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Get to know California’s third-largest city through four residents who are steeped in coffee, 菜, 和文化
On this episode of the California Now 播客, host Soterios约翰逊 explores the vibrant city of 圣荷西 alongside four lifelong locals, 创意人员, 还有企业主.
First, Johnson talks with sisters Be'Anka Ashaolu and Jeronica Macey of 涅槃灵魂咖啡. The co-owners share how their business has grown into a much-loved cornerstone of 圣荷西’s burgeoning coffee community. “There are just so many different types of people who feel comfortable co最小值g into our shop, which was exactly what we wanted,Ashaolu分享道. The dynamic duo give Johnson the full Nirvana Soul experience, from taking in the shop’s vibrant atmosphere to a quick study in ordering off the extensive menu. “We have a honey lavender [coffee], but you can also get a banana chai or a white rose,” says Macey. Ashaoluand Macey also name a handful of their favorite local restaurants and black-owned businesses in the area.
Next up, Johnson talks with Jo Lerma-Lopez, the chef and owner of 露娜墨西哥厨房. Before delving into her restaurant, Lerma-Lopez shares stories from her time owning a neighborhood record shop and independent music label. “对bbin游戏官网来说, it was really about making a change in the music industry and continuing to keep control of how Latino artists at 英语 radio stations are represented,她说。. The Michelin-lauded chef then discusses her holistic approach to cooking. “I just wanted to take food back to what was,她说。, “and we went thousands of years back to the foundation of our ancestors, 也就是玉米.” Lerma-Lopez guides Johnson through Luna's must-try dishes and offers recommendations for other noteworthy restaurants and stops in 圣荷西.
最后, Johnson talks art 和文化 with Daniel Garcia, 摄影师, 创始人, and creative force behind 硅谷’s 杂志内容. As an artist himself, Garcia explains what moved him to create the publication. “I started 杂志内容 in 2012 because I started running into a lot of artists that I felt like weren't getting recognition…so I was like, bbin游戏官网就讲故事吧,他说. The two discuss 圣荷西’s thriving creative scene, during which Garcia reveals the indie art galleries, 不为人知的博物馆, and unique live performances he frequents. 加西亚补充道, “I'm just really blessed to be saturated in a community where I can take in all these kind of different expressions from other people, and that really gets me going.”
Be'Anka Ashaolu and Jeronica Macey, co-owners of 涅槃灵魂咖啡
Jo Lerma-Lopez, chef and owner of 露娜墨西哥厨房
丹尼尔·加西亚,创始人 杂志内容
Be'Anka Ashaolu and Jeronica Macey are the sisters and co-owners behind 涅槃灵魂咖啡 with locations in 圣荷西 and Cupertino.
Jo Lerma-Lopez is the chef and owner of the Michelin-lauded 露娜墨西哥厨房, as well the 创始人 of 楼上的记录.
Almaden Quicksilver County Park
Daniel Garcia is the 创始人 and creative force behind 杂志内容, a quarterly print publication featuring the innovative and creative people of 硅谷.
Institute of Contemporary Art 圣荷西
Soterios约翰逊, formerly the local host of National Public Radio’s 晨报 on New York radio station WNYC, has been the host of the California Now 播客 since its inception in 2018.
主持人,Soterios约翰逊
Editorial Director, John Godfrey
制作人Kate Eplboim
Technical Producer, Jessica Marshall
主题音乐,Aaron Taos
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