16 FEB 2018 · This week TGIF: Thank God I'm a Foodie: Episode 2 with Masta Taco Episode Sponsor: Ads at Play (0:02) MASATACO/MADE FOR CHEFS SHOW NOTES - INTERVIEW Host Bryant Durst introduces himself (1:29) Bryant introduces David Fuerte of Masataco/Made For Chefs and gives a summary of the episode (2:00) Bryant and David discuss David’s vision for his companies and what inspired the concept (3:00) Bryant and David talk about how David got Masataco started (3:32) David talks about the vegan offerings at Masataco (4:40) David talks about the importance of family, and his desire to provide for them (5:37) David talks about how he got started in the culinary industry and the struggles he faced (6:09) Bryant and David discuss David’s Chef Throw Down event and how he promotes his business on social media (7:00) Break for a quick Masataco promo spot (8:20) Bryant and David finish discussing the Chef Throw Down (8:50) Bryant mentions this episode’s giveaway (15:09) MASATACO TASTING Bryant welcomes everyone back after a word from our sponsor and re-introduces David and TNE Editor-In-Chief Nicole (15:34) David describes taco #1, mushroom carnitas (15:48) Bryant and Nicole try the taco and give it their rating (16:20) David describes taco #2, vegan shrimp and lobster (17:03) Bryant and Nicole try the taco and give it their rating (18:08) David describes taco #3, vegan al pastor (19:26) Bryand and Nicole try the taco and give it their rating (20:36) David describes taco #4, made with jackfruit, and the process of preparing the jackfruit (21:50) Bryant and Nicole try the taco and give it their rating (22:42) David describes taco #5, vegan mole (23:42) Bryant and Nicole try the taco and give it their rating (24:44) David describes taco #6, vegan campechana (25:26) Bryant and Nicole try the taco and give it their rating (26:32) David describes the carnitas sweet potato fries (27:53) Bryant and Nicole try the fries and give them their rating (29:13) Nicole and Bryant sum up their visit to Masataco (30:13) David tell viewers about Masataco (30:35) Bryant gives a final episode summary and closure (31:21) MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Masataco 14103 Lambert Rd, Whittier, CA 90605 FOLLOW MASATACO AND MADE FOR CHEFS Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/masatacowhit..., https://www.facebook.com/madeforchefs... Instagram: @masataco, @madeforchefs FOLLOW TNE Website: http://www.tnemagazine.com/ Instagram: @tnemag, @tnemagfood SUBSCRIBE TO TNE MAGAZINE USING PROMO CODE “TGIF” TO GET 30% OFF THE SUBSCRIPTION and a chance to win a $100 Gift Card to Masa Taco!

16 FEB 2018 · TGIF Thank God I'm a Foodie Episode 1 MAESTRO SHOW NOTES - INTERVIEW Host Bryant Durst introduces himself (0:45) Bryant introduces Sergio and Chef Elena of Maestro Restaurant in Old Town Pasadena (1:14) Bryant gives an overview of the episode and what they will be discussing in the interview (1:29) Bryant and Sergio discuss what inspired Sergio to open Maestro and what sets them apart from other Mexican restaurants (1:59) Bryant and Chef Elena discuss her culinary background and what drew her to Maestro (3:57) Sergio and Chef Elena talk about their new Happy Hour tacos y papas (7:37) Bryant asks Sergio and Chef Elena how their menu can be modified to accommodate vegans, vegetarians, gluten-free, and other special dietary needs (10:01) TASTING Bryant welcomes everyone back after a word from our sponsor Ads@Play and re-introduces Maestro as he and TNE Magazine Editor-In-Chief Nicole enter the restaurant (17:48) Bryant introduces Nicole (18:03) Nicole talks about how hard it is to find good food as a vegan (18:16) The server brings the hiramasa and explains the dish (18:30) Bryant gives his thoughts on the hiramasa (19:16) The server brings the chilaquiles and describes the dish (19:59) Bryant talks about the chilaquiles (20:02) Bryant turns the tasting over to Nicole, who tries the vegan enfrijolada (21:12) Nicole gives her thoughts on the enfrijolada (21:13) Bryant talks about the enfrijolada (21:33) Nicole rates the enfrijolada (21:55) Bryant closes out the interview and thanks, Maestro Restaurant (21:10) Sergio gives contact information for Maestro (22:18) Bryant mentions what you need to do to win the $100 Gift Card to Maestro (22:53) MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Maestro Restaurant 110 E Union St, Pasadena, CA 91103 FOLLOW MAESTRO Website: https://www.maestropasadena.com/ Instagram: @maestropasadena FOLLOW TNE Website: http://www.tnemagazine.com/ Instagram: @tnemag, @tnemagfood SUBSCRIBE TO TNE MAGAZINE USING PROMO CODE “TGIF” TO GET 30% OFF THE SUBSCRIPTION AND A CHANCE TO WIN A $100 GIFT CARD TO MAESTRO'S!