STIR-Cast

Episode 12: Conner Harrington, Executive Chef, Remlik's Grille & Oyster Bar

Chef Conner Harrington, Executive Chef at Remlik's, sits down with Rick & Brian to talk cooking inspiration, gaining experience, and of course, steak & pork chops. 
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Episode 11: Rachel Patinka, BOCES Culinary Arts Instructor

Rachel Patinka, Broome-Tioga BOCES Culinary Arts Instructor, sits down with Rick & Brian to talk about the importance of culinary education. 
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Episode 10: Jim Simons, Sales Consultant & Certified Wine Educator, Southern Glazer Wine & Spirits

Jim Simons, wine expert & local sales consultant at Southern Glazer's, sits down with Rick & Brian to talk all things wine, bourbon, and food pairings. 
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Episode 9: Rick & Sylvana Dodd, Owners, P.S. Restaurant Downtown, STIR Co-Founders

Rick & Sylvana Dodd, longtime area restaurant owners and STIR co-founders, sit down with Brian to talk local restaurant history, food, family, and the importance of eating local. 
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Episode 8: Colin Gaynor, Executive Chef, The Chestnut Inn at Oquaga Lake

Chef Colin Gaynor, a veteran local chef and the current Executive Chef at The Chestnut Inn, which has recently reopened, sits down with Rick & Brian. 

Episode 7: Jay Pisculli, Partner, Executive Chef, Downtown by Chef Jay Pisculli

Chef Jay Pisculli, Veteran local chef and partner/executive chef at Downtown by Chef Jay Pisculli, sits down with Rick & Brian to talk experience, running a kitchen, and food trends. 
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Episode 6: Amarissa Scelsi, Veteran Local Chef, Soon-to-be Restaurant Owner

Chef Amarissa Scelsi, Veteran local chef and soon-to-be owner of an exciting new pasta restaurant, joins Rick (her former boss) and Brian to talk pasta, experience, and inspiration. 
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Episode 5: Josh Crane, Executive Chef, McCoy's Chophouse

Chef Josh Crane, Executive Chef at McCoy's Chophouse, joins Rick and Brian to talk all things steak, personal flair, and wine pairings. 
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Episode 4: Brian O'Neil, Executive Chef, The River Bistro/The DoubleTree Hotel

Chef Brian O'Neil, Executive Chef at The River Bistro & DoubleTree Hotel Downtown, joins Rick and Brian to talk cooking creatively for massive events, The River Bistro, and much more! 
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Episode 3: Marc Yezzi, Co-Owner, The Kitchen Counter

Marc Yezzi, co-owner of The Kitchen Counter, joins Rick and Brian to talk about the journey from food truck to brick-and-mortar, the art of a perfect smash burger, and everything in between.
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