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Chef Brian West

November 16, 2017 By Tanji Leave a Comment

Turkey 2 Ways + 1 Slow Roasted Ham = Tastiest Thanksgiving Yet!

November 16, 2017 By Tanji Leave a Comment

When it comes to Thanksgiving, it’s always fun to give your traditional turkey a twist! Plus, for my “ham fans,” we have a brand new recipe for a mouthwatering dry-rubbed mustard ham you can prepare in your slow cooker!

Filed Under: Recipe Tagged With: Chef Brian West, ham, Holidays, roasted, smoked turkey, Thanksgiving

Filed Under: Recipe Tagged With: Chef Brian West, ham, Holidays, roasted, smoked turkey, Thanksgiving

March 5, 2017 By Tanji 8 Comments

Exclusive VIP Tic’s to TASTE of the Northside!

March 5, 2017 By Tanji 8 Comments

Party with a purpose with me at this year’s Taste of the Northside benefitting Brighton Center! As host of the TASTE VIP Room, I am able to offer the ONLY VIP Tickets on sale to the public! There are a limited amount…

Filed Under: Fiesta, Giveaways, Greater San Antonio, TASTE of the Northside Tagged With: A Taste of the Northside, Blanca Aldaco, Brighton Center, Chef Brian West, Fiesta, Fiesta 2017, Fiesta San Antonio, Tanji Patton, Taste of the Northside, TASTE VIP Room, TONS, VIP room

Filed Under: Fiesta, Giveaways, Greater San Antonio, TASTE of the Northside Tagged With: A Taste of the Northside, Blanca Aldaco, Brighton Center, Chef Brian West, Fiesta, Fiesta 2017, Fiesta San Antonio, Tanji Patton, Taste of the Northside, TASTE VIP Room, TONS, VIP room

November 13, 2015 By Tanji Leave a Comment

The LAST Turkey ‘How-to’ You’ll Ever Need!

November 13, 2015 By Tanji Leave a Comment

The line starts here for the best bird possible on Thanksgiving Day! This is the ONLY ‘how to’ video you’ll ever need – expert advice courtesy of Chef Brian West! From the most important steps to take during prep, to the biggest mistakes to avoid when carving and plating your turkey…

Filed Under: Brian West, Chefs, Greater San Antonio, Holiday, Smoke, Thanksgiving, Turkey Tagged With: Chef Brian West, Smoke, Smoke the Restaurant, Thanksgiving turkey

Filed Under: Brian West, Chefs, Greater San Antonio, Holiday, Smoke, Thanksgiving, Turkey Tagged With: Chef Brian West, Smoke, Smoke the Restaurant, Thanksgiving turkey

October 1, 2015 By Tanji Leave a Comment

Empress is a Pop Up for a Purpose

October 1, 2015 By Tanji Leave a Comment

Get a temporary taste of Chef Brian West’s flare for Asian fusion cuisine when you visit Empress. A pop up lasting up to 60 days is something San Antonio has yet to see. With ten percent of gross sales to be donated to select area non-profits, look for Empress to really impress!

Filed Under: Asian, Brian West, Empress, Greater San Antonio, Pop Ups Tagged With: Chef Brian West, Chinese food, pho, Thai food, Vietnamese food

Filed Under: Asian, Brian West, Empress, Greater San Antonio, Pop Ups Tagged With: Chef Brian West, Chinese food, pho, Thai food, Vietnamese food

August 31, 2015 By Tanji 2 Comments

Brisket Tips from the Chef Who Wrote the Book!

August 31, 2015 By Tanji 2 Comments

In our fast-paced, info overloaded world, time is a luxury. But, if you truly take barbecuing and smoking seriously, do yourself a favor and take the time to watch a true BBQ master guide you through his techniques to achieve the ‘gold standard’ in brisket.

Filed Under: BBQ, Brian West, Greater San Antonio, Smoke Tagged With: BBQ sauce, brisket tips, Chef Brian West, Smoke, Smoke barbecue, Smoke the Restaurant

Filed Under: BBQ, Brian West, Greater San Antonio, Smoke Tagged With: BBQ sauce, brisket tips, Chef Brian West, Smoke, Smoke barbecue, Smoke the Restaurant

May 15, 2015 By Tanji Leave a Comment

What Wines Pair Best with BBQ

May 15, 2015 By Tanji Leave a Comment

In Texas, barbecue and wine are a match…trust us on that! Our top picks for local BBQ in San Antonio come paired with inexpensive vinos that accentuate that smoky, juicy flavor we all know so well!

Filed Under: BBQ, Greater San Antonio, SA Living, Tanji on TV Tagged With: [yellow tail], Akaushi, bacon wrapped shrimp, barbecue, Bolner's, Bolner's Meat Market, Chef Brian West, H-E-B, HEB wine, Rudy's, Rudy's BBQ, Rudy's creamed corn, SA Living, Smoke, Vinho Verde, zinfandel

Filed Under: BBQ, Greater San Antonio, SA Living, Tanji on TV Tagged With: [yellow tail], Akaushi, bacon wrapped shrimp, barbecue, Bolner's, Bolner's Meat Market, Chef Brian West, H-E-B, HEB wine, Rudy's, Rudy's BBQ, Rudy's creamed corn, SA Living, Smoke, Vinho Verde, zinfandel

April 23, 2015 By Tanji Leave a Comment

Smoke is Chef Driven & SMOKIN’!

April 23, 2015 By Tanji Leave a Comment

At his roots, Chef Brian West is a proud Texan with a deep appreciation for good Texas BBQ. You’ll see proof of that in the video above. Lots of folks know his passion for awesome BBQ with his Smoke “The Truck.” Huge success has since led to a brick and mortar location in Stone Oak…

Filed Under: Brian West, Greater San Antonio, Smoke Tagged With: barbecue, BBQ, brisket, cauliflower, Chef Brian West, Chef Ronald Green, loaded cauliflower, pulled pork, Smoke, Smoke Restaurant, Smoke the Truck, smoked turkey, Texas BBQ

Filed Under: Brian West, Greater San Antonio, Smoke Tagged With: barbecue, BBQ, brisket, cauliflower, Chef Brian West, Chef Ronald Green, loaded cauliflower, pulled pork, Smoke, Smoke Restaurant, Smoke the Truck, smoked turkey, Texas BBQ

March 17, 2015 By Tanji Leave a Comment

Sights & Scents from the 6th Annual Paella Challenge at Pearl

March 17, 2015 By Tanji Leave a Comment

It’s officially springtime in the Alamo City, and locals have come to expect this sizzling culinary event to usher in the season’s change. The annual Paella Challenge hosted by Chef Johnny Hernandez (La Gloria) is in its sixth year at the historic Pearl Brewery – each year bigger and better than the one before it!

Filed Under: Greater San Antonio, Paella, Paella Challenge, Sysco, Sysco Central Texas Tagged With: Chef Brian West, Chef Chris Cook, Chef Jeff Balfour, Chef Johnny Hernandez, Chef Robbie Nowlin, chef steven mchugh, citrus, Corona Paella Challenge, Cured, Groomer's Seafood, La Gloria, Paella, Paella Challenge, Pearl, Pearl Brewery, Southerleigh, Sysco, Sysco Central Texas, Tuk Tuk Taproom

Filed Under: Greater San Antonio, Paella, Paella Challenge, Sysco, Sysco Central Texas Tagged With: Chef Brian West, Chef Chris Cook, Chef Jeff Balfour, Chef Johnny Hernandez, Chef Robbie Nowlin, chef steven mchugh, citrus, Corona Paella Challenge, Cured, Groomer's Seafood, La Gloria, Paella, Paella Challenge, Pearl, Pearl Brewery, Southerleigh, Sysco, Sysco Central Texas, Tuk Tuk Taproom

March 13, 2014 By Tanji Leave a Comment

Paella Challenge is the ‘Pride’ of Pearl

March 13, 2014 By Tanji Leave a Comment

Paella lovers unite! You know Spring is just around the corner, when it’s time for the annual Paella Challenge at Pearl Brewery. Things heated up quickly as chefs from all around the globe descended upon the Alamo City for a fabulous feast and a little friendly competition…

Filed Under: Greater San Antonio, Sysco, Sysco Central Texas Tagged With: arcade, Chef Brian West, Chef Jason Dady, Chef Jeff Balfour, Chef Jesse Perez, Chef Johnny Hernandez, CIA, citrus, Culinary Institute of America, FreshPoint, H-E-B, HEB, Johnny Hernandez, Paella, Paella Challenge, Pearl, Pearl Brewery, Sysco, Sysco Central Texas

Filed Under: Greater San Antonio, Sysco, Sysco Central Texas Tagged With: arcade, Chef Brian West, Chef Jason Dady, Chef Jeff Balfour, Chef Jesse Perez, Chef Johnny Hernandez, CIA, citrus, Culinary Institute of America, FreshPoint, H-E-B, HEB, Johnny Hernandez, Paella, Paella Challenge, Pearl, Pearl Brewery, Sysco, Sysco Central Texas

August 28, 2013 By Tanji Leave a Comment

Guava-Glazed Spare Ribs Sing with Sangria

August 28, 2013 By Tanji Leave a Comment

Fire up the grill and grab a glass! The rest of the country is discovering what we’ve all known in Texas for years–Sangria is good stuff, and it pairs great with anything from the grill. Up until now, I’ve always made my own Sangria from leftover wine and whatever fruit was in the refrigerator. Those days are over!

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Chef Brian West, CIA, Culinary Institute of America, eppa sangria

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Chef Brian West, CIA, Culinary Institute of America, eppa sangria

June 27, 2013 By Tanji 1 Comment

CIA Ribs Inspired by Latin America!

June 27, 2013 By Tanji 1 Comment

Who’s ready for finger-lickin’, fall-off-the-bone tender ribs? This gal! The scene was set at the Culinary Institute of America’s San Antonio campus where Chef Instructor Brian West, using ingredients from our Sysco provider, demonstrated the In’s and Out’s of guava-glazed ribs.

Filed Under: Brian West, CIA, Greater San Antonio, Sysco Tagged With: Chef Brian West, CIA, Culinary Institute of America, ribs

Filed Under: Brian West, CIA, Greater San Antonio, Sysco Tagged With: Chef Brian West, CIA, Culinary Institute of America, ribs

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