You’ve heard people argue about what counts as “authentic” sushi but what happens when a chef learns traditional Japanese technique and then decides the final goal is simply to make it better? On Tasting Arcadia, Karen Mac Nair sits down with Lynn and Thee of Fillet Sushi in Old Town Monrovia to talk about building a new restaurant, earning regulars fast, and creating dishes that sound a little strange until the first bite proves the point.

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Mezcal can taste like smoke, sweetness, and a place you have never been, and it can also taste like someone’s childhood. Karen Mac Nair sits with Jaime Vargas from Cosijo Mezcal, a brand rooted in more than 82 years of family tradition in Oaxaca, and we get into what happens when heritage meets the real grind of building a spirits business in California. If you love craft spirits, agave, tequila comparisons, and learning how to taste with more confidence, this one is for you.

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We’re back for a new season of Tasting Arcadia, and we start with a delicious preview of Taste of Arcadia at Santa Anita Park on September 19, a 21 and over food and drink festival built to spotlight San Gabriel Valley restaurants and businesses.
On our first season back, Karen Mac Nair joined by Jaimee Reimer, Managing Partner at Outback Steakhouse Arcadia, and we get specific about what Outback is bringing to the event and why these picks work in a walk around tasting setting.

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On today's episode of Tasting Arcadia, Karen Mac Nair steps into the rich traditions of southern Brazil as we explore the authentic churrascaria experience with Jimena Sirri, Senior Sales Manager from Fogo de Chão. This mouthwatering conversation takes you on a culinary journey from the restaurant's humble beginnings in Brazil in 1979 to its expansion across the globe with over 100 locations today. Jimena also share what she is bringing to the Taste of Arcadia.

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On this episode with Tasting Arcadia with Karen Mac Nair she steps into the storied world of Santa Anita Park through our conversation with Rick Bakker, Director of Hospitality at this iconic Arcadia landmark. For 91 years, Santa Anita has been more than just a premier horse racing venue—it's been the backdrop for countless family memories, culinary traditions, and community gatherings. Rick also shares what Santa Anita Park is bringing to the Taste of Arcadia.

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On this episode of Tasting Arcadia with Karen Mac Nair you might think a bottle of hard espresso might not seem revolutionary until you hear the story behind Mario's Hard Espresso. Founder Joe shares how his father Mario, a Sicilian immigrant farmer with powerful hands and an even more powerful sense of community, crafted a special espresso liqueur once a year for six decades simply to bring people together.

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The sweetest episode of Tasting Arcadia with Karen Mac Nair has arrived! We're diving fork-first into the delicious world of Nothing Bundt Cakes with owner Ingrid, who shares the heartwarming story behind her successful bakery business in the San Gabriel Valley.

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Arcadia's dining scene wouldn't be complete without Outback Steakhouse, a community staple since 1995. On this episode of Tasting Arcadia, Karen Mac Nair talks with Jamie, the managing partner who boldly took the helm in 2020 during the COVID pandemic, shares the fascinating evolution of this beloved restaurant located at 166 East Huntington Drive.

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