The Fork Report w Neil Saavedra

The Fork Report Hour 1 (07/11) - This week's Technique of the Week covers all things hot dogs. Neil discusses where they come from, how to cook them, and fun hot dog combinations to try out this summer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Fork Report Hour 2 (07/11) - Teriyaki Madness has been actively expanding across the greater Los Angeles area. While there is one long-standing location in Downtown LA (1120 W 6th St), several newer spots have opened up. Neil speaks with owner Joseph Karamian about his restaurant and the new locations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Fork Report Hour 3 (07/11) - At Pawn Shop, Tony Messina reimagines game-day food from the ground up: refined and intentional without ever feeling formal, blending nods to his New England heritage with his broader culinary range. Highlights include Hot Dogs topped with osetra caviar and Japanese mayo, Charbroiled Oysters with XO butter, Sticky Pork Spareribswith kabayaki and peanuts, and a Dry Aged 40oz Tomahawk for celebratory moments alongside the soon-to-be-signature house Pu Pu Platter. Tony joins Neil on the show to discuss Pawn Shop.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Fork Report Hour 1 [Best Of] (07/04) - The Fourth of July is here! Neil shares his thoughts on why now is more important than ever to believe and honor in "We The People". Also, this weeks Technique of the Week is all about 4th of July grilling!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Fork Report Hour 2 [Best Of] (07/04) - An encore on Homeboy Cafe. Plus, The Fork Reporter shares some red, white and blue deals at the grocery store.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Fork Report Hour 3 [Best Of] (07/04) - An encore with Brad Pose from Epic BBQ Sandwiches. Brad Prose is a longtime professional recipe developer, food writer, and culinary photographer. In his latest cookbook (now available), Epic BBQ Sandwiches, Brad shares his love of barbecue through over-the-top sandwiches packed with smoke, sauce, and serious flavor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Fork Report Hour 1 (06/27) - Neil gives an update on his recovery and progress post-Bariatric surgery. Plus, as we near the Fourth of July next week, Neil shares his thoughts on why now is more important than ever to believe and honor in "We The People". Also, this weeks Technique of the Week is all about 4th of July grilling! The Fork Reporter shares some red, white and blue deals at the grocery store.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Fork Report Hour 2 (06/27) - Paras Tulsiani from Wild Fork Foods joins the show! Neil and Paras go over some of the best deals in meat and seafood to include in your Fourth of July eats.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Fork Report Hour 3 (06/27) - Isabel Thottam, Director of the Eat! L.A. Food Distribution Program, joins the show! LA Food Distribution Program at the organization Food Access Los Angeles, which provides CSA boxes (like Farmers Market delivery to your doorstep) in LA during the Summer Months. Access for the program is expanding this summer, because Isabel and the Food Access LA team are working on ensuring that people who qualify for food benefits (CalFresh) will also be able to order CSA online, bringing even more equity and access to a service that, in the past, may not have been accessible for lower income families and community members.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Fork Report Hour 1 (06/20) - Technique of the Week features Dad's Day brunch ideas. Nom Nom News is all about McDonald's bringing back the original apple pies. Plus, America's favorite cheeses.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Fork Report Hour 2 (06/20) - Tony Clark from Illusion Magic Lounge comes on the show. Dollar stores are competing for your grocery dollars. Plus, Taco Bell has some new limited time items.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Fork Report Hour 3 (06/20) - CEO Steve Delgado of Homeboy Industries comes on the show to talk about Homeboy Cafes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Fork Report Hour 1 (06/13) - The Fork Reporter returns after his successful Bariatric surgery! This weeks Technique of the Week is all about protein - what exactly is a protein? What is a high quality protein? Plus, the health risks that can occur from improper protein intake.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Fork Report Hour 2 (06/13) - Chef Michael Rossi joins the show and talks about elevating the cooking styles that he is a fan of.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Fork Report Hour 3 (06/13) - The Fork Reporter dives into his successful Bariatric surgery. He details some of the temporary lifestyle adjustments he'll need to follow as he is on the road to recovery and a healthier life ahead, and what it took to make a life changing decision.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Fork Report Hour 1 [Best Of] (06/06) - An encore on Technique of the Week featuring grilling seafood! Plus, a listener asks, "What is the difference between farm-raised salmon vs wild-raised salmon?"See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Fork Report Hour 2 [Best Of] (06/06) - An encore with Danny Jensen, author of Unique Eats and Eateries of Los Angeles: The People and Stories Behind the Food. Plus, you are what you eat - or so they say. The Fork Reporter talks about micro plastics and the dangers they can impose in your food.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Fork Report Hour 3 [Best Of] (06/06) - An encore with Kristen Johnson, COO of Food Forward! Food Forward is a mission-driven initiative focused on reducing food waste and increasing access to fresh, nutritious produce for communities in need. Plus, an encore with Jason Turner, owner of Kybar Lounge! Kybar Lounge is a Star Wars inspired lounge.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Fork Report Hour 1 (05/30) - This weeks Technique of the Week is all about Grilling Season! Neil takes some callers to go over some of the tips and tricks you need to know with grilling as the summer season is full steam ahead.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Fork Report Hour 2 (05/30) - Oliver Kremer, one of the Founders of Mic Drop, joins the show! Food was never intended to be an afterthought at Mic Drop. The founders have created an elevated, shareable menu including shrimp cocktail, truffle popcorn, caviar service, and charcuterie boards. They also partnered with Avalou’s Italian Pizza Company, run by Louis Lombardi (known for The Sopranos), bringing in a playful signature dish: the Fuhgeddaboudit pizza that's made with pastrami, pickles, and mustard.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Fork Report Hour 3 (05/30) - Danny Jensen, author of Unique Eats and Eateries of Los Angeles: The People and Stories Behind the Food, joins the show! Danny Jensen has spent 16 years writing about the incredible food and people of Los Angeles. He’s also the author of LA Scavenger: The Ultimate Search for Los Angeles’s Hidden Treasures; Secret Los Angeles: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure; and 100 Things to Do in Los Angeles Before You Die.  His first presentation & book signing will be held at Skylight Books (1818 N Vermont Ave) on Friday, June 5th, from 7:00pm – 8:30pm in Los Angeles, CA. The event is free and open to the public.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Fork Report Hour 1 (05/23) - It's Memorial Day Weekend, and the unofficial start to summer is here. Noah Galuten joins the show to talk about his “Grill Time” book launch event!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Fork Report Hour 2 (05/23) - Asha Starks from Hot Grease joins the show! Asha Starks is the founder of Hot Grease, a Southern food and cultural brand reintroducing the fish fry tradition through pop-ups, community events, and storytelling across Southern California. Wing Lam joins the show to talk about The Strawberry Festival! Marking its 40th anniversary, the Strawberry festival brings together thousands of visitors for a weekend filled with strawberry-inspired foods, live entertainment, carnival rides, arts and crafts vendors, and family-friendly activities.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Fork Report Hour 3 (05/23) - Kristen Johnson, COO of Food Forward, joins the show! Food Forward is a mission-driven initiative focused on reducing food waste and increasing access to fresh, nutritious produce for communities in need. By rescuing surplus fruits and vegetables from farms, orchards, markets, and backyards, Food Forward helps redirect perfectly edible food away from landfills and into the hands of families, food banks, and local hunger relief organizations. Through sustainability, community partnerships, and volunteer engagement, Food Forward works to create a more equitable and environmentally responsible food system. Plus, Dave Kunz also joins the show!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Fork Report Hour 1 (05/16) - The Fork Reporter is live from Wild Fork Foods in Thousand Oaks! Paras Tulsiani, Ops Director for West Coast, and Marsha Green, Marketing Manager of West Coast, join The Fork Reporter this first hour!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Fork Report Hour 2 (05/16) - The festivities continue with The Fork Reporter, Live from Wild Fork Foods in Thousands Oaks, and we have Nicolas Bos from Big Green Egg, and a vendor for Wild Fork, Gabriella Duarte, Director of Sales Mary's Organic Chicken, both joining the show this hour!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Fork Report Hour 3 (05/16) - Manager of Wild Fork Thousand Oaks, Joel Deuter, joins the show. Also, Enrica Costa, Team Lead Assist Manager and Chef Chris Califa, BBQ Pit Master also join The Fork Reporter!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Fork Report Hour 1 [Best Of] (05/09) - An encore on Technique of the Week featuring traditional tuna casserole! Plus, you are what you eat - or so they say. The Fork Reporter talks about micro plastics and the dangers they can impose in your food.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Fork Report Hour 2 [Best Of] (05/09) - An encore with Todd Wilbur joining The Fork Report! Todd Wilbur is an American author, television personality, and entrepreneur best known for creating copycat recipes of popular restaurant dishes and branded foods. He gained national recognition through his Top Secret Recipes series of cookbooks, where he reverse-engineers famous menu items from chains like McDonald’s and KFC so people can recreate them at home. Also, an encore with Brad Pose from Epic BBQ Sandwiches. Brad Prose is a longtime professional recipe developer, food writer, and culinary photographer. In his latest cookbook (now available), Epic BBQ Sandwiches, Brad shares his love of barbecue through over-the-top sandwiches packed with smoke, sauce, and serious flavor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Fork Report Hour 3 [Best Of] (05/09) - An encore with Brad Pose from Epic BBQ Sandwiches, continued. Plus, an encore on loading a dishwasher, hotdog buns and New York strip becomes Texas strip.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Fork Report Hour 1 (05/02) - The Fork Reporter is live from this years Beach Life Festival in Redondo Beach, showcasing acts from The Chainsmokers, James Taylor, Sheryl Crow, The Offspring, Duran Duran and more! Plus, The Fork Reporter gives a deep dive into Wonder Bread and how they are now producing bagels into their brand. Chris Brown, Head of Membership Surf Club, joins the show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Fork Report Hour 2 (05/02) - Executive Chef for the Beach Life Festival, Chase Carlson, joins the show! Plus, managing director of Aviator Nation Dreamland, Kelly Furano joins the show!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Fork Report Hour 3 (05/02) - You've heard all about the food at Beach Life, what about the music? Donovan Frankenreiter, musician who will be playing at Beach Life Festival, joins the show!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Fork Report Hour 1 (04/25) - This weeks Technique of the Week is all about traditional tuna casserole! Plus, you are what you eat - or so they say. The Fork Reporter talks about micro plastics and the dangers they can impose in your food.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Fork Report Hour 2 (04/25) - Todd Wilbur joins The Fork Report! Todd Wilbur is an American author, television personality, and entrepreneur best known for creating copycat recipes of popular restaurant dishes and branded foods. He gained national recognition through his Top Secret Recipes series of cookbooks, where he reverse-engineers famous menu items from chains like McDonald’s and KFC so people can recreate them at home. Plus, Jason Turner, owner of Kybar Lounge, joins the show! Kybar Lounge is a Star Wars inspired lounge.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Fork Report Hour 3 (04/25) - The Fork Reporter spends the last hour of the show answering talkback questions from the iHeartRadio app, giving tasteful and friendly advice to all your foodie questions!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Fork Report Hour 1 (04/18) - KFI's Amy King joins the Fork Reporter to talk about Wiggle Waggle Walk! This year's event is happening Sunday, April 19 at Brookside Park at the Rose Bowl, 360 N. Arroyo Blvd in Pasadena.! On this week's Technique of the Week, we are talking steak cuts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Fork Report Hour 2 (04/18) - Suzanne Vizethann (Vi-Zet-than) joins the show! Suzanne is one of the country’s leading brunch authorities and the force behind the acclaimed Buttermilk Kitchen restaurants and her cookbook, Brunch Season: A Year of Delicious Mornings from the Buttermilk Kitchen. Plus, The Fork Reporter takes some talkback questions from the iHeartRadio App to give some tips and advice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Fork Report Hour 3 (04/18) - The Fork Reporter spends the last hour of the show answering talkback questions from the iHeartRadio app, giving tasteful and friendly advice to all your foodie questions!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Fork Report Hour 1 (04/11) - On this week's Technique of the Week, we are talking grilling seafood! A listener asks, "What is the difference between farm-raised salmon vs wild-raised salmon?"See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Fork Report Hour 2 (04/11) - Leslie Nguyen and Chris Dail join the show. The highly anticipated Taste of Irvine returns on Thursday, April 16, 2026, bringing together the city’s vibrant culinary scene for a night of food, drinks, music, and community. The event will take place from 5:00 PM – 8:30 PM at The Park at LAKESHORE, offering guests an immersive evening of unlimited tastings from some of Irvine’s most beloved restaurants and beverage brands. Taste of Irvine truly is a community celebration.  This event will bring together restaurants, beverage brands, and foodies from across Orange County, San Diego and Los Angeles for an evening that will highlight the city’s culinary diversity and hospitality spirit. Attendees can expect unlimited bites and sips, engaging brand activations, live music, and exciting giveaways throughout the night.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Fork Report Hour 3 (04/11) - Shanisty Ireland joins the show! A former award winning journalist with more than 15 years of experience in television. Today, the stories she loves to share are her parenting tips, recipes and stories about their daily lives. We live in Ohio with their 5 children (4 boys and a little lady). Plus, The Fork Reporter goes over some Subway Sandwich deals.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Fork Report Hour 1 (04/04) - Marsha Green from Wild Fork Foods joins the show. Plus, the Fork Reporter talks McCormick's new seasoning and goes over some wild fork quick and easy tips.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Fork Report Hour 2 (04/04) - The Fork Reporter goes over some tips on hard boils eggs and air fried eggs, and how to prepare them with an Easter-festive look. Plus, some tips on stress-free hosting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Fork Report Hour 3 (04/04) - The Fork Reporter has gone over Easter cooking, making treats, where to buy food, but now... what if you don't want to cook at all, clean the house, or have any guests over? Maybe you'd like to go out to eat! Plus, The Fork Reporter talks about the Five Guys CEO, as well as some changes that Five Guys have made.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Fork Report Hour 1 (03/28) - Technique of the Week features proteins in your freezer and how to thaw them out! Chefs Kwini and Michael Reed join the show! A chef duo behind Poppy and Rose in downtown LA and Poppy and Seed in Anaheim and longtime No Kid Hungry supporters. About No Kid Hungry’s mission: No child should go hungry in America, but 1 in 5 kids in the United States live with hunger. That’s nearly 14 million children. No Kid Hungry is working to end childhood hunger by helping launch and improve programs that give all kids the healthy food they need to thrive.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Fork Report Hour 2 (03/28) - The Fork Reporter recaps on the No Kid Hungry event happening April 11, and how their event helps to feed children. Plus, The Fork Reporter takes some calls from listeners for some foody tips and questions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Fork Report Hour 3 (03/28) - Omar Mawas Jr from Farmer Boys joins the show! Omar Mawas Jr. has been part of the Farmer Boys family his whole life. Omar Mawas, his father, became a franchisee in 2007. Mawas Jr. officially started working at Farmer Boys at the age of 16 and has grown with the brand ever since. Today, he’s an Area Manager overseeing 11 locations with 2 additional Mawas locations currently under construction and is a senior at California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo. On his days off, he’s fueled on the basketball court with Double Big Cheese® and Fried Zucchinis. Mawas Jr. loves the Farmer Boys brand and is fired up that Farmer represents fresh, made-to-order food - nothing frozen and generous portions that truly satisfy. Plus, are you a fan of the Easter peeps?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Fork Report Hour 1 (03/21) - Neil is broadcasting from Handel's house with some really cool friends. We talk to Chef Bruno about Caterina's Club and we talk to Bill's wife Lyndsay Handel about putting the beautiful broadcast together and her podcast, The Pain Game. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Fork Report Hour 2 (03/21) - Neil and Bill Handel are at a private BBQ at Handel's house. We are talking to Marsha Green about the amazing food that Wild Fork has brought. And we get the scoop from  Chef Chris Binotto about how he made such yummy meals with the Wild Fork meats. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.