Monday, February 15, 2010

The Steve Paternoster Show Episode 9: February 13, 2010

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Steve Paternoster sits down with Ron Steiner of the Italian Film Festival in Albuquerque to chat about benefiting the community and enjoying classic and contemporary Italian films. Proceeds from the festival will go to benefit the UNM Children's Hospital.

The 4th Annual Italian Film Festival lasts through February 21, 2010! Click here to visit the official website.

Also, Steve and Robert discuss the new administration in Albuquerque, and dishes dirt about recent upheavals in the State Investment Council, Andrew Cuomo's investigation, and Scalo "Behind the Scenes."

Dining 505 Archives: June 27, 2009

June 27, 2009: Kevin Jakell

Steve is joined by Kevin Jakell from St. Claire Winery and Bistro to discuss the National Restaurant Association's analysis of today's economy and its effect on America's restaurants. Steve and Kevin also swap stories while comparing restaurant scars and war tattoos.

Tuesday, February 9, 2010

The Steve Paternoster Show Episode 8: February 6, 2010

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Another installment in The Steve Paternoster Show, the weekly radio show on KIVA 1550 AM, New Mexico's New Talk Radio! Steve and his weekly panel discuss the issues, problems, and rewards of owning a small business in New Mexico.

Gross receipts tax can be a pain, especially over the Holidays: Steve talks about what it's like to give $20,000 of Holiday revenue to Uncle Sam. Also, Steve and his panel talk about First Thursdays on Nob Hill, the state and survival of restaurants across the country, and a possible "gun owner's special" to mark changing laws in Albuquerque.

Dining 505 Archives: June 20, 2009

June 20, 2009: Dustin Hoffman, Carol Wight
Dustin Hoffman returns to chat about whether fast food restaurants are to blame for poor health in the United States. Carol Wight, CEO of the New Mexico Restaurant Association (NMRA), talks working with the City of Albuquerque towards a comprehensive health grading system for restaurants.

The Steve Paternoster Show Episode 6: January 16, 2010

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Robert Monroe of O'Niell's pub joins Steve to talk about our host's recent trip to Denver, CO, and the unexpected "growth" industry taking over in New Mexico's neighboring state. Also, the economy and the State deficit is on Steve and Robert's minds.

Banks, politics, and sordid details of certain small town mayors getting into fistfights are just a few topics in this spicy discussion. One of the best so far!

Monday, February 8, 2010

The Steve Paternoster Show Episode 7: January 23, 2010

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John Phinizy of the new P'Tit Louis Bistro on 2nd and Gold, Downtown, joins Steve and Robert to talk about news both good and bad for New Mexico small business. Steve talks about his trip to Santa Fe representing New Mexico Amigos for the opening of the State legislature and an annual luncheon with the Governor.

Robert talks about the new O'Niell's location opening on Juan Tabo and Candeleria in Albuquerque, and the difficulties involved with securing property for a small business. Future entrepreneurs take note: in this episode, Steve offers invaluable advice for anyone seeking a lease for a business.

Baillio's, in celebration of its upcoming anniversary, is offering a chance to win $1,000 gift certificates at High Finance restaurant at the Sandia Tram.

Also, our hosts talk about Chef Claude at Scalo, who has trained in Paris and uses his knowledge and expertise in keeping the menu as great as ever.

Dining 505 Archives: June 13, 2009

June 13, 2009: Casper Dowlen, Victoria Sanchez-Martinez, Dustin Hoffman
Scalo Wine Director Casper Dowlen returns to talk about recent wine pairings for weekly Wine Down Wednesdays at Scalo and other wine dinners at fine dining establishments around Albuquerque. Victoria Sanchez-Martinez of New Mexico State University's Hospitality Restaurant and Tourism Management training program and enrolled student Dustin Hoffman talk about the benefits of the culinary education.

Saturday, February 6, 2010

Dining 505 Archives: June 6, 2009

June 6, 2009: Terri Harris, Matt Gentry

Steve chats heart health and "prehabilitation" with Heart Hospital of New Mexico Foundation Executive Director Terri Harris. A local community initiative seeks to provide CPR and AED defibrillator training to local restaurants. Matt Gentry of ūPublic stops by to talk about Father's Day gifts, pairing wine, and the health benefits of resveratrol in red wine.