The best way to hear the stories behind the Treasure Valley culinary scene from pitchfork to plate is to listen to the voices of its creators. In these podcast episodes, you’ll learn things about our local food scene that you could only know by sitting down for a friendly chat with the people who make the Treasure Valley a great place to eat. Hey, it’s a tough job, but someone’s got to do it!




The Orchard House Goes Fishing…in Alaska

Monday, 8 March, 2010
The Orchard House Goes Fishing…in Alaska

If the concept of fresh caught salmon from Sunnyslope seems a bit incongruous, allow us to introduce you to Pat Robbins — the man who brings Alaska’s Alsek River to Caldwell, Idaho…and to The Orchard House restaurant.

When Michael Met Roger

Friday, 5 March, 2010
When Michael Met Roger

In this Behind the Menu Update, we’ll meet the new chef at Ono Hawaiian Cafe and Kanak Attack Catering — and man who shares not only Michael Mohica’s love for Hawaiian cuisine, but the same hometown origins.

East is East at Cazba

Tuesday, 2 March, 2010
East is East at Cazba

In this podcast episode, the boys of “Behind the Treasured Menu” (Chris Oates, Scott Nicholson, and me) let Cazba do the ordering, then strap on the old feedbag with a combination of Egyptian, Greek, and Lebanese inspired dishes while we talk with Max about the history of his restaurant, its place in the community, and Max’s undiminished political ambitions.