The Restaurateurs
The Restaurateurs
The Central Valley’s only local radio show dedicated to all things culinary hosted by Mike Shirinian and Dave Fansler. These guys cover everything from recipes to restaurant reviews to funny stories from the kitchen and beyond. Beer, wine, appetizers and entrees are sampled throughout the program . Hungry yet?Follow the podcast:
The Restaurateurs | Boston Inspirations
Mike Shirinian and Dave Fansler are back at the table sharing Dave’s restaurant recommendations for visitors to Boston. On the plate: From the Elbow Room kitchen we get an incredible Lobster with White Prawns Bucatini with fresh garlic, blistered tomatoes and some Hokkaido scallops lightly seared…
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The Restaurateurs | Dave's Asian Addiction
Mike Shirinian and Dave Fansler slide back into the 2 seater delving into Dave's Asian Addiction. On the plate: Hawaiian steak & lobster is paired with some Frank Family Vineyards Napa Valley Cabernet. The team talks about the lost art of table side service, Santa Monica Seafood, Swan Oyster C…
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The Restaurateurs | Bulldog Legend Kevin Sweeney
Mike Shirinian and Dave Fansler are talking football, Tequilas & world travel with Fresno State Legend, Kevin Sweeney. On the plate: Elbow Room Chef’s Eric Rodriguez and Nick McCoy plate up a delicious King crab and a Ponzu Chilean Seabass. The meal was paired with a bottle of Frizzante from Da…
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The Restaurateurs | Bar-B-Qaki
Mike Shirinian and Dave Fansler are back in the u-booth basking in the last bit of summer we have left. On the plate: Chef Michael Vernon from Pismo’s Coastal Grill serves up their famous Sashimi Pizza: which includes fresh Ahi tuna sashimi from Hawaii, avocado, red onion, jalapeno, edamame, Fre…
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The Restaurateurs | Rob Saroyan Brings the Armenian Ammo
Mike Shirinian and Dave Fansler welcome the President of the Valley Children's Hospital Foundation, Rob Saroyan. On the plate: New Zealand green lip mussels, poached lobster salad. The meal is paired with some champaign and some exquisite Armenian brandy. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The R…
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The Restaurateurs | Trump Burgers, Kamala Krabcakes, Phony Abalone
Mike Shirinian and Dave Fansler remember the owner of Ripe Tomato, Rudy Lieble. On the plate: A fresh Asian chicken noodle salad. The meal was paired with a Ron Rubin Russian River Pinot Noir. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Restaurateurs' on all platforms: --- The Restaurateurs Podcas…
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The Restaurateurs | Taxes On Tips & Tipping In Advance
Mike Shirinian and Dave Fansler discuss tipping, the taxes around it and can you tip in advance? On the plate: Braised Short Rib Osso Buco paired with a 2017 Cabernet from Llamas Family Wines in Napa Valley.
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The Restaurateurs | Jerry Cook from The California 911 Memorial Foundation
Mike Shirinian and Dave Fansler slide into the big booth because Jerry Cook from the California 9/11 Memorial Foundation just stopped by. On The Plate: It’s Hawaiian week at Pismo’s Coastal Grill and Chef Michael Vernon is feeling the Island vibe with an amazing Swordfish dish in a ponzu sauce w…
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The Restaurateurs | Agnes Saghatelian, Owner of Valley Lahvosh
Mike Shirinian and Dave Fansler are excited because Agnes Saghatelian, owner of Valley Lahvosh just pulled up to the table. We get the full story behind their Heart shaped crackers and a history lesson about this renowned 102-year-old Fresno establishment known famously as the "Bakery with a Heart"…
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The Restaurateurs | Fatten Up for Winter
Mike Shirinian and Dave Fansler are back in the u-booth ready to feast! On the plate: From Pismo’s Coastal Grill, Chef Mike Vernon plates up a little pasta. Chicken and Orecchiette with peas, asparagus and shitakes in a delicious cream sauce. The team talks renovations at Elbow room and fatte…
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