Let’s do LUNCH: with Michael Bociurkiw

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Who: Michael Bociurkiw- Founder and Editor of My Savvy Traveler; passionate foodie; committed
humanitarian; non-fiction and news writer.

Where:  Born in Edmonton, Canada, Living in Sidney BC Canada Temporarily based in: Maldives

Usual Lunch time: 1PM

Most unforgettable dessert you’ve had, when and where? Homemade Tiramisu, made by my friend Eleanor Wason Khan when I was
living in Jerusalem…it was silky, elegant!

What is your favorite meal of the day? By far dinner. I prefer to eat late, with a favourite person or persons, accompanied by great (and not necessarily expensive) wine. Seaside and treetop dining my favourite places!

I am most curious about food from? Thailand, which I learned to cook myself. I’d like to
expand my knowledge to IndoChinese food, especially Vietnamese.

Celebrity you would love to have lunch with and why? Eva Longoria – she is passionate about food and I’ve dined in her establishments in Vegas and LA. Adore her passion and philanthropic efforts.

Your perfect Lunch:  Som Tam (papaya salad), Thai bbq chicken prepared by ‘Chicken Lady’ in a “soi” in Bangkok’s, Kaosan district (includes 2 incredible sauces), Thai seafood soup, Sticky rice with sweet mango

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Let’s do LUNCH: with Chef Shehu Fitzgerald

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Who:  SHEHU FITZGERALD, EXC. CHEF OF THE PHUNKY ELEPHANT, AWESOME DAD, INK HEAD, SKATER FOR LIFE, FOOD PORNSTAR AND LOVER OF ALL THINGS STAR WARS

Where:  I’M FROM EVERYWHERE, BORN IN MARTINVILLES VA, RAISE AND CURRENTLY LIVING IN STATEN ISLAND NYC

Usual Lunch time: 1 – 2 PM

Most unforgettable dessert you’ve had, when and where? MY MOST UNFORGETTABLE DESSERT I EVER HAD WAS WHEN I WAS IN DENMARK ( CAN’T REMEMBER THE CITY) THE YEAR WAS 1999 …..WE FOUND A PASTRY SHOP DURING OUR WALK AROUND AND GOT A FEW DIFFERENT ITEMS. WE HAVE NO FOOD ALLERGY’S SO WE JUST GOT WHATEVER.. AMONG THE PASTRIES THERE WAS THIS ONE DANISH THAT WAS GODS GIFT TO EARTH.. IT HAD THIS LEMON FLAVOR CREAM INSIDE AND IT WAS SOMETHING I MIGHT HAVE HAD SOMEWHERE BEFORE BUT NEVER THIS GOOD, SO IF I DID THAT MEMORY WAS TOTALLY FORGOTTEN..

What is your Favorite meal of the day? FAVORITE MEAL OF THE DAY IS THE ONE I GET TO SIT DOWN AND TRULY ENJOY WITH GOOD PEOPLE

I am most curious about food from? I LOVE FOOD FROM INDIA, AND I WOULD LOVE TO GO TO BRITTANY FRANCE TO TASTE THE FOOD FROM THERE..

Celebrity you would love to have lunch with and why? THIS IS A HARD ONE… THERE ARE MANY PEOPLE I WOULD TO SIT DOWN AND BREAK BREAD WITH, AT THIS POINT IN MY LIFE I WOULD SAY JAY-Z, HE’S ALL ABOUT HIS BIZ I THINK WE COULD MAKE MAJOR MOVES IN THE FOOD WORLD.. AND RIGHT NOW THATS WHAT I’M ALL ABOUT..

Your perfect Lunch:  PERFECT LUNCH WOULD BE BBQ’N IN CENTRAL OTAGO, NZ GRILLING FRESH CAUGHT TROUT, LAMB AND PORK RIBS WITH DIFFERENT SALADS LIKE POTATO, COUSCOUS, TOMATO AND RED ONION DRINK PINOT NOIR FROM THAT AREA & SAUVIGNON BLANC FROM MARLBOROUGH NZ,

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Website: www.chefshehu.com

Let’s do Lunch: with Jo Uthman

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Who: Jo Uthman, Fitness enthusiast, Foodie, Budding entrepreneur, lover all of all things bright and beautiful

Where: Born in London, England. raised in London/Africa , currently live in Atlanta, GA

Usual Lunch time: 1 PM

Most unforgettable dessert you’ve had, when and where? too many to mention – the most recent has gotta be the Coconut cake at JCT Kitchen, ATL , just last Saturday (May 2013) 🙂

What is your favorite meal of the day? Lunch

I am most curious about food from? Arab cuisine in general

Celebrity you would love to have lunch with and why? Maya Angelou, to attain wisdom – I love her work and would just love to sit down talk about life

Your perfect Lunch: – There’s no such thing as a perfect lunch – I’m a foodie – this is too hard – just about anything with greens and I’m sold.

Favorite drink: – H20,

Favorite dessert: – anything with pudding/custard 🙂

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Let’s do lunch: with chef Jorge Montes

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Who:  Jorge Montes, executive chef/owner of Roho Kitchen, cooking school instructor, caterer, entrepreneur, lover of the arts, frustrated comedian/rockstar

Where:  I was born in Lima, Peru. I was raised in Miami and I am currently living in Cooper city.

Usual Lunch time: 1 – 2 PM

Most unforgettable dessert you’ve had, when and where? Coconut panna cotta with Guava soup, pineapple salsa and coconut sorbet. About 2 years ago by Pastry chef Antonio Bachour at the W hotel in SOBE.

What is your Fav meal of the day? My favorite meal of the day is a combination of lunch and dinner, which i like to call “Drunch”. But if i have to pick form the Three main meals of the day i guess it would have to be lunch.

I am most curious about food from? France and all of Europe

Celebrity you would love to have lunch with and why? Jim Morrison. I would love to pick his brain and talk poetry, music and madness.

Your perfect Lunch:  My perfect lunch is a large platter of fresh ceviche, done Peruvian style with lots of seafood and aji amarillo. A cold beer would be great with that.

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Let’s do lunch: with Ro

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Who: Ro (@thispinaycancook) stay at home mom of two

Where: Philippines born currently living in sunny South California

Usual Lunch time: 2 PM

Most unforgettable dessert you’ve had, when and where?  pier 39. crepe cafe’s nutella crepes cuz its our fave spot everytime we are up north 🙂

What is your Fav meal of the day?  our siesta time. Its the in between the regular main meals…i get to make dessert or anything kid food for my crazybutts and i enjoy it too! lol

I am most curious about food from? Australia kangaroo meat… i didn’t even know u could! lol

Celebrity you would love to have lunch with and why? Anthony Bourdain… he’s like no questions, one of the best foodie chefs out there! and he dresses shitty which i adore lol

Your perfect Lunch: grilled pigs head’s and cheeks sandwich with melted brie and grilled peaches and arugula with meyer olive oil and pesto. mixed berry honey ice tea. my salted caramel filled mud cake! can’t go wrong with this combo! well a chocolate martini won’t hurt, but i don’t drink lol

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