Tasha Elizarde of KTOO interviews Rachel Carrillo Barril Head Chef at In Bocca Al Lupo. Aims Villanueva is the Owner of Black Moon Koven. Abby LaForce barnett, Co-Owner, Zerelda’s Bistro (Bostin Chris/KTOO)

Tasha Elizarde, KTOO’s Community Reporting Fellow, sits down with three Juneau’s best-known chefs: Rachel Carrillo Barril (“In Bocca Al Lupo”) and Aims Villanueva (“Black Moon Koven”) to discuss how their Filipino identities influence the way they cook. Discussion includes a discussion about the term “fusion food”, which is a blend of Alaskan ingredients and Filipino techniques. Also, the discussions include a critique on the notion of “fusion food”, as well as the battles Filipinos wage through their Adobo recipes.

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Guests:

  • Rachel Carrillo Barril Head Chef at In Bocca Al Lupo
  • Villanueva,Owner Black Moon Koven
  • Abby LaForce Barrnett,Coo-Owner at Zerelda’s Bistro
  • Charlotte Truit, Executive Director, Juneau Symphony
  • Christopher KochMusic Director Juneau Symphony
  • Steve Kocsis, Marie Drake Planetarium
  • Shellie Hanson, Planet/Bird Walk ‘Fly High’

Today’s program is hosted by Sheli Delaney of KTOO. Juneau Afternoon is live on KTOO Juneau 91.7 Juneau Auke Bay, Wednesday through Friday at 3:00 p.m. Rebroadcasts air at 7:00 p.m. and can be accessed online at ktoo.org/listen.

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Juneau Afternoon was produced by the KTOO Arts and Culture Team.

Bostin Chris produced today’s show with the help of Erin Tripp.