Mike McCloud is holding the World Food Championships in Kissimmee, Florida November. Mike tells us what he considers to be true food porn. Here’s how you can compete! http://cdn.tribtv.com/wgnam/podcasts/daneneal/foodchamp20151017.mp3  

Mark Oldman is known for always bringing audiences to their feet at America’s top Food and Wine events. Chicago Food and Wine was no exception as he joined Dane Neal of Access Appetite and Flavor HD. Mark showcased his signature blend of wit, wine and wonderment, making the mysterious world of wine fun and approachable and also adding a dash of danger. Dramatic skills of the wine world rarely double as self defense techniques but Mark tranformed this Chi Town crowd into wise wine saber wielding warriors, conga line style. Always […]

The one and only “Panini Pete” Blohme joins Dane Neal of Flavor HD before a summer visit to Chicago. Hear Pete share stories and adventures from the road with our mutual friend Guy Fieri, as well as work all around the world supporting the troops with the Messlords. Listen as Pete gives important insight into todays culinary careers and the ways that an education at CIA (Culinary Institute of America) can set students up for success. Pete talks about the places he has […]

Dane Neal and Hannah Stanley join WGN’s Bill Leff and Wendy Snyder to discuss the latest in food and drinks. They check in with Kevin Sinnott and preview the upcoming CoffeeCon this Satuday and how Coffee has become a cooking art. They then talk with Jonathan Pogash of Van Gogh Vodka to discuss the history and latest in flavored vodka.  

Windy City Smokeout is giving BBQ and Music fans twice as much to love in 2015…plus even MORE Myron Mixon! Hear Myron as he joins Dane Neal of Flavor HD to catch us up on the festival, new elements at WCSO and exciting things happening with TV, products and classes. Hear Myron share stories from the BBQ world and preview his new show “BBQ Rules” on the Destination America network.

Melissa Flynn of Green City Market joins Hannah and Dane on Flavor HD to share the 2015 Chefs BBQ event. Hear about the participating Chefs, the amazing beverages and most importantly how this event supports the great work and efforts going on at Green City all year long. For more information and how to get involved go to http://www.GreenCityMarket.org

With Hannah being away, Dane comes on the show with a chef from Farmhouse restaurant to discuss how times have changed, farm life and the upcoming Green City Market chefs barbeque.

…AND AMAZING BBQ! Smoque BBQ’s very own Barry Sorkin joins Flavor HD to talk about the excitement around this years Windy City Smokeout. Both Dane and Hannah know and love the BBQ excellence that Barry and his team are cooking up on Pulaski St. and hear about Barry’s dream of starting his own spot and the realization of his well deserved place as one of the greats in the current Chicago BBQ scene. See Barry and Smoque at this years http://www.WindyCitySmokeout.com and […]

Nicole Tilzer joins Dane Neal of Flavor HD to talk about one of our favorite brands and the famous and sometimes infamous people who love it. From Presidents and prohibition to the current expression that bears it’s historic name today, Cutty Sark Prohibition Edition has all the smooth you love about the spirit with the extra proof fans and mixologists are calling for today. Make amazing cocktails and celebrate both summer and Chicago tradition Cutty Sark style… For more information go to http://us.cutty-sark.com/the-whisky/prohibition-edition

Two Brothers Brewing Company has been making beer and craft beer lover very happy for 18 years. Hear Dane Neal along with home brewer Mike Roedger as they sit down with brewery co-founder Jason Ebel during the 18th anniversary celebration at their roundhouse in Aurora. Each year Two Brothers brews a special beer to commemorate the anniversary and this year is no exception. Listen as Jason shares the journey from young obsessed beer lover to one of the “grandaddys” of today’s white hot […]