesbbq.com
Place an online order for Feges BBQ here: https://www.fegesbbq.com/preorder-form
Order a Feges Giftcard here: https://squareup.com/gift/QX5WWWCFGN8F6/order
Check out Feges BBQ on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/fegesbbq
Follow Erin on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/purslane_erin/
See my interview with Patrick Feges here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m0YHh_vMu8Q&t=1s
Sunday Apr 12, 2020
Sunday Apr 12, 2020
In this episode I chat with David Slaughter from David's BBQ Oasis in Sulphur Springs, Texas. This was recorded in January prior to the shutdown in the world. He is still open the usual hours, Wednesday through Saturday from 10AM til Sold Out and please check his Facebook for the daily specials:
https://www.facebook.com/Slaughtersbbqoasis
Slaughter's BBQ Oasis on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/dslaughtertx
Monday Apr 06, 2020
Monday Apr 06, 2020
In this episode I get a chance to chat with Catherine Stiles from Barbecue Wife AND two incredible BBQ joints: Stiles Switch BBQ & Brew and The Switch Dripping. We go in depth into her background, her businesses prior to opening Stiles Switch with her husband Shane Stiles, how she started and built Barbecue Wife, and ends with talking about their new(ish) spot in Dripping Springs; The Switch Dripping. She gives a TON of info about the thought process going into everything along with a number of pitfalls to avoid. Please visit both restaurants for take-out and shop at barbecuewife.com to support Catherine and the entire team at both restaurants.
See all things Barbecue Wife here: http://www.barbecuewife.com
Get Barbecue Wife Bloody Mary Mix, Margarita Mix, salt, apparel and swag here: http://www.barbecuewife.com/shop
See all things Stile Switch BBQ & Brew here:http://www.stilesswitchbbq.com
See all things The Switch Dripping here: https://www.theswitchdripping.com
Friday Apr 03, 2020
Friday Apr 03, 2020
In this episode I chat with Stan Hays from Operation BBQ Relief and Todd Johns from Plowboys Barbeque about their pilot Restaurant Relief Program that began on Tuesday March 31st to assist those in need during this COVID19 crisis.
Contact Operation BBQ Relief here: https://operationbbqrelief.org
Donate to Operation BBQ Relief here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/team039s-campaign-for-operation-bbq-relief
Donate Supplies and Services: development@obr.org
Follow Plowboys Barbeque here: https://www.instagram.com/plowboysbbq
Follow Stan Hays here: https://www.instagram.com/stanhays
Wednesday Mar 04, 2020
Wednesday Mar 04, 2020
In this episode I chat with Danny Gordon from Flatpoint Barbecue in Los Angeles, California. Currently he pops up every Saturday at Surf Liquor on Main Street in Santa Monica(just north of Ocean Park) from 11AM til sold out.He's only been officially on a weekly basis since January, but he has quickly become a bright shining star of central Texas style BBQ here in Los Angeles. Not only does he have amazing brisket, ribs, and sausage(scratch made), but he has killer sides, super unique and delicious sandwiches, and specials such as lamb shawarma and pastrami beef ribs. Hear his story, his passion, what you can look forward to the future of Flatpoint and most importantly his desire to bring incredible barbecue to the city.See all things Flatpoint Barbecue here: https://flatpointbarbecue.comFollow Flatpoint Barbecue on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/flatpointbarbecueFlatpoint Barbecue on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flatpointbarbecuePartners:AJ's Custom Cookers: https://www.ajscustomcookers.comPhone: 817-714-4495AJ's on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ajscustomcookersAJ's on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AJsCustomCookersANDTreaty Oak Distilling: https://www.treatyoakdistilling.com/whiskeySee Treaty Oak Distilling on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/treatyoakTreaty Oak Distilling is on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/TreatyOak
Monday Mar 02, 2020
Monday Mar 02, 2020
In this episode I chat with Ellen Marie Bennett (in a parka because her factory was freezing cold that day), the CEO and Founder of Hedley & Bennett about her journey from Los Angeles to Mexico City(going to Culinary School there) to walking in the back doors of Providence and Lazy Ox(sadly closed now) to selling aprons out of her car to moving from a 400 square foot factory to what they are now in, a 16,000 square foot factory. Per Ellen, 'Anything amazing is usually complicated to accomplish', and she goes into detail on how difficult it was to get to where she is today, but how incredible that ride has been. Hedley & Bennett is not just an apron company, but culinary brand. They are bridging the gap between the professional and home cook. They put out INCREDIBLE product and Ellen is a force of nature. You are going to lover this interview. See all things Hedley & Bennett here: https://www.hedleyandbennett.comRead all about Ellen here: https://www.hedleyandbennett.com/pages/founderSee Hedley & Bennett's Kitchen Essentials: https://www.hedleyandbennett.com/pages/kitchenessentialsFollow Ellen on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/ellenmariebennettCheck out Oliver's Pig Adventures here: https://www.instagram.com/oliverspigadventuresPartners:AJ's Custom Cookers: https://www.ajscustomcookers.comPhone: 817-714-4495AJ's on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ajscustomcookersAJ's on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AJsCustomCookersANDTreaty Oak Distilling: https://www.treatyoakdistilling.com/whiskeySee Treaty Oak Distilling on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/treatyoakTreaty Oak Distilling is on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/TreatyOak
