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:
Drinking on Mother's Day
Whole branzino and Freemark Abbey Sauvignon Blanc from the Elbow Room is served.
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Three Stooges in Vegas
December 9 2023 - Dave Fansler and Nick Marziliano are back in the booth breaking down Pat and Nick’s surprise Vegas trip for Dave’s Birthday. On the plate: From Pismo's Coastal Grill - Chef Michael Corcoran made an incredible Miso Salmon with Jasmine rice and oriental vegetables with a Miso gla…
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Cioppino & Vino Are Served
Dave Fansler and Nick Marziliano take up the 2-seater in the back for this special Thanksgiving Day show. On the Plate: Pismo’s Coastal Grill's very own Chef Mike Vernon from prepares a pan roasted Chilean Seabass topped off with Dungeness Crab and roasted lemon tomatoes with a Mustard Beurre Blan…
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Saladino Is A Capitalist!
Mike Shirinian and Dave Fansler slide into the Half Circle Booth because Mr. 68 aka Nick Marziliano from Sam’s Deli is back on the show. The team talks innovators in the spirit game, tequilas, buying wholesale, when wineries merge, wine dinners and more wine. Air Date: November 11 2023 Plea…
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Jeff Pardini Joins Dave
Mike Shirinian is out, so Dave Fansler calls on Jeff Pardini from Pardini’s Catering to pull up a stool. The team talks about catering events, comparisons to restaurants, menus, and continuing a family food legacy. Air Date: November 4 2023 Please Like, Comment and Follow 'The Restaurateurs' …
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Marc Kapetan Joins The Show
October 28 2023 – Mike Shirinian and Dave Fansler pull out the third bar stool because attorney Marc Kapetan joins the show. On the Plate: Stuffed Atlantic Salmon with arugula and lemon zest over some Israeli couscous. The meal is paired with a wonderful Pinot from DuMOL Winery. The team t…
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Mike's Birthday Party
October 21 2023 – Mike Shirinian and Dave Fansler take up the 4 Seater in the back as the prep for Mike’s Birthday. On the Plate: Dave’s improved Turkey Salad with some Honey Sage Dressing. The team talks searching for the perfect harvest salad, prizes, SoCal dining, staying competitive, menu …
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Déjà Vu Flavor
October 14 2023 – Mike Shirinian and Dave Fansler slide back into the booth recalling flavors from yesteryear. On the Plate: Elbow Room Chefs Nick McCoy and Eric Rodriguez serve up a very unique dish, a freshly handmade pasta stuffed with butternut squash in hazelnut brown butter and more. The me…
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I Drink My Carbs
October 7 2023 – Mike Shirinian and Dave Fansler are back at the table sipping on some carbs. On the Plate: Chef Mike Vernon serves up Wagyu Short Rib cook with a pasta alongside a delicious gravy. The meal is paired with a bottle of an exclusive Restaurateurs' blend and Champagne The team …
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September 23 2023 - On To Chicago
Mike Shirinian and Dave Fansler are back talking about the Wind City. On the Plate: Elbow Room Chefs Nick McCoy and served up some a Potato Wrapped Halibut served over a Truffle Polenta. The meal was paired with a bottle of Calera Pinot Noir. The team talks The Chicago Restaurant Show, Chi-town…
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