Salinas Underground

This 20-minute episode is our interview with chef Javier Plascencia, a Tijuana born chef who is trying to turn his city into a foodie destination. We talk about his new restaurant Bracero in San Diego and how we can showcase the farmworker who is sometimes a forgotten part of the food chain. We also talk about the modern food customer and how they are pushing chefs to make innovative cuisine. Finally we talk about how Mexican food joined the ranks of other cuisines on the international stage to be one of the most respected foods in the world.

This is one of the episodes recorded at the lair. What is the lair? Well you're just going to have to listen to the older episodes to find out. In this episode we discuss why we should be so proud to live in the Salinas Valley. A lot of these newly skinny Americans are using locally grown produce to shed some pounds and eat healthier and we should be proud of that.

In this episode our guest is Jim Romig from Wolf Fitness Systems in Salinas. Their gym on John St. teaches a cutting edge way of "communicating" with your body. We talk about what the Wolf Fitness System is, how it was created, and how it is connected to the Onnit Academy in Austin, Texas. We also talk about the recently passed budget and what new projects we can see being built around town.

In this episode we talk about a day trip we took to the top of Fremonts Peak. This park is one of the least used parks in the area that offers some of the best views of Salinas Valley. We also talk about how the local media loves to sensationalize crime and in Salinas.

In this episode we continue our historical journey through Salinas. This week we talk about Salinas during WWII up to the start of the '50's. We also introduce our partnership with Wolf Fitness System of Salinas. We are planning a weekly Question and Answer segment with their coaches and trainers plus other fun stuff. In the coming weeks you will hear a lot more about it. Stay tuned...

In this episode we talk about our upcoming one year anniversary. One whole year of Salinas Underground is complete and we hope there are many more to come. We also talk about the new Salinas food scene and our experience at one of the newest restaurants in Salinas, Arigato. We also read a little Salinas history and talk about how life was during the depression. We also discuss the similarities of life in Salinas then compared to now.

In this episode we do what we do best and talk about Salinas. Did you know that Salinas is one of the 50 densest cities in the United States. We can use this density to our advantage and create new economic opportunities. We also talk about the slow but change happening around Chinatown. Also, we give tips on how to spend a night in downtown Salinas.

In this episode we shout out all our listeners not from Salinas. We hope you are enjoying the show and hopefully you are learning something about our city. We also talk about the release of Lagunitas Waldo once-a-year release with an interesting story behind it. We also talk about one city councilmembers unfortunate encounter with a neighbor and ask questions of and about the meaningless Measure G committee. Finally we ponder the impact of Salinas dropping from MST and forming its own city bus service. Could it work and would it improve public transit in Salinas. Yeah, it's one of those episodes. Enjoy.

This week we talk about the expansion of the El Gabilan Library in North Salinas. We also tell a tale of a crazy day at Avaya Stadium in San Jose. Also, how you could get a traditional shave with a straight razor and a shoe shine within one block in downtown Salinas.

In this episode we return to the lair to record a late night episode. We talk about our Indian food experience at Avatar, a restaurant everyone in Salinas needs to experience. Oz talks about his experience at the Earthquakes game and why the longest outdoor bar in North America is the best place to watch soccer in the U.S. Also a story of a crazy 12 hours of drinking, food, and bruschetta, all in downtown Salinas.