This episode, we are joined by Preeti Mistry of Oakland’s late lamented Juhu Beach Club & Navi Kitchen. They are also the co-author of The Juhu Beach Club Cookbook. A twice nominated James Beard Best Chef of the West, Preeti is a polymath and just as awesome a podcaster, writer and tweeter as they are in the kitchen. If you like this interview, please make sure to check out Preeti’s phenomenal podcast, Loading Dock Talks

Crescendo! is a new seasonal podcast from award-winning podcast host and author Greg Bresnitz, which explores the intersection of food and music. Each episode, Bresnitz interviews a chef, who guides listeners through an imaginary menu where each dish is paired with a song. The guests share personal stories and insights about their selections, examining the convergence between these savory, sweet, and sonic moments as they build towards each episode’s Crescendo!