Eats Beat

Eats Beat Ep. 213: Chef Graham Elliot & Le Margot

Fri, 21 Jul 2023 22:35:52 -0000

Chef Graham Elliot has burst into Fort Worth with a busy new French restaurant, Le Margot. We'll talk about the Tavern, Pacific Table and Maria's family of restaurants and his forthcoming prime steakhouse on the Eats Beat podcast

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Eats Beat Ep. 212: Dayne’s Craft Barbecue

Tue, 20 Jun 2023 16:00:03 -0000

Dayne’s Craft Barbecue is still growing, both for its brisket and burgers at a stand out west. Dayne Weaver is the guest on the Eats Beat podcast

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Eats Beat Ep. 211: Perini Ranch Steakhouse

Fri, 05 May 2023 19:27:29 -0000

One of Texas' most famous steakhouses is only a 2-hour drive west, and now there's a country cafe alongside. Texas cowboy foodies Lisa and Tom Perini are the guests on the Eats Beat podcast

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Eats Beat Ep. 210: Downtown arts festival eats

Wed, 19 Apr 2023 19:21:55 -0000

What's really going on with downtown restaurants during the arts festivals? Sourdough bread baker Trent Shaskan of the new 3rd Street Market and Hopscotch and Joshua Scott from il Modo are the guests on the Eats Beat podcast

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Eats Beat Ep. 209: Terra Grill is reopening in Fort Worth

Fri, 31 Mar 2023 23:30:04 -0000

It's one of the more remarkable comebacks — Terra Grill is reopening in Crockett Row after 4 years. Adam and Leena Shanaa talks Mediterranean food and big fat buffets in the Eats Beat podcast.

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Eats Beat Ep. 208: J. Gilligan's Irish nachos

Fri, 10 Mar 2023 20:45:45 -0000

J. Gilligan's in Arlington isn't just another bar-and-grill — it's where "Irish nachos" originated. Hear about what's new at Gilligan's 44th annual St Patrick's Day party on the Eats Beat podcast

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Eats Beat Ep. 207: Loop 9 BBQ from the founder of Chili's

Sun, 19 Feb 2023 02:49:02 -0000

He founded the Chili's restaurants. But now he's getting into the BBQ business. Dining guru Larry Lavine tells why and talks about his new Loop 9 BBQ restaurant on the Eats Beat podcast

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Eats Beat Ep. 206: Hurtado Barbecue

Mon, 23 Jan 2023 16:20:28 -0000

2023 looks like another busy year for Fort Worth barbecue, and Brandon Hurtado is in the middle of it all. He talks about his new Hurtado Barbecue on 8th Avenue -- and also about what pitmasters do on Valentine's Day -- on a new Eats Beat podcast.

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Eats Beat Ep. 205: Fort Worth's favorite cake?

Sat, 10 Dec 2022 19:06:15 -0000

What's the secret of Fort Worth's favorite cake? Hans Muller talks all things Black Forest and the other cakes and pies at Swiss Pastry Shop on this week's Eats Beat podcast.

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Eats Beat Ep. 204: Chef Tim Love talks about Mule Alley and its Yellowstone connection

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 17:27:56 -0000

Chef Tim Love announced his newest pizza venture — New York-style thin-crust pizza on Mule Alley! Chef Love also talked about the hit TV show Yellowstone and what's on the menu for Thanksgiving.

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Eats Beat Ep. 203: Let's talk about the new burgers in town

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 17:27:37 -0000

With two burger bosses — Kay Greenlee from Dutch's Hamburgers and Gigi Howell of the new JD's Hamburgers! We'll discuss what's new and next with burgers on this week's Eats Beat podcast.

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Eats Beat Ep. 202: What's new for DFW Restaurant Week?

Fri, 05 Aug 2022 17:57:53 -0000

Plenty, including the new Don Artemio steakhouse and anejo bar. Co-owner Adrian Burciaga joins Steve and Bud to talk about everywhere to dine this month.

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Eats Beat Ep. 201: What’s cool this summer!

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 22:28:27 -0000

Definitely ice cream! Kari Crowe of MELT Ice Creams talks about new locations, new flavors and what’s new for the season

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Eats Beat Ep. 200: Our 200th episode with guest Travis Heim

Sun, 22 May 2022 05:38:20 -0000

It's the 200th episode of the Eats Beat podcast! Celebrate 10 years of good food as barbecue wizard Travis Heim of Heim Barbecue joins Bud and Steve to talk about his new chicken plate and new locations

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Eats Beat Ep. 199: Readers' Choice Babes Chicken

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 00:09:35 -0000

The Star-Telegram readers have spoken! Bud and Steve talk to the owners of our Readers' Choice winner for local favorite fried chicken – Babes Chicken – on the Eats Beat podcast!

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Eats Beat Ep. 198: How did Brewed become a breakfast cafe favorite for brunch?

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 03:21:25 -0000

Steve Wilson and Bud Kennedy talk with Brewed's Joey Turner on how a beer bar and gastropub became a breakfast cafe favorite for brunch.

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Eats Beat Ep. 197: What's a Firebirds restaurant?

Thu, 10 Feb 2022 23:54:38 -0000

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Eats Beat Ep. 196: Fatburger

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 23:35:15 -0000

How did Fatburger become the biggest news in burger chains? And do Texans order the plant-based burgers or shakes? Maisha Bankhead, who brought Fatburger here, is the guest on the Eats Beat podcast.

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Eats Beat Ep. 195: Stock Show eats

Tue, 18 Jan 2022 17:14:26 -0000

Where's the best place to eat near the Stock Show and Rodeo? Sure, Cafe Modern and Michaels -- but what about Winslow's Wine Cafe? Wine guy Joe Berry joins the Eats Beat podcast to talk about his little neighborhood bistro.

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Eats Beat Ep. 194: Happy New Year!

Wed, 05 Jan 2022 23:39:19 -0000

Happy New Year! This Eats Beat podcast is all about new restaurants in 2022, and chefs in whole new places like "Chopped" winner Denise Shavandy, now ready to pop a cork as the new chef at the American Revelry restaurant in Burleson.

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Eats Beat Ep. 193: Afternoon tea and holiday plans

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 20:28:10 -0000

Where do you take out-of-town guests for the holidays? Chef Peter Kreidler from the Kimbell Art Museum talks about the museum's afternoon tea, holiday plans and what's coming in 2022, all on the Eats Beat podcast.

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Eats Beat Ep. 192: Ghost kitchens, Tex-Mex and tamale time!

Mon, 06 Dec 2021 22:51:33 -0000

Chef Lanny Lancarte II grew up in the Joe T.'s family, and now he has his own home delivery service for fajitas, chicken al carbon and pizza. We talk with Lanny Lancarte about his legacy on the next Eats Beat podcast.

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Eats Beat Ep. 191: Lockhart Smokehouse

Sat, 13 Nov 2021 17:16:12 -0000

What made Mick Jagger go to Oak Cliff for barbecue, and what's it like serving smoked turkey this time of year? Jill Bergus of the top-100 Lockhart Smokehouse legacy joins us on the Eats Beat podcast!

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Eats Beat Ep. 190: Talking BBQ with Texas Monthly's "BBQ Snob"

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 23:10:15 -0000

On a special Eats Beat podcast, Barbecue Editor Daniel Vaughn of Texas Monthly reviews the magazine's top barbecue restaurants in Texas and how Fort Worth and Arlington became home to the new No. 1 BBQ joint.

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Eats Beat Ep. 189: Fletcher's corny dogs!

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 23:01:16 -0000

Everything you ever wanted to know about Fletcher's corny dogs, Texas' favorite State Fair food for nearly 80 years: Amber Fletcher is the guest on the Eats Beat podcast

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Eats Beat Ep. 188 - North Texas tacos

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 22:30:23 -0000

Bud and Steve talk with Texas taco expert Mando Rayo of public radio fame about whether tacos have replaced chili or barbecue as the state's No. 1 dish - and where to go in North Texas for tacos.

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Eats Beat Ep. 187 - DFW Restaurant Week

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 15:00:10 -0000

The summertime deals are back for DFW Restaurant Week. B&B Butchers' "Chef John" Piccolino talks about the $19 lunch deal and the $49 three-course dinner to help support Lena Pope.

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Eats Beat Ep. 186 - New Downtown Restaurant!

Sun, 25 Jul 2021 05:01:53 -0000

Grace owner Adam Jones and chef Blaine Staniford are at it again. They're opening another new restaurant in downtown Fort Worth, and Adam tells us all about it on the Eats Beat podcast

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Eats Beat Ep. 185 - Cafe Modern is back!

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 21:16:48 -0000

Bud and Steve talk with Cafe Modern's new chef from Wolfgang Puck's kitchen in Hollywood, chef Jett Mora, about his new menu and brunch.

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Eats Beat Ep. 184 - Steaks and Arlington eats!

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 17:41:50 -0000

Bud & Steve talk with Arlington's new mayor-elect, Jim Ross, and he's also owner of Mercury Chophouse. He talks steaks and dining on the next Eats Beat podcast

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Eats Beat Ep. 183 - Maria's Mexican Kitchen!

Sun, 30 May 2021 02:39:17 -0000

Bud and Steve talk with Felipe Armenta of Maria's Mexican Kitchen about his new hotspot near the Colonial golf course, and about his mother's Tex-Mex legacy.

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Eats Beat Ep. 182 - Southwestern Chef Stephan Pyles

Mon, 17 May 2021 17:41:21 -0000

What are your favorite restaurant stops across Texas? Bud and Steve talk with famed Southwestern chef Stephan Pyles.

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Eats Beat Ep. 181 - Cinco de Mayo!

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 14:50:30 -0000

Bud and Steve talk with owner Luipe Ayala of La Playa Maya restaurants in Fort Worth about Cinco de Mayo and 33 years of success.

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Eats Beat Ep. 180 - Brunch!

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 17:55:39 -0000

Bud and Steve talk with chef Ben Merritt of Fixture about his big announcement about one of the city's favorite brunches and what's up at Ben's Triple B (burgers, biscuits and brews).

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Eats Beat Ep. 179 - What's new in Texas BBQ!

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 16:17:38 -0000

Bud and Steve talk with Texas Monthly magazine's "BBQ Editor" Daniel Vaughn about what's new in Texas barbecue and whether KC's barbecue is as good as the Chiefs.

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Eats Beat Ep. 178 - Takeout and curbside dining

Fri, 01 Jan 2021 04:43:31 -0000

Bud and Steve talk with chef-baker Katie Schma about how takeout and curbside dining leads the way at Local Foods Kitchen.

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Eats Beat Ep. 177 - The new face in the Fort Worth Stockyards

Fri, 18 Dec 2020 23:45:44 -0000

Bud and Steve talk with chef Marcus Paslay of Clay Pigeon about the rodeo crowds at his new Provender Hall restaurant in Mule Alley!

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Eats Beat Ep. 176 - It's rodeo time!

Fri, 04 Dec 2020 05:04:10 -0000

It's rodeo time, and that means a trip to the home of "cowboy cuisine," Reata Restaurant. Bud and Steve talk with Mike Micallef about the restaurant's new menu items, about its 25-year history and about its patio and drive-up service.

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Eats Beat Ep. 175 - Meet the most Texan of Texas chefs!

Wed, 25 Nov 2020 05:43:25 -0000

Bud and Steve talk with chef Stephan Pyles. He's dong take-home wood-roasted turkey Thanksgiving dinners with all the sides, and cooking up new ideas for a restaurant with locations in Fort Worth and Grapevine.

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Eats Beat Ep. 174 - Restaurant Week at Grace

Wed, 16 Sep 2020 06:50:37 -0000

DFW Restaurant Week is all about discovering unique local dining, and Grace's Adam Jones is the biggest supporter. Bud and Steve talk with Jones about Grace's menu, patio dining and why to support Lena Pope and Restaurant Week.

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Eats Beat Ep. 173 - Mac’s on Main

Tue, 08 Sep 2020 06:06:21 -0000

Bud and Steve talk with Mac’s on Main owner Rena Frost about her $39 Restaurant Week menu and what makes their chicken fried steak so good.

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Eats Beat Ep. 172 - Burritos, Fajitas & 'Ritas

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 18:27:00 -0000

Bud and Steve talk with Chef Tim Love about his new ghost Kitchen burrito concept, what's new at his Lonesome Dove and Gemelle restaurants and how restaurant owners need help to keep going through COVID-19.

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Eats Beat Ep. 171 - Belzoni's Catfish Cafe

Tue, 18 Aug 2020 13:08:51 -0000

Bud and Steve talk with Catfish wizard Dwight Cooley about his featherlight fried catfish in Belzoni's Catfish Cafe, inspired by the cooking in his home Belzoni, Mississippi.

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Eats Beat Ep. 170 - Southside barbecue boom!

Mon, 10 Aug 2020 05:56:18 -0000

Bud and Steve talk with Derrick Walker of Smoke-A-Holics talks about how he works with Panther City and other good restaurants.

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Eats Beat Ep. 169 - How to stay safe when dining out

Sun, 26 Jul 2020 01:31:14 -0000

She loves sushi and hibachi grills. But she's also a public health expert. Bud and Steve talk with Erin Carlson from UT Arlington about how to stay safe when dining out.

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Eats Beat Ep. 168 - New Cane Rosso is opening

Fri, 17 Jul 2020 18:07:51 -0000

Bud and Steve talk with Jay Jerrier about his new Cane Rosso location in Arlington, wood-fired pizzas and dealing with the coronavirus.

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Eats Beat Ep. 167 - Chef Point Cafe

Wed, 08 Jul 2020 05:39:30 -0000

Bud and Steve talk with Chef Point Cafe founders Franson Nwaeze and Paula Merrell about how the "calamari Conoco," a gas-station grill with seafood, duck and fine sauces, has grown into two restaurants!

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Eats Beat Ep. 166 - Rosako's Soul Food

Mon, 29 Jun 2020 23:19:42 -0000

Bud and Steve talk with Rosako Bailey of Rosako's Soul Food in Bedford.

Rosako's has a following among Cowboys and Mavericks players, and has been on the Food and Travel Channels. But COVID-19 and high beef prices have left him staggered.

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Eats Beat Ep. 165 - Enchiladas Olé

Tue, 16 Jun 2020 03:30:13 -0000

Bud and Steve talk with Mary Patino Perez, the enchilada queen and owner of Enchiladas Olé, about a new restaurant location and retail enchilada sauces.

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Eats Beat Ep. 164 - Pandemic edition

Mon, 08 Jun 2020 20:09:26 -0000

Bud and Steve talk with Chef Jon Bonnell, a leader in the Fort Worth’s restaurant industry, talks about his switch to family meals and Waters’ reopening.

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Eats Beat Ep. 163 - James Beard Awards!

Tue, 31 Mar 2020 04:08:08 -0000

Bud and Steve talk with Chef Molly McCook, the genius behind Ellerbe Fine Foods, and now the world knows. She’s up for a James Beard Award and talks about it on the Eats Beat podcast.

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Eats Beat Ep. 162 - It’s Mardi Gras weekend!

Wed, 19 Feb 2020 22:38:24 -0000

Bud and Steve talk with Chef Cindy Wheeler of Tributary Cafe talks about jambalaya, beignets and everything she’ll serve Saturday at Race Street Mardi Gras. (Plus—sheepshead fish?)

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Eats Beat Ep. 161 - Stock Show Eats!

Thu, 16 Jan 2020 21:26:00 -0000

Bud and Steve talk with Reata owner Mike Micallef about Reata's three Stock Show pop-ups, Reata at the Rodeo, La Espuela, and Reata at the Backstage Club.

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Eats Beat Ep. 160 - Tamale Season!

Mon, 23 Dec 2019 22:24:28 -0000

Bud and Steve talk with Brenda Holloway and Debra Martin, granddaughters of founders Herculano and Juanita Falcon at El Rancho Grande, about all things tamales.

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Eats Beat Ep. 159 - BBQ on the Brazos

Fri, 13 Dec 2019 17:31:31 -0000

Bud and Steve talk with co-owner John Sanford of BBQ on the Brazos on his move from Cresson to his new westside Fort Worth home.

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Eats Beat Ep. 158 - Underground steak

Tue, 03 Dec 2019 22:27:26 -0000

Bud and Steve get a sneak peek of the soon to open steakhouse under the new Sinclair Hotel in downtown Fort Worth, Wicked Butcher.

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Eats Beat Ep. 157 - Dutch’s Burrito Bar

Thu, 07 Nov 2019 21:36:28 -0000

Bud and Steve talk with Louis Lambert and Kay Greenlee about Dutch’s Hamburgers empire now includes a Burrito Garden.

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Eats Beat Ep. 156 - Pie season

Fri, 25 Oct 2019 19:15:00 -0000

Bud and Steve talk with Mary and Stephanie Swift at Carshon's Deli about the 90-year-old restaurant's busiest time of the year: pie season.

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Eats Beat Ep. 155 - Toro Toro

Sat, 19 Oct 2019 17:42:00 -0000

Bud and Steve talk with Chef Jason Harper of Toro Toro Pan Latin Steakhouse about big steaks and shareable small plates. The restaurant is scheduled to open in late November in The Worthington Renaissance in downtown Fort Worth.

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Eats Beat Ep. 154 - OPA!

Fri, 11 Oct 2019 13:00:00 -0000

Bud and Steve talk with the organizers of the Mid-Cities Greek FoodFest on everything Greek happening at the festival in Euless.

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Eats Beat Ep. 153 - Smoke-A-Holics BBq!

Fri, 04 Oct 2019 22:01:56 -0000

Bud and Steve talk with Derrick Walker, owner & pitmaster of Smoke-A-Holics BBq, about his Southern "TexSoul" take on Texas BBQ.

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Eats Beat Ep. 152 - Fish Fry!

Fri, 27 Sep 2019 22:22:28 -0000

Bud and Steve talk with Dwight Cooley, owner of Belzoni’s Catfish Cafe, about the virtues of Mississippi-raised catfish that come from his home town of Belzoni, the Catfish Capital of the World!

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Eats Beat Ep. 151 - Hot Chicken!

Fri, 20 Sep 2019 22:33:06 -0000

Bud and Steve talk with Mark Rogers, President and CEO of The Cookshack, about what's up with hot chicken!

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Eats Beat Ep. 150 - New chef at Bird Café!

Fri, 13 Sep 2019 19:53:46 -0000

Bud and Steve talk with long-time Fort Worth/Arlington chef Brian Olenjack about his new gig as Bird Café's executive chef + openings and closings restaurant news.

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Eats Beat Ep. 149 - Buffalo Bros & Hot Chicken!

Fri, 06 Sep 2019 23:11:36 -0000

Bud and Steve talk with Chef Jon Bonnell about his new Buffalo Bros location in Downtown Fort Worth & what's up with this HOT chicken craze?

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Eats Beat Ep. 148 - Our WÜRST podcast!

Mon, 26 Aug 2019 22:42:19 -0000

Bud and Steve talk with Adam Gertler, Dog Haus Würstmacher and Food Network alum, about all things sausages at Dog Haus's new Arlington location.

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Eats Beat Ep. 147 - DFW Restaurant Week

Mon, 26 Aug 2019 22:33:11 -0000

Bud and Steve talk with Chef Michael Thomson of Michael’s Cuisine and Keegan Hand of Lena Pope about DFW Restaurant Week and what restaurants are participating till Labor Day.

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Eats Beat Ep. 146 - Hatch chiles!

Mon, 12 Aug 2019 22:40:12 -0000

Bud and Steve talk with Mary Perez of Enchiladas Olé about all things Hatch chiles, plus, more Restaurant Week suggestions.

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Eats Beat Ep. 145 - El Bolero & Restaurant Week Tips!

Thu, 01 Aug 2019 20:30:38 -0000

Bud and Steve talk with Blake Swisher, Vice President of Operations at El Bolero about El Bolero's more traditional "Mex Mex" approach to Mexican food. Plus, Bud gives you his Restaurant Week Tips and suggestions.

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Eats Beat Ep. 144 - Punch Bowl Social

Sat, 27 Jul 2019 00:10:32 -0000

Bud and Steve check out the new Punch Bowl Social, a new eatertainment restaurant that emphasizes food, drinks, and fun.

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Eats Beat Ep. 143 - The Bearded Lady is back!

Fri, 19 Jul 2019 23:00:27 -0000

Bud and Steve talk with Bearded Lady founder Shannon Osbakken about what's new at the newly reopened Bearded Lady on South Main St.

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Eats Beat Ep. 142 - New Chopped Champion!

Fri, 12 Jul 2019 23:16:24 -0000

Bud and Steve talk with TV's new 'Chopped' champion Chef Ben Merritt, owner of Fixture Kitchen and Ben's Triple B, about his $10,000 win on the Food Network.

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Eats Beat Ep. 141 - Freds Texas Cafe

Fri, 05 Jul 2019 21:26:55 -0000

Bud and Steve talk with the "Outlaw Chef" of Freds Texas Cafe, Terry Chandler, about his new menu items.

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Eats Beat Ep. 140 - July 4th BBQ!

Wed, 26 Jun 2019 22:50:24 -0000

Bud and Steve talk with Pitmaster Derek Allan of Derek Allan's Texas Barbecue about craft BBQ, starting up a new restaurant and where to eat this July 4th.

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Eats Beat Ep. 139 - Two Million served!

Fri, 07 Jun 2019 23:09:31 -0000

Bud and Steve celebrate over 2 million podcast listens talking with Chef Tim Love at his new garden restaurant, Gemelle.

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Eats Beat Ep. 138 - We're talking ice cream!

Wed, 22 May 2019 23:53:46 -0000

Bud and Steve talk with Kari Crowe-Seher of Melt Ice Cream about... ice cream, and MELT's upcoming launch of there 3rd storefront location in Sundance Square.

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Eats Beat Ep. 137 - Our first Piecast!

Thu, 16 May 2019 22:30:49 -0000

Bud and Steve talk with Judy Balunda, owner of Judy Pie in Grapevine, about pies and Grapevine's Main Street Fest.

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Eats Beat Ep. 136 - Last minute Mothers Day restaurants!

Thu, 09 May 2019 22:00:46 -0000

Bud shares his list of last-minute restaurant ideas for Mothers Day and talks with the crew that runs the new Rogers RoundHouse.

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Eats Beat Ep. 135 - Happy Cinco de Mayo!

Sat, 04 May 2019 01:20:26 -0000

Bud and Steve talk with Terry Chandler of Fred's Texas Cafe and Executive Chef Manuel Vasquez of the Tarrant Area Food Bank at Empty Bowls about where to go for Cinco de Mayo and Mothers day.

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Eats Beat Ep. 134 - What the heck is Burgoo?

Fri, 26 Apr 2019 18:28:25 -0000

Bud and Steve talk with business reporter Carla Jimenez on new restaurant openings and end up learning about Burgoo and horseshoe sandwiches.

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Eats Beat Ep. 133 - Easter brunch deals

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 17:44:57 -0000

Bud and Steve talk brunch, buffets and midday fine-dining deals for Easter, plus hand-pulled noodles coming to Fort Worth!

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Eats Beat Ep. 132 - Schmidt’s Cream puffs & The Bahama Mama!

Fri, 12 Apr 2019 00:00:14 -0000

Bud and Steve talk Main St. Arts Festival food with Carla Epler and Geoff Schmidt of Schmidt’s German Village, who have been selling jumbo cream puffs and the famous Bahama Mama sausages at the Main St. Arts Festival for 23 years.

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Eats Beat Ep. 131 - All things Bonnell

Mon, 01 Apr 2019 22:33:34 -0000

Bud and Steve talk with Chef Jon Bonnell about this week's Fort Worth Food + Wine Festival and what's new at Bonnell's, Waters and Buffalo Bros.

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Eats Beat Ep. 130 - BBQ edition!

Thu, 21 Mar 2019 23:37:49 -0000

Bud and Steve talk with pitmasters Chris Magallanes & Ernest Morales of Panther City BBQ about the craft BBQ explosion in Fort Worth plus the Fort Worth Food + Wine Festival's upcoming "Ring of Fire" event.

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Eats Beat Ep. 129 - Ring of Fire!

Fri, 15 Mar 2019 22:17:28 -0000

Bud and Steve talk with Chef Juan Rodriguez of Magdalena's about his new restaurant and the Fort Worth Food + Wine Festival's upcoming "Ring of Fire" event.

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Eats Beat Ep. 128 - Countdown to FW Food & Wine Festival!

Fri, 08 Mar 2019 18:48:58 -0000

Bud and Steve talk with Chef Blaine Staniford of Grace & Little Red Wasp about big changes at next months Fort Worth Food + Wine Festival.

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Eats Beat Ep. 127 - Robert says goodbye

Thu, 28 Feb 2019 18:22:59 -0000

Bud and the gang talk what went wrong with Kona Grill and take a trip down "burger" memory lane on Roberts last episode.

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Eats Beat Ep. 126 - Mardi Gras & Lent eats plus best fries!

Fri, 22 Feb 2019 23:53:25 -0000

Bud and the gang get their Mardi Gras on, plus meatless options for Lent and who has the best fries!

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Eats Beat Ep. 125 - Cheesesteaks, Margaritas and news of the week!

Wed, 13 Feb 2019 21:53:12 -0000

Bud and the gang talk about Margaritas for Margarita day, the Fort Worth cheesesteak scene and restaurant news of the week.

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Eats Beat Ep. 124 - Last minute Valentines Day ideas

Thu, 07 Feb 2019 18:26:56 -0000

Bud and the gang talk about restaurants that have reopened after closing and last minute Valentines Day restaurant ideas.

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Eats Beat Ep. 123 - New taco joints & Valentines Day ideas

Thu, 24 Jan 2019 20:52:54 -0000

Bud and the gang talk about new taco joints popping up all over the metroplex and Valentines Day restaurant recommendations.

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Eats Beat Ep. 122 - Stock Show eats & soft drink news!

Wed, 16 Jan 2019 23:00:26 -0000

Bud and the gang talk about food options at the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo and should Dr. Pepper be Texas's official soft drink?

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Eats Beat Ep. 121 - Donuts, biscuits and cinnamon rolls!

Thu, 10 Jan 2019 23:18:07 -0000

Bud and the gang talk about new donuts, biscuits and cinnamon roll offerings coming to town plus, a new Indian food restaurant.

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Eats Beat Ep. 120 - Happy New Year!

Mon, 31 Dec 2018 16:54:51 -0000

Bud and the gang talk about eating black-eyed peas for the New Year and where to eat around AT&T Stadium for the Cowboy's playoff game.

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Eats Beat Ep. 119 - Christmas day places to eat

Fri, 14 Dec 2018 23:13:16 -0000

Bud and the gang talk about where to eat on Christmas day and stocking up on tamales for the holidays.

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Eats Beat Ep. 118 - Pizza, coffee and cheap tamales!

Wed, 05 Dec 2018 20:24:01 -0000

Bud and the gang talk about new pizza restaurants, coffee shops and where to get cheap tamales.

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Eats Beat Ep. 117 - Food halls, burgers, ramen and pizza!

Thu, 29 Nov 2018 23:01:22 -0000

Bud and the gang talk about two new food halls opening up plus burgers, ramen and pizza!

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Eats Beat Ep. 116 - Biscuits, Ramen and last minute Thanksgiving ideas

Tue, 20 Nov 2018 21:02:56 -0000

New Biscuit and Ramen restaurants open up and first come, first serve Thanksgiving restaurants.

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Eats Beat Ep. 115 - Bud and the gang talk turkey!

Fri, 16 Nov 2018 00:20:25 -0000

Need a Thanksgiving reservation? Bud and the gang got you covered.

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Eats Beat Ep. 114 - Three restaurants make their big comeback!

Thu, 08 Nov 2018 21:53:15 -0000

Bud and the gang weigh in on some old favorite burger & BBQ restaurants returning and when the new Food Hall at Crockett Row will open.

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Eats Beat Ep. 113 - Restuarant gift cards and Thanksgiving eats!

Wed, 31 Oct 2018 21:22:49 -0000

Bud and the gang talk restaurant gift cards, closings and openings and making those Thanksgiving reservations.

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Eats Beat Ep. 112 - Guess what? More openings and pumpkin season!

Wed, 24 Oct 2018 22:44:30 -0000

Bud and the gang talk about even more restaurant openings, breakfast and pumpkin pie!

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Eats Beat Ep. 111 - More openings, closings, plus burgers & chili!

Mon, 22 Oct 2018 17:10:43 -0000

Bud and the gang talk about more restaurant openings, closings, and were to get a good bowl of chili.

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Eats Beat Ep. 110 - Openings, closings and Greek fest!

Wed, 10 Oct 2018 20:21:55 -0000

Bud and the gang talk about restaurant openings, closings and were to get your Greek food fix this weekend.

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Eats Beat Ep. 109 - Eats Beat goes to the dogs!

Thu, 04 Oct 2018 23:45:16 -0000

Bud and the gang talk State Fair corn dogs and MUTTS Canine Cantina.

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Eats Beat Ep. 108 - Chicken fried steak, BBQ and Taco Bell?

Wed, 19 Sep 2018 21:25:47 -0000

Bud and the gang talk chicken fried steak deals, new BBQ joints, and what's up about Taco Bell winning best Mexican food?

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Eats Beat Ep. 107 - Arlington & Texas Live eats, plus restaurant news!

Thu, 13 Sep 2018 17:59:41 -0000

Bud and the gang take a road trip to Arlington to visit Texas Live and try some of the tasty eats!

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Eats Beat Ep. 106 - Wine Bistros, BBQ & Burgers, oh my!

Wed, 05 Sep 2018 22:35:24 -0000

Bud and the gang ponder if wine bistros are losing out to cocktails? Plus BBQ & burger updates.

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Eats Beat Ep. 105 - Guess what? We are talking Burgers again!

Wed, 22 Aug 2018 20:08:34 -0000

Bud and the gang are talking Burgers again, plus WestFest!

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Eats Beat Ep. 104 - $120 steak sandwich adventure!

Wed, 15 Aug 2018 20:55:55 -0000

Bud and the gang go to B&B Butchers to try a $120 steak sandwich, yum!

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Eats Beat Ep. 103 - Restaurant Week and a Hatch Chile update!

Fri, 10 Aug 2018 21:37:42 -0000

Bud and the gang weigh in on Restaurant Week picks, the Texas Live grand opening and where to get your Hatch Chile fix.

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Eats Beat Ep. 102 - Big sandwich news and Restaurant Week picks!

Wed, 01 Aug 2018 17:42:02 -0000

Bud and the gang talk about a big steak sandwich coming to Cowtown, Fuzzy's tacos and Restaurant Week picks!

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Eats Beat Ep. 101 - Texas Live news, BBQ flip-flops & restaurant fires, oh my!

Thu, 26 Jul 2018 22:52:07 -0000

Bud and the gang talk about what Guy Fieri's upcoming restaurant will serve, a BBQ restaurant showdown and some recent restaurants fires.

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Eats Beat Ep. 100 - Happy 100th episode!

Thu, 19 Jul 2018 17:35:21 -0000

Bud and the gang celebrate the 100th episode of Eats Beat with a road trip to Crockett Row's Oni Ramen and chat with chef Jesus Garcia.

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Eats Beat Ep. 99 - Pizza, Biscuits and Asian-Hispanic fusion grub!

Wed, 20 Jun 2018 21:33:14 -0000

Bud and the gang talk about pizza rankings, best biscuits and a new Asian-Hispanic fusion restaurant coming to Cowtown.

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Eats Beat Ep. 98 - Bun update, new eats & more Fathers Day specials!

Thu, 14 Jun 2018 19:18:50 -0000

Bud and the gang weigh in on burger buns, new restaurant openings and more places to take your dad for Fathers Day.

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Eats Beat Ep. 97 - Fathers Day steaks, ice cream & celebrity sightings!

Fri, 08 Jun 2018 17:34:22 -0000

Bud and the gang dish on affordable steaks for Fathers Day, ice cream treats and more celebrity sightings!

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Eats Beat Ep. 96 - Patio Dining, Colonial Eats & Ice Cream!

Wed, 23 May 2018 21:47:51 -0000

Bud and the gang talk patio dining, places to eat around Colonial and where Harrison Ford eats when he visits Cowtown.

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Eats Beat Ep. 95 - The Cliburn edition!

Thu, 01 Jun 2017 12:27:31 -0000

Heading to the Cliburn semifinals and don’t know where to eat?

Bud joins the Clef Notes podcast to discuss dining options close to Bass Hall for concertgoers who need to make it to a Cliburn semifinal performance before the doors close. (Hint: Don’t be late as the ushers won’t let you in until the pianist has left the stage!)

He talks about Bird Cafe, Thai Tina’s and a couple of other restaurants that are within walking distance of the performance hall.

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Eats Beat Ep. 94 – Podcast is back!

Thu, 20 Apr 2017 19:34:53 -0000

The Eats Beat Podcast is back! Bud and the gang talk about Main St., new eats downtown, Mother’s Day reservations and burgers.

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Eats Beat Ep. 93 - Restaurant roulette

Tue, 21 Jun 2016 23:22:01 -0000

Bud and the gang try to make sense of the latest flurry of high-profile restaurant closings and openings in Fort Worth.

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Eats Beat Ep. 92 - Burgers, bugs and Spam, oh my!

Fri, 03 Jun 2016 23:36:38 -0000

Bud and the gang dish on the food at the Dean & DeLuca Invitational, Spam Jam, Taste of Dallas and much more.

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Eats Beat Ep. 91 - Making Mother's Day plans

Tue, 03 May 2016 00:59:49 -0000

Bud and the gang offer some suggestions for where to take Mom forher big day. Plus, lots of restaurant openings and closings to dishon.

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Eats Beat Ep. 90 - Food + Wine time

Mon, 28 Mar 2016 22:48:26 -0000

Foodies are fired up for 3rd annual Fort Worth festival, which features everything from BBQ and burgers to wine, whiskey and sweet treats. Sink your teeth in our delicious preview.

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Eats Beat Ep. 89 - Bunches of brunches

Tue, 22 Mar 2016 17:03:16 -0000

Just in time for spring and Easter, Bud and the gang dish up some suggestions for the best brunches in DFW.

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Eats Beat Ep. 88 - Best bar foods!

Sat, 12 Mar 2016 00:10:06 -0000

The Eat Beat crew are talking bar food treats, just in case you want to stop by the bar for St. Patrick’s Day & March Madness.

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Eats Beat Ep. 87 - Super-Podcast

Fri, 05 Feb 2016 21:21:54 -0000

A Super-Bowl-sized dining chat about Mardi Gras, Valentine's Day, gold-plated pizza, calf fries and more.

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Eats Beat Ep. 86 - Mo-mentum for 2016

Thu, 31 Dec 2015 20:58:16 -0000

Bud and the crew visit Mo's Best Eatery in Arlington to taste the amazing pastrami, pizza, burgers, and more. And to toast to a New Year filled with finding great new local spots like this one.

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Eats Beat Ep. 85 - Holiday Wish Lists

Sat, 05 Dec 2015 00:14:51 -0000

Bud is making his list and checking it twice, looking at some of the best restaurant lists that keep honoring Fort Worth.

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Eats Beat Ep. 84 - The Great Steak Debate

Mon, 19 Oct 2015 22:22:20 -0000

With the World Steak Championships coming to Cowtown, Bud and the gang grill each other over where they've found the best steaks at DFW restaurants.

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Eats Beat Ep. 83 - Burgers, BBQ and McDonald's breakfast

Tue, 06 Oct 2015 22:42:40 -0000

Bud and the gang wrap up Burger Battle 2015, share some news about two beloved BBQ joints on the move, and choke down the fast-food giant's big time change.

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Eats Beat Ep. 82 - The Burger Battle's Final Four

Thu, 10 Sep 2015 22:14:41 -0000

Two newcomers are poised to challenge Fort Worth royalty in the 2015 DFW.com Burger Battle. Bud and the gang talk about all the close calls, and how the judges' came to their gut-busting decisions.

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Eats Beat Ep. 81 - Burger Battle breakdown

Tue, 01 Sep 2015 22:42:13 -0000

As the DFW.com bracket is narrowed to an Elite Eight, Bud and the crew take you beyond the beef to spotlight some of the biggest upsets and offer predictions for Final Four.

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Eats Beat Ep. 80 - The Burger Battle begins

Sat, 15 Aug 2015 00:47:39 -0000

We break down the 32-burger bracket, profile some of the newcomers, and predict a few of the potential sleepers as we embark on another quest to find the best burger in DFW.

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Eats Beat Ep. 79 - Grace’s James Beard dinner

Thu, 30 Jul 2015 18:08:46 -0000

Chef Blaine Staniford joins the Eats Beat crew to talk about his upcoming journey to the James Beard House, plus Restaurant Week and more.

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Eats Beat Ep. 78 - Happy Birthday, America and Joe T's

Wed, 01 Jul 2015 21:07:19 -0000

Bud and the gang serve up a full-plate of dining news for Independence Day, everything from high-end hot dogs to the new chef at the Modern to a couple of birthday wishes.

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Eats Beat Ep. 77 - Dining with Dad

Thu, 18 Jun 2015 21:27:28 -0000

Fried chicken and french toast, BBQ and burgers. Those are just a few of the suggestions Bud and the gang have for Father's Day dining this year.

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Eats Beat Ep. 76 - A new breed of Chinese food

Thu, 28 May 2015 19:44:39 -0000

Bud and the gang visit Cannon Chinese Restaurant on the near southside and talk with owner Jarry Ho, of Tokyo Cafe and Shinjuku station fame, about his latest culinary adventure.

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Eats Beat Ep. 75 – Tacos on the move

Fri, 08 May 2015 16:43:07 -0000

What’s up with Revolver Taco Lounge? Owner Gino Rojas talks with Bud and the crew about what's next for the West 7th gem and how his ranch-style restaurant, Campestre Chula Vista, is evolving.

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Eats Beat Ep. 74 - Mother's Day reservations

Thu, 23 Apr 2015 23:11:21 -0000

It's never too soon to make your Mother's Day reservations. Bud and the crew dish on some popular options, and then enjoy some more tasty news morsels.

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Eats Beat Ep. 72 - The downtown dine-around

Wed, 08 Apr 2015 21:43:56 -0000

As the Main Street arts festival arrives, Bud and the gang go in search of some new restaurants to check out in downtown Fort Worth.

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Eats Beat Ep. 72 - Brunch bunch

Tue, 31 Mar 2015 22:22:54 -0000

Whether you're looking for an Easter or Mother's Day restaurant idea, or just a hearty place to ease that Saturday night hangover, Bud and gang have your covered.

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Eats Beat EP. 47 - 'Cue the food festival

Thu, 19 Mar 2015 21:19:00 -0000

Bud and the gang venture to Billy's Oak Acres to preview the Fort Worth Food and Wine Festival and learn more about its new BBQ and dessert events.

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Eats Beat Ep. 70 - Something old, something new

Sat, 07 Mar 2015 00:07:55 -0000

Bud and the gang come out of hibernation to check out some new spots like Social House and Thurber Mingus, and drop in on a few old favorites like Enchiladas Ole.

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Eats Beat Ep. 69 - A lotta kolaches

Sat, 24 Jan 2015 19:51:32 -0000

Bud and the gang join the kolache craze and dig into a few of the sweet treats. Plus, they preview prime spots for Valentine's Day dining.

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Eats Bea Ep. 68 - Hoya Korean comes to downtown

Sat, 17 Jan 2015 00:14:26 -0000

Bud and the gang check out the new fast casual restaurant in Sundance Square, plus they preview Planet Sub and offer some dining spots for Stock Show visitors.

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Eats Beat Ep. 67 -Tasting a Top Dawg at Fred's

Fri, 09 Jan 2015 17:58:46 -0000

Chef Keith Grober, who made his name creating gourmet burgers at Rodeo Goat, is back on the scene with a hot new hot dog at Fred's. Bud and the gang give it a try and catch up with Keith.

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Eats Beat Ep. 66 - A very merry podcast

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 20:00:11 -0000

Chicken and waffles, cheesecake and high-dollar holiday spots are all on the plate for Bud and the gang.

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Eats Beat Ep. 65 - Talkin' Turkey

Thu, 20 Nov 2014 18:29:19 -0000

Bud and the gang get in the holiday spirit with Thanksgiving Day dining suggestions, from Buttons to Whataburger.

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Eats Beat Ep. 64 - Survival of the foodiest

Wed, 12 Nov 2014 22:09:06 -0000

Bud and the gang talk about the recent restaurant shakeups in the Magnolia Ave. and West 7th areas.

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Eats Beat Ep. 63 - Best new burgers

Thu, 16 Oct 2014 18:23:16 -0000

Bud and the gang weigh in on the Fresh Meat Smackdown, which pits some of the new burger joints in DFW against each other to determine who gets a shot in next year's DFW.com Burger Battle.

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Eats Beat Ep. 62 - Greek week

Fri, 03 Oct 2014 19:04:07 -0000

As the Euless food festival approaches, Bud and the gang settle, once and for all, how to pronounce the word "gyro." Plus more Greek food secrets.

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Eats Beat Ep. 61 - Talkin' BBQ at Billy's Oak Acres

Wed, 17 Sep 2014 19:49:37 -0000

Billy Woodrich, chef and owner of one of the best BBQ joints in Fort Worth, shares his secrets for great ribs, brisket and bounty hunting.

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Eats Beat Ep. 60 - The pho phonomenon:

Wed, 10 Sep 2014 23:18:08 -0000

Bud and the gang talk about the trendiest ethnic dish of the moment, and try their hardest to pronounce it correctly.

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Eats Beat Ep. 59 - Boffo breakfast options

Wed, 27 Aug 2014 19:00:55 -0000

The Eats Beat crew gets an early start with a chat about the best breakfasts in town, thanks to a new list released by our friends at Food Fort Worth.

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Ep. 58 - Smokin' hot BBQ talk

Thu, 14 Aug 2014 21:45:37 -0000

Bud and the gang taste some new 'cue from Grapevine, which has its own restaurant ring of fire forming out in the suburbs. Plus a whole lotta enchilada chatter.

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Eats Beat Ep. 57 - Frozen goodness

Thu, 31 Jul 2014 21:58:06 -0000

The crew celebrates the arrival of Bahama Buck's in Fort Worth, snazzy new Dairy Queens in Tarrant County and a Zagat nod for Melt.

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Eats Beat Ep. 56 - Raising the steaks in Cowtown

Thu, 24 Jul 2014 19:08:40 -0000

News of Dee Lincoln's decision to open a casual steakhouse and burger bar in the West 7th area gets the crew talking about their favorite steaks in town.

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Eats Beat Ep. 55 - Restaurant Week scouting report

Thu, 17 Jul 2014 20:32:38 -0000

The Eats Beat crew looks ahead to the annual feeding frenzy to see which Fort Worth restaurants should be on your reservation list.

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Eats Beat Ep. 54 - The Ramen report

Mon, 23 Jun 2014 21:39:44 -0000

In another busy week on the Eats Beat, Lanny's bids farewell and Fort Worth says hello to its first full-fledged Ramen shop.

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Eats Beat- Ep. 53 - Cheers to Dad!

Thu, 12 Jun 2014 21:06:21 -0000

The Eats Beat crew offers some meaty suggestions for Father's Day dining, and a few ideas on where to toast him with a powerful margarita.

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Ep. 52 - Say Cheesecake Factory

Fri, 30 May 2014 22:24:08 -0000

The popular chain is coming to downtown Fort Worth, which inspires cheers and jeers. And the crew talks about Tim Love's much-criticized Colonial food debut.

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Ep. 51 - Ellerbe's finest hour

Thu, 08 May 2014 18:31:58 -0000

Chef Molly McCook joins the Eats Beat crew to talk about her upcoming journey to the James Beard House, plus the restaurant's fifth anniversary, and more.

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Eats Beat - Ep. 50 - Chefs on the move

Fri, 02 May 2014 20:29:28 -0000

The Eats Beat crew chews on the departures of two popular local chefs, and offers some suggestions for Mother's Day dining.

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Ep. 49 - Has "foodiefication" gone too far?

Fri, 18 Apr 2014 20:27:10 -0000

The Eats Beat crew engages in a basil-infused debate over the growing gourmet trend among new restaurants, craft beers and now ice cream.

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Eats Beat - Ep. 48 - Candlelite Inn, Easter brunch & pizza

Thu, 10 Apr 2014 20:58:48 -0000

The Eats Beat crew talks about the newly reopened Candlelite Inn, Easter brunch ideas and pizza!

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Eats Beat - Ep. 47 - A Final Four feast

Wed, 02 Apr 2014 19:03:15 -0000

The Eat Beat crew offers a menu of dining options for sports fans coming to North Texas for the NCAA basketball tournament and the NASCAR race.

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Eats Beat - Ep. 46 - A thoroughly Modern chef (and food festival)

Wed, 26 Mar 2014 16:05:09 -0000

Dena Peterson, executive chef at Cafe Modern, joins the Eats Beat crew to talk about the restaurant's new spring menu, the Fort Worth Food + Wine Festival, and the joy of Jack in the Box tacos.

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Eats Beat - Ep. 45 - Happy Birthday, Mr. Kennedy - Bud Kennedy

Wed, 19 Mar 2014 23:08:19 -0000

A special birthday podcast features suggestions for special occasion restaurants and great patios for spring.

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Eats Beat - Ep. 43 - The Foodie Revolution - Bud Kennedy

Wed, 26 Feb 2014 19:46:11 -0000

Jesus Garcia, the chef of Little Lily Sushi, and Gino Rojas, the owner of Revolver Taco Lounge, sit down with Bud and Rick to dish on everything from their runaway success to social media to Fort Worth's foodie revolution.

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Eats Beat - Ep. 42 - Burning the Midnight Oil - Bud Kennedy

Tue, 18 Feb 2014 15:56:43 -0000

Bud and Rick chat about late-night dining options in DFW, and the rise of Thai food in Fort Worth. They're also joined by The Weekend Chef, Steve Wilson, who explored a gem of a winery in Burleson for Valentine's Day dinner.

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Eats Beat - Ep. 41 - Valentine's Day Dining - Bud Kennedy

Mon, 10 Feb 2014 17:05:00 -0000

Bud and Rick offer a peek at new Fort Worth restaurants Kona Grill and Cane Rosso, plus they offer a few non-traditional ideas for romantic Valentine's Day options.

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Eats Beat - Ep. 40 - Farewell Eats: Where would you dine last? - Bud Kennedy

Thu, 30 Jan 2014 20:59:00 -0000

Since Nick is hitting the road and moving east, he talks with Bud and Rick about last meals in DFW. The topic was also this week's DFW.com cover story. So, if you only had one day left in the Metroplex, where and what would you eat? Listen up for delicious last meal suggestions.

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Eats Beat - Ep. 39 - Stock Show Eats - Bud Kennedy

Fri, 24 Jan 2014 14:36:00 -0000

The Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo is back again and the guys know all the activity there can cause quite the appetite. Plus, it brings in numerous visitors who only have a limited time to survey the food Cowtown has to offer. Bud, Rick and Nick talk about the best eats near the Stock Show and a few must haves for those who aren't in Fort Worth very often.

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Eats Beat - Ep. 38 - New Eateries Start 2014 Off WIth A Bang - Bud Kennedy

Fri, 10 Jan 2014 17:45:00 -0000

The trio of Bud Kennedy, Rick Press and Nick Dean start the new year looking at all of the new restaurants opening in Cowtown. Plus, the guys talk food prices and wonder if our wallets will ever get a break.

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Eats Beat - Ep. 37 - This Year In Food + Dining - Bud Kennedy

Thu, 12 Dec 2013 20:21:00 -0000

Bud, Rick and Nick sit down and survey 2013: the good, the tasty and the unsavory. Listen up for the trends that heated up DFW dining and the ones to which we say 'good riddance.' Plus, some up-and-coming restaurants we're looking forward to in 2014.

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Eats Beat - Ep. 36 - Talkin' Tex-Mex - Bud Kennedy

Fri, 29 Nov 2013 18:47:00 -0000

With the Thanksgiving feast behind them and only weeks before families crowd the table for for Christmas, dining guru Bud Kennedy and social media editor Nick Dean sit down for a talk on Tex-Mex — the best option for appetites tired of turkey. Bud offers insights into the unknow gems hidden in Cowtown's Tex-Mex realm while Nick breaks down some of the best chains the DFW area offers up. Tired of turkey? Talk Tex-Mex with us instead. Producer: Nick Dean

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Eats Beat - Ep. 35 - What's open this holiday season + DFW.com beer bracket - Bud Kennedy

Thu, 21 Nov 2013 22:12:00 -0000

Bud and Rick talk about some of the best restaurants that are keeping their doors open this Thanksgiving. Plus, Rick gives a run down of how the DFW.com Craft Beer Battle is turning out. Listen up!

Producer: Nick Dean

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Eats Beat - Ep. 34 - Holiday visits from the family and where to eat - Bud Kennedy

Tue, 12 Nov 2013 16:43:00 -0000

While your grocery list expands as you prepare for making a feast this holiday season, you're going to want to make sure you decide where family from out of town dines while in Cowtown. Bud, Rick and Nick tells us their best suggestions for wining and dining family around town.

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Eats Beat - Ep. 33 - Exploring the Asian Cuisine Scene - Bud Kennedy

Fri, 01 Nov 2013 15:56:00 -0000

DFW.com editor Rick Press and social media editor Nick Dean ask dining guru Bud Kennedy about all things Asian dining. Sushi, Thai, Indian, Vietnamese and more are all the center of this week's podcast. Listen up and find our where to dig in.

Producer: Nick Dean

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Eats Beat - Ep. 32 - The Great Pumpkin Hunt - Bud Kennedy

Thu, 24 Oct 2013 22:05:00 -0000

Nick and Bud have scoured the local area and come up with the best pumpking dishes, beer, desserts, recipes and products that are at the disposal of north Texans this fall. Listen up as Bud and Nick tell you the best ways to enjoy this fall favorite.

Producer: Nick Dean

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Eats Beat - Ep. 31 - Where's the best comfort food? - Bud Kennedy

Fri, 18 Oct 2013 21:04:00 -0000

Dining guru Bud Kennedy helps DFW.com editor Rick Press and social media editor Nick Dean when the two come down with a cold. Where's the best comfort food? What about the best salsa and spicy food to clear the nostrils? The guys survey the best options in this week's podcast. Next week: all things pumpkin. Stay tuned.

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Eats Beat - Ep. 30 - Celebrating Sundance Plaza and a re-opened bridge - Bud Kennedy

Mon, 14 Oct 2013 15:07:00 -0000

Dining guru Bud Kennedy talks with DFW.com editor Rick Press and social media editor Nick Dean about the upcoming opening of the plaza in Sundance Square and what the re-opened West Seventh Street bridge means for Cowtown diners.

Producer: Nick Dean

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Eats Beat - Ep. 29 - Pizza talk with Jay Jerrier - Bud Kennedy

Tue, 24 Sep 2013 15:19:00 -0000

Live from Dallas, Bud Kennedy sits down with Il Cane Rosso owner Jay Jerrier in his new New York-style pizzeria Zoli's to talk about pies, a new Cane Rosso in Fort Worth and more. Listen in for Jerrier's first ever podcast appearance. Pizza fans won't want to miss this!

Producers: Rick Press, Nick Dean

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Eats Beat - Ep. 28 - A Mixed Bag: Craft brews & Sushi talk - Bud Kennedy

Wed, 18 Sep 2013 15:43:00 -0000

Dining expert Bud Kennedy, DFW.com Rick Press and Star-Telegram social media editor Nick Dean begin this week's talk with a examination of DFW craft brews and their prevalence in restaurants. The conversation then segues to sushi and the best DFW places for the Asian cuisine.

Producer: Nick Dean

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Eats Beat - Ep. 27 - Football season means kickoffs for teams and DFW restaurants - Bud Kennedy

Fri, 06 Sep 2013 13:56:00 -0000

Dining expert Bud Kennedy and DFW.com editor Rick Press see that the coming of fall means filled football stadiums and a filling restaurant scene for the Metroplex. Listen to the two talk about the newest restaurants on the dining landscape, plus where to find tailgating tips and recipes from our DFW.com crew.

Producer: Nick Dean

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Eats Beat - Ep. 26 - The Hot Issue: DFW Restaurants with buzz - Bud Kennedy

Fri, 30 Aug 2013 19:57:00 -0000

Dining expert Bud Kennedy and DFW.com editor Rick Press talk about the buzzworthy restaurants that made the top ten 'hot list' in this year's DFW.com Hot Issue. Listen in to find out what restaurant should be next on your must-try list.

Producer: Nick Dean

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Eats Beat - Ep. 25 - Cane Rosso opening in Fort Worth; Lonesome Dove fire - Bud Kennedy

Fri, 23 Aug 2013 21:15:00 -0000

Dining expert Bud Kennedy and podcast producer Nick Dean sit down to talk about the latest food news in the Metroplex, including the addition of a true Naples-inspired pizzeria and updates on a fire at Chef Tim Love's Lonesome Dove in the Fort Worth Stockyards.

DFW.com editor Rick Press is on vacation.

Producer: Nick Dean

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Eats Beat - Ep. 24 - We have a new burger champion - Bud Kennedy

Mon, 19 Aug 2013 03:01:00 -0000

Rick, Bud and Nick talk burger battle one last time, revealing the winner and the inside scoop on how the final battle worked out.

Producer: Nick Dean

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Eats Beat - Ep. 23 - A tough fight for a shot at burger championship - Bud Kennedy

Thu, 08 Aug 2013 21:18:00 -0000

Results are in and the two burgers headed to the championship round are named. But Bud and Rick take the time to recap what happened in the final four when two titan burger joints collided in an historic match up. Bud also recaps new Cowtown eateries Bravo and Pacific Table.

Producer: Nick Dean

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Eats Beat - Ep. 22 - Final Four burgers and a side of new local food - Bud Kennedy

Thu, 01 Aug 2013 20:18:00 -0000

The Burger Battle is down to the Final Four so Rick and Bud analyze the possible outcomes of both the judges' and readers' brackets. Plus, producer Nick Dean talks with Bud about a new Magonlia Ave. pub, The Bearded Lady, and his experience at Salsa Limon's new shop on Univeristy.

Producer: Nick Dean

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Eats Beat - Ep. 21. - Burgers power through to Elite 8 - Bud Kennedy

Thu, 25 Jul 2013 17:19:00 -0000

A strong showing for all the burger joints in the readers' bracket, plus flavorful burgers served up for the judges are part of Bud and Rick's burger talk this week.

Producer: Nick Dean

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Eats Beat - Ep. 20 - Who survived Round 1 in the Burger Battle? - Bud Kennedy

Fri, 19 Jul 2013 23:09:00 -0000

The first round in this year's battle saw the fall of a beloved burger joint from Fort Worth. Rick and Bud digest what's happened this round and look onward to the match-ups to come.

Producer: Nick Dean

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Eats Beat - Ep. 19 - Breaking Down the Burger Bracket - Bud Kennedy

Thu, 11 Jul 2013 16:56:00 -0000

With 32 viable contenders for this year's Burger Battle crown, Rick and Bud explain this year's bracket and size up the competition.

Producer: Nick Dean

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Eats Beat - Ep. 5 - St. Patrick's Day - Bud Kennedy

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 21:18:00 -0000

Bud Kennedy, who heralds in this episode with an accent from the Emerald Isle, talks St. Patrick's Day food and entertainment hotspots with DFW.com editor Rick Press. Also on the docket, the three-day food and wine festival "Savor Dallas" and a new "Twisted Root" in Bedford.

Producer: Taylor Cammack

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