The More You Know, The Better It Tastes

From the popular Facebook Group San Antonio Restaurants. Join Alan Williams and Susie LaFredo as they explore the back story to some of the best chefs and restaurateurs in South Texas.

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Ep. 18 Dominique Besson - Star Chef
Chef Dominique Besson talks all about kitchen knives. Its everything you need to know about knives!
62 min
102
Ep. 17 Theresa Lopez - Comfort Cafe
Theresa Lopez, Co-Owner of Comfort Cafe discusses what Serenity Star is and how it helps the community plus how and why they started the cafe.
35 min
103
Ep. 16 Amado & Will De la Torre - Chicago Hot Dogs
The father and son team of Amado and Will De la Torre talk about moving to San Antonio and introducing the goodness of Chicago to the Alamo City.
37 min
104
Ep. 15 John Vale - Alamo Biscuit Company & Pana...
John Vale is the owner and founder of Alamo Biscuit Company & Panaderia and partner at Archie's CBD & Coffee, partner at Jugo, and owner of Texas Associates Insurance
38 min
105
Ep. 14 Paul Griffith - Smashin Crab
Paul Griffith explains the Smashin Crab story.
36 min
106
Ep. 13 Greg Ferris - Bobbie's Cafe
Greg Ferris grew up around his Grandmother Bobbie's Cafe. Now he owns it!
34 min
107
Ep. 12 Alan White - Sofia's Pizzeria
Alan White, owner of Sofia's Pizzeria discusses why he decided to open a pizza restaurant and the challenges of making his restaurant stand out from all the others.
36 min
108
Ep. 11 San Antonio Restaurants Gold Club and Mo...
Alan and Susie reflect on San Antonio Restaurants' Journey, The New Gold Club, and Our New Mobile App
29 min
109
Ep. 10 Leo Davila - Stix & Stone
Chef Leo Davila talks about how his Chinese/Mexican roots affect his cooking and finding his love of the kitchen later than most.
37 min
110
Ep. 9 Blanca Aldaco - Aldaco's Mexican Restaurant
Blanca Aldaco has been the sole proprietor of Aldaco's Mexican Restaurant for over 30 years serving award winning Margaritas and outstanding food.
37 min
111
Ep. 8 Ceasar Zepeda - Sangria on the Burg
Ceasar Zepeda of Sangria on the Burg discusses how growing up in a small community affected his life and leadership skills.
36 min
112
Ep. 7 Charlie Gonzales - Panfila/San Taco
Charlie Gonzales, his fiancé Gabriela Hinojosa and two others are co-owners of the Interior Mexico style Mexican Restaurant Panfila. He and Gabriela also co-own San Taco.
40 min
113
Ep. 6 Drew Glick - Max and Louie's New York Diner
Drew Glick discusses a variety of subjects including how he ended up in the restaurant business in San Antonio, creating the large menu, and the current difficulties of getting products.
42 min
114
Ep 5 Claudio Marchesan - In Contrada Vineyard
Chef Claudio Marchesan discusses his journey from growning up in Italy to cooking at the most popular restaurants in Los Angeles to moving to Texas.
41 min
115
Ep. 4 Braunda Smith - Lucy Cooper's Ice House
Lucy Cooper herself (Also known as Braunda Smith) talks about her journey to becoming Lucy Cooper and what it' s like to run a popular place like Lucy Cooper's,
29 min
116
Ep. 3 William (Goro) Pitchford - Godai Sushi an...
William (Goro) Pitchford is the talent behind San Antonio's longtime favorite sushi spot, Godai Sushi and Japanese Restaurant.
41 min
117
Ep. 2 Albion Zogaj - Albi's Vite Italian Kitchen
Albion (Albi) Zogaj discusses how he went from a 15 year old server in training to co-owner of a restaurant in just a few years.
29 min
118
Ep. 1 Andrew Weissman - Mr. Juicy
James Beard nominee for Best Chef Southwest multiple times, Chef Andrew Weissman discusses his journey to becoming a chef and creating multiple successful restaurants.
35 min