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 | Go Big or Go Home for the Holidays
Dave Fansler makes the call to Pat LaRocca and Nick Marizliano assembling the DORE (Department of Restaurant Efficiency). On the plate: From Pismo’s Coastal Grill we get a Cioppino along with Panettone from Five Restaurant. The meal is paired with some Super Tuscan wines from Sam's Deli. Speci…
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The Restaurateurs | Victoria Aslanian, CEO ArmAs Wines
Mike Shirinian and Dave Fansler welcomes the CEO of ArmAs Wines, Victoria Aslanian. On the plate: Elbow Room chiefs plate up some incredible Veal chops. The meal is paired with some ArmAs Wines from Armenia. The team talks about ArmAs Wines being added to the shelves of all California Tota…
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The Restaurateurs | Designer Dave
Mike Shirinian and Dave Fansler talk Crabs and Restaurants in Russia. On the plate: A new dish from Pismo's Coastal Grill menu is served, a Rigatoni with Guanciale, blistered Brussel Sprouts with a little bit of Parmesan. The meal is paired with a bottle of Pinot from Castle Rock Reserve in the …
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The Restaurateurs | Turkey Nuts & Wine
Mike Shirinian and Dave Fansler talk about some of their favorite wines that go well with holiday meals and Dave demands there be a flight from Fresno to Orange County. On the plate: Elbow Room Chef’s Eric Rodriguez and Nick McCoy plate up some double-cut pork chops. The meal is paired with a d…
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The Restaurateurs | Trump Win = Restaurants Win
Mike Shirinian and Dave Fansler are celebrating the election results with Trump smashburgers, McDonalds fries and Apple Pie paired with a fine RED from Napa Valley. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Restaurateurs' on all platforms: --- The Restaurateurs Podcast is available on the KMJNOW…
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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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