Spoon Mob

On this week's episode of Parts Now Known, we recap the Istanbul episode by breaking down how Erdogan took over through the elections, the oddity that is oil wrestling, the food, that state of Turkey now, poetry readings, Facebook being down, the state of media in general and more before checking off the episode categories and updating their episode rankings. For all things Spoon Mob, visit spoonmob.com and make sure to follow us on Instagram (@spoonmob), Twitter (@spoonmob1), and Facebook (@spoonmob1).

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On this episode of the Spoon Mob Podcast, Ray talks with chef Aaron Clouse, the executive pastry chef for A&R Creative Group's restaurants in Columbus, Ohio. For more on chef Aaron Clouse and A&R Creative Group, visit spoonmob.com/aaronclouse and follow him on Instagram @aaronmclouse, @arcreativegroup, @themarket.iv, @hoofheartedbreweryandkitchen, @thecrestgastropub + @alchemy.brands. Visit themarketiv.com for menu details + reservations. Visit hoofheartedkitchen.com for menu details, on draft list, reservations + online ordering. Visit thecrestgrastropub.com for menu details, reservations + online ordering. Visit alchemy-brands.com for menu details + online ordering. For all things Spoon Mob, visit spoonmob.com and make sure to follow us on Instagram (@spoonmob), Twitter (@spoonmob1), Facebook (@spoonmob1) + TikTok (@spoonmob). Audio editing by @TrackEditPrint. Intro music by @kabbalisticvillage.

On this week's episode of Parts Now Known, Ray and Ben recap the Bourdain's trip to Borneo by chatting about it's geography, KL, some of the history of Borneo, how awful the travel must have been to get there, drinking for 4 days straight, scotch, prison food, hotels, Tony Kornheiser, new music, Neil Young, the 2024 election, and more before checking off the episode categories and updating their episode rankings. For all things Spoon Mob, visit spoonmob.com and make sure to follow us on Instagram (@spoonmob), Twitter (@spoonmob1), and Facebook (@spoonmob1).

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On this episode of the Spoon Mob Podcast, Ray talks with founder/owner/chocolatier Carolina Quijano of Exquisito Chocolates in Miami, Florida. For more on Carolina Quijano and Exquisito Chocolates, visit spoonmob.com/carolinaquijano and follow her on Instagram @exquisitochocolates. Visit exquisitochocolates.com for online ordering + tour reservations. For all things Spoon Mob, visit spoonmob.com and make sure to follow us on Instagram (@spoonmob), Twitter (@spoonmob1), Facebook (@spoonmob1) + TikTok (@spoonmob). Audio editing by @TrackEditPrint. Intro music by @kabbalisticvillage.

On this week's episode of Parts Now Known, Ray and Ben recap the Ethiopia episode by chatting about what they know about Eithiopia, how many episodes on Africa there have been so far, the food, Marcus Samuelsson and his wife Maya, CNN, Afghanistan, and the Lularich documentary before checking off the episode categories and updating their episode rankings. For all things Spoon Mob, visit spoonmob.com and make sure to follow us on Instagram (@spoonmob), Twitter (@spoonmob1), and Facebook (@spoonmob1).

This episode is brought to you by Stello Mints. Visit www.stellomints.com and use the promo code "spoonmob" for free sample (shipping included) of CBD powered mints!

On this episode of the Spoon Mob Podcast, Ray chats with sommelier Chris Dillman of F.L.X. Table in Geneva, New York. For more on sommelier Chris Dillman, visit spoonmob.com/chrisdillman and follow him on Instagram @best_dressed_busser & @flxtable. Visit flxtable.com for menu details + reservations. For all things Spoon Mob, visit spoonmob.com and make sure to follow us on Instagram (@spoonmob), Twitter (@spoonmob1), Facebook (@spoonmob1) + TikTok (@spoonmob). Audio editing by @TrackEditPrint. Intro music by @kabbalisticvillage.

On this episode of the Spoon Mob Podcast, Ray talks with advance sommelier Chris Dillman about how he got his start in the world of wine, his original career path which led him to Ohio State University, all the places around Columbus he's worked over the years, The Refectory, his time at The Burgundy Room, the owners at Rosendales covering his exam fee, taking the introductory sommelier exam, competing in Top Somm, sitting for the Master Sommelier exam for the first time, his mindset during the master, the toughest part of the exams for him, starting the wine program at the Giant Eagle in Grandview, limited edition beer craziness, taking the level 3 WSET exam, giving wine sales a shot, sitting for the master exam for the last time, why he chose to leave The Court behind, why he decided to move away from Columbus, how he curates a wine list, how covid has changed the wine industry, natural wine, champagne, where the food scene in Columbus is headed, the current state of the restaurant industry as a whole, if he still plans on opening a wine shop one day, if the mustache will make a comeback, answers the question left behind from Comune co-owner Joe Galati, and more before telling two of the wildest stories you'll ever hear while answering the "burning grill" questions! For more on advanced sommelier Chris Dillman and F.L.X. Table, visit spoonmob.com/chrisdillman and follow him on Instagram @best_dressed_busser & @flxtable. Visit flxtable.com for menu details and reservations. For all things Spoon Mob, visit spoonmob.com and make sure to follow us on Instagram (@spoonmob), Twitter (@spoonmob1), and Facebook (@spoonmob1). Audio Editing by @TrackEditPrint. Intro music by @kabbalisticvillage.

THE BOYS ARE BACK FROM "VACATION" and kick the episode off by recapping some of their highlights from their few weeks away from the mics before talking the state of college football. Then they get into the episode and chat about Jiu Jitsu, Swan Oyster Depot and its recent controversy, scooters, tiki bars, The Black Panthers, the lack of things to do in San Jose, Juhu Beach Club, history teachers, their days on September 11th, 2001, Daniel Patterson & Coi, welcome our latest sponsor, why San Francisco is an awesome city to visit, and wine pairings before checking off the episode categories and updating their episode rankings. For all things Spoon Mob, visit spoonmob.com and make sure to follow us on Instagram (@spoonmob), Twitter (@spoonmob1), and Facebook (@spoonmob1).

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On this episode of the Spoon Mob Podcast, Ray chats with Joe Galati, the co-owner of Comune in Columbus, Ohio. For more on Joe Galati, visit spoonmob.com/joegalati and follow him on Instagram @galatipants + @comune_restaurant. Visit comune-restaurant.com for menu details, reservations + online ordering. For all things Spoon Mob, visit spoonmob.com and make sure to follow us on Instagram (@spoonmob), Twitter (@spoonmob1), Facebook (@spoonmob1) + TikTok (@spoonmob). Audio editing by @TrackEditPrint. Intro music by @kabbalisticvillage.

On this episode of the Spoon Mob Podcast, Ray chats with chef Carlos Ysaguirre of The Market Italian Village in Columbus, Ohio. For more on chef Carlos Ysaguirre, visit spoonmob.com/carlosysaguirre and follow him on Instagram @chefcysa + @themarket.iv. Visit themarketiv.com for menu details + reservations. For all things Spoon Mob, visit spoonmob.com and make sure to follow us on Instagram (@spoonmob), Twitter (@spoonmob1), Facebook (@spoonmob1) + TikTok (@spoonmob). Audio editing by @TrackEditPrint. Intro music by @kabbalisticvillage.