The holidays are a time for giving. In this episode we talk with James Beard Award winning Chef Justin Aprahamian of Sanford and Erik Koepnick of The Guest House about how chefs in Milwaukee give back by feeding the homeless.
We also chat about family Thanksgiving traditions, including our favorite Thanksgiving dishes. Get the recipe for Chef Aprahamian's favorite holiday pilaf here.
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Upcoming Episodes
The Mystique of the truffle: An odoriferous episode with Mushroom Mike
Earthy. Pricey. Irresistible. On this week's podcast, we sit down with Mike Jozwik (Mushroom Mike) to pick his brain about one of the world's most indulgent foods: truffles. We'll dig deep, dispelling myths, exploring the world of truffle cultivation and discussing what makes these earthy fungi some of the best things on earth.
Service is a two way street: A lesson in hospitality with Joshua Wolter
What do you expect from front-of-house employees when you eat in a restaurant? Are those expectations realistic? In this episode, co-hosts Matt Mueller and Lori Fredrich chat with service industry veteran, Joshua Wolter, about the good, the bad and the ugly in terms of great service. We'll discuss challenges, expectations and the ways in which restaurant personnel strive to make customers' experiences the best possible.
As a passionate champion of the local dining scene, Lori has reimagined the restaurant critic's role into that of a trusted dining concierge, guiding food lovers to delightful culinary discoveries and memorable experiences.
Lori is an avid cook whose accrual of condiments and spices is rivaled only by her cookbook collection. Her passion for the culinary industry was birthed while balancing A&W root beer mugs as a teenage carhop, fed by insatiable curiosity and fueled by the people whose stories entwine with every dish. Lori is the author of two books: the "Wisconsin Field to Fork" cookbook and "Milwaukee Food". Her work has garnered journalism awards from entities including the Milwaukee Press Club. In 2024, Lori was honored with a "Top 20 Women in Hospitality to Watch" award by the Wisconsin Restaurant Association.
When she’s not eating, photographing food, writing or planning for TV and radio spots, you’ll find Lori seeking out adventures with her husband Paul, traveling, cooking, reading, learning, snuggling with her cats and looking for ways to make a difference.
