Don't miss out on this week's Food Farms and Chefs Radio Show--it's a big deal! *Food Farms and Chefs Radio Show Episode 275
Kevin Baxter has always enjoyed the taste of pickles, and noticed how popular pickles have been trending in more recent years. So, he founded a festival that fans of the brined cucumbers could relish in: The Big Dill Pickle Festival! Since its inception in 2019, The Big Dill has blossomed into the worlds largest pickle party, with visitors traveling from across the globe to attend. Kevin joined us to give us the 4-1-1 about this year's festivities happening on June 15th at Xfinity Live in Philadelphia. To hear all about the festival, along with where to buy tickets, tune in to Food Farms and Chefs!
Our next guest, Shayna Minuto, gained a strong knowledge of running an Italian-based cuisine while working in her father's restaurant. After graduating college, Shayna found herself drawn further into the industry, and eventually opened her own concept, Hold My Knots, inside the Gansevoort Market in the Meatpacking District of NYC. After finding increasing success, they crossed the bridge into New Jersey, taking over ownership of her father's restaurant to establish a permanent location for Hold My Knots in Bergen County. Now, Hold My Knots is looking to expand their brand's locations and available Food Trucks to spread the joy of their menu options for carboholics (including GF options) to more areas.
We love the combination of food, beverages, and fun! So, we brought Lee Leung (Regional General Manager of Fearless Restaurants) on to help celebrate their Spring menu options, the Kentucky Derby and other special events, and new openings under their restaurant group! Lee also grew up inside her parent's restaurants, and was drawn back into the culinary world after graduating college. Soon after graduating, she began working for restaurant groups with recognizable names. Today, you can find her making all the events at Fearless Restaurant Group's Autograph Brasserie, Triple Crown in Radnor, and Rosalie a delicious and memorable experience!