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Say Hola to Hellote, Which Serves Mexican Street Corn with a Twist

Jul 22, 2021

Tune in to episode 237 of the Happy Half Hour podcast

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We’re Celebrating Pride Week with Roanna Canete of North Park’s Gluten Free Baking Co.

Jul 15, 2021

Tune in to episode 236 of the Happy Half Hour podcast

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Meet Tara Monsod, Animae’s New Executive Chef

Jul 8, 2021

Tune in to episode 235 of the Happy Half Hour podcast

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A New Film Documents San Diego’s Craft Beer Scene

Jul 1, 2021

Tune in to episode 234 of the Happy Half Hour podcast

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We Talk Beef Jerky with Will Dryden, Founder of Baja Jerky

Jun 24, 2021

Tune in to episode 233 of the Happy Half Hour podcast

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Homestead Brings a Locally-Sourced Neighborhood Market to Solana Beach

Jun 10, 2021

Tune in to episode 231 of the Happy Half Hour podcast

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Local Writer Beth Demmon Speaks About Reporting On Sexism in the Craft Beer Industry

Jun 3, 2021

Tune in to episode 230 of the Happy Half Hour podcast

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Kindred Bartender Dannika Underhill Gives a Front-of-House Perspective on Tipping

May 27, 2021

Tune in to episode 229 of the Happy Half Hour podcast

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Gustavo Tonella Is Bringing Sonoran-Style Hot Dogs to Imperial Beach

May 19, 2021

Tune in to episode 228 of the Happy Half Hour podcast

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Restaurants Are Struggling to Find Workers. Dario Gallo of Civico 1845 Explains Why

May 13, 2021

Tune in to episode 227 of the Happy Half Hour podcast

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We Chat with Acclaimed Chef Eric Greenspan about the World of Ghost and Virtual Kitchens

May 6, 2021

Tune in to episode 226 of the Happy Half Hour podcast

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How Food Writer Sabrina Medora Galvanized Local Chefs for an Event to Fight Racism through Food

Apr 29, 2021

Tune in to Episode 225 of the Happy Half Hour podcast

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Chef Travis Swikard’s Long-Awaited Callie Restaurant Is Finally Opening!

Apr 22, 2021

Tune in to episode 224 of the Happy Half Hour podcast

We Talk Baseball and Burritos with Padres Outfielder Wil Myers

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We Talk Baseball and Burritos with Padres Outfielder Wil Myers

Apr 15, 2021

Tune in to episode 223 of the Happy Half Hour podcast

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A Toast to an Award-Winning Wine Made Right in Ocean Beach

Apr 8, 2021

Tune in to episode 222 of the Happy Half Hour podcast

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Kaci Goff Embraces Her Malaysian Tamil Heritage at Wolf and Woman Pop-Up

Apr 1, 2021

Tune in to Episode 221 of the Happy Half Hour podcast

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Emily Green at Sisters Pizza Is Building a Legacy of Pizza and Community

Mar 25, 2021

Tune in to Episode 220 of the Happy Half Hour podcast

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Brewer Megan Stone on Receiving a National Award for Promoting Inclusivity within Craft Beer Culture

Mar 18, 2021

Tune in to Episode 219 of the Happy Half Hour podcast

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We Try Ballast Point’s Two Newest Beers: Big Gus and Wee Gus

Mar 11, 2021

Tune in to Episode 218 of the Happy Half Hour podcast

Indulgent Vegan Food? Avonte Hartsfield of Rollin’ Roots Shows It’s Possible

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Indulgent Vegan Food? Avonte Hartsfield of Rollin’ Roots Shows It’s Possible

Mar 4, 2021

Tune in to Episode 217 of the Happy Half Hour podcast

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We Chat with Tommy Gomes about His New TV Show, The Fishmonger

Feb 25, 2021

Tune in to Episode 216 of the Happy Half Hour podcast

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We Check in with Richard Blais about His Pandemic Projects and New Restaurant

Feb 18, 2021

Tune in to Episode 215 of the Happy Half Hour podcast

Meet Tony Guan, Executive Chef at Fortunate Son

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Meet Tony Guan, Executive Chef at Fortunate Son

Feb 11, 2021

Tune in to Episode 214 of the Happy Half Hour podcast

We Talk Tacos with Ernie Becerra, Founder of ¡Salud! in Barrio Logan

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We Talk Tacos with Ernie Becerra, Founder of ¡Salud! in Barrio Logan

Feb 4, 2021

Tune in to Episode 213 of Happy Half Hour podcast

Meet Starr Edwards, the Founder of Bitchin’ Sauce

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Meet Starr Edwards, the Founder of Bitchin’ Sauce

Jan 28, 2021

Tune in to Episode 212 of the Happy Half Hour podcast

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How Maya Madsen’s Vegan Cookies Went From Farmers’ Markets to the National Spotlight

Jan 21, 2021

Tune in to Episode 211 of the Happy Half Hour podcast

We Start 2021 with Michelin-Starred Chef William Bradley of Addison

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We Start 2021 with Michelin-Starred Chef William Bradley of Addison

Jan 14, 2021

Tune in to Episode 210 of the Happy Half Hour podcast

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We Reminisce on 2020: Our Most Memorable Guests, Favorite Foods, and Hopes for the Future

Dec 17, 2020

Tune in to Episode 209 of the Happy Half Hour podcast

We Chat with Arturo Kassel of Whisknladle Hospitality about the Second Shutdown

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We Chat with Arturo Kassel of Whisknladle Hospitality about the Second Shutdown

Dec 10, 2020

Tune in to Episode 208 of the Happy Half Hour podcast

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We Reveal to Chef Accursio Lota of Cori Pastificio That He’s a Best Restaurants Winner!

Dec 3, 2020

Tune in to Episode 207 of the Happy Half Hour podcast

It’s Almost Time for Pumpkin Pie! We Chat with Steven Torres of Pop Pie and Stella Jean’s

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It’s Almost Time for Pumpkin Pie! We Chat with Steven Torres of Pop Pie and Stella Jean’s

Nov 19, 2020

Tune in to Episode 206 of the Happy Half Hour podcast

We Chat with Timothy Parker, Navy Veteran and Owner of Chula Vista Brewery

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We Chat with Timothy Parker, Navy Veteran and Owner of Chula Vista Brewery

Nov 12, 2020

Tune in to Episode 205 of the Happy Half Hour Podcast

We’re Back at The Del’s Sun Deck and Talking Cocktails

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We’re Back at The Del’s Sun Deck and Talking Cocktails

Nov 5, 2020

Tune in to Episode 204 of the Happy Half Hour Podcast

Join Us on the Hotel Del Coronado’s New Sun Deck!

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Join Us on the Hotel Del Coronado’s New Sun Deck!

Oct 30, 2020

Tune in to Episode 203 of the Happy Half Hour

How Is Limited Indoor Dining Going? We Asked Sandy Vuong of Dumpling Inn

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How Is Limited Indoor Dining Going? We Asked Sandy Vuong of Dumpling Inn

Oct 22, 2020

Tune in to Episode 202 of the Happy Half Hour podcast

How Hanna’s Gourmet Went from a Catering Business to a Beloved Bistro

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How Hanna’s Gourmet Went from a Catering Business to a Beloved Bistro

Oct 15, 2020

Tune in to Episode 201 of the Happy Half Hour podcast

It’s Our 200th Episode! We Celebrate with Chef Brian Malarkey

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It’s Our 200th Episode! We Celebrate with Chef Brian Malarkey

Oct 8, 2020

Tune in to Episode 200 of the Happy Half Hour Podcast

Our First Cross-Border Episode! With the Founder of La Lomita Winery

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Our First Cross-Border Episode! With the Founder of La Lomita Winery

Oct 1, 2020

Tune in to Episode 199 of the Happy Half Hour Podcast

How a Small Farm and Café in North Park Helps Refugees Build a New Life

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How a Small Farm and Café in North Park Helps Refugees Build a New Life

Sep 24, 2020

Tune in to Episode 198 of the Happy Half Hour Podcast

We Chat with Acclaimed Chef Eric Bost about His Move to Jeune et Jolie

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We Chat with Acclaimed Chef Eric Bost about His Move to Jeune et Jolie

Sep 16, 2020

Tune in to Episode 197 of the Happy Half Hour podcast

We Learn About San Diego’s Growing Wine Industry With the Owner of Altipiano Vineyard

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We Learn About San Diego’s Growing Wine Industry With the Owner of Altipiano Vineyard

Sep 3, 2020

Tune in to Episode 196 of the Happy Half Hour Podcast

How One Nonprofit Is Helping Restaurants Stay Afloat While It Feeds Hospital Workers

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How One Nonprofit Is Helping Restaurants Stay Afloat While It Feeds Hospital Workers

Aug 27, 2020

Tune in to Episode 195 of the Happy Half Hour Podcast

What is San Diego’s Restaurant Scene Going to Be Like Once Summer Ends? We Asked Jeff Rossman

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What is San Diego’s Restaurant Scene Going to Be Like Once Summer Ends? We Asked Jeff Rossman

Aug 20, 2020

Tune in to Episode 194 of the Happy Half Hour Podcast

What’s Brewing in Barrio Logan: A Women-Led Craft Beer Space

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What’s Brewing in Barrio Logan: A Women-Led Craft Beer Space

Aug 13, 2020

Tune in to Episode 193 of the Happy Half Hour Podcast

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Kris Buchanan of Goodonya Organic Eatery Says It’s Not Realistic for Businesses to Be the Enforcer

Aug 6, 2020

Tune in to Episode 192 of the Happy Half Hour Podcast

We Get Behind the Lens with Pro Food Photographer and Stylist Brittany Wright

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We Get Behind the Lens with Pro Food Photographer and Stylist Brittany Wright

Jul 30, 2020

Tune in to Episode 191 of the Happy Half Hour Podcast

Beyond Booze: Michael Skubic of Old Harbor Distilling Talks Making Hand Sanitizer

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Beyond Booze: Michael Skubic of Old Harbor Distilling Talks Making Hand Sanitizer

Jul 23, 2020

Tune in to Episode 190 of the Happy Half Hour Podcast

We Dig in to Korean Fried Chicken with Tommy Nguyen, Owner of Cross Street Chicken and Beer

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We Dig in to Korean Fried Chicken with Tommy Nguyen, Owner of Cross Street Chicken and Beer

Jul 16, 2020

Tune in to Episode 189 of the Happy Half Hour Podcast

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