Dining 505 Archives: July 25, 2009

July 25, 2009: Chef Jim White

Chef Jim White Cafe on Alameda and Jefferson is the home of one of New Mexico's food and restaurant pioneers. Chef White has been an advocate for traditional New Mexican cuisine for longer than anyone. In a full-length interview, Steve talks to Jim about his early days promoting food through radio and later TV, right and wrong ways to assess a restaurant, and why Steve would definitely kick Gordon Ramsey out of his kitchen.

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Dining 505 Archives: July 11, 2009

July 11, 2009: Rita Carr, Bill Howley

Rita Carr and her son Brody are in the fight against crystal meth, and together they operate the Montana Meth Project. California and New Mexico are following suit with their own versions of the program. Find out how you can help!

Also, Bill Howley, General Manager of Marcello's Chophouse, talks about the 187-bottle wine selection and range of delicious entrees to be found at his restaurant. At Marcello's, it's all about consistency and methodical preparation: all chops are brined for 24 hours to the minute. Bill explains Marcello's Wine Locker Program. Also, stories about Jamaica, mon!

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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.

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.

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.

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.

Dining 505 Archives: May 30, 2009

May 30, 2009: Daniel "Pepper" Morgan, Patty DiPietro

Steve sits down with Daniel "Pepper" Morgan of Pepper's Ole' Fashion BBQ, the newest member of Albuquerque's eclectic group of soul food restaurants. Also, Patty DePietro-Gehry talks about the perfect biscotti, essential with espresso or a great cup of coffee. Also, Dustin Hoffman makes a guest appearance to talk about the Hotel, Tourism and Restaurant Program at New Mexico State University.

Dining 505 Archives: May 23, 2009

May 23, 2009: "Bumble Bee" Bob Weil

A conversation between two salty dogs of New Mexico Dining. Longtime Nob Hill neighbors Steve Paternoster and "Bumble Bee" Bob Weil, owner of Bumble Bee's Baja Grill restaurants, comment on the neighborhood's acceptance into the Main Street USA Program. "Bumble Bee" Bob describes the unlikely events that led to cutting the tape on his chain of casual, cool restaurants.

Dining 505 Archives: May 16, 2009

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Steve chats with Mark Lane, manager at La Montanita Co-op in Nob Hill, Albuquerque. Steve and Mark rave about local growers like Chispas Farms and River Canyon Ranch, and how healthy, organic foods can help prevent or alleviate a variety of health issues. Also, Brett Hills of 999Dine.com talks about his devotion: getting people in New Mexico to go out and eat.

Dining 505 Archives: May 9, 2009

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Host Steve Paternoster sits down with Jim Newstel, Owner of Peacecraft and member of the Nob Hill Merchants Association. Improving lives and communities through fair trade is a passion for Newstel. He talks New Mexico Amigos, and cooperation among Nob Hill businesses. Annette Bridges, representative of Rewards Network shows us how restaurants can benefit from her company's services. Rewards Network has 3.5 million members, including thousands of restaurants all over America.

Dining 505 Archives: May 2, 2009

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Casper Dowlen, Wine Director at Scalo, steps in as host for Steve. Ben Williams talks about live music at Scalo, his own band, and the art of cocktail mixology. Find out what's on the minds of our resident Il Bar experts: pairing food and beer, the history of India Pale Ale, and the origin of Nob Hill Shopping Center.

Another Dining 505 episode

New bonus mp3 file: Dining 505, November 7, 2009, with guests Ken Gattas of Ned's, John Phinizy of Petite Louis, Robert Roy Monroe of O'Niell's Irish Pub.

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Ned's on The Rio Grande is hugely popular for its sandwiches and enchiladas in a unique setting. Steve has Ken Gattas on the program to discuss taking the reins of this Albuquerque institution. John talks more about Petite Louis and the valuable input of Brasserie La Provence Manager Christophe Descarpentieres in bringing this restaurant to life. Steve welcomes Robert Monroe back for a talk about scotch whiskey, this time as a regular guest on Dining 505. Also, a salute to the late Chief Justice and Albuquerque Native Gene Edward Franchini.

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The Steve Paternoster Show evolved from the hour-long chats about the restaurant and hospitality industry on Dining 505. This bonus mp3 file is a sample of a recent Dining 505 episode from October 28, 2009, with guests John Phinizy of P'tite Louis and Henrique Valdovinos of Brasserie La Provence.

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Steve and his guests venture into a new format this week and focus on issues relevant to local business owners beyond the realm of dining. The Cash for Clunkers Program, the explosion of Ruth's Chris Steakhouse across the country, the National Restaurant Association and New Mexico's Film Industry are subjects for this group's witty and often frank discussion. Henrique talks about the recent Beaujolais Nouveau Event at La Provence, and John talks about setting up a brand new restaurant, P'tite Louis, in Albuquerque's Downtown area.

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