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Episode 5: “The Best EFFEN Episode”

Interviews with Jim Beam Global Spirits Master Mixologist Bobby “G” Gleason and Chicago mixlogists

Running Time: 48:20

Chicago Foodcast

Episode Description: Episode 5 of Chicago Foodcast is “The Best EFFEN Episode,” as Archie and Bill head to the Hard Rock Hotel in Chicago for a big EFFEN bash, EFFEN vodka that is. The episode features discussion on top Chicago mixologists competing to make the tastiest concoctions with EFFEN, EFFEN Black Cherry and EFFEN Cucumber. Bill also sits down for an interview with Jim Beam Global Spirits Master Mixologist Bobby “G” Gleason, as well as three of Chicago’s top mixologists and bartenders. Sarah Kumley joins the guys for the episode, and brings Mike’s Hard Strawberry Lemonade for “Happy Hour.” She also displays her cupcake enthusiasm by making a batch of cupcakes from ThinkGeek’s new Zombie Cupcakes recipe book. On “Hey Fatty! Whatcha been eatin?” the trio talks Bleeding Heart Bakery, Park Grill, Meatyballs Mobile, SkrineChops and Owen & Engine.

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Music on the episode – Al Duvall’s “The Day Bartender” (more…)

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Episode 2: “Baconius Festivus Maximus”

Special coverage of Baconfest 2011

Running Time: 60:10

Chicago Foodcast

Episode Description: The follow up to the greatest debut in podcast history (according to undisclosed sources), the second episode of Chicago Foodcast delves into one of the most wonderful festivals known to man, Baconfest. Bill and Archie run down interviews with the event’s organizers, as well as chefs from Signature Room, Wow Bao, Nana, Quince, Park Grill, Meatyballs Mobile, RB Grill, Paddy Longs, Chizakaya and The Bristol, not to mention the proprietors of Bacon fragrance, Salted Caramel Company and Nonna Santi’s Biscotti. Bill and Archie also discuss their extensive sampling at the event, adding La Madia, Naha and Red Canary to the mix. They also talk about recent meals at Caffe Baci, Chicken Planet and Lumes Pancake House. They also delve into the recent Goose Island purchase. The “Snack Break!” segment debuts with Pop Chips, as well as “Hey, Fatty! Whatcha been eatin?”

Music on this episode – Scomber’s “Poke in the Eye (Pig Flu That Way)” via ccmixter. (more…)

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