Stu Helm: Food Fan

The podcast above features me and Chef Tom LaFauci from Twisted Laurel Downtown Asheville talkin’ about food, Jabba The Hut, and holding hands while eating vegan chicken. Podcast Contents 00:00 - 03:40 INTRO: Love Ya! Yeah, We’ll Go With That.03:41 - 32:42 WHERE’D YA EAT? PT 1: Miyako House, Dilbar, Mikasa Criolla, Buxton Chicken Palace, La Bodega, Abeja’s House, Asheville Pizza South, Jimmy Bakes...

The podcast above features me and Chef Tom LaFauci from Twisted Laurel Downtown Asheville talkin’ about Seafood, plus a special guest interview with Chef Khan Kogure … Podcast Contents 00:00 - 01:35 INTRO: Hi Tom. Hi Stu.01:36 - 19:41 DUNNING KRUGER REPORT PT I: Top 10 Fish Pop Quiz19:51 - 42:02 BENTO BOXES: YamanekoBento1 Delivers the Goods!42:03 - 42:48 MANNA SPOT: Please Donate to MANNA Foodban...

The podcast above features me and Chef Tom LaFauci from Twisted Laurel Downtown Asheville swappin’ a couple of kitchen horror stories, teachin’ hard lessons, and talkin’ about where we ate… Podcast Contents 00:00 - 05:50 INTRO: Life of a Chef vs Life of Lazy Bum Named Stu05:51 - 09:58 CORRECTION: It’s Called the Noodle Shop 09:59 - 13:17 I BIT MY LIP REALLY HARD: And the Tale of the Tongue Pimple...

The podcast above features me and Chef Tom LaFauci from Twisted Laurel Downtown Asheville jus’ talkin’ ‘bout sauces and social media and where we ate… Podcast Contents 00:00 - 06:30 INTRO: Tour Talk & High Praise for Asheville6:31 - 13:00 CHEF TOM’S SEASONAL MENU: And The Old Standards13:10 - 18:13 SAUCE TALK: Sausage Gravy Saves the World18:15 - 29:53 WHERE’D YA EAT? Pie. Zaa and Joey’s Bagels ,...

The podcast above features me and Chef Tom LaFauci from Twisted Laurel Downtown Asheville jus’ talkin’ ‘bout food while experiencing technical difficulties… Podcast Contents 00:00 - 06:07 INTRO: Technical Difficulties & A Shout-Out to My Hairdresser06:08 - 13:57 TOPIC: The Trouble w/ TikTok13:46 - 20:50 UNSOLICITED ADVICE: Please Include Pictures… Good Pictures21:00 - 35:32 WHERE’D YA EAT? Tastee...

The podcast above features just me this time, because Chef Tom and I could not make our schedules mesh. I hope you enjoy it anyways! Podcast Contents 00:00 - 01:35 INTRO - Solo Stu01:36 - 17:10 SNACKS - Shrankflation and Growflation17:11 - 17:56 MANNA SPOT - Please Donate to MANNA Foodbank Here 17:57 - 29:23 CONTROVERSY: If True, Horrible29:24 - 38:10 WHERE’D YA EAT? - Tupelo Honey , Jack of the W...

The podcast above features me and Chef Tom LaFauci from Twisted Laurel Downtown Asheville jus’ talkin’ ‘bout food Podcast Contents 00:00 - 01:42 INTRO: Chef Tom Had a Bad Day01:43 - 32:15 FOOD HOLIDAYS: A Big Month for Peanut Lovers 32:16 - 33:00 MANNA SPOT: Please Donate to MANNA Foodbank Here .33:01 - 53:41 WHERE’D YA EAT? Miyako House , Pupuseria Patty’s , Dilbar , Bee Thai Kitchen , French Bro...

The podcast above features me and Chef Tom LaFauci from Twisted Laurel Downtown Asheville jus’ talkin’ ‘bout food and savin’ the world and stuff like that… Podcast Contents 00:00 - 05:19 INTRO - Gettin’ Busy in Downtown Asheville05:20 - 23:40 YDGBADAI - Be Nice Y’all, Even if You Didn’t Like Something 23:41 - 24:26 MANNA SPOT - Please Donate to MANNA Foodbank Here 24:27 - 33:23 SAUCE TALK - Chicke...

The podcast above mostly features me listing a lot of things, and my co-host Chef Tom from Twisted Laurel Downtown Asheville indulging me in that. Podcast Contents 00:00 - 03:23 INTRO: Butter, Wine, Salt & Pepper03:24 - 18:50 FEB FOOD HOLIDAYS: From Tater Tot Day to Edamame Day18:51 - 34:10 STOOBIES: From Burgers to Kwek Kwek34:20 - 40:27 THE BIG LIST: 34 Restaurants in 31 Days40:30 - 41:15 MANNA...

The podcast above features me and Chef Tom from Twisted Laurel Downtown Asheville talking about eating and cooking and Julia Child (not) being a spy for the CIA. Podcast Contents 00:00 - 00:31 INTRO: (audio glitch > skip to 00:32) 00:32 - 04:45 REMINISCING ABOUT FOOD04:45 - 21:35 WHERE’D YA EAT? Good Hot Fish , PennyCup , Farewell , Pollen , Times Bar , Sabora and thee best Cuban I’ve ever had, Be...

The podcast above features me and Chef Tom talking mostly about Sauce ‘n’ Sanders… Colonel Sanders. Yes, the fried chicken guy. He’s a trip. Also, Chef Drew from Asheville Pizza South stops by with his Pizza of the Month! Podcast Contents 00:00 - 00:50 INTRO: Howdy from Asheville, Western North Carolina00:51 - 06:00 THE PIZZA GUY IS HERE: The Chopped Cheese Pizza06:10 - 08:48 REVIEW: Farewell Turn...

The podcast above features me and Chef Tom LaFauci talking about my Stoobies, and other fun stuff Podcast Contents 00:00 - 02:30 INTRO: Chef No Beard Scares The Children02:30 - 11:25 SOMEONE IS PAYING ATTENTION: Tom & I Talk About Awards11:25 - 28:00 STOOBIE NOMS I: A Deep Fried Shoe with Cheese & Sauce?28:15 - 28:42 MANNA SPOT - Please Donate to MANNA Here .28:43 - 42:31 WHERE’D YA EAT? Bone & Br...

The podcast above features Chef Tom’s second time in the co-captain’s seat, and we had a good old time cooking at home, eating pizza, having COVID, a-gain, and a lot more. If you have time to listen, I hope you will enjoy! Podcast Contents 00:00 - 09:51 INTRO: Checkin’ In w/ Chef Tom09:52 - 13:05 EXTENDED SHOUT-OUT: Pie. Zaa Pizza13:06 - 22:00 SOMETIMES I COOK AT HOME: NYE Surf & Turf22:40 - 28:05...

The podcast above features my second “Co-Host Try-Out” with my good friend Chef Tom LaFauci sitting in the seat once occupied by Chef Joe Scully back in the day. Podcast Contents 00:00 - 03:17 INTRO: Remembering Chef Joe03:27 - 17:15 INTERVIEW: Co-Host Tryouts Part 2 w/ Chef Tom LaFauci17:15 - 24:16 FOOD TRADITIONS: What Snapdragon and Jarts Have in Common24:19 - 30:42 WHY HUNKS OF MEAT? And other...

The podcast above features my first “Co-Host Try-Out” with my friend Jeff Anderson, who’s a great guy, and has been part of our local food scene in one way or another ever since forever. I hope you enjoy Jeff’s contribution! I’ll be testing out some other possible co-hosts in the coming weeks, and hopefully I’ll find one or more people who can keep this show from being the sound of my voice for an...

Podcast Contents… 00:00 - 5:05 INTRO: What Thanksgiving Means to Me 5:15 - 25:06 INTERVIEW: Chef Alex Bax from Feta Flav Food Truck 25:16 - 35:55 REVIEWS: The Worthy Baker & French Broad Pantry 36:37 - 56:55 X-MAS IN ASHEVILLE: Grove Arcade , Hemmingway’s Cuba , Madam Clutterbucket’s , Lexington Park Antiques , L.O.F.T. , The Cottage Collections , chocolate shops, Botanist & Barrel , and Cultivate...

Podcast Contents 00:00 - 5:43 INTRO: I had an Arepa from Little Chango 5:53 - 18:14 INTERVIEW: Kara Irani from MANNA Foodbank 18:14 - 22:37 PACK SQUARE NEEDS LOVE 22:47 - 33:13 FORK AROUND & FIND OUT: Paddy & I Went to Brasilia 33:23 - 40:40 REVIEWS: Yum , Mikasa , Zella’s Self-Guided Mini-Tour 40:41 - 44:15 UNSOLICITED ADVICE: Get Downtown While You Can 44:16 - 46:06 TAKE A FOOD TOUR: Surprise Fi...

Podcast Contents 00:00 - 18:00 INTRO: Stoobies & Buxton, impossible meatloaf, Christmas is coming 18:10 - 32:30 REVIEWS: Sweets & Seats, Session Cafe, OWL bakery, Bargello, Green Tea Sushi, & Olde London Road Food Truck 32:40- 37:15 ROAD TRIP to New York Butcher Shoppe 37:15 - 44:42 PIZZA GUY! Korean Beef 44:52 - 52:08 PIZZA REVIEWS & GOOD BYES REVIEWS : I stopped into Bear's Smokehouse BBQ on my...

Podcast Contents Talkin’ about soda pop and other drinkable delights with Ben Colvin from Devil’s Foot Beverage Company & Friend of The Devil Craft Cocktails , plus … 00:00 - 6:50 INTRO: Stoobies & Such 6:59 - 29:30 INTERVIEW: Ben Colvin w/ Devil’s Foot 29:40- 34:10 UNSOLICITED ADVICE: The Chicken Curry & Seafood Scam 34:20 - 47:24 MESSAGES FROM THE FOLLOWERS: Magic Mushrooms & More 47:34 - 55:18...

Podcast Contents Talkin’ about food and local marketing with Ellen Stroud from Asheville Radio Group , as well as eatin’ meat + three with my mom and her friend Deb at a brand new, old school, diner style restaurant that Ellen suggested called Deep South Kitchen , as well as some sad good byes, unsolicited advice, and a visit from the Pizza Guy! * 00:00 - 5:36 INTRO: Breaking News * 5:46 - 34:56 I...

Podcast Contents Talkin’ about food with my fellow podcasters Max Trujilo and Matt Weiss of NC Food & Beverage Podcast , who are reimagining their successful “Bubbles & Brisket” festival for October with “ Bubbles & Brats ” happening right here in Candler, WNC! Also, I reviewed some restaurants, at home and abroad! * 00:00 - 10:25 INTRO: 1 Person 3 Stop Asian-themed Food Tour * 10:35 - 40:45 INTER...

Podcast Contents Talkin’ about feelin’ good about the things we put in our bodies, with Wren Lizabeth from Mertails Elixirs and the NOHM Collective ! Also, musing about food competitions out loud to myself, plus Unsolicited Advice, TWO Pizza Guys, and some old breaking news. * 00:00 - 2:30 INTRO Should We Do a Rib Rumble? * 2:40 - 36:00 INTERVIEW: Wren Lizabeth from Mertails Elixirs & NOHM Collect...

Podcast Contents Talkin' about three new restaurants and two old ones with one of my favorite people and one of the best chefs in Asheville, Chef Jacob “ 7 Days a Week ” Sessoms from Table , All Day Darling , and the soon-to-open restaurants of the Radical Hotel in the River Arts District. * 00:00 - 7:14 INTRO: Corrections, Chow Chow, Darë Vegan Cheese, Botanist & Barrel, Downtown is Waiting… * 7:...

Podcast Contents Talkin' about working in bars and kitchens and food trucks with Crystal Capettini, the owner of the Burger Bar and Handlebar Bar & Grill , along with the crew from Altamont North & Altamont West about real good, cheap food and why we fuckin’ love it! * 00:00 - 12:37 INTRO: Chow Chow & The Future of Festivals * 12:47 - 37:10 INTERVIEW: Crystal Capettini & The Altamont Drew * 37:58...

Podcast Contents Talkin' about life in the restaurant biz, with a 30 year veteran of professional kitchens, my friend & my Chef of the Year winner from 2022, as well as my two-time Burger of the Year winner, Chef Tom LaFauci from Twisted Laurel Downtown Asheville . * 00:00 - 10:10 INTRO: West Asheville: Neng Jr’s & Leo’s House of Thirst Reviews * 10:20 - 39:55 INTERVIEW: Chef Tom LaFauci, from Twi...