Tin Roof Farm Radio Show
Chef John Malik is Greenville’s first chef with a James Beard nomination. He loves a funky diner just as much as a white tablecloth brasserie and he'll introduce you to your favorite chefs, coffee roasters, food writers, farmers, craft brewers, restaurant owners, cocktail crafters, butchers, and wine geeks. Broadcast from John & Amy's Tin Roof Farm farm in Piedmont, SC, they'll share insight into the growing season, the restaurant business, great meals, raising chickens, and keeping honey bees.
Tin Roof Farm Radio Show
Gina and Roberto Cortez of ASADA
In the middle of the recession of 2008, Gina and Roberto went way outside of their comfort zone and started cooking at festivals across their recently adopted state of South Carolina. Without any background in food, much less the restaurant business, they built a following with their clever interpretations of Mission Style California/Mexican cuisine. Then came the food truck, then came their brick and mortar location on Wade Hampton Blvd. Her family is Japanese, he's Nicaraguan and they met in southern California while working in IT. While they may not have come through the ranks in the traditional manner, they've built a name for themselves with their gracious hospitality and wonderful food at ASADA. This is one of those personal statement restaurants that feels special. The art work is all Roberto's, their staff are all familiar and their work ethic is unwavering. Join me and my wife Amy as we sit down with Gina and Roberto.
