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Sportstalk podcast at One Market Restaurant downtown San Francisco Thu Oct 20, 2016

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izumi.com, hungermaps.com and onemakretrestaurant.com photo: One Market Restaurant downtown San Francisco at the foot of Market Street downtown San Francisco

Cast: Michael Duca (host), David Zizmor, Jeremy Kahn, Morris Phillips and Lee Leonard (producer) with an edition of Sportstalk at One Market Restaurant at 1 Market Street downtown San Francisco. At the foot of Market Street One Market offers some of downtown San Francisco best and unbelievable choices of seafood, chops, steaks, chicken, soups and deserts.

Our thanks to our hosts at One Market Larry Bouchard General Manager, Justin Blackwood Manager/Spirits Manager, Billy Philadelphia One Market pianist and our server Jenny. On an unbelievable Thursday night in downtown San Francisco Sportstalk was enjoying the fine dining selections from the One Market menu, Halibut, Ocean Trout, Chitarra Pasta, Filet Mignon, Black Chicken, New York Steak, Red Snapper, Liberty Duck Breast, try their black bean soup or squash soup, Braadley’s Cesar Salad, and their fine deserts, peach cobbler, butterscotch, and much more.

On the sports headlines discussion, Oakland Raiders owner Mark Davis is ready to pack up and leave Oakland and only the NFL Board of Governors stands in the way. Its look most likely that the Raiders will move because of no funding from the city of Oakland for a new stadium, Las Vegas has already pledged to kick in for the new stadium on the Las Vegas strip.

The NLCS continues as game six will go back to Chicago after the Chicago Cubs defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-4 on Thursday night at Dodger Stadium in game five. Cleveland has already finished up their series with the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday night and are waiting for either the Cubs or the Dodgers to win the NLCS.

 

 

 

Sportstalk Podcast @ Chops Steakhouse & Seafood downtown Sacramento Thu Oct 6, 2016

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Cast Michael Duca (host), Jeremy Harness, Tony the Tiger, Tony Renteria, Charlie O, Jerry Feitelberg, Bill Gould, and Lee Leonard (producer) podcasting from the beautiful Chops Steak, Seafood and Bar at 1117 11th Street in downtown Sacramento. Chops celebrates the first week of the opening of the Sacramento Kings new downtown arena Golden One Arena in neighboring downtown and Sportstalk discusses all the excitement of the grand opening of he arena.

Our thanks to our hosts at Chops Owners Jeff Flynn, Trisha Flynn and Denise Fleming, special events coordinator Hailey DeBernardi  our server for the podcast was Brittney, bartender Ryan and busman Rafael. Chops features many of downtown Sacramento’s favorites the grilled top sirloin, New York Steak, grilled blackened King Salmon, filet mignon, also enjoy Chops appetizers, main courses, soups, salads, and deserts.

On the topic discussion MLB playoffs in both the American and National Leagues, the Sacramento Kings new arena at Golden One and how it will impact downtown business, the NFL, the 49ers and Raiders. Click on to hear all the latest with the Sportstalk crew.

Sportstalk at Pier Market Podcast at Pier 39 San Francisco Thu Sep 22, 2016

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photo by piermarket.com: Outside seafood market front of Pier Market where you’ll be warmly welcomed by Shawn, Colleen and their staff each day for fresh seafood and chowder at Pier 39’s main level

Cast: Matt Harrington (host), Tony the Tiger Hayes, Amaury Pi Gonzalez, Jeremy Harness, Len Shapiro, and Lee Leonard (producer) podcasting from the beautiful Pier Market at Pier 39 in San Francisco our thanks to our hosts Stephen Barnes general manager, Bob Partrite CEO, Sandra Fletcher president, Jane O’Donnell group sales manager, Colleen Washburn dining room manager, Shawn restaurant manager, server Alex for their fine hospitality.

Pier Market is famous for it’s award winning clam chowder, mesquite grilled dishes and sustainable seafood. Pier Market features indoor and outdoor seating. We had a seat in Pier Market’s back room which during certain parts of the year you can enjoy the sealions and seals just out the window. It was a great vantage point and view to do our radio podcast. We all enjoyed some of Pier Market’s famous dishes, crab cioppino, grilled chicken and shrimp skewers, garlic whole crab, rack of bar b q ribs, and some of Pier Market’s fresh fish dishes.

On the talk show the cast covered all the latest in the National League wild card standings and the San Francisco Giants chances of getting a wild card spot, the Dodgers and how they won the west, the Oakland A’s have some talent that might make them interesting for next season like newly acquired pitchers Jharel Cotton and Raul Alcantaro. Plus discussions on the Cal Bears, Stanford Cardinal, San Francisco 49ers and Oakland Raiders.

 

Sportstalk Podcast at Buca Di Beppo Italian Restaurant remote Thu Aug 25, 2016

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photo by Buca di Beppo Restaurant San Francisco: Entrance to Buca di Beppo at 855 Howard downtown San Francisco

Cast: Michael Duca (host), Amaury Pi Gonzalez, Jeremy Kahn, Tony the Tiger Hayes, and Lee Leonard (producer) podcast from Buca Di Beppo at 855 Howard Street in downtown San Francisco. Our thanks to our hosts at Buca Sales Manager Lisa Koester, Paisano Partner Greg Moans, and server Rollin.

Join Buca di Beppo for your next birthday, luncheon, dinner, anniversary, holiday party, or in our case podcast. A wonderful fun setting with photos of famous Italians and celebrities decorated in the famous Buca Pope room where we did our podcast. Lisa had the serving staff serve us a wonderful helping of their Cesar Salad, Egg plant parmesan, Chicken with mushrooms in wine sauce, Ravioli pasta in tomato sauce, pepperoni pizza, vegetable pizza, wide assortment of deserts, chocolate cake, the rum lemon cake, tiramisu, cheese cake. Our sincere thanks to Lisa, Greg, and Rollin for hosting Sportstalk at Buca.

Sports headline coverage, Discussion on the 49ers and Raiders pre season games with the 49ers hosting the Green Bay Packers on Saturday and the Oakland Raiders hosting the Tennessee Titans on Friday. The Giants-Dodgers series in Los Angeles where Giants pitcher Matt Moore nearly no hit the Dodgers on Thursday night in the Giants 4-0 shutout win. The A’s will open up a three game series in St Louis after dealing relief pitcher Mark Rzepczynski to the Washington Nationals. Cal will open their season in Australia against the University of Hawaii on Friday and Stanford will open their season at home against Kansas State on September 2nd.

Sportstalk Podcast @ Scotts Seafood Restaurant downtown San Jose Mon July 11, 2016

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timeline photos: Scott’s Seafood downtown San Jose and a wonderful plate of oysters

Cast: Jerry Feitelberg (host), Jeremy Harness, Joe Lami, Matt Harrington, Ben Leonard, Len Shapiro, and Lee Leonard (producer). Our thanks to Scott’s Seafood at 185 Park Avenue in downtown San Jose for their warm hospitality and great opportunity to allow Sportstalk to podcast from the top of the greatest Seafood restaurant in the South Bay. Our thanks to our hosts manager Mark Buhagiar, Scott’s fine wait staff and great help: Servers Jimmy, Scott, and Jorge. Thanks to these talented gentlemen for helping making Sportstalk a success for our podcast at Scotts.

Also our favorite choices from the Scott’s Seafood dinner menu: oyster, prawns, crabs, seared ahi tuna, also try some our favorite soups the Boston Clam Chowder, Lobster Bisque. or the soup of the day. Also try Scott’s Classics, sautéed prawns, scallops, Dungeness crab, grilled petrale soul, and Scott Cioppino. Scott’s also has a famous selection of fine steaks and meats.

On the discussion, the MLB All Star game, NHL moves and also San Jose Sharks selections, Warriors not done making off season moves, Giants prepared to start second half with the post season in their sights, the Oakland A’s will rely on their pitching in the second half but there’s a list of walking wounded pitchers.

 

Sportstalk Podcast at Rosa Mexicano in downtown San Francisco Mon Jun 6, 2016

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pineinterest.com file photo: Rosa Mexicano San Francisco site of the Sportstalk podcast on Monday

Cast: Michael Duca (host), David Zizmor, Morris Phillips, Jeremy Kahn, and Lee Leonard (producer) podcasting from beautiful Rosa Mexicano Restaurant at 30 Mission Street downtown San Francisco. Our special thanks to our hosts at Rosa Mexicano Jonathan Drake general manager, Hector Cortes Service Director, servers Ray and Andy.

Some of the items we would recommend when you dine at Rosa, guacamole Rosa Mexicano has been preparing this special guacamole since 1984 grinded up in a stone charcoal bowl the authentic taste of Rosa Mexicano’s signature appetizer will have you going for more.

Some of the main courses of the house we would like to recommend to you from the dinner menu, Chile Poblano Relleno, Carnitas, Budin de Pollo, Pescado a la Veracruzana, Pollo Pibil, Salmon Poblano, Tampiquena de Carne Asada, and Alambre  de Camarones.

On the sports headline discussion the Sharks drop their third game to the Pittsburgh Penguins and head back to Pittsburgh for game five. The Sharks are getting beat to the puck each time on face offs and are getting shutdown in the neutral zone.With the Sharks with their backs to the wall game five will be their last chance plus more.

Sportstalk remote podcast @ Le Colonial Vietnamese-French Restaurant San Francisco Mon May 23, 2016

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Cast: Jerry Feitelberg (host), Jeremy Harness (SF Giants reporter), Joe Lami (NHL analyst), Mary Lisa Walsh (SJ Sharks reporter), Len Shapiro (NHL analyst) and Lee Leonard (producer). Podcasting from the beautiful Le Colonial Vietnamese-French Restaurant at 20 Cosmo Place downtown San Francisco our thanks to our hosts Nur Zayed, Chef Jean Paul, Server Kevin and the very talented and wonderful staff at Le Colonial.

When visiting Le Colonial please try our favorite dishes that the cast enjoyed Appetizers: Goi Cuon, fresh spring rolls, Cha Gio Tom Cua Crispy rolls with Dungeness Crab, Goi Du Du Tom Nuong Green papaya (a Jerry favorite), Suon Nuong, Hoisin & passion fruit glazed baby back ribs

Main Courses: Ga Chien Xa Roasted Lemongrass Chicken, Thit Heo Nau Cot Dua, Coconut milk braised pork shoulder, Ca Hap Nuoc Cot Dua Coconut poached Alaskan Halibut.

side dishes: Xu Bruxelles Crispy sweet Chili-glazed brussel sprouts and Com Chien Le Colonial Wok fried Jasmine rice with bay shrimp.

On the Sports headlines discussions on the San Jose Sharks Stanley Cup Playoff in St Louis as the Sharks dominated the Blues in a three goal win 6-3 Monday night. The Sharks and Blues are headed back to San Jose for game six of these playoffs a win by the Sharks brings the Stanley Cup Finals to San Jose for the very first time. A win by the St Louis Blues forces a game seven back to St Louis. A crucial game for a pair of very intense hockey teams part of the Sportstalk discussion click below to hear it all.

 

Sportstalk at Alfred’s Steakhouse downtown San Francisco Thu Apr 14, 2016

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photo credit yelp.com:  front doors of Alfred’s Steakhouse 659 Merchant St downtown San Francisco

Cast: Michael Duca (host), David Zizmor, Morris Phillips, Jeremy Kahn, and Lee Leonard (producer), our thanks to Alfred’s Steakhouse at 659 Merchant St in downtown San Francisco for their fantastic hospitality, great selection of entrees, onion soup, salads, appetizers, and deserts. Also to Alfred’s great staff Managing partner Ron Boyd, co-owner Daniel Patterson, General manager Angela Neri, Amanda Smith Director of Marketing, General Manager Mark Ronkovski, Chef Charlie Parker, Manager Mark Mendoza, and our server Jessica.

Alfred’s a rich traditional history going back to their original location at 889 Broadway Street where Alfred’s was founded in 1928. Alfred’s now owned by Ron Boyd and Daniel Patterson follows a three generation tradition that started with founder Alfred Bacchini who opened the franchise in 1928. Alfred’s Steakhouse open daily for lunch at 11:30-2:30PM and for dinner at 5:30-10:00 PM.

You’ll enjoy Alfred’s fine selection of steaks, Filet Mignon, Rib Eye, New York, the Alfred’s cut, Porterhouse, also try Alfred’s house specialties Farro Verde, Grilled Chicken, King Salmon, Braised Lamb Shank, Surf and Turf for two. You’ll enjoy Alfred’s fine deserts, Pineapple Upside Cake, Bananas Foster made right at your tableside, Chocolate Mousse, Cheesecake, and Taleggio.

You’ll enjoy the fine food selection at Alfred’s a San Francisco experience. On the podcast coverage of the 2016 Golden State Warriors playoffs with the Houston Rockets and their exciting season. The Giants have run into a wall in Colorado losing two out of three headed into Los Angeles for the weekend. The A’s were swept by the Los Angeles Angels and get ready to face the Kansas City Royals for a weekend series at the Oakland Coliseum.

 

 

 

Sportstalk podcast at The Franciscan Restaurant Fisherman’s Wharf SF Mon Mar 28, 2016

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Cast: David Zizmor (host), Morris Phillips, Tony the Tiger Hayes, Jeremy Kahn, and Lee Leonard (producer) podcasting from the beautiful Franciscan Restaurant at Pier 43 1/2 near Taylor and Jefferson Streets at Fisherman’s Wharf in San Francisco. We wanted to thank our wonderful hosts for having us do our remote at the Franciscan, Owner Dante, Public Relations manager Brandy Marts, District manager Drew, Manager on duty Shawn, Servers Isaac, and Nathan.

Since 1957 The Franciscan offers some of Fisherman’s Wharf finest foods as recommended by our host and restaurant Regional Manager Drew who went over the menu. Famous for it’s crab plates enjoy a wide variety of selections freshly prepared by the Franciscan’s skillful chefs like the famous whole crab, the very popular crab enchiladas, also try the mussels, shrimps, raw oysters on a half shell on ice, crab cioppino, sea bass, salmon.

The Sportstalk staff enjoyed the seafood variety at the Franciscan, David Zizmor enjoyed the yellow tale, a dozen raw oysters, and crab cioppino, Tony the Tiger enjoyed a mixed seafood plate of scallops, shrimps, crabs, and fish, Jeremy Kahn had crab enchilada and Morris enjoyed the seafood mix as well.

The Sportstalk crew covered the latest in the MLB Cactus League Spring Training in Arizona, the latest in the success of the Golden State Warriors. Drew stopped by to talk about all the Franciscan favorites take a listen to the podcast below to hear it all.

photo credit: Bing places for business–the Franciscan Restaurant San Francisco interior

 

 

Sportstalk podcast live from the Sandbar Restaurant downtown Vancouver BC Tue Mar 1, 2016

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Cast: Joe Lami (NHL Analyst), Matt Harrington (San Jose Sharks beat writer), and Lee Leonard (producer) with another edition of Sportstalk from the beautiful Sandbar Restaurant on Granville Island in downtown Vancouver. The Sandbar serves it’s dinner menu starting at 5PM daily, for an unforgettable seafood experience the Sandbar features many of downtown Vancouver’s favorite seafood dishes. The Mixed Grilled Seafood, Cedar Plank Salmon, Scallop and Prawn Jambalaya.

For Tuesday’s podcast at the Sandbar Joe tried the Sirloin steak, Matt had the GI burger, Daisy had the Swordfish, and Lee our producer had the Alaskan King Crab. Our server Tim was attentive, prompt and shared his knowledge of the menu and the NHL. Tyler the bartender told us what was his favorite dishes are and some of the favorite drinks he serves up at the Sandbar, Benny and Anne Fleming the dayshift managers were very hospitable, Sandbar’s executive chef Cooper Green sat in mid show for an interview about his favorite dishes to prepare and the famous dishes at Sandbar he makes a mean calamari, Brooklyn the night manager closed the show out with her recommendations for deserts, we want to thank John Hawkins general manager, also managers Craig Pingle, Scott Tunni Cliffe, Christian Nowak, event coordinator Gabrielle Lee, Executive Sous chef Trevor Booth, Master Sushi Chef Hoshi Tsutomu, and Sous Chef Patrick Guay all for welcoming Sportstalk to the Sandbar.

On the program the Montreal Canadiens had a rough time to prepare to play the San Jose Sharks on Monday after not getting much out of the trade deadline. The Canadiens were expected to be a playoff team after getting off to a shockingly surprising start going 9-0 to start the season only to lose their star goaltender Carey Price. The Canadiens are reportedly having internal problems and you can expect the team to unload some of the players in the off season.

Joe and Matt talk Sharks and Canucks who meet two more times this week after meeting last Sunday. They’ll bring you up to date with everything NHL on this edition of Sportstalk from the Sandbar Restaurant in downtown Vancouver.