Frenchie's Friends Podcast presented by Green Cheek Beer Company

On our latest episode, Bar manager Isle Anderson and Chef Albert from Landers Liquor Bar in San Clemente join Brian and I to talk about this cool concept that has made it's way from Costa Mesa to the beach of SC!  Craft cocktails, local brews, gourmet food, a vintage inspired clothing store and ocean views all rolled into one....It truly doesn't get any better than this!  Oh and make sure you say high to Whiskey.....after you listen you'll know what I mean!

Wil Dee joins Brian and I on our latest podcast and you are sure to find out as we did that he has to be the most interesting man in Orange County!  He's the co-founder of Chapman Crafted and also owns Haven Craft Kitchen + Bar and Provisions Deli & Bottleshop all located in Old Towne Orange!  He discusses his incredibly interesting story of working at pretty much every bar and restaurant in Orange County and how that experience has helped him today.  He also reveals how he balances being a great husband and father with 3 businesses!  

Brian and I got Wrecked on the beach...and man was it fun!  We took the Podcast on the road to Sea Legs at the Beach located right on the sand at the Bolsa Chica Beach where Robert Jon and the Wreck were playing under the Southern California sun in front of a packed house!  Robert Jon Burrison and Henry James were kind enough to join us between sets to talk about finally playing in front of a live crowd and their European Tour this fall.  This is the second time Robert Jon has been on the show.  He was so good the first time, we had to go see him live and now we are true Wrecked fans!  Crack a beer, put on some sunscreen, dig your toes in the sand and enjoy Robert Jon and Wreck!

Check out the videocast of the interviews on my youtube channel:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSZlDcUn4Zq1useXRwX2ZaA

14 years ago Larry Houser joined forces with John Skehan and Holly Hana to bring a love of New Orleans cuisine to Fullerton.  Ever since Bourbon Street has been a staple for the Bourbon behind the bar, the authentic food on the table and the buzzing nightlife once the sun goes down!

Larry joins Brian and I to talk about the success of Bourbon Street, the Bowery Pies (a family pizza place he opened 5 years ago next door), and his families fight against Autism.  Oh...and Evan Price, co-owner and brewer at Green Cheek, makes a guest appearance!

On the latest episode of the Podcast, Brian and I head to Surf City not in search of the best waves, but the best Spirits!  Surf City Still Works opened its doors in 2017 becoming Huntington Beach's first independent craft distillery.  In a "what now" moment several years ago, co-founders Elena and Josh Kornoff decided to follow a passion and forge a road in HB no one had done before and have never looked back!  Josh joins us to share his story that has taken him from the spirit of Hollywood to the Spirit of HB!  There are big plans in store for Surf City Still Works...tune into find out!

You know when you meet someone for the first time and instantly you feel happy?  That is how I describe our next guest on the Podcast.  Yolanda Quam is co-owner of The Fuel Shack in San Clemente.  After spending 25 years in the medical profession, she wanted to see what else was out there for her and let her love for food and laughter lead the way to her dream. Brian and I smile from the beginning to the end of this interview as Yolanda shares her story with us the only way she knows how!  Oh and she uses here megaphones so get ready!

Alcohol infused cupcakes...need I say more!  Get to Hapa Cakes! What an incredible combination created by 2 incredible ladies 8 years ago.  Hanayo Martin and Akemi Simpson came up with the concept while students at Cal State Fullerton and now they have 2 locations, one in downtown Fullerton and another in Brea!  Trust me, these treats are the perfect way to end your day (or start your weekend!) and now is the perfect time to stop by Hapa Cakes with St. Patrick's Day arriving!  How about an Irish Car Bomb cupcake with filled with whiskey and Bailey's Irish Cream or Chocolate Whiskey Cake Stuffed Green Velvet Cookies!  Crack open a Green Cheek beer as Brian and I chat with these two ladies and play the cupcake drinking game!

The first line on the website for Robert Jon and the Wreck that describes the band reads, "Robert Jon & The Wreck are a double shot of southern rock with a blues chaser."  I couldn't have said it better myself...so I didn't!  Robert Jon joins the Podcast to talk about the group that was put together back in 2011 and has been soaring ever since.  They have been called one of the best live bands to emerge from Southern California in years and after you hear a couple of tunes off their new album...you will know why!  Pull up a chair, crack open a triple hazy from Green Cheek (because we sure did!),  and get ready for some soulful southern rock from Socal!

Baseball is back and so are the Halos and David Fletcher!  Since making his big league debut in 2018, the kid from Cypress High and Loyola Marymount has become one of the most versatile players in the game and a fan favorite! The Angels do it all guy joins the latest Podcast to talk vegan chicken nuggets, a new Tesla, competition with his younger brother and of course some hardball!

There's never a bad time for an incredible burger...right?  If you're looking for the ultimate burger fix, go no further then Hammer Burger!  Kevin Hammons who's the head brewer at Gunwhale in Orange and Costa Mesa, is taking his backyard smash burger creation to the people.  Kevin along with partner Curtis Scheetz join the latest podcast to introduce us all to Hammer Burger!  We talk about the future of the dream that is starting to get traction in Orange County and the ingredients that set this burger apart from the rest and will make your mouth water!