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 with a Tequila Ponzu. Thea meal is paired with a bottle of Kosta Browne Chardonnay from Kosta Browne Winery. 

Union Oyster House

Barbara Lynch

Sam LaGrassa's 

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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 with a Tequila Ponzu. Thea meal is paired with a bottle of Kosta Browne Chardonnay from Kosta Browne Winery. 
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The Restaurateurs | Boston Inspirations

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 Co, Dave's topical cream and they guys answer listener emails.

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Mike Shirinian and Dave Fansler slide back into the 2 seater delving into Dave's Asian Addiction.  
On the plate: Hawaiian steak &amp; 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 Co, Dave's topical cream and they guys answer listener emails.
Send yours to <a href="mailto:Eat@KMJNow.com">Eat@KMJNow.com</a> 
Special shout out to <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kalejunkie/?hl=en">@KaleJunkie</a> on Instagram &amp; <a href="https://kalejunkie.com/">kalejunkie.com</a> 
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The Restaurateurs | Dave's Asian Addiction

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 David Arthur Vineyards alongside Mike & Dave’s favorite Sauvignon Blanc Peter Michael Winery in Calistoga.  

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Mike Shirinian and Dave Fansler are talking football, Tequilas &amp; 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 David Arthur Vineyards alongside Mike &amp; Dave’s favorite Sauvignon Blanc Peter Michael Winery in Calistoga.  
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The Restaurateurs | Bulldog Legend Kevin Sweeney

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, Fresno chilies, ginger, spicy mayo, wasabi aioli on crispy rice paper shell. The meal is paired with a crisp Chenin Blanc + Viognier from Pine Ridge Vinyards in Napa. 

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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, Fresno chilies, ginger, spicy mayo, wasabi aioli on crispy rice paper shell. The meal is paired with a crisp Chenin Blanc + Viognier from Pine Ridge Vinyards in Napa. 
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The Restaurateurs | Bar-B-Qaki

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. 

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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. 
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The Restaurateurs | Rob Saroyan Brings the Armenian Ammo

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. 

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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. 
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The Restaurateurs | Trump Burgers, Kamala Krabcakes, Phony Abalone

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.  

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.

The Restaurateurs | Taxes On Tips & Tipping In Advance

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 with cilantro rice.   

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 with cilantro rice.

The Restaurateurs | Jerry Cook from The California 911 Memorial Foundation

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".  

On the plate: Elbow Room Chef’s Eric and Nick plated up an amazing Veal shoulder that was pounded out and done almost like a caravan sandwich.  The meal is paired with some full bodied Parinet Spanish Wines.  

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".  
On the plate: Elbow Room Chef’s Eric and Nick plated up an amazing Veal shoulder that was pounded out and done almost like a caravan sandwich.  The meal is paired with some full bodied Parinet Spanish Wines.

The Restaurateurs | Agnes Saghatelian, Owner of Valley Lahvosh

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 fattening up for the cold weather.  

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 fattening up for the cold weather.

The Restaurateurs | Fatten Up for Winter

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