Stu Helm: Food Fan

THE LAST PODCAST This is the very last episode of the Food Fans Radio Show & Podcast and was originally recorded on 07/06/2025 with my usual co-host Chef Tom LaFauci from Twisted Laurel Downtown Asheville … ..and on 07/04/2025 my original co-host Chef Joe Scully of Chestnut and Corner Kitchen… 00:00 - 00:45 THEME SONG: Cheesewagon by The Derita Sisters 00:46 - 06:11 INTRO: Let’s Banter! (w/ Shout-...

THE PODCAST The podcast above was originally recorded on 07/28/2025 with my usual co-host Chef Tom LaFauci from Twisted Laurel Downtown Asheville … 00:00 - 05:24 INTRO: Climate Change & Cognitive Behavioral Therapy05:25 - 10:44: ANNOUNCEMENT: Putting A Cap On This Baby10:45 - 11:25 MANNA SPOT: Please Donate to MANNA Foodbank 11:26 - 32:37 FOODIE GAMES: How Many, Name That Sandwich & Lightening Rou...

THE PODCAST The podcast above was originally recorded on 07/26/2025… 00:00 - 02:04 INTRO: Stu Flying Solo, Mostly02:05 - 05:45 CORRECTIONS: No Theme Song And Latin Fare at Tienda El Quetzal 05:46 - 18:55 WHERE’D YA EAT PART 1: The Rhu , Old Europe , Mamacitas , Wadadli Desserts , Cúrate , Miyako House , Mother & Dram 18:56 - 26:30 THE PIZZA GUY! Beer City Pizza ’s Saucy Hawg is Back!26:31 - 34:26...

THE PODCAST The podcast above was originally recorded on 07/07/2025 with my usual co-host Chef Tom LaFauci from Twisted Laurel Downtown Asheville … 00:00 - 09:20 INTRO: Sneaky Busy Thursday, 4th of July Friday & Bananas Saturday09:21 - 11:10 EMPATHY FOR TEXAS: And Our Friends Here in North Carolina12:11 - 22:01 ROAD TRIP: Marshall Is Open!22:02 - 24:00 OTTO INTERRUPTION: Coco Update24:01 - 24:53 M...

THE PODCAST The podcast above was originally recorded on 06/30/2025 with Debbie Sprouse & Vance Goodman from Meals on Wheels, Chef Mike Reppert from Blackbird Restaurant, and Greg Garrison (not pictured) from The Hop Ice Cream… 00:00 - 00:42 INTRO: Solo Intro00:43 - 29:34 INTERVIEW: Debbie & Vance From Meals On Wheels ABC 29:35 - 31:18 WPVM SPOT Please Donate to WPVM RADIO ASHEVILLE 31:19 - 42:23...

THE PODCAST The podcast above was originally recorded on 06/23/2025 with my usual co-host Chef Tom LaFauci from Twisted Laurel Downtown Asheville … 00:00 - 02:52 INTRO: We’re Hot, But Trying To Adjust, Until We Die 02:53 - 07:34 Patio Life: The High End of Yes, The Low End of No07:25 - 13:34 CORRECTIONS: Misquotes, Misidentifications & Pissed Off Trekkies13:35 - 31:19 DUNNING KRUGER REPORT: Water...

THE PODCAST The podcast above was originally recorded on 06/16/2025 with my usual co-host Chef Tom LaFauci from Twisted Laurel Downtown Asheville … 00:00 - 03:33 INTRO: A Visit From The Health Inspector03:34 - 06:19 CORRECTIONS: People Will Eat Anything & Everything06:20 - 12:47 FOODIE NEWS: Courtesy Of The Ashvegas Hot Sheet - Birdie’s Pizza , Svitlana’s Kitchen , Asheville Forager , And A Myster...

THE PODCAST The podcast above was originally recorded on 06/09/2025 with my usual co-host Chef Tom LaFauci from Twisted Laurel Downtown Asheville … 00:00 - 04:43 INTRO: Risking His Life & The Lives Of Others04:44 - 07:34 SNOOKIE’S HOUSE: Breaking Up & The Jersey Shore07:35 - 15:51 WHERE’D YA EAT, NEW JERSEY: Park Place Diner , Bagels-4-U , Espo’s Restaurant & Bar , and Randazzo Pastry Shop 15:52 -...

THE PODCAST The podcast above was originally recorded on 06/03/2025 with my usual co-host Chef Tom LaFauci from Twisted Laurel Downtown Asheville … 00:00 - 06:06 INTRO: Downtown Is Abuzz & It Fells Good To Be Busy06:07 - 23:21 FOOD NEWS: Hot Off The Ashvegas Hot Sheet featuring Zella’s Deli & Restaurant, All Day Darling, Crusco, Piccolina, Oriental Pavilion, Citi Grill, Jersey South Bagels, The RA...

THE PODCAST The podcast above was originally recorded on 05/26/2025 with my usual co-host Chef Tom LaFauci from Twisted Laurel Downtown Asheville … 00:00 - 12:48 INTRO: Otto, Coco, and Cooking Squeazles12:49 - 25:30 WHERE’D YA EAT? Refinery in the Foundry Hotel , Potential New Boyfriend , Character Study , Old Europe , Luminosa , Table , Wildwood Still , Miyako House , and Twisted Laurel Downtown...

THE PODCAST The podcast above was originally recorded on 05/19/2025 with my usual co-host Chef Tom LaFauci from Twisted Laurel Downtown Asheville … 00:00 - 04:26 INTRO: Tourists, Day-Trippers & Locals Are All Coming to WNC04:27 - 07:52 BOUNCE BACK: Red Stag Grill , Forestry Camp & Baby Bull 07:53 - 25:22 FOODIE GAMES: These Are Not Those25:23 - 26:14 MANNA SPOT: Please Donate to MANNA Foodbank 26:...

THE PODCAST The podcast above was originally recorded on 05/05/2025 with my usual co-host Chef Tom LaFauci from Twisted Laurel Downtown Asheville … 00:00 - 02:10 INTRO: Tom Is Traumatized By Cinco D’Mayo & St. Paddy’s Day02:11 - 04:35 TALKING ABOUT THE WEATHER: And Having Faith In The Future04:36 - 06:35 OUTDOOR SEATING: Livin’ The Patio Life 90 Days A Year06:36 - 09:03 WOBBLY TABLES: And The Ashe...

THE PODCAST The podcast above was originally recorded on 04/28/2025 with my usual co-host Chef Tom LaFauci from Twisted Laurel Downtown Asheville … 00:00 - 05:51 PREAMBLE: Stu Eats Rocky’s From KickBack 05:52 - 14:57 WHERE’D YA EAT? Baba Nahm , Franny’s Farmacy + Potential New Boyfriend With A Nod To Simple Cafe14:58 - 22:21 INTRO: Does Anyone Wanna Be Tom’s Sous Chef?22:22 - 25:38 WE’RE STILL HER...

THE PODCAST The podcast above was originally recorded on 04/15/2025… 00:00 - 01:14 INTRO: It Me01:15 - 05:15 FOOD NEWS: Asheville’s Finest Deli05:16 - 05:56 MANNA SPOT: Please Donate to MANNA Foodbank 05:58 - 09:57 PUKE REVIEW: I’ll Probably Never Go Back09:58 - 18:55 WHERE’D YA EAT? Franklin Pizza Tavern18:56 - 23:38 7TH HEAVEN: The Wildwood Still Rooftop Is Very Exciting!23:39 - 28:01 PEANUT BUT...

THE PODCAST The podcast above was originally recorded on 04/09/2025 with my occasional co-host Paddy Riels from Asheville Food Tours … 00:00 - 07:48 INTRO: What’s A Junket? Featuring Modesto and Black Bear BBQ 07:49 - 13:08 TASTE ‘25 WRAP-UP Prt 1: AFT Representing at The Taste of Asheville13:09 - 15:53 AB TECH STUDENTS: And The Story Of North Meats South 14:53 - 23:38 TASTE ‘25 WRAP-UP Prt 2: See...

THE PODCAST The podcast above was originally recorded on 04/02/2025 with my usual co-host Chef Tom LaFauci from Twisted Laurel Downtown Asheville … 00:00 - 05:17 INTRO: Gettin’Ready To Get Ready To Get Back To Gettin’ Back05:18 - 08:11 CORRECTIONS: Sand Hill & Tom’s Points 08:12 - 10:49 MORE BAD NEWS: Avian Flu Decimates Cadbury Bunny Flock10:50 - 13:45 WEMO: Eggs Reach A Weak-Steady13:46 - 31:55...

THE PODCAST The podcast above was originally recorded on 03/24/2025 with my usual co-host Chef Tom LaFauci from Twisted Laurel Downtown Asheville … 00:00 - 00:00 INTRO: Another Long Day For The Chef / Spring Menu Roll Out00:00 - 00:00 THINGS ARE LOOKING UP: A Big Ol’ Raviolo00:00 - 00:00 WHERE’D YA EAT: Fahrenheit Pizza & Cava 00:00 - 00:00 EGGPLANT INTERLUDE: We Both Love Eggplant00:00 - 00:00 WH...

THE PODCAST The podcast above was originally recorded on 03/17/2025 with my usual co-host Chef Tom LaFauci from Twisted Laurel Downtown Asheville … 00:00 - 05:29 INTRO: Bold New Moves05:30 - 09:03 PIZZA WEEK RECAP: How Was It? You Tell Me!09:04 - 09:58 CORRECTIONS: The Official Number Was Sixteen09:59 - 14:29 THE TOMFATHER: And His Inner Circle Of Favorites14:30 - 17:50 116 SQUARE INCHES: The Life...

THE PODCAST The podcast above was originally recorded on 03/03/2025 with my usual co-host Chef Tom LaFauci from Twisted Laurel Downtown Asheville … 00:00 - 02:07 INTRO: Chef Is Presentable02:08 - 03:44 RESTAURANT WEEK: Part Deux Was A Bit Of A Dud03:45 - 06:20 SOCON WAS GOOD: Stu’s Watching Sports w/ Brooms06:21 - 14:33 HARD TURN, NO SEGUE: Top 5 Things That A Chef Needs To Know14:34 - 15:14 MANNA...

THE PODCAST The podcast above was originally recorded on 02/24/2025 with my usual co-host Chef Tom LaFauci from Twisted Laurel Downtown Asheville . To listen live every Friday at 5pm, tune in to WPVM 103.7fm ! 00:00 - 04:58 INTRO: Robbing Banks & Committing Grand Theft Auto04:59 - 12:42 TOMATOES & POTATOES: Not Poisonous12:43 - 13:23 MANNA SPOT: Please Donate to MANNA Foodbank 13:24 - 22:40 THE PR...

THE PODCAST The podcast above was originally recorded on 02/19/2025 with my usual co-host Chef Tom LaFauci from Twisted Laurel Downtown Asheville … 00:00 - 04:10 INTRO: Chef Doesn’t Want His Name On A Label04:11 - 12:08 IN THE MOUNTAIN FLOOD PLAIN: Corner Kitchen & Fig12:09 - 13:29 CORRECTIONS: Many Mistakes, One Correction13:30 - 14:10 MANNA SPOT: Please Donate to MANNA Foodbank 14:11 - 23:39 THE...

THE PODCAST The podcast above was originally recorded on 02/10/2025 with my usual co-host Chef Tom LaFauci from Twisted Laurel Downtown Asheville … 00:00 - 04:55 INTRO: Super Bowl Sunday, Kendrick Lamar & Other Topics04:56 - 09:24 GONE TOO SOON: Remembering Chef Brian Canipelli09:25 - 12:36 CRUDE LANGUAGE: Effing This and Effing That 12:37 - 19:40 CRUDE FOODS: From Puttanesca To Coglioni Di Mulo19...

THE PODCAST The podcast above was originally recorded on 02/03/2025 with my usual co-host Chef Tom LaFauci from Twisted Laurel Downtown Asheville . To listen live every Friday at 5pm, tune in to WPVM 103.7fm ! 00:00 - 04:39 INTRO: Chef Had A Day & A Sign Of Neighborliness04:40 - 10:06 THE PRICE OF EGGS: And Other Bad Things10:07 - 12:22 DOES IT HAVE EGGS? If It Has An Egg On Top, It Has Eggs12:23...

THE PODCAST The podcast above was originally recorded on 01/27/2025 with my usual co-host Chef Tom LaFauci from Twisted Laurel Downtown Asheville … 00:00 - 01:50 INTRO: Historic, Hopefully In A Good Way01:51 - 10:45 HAIL MARY: A Great Burger In A Familiar Place10:46 - 15:56 TASTEE NO MORE: The Many Phases Of Tastee Diner15:57 - 26:43 NAME THAT PASTA GAME: Tom Chef Knows Things26:44 - 35:41 ASHEVIL...

THE PODCAST The podcast above was originally recorded on 01/22 & 1/23 2025 without my usual co-host Chef Tom LaFauci from Twisted Laurel Downtown Asheville , so once again, it’s just me doin’ the best that I can… with the tools that I have… 00:00 - 01:34 INTRO: Shout Out to My Co-Host01:35 - 06:44 RAMBLIN’ ON: Michigan, Snow, Snow, Snow & Airport Hotels06:45 - 19:55 WHERE’D YA EAT: U.P. EDITION! B...