Frenchie's Friends Podcast presented by Green Cheek Beer Company
Kent French
46 episodes
2 months ago
Brian and I are back on location this time we have landed at Everywhere Brewery in Orange! On August 4th, 2023, Everywhere will celebrate their One Year Anniversary and the FF Podcast Presented by Green Cheek Beer wanted to celebrate them! Jeremy Grinkey and Keith Pumilia who are part of the ownership group join the cast to discuss the idea of going out on their own, love of food, love of beer, love of people and why they strive to make Everywhere everything to everyone! Stop by soon to Eve...
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Brian and I are back on location this time we have landed at Everywhere Brewery in Orange! On August 4th, 2023, Everywhere will celebrate their One Year Anniversary and the FF Podcast Presented by Green Cheek Beer wanted to celebrate them! Jeremy Grinkey and Keith Pumilia who are part of the ownership group join the cast to discuss the idea of going out on their own, love of food, love of beer, love of people and why they strive to make Everywhere everything to everyone! Stop by soon to Eve...
Brian and I are back on location this time we have landed at Everywhere Brewery in Orange! On August 4th, 2023, Everywhere will celebrate their One Year Anniversary and the FF Podcast Presented by Green Cheek Beer wanted to celebrate them! Jeremy Grinkey and Keith Pumilia who are part of the ownership group join the cast to discuss the idea of going out on their own, love of food, love of beer, love of people and why they strive to make Everywhere everything to everyone! Stop by soon to Eve...
Your Native Son! The Frenchie's Friends Podcast presented by Green Cheek Beer is back!! Brian and I make a stop to @nativesonoc in #santaana for some great beer and crab cakes! Owner @jonbonfon (Jon Sanchez) gives us a taste of what @nativesonoc and his two other locations have to offer! Enjoy the 🌞 and @nativesonoc on this great rooftop spot for friends and family!!
THE RANCH Restaurant and Saloon in Anaheim, California is one of the premiere dining establishments in all of Southern California. It's Prime Steaks rival the best anywhere while it's award winning wine program is second to none. But now THE RANCH Restaurant and Saloon has added top shelf spirits to it's portfolio! Brian and I take a road trip to THE RANCH Restaurant and Saloon and sit with Jeremy, the Director of Fine Spirits and Eddie, the Whiskey Captain, as they give us a litt...
Cheeky #3 is finally here! After long hours and A LOT of blood, sweat and tears, Brian Rausso and Evan Price have opened up their newest Green Cheek Beer location in Sunset Beach! I paid a visit on Industry Night to celebrate the occasion and Brian and I had a chance to talk with Ebony, who is the new manager in Sunset Beach and Jeremy Grinkey, who just opened up Everywhere Brewing Company! Cheers!!
1886 - A true Hub for the City of Orange! Opened just before the pandemic hit, @1886brewingco has quickly established itself as a place for #cityoforange residents can drink great craft beer, enjoy a creative menu, and watch a game! But @1886brewingco is the last thing from a sports bar. A beautiful environment has been created that welcomes beer lovers, foodies and families! The name comes from the year the building was built and the history has been kept in tact with hardwood floors and bri...
When Brian and I paid a visit to Harley in Laguna Beach to talk with owner Chef Greg Daniel, it was very evident you were in for a unique experience. The space is two stories, open concept, and has windows from floor to ceiling giving it a Northern Cal feel. But the fact he's located on Mermaid street brings you right back to Laguna! Comfort food like Fried Chicken, Mac n Cheese and Biscuits and Gravy fill the menu along with fresh fish and choice meats. The setting is to pa...
Welcome to a Frenchie's Friendsmas Feast featuring Docent Brewery on location at Heritage Barbecue! Yes Brian and I take a road trip to San Juan Capistrano to say hello to good friend Danny Castillo and are joined by the two Brian's from Docent (Brian Hendon and Bryan Giesen)! Docent is San Juan Capistrano's first brewery and public house and has taken on a responsibility to give the community more than just a meeting place but a home away from home. Find out how Docent lives by t...
This is true a family success story! Meet Dave and Bree, who during the pandemic, were experimenting with making different types of bread that ended up being quite delicious. One loaf was sold, the word was out, and FKN Bread became a local favorite. Their home business has now moved into a storefront in San Juan Capistrano and the word continues spread! Incredible sourdough has grown into pastries and much more! Brian and I stopped by for a visit and even had a chance to make som...
On the latest edition of the Frenchie's Friends Podcast presented by Green Cheek Beer, Brian and I talk with Sean Haggerty, owner and founder of Protector Brewery in San Diego and an American Veteran. A Navy Seal for over a decade, Sean tells us how the idea for San Diego's first organic brewery came out of the need for a cold beer while fighting in Iraq. Get ready for stories about his combat missions that have given Sean perspective and why no hurdle is too high and no problem i...
Come drink with us under the trees in Mammoth! Brian and I travel to Mammoth Lakes for the 25th Annual Bluesapalooza where great beer, food and music meet the Eastern Sierras! What a great day meeting incredible brewers and sampling beer from all over California. On this latest edition of the Podcast, Brian and I chat with Victor Lester, Head Brewer at Mammoth Brewing Company, Steven Hicks, Head Brewer at Station Craft Brewery in Dana Point, and Robert Jon from Robert Jon an...
On our latest episode, Bar manager Isle Anderson and Chef Albert from Landers Liquor Bar in San Clemente join Brian and I to talk about this cool concept that has made it's way from Costa Mesa to the beach of SC! Craft cocktails, local brews, gourmet food, a vintage inspired clothing store and ocean views all rolled into one....It truly doesn't get any better than this! Oh and make sure you say high to Whiskey.....after you listen you'll know what I mean!
Wil Dee joins Brian and I on our latest podcast and you are sure to find out as we did that he has to be the most interesting man in Orange County! He's the co-founder of Chapman Crafted and also owns Haven Craft Kitchen + Bar and Provisions Deli & Bottleshop all located in Old Towne Orange! He discusses his incredibly interesting story of working at pretty much every bar and restaurant in Orange County and how that experience has helped him today. He also reveals how he...
Brian and I got Wrecked on the beach...and man was it fun! We took the Podcast on the road to Sea Legs at the Beach located right on the sand at the Bolsa Chica Beach where Robert Jon and the Wreck were playing under the Southern California sun in front of a packed house! Robert Jon Burrison and Henry James were kind enough to join us between sets to talk about finally playing in front of a live crowd and their European Tour this fall. This is the second time Robert Jon has ...
14 years ago Larry Houser joined forces with John Skehan and Holly Hana to bring a love of New Orleans cuisine to Fullerton. Ever since Bourbon Street has been a staple for the Bourbon behind the bar, the authentic food on the table and the buzzing nightlife once the sun goes down! Larry joins Brian and I to talk about the success of Bourbon Street, the Bowery Pies (a family pizza place he opened 5 years ago next door), and his families fight against Autism. Oh...and Evan Price, ...
On the latest episode of the Podcast, Brian and I head to Surf City not in search of the best waves, but the best Spirits! Surf City Still Works opened its doors in 2017 becoming Huntington Beach's first independent craft distillery. In a "what now" moment several years ago, co-founders Elena and Josh Kornoff decided to follow a passion and forge a road in HB no one had done before and have never looked back! Josh joins us to share his story that has taken him from the spiri...
You know when you meet someone for the first time and instantly you feel happy? That is how I describe our next guest on the Podcast. Yolanda Quam is co-owner of The Fuel Shack in San Clemente. After spending 25 years in the medical profession, she wanted to see what else was out there for her and let her love for food and laughter lead the way to her dream. Brian and I smile from the beginning to the end of this interview as Yolanda shares her story with us the only way she...
Alcohol infused cupcakes...need I say more! Get to Hapa Cakes! What an incredible combination created by 2 incredible ladies 8 years ago. Hanayo Martin and Akemi Simpson came up with the concept while students at Cal State Fullerton and now they have 2 locations, one in downtown Fullerton and another in Brea! Trust me, these treats are the perfect way to end your day (or start your weekend!) and now is the perfect time to stop by Hapa Cakes with St. Patrick's Day arriving!&n...
The first line on the website for Robert Jon and the Wreck that describes the band reads, "Robert Jon & The Wreck are a double shot of southern rock with a blues chaser." I couldn't have said it better myself...so I didn't! Robert Jon joins the Podcast to talk about the group that was put together back in 2011 and has been soaring ever since. They have been called one of the best live bands to emerge from Southern California in years and after you hear a couple of tunes ...
Baseball is back and so are the Halos and David Fletcher! Since making his big league debut in 2018, the kid from Cypress High and Loyola Marymount has become one of the most versatile players in the game and a fan favorite! The Angels do it all guy joins the latest Podcast to talk vegan chicken nuggets, a new Tesla, competition with his younger brother and of course some hardball!
There's never a bad time for an incredible burger...right? If you're looking for the ultimate burger fix, go no further then Hammer Burger! Kevin Hammons who's the head brewer at Gunwhale in Orange and Costa Mesa, is taking his backyard smash burger creation to the people. Kevin along with partner Curtis Scheetz join the latest podcast to introduce us all to Hammer Burger! We talk about the future of the dream that is starting to get traction in Orange County and the i...
Frenchie's Friends Podcast presented by Green Cheek Beer Company
Brian and I are back on location this time we have landed at Everywhere Brewery in Orange! On August 4th, 2023, Everywhere will celebrate their One Year Anniversary and the FF Podcast Presented by Green Cheek Beer wanted to celebrate them! Jeremy Grinkey and Keith Pumilia who are part of the ownership group join the cast to discuss the idea of going out on their own, love of food, love of beer, love of people and why they strive to make Everywhere everything to everyone! Stop by soon to Eve...
