Frenchie's Friends Podcast presented by Green Cheek Beer Company

Brian and I are back on location this time we have landed at Everywhere Brewery in Orange! On August 4th, 2023, Everywhere will celebrate their One Year Anniversary and the FF Podcast Presented by Green Cheek Beer wanted to celebrate them! Jeremy Grinkey and Keith Pumilia who are part of the ownership group join the cast to discuss the idea of going out on their own, love of food, love of beer, lo...

Your Native Son! The Frenchie's Friends Podcast presented by Green Cheek Beer is back!!  Brian and I make a stop to  @nativesonoc in #santaana  for some great beer and crab cakes! Owner @jonbonfon (Jon Sanchez) gives us a taste of what @nativesonoc and his two other locations have to offer! Enjoy the 🌞 and @nativesonoc on this great rooftop spot for friends and family!!

THE RANCH Restaurant and Saloon in Anaheim, California is one of the premiere dining establishments in all of Southern California.  It's Prime Steaks rival the best anywhere while it's award winning wine program is second to none.  But now THE RANCH Restaurant and Saloon has added top shelf spirits to it's portfolio! Brian and I take a road trip to THE RANCH Restaurant and Saloon an...

Cheeky #3 is finally here!  After long hours and A LOT of blood, sweat and tears, Brian Rausso and Evan Price have opened up their newest Green Cheek Beer location in Sunset Beach!  I paid a visit on Industry Night to celebrate the occasion and Brian and I had a chance to talk with Ebony, who is the new manager in Sunset Beach and Jeremy Grinkey, who just opened up Everywhere Brewing Company! Chee...

1886 - A true Hub for the City of Orange! Opened just before the pandemic hit, @1886brewingco has quickly established itself as a place for #cityoforange residents can drink great craft beer, enjoy a creative menu, and watch a game! But @1886brewingco is the last thing from a sports bar. A beautiful environment has been created that welcomes beer lovers, foodies and families! The name comes from t...

When Brian and I paid a visit to Harley in Laguna Beach to talk with owner Chef Greg Daniel, it was very evident you were in for a unique experience.  The space is two stories, open concept, and has windows from floor to ceiling giving it a Northern Cal feel. But the fact he's located on Mermaid street brings you right back to Laguna!  Comfort food like Fried Chicken, Mac n Cheese and Biscuit...

Welcome to a Frenchie's Friendsmas Feast featuring Docent Brewery on location at Heritage Barbecue! Yes Brian and I take a road trip to San Juan Capistrano to say hello to good friend Danny Castillo and are joined by the two Brian's from Docent (Brian Hendon and Bryan Giesen)! Docent is San Juan Capistrano's first brewery and public house and has taken on a  responsibility to give t...

This is true a family success story!  Meet Dave and Bree, who during the pandemic, were experimenting with making different types of bread that ended up being quite delicious. One loaf was sold, the word was out, and FKN Bread became a local favorite. Their home business has now moved into a storefront in San Juan Capistrano and the word continues spread! Incredible sourdough has grown into pastri...

On the latest edition of the Frenchie's Friends Podcast presented by Green Cheek Beer, Brian and I talk with Sean Haggerty, owner and founder of Protector Brewery in San Diego and an American Veteran.  A Navy Seal for over a decade, Sean tells us how the idea for San Diego's first organic brewery came out of the need for a cold beer while fighting in Iraq.  Get ready for stories about hi...

Come drink with us under the trees in Mammoth!  Brian and I travel to Mammoth Lakes for the 25th Annual Bluesapalooza where great beer, food and music meet the Eastern Sierras!  What a great day meeting incredible brewers and sampling beer from all over California.  On this latest edition of the Podcast, Brian and I chat with Victor Lester, Head Brewer at Mammoth Brewing Company, Steven Hicks, Hea...

On our latest episode, Bar manager Isle Anderson and Chef Albert from Landers Liquor Bar in San Clemente join Brian and I to talk about this cool concept that has made it's way from Costa Mesa to the beach of SC!  Craft cocktails, local brews, gourmet food, a vintage inspired clothing store and ocean views all rolled into one....It truly doesn't get any better than this!  Oh and make sur...

Wil Dee joins Brian and I on our latest podcast and you are sure to find out as we did that he has to be the most interesting man in Orange County!  He's the co-founder of Chapman Crafted and also owns Haven Craft Kitchen + Bar and Provisions Deli & Bottleshop all located in Old Towne Orange!  He discusses his incredibly interesting story of working at pretty much every bar and restaurant...

Brian and I got Wrecked on the beach...and man was it fun!  We took the Podcast on the road to Sea Legs at the Beach located right on the sand at the Bolsa Chica Beach where Robert Jon and the Wreck were playing under the Southern California sun in front of a packed house!  Robert Jon Burrison and Henry James were kind enough to join us between sets to talk about finally playing in front of a live...

14 years ago Larry Houser joined forces with John Skehan and Holly Hana to bring a love of New Orleans cuisine to Fullerton.  Ever since Bourbon Street has been a staple for the Bourbon behind the bar, the authentic food on the table and the buzzing nightlife once the sun goes down! Larry joins Brian and I to talk about the success of Bourbon Street, the Bowery Pies (a family pizza place he opened...

On the latest episode of the Podcast, Brian and I head to Surf City not in search of the best waves, but the best Spirits!  Surf City Still Works opened its doors in 2017 becoming Huntington Beach's first independent craft distillery.  In a "what now" moment several years ago, co-founders Elena and Josh Kornoff decided to follow a passion and forge a road in HB no one had done befor...

You know when you meet someone for the first time and instantly you feel happy?  That is how I describe our next guest on the Podcast.  Yolanda Quam is co-owner of The Fuel Shack in San Clemente.  After spending 25 years in the medical profession, she wanted to see what else was out there for her and let her love for food and laughter lead the way to her dream. Brian and I smile from the beginning...

Alcohol infused cupcakes...need I say more!  Get to Hapa Cakes! What an incredible combination created by 2 incredible ladies 8 years ago.  Hanayo Martin and Akemi Simpson came up with the concept while students at Cal State Fullerton and now they have 2 locations, one in downtown Fullerton and another in Brea!  Trust me, these treats are the perfect way to end your day (or start your weekend!) an...

The first line on the website for Robert Jon and the Wreck that describes the band reads, "Robert Jon & The Wreck are a double shot of southern rock with a blues chaser."  I couldn't have said it better myself...so I didn't!  Robert Jon joins the Podcast to talk about the group that was put together back in 2011 and has been soaring ever since.  They have been called one of...

Baseball is back and so are the Halos and David Fletcher!  Since making his big league debut in 2018, the kid from Cypress High and Loyola Marymount has become one of the most versatile players in the game and a fan favorite! The Angels do it all guy joins the latest Podcast to talk vegan chicken nuggets, a new Tesla, competition with his younger brother and of course some hardball!

There's never a bad time for an incredible burger...right?  If you're looking for the ultimate burger fix, go no further then Hammer Burger!  Kevin Hammons who's the head brewer at Gunwhale in Orange and Costa Mesa, is taking his backyard smash burger creation to the people.  Kevin along with partner Curtis Scheetz join the latest podcast to introduce us all to Hammer Burger!  We ta...

Jose Mota is a man of many talents - He has amazing knowledge and insights to the game of baseball, he's an incredible broadcaster, father and now grandfather....and the list goes on!  But did you know that Jose is a foodie?  Yes he has great talents in the kitchen and has his taste buds on the pulse of the best food and coffee when he hits the road!  Jose joins Brian and I on this Podcast to...

Hampus Lindholm of the Anaheim Ducks helps us kick off the new year and our 2nd season of the Frenchie's Friends Podcast presented by Green Cheek Beer Company.  But as hockey finally gets underway, we wanted to chat with the Swede about his skill in the kitchen, not on the ice.  Hampus talks his love of food, favorite recipes, travel and what he would cook to impress!  Oh, he also tells us wh...

So excited to have, Chef Jo Jo Doyle, the Executive Chef and Director of Operations at Honda Center, as our next guest on the #FrenchiesFriends Podcast presented by Green Cheek Beer Company.  He as traveled an incredible culinary journey that has taken him through South Florida, the US Open, and Churchill Downs and has ultimately brought him to Orange County!  He joins us to talk great beer, food...

Funk music can be described as a groovy, earthy vibe which is only part of the way to describe Jara Harris, the founder of Slapbak and our next guest on the #FrenchiesFriends Podcast presented by Green Cheek Beer Co.  One of five siblings, Harris moved from Compton to Mission Viejo when he was six months old and was playing drums in the family band by the age of 4 and has spent the rest of his lif...

The #FrenchiesFriends Podcast presented by Green Cheek Beer Company hits the road for the very first time bringing you a video cast from Heritage Barbecue in San Juan Capistrano!  Kent and Brian are joined by Heritage co-owner Daniel Castillo and Green Cheek co-owner and master brewer Evan Price.  The first time Daniel was a guest, his restaurant was still on paper, but not anymore!  The four talk...