The Fork Report w Neil Saavedra

Neil is sharing the joys of dining alone, BYE QR code menus, and is Al Capone the reason we have expiration dates on milk?  The Fork Reporter is breaking it down on KFI-AM640! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are talking to Lazy Dog CMO about their $5 Campfire Club. ALSO,  Neil  love cake! He knows how to zhuzh up box cake and he is sharing all his tips and tricks. PLUS, restaurateur,  Bob Spivak talks his book, Saved by a Blonde & a Chicken Pot Pie. It's all on KFIAM-640! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cont. Guest- Brian Palko, Regional Operations Director; and Samuel Alexander, Executive Chef of Lazy Dog Restaurants at LA LIVE. Chef Tyler Wells- Executive Chef of nationally-recognized LA restaurant All Time. Cont. with Chef Tyler Wells See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Technique of the Week: Bill Esparza Introduction. Jose Olmedo Panamanian Restuarant. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chef Odesa Rodrigues of Tainos LA, a Puerto Rican cloud kitchen.  https://la.eater.com/2023/2/15/23601383/tainos-puerto-rican-food-los-angeles-canoga-park-mofongos   Chef Jose Olmedo. Chef Odesa Rodrigues. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chef Moaz- Fathers Day Brunch at Melrose. Food deals for dad. Dad’s Day restaurant ideas in OC. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

30-year-old plus restaurant. Rubio’s Coastal Grill Close Dozens of Locations After Fast Food Wage Hike. CLEANING FRIDGE COILS. Wendy’s Saucy Nugg. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

So long QR codes. Costco Hot Dog Rumors. Zemin’s (May 31st was National Smile Day) special discount. Al Capone Milk Expiration date  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Technique of the Week- Essential Pots and Pans. Egg Price Soar. Trader Joes Parkking Lot See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Junk Fees. No Phones in Restuarants. Food Price Hikes. Eats Around LA. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Technique of the Week: Essential pot & Pans. Guest- JT Reed and Leslie Nguyen. Trader Joes Parkinzg Lot Scrabble See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest Jacklyn Mitosinka (My- Toe-Sink-A) - Polly's Pies. Guest- Wing Lam- Strawberry Festival. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Technique of the Week: Mother’s Day Brunch & Mother's Days Deals See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Neil talks Junk Fees, Phonesbeing banned in Restaurants, Mexican Cuisine in Fullerton, and Jack in the box! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Neil covers Welch’s Adult Cocktails and Arby's Specials. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Come to The Beach Festival to see all the amazing bands and me... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Technique of the Week: Prime Rib Tips. Melissa Luna - Egg N Bird. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A US couple decides to bring American grub to Italy. Wendy’s AI drive-thru. Joey Angelo- Cinco De Mayo / Margaritas via phone. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Crozier comes on to talk about the different things you can do in Glendora. Neil’s friend Kim gives him a special whiskey barrel before she moves away. Zelmin’s crew comes on to talk about Zelmin’s Minty Mouth, and Neil pitches Zelmin’s for Dogs with the Zelmins crew See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ed from Wendy’s brings a pretzel bun burger and orange dreamsicle float out for Neil to try, followed by some Wendy’s breakfast items. Neil talks about how he never sees salads at fast food restaurants anymore. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Neil is joined by Memo Torres of LA Taco to discuss the hardships of food journalism. Also, Neil tells us why we should avoid giving our kids Lunchables. Who knew excess sodium and lead in my food could be so delicious! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Neil is joined this hour by Amil Aaron of Genesis Bank, Javier Hernandez Pons of Maizona Cocina, and Kwini and Michael Reed of Poppy & Seed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Technique of the Week: Tips to Building the Best Burrito. Eating during the eclipse//Food mixed with medication//cookies See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest- Steve Dolinsky of Pizza City fest- the event takes place at LA Live, April 27 + 28.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Neil is talking all things garlic for Technique of the Week. Plus he talks to SoCal restaurateur legend Bob Spivak and his book, Saved by a Blonde & a Chicken Pot Pie: A Restaurateur’s Memoir. It's all on KFIAM-640! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.