Episode 428 - Harold Balink

Harold Balink - known as Chef Harold to many in SWFL - is a chef and restaurateur who has had a considerable influence on the culinary scene in this part of the world for more than three decades. In 2002 he opened Harold’s on the Bay in downtown Fort Myers - then he partnered with the late chef and Fort Myers restaurateur Shannon Yates on Cru in the Bell Tower in South Fort Myers.Then, in 2015, he downsized and personalized by opening Harold’s in South Fort Myers…just 34 seats initially versus the more than 200 at Cru. Harold’s has since expanded considerably, and now his newest venture, a whiskey and wine and live music bar in the Bell Tower called Vybe is up and running. Song 1: "Ride On" by AC/DC from their 1976 album Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap.https://youtu.be/AaW9TNFVceI?si=BEW2kJG-K5XL2gI3Song 2: "Blackbird” by The Beatles from their self-titled album released in 1968.https://youtu.be/Man4Xw8Xypo?si=zhJs24T8LjvkNBk2Song 3: “Spring” (From the Four Season) by Antonio Vivaldi https://youtu.be/3LiztfE1X7E?si=eVdNol2yMiTCdqCr