Hour 2 - Neil is joined in the studio by Drina Smith, general manager and co-owner of Blaqhaus Noho. Blaqhaus Noho is an upscale Southern restaurant and lounge located in North Hollywood, California. Founded and owned by Takela "TC" Corbitt, who opened the space in 2019 to bring a welcoming community culture, upscale comfort food, and vibrant nightlife. They will be participating in Black Restaurant Week Los Angeles, which runs from Friday, 9/18 to Sunday, 9/27. Learn more at https://blaqhaus.co/noho  

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Hour 3 - Street vendor 101 on the streets of Los Angeles. Neil expresses his appreciation for LA street food and clarifies what he thinks is good street vendor etiquette. Then Neil answers your listener talkbacks and messages.

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Hour 2 - Neil hosts a jam-packed hour with Christy Vega from Casa Vega to promote their 70th Anniversary Party on September 10th.

For the celebration, Casa Vega’s #1 House Combo Plate will be offered for $2.15, rolled back from its regular $27 price. Guests may select any two traditional items, including cheese, spinach or chicken enchiladas, accompanied by Spanish rice and refried beans 

Earlier this year, Casa Vega opened the Ray Vega Patio, expanding the restaurant while honoring the legacy of its founder. In May, the City of Los Angeles officially named the corner of Ventura Boulevard and Fulton Avenue “Vega Square,” recognizing the Vega Family’s enduring contribution to Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley. Learn more at casavega.com.

Later in the hour, Kasey Earnest, CEO of the Boys & Girls Club joins the show to talk about their Malibu Chili Cook-Off this Labor Day weekend. Four days of award-winning chili, live performances on the new Aviator Nation Dreamland Music Stage, carnival rides, world-class chili judges, a skate contest, local artists, and the kind of sunset that makes you wonder why you ever go anywhere else for Labor Day weekend! Learn more at malibuchilicookoff.org.

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Hour 3 - Neil breaks down all the big Labor Day food deals this weekend. KFI news anchor Jason Nathanson steps into the studio to share his latest restaurant excursions. Then, Neil takes your talkbacks and questions.

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This week on The Fork Report, Neil digs into some of the late Dolly Parton’s delicious recipes and shares a little Southern-inspired kitchen magic. Plus, KFI News Anchor and Reporter Jason Nathanson joins Neil to dish on his favorite restaurants and must-try spots across the San Fernando Valley!

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Neil goes behind the scenes with Tyler Wells, owner of Betsy’s in Altadena, to talk about the restaurant, its food, and what makes it a local favorite. Plus, Richard Syrett from Coast to Coast AM joins Neil to reveal the eerie, supernatural stories behind his new book, Tales from The Rock ’n’ Roll Twilight Zone: Eerie Enigmas and Supernatural Secrets from Rock’s Darkest Corners. 

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The Fork Report, Neil dives into the surprising dangers of drinking too much water, takes on listener Talk Backs, and looks back at a delicious visit from Chef and Owner Tyler Wells of Betsy’s Altadena. Neil recaps the incredible food Tyler brought for the crew—including his amazing August summer recipe that had everyone talking!

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Hour 1 - Neil Saavedra is longing for fall as Labor Day approaches. He talks all things Back to School foods and underrated steak cuts. A new fad is going around with dots fruit salads, but how new is it, really?

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Hour 2 - Neil discusses the fall of the 24/7 American diner. Taco Bell is bringing back nostalgic menu items. And later, Neil is joined by Tony Fasulo, owner of Old Brea Chop House.

Tony and Dani Fasulo own Old Brea Chop House, a beloved North Orange County steakhouse in Brea, and they're now opening Chef Cut Meat House, a butcher shop, scratch kitchen and wine bar from the same team. The idea actually started as a section of the Old Brea menu called "Chef Cut," where guests could buy the same cuts the kitchen was using. Enough people asked to take it home that the Fasulos built them a place to do it. Learn more at https://oldbreachophouse.com/ 

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