{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"#087 - Judging the San Diego Mac n\u2019 Cheese Fest | Friday Forkisode","description":"Two award-winning top chefs, a news station producer, a fine-palated foodie, and a podcast host sit down at a table together \u2013 no, this isn\u2019t the first line of a very obscure bar joke, this is what happened at the 4th annual San Diego Mac \u2018n Cheese Fest!   I had the honor of joining the expert panel of judges at the San Diego Mac & Cheese Fest, and I had a forking blast helping decide the winner of the Best Gourmet Mac n\u2019 Cheese in San Diego. I can\u2019t reveal everything that went down behind the scenes, but I can share a few judge\u2019s secrets with all of you.   So who won this cheesy, covetous prize? You\u2019ll have to listen to find out, but I will tell you a few of my favorites:   Uptown Tavern: http:\/\/www.uptowntavernsd.com The Smoking Gun: http:\/\/www.thesmokinggunsd.com Viewpoint Brewery: https:\/\/www.viewpointbrewing.com Stacked: http:\/\/www.stacked.com Lazy Dog Restaurant: https:\/\/www.lazydogrestaurants.com   Are you ready for an adventure? Because I want to show you a side of the LA food scene that most people will never get to see! When you join me for a LA Food Adventure, we will visit 6 restaurants to fill your belly, taste some drinks, socialize with some incredibly cool people, and get behind-the-scenes access that others aren\u2019t privy to.   You can learn more and reserve your spot at lafoodadventures.com.   Resources: Learn more at sandiegomacncheese.com Just Forking Around is produced by Podcast Masters ","author_name":"Just Forking Around","author_url":"https:\/\/www.justforkingaround.net","html":"