Spoon Mob

On this weeks episode of Parts Now Known Ray and Ben recap the surprisingly enjoyable Tanzania episode. The guys talk about scuba diving, the  food on tourist excursions, Zanzibar, street food, the make up of the country itself, Serengeti National Park, the crater lodge, the 2011 wild animal escape in Zanesville Ohio, pitch their version of the Zanesville event to Lifetime & Hallmark, Ray tries to get Ben to watch Sean Connery's Medicine Man movie again, a 30 second breakdown of how countries exploit African nations mineral deposits, the Coke Museum, worst traffic city's in the U.S., Atlanta, the Braves new baseball stadium, Mr. Freeze, the guy who died in a beer cooler a few years ago, and the Val Kilmer Michael Douglas classic film "The Ghost and the Darkness" before going through the categories, updating the episode rankings, and previewing tomorrows new Chefs & Guests episode with chef Brett Fife from Ghostwriter Public House in Johnstown Ohio. For all things Spoon Mob, visit spoonmob.com and make sure to follow us on Instagram (@spoonmob), Twitter (@spoonmob1), and Facebook (@spoonmob1).

On this week's restaurant review, Ray talks about a surprise delight, Peter Ungar's The Tasting Counter. Ray talks about its location inside Aeronaut Brewing in Somerville Massachussetts, Ungar's culinary career, how The Tasting Counter came to be, expansion to Time Out Market, and recounts his own experience at the chic fine dining eatery. For more on chef Peter Ungar and The Tasting Counter, visit spoonmob.com/peterungar. For all things Spoon Mob, visit spoonmob.com and make sure to follow us on Instagram (@spoonmob), Twitter (@spoonmob1), and Facebook (@spoonmob1).

On this week's restaurant review, Ray talks about the latest dine in tasting menu from the Chapman's Eat Market team, which might very well be their best one yet. For more on chef BJ Lieberman and Chapman's Eat Market, visit spoonmob.com/bjlieberman. For all things Spoon Mob, visit spoonmob.com and make sure to follow us on Instagram (@spoonmob), Twitter (@spoonmob1), and Facebook (@spoonmob1).

On this week's restaurant review, Ray talks about Dan Riesenberger's Dan The Baker Toast Bar. Ray recaps chef owner Dan Riesenberger aka Dan The Baker's career that started out at Northstar cafe before transitioning to farmers markets and later his spot on Ridge Street. Then Ray talks about Toast Bar and breaks down some of the breads and pastries available on the weekends. For more on chef Dan Riesenberger and Dan The Baker Toast Bar, visit spoonmob.com/danriesenberger. For all things Spoon Mob, visit spoonmob.com and make sure to follow us on Instagram (@spoonmob), Twitter (@spoonmob1), and Facebook (@spoonmob1).

On this week's restaurant review, Ray talks about one of Columbus's premier bakery's, Fox In The Snow. Ray talks about owners Lauren Culley and Jeff Excell's careers, how the two first met, the idea and concept for the bakery, the meaning behind the name, it's expansion, and gives some background on some of his favorite items before recommending one thing you must try. For more on chef Lauren Culley and Fox In The Snow, visit spoonmob.com/laurenculley. For all things Spoon Mob, visit spoonmob.com and make sure to follow us on Instagram (@spoonmob), Twitter (@spoonmob1), and Facebook (@spoonmob1).

On this week's restaurant review, Ray talks about The Market Italian Village and its chef Tyler Minnis. Ray gives insight into chef Tyler Minnis's career, how he changed the restaurant, No Menu Monday's, and remembers some of his favorite dishes at The Market. For more on chef Tyler Minnis and The Market Italian Village, visit spoonmob.com/tylerminnis. For all things Spoon Mob, visit spoonmob.com and make sure to follow us on Instagram (@spoonmob), Twitter (@spoonmob1), and Facebook (@spoonmob1).

On this week's restaurant review, Ray recaps his most recent trip to Speck Italian Eatery which is now run by executive chef Olivia Hamann. Ray gives as much insight into her background as he can before talking about the restaurants covid set up and breaking down the dishes, including the long sought after squid ink pasta. For more on chef Olivia Hamann and Speck Italian Eatery, visit spoonmob.com/oliviahamann. For all things Spoon Mob, visit spoonmob.com and make sure to follow us on Instagram (@spoonmob), Twitter (@spoonmob1), and Facebook (@spoonmob1).

On this week's restaurant review, Ray talks about Columbus's own Ray Ray's Hog Pit. Ray recaps chef owner James "Ray Ray" Andersons career which started at a German restaurant before opening and closing a few different restaurants of his own. Then he launched the Ray Ray's food cart before expanding into what is now four locations with a brick and mortar restaurant forthcoming. Ray then gives his take on the Hog Pit's offerings, highlighting the Sunday brisket, dry rubbed wings, and hot link sandwich. For more on chef James Anderson and Ray Ray's Hog Pit, visit spoonmob.com/jamesanderson. For all things Spoon Mob, visit spoonmob.com and make sure to follow us on Instagram (@spoonmob), Twitter (@spoonmob1), and Facebook (@spoonmob1).

On this week's restaurant review, Ray talks about Ghostwriter Public House, a gem of a new restaurant in the Columbus Ohio suburb of Johnstown Ohio. Ray talks about chef Brett Fife's career, his nine year stay at Lindey's, how the Blankemeyer's convinced him to be the chef of their Crow Works Furniture backed restaurant, and all of Ghostwriter's design elements before breaking down his first visit. For more on chef Brett Fife and Ghostwriter Public House, visit spoonmob.com/brettfife. For all things Spoon Mob, visit spoonmob.com and make sure to follow us on Instagram (@spoonmob), Twitter (@spoonmob1), and Facebook (@spoonmob1).

On this week's restaurant review, Ray talks about the recent special menu "A Journey Through Vietnam" at Chapman's Eat Market that was inspired by chef Matt Larkin living in the country for almost seven years. For more on chef BJ Lieberman, chef Matt Larkin and the "A Journey Through Vietnam" menu at Chapman's Eat Market, visit spoonmob.com/bjlieberman or spoonmob.com/mattlarkin. For all things Spoon Mob, visit spoonmob.com and make sure to follow us on Instagram (@spoonmob), Twitter (@spoonmob1), and Facebook (@spoonmob1).