TGIF Thank God I'm a Foodie Episode 1
MAESTRO SHOW NOTES - INTERVIEW
Host Bryant Durst introduces himself (0:45)
Bryant introduces Sergio and Chef Elena of Maestro Restaurant in Old Town Pasadena (1:14)
Bryant gives an overview of the episode and what they will be discussing in the interview (1:29)
Bryant and Sergio discuss what inspired Sergio to open Maestro and what sets them apart from other Mexican restaurants (1:59)
Bryant and Chef Elena discuss her culinary background and what drew her to Maestro (3:57)
Sergio and Chef Elena talk about their new Happy Hour tacos y papas (7:37)
Bryant asks Sergio and Chef Elena how their menu can be modified to accommodate vegans, vegetarians, gluten-free, and other special dietary needs (10:01)

TASTING
Bryant welcomes everyone back after a word from our sponsor Ads@Play and re-introduces Maestro as he and TNE Magazine Editor-In-Chief Nicole enter the restaurant (17:48)
Bryant introduces Nicole (18:03)
Nicole talks about how hard it is to find good food as a vegan (18:16)
The server brings the hiramasa and explains the dish (18:30)
Bryant gives his thoughts on the hiramasa (19:16)
The server brings the chilaquiles and describes the dish (19:59)
Bryant talks about the chilaquiles (20:02)
Bryant turns the tasting over to Nicole, who tries the vegan enfrijolada (21:12)
Nicole gives her thoughts on the enfrijolada (21:13)
Bryant talks about the enfrijolada (21:33)
Nicole rates the enfrijolada (21:55)
Bryant closes out the interview and thanks, Maestro Restaurant (21:10)
Sergio gives contact information for Maestro (22:18)
Bryant mentions what you need to do to win the $100 Gift Card to Maestro (22:53)

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
Maestro Restaurant
110 E Union St, Pasadena, CA 91103

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