Filet Me to the Moon: Raising the Steaks with Hotel SLO's Chef Ryan Fancher

In this episode of Up+Adam, Adam Montiel takes you behind the scenes with Chef Ryan Fancher, the Executive Chef overseeing all dining at Hotel San Luis Obispo, including the renowned Ox & Anchor steakhouse and Piadina, the Italian-inspired restaurant participating in SLO Restaurant Month. With an impressive pedigree that includes The French Laundry and Per Se, Chef Fancher shares his journey, his passion for creating elevated yet approachable dishes, and what makes Hotel SLO’s culinary program a standout on the Central Coast.Adam got a front-row seat in the kitchen as Chef Fancher prepared Piadina’s special SLO Restaurant Month dish: a 6oz Filet Mignon served with crispy fries, a decadent sauce bordelaise, and a glass of Herman Story 2022 Bolt Cutter—a bold blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, and Syrah. From the sizzle of the filet to the perfect wine pairing, you’ll feel like you’re right there experiencing it all.Tune in to hear their conversation about Piadina’s participation in SLO Restaurant Month, the art of balancing diverse restaurant concepts under one roof, and how local wine enhances the dining experience. It’s a flavorful episode you don’t want to miss!Guest Links:Learn more about Piadina at Hotel San Luis Obispo: www.piadinaslo.comExplore Ox & Anchor Steakhouse: www.oxandanchor.comFollow Chef Ryan Fancher and Hotel SLO dining on Instagram: @PiadinaSLOExplore the wine pairing: Herman Story WinesLearn more about SLO Restaurant Month: Visit SLO Restaurant MonthFollow ShareSLO on Instagram: @ShareSLO******ADAM’S TEDX VIDEO IS HERE!********For more behind-the-scenes moments and additional content, follow Adam on Instagram at @adamontheair HERE.*********Sincere Thanks to the supporters of Up + Adam. Please take a moment and visit them and thank them for supporting local broadcasting, and valuing what we do here. Thank you for supporting them!Window Coverings By DesignBarometer CoffeeWe Help You LegalGeneral Store Paso RoblesDaou VineyardsWoodsHumaneSocietyTin City DistilleryOriginal Music by Dan Curcio and Moonshiner CollectiveMoonshiner on Spotify HEREFollow Adam on InstagramPlease Rate, Review, and Subscribe to the podcast, and learn more at AdamMontiel.com