Let’s Go Eat and Drink
Lots of good things can happen over a meal. You have a little food, a little bit to drink and the next thing you know, you’ve solved all the world’s problems. That’s what we want to do with The Let’s Go Eat and Drink Show. Every so often we, Jimmy and Bill, will find someone interesting from entertainment, the arts, chefs, distillers, brewers, or politicians, and sit down with them for some food, some drinks, and some conversation.
Episodes
Wednesday Mar 27, 2024
Craig Wirth - Utah Legacy Reporter
Wednesday Mar 27, 2024
Wednesday Mar 27, 2024
Craig Wirth is into his second 50 years of feature reporting. His first half-century included stints as a network correspondent and Emmy Award-winning reporter at TV stations in New York and Los Angeles.
He missed Utah and started 12 years of commuting between CNBC in Los Angeles and Wirth Watching at ABC4 in Salt Lake City. He later gave up commuting to LA and took on a faculty position at his alma mater, the U of U. Of course, Utah viewers know him from decades in Utah television, his boxes of old videos, and his stories of the history of everyday life.
Bill brought his excitement to meet a legend, Jimmy brought a special light white wine, and Dawson forgot the Beehive Cheese copy, so pour one over ice, stir it nice, and join us!
Wednesday Mar 20, 2024
Ali Vallarta - City Cast SLC Host
Wednesday Mar 20, 2024
Wednesday Mar 20, 2024
Riding horses in the Mountain West & hosting City Cast Salt Lake. Like any good mixologist, Ali Vallarta wanted to shake things up. “I found myself going to the same seven bars over and over. Like, every week, we’re back at the same places. There’s so much more to see and more people to meet.” It’s safe to say that’s no problem after her year-long adventure.
That’s because Vallarta — whose day job is hosting the City Cast Salt Lake City podcast — decided at the beginning of 2023 that she was going to do something a little crazy: grab a drink at every bar in Salt Lake County. She drank at 211 bars in all. The tour would be a bit of a logistical challenge. Sure, bars near her downtown Salt Lake City apartment would be relatively easy to pick off. But watering holes farther away required friendly designated drivers, geographic travel optimization, and, well, a lot of drinking.
We dive into Ali's bar bouncing adventure, and take a deeper dive into getting to know her through the lens of food, and drink. Bill brought his badgering of interviewing questions, Jimmy brought a luxurious Orange Wine, and Dawson hit the lights, started the camera, and put them into action.
You can join us on set to sit for a recording! Email us at: theletsgoeatshow@gmail.com
Wednesday Mar 06, 2024
Jeremy Pugh - Salt Lake Magazine
Wednesday Mar 06, 2024
Wednesday Mar 06, 2024
Jeremy is not just well versed in Salt Lake City culture, he's astonishingly brilliant when it comes to the lifestyles, traditions, and the way of life when it comes to the Salt Lake society.
That says a lot about Salt Lake Magazine, because Jeremy is the Executive Editor for the publication. We sit down with Jeremy to enjoy some Domaine Philemon, as well as some 'Barely Buzzed' Beehive Cheese!
As usual Bill brings his point of view, Jimmy oozes the chance to talk about restaurants, and Dawson cooked up something special for the 'Splash of News'. All this and too much to handle, so grab a bite, sit tight, and don't let the Bill bugs bite!
Wednesday Feb 28, 2024
Diana Young - VP Strategic Partnerships
Wednesday Feb 28, 2024
Wednesday Feb 28, 2024
Throughout her tenure, Diana has played a pivotal role in acquiring and managing key clients and accounts while also spearheading the growth of the Temporary Division to achieve record earnings. With her outgoing nature and extensive networks, Diana fosters robust business relationships, many of which evolve into enduring friendships, a testament to the loyalty she garners from both clients and candidates.
Bill brought stories of interviewing, and eating strange food. Jimmy brought Day Owl Rose, with more than enough reasons to share. Dawson sat back and enjoyed the show.
Grab your favorite sippy cup, plant your cheeks, and enjoy this week's edition!
Wednesday Feb 21, 2024
Tiffany Clason - Director of Utah DABS
Wednesday Feb 21, 2024
Wednesday Feb 21, 2024
Tiffany Clason had significant experience in the food and beverage industry in London. There, she successfully executed the launch of a high-end artisan bread line where she developed and deployed best practices in product, employee training programs, and brand integrity.
In addition, Clason has more than 12 years of government experience including working for former U.S. Sen. David Vitter of Louisiana, serving as Gov. Gary Herbert’s director of constituent services, and most recently serving as district director for Congressman Ben McAdams. Clason has a reputation for effectively engaging stakeholders, building bipartisan relationships, crisis management, data-driven strategies, and building vibrant and respectful work environments.
Jimmy breaks bread, Bill doesn't care, and Dawson learns a lot!
Wednesday Feb 14, 2024
Steve Urquhart - Psychedelics in the Beehive
Wednesday Feb 14, 2024
Wednesday Feb 14, 2024
Steve Urquhart served in the Utah House as a prototypical conservative Republican from Washington County, and line-toeing member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He is now a co-founder of The Divine Assembly which is a church that uses magic mushrooms as their sacrament.
Urquhart has been willing to question what he’s been taught and confront his core beliefs. The journey started when he and his wife, Sara, while on a trip to Amsterdam, tried ayahuasca, which has powerful psychedelic effects and whose proponents say it can free their minds and reshape how they view life. The Divine Assembly believes in the divine power of responsible psilocybin use. The purpose of the Divine Assembly is to connect people, protect the responsible and religious use of psilocybin, and cultivate health and healing.
You can find out more here : https://www.thedivineassembly.org/
Wednesday Feb 07, 2024
PYGmalion Productions - "Last Lists of My Mad Mother"
Wednesday Feb 07, 2024
Wednesday Feb 07, 2024
Pygmalion Productions is a Salt Lake City based theater company that produces theater that reflects issues, concerns and shared experiences in the lives of women. In this time of daily loss, struggle and suffering across the world, we want to remind you that the arts can fire minds, warm souls, dazzle and delight.
“Last Lists of My Mad Mother” delves into the complexities of the mother-daughter relationship amidst the challenges of aging and Alzheimer’s disease. Beehive Cheese sponsors us with an amazing Honey Sea Salt slab of wholesome goodness!
Jimmy brings Almare Spritz, Bill brought his acting talents, and Dawson catches Bill off guard. All this, and so much more for this weeks edition!
Wednesday Jan 31, 2024
Caity Solo - Radio From Hell Producer
Wednesday Jan 31, 2024
Wednesday Jan 31, 2024
Caity is a Radio Producer for Radio From Hell, Broadway Media, and Podcast Host/Producer for Horror, Cats, and Witch Hats with her ‘sister’ Izzy. She has two dogs, and multiple cats. In 2022 she married Andhie where they both changed their last names to Solo.
Caity started working in radio at college with K-UTE Internet Radio at the University of Utah, and Graduated with BA in Communications. She started in the industry as an intern with X96 in 2017. Finally taking over as official Producer of Radio From Hell in April of 2019.
You'll find out about Caity's worst concert experience, why Jimmy brought Kings Ginger, why Bill doesn't want to talk about Radio From Hell anymore, and so much more!
Wednesday Jan 24, 2024
Sim Gill - Salt Lake District Attorney
Wednesday Jan 24, 2024
Wednesday Jan 24, 2024
This week's episode with Sim Gill, we bring a multitude of conversations, ranging from spices, herbs, accountability within the use of deadly force, what a district attorney does, and so much more!
Jimmy brings the non-alcoholic scotch, Bill brings his jabber jaw, and Dawson has the hang of things.
Pour another one, and join us! Your boss won't mind!
Wednesday Jan 17, 2024
Kings English Bookshop
Wednesday Jan 17, 2024
Wednesday Jan 17, 2024
Anne Holman, and Calvin Crosby of Kings English Bookshop, were fantastic enough to be the first interview in the Visit Salt Lake media center! Kings English has stood tall for 46 years despite major online retailers.
Jimmy brought Margarita's from Simplicity Cocktail as well as Sauv Blanc from Joel Gott. Bill almost says the A-word, and Dawson was figuring out the new studio!
Grab another drink ya' hooligans, as we discuss books, adversity to books, and so much more!