This week LTP host David Boylan is joined by acclaimed singer songwriter Brenda Gail whose self-titled debut album was just released. Brenda performs the song "Holiday" and they talk food, restaurants and music in funky Leucadia.  The album was engineered and  mixed by Alan Sanderson at his Pacific Beat studio in San Diego, contains ten tracks of original tunes that focus on her life’s journey, experiences, and observations. Joined by a cast of veteran musicians, in particular, James East on bass, Josh Thompson on drums, Ben Hernandez on backing vocals, and Deane Cote as producer, arranger and guitarist.

Brenda Gail - Singer songwriter based in San Diego and Cabo San Lucas

This week on Lick the Plate on The Mightier 1090 host David Boylan is hanging out in Del Mar at Ranch 45 with culinary power couple Pam and Aron Schwartz. Pam is the owner and Aron Executive Chef and they tell their story, from meeting at the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park to collaborating on Ranch 45. Plus talking food and music of course.

Ranch 45 in Del Mar with owner Pam Schwartz and Chef Aron Schwartz

This week on LTP San Diego on The Mightier 1090, host David Boylan is joined by Gold Finch Executive Chef Jeff Armstrong and chef-partner Tim Kolanko from the Urban Kitchen Group led by accomplished restaurateur Tracy Borkum. They each take their turn on the mic talking food, music, and all about this modern twist on a traditional deli.

Gold Finch Modern Deli Executive Chef Jeff Armstrong + Chef-Partner Tim Kolanko

LTP host David Boylan is revisiting Pacific Coast Spirits in Oceanside
 joined by chef Louis Laterza and events and marketing manager Lucia Schaldenko to discuss what's new in the kitchen and their award winning whiskey. Plus food and music of course.

Pacific Coast Spirits Oceanside - Marketing manager Lucia Schaldenko and chef Louis Laterza

This week LTP San Diego host David Boylan is hanging out with Encinitas Mayor Tony Kranz. Tony was raised in Encinitas and has some great stories to share about growing up in this charming seaside community. They also discuss the changes happening to Encinitas and how Tony is balancing those while keeping it's coastal charm, along with food and music of course.

Tony Kranz - Mayor of Encinitas, California and longtime local

This week LTP host David Boylan is hanging in Oceanside at the Q&A Restaurant and Oyster Bar in the Brick Hotel with executive chef Quinnton Austin also known as Chef Q. Quinnton grew up and cut his culinary chops in New Orleans so he has some great food and music stories to share.

Quinnton Austin - Executive Chef at Q&A Restaurant and Oyster Bar in Oceanside

This week LTP San Diego host David Boylan is hanging in funky Leucadia a the newish Smoke & Salt BBQ located behind the Leucadian Bar.
I’ve you’ve been on Coast Highway in north Leucadia lately there is a good chance you’ve caught a whiff of one of life’s great aromas…low and slow burning wood smoking a variety of meats to a delicious end result that is so pleasing to devour.  Both chef Saupstad and the Leucadian have a long history in this neighborhood. Jarle’s grandparents settled in the area decades ago, giving Jarle one of those enviable youths spent growing up in a much simpler Encinitas. He talks about all that plus food and music.

Jarle Saupstad - Chef-owner at Smoke & Salt BBQ in Encinitas

This week LTP host David Boylan is hanging with Rachel Hurley, chef de cuisine at the fabulous new Brine Box in Oceanside located at the end of the Oceanside Pier. Rachel has an impressive culinary resume and is now creating seafood deliciousness at the end of the longest pier on the West coast. It's a fun show talking food and music with Rachel Hurley.

Rachel Hurley - Chef de Cuisine at Brine Box on the Oceanside Pier in Oceanside, CA

This week LTP San Diego host David Boylan is joined by Howard Solomon, owner of The Pastrami Stand who is making the most authentic deli style pastrami sandwich in San Diego. Howard shares his story plus what food and music inspires him.

Howard Solomon - Owner-operator of The Pastrami Stand, makers of San Diego's best pastrami sandwich

This week LTP host David Boylan is hanging out with Skyler Heyman and John Swafford, co-owners of Sky's The Limit Foods whose plant based multi-purpose dressings and spreads are amazing. They discuss their backgrounds, road to this venture + food and music of course.

Skyler Heyman & John Swafford - Co-owners of Sky's The Limit Foods plant-based dressings and dips

Thomas talks about growing up in Oceanside and his road to Booboo's Sweet Potato Pies.

Thomas Crain - Owner of Booboo's Sweet Potato Pies - Seg 2

Lick the Plate is the original culinary, culture, and music column and radio show in San Diego, since 2007 with host David Boylan

Thomas Crain - Owner of Booboo's Sweet Potato Pies - Seg 2

Lick the Plate on The Mightier 1090 in San Diego