Chomp N Things

In this episode, we chat with Tom, the GM over at Bopjo Korean Fusion at the LIberty Public Market. Unfortunately, they had to shut down due to Covid-19, but plan on adding new menu items once this quarantine is lifted. Tom tells us how he helps manage the restaurant and how he continues to develop and add new menu items! One of the items is Bibimbap, a Korean rice dish that's made with rice and a whole lot of tasty ingredients! We hope you enjoy this episode and you are all staying safe out there!

Have you heard of Chef DJ Tangalin?! He's a local chef who's cooked at some of the best kitchens in town! He's also managed and created several of his own restaurants, too! His take on fine dining and developing Filipino fusion dishes is out of this world! At his previous restaurant, he had a dish called Beef Rib Kare Kare... I know, right?! Think of your favorite Filipino dish, kare kare, mixed with hearty, humongous beef ribs! Through this episode, we get to know him a bit better and he talks about his new restaurant Food and Beverage Leucadia. Unfortunately, they had to temporarily close due to Covid-19, but hope to open up as soon as possible! Let us know what you think about this episode in the comments below!

Do you know famous Foodmaker Holly Haines!? She's a local and growing celebrity that's won a cooking show, wrote books, and won us all over with her delectable and original recipes! Her recipes include Black Ass Brownies, ube pan de coco, and oxtail tamales. That's right OXTAIL TAMALES! She has three cook books that you can purchase and download so you can cook like Holly immediately!

This episode is all about getting to know her and what she's been up to during this quarantine! Come and get to know Holly Haines!

We're staying safe and at home during quarantine. Instead of meeting up, we decided to use a podcasting software to record this episode. We discuss the fire that burnt down Judy's favorite restaurant, China Max :( and we talked about how life would be after quarantine. Will it return or normal? Will we all still be wearing masks? What's going to happen?

What do you think will happen? Let us know by messaging us on Instagram!

This quarantine is getting crazy! The virus is continuing to spread with more cases and sadly more deaths. How are we keeping sane? In this episode, we social distance ourselves, while asking questions that we don't know about one another. Judy gives very informative parental guidance and Vince talks about the growth in his Tik Tok! This is an episode you're not going to want to miss!

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This is a really tough time for all of us. We're all having to adapt to the Corona Virus and stay home to try to keep everyone safe. Amidst all the turmoil, we wanted to keep bringing our podcast to you to shed positivity into your world. In this podcast, we discuss how we've been handling these times and what we've been up to. We talk about the restaurants and what we all can do to help keep them in business. We even have our very own chef, Chef Boxers, make us a delicious burger on this episode! Let us know what you've been doing and how you've changed your whole lifestyle to assist in the Covid-19 fight!

We've made it to episode 20! YEEEEEAAHHH! In this episode, we interview Danny and Rosa from Sayulitas. A Mexican fast food restaurant that started in Mira Mesa and expanded to 5 different locations all over San Diego! They have locations from South Bay all the way to San Marcos! They're not an ordinary mexican food spot. Their menu is filled with your classic Mexican dishes, but also has a flair of Filipino in it. One of their top selling items is the Pacman fries. It's carne asada fries with tocino! A sweet and delicious filipino meat!

Rosa and Danny talk about how they were able to grow their restaurant and expand in less than 5 years! That's incredible! If you haven't yet, check out their food and make sure you follow them on all social media platforms!

It pains us to write this description. We wish we didn't have to do this. It hurts so much. BUT WE GUESS WE CAN SHARE THIS HIDDEN GEM WITH YOU?! *EYE ROLL* Uygher Kroran. Uygher cuisine come from central Asia. It's located in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of China, a huge area in the northwestern part of the country. It borders eight countries, including Russia, Pakistan, and Afghanistan. It was an important area along the ancient Silk Road trading path.

Uyghur cuisine combines the rich and hearty ingredients common across Central Asia with complex and spicy tastes favored in China. It’s a combination of everything: Middle Eastern, Turkish, Central Asian, Chinese, you name it. They're mostly known for the nan (bread) and samsa (bread with tender meat and spices) and also lamb kebabs. They also serve hand-pulled noodles. As the name suggests, these noodles are made by hand and leave the noodle more silky, chewy, and springy. We can't rave enough about the milk tea. It's served hot in a tea cup and has a less sweet, but creamy taste to it. We can't get enough of this place. This is why this is so difficult to write. The moment you listen to our podcast and read this, you're going to sprint over to this restaurant. We know it's going to become one of the top places to eat here in San Diego.

Whaaattss UP WIDDD IT!? *in the words of Tha Kuya*

We take this episode to Deja Brew Lounge where we interview the owners Mariana and Vannak. They discuss their top-selling items and how they've been able to appeal to the North Park community with their delicious desserts and ceremonial grade matcha! They host art shows and open mic nights so they're providing an awesome space for local talent to showcase their work! Also, tha Kuya joins in on this episode. We talk to him about his tattoo parlor, his youngin days, and how he became the man he is today! Honestly, this has been one of our favorite episodes so far and we know you'll enjoy it! Make sure you follow all of us and tell us what your favorite part was in the comments!

Deli Sushi & Desserts is a a deli-style (to-go) offering fresh made sushi and delicious desserts. The restaurant is located within a warehouse adjacent to multiple local breweries. This space allows the restaurant to offer fresh fish at an affordable price! They’re most known for the MONSTER SUSHI ROLLS! You can enlarge any of your rolls to be the size of a newborn baby. And who doesn’t want that?! You can also try their Monster Sushi Roll Challenge! You get 15 mins to eat their Chubby roll that’s equivalent to 8 regular rolls! If you win you get your picture forever plastered on their wall of fame. If you lose, you get shown on their Wall of Shame and pay $34 for the monstrous sushi roll. Many have tried, few have prospered, many have failed!
They also have a variety of fresh desserts like an apple turnover or a coconut filled with ice cream! They’ve been featured on multiple food shows like Insider Food, Man’s Greatest Food, and Buzzfeed! They also serve beer, wine, sake, and soju and full catering! We discuss all this and more with My, who co-owns the restaurant with her brother Tommy!

Do you think you can handle the Monster Sushi roll? Let us know in the comments below!