The Fork Report w Neil Saavedra

26:49

Labor Day and Back to School Food Ideas

The Fork Report w Neil Saavedra ·

2026/08/23

Hour 1 - Neil Saavedra is longing for fall as Labor Day approaches. He talks all things Back to School foods and underrated steak cuts. A new fad is going around with dots fruit salads, but how new is it, really?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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28:47

The Fall of the 24/7 Diner, and the Old Brea Chop House

The Fork Report w Neil Saavedra ·

2026/08/23

Hour 2 - Neil discusses the fall of the 24/7 American diner. Taco Bell is bringing back nostalgic menu items. And later, Neil is joined by Tony Fasulo, owner of Old Brea Chop House. Tony and Dani Fasulo own Old Brea Chop House, a beloved North Orange County steakhouse in Brea, and they're now opening Chef Cut Meat House, a butcher shop, scratch kitchen and wine bar from the same team. The idea actually started as a section of the Old Brea menu called "Chef Cut," where guests could buy the same cuts

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30:43

Drinks with Noctría

The Fork Report w Neil Saavedra ·

2026/08/23

Hour 3 - Neil is joined by Siggi Kjartan, co-founder of Noctría. Noctría is a new premium mezcal-based ready-to-drink cocktail brand from co-founders Stella Bieltvedt and Siggi Kjartan, launched this August in Los Angeles. It's made with artisanal espadín mezcal from Oaxaca and Icelandic glacial water, and comes in two flavors: Smoky Ranch Water and Spicy Mezcalíta. Where most of the canned cocktail category leans wellness and daytime branding, Noctría is built

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29:25

Different Ways to do Corn and AI Impacts on Food

The Fork Report w Neil Saavedra ·

2026/08/16

Hour 1 - Neil discusses his Technique of the Week: Corn. He gives his tips and tricks and all different ways of preparing corn. And what impact will AI have on food? Neil has thoughts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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28:03

Taqueando After Dark and An Insider Guide to Owning a...

The Fork Report w Neil Saavedra ·

2026/08/16

Hour 2 - Bill Esparza joins Neil to talk about the upcoming Taqueando After Dark event in Los Angeles. Guests roam from room to room, each one showcasing a different regional specialty from the street food traditions linking Baja California, Sinaloa, Tijuana, Valle de Guadalupe and LA.Giving back: aportionof every ticketbenefitsCIELO (Comunidades IndígenasenLiderazgo), an Indigenous women-led nonprofit supporting Indigenous communities across Los Angeles. After that, Adam Weisblatt, author of

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30:19

Marco Gagliardi of Josephine in Silverlake

The Fork Report w Neil Saavedra ·

2026/08/16

Hour 3 - Neil is joined by chef Marco Gagliardi of Josephine in Silverlake. For Marco Gagliardi and Anthony Dragotto, Josephine, was the grandmother at the center of everything. Two grandmothers on different timelines, both named Josephine, both with tables that filled themselves and doors that never quite closed. They cooked without performance but with precision. Their meals were simple and incredibly alive. Josephine is not a memory. She is a presence. This restaurant is a continuation of what

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31:34

Non-Stick Pans and Descansos Restaurant

The Fork Report w Neil Saavedra ·

2026/08/09

Hour 1 - Neil breaks down tips and tricks with non-stick pans. Later in the hour, he's joined by Rob Arellano from Descanso Restaurant to catch up on all things Descanso. Learn more at https://www.descansorestaurantla.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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27:04

Sky Burrell on the Optimistic Closing of Sky's...

The Fork Report w Neil Saavedra ·

2026/08/09

Hour 2 - Neil is joined by Sky Burrell of Sky's Gourmet Tacos to discuss her recent announcement that the restaurant will be closing. After 34 years, Mid-City staple Sky’s Gourmet Tacos announced it will close its full-service restaurant on August 15, 2026, and transition to a catering and ghost-kitchen business. Learn more at https://www.skysgourmettacos.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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31:24

Tricia Cook of the Pacific Wine and Food Classic...

The Fork Report w Neil Saavedra ·

2026/08/09

Hour 3 - Tricia Cook from the Pacific Wine and Food Classic Festival joins Neil to discuss her upcoming annual food festival.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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28:49

Protein, Protein, Protein - Meat Cuts, Rotisserie...

The Fork Report w Neil Saavedra ·

2026/08/02

Hour 1- This hour on Fork Report is nothing but the proteins. Technique of the Week is meat cuts, then we are getting into the perfect rotisserie chicken and what to look for when purchasing one. AND the new Campbells Chunky soup frozen bowls. It's all on KFIAM-640See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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30:05

Cinnamon Hawaiian Rolls and Cesare and Pamela Vietina...

The Fork Report w Neil Saavedra ·

2026/08/02

Hour 2- Summer isn't over on the Fork Report and we are sharing fun recipes you can do with the new cinnamon Hawaiian rolls. AND a fun party idea with chip bag sandwiches. PLUS we are talking to the creative geniuses behindCesare Ristorante, Cesare and Pamela Vietina. You want to hear what they have, on KFIAM-640.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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31:32

Cesare Ristorante and Neil Answers Your Talkbacks

The Fork Report w Neil Saavedra ·

2026/08/02

Hour 3- Fork Report is talking to the creative geniuses behindCesare Ristorante, Cesare and Pamela Vietina and they brought amazing and light meatballs, pizza, lasagna, and MORE. PLUS we are talking to YOU. We are answering your Talkback questions. It's on KFIAM-640.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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23:45

Spice Up Your Tuna Casserole, What's Up With...

The Fork Report w Neil Saavedra ·

2026/07/26

Neil shares his tips and tricks on tuna casserole. After, he gets into microplastics - what to beware of and what to ignore. Plus, Aldi is setting a standard for grocery shopping and other retailers are paying attention.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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25:47

Chef Renee Johnson

The Fork Report w Neil Saavedra ·

2026/07/26

Neil is joined by Chef Renee Johnson, owner of Blackberry Soul Fine Catering. Learn more at blackberrysoul.net.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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31:41

Morgan Runyon of The Old Place

The Fork Report w Neil Saavedra ·

2026/07/26

Neil interviews Morgan Runyon of The Old Place. Find out more at oldplacecornell.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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30:25

How to Cook a Hot Dog

The Fork Report w Neil Saavedra ·

2026/07/12

The Fork Report Hour 1 (07/11) - This week's Technique of the Week covers all things hot dogs. Neil discusses where they come from, how to cook them, and fun hot dog combinations to try out this summer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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31:00

Joseph Karamian - Teriyaki Madness

The Fork Report w Neil Saavedra ·

2026/07/12

The Fork Report Hour 2 (07/11) - Teriyaki Madness has been actively expanding across the greater Los Angeles area. While there is one long-standing location in Downtown LA (1120 W 6th St), several newer spots have opened up. Neil speaks with owner Joseph Karamian about his restaurant and the new locations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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30:22

Tony Messina - Executive Chef of Pawn Shop

The Fork Report w Neil Saavedra ·

2026/07/12

The Fork Report Hour 3 (07/11) - At Pawn Shop, Tony Messina reimagines game-day food from the ground up: refined and intentional without ever feeling formal, blending nods to his New England heritage with his broader culinary range. Highlights include Hot Dogs topped with osetra caviar and Japanese mayo, Charbroiled Oysters with XO butter, Sticky Pork Spareribswith kabayaki and peanuts, and a Dry Aged 40oz Tomahawk for celebratory moments alongside the soon-to-be-signature house Pu Pu Platter. Tony

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21:59

Happy 4th of July from The Fork Report!

The Fork Report w Neil Saavedra ·

2026/07/04

The Fork Report Hour 1 [Best Of] (07/04) - The Fourth of July is here! Neil shares his thoughts on why now is more important than ever to believe and honor in "We The People". Also, this weeks Technique of the Week is all about 4th of July grilling!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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32:54

Homeboy Cafe + Red, White and Blue Deals

The Fork Report w Neil Saavedra ·

2026/07/04

The Fork Report Hour 2 [Best Of] (07/04) - An encore on Homeboy Cafe. Plus, The Fork Reporter shares some red, white and blue deals at the grocery store.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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