Cooking w/ Ryan Scott

In the second hour, Ryan asks Sabrina Soto about which products for the home can be purchased second hand, and which should be bought new. Aaron from Lark Creek Steak in the Westfield is in mixing up the same $2 cocktails you can get at lunch during the week. Bruce Hill (Bix, Picco, Zero Zero) stops by and Secret Asian Man fills us in on what happened when we sent him on a date.

Today on Cooking with Ryan Scott, Ryan reaches out to a Martinez family affected by the bombing in Boston. For this weekend only, Ryan is accepting donations made to his charity (HarvestFromTheHeart.com) and will match donations and send them to the family of Aaron Hern. Also on the show, Susan Dyer Reynolds stirs the pot about Foie Gras and bringing guns to an argument over chicken wings. Ryan shares the air with two of the Best Damn places to get Tea Leaf Salad, a traditional Burmese dish that is perfect in warm weather. And Sabrina Soto talks about decorating small spaces and reorganizing your kitchen.

In the second hour, Michael Bauer sticks around to tease Ryan about his culinary and fashion choices. Monique Soltani is also in from Wine Oh Tv (wineoh.tv). We revisit Ryan's visit to Pebble Beach Food and Wine with his interview with New York's Danny Meyer. And a foodie and movie buff, Joe Jacobsmeyer shares his top 5 food fights in movies on a new segment, Food on Film.

Today on Cooking with Ryan Scott, Olympic Figure Skater turned cooking show host Brian Boitano is sitting in as Ryan's co-host. Brussels Sprouts are nearing the end of their season, and the Best Damn places to try them now are Pizza Antica (Mill Valley, Lafayette, Santana Row) and Barbacco (SF). The San Francisco Chronicle's Michael Bauer stops by and shares his current favorite places to check out.

In the second hour of Ryan's Easter Eggstravaganza, Ryan talks Rum with Craig Lane of Bar Agricole. Brandon Arnovick from Mission Minis is in to talk about tomorrow's episode of Cupcake Wars. And Ryan gets Secret Asian Man to play the dating game! Listen in and find out how that turned out.

It's Easter week on Cooking with Ryan Scott! Stuffed Crepes are a lovely idea for a Sunday brunch, anytime, and the Best Damn Crepes can be found at Cafe Grillades in San Bruno or one of the many Squat and Gobble locations in San Francisco. Susan Dyer Reynolds Stirs the Pot on Chick-Fil-A and flaking on reservations. Easter chocolate doesn't have to be just for the kids. Kathy Wiley from Poco Dolce closes the hour with some of her excellent olive oil chocolates.

In the second hour of Cooking with Ryan Scott, Ryan plays a word association game with Gary Danko. Then Matthew Accarrino and Shelley Lindgren from SPQR are in to share tales from making the SPQR cookbook in Italy.

Today on Cooking with Ryan Scott, Jeffrey Saad is in as Ryan's co-host. The Best Damn Paella is from Joya in Palo Alto and Barlata in Oakland. Susan Dyer Reynolds drops by to Stir The Pot in the food news world. And Gary Danko, Ryan's very first guest, is back! He's up for another James Beard award.

In the second hour on Cooking with Ryan Scott, Kara Lind from Kara's Cupcakes is still in as Ryan's co-host. Dave McLean from the Magnolia Pub and Brewery swings by with some of his excellent beer. The Artisan Cheese Festival is happening next weekend. David Bice from Redwood Hill Farms and Jill Giacomini from the Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese Company are in to share some of their tasty cheeses. And Secret Asian Man is looking for a date. Check out Ryan's Facebook page to volunteer for a free meal and some awkward conversation.

Today on Cooking with Ryan Scott, Kara Lind from Kara's Cupcakes is in as Ryan's guest co-host. Mark Nagle of The Chieftain is in to represent The Best Damn Irish Pub for an authentic meal in San Francisco and Joe Pelleriti from Maguire's Pub represents Petaluma. Ryan stirs the pot with Susan Dyer Reynolds about vandalized restaurants on Polk, the New York soda ban getting shut down, gluten, and extra late hours for bars. Actress, mother, and business owner, Jessica Alba adds author to her list of accomplishments with her new book, The Honest Life . She checks in with Ryan prior to her appearance at Tyler Florence's shop in Mill Valley on Monday.

In the second hour, Connie Green talks about her book, The Wild Table. Tanya's husband and business partner Phil Surkis joins the gang to mix drinks. And Secret Asian Man drops by to share his dining week in review.

Today on Cooking with Ryan Scott, Tanya Holland from B-Side BBQ and Brown Sugar Kitchen is in as Ryan's guest co-host. They chat with Sunny Anderson about Monday's Rachael Ray show. Ryan Farr from 4505 meats and Paul Orozco from Pauly's Famous Franks N Fries are in for the Best Damn Hot Dog Creations. Susan Dyer Reynolds stirs the pot about the Chez Panisse fire, Ikea's contaminated food, and commonly mispronounced foods. And Connie Green from Wine Forest Wild Foods drops by with a basket full of mushrooms.

In the second hour, Ryan talks food and wine Susan Lueker and Kolin Vazzoler from the Simi Winery. Diego Oka from La Mar Cebicheria Peruana drops by to share recipes from Peru's national food. And Secret Asian Man is back to recap his week in dining out.

This week on Cooking with Ryan Scott, Ryan chats with his former competition, Richard Blais, from season 4 of Top Chef. Walid Matar from Wally's Cafe in Emeryville and Chris Totah from Zaytoon Mediterranean Wraps are in for the Best Damn shawarma. Ryan Stirs the Pot with Susan Dyer Reynolds about pizza towns,a recent survey about authentic Italian food, paying to pee, and whether or not this season of Restaurant Stakeout will make the same mistakes as last year.

In the second hour of Cooking with Ryan Scott, Telmo Faria from Tacolicious is in as the special guest host. Trevor Ogden from Chambers Eat & Drink talks about the poolside lounge. Friday was National Margarita Day, and to celebrate, Pepe Hermosillo, the founder of Casa Noble talks Ryan and Telmo through a tequila tasting. Ashley Miller from Hakkasan is in to mix a few Casa Noble drinks. And Marina Casey, daughter of Jim Bovis, is in to talk about the new location for the Gold Dust Lounge at Fisherman's Wharf.