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Matt's out and special guest Bobby Murphy of Existing Conditions is in with Dave and Nastassia today.. What restaurants to check out when you're visiting NYC and where to find unparalleled gin and tonics. Also: the best bagels in NYC and whether the water really makes a difference. Plus, how about those aeropresses? When you're traveling on the go, do you really wanna chance your caffeination and peristalsis to local hot garbage coffee? And shower habits!

Today Dave and Nastassia are joined by Jeremiah Stone and Fabian Von Hauske of Contra, Wildair and an upcoming pair of wine establishments. Together they get in the wayback machine for tales of their past lives at the French Culinary Institute. They also talk, natural wine, the ins and outs of liquor licensing in NYC, and Dave tells the story of that one time when his step-father ruined christmas with wine futures. And don't forget today's Classics in the Field: Bull Cook and Authentic Historical Recipes and Practices by George Leonard Herter. Have a question for Cooking Issues? Call it in to 718.497.2128 or ask in the chatroom. It's HRN's annual summer fund drive, this is when we turn to our listeners and ask that you make a donation to help ensure a bright future for food radio. Help us keep broadcasting the most thought provoking, entertaining, and educational conversations happening in the world of food and beverage. Become a member today! To celebrate our 10th anniversary, we have brand new member gifts available. So snag your favorite new pizza - themed tee shirt or enamel pin today and show the world how much you love HRN, just go to heritageradionetwork.org/donate

Dave and Nastassia are joined by extra-special-guest Jack Schramm to talk about essential oils in cocktails, Stevie Wonder's favorite candy, chef-led cocktail competitions, and how to eat Bobolink. Also, another Classic in the Field, and Dave tells the story of that time he called the Secret Service and found their service poor. Have a question for Cooking Issues? Call it in to 718.497.2128 or ask in the chatroom. It's HRN's annual summer fund drive, this is when we turn to our listeners and ask that you make a donation to help ensure a bright future for food radio. Help us keep broadcasting the most thought provoking, entertaining, and educational conversations happening in the world of food and beverage. Become a member today! To celebrate our 10th anniversary, we have brand new member gifts available. So snag your favorite new pizza - themed tee shirt or enamel pin today and show the world how much you love HRN, just go to heritageradionetwork.org/donate

Today on Cooking Issues Dave and Nastassia help a listener win a Beer Mile. Also, we talk Peanut Butter Steaks, murdering baby pigeons, speculative nuclear searing, and Nastassia learns she wants a Moon Rock Engagement Ring. Also, another Classic in the Field. Next week they're off to Detroit. Back in 2 weeks! Have a question for Cooking Issues? Call it in to 718.497.2128 or ask in the chatroom. It's HRN's annual summer fund drive, this is when we turn to our listeners and ask that you make a donation to help ensure a bright future for food radio. Help us keep broadcasting the most thought provoking, entertaining, and educational conversations happening in the world of food and beverage. Become a member today! To celebrate our 10th anniversary, we have brand new member gifts available. So snag your favorite new pizza - themed tee shirt or enamel pin today and show the world how much you love HRN, just go to heritageradionetwork.org/donate

Today Dave and Nastassia are joined by Nick Strangeway of Hepple Gin. Nick is here for Bar Convent Brooklyn , so say hello if you swing through! Together they tackle lots of aspects of modern distilling, including vacuum distillation, supercritical gas extraction, and the use of Juniper in Gin. Also, Dave explains the Anti-Tong contingent of chefs for a caller, fields an emergency wedding question about prepping sliced ham for service, and gives a short PSA about broken glass during service. Have a question for Cooking Issues? Call it in to 718.497.2128 or ask in the chatroom. It's HRN's annual summer fund drive, this is when we turn to our listeners and ask that you make a donation to help ensure a bright future for food radio. Help us keep broadcasting the most thought provoking, entertaining, and educational conversations happening in the world of food and beverage. Become a member today! To celebrate our 10th anniversary, we have brand new member gifts available. So snag your favorite new pizza - themed tee shirt or enamel pin today and show the world how much you love HRN, just go to heritageradionetwork.org/donate