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Hot Dogs and Caviar
by Hot Dogs and Caviar
Two Charleston, SC-based chefs riffing, ranting, and occasionally teaching, on a variety of food- and restaurant-based topics.
Episodes
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The Guys Shoot the Sh**, and Jesse Finishes Discussing his NYC Trip (Warning: Raunchier than Normal!)
Hi all. Sorry about the delay, whoever produces this podcast needs to get his sh** together. Anyway, here's the new episode, culminating Jesse's recounting of his NYC trip, but with lots of dirty jokes and swear words. Time Stamps: 2:30 On the Great Joey Chestnut 3:55 On to Chuck Norris (Funny...
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Multi-topic Glitch Fest: Brutal Banquets, Tiny Crabs, Mushroom Thoughts (unrelated to cooking), and Jesse's NYC Notes, Part 1
Hi guys, another episode, finally! The internet quality was bad, so there's some glitching, but Jesse tried his best to edit the worst of it out. Still, this is not our best-sounding episode. (When we finally DO have a best-sounding episode, we'll let you know.) Time Stamps: 2:09 Tarver’s…
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To Send It Back, Or Not To Send It Back? (and Other Long-Winded Digressions)
Tarver couldn't make it, so Jesse and Nate planned something special. Wait, no they didn't, they just spitballed on random topics. The guys discuss sending food back, brick oven bread, cookbooks, and a particularly virulent strain of culinary misinformation. Time Stamps: 2:34 Nate’s Christmas...
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The Guys Dish on Weird Food (Warning: Jokes are ESPECIALLY Nasty Today)
Hi everyone! We got TK in the house today. We didn't have a ton of time, so we just had a conversation about weird food, and everywhere that topic took us. Warning: Some of the jokes get a little raunchy on this one, even for us. Time Stamps: 1:00 Nate Reveals a Funny Compliment he Received 3:35...
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Razor Ramon, Magic Mushrooms, and Listener Questions
Hi guys, we didn't really have a plan for this one, so we went to the mail bag. Time Stamps: :30 We begin with a tribute to Scott ‘Razor Ramon’ Hall 4:14 Nate Introduces Ray Finkle, his Einkorn Wheat Starter 8:33 Nate’s Cabbage Proclamation 10:24 Jesse’s Sad Story with a Funny Punchline 20:17...
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J and TK Talk Culinary Competition, Festivals, Vegas, and What Makes Cookbooks Great (or Bad)
Hi guys, no Nate this week, so Jesse and TK ATTEMPT to talk about cookbooks, but lose the plot for a while first. No technical discussion this time, just a bunch of chatting about various aspects of chef culture. 1:02 Jesse’s Charleston Wine and Food Hot Take 2:35 Tarver and Jesse’s Beer Crushing...
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Tarver's UK Trip! Plus, Other Fun Topics and Tomfoolery.
Hey all, TK got back from the UK, and he is telling all!! This episode is basically porn. Note: At one point, TK refers to a place called 'Sea to Sea,' where they are known for dry-aging fish. The restaurant is actually called 'The Sea, The Sea.' We apologize for any confusion. Time Stamps: :30…
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Time Warp Tuesday! On the Injustice of the NFL, a Time a Chef Pissed Jesse Off, and a Lot of Stuff About Chilli
Okay, y'all. We are calling this episode Time Warp Tuesday, because Jesse is an idiot, and produced the episodes out of order. Anyone that pays attention to the NFL playoffs will notice that, so there's no sense in trying to hide it. Anyway, apart from that, we have a spirited discussion of food...
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Super Bowl Snacks, a Tribute to (and Discussion of) Meat Loaf, and the Art of Propagating a Good Workplace Nickname
Hi guys! New episode, sorry it's late. With Nate and Jesse both working, it's been harder to maintain the illusion of a schedule, but we'll keep cranking these out, as long as all 60 of you keep listening! We discuss several small topics, from football party snacks and Meat Loaf, to cruel...
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The Guys Eventually Get Around to Discussing Pancakes.
Hi everyone! TK is back, and his daughter is on backing vocals. The dudes discuss pancakes, among other things. Time Stamps: 1:46 The Nate Burns His Melon Story 5:41 On the Ansul System 8:46 On Wood Ovens 11:37 The AMAZING Drago’s Oysters 12:45 Agege Bread from Nigeria 14:14 Bao Bread, and a…
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Tarver and the Guys Have a Quickie!! (Reader Questions and Such)
A short episode, with no real agenda. Tarver is back! We answer reader questions, talk about HR, and discuss funny expo calls. 2:11 Reader Question: Best Ways to Cook Octopus 3:00 Fun Expo Calls 4:52 The Ethical Issues of Eating ‘Pus 8:10 On Baby Octopi 10:22 Why Octopus Gets So Tough 12:31…
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Talking Business. The Guys Get Into It
Hi guys! Nate and Jesse have an impromptu discussion of issues in the restaurant business. There is some immaturity sprinkled in to lighten the mood. Time Stamps: 1:30 Jesse’s Jackrabbit Filly Experience 6:07 Jesse’s Constructive Criticism 9:22 The Indaco Incident 12:44 Fine Dining Versus Casual...
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The Guys Discuss Spices and Xmas Stuff
Hi guys! First, we discuss spice blending, and the total lack of decent resources on the subject. Then, we get into whether it's OK to make your employees work on Christmas (a fraught topic, every year.) Finally, we discuss some of our hits and misses over the years on our Christmas menus. Time...
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Finally, the Wing Episode
It finally happened! The Guys got together and talked wings, including explaining the INFAMOUS Jordan Moore method! Also, goofy conversation, and the Boner Game! (Explicit, natch.) 00:54 The Boner Game 3:40 Introducing Jordan Moore 10:26 Nate’s Thoughts on Buffalo Wings 15:05 Refinements on…
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The Guys Discuss Meatballs
Hi guys! The much-discussed wing episode has been postponed again, so Nate and Jesse do a deep (and totally improvised) dive into the world of meatballs. 1:12 The Warrior Story (The Second-Most Pissed Off Sheree’s Ever Been at Jesse) 3:28 The Red Velvet Cake Incident (The Most Pissed Off Sheree’s...
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Drunk Jesse and Sober Nate Go to the Mailbag
Hi everyone! This was a FUN one! Sorry it took 2 weeks to come up, Jesse had some technical issues with his macbook last week (JESSE SMASH). But all is well, and we're back in business. Also, Jesse would like to apologize in advance for his state, the only time he and Nate could find to do this…
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Tarver and Jesse Design a Menu in Real Time, Part 2
Hi all! A continuation of last week's Jesse and TK special, featuring Tarver's daughter Henley on backing vocals. Recorded on location at the playground, if you want to know why the sound quality is a little wonky. Note! Listen to Part 1 before you get into this one. It's a two-parter, and the...
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Tarver and Jesse Design a Menu in Real Time, Part 1
Hi guys, Nate had a family commitment this week, so TK and Jesse went it alone, and did something new. We designed a 7 course tasting menu in real time, live, with zero prior discussion. It took a while, so this is the first half. Head over to hotdogsandcaviar.blogspot.com to have a look at links...
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HD&C Cocktail Hour: The Guys Discuss Eggs [Warning: More Profanity Than Normal, Even For Us]
Hi all! The guys had drinks and discussed eggs. For, like, a while. We managed to pare it down to about an hour and a quarter. We had SO MUCH FUN doing this one! Time Stamps: 1:00 The Tale of Chilo ‘Fes’ Costa 6:20 Alex M’s Listener Question: What Do We Think of Roy Choi 20:05 Tarver’s Grilled...
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Cocktail Hour, Part II: The Guys Actually Discuss Ramen, Among Other Things
Hi all! Here's the second part of the first ever Hot Dogs and Caviar Cocktail Hour. I think I still might be hungover. Trigger warning (specific to Tarver's mom): there's a fair amount of profanity in this one. I try to keep a lid on your baby boy, but I'm just one man, and today was past my...
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Cocktail Hour! The Guys Fail To Discuss Ramen
The gentlemen have themselves a late evening. They also don't talk about ramen, even a little bit. 2:25 Jesse Tries to Stump Tarver and Nate — A Lengthy Digression on Latin American Cuisine 16:26 Tarver Gives Praise, and Loses the Plot 18:00 On Brining 21:36 Country Pate 25:17 TK says WEIGH YOUR...
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The Guys Discuss Baker's Percentages, and Also Multiple Funny Stories
The Fellas give a short discourse on culinary math, and also ass-parsley. 2:25 The Bitch Be Cool Story 7:58 Oh, Shit. It’s Perfect! 12:02 Baker’s Percentages 20:36 Units App 33:27 The Parsley Story
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Cooking by Formula (Culinary Boot Camp, part 2)
Hi all! This is just a quick one, recorded at the end of our last session. It's all about how to think laterally with dishes, and how to manipulate the components, rather than to be a slave to a recipe. Time Stamps 1:07 On Following Recipes 2:22 Jesse’s Rant on Formula 3:00 The Formula of...
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The Guys do Shrimp and Grits
Hi everyone! Sorry we're late on this one! Nate and Jesse do Shrimp and Grits, and also do a bit of a dive on the local shrimping industry. Time Stamps 00:48 Tarver is Like an Excited Dog 3:45 The Guys Get on Topic: Shrimp 12:02 How to Buy Shrimp in Charleston 13:45 A Brief Digression on...
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The PIG Episode (Not the Barn Animal, the Nick Cage Movie)
Hi everyone! Here it is! Nate, TK, and Jesse discuss the excellent film Pig, inexplicably starring Nicholas Cage. Producer's Note: Jesse sucks at podcast production, and on this Very Special Episode, he learns that even though he can't hear his keyboard in his headset, everyone else (including...
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TK is back! The Guys Discuss Random Stuff!
Hi all! Our much anticipated Pig review episode is postponed, cause Nate's kids blah blah blah whatever. At any rate, the Guys and TK spitball on a number of culinary topics! 2:20 The Guys’ Favorite Food Movies 7:50 The Microgreens Debate, with Digressions 21:20 The New Heights Story (Logan vs....
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August 9th: Culinary Boot Camp! Blanching Veg, Selecting Fat, Scaring the Hell Out of Servers
Hi everyone! Nate had a fun idea for this week's cast. He wanted to spend some time doing a deep dive into some basic topics. On this episode, he covers blanching (boiling) vegetables, and Jesse gets into how to select the proper cooking fat. Also, they get into a bunch of nonsense and tell…
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August 3rd: The Guys Dish on Lost Ideas, Fan Favorites, and How to Talk to Your Favorite Chef
Nothing crazy this episode, just more culinary conversation. You know the drill, stories, dish ideas, philosophy, things of that nature. Special highlights include discussions about lost (and found) dish ideas, the right and wrong way to 86 fan favorites, and Nate's hints and tips on how to...
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Super-King Says 'Fork It, We're Going Live!'
Hi everyone! Summer vacation is over! We recorded an episode while Jesse was wrapping up his trip abroad (well, he crossed the Mason-Dixon line, anyway), with special guest Tarver 'Super-King' King! This one was fun because there are almost NO edits (except for excising a flurry of f-bombs from...
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The Guys Discuss Fish, Talk Torchon Frites (Which Aren't What You Think), and Argue About Pizza
Hi everyone! Nothing too crazy, theme-wise. The funny story is maybe Nate's best prank ever, and apart from that, it's a lot of fish cookery for beginners, and Nate and Jesse jawing each other about pizza. Good stuff! Time Stamps: 2:53 Nate’s Favorite Ever Staff Meal 6:16 Audra’s Special Truffle...
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Tarver and the Guys Watch Their Mouths (and Discuss Random Topics)
Hi all, here's this week's episode!! Many topics discussed. No script followed. It was nuts. But we didn't use any profanity, or at least Jesse edited most of it out. Time Stamps: 1:16 The TK Profanity Story 7:18 The Bertolli Fanboy Story 11:36 The Tarver Buys a Really Expensive Ham Story 18:40…
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Neolithic Cooking Methods: Tarver and the Guys Lose the Plot
Okay, guys, it's that time again. Jesse had a great episode planned, but instead, this happened! A long, fun, educational digression about smoking, char-grilling, and woodfire cooking! 0:00 Pre-show Antics 4:30 Tarver’s Epic Prank Call Backfire 7:20 The Fake Reservation Story 10:30 The Talk Turns...
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The Guys Go to the Mail-Bag, and Discuss Wings, Bacon, and Italian Beef (Impromptu Dude Food Episode)
Hi guys, here's the new episode. No overarching theme, here, we just make a few general announcements and then answer some listener questions. However, the listener questions are all on awesome topics! Wings, bacon, and greasy Italian hoagies! Oh, and we get pretty molecular about Buffalo sauce....
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Another Conversation with the Great Tarver King: The Guys Lose All Concentration, Discussing Concentration.
Hi everyone! Sorry we missed last week! Nate and I both finally have jobs again, so it's been a little hectic. We are trying to get back on track. Thank you all so much for bearing with us! Time Stamps 2:33 The Tarver is Gullible Story 5:30 The Hungover Jesse is Gullible Story 8:56 The Tarver...
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On Italian American Cuisine, and its Awesomeness
Hi all, Got a great show for you today! We discuss Italian-American cuisine, it all of its glory. Time Stamps: 1:28 The Case of TK’s Lawn Furniture 3:48 Yes, smartass, Jesse meant to say ‘emasculated,’ not ‘emaciated’ 4:23 The Case of Jesse’s Wife and the Mystery Photos 10:24 The Guys Get On…
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Cooler Cleaner!! The Guys Discuss Many Small Subjects
Hi everyone! Doing a couple of things different. First off, we decided to clean the Topic Walk-In! This episode is a little of this, a little of that, various things we haven't been able to stretch in to a full episode. It was pretty fun, and super scatterbrained. Well, more scatterbrained than...
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Episode 11: A Conversation with Chef Tarver King (The Baddest Man Alive, and Also the Loudest)
Hi all, We interrupt our regularly scheduled podcast for a very special treat: The Guys sit down with their friend and mentor, Tarver "Superking" King!!! He was our executive chef at the Woodlands Inn. He's one of the best natural talents in the game, and he's the nicest guy in the world. He also...
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Episode 10: The Guys Talk Cookbooks, Part 2
Hi, everyone! No one asked for it, but here it is! The pulse-pounding, head-spinning (wait, that was pulse-weakening, head-pounding) conclusion of our two hour discussion of cookbooks you need to read, along with a bonus discussion of ones you probably shouldn't waste too much of your hard-earned...
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Episode 9- The Guys Talk Cookbooks, Part I
Hi guys! So you've heard Nate and Jesse say, repeatedly, that there are certain cookbooks that, if you don't have them, it's not their problem. Well in this episode they start to run it down. Listen up, to find out how too step up your library game. And also funny stories about errant turkeys,...
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Episode 8: The 5-Up, 5-Down Ingredient Game, Part II (warning: ranting)
The next episode of the podcast is upon us! This is a continuation of the 5 up, 5 down game that Nate and Jesse started last episode. No way to sugar-coat it. This one is just an hour of us ranting about ingredients we can't stand. Non-stop, unchecked rage. We hope you found it as funny as we…
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Episode 7: The 5-Up 5-Down Ingredient Game: The Guys Discuss their Favorite Ingredients
Hi all, new episode is out. It's part one of a two-parter, in which Nate and Jesse get into the deep weeds of their favorite ingredients. Also, note, we've switched to the 'explicit' tag for this episode. We want to clarify that there is nothing all that bad, here, we just wanted to err on the…
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Episode 6- The Guys Discuss At-Home Sous-Vide
Hi everyone! Episode 6 is upon us! You'll notice that the sound quality is a little less... amateurish than the last few. We CAN learn. I mean, we are still amateurish, but we are very happy with the fact that we've apparently taken care of that noise issue. No no more pretending that we are...
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Episode 5- The Guy's Discuss Their Culinary Mount Rushmore
Hi everyone! This is the final episode of the infamous It-Sounds-Like-They-Are-Recording-From-the-Inside-of-a-Whack-a-Mole-Machine sessions. By next week, the noise problems will be fixed. Learning curve, y'all. On this episode, the guys discuss the faces on their culinary Mount Rushmore. I'll…
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Episode 4- The Guys Talk Hot Dogs
Well, here we go, the fourth episode, being the third episode of the infamous NOISE PROBLEM sessions. Jesse and Nate broadcast live while tandem-hang gliding in gale-force winds! Or something. Time Stamps 1:43- The Story of the Name 4:08- The Story of the Moustache Bubbles 10:54- Is a Hot Dog a...
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The Guys Share Quick and Easy Pasta Recipes (Part Two)
Here's the other 8 recipes (of a total of 10) in our presentation of quick and easy pasta recipes. Note that this was recorded in the same session as the previous episode, which means the audio issues have persisted. So what we are going to need you guys to do is imagine that Nate and I recorded...
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The Guys Share Quick and Easy Pasta Recipes (Part One)
A quick note on sound quality: we had some problems with levels when we recorded our 2nd through 5th episodes. This was partly because, due to the pandemic, we are recording everything on Zoom, so we have no monitoring, and partly because we are rank amateurs, and have literally no idea what we…
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The Guys Talk Burgers
Weird edits, meandering diatribes, hosts challenging the mic stands to a fist fight, it’s our first episode!! The Hot Dogs and Caviar guys discuss hamburgers. 1:30 The Panisse Story 5:25 Burger Poll 15:30 Thoughts on Toppings 35:00 Thoughts on Burger-ish Dishes 42:45 The Great Debate: Smash vs....
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