Chef Anand "AJ" Jayapal

On this episode of Wendalicious:

• Chef Anand “AJ” Jayapal, the new Food & Beverage Director for the Mallozzi Group.  AJ was born in India, spent many years in kitchens all across the Capital Region, and created a food company dedicated to bringing Indian flavors to life here in American kitchens – Miss Sydney’s Secret Family Recipes.  But – AJ wasn’t always a chef, and his background may surprise you.
• Diane Conroy-LaCivita,  owner of Harmony House Marketplace in Cohoes, a unique food and arts destination in New York’s Capital District.
• The 8th Annual Jewish Food Festival, taking place on April 3rd at Congregation Gates of Heaven in Schenectady
• News Roundup, including Girl Scouts gone digital, and the latest battle in the global Cupcake Wars.

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Links from today’s Show:

• Miss Sydney’s Secret Family Recipes, (518) 768-8113 or 1-866-215-3316
• Mallozzi Group
• Harmony House Marketplace
• Jewish Food Festival

Music credits from today’s show:

• Wendalicious by Matt Francisco and Karl Eisenhart of Pinnacle
• Peeps by Antioquia (source: Mevio.com)
• Uneducated Guess by 3rd Man (source: Mevio.com)

Today’s Poll:

Liz Delos, owner of Brayton Graphics

On this episode of the Wendalicious Podcast:

My thoughts on some controversial cost-saving “alternative” school lunch programs; and an interview with Liz Delos, Owner/Design Director of Brayton Graphics in Schenectady, NY.  Liz and I discuss restaurant websites – the good, the bad, and the horrible.  We’ll talk about the most important things that restaurant websites should have, things they shouldn’t have, and certain things that drive customers insane.

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Links from today’s show after the jump:

Brayton Graphics

Clinton’s Ditch restaurant in Schenectady, NY

Aperitivo Bistro in Schenectady, NY

Van Dyck Restaurant & Lounge in Schenectady, NY

Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution

SmarterLunchrooms

Cornell University’s Food and Brand Lab (Dr. Brian Wansink)

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Theme Music written and performed by Matt Francisco and Karl Eisenhart; produced by Karl Eisenhart.  More info and tunes at www.PinnacleBand.com

Chef Mark Graham

On the premiere episode, my guest is Mark Graham, Executive Chef at Mezza Notte Ristorante in Guilderland, New York.  Mark discusses his global vision for food, especially its potential for bringing people together, as well as some of his career highlights.    Mark also discusses Mezza Notte’s Valentine’s Day “Taste of Seduction” event.  If you listen carefully, you will hear Mark do his impression of a certain famous Austrian-American chef for whom he once worked.

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Links from today’s show:

• Chef Mark Cooks – Mezza Notte Ristorante

• Chef Mark Teaches – Different Drummer’s Kitchen – Albany Cooking School

• Theme Music: written and performed by Matt Francisco and Karl Eisenhart; produced by Karl Eisenhart.  More info and tunes at www.PinnacleBand.com