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Food For Thought With Billy

For more than 15 years, the dining duo of Billy Costa and Jenny Johnson has been eating their way through New England, mixing it up with top chefs, jumping behind the line of the hottest restaurants, and giving you the inside scoop on where to wine, dine and spend your time. So, get ready - it's Food For Thought, giving you something to chew on.

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Sogno&Wulf's Fish from 2023-11-19T23:10:02

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Dynamic Evolutions in Health&Beauty from 2023-10-01T22:10:02

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Nantucket's Local Market, Pip&Anchor from 2023-08-27T22:10:02

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Tonino&Comfort Kitchen from 2023-07-02T22:10:02

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Paul Wahlberg of Whalburgers from 2023-06-25T22:10:01

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Grace By Nia from 2023-06-11T22:10:01

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Tuscan Brands&Pelham House Resort from 2023-05-21T22:10:01

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Publico&Let's Talk Womxn from 2023-03-05T23:10:02

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SRV, Si Cara&Yellow Door Taqueria from 2023-01-15T23:10:02

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Piantedosi Baking Co&Parm from 2022-12-18T23:10:02

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Sogno and Salt + Stone from 2022-12-03T23:10:02

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Cambridge Savings Bank&BECMA from 2022-10-23T22:10:01

Brad Fitts, FVP, Small Business Development Team Leader at Cambridge Savings Bank, has more than 20 years of banking experience. He specializes in helping business owners improve their overall fina...

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08-14-22 Tailwind Air Service from 2022-08-14T22:10:02

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06-26-22 LunchDates from 2022-06-26T22:10:02

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Kelly's Roast Beef&Run Medford from 2022-06-19T22:10:02

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04-17-22 green box& from 2022-04-17T22:10:02

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03-20-22 Jake The Vet from 2022-03-20T22:10:02

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06-06-21 Dr. Aviva Romm from 2021-06-06T22:10:09

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04-18-21 Dr. Marni Chanoff from 2021-04-18T22:10:06

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03-14-21 Lets Talk Womxn from 2021-03-14T22:10:10

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02-21-21 LunchDates from 2021-02-21T23:10:07

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02-07-21 Baramor&Grill 23 from 2021-02-07T23:10:18

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10-25-20 Dr. John Douillard from 2020-10-25T22:10:04

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09-20-20 Mamaleh's&The Boch Center from 2020-09-20T22:10:20

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03-29-20 Dr. Aviva Romm on COVID-19 from 2020-03-29T23:10:14

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02-23-20 Danversport from 2020-02-24T00:10:02

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02-23-20 La Bodega from 2020-02-24T00:10:02

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02-09-20 Ernie Boch Jr. from 2020-02-10T00:10:16

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01-26-20 Yacht Haven Inn&Marina from 2020-01-27T16:28:32

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12-08-19 Chef Ronksy from Ronsky's from 2019-12-09T19:57:17

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11-24-19 MGH Everyday Amazing from 2019-11-25T17:00:38

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11-17-19 MGH Everyday Amazing from 2019-11-18T16:26:50

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10-13-19 MGH Everyday Amazing from 2019-10-14T14:29:53

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09-29-19 MGH Everyday Amazing from 2019-09-30T15:21:49

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09-22-19 Dr. Raje from MGH from 2019-09-23T15:20:22

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09-22-19 Salem Waterfront Hotel, 3rd Alarm Pizza and Wahlburgers from 2019-09-23T15:19:33

There's a party in the studio today! Billy is joined by Mike Rockett, owner of the Salem Waterfront Hotel and Suites as well as Kevin Doherty, owner of 3rd Alarm Pizza and last but not least, Patri...

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09-15-19 MGH Everyday Amazing from 2019-09-16T15:18:53

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09-15-19 Ming Tsai from 2019-09-16T15:18:29

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09-08-19 Pampered Puppies from 2019-09-09T15:18:09

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09-08-19 Kane's Donuts from 2019-09-09T15:17:40

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09-08-19 Taste Of The Gables from 2019-09-09T15:17:13

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09-01-19 MGH Everyday Amazing from 2019-09-03T16:28:48

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09-01-19 Amy Thieringer of ART from 2019-09-03T16:28:09

Jenny is joined by a very special guest, Amy Thieringer of Allergy Release Technique, to talk about food allergies and how Amy has been able to give children and adults the ability to eat freely!

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08-25-19 MGH Everyday Amazing from 2019-08-26T15:39:56

Jenny gives her Everyday Amazing moment of the week.

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08-25-19 Author Paul Theroux from 2019-08-26T15:24:08

Jenny is joined by author Paul Theroux ahead of the release of his new book. The two talk about many of Paul's travels and some of the greatest food he's gotten to try.

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08-04-19 Maureen Woodman from Woodman's from 2019-08-05T14:34:55

Jenny is joined by Maureen Woodman from Woodman's to talk about all the fresh seafood and great things they have to offer!

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08-04-19 Kathy Millbury from My Place By The Sea from 2019-08-05T14:33:01

Jenny is joined on the phone by Kathy Millbury from My Place By The Sea, a great travel destination for the summer time!

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08-04-19 MGH Everyday Amazing from 2019-08-05T14:31:53

Jenny gives her 'Everyday Amazing' moment of the past week.

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08-04-19 Jeanne Hennessy, Director of Communication for the Beauport Hotel from 2019-08-05T14:30:28

Jenny is joined on the phone by Jeanne Hennessy, the Director of Communication for the Beauport in Hotel in Gloucester. Jenny says she and Billy were just there for a wedding and they LOVED it so t...

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07-28-19 Billy's Son Alex and Joe Spaulding from the Boch Center from 2019-08-05T14:19:42

Today we're joined by Billy's son, Alex, who is moving to Florida for an incredible new job and Joe Spaulding stops by to tell us about all the great events happening at the Boch Center, including ...

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07-28-19 Kaylene Jablecki and Chris Podgurski of the Cape Cod Central Railroad from 2019-08-05T14:19:35

Billy is joined by Kaylene Jablecki and Chris Podgurski of the Cap Cod Central Railroad, or as Billy likes to call it, the Cape Cod Dinner Train. They talk about events the train does through the s...

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07-28-19 MGH Everyday Amazing from 2019-08-05T14:19:28

Billy and his guests from the Black Dog and the Cape Cod Central Railroad give their Everyday Amazing moments of the week.

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07-28-19 Dan Pucillo from the Black Dog from 2019-08-05T14:19:19

Billy is joined in studio by Dan Pucillo from the Black Dog. They talk EVERYTHING Black Dog including the restaurant's history, how it got its name, the clothing and more!

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07-14-19 Sally Fallon Morell from the Weston A Price Foundation from 2019-07-15T15:26:47

Today, Jenny is joined by Sally Fallon Morell, the founder and president of the Weston A. Price Foundation which helps to promote wise traditions in food and farming. If you're looking to have a ov...

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06-23-19 Mark Mcafee from Organic Pastures from 2019-06-24T11:41:18

Jenny is joined on the phone by Mark Mcafee of Organic Pastures to talk anything and everything Raw Milk. He introduces to us what exactly Raw Milk is and why it is better for you. If you have been...

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06-16-19 Mass Restaurant Association, Sylvan St Grille&Piantadosi Baking Company from 2019-06-17T11:27:04

Billy has quite the group with him today! His good friend, Joe Piantadosi stops by as well as Bob Luz, the President & CEO of the Massachusetts Restaurant Association and Ernie Tremblay, the owner ...

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06-16-19 Alex Hage from Moody's from 2019-06-17T11:20:50

Billy is joined by Alex Hage from Moody's in Waltham. He gives us a sample of their great sandwiches and tells us about everything we can expect when we visit his restaurant.

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06-16-19 MGH Everyday Amazing from 2019-06-17T11:18:59

Billy gives his Everday Amazing moment of the past week.

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06-16-19 Philipp Knuepfer, GM of the Mandarin Oriental from 2019-06-17T11:17:51

Philipp Knuepfer, the GM of the Mandarin Oriental joins Billy in studio to talk about his incredible history with the Mandarin and all of the exciting events they have coming up.

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06-09-19 Billy and Jenny with Mookie Betts and Brad Marchand from 2019-06-10T16:24:19

Jenny plays back some of her favorite interviews from Dining Playbook including Mookie Betts and Brad Marchand.

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06-09-19 Joe Spaulding from the Boch Center from 2019-06-10T15:52:35

Joe Spaulding from the Boch Center to talk about all of their events coming up including MADONNA coming to the Boch Center Wang Theater for three shows!

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06-09-19 MGH Everyday Amazing from 2019-06-10T15:45:24

Jenny gives her Everyday Amazing moment of the week

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06-09-19 John Collings from the Boston Harbor Hotel from 2019-06-10T15:38:31

Jenny is joined on the phone by John Collings, the director of Food and Beverage for the Boston Harbor Hotel.

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06-09-19 Erika Rosato From MGH from 2019-06-10T15:23:25

Jenny is joined by Erika Rosato from MGH to talk about the Everyday Amazing Race this September as well as the Everyday Amazing things she does for her patients every day.

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06-02-19 Steve DiFillippo from Davios from 2019-06-03T15:16:38

Billy and Jenny get a call from their good friend, Steve DiFillippo who was just spending time with the one and only Tom Brady for Best Buddies.

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06-02-19 MGH Everyday Amazing&Joe From Breakaway and Pisa Pizza from 2019-06-03T15:15:11

Billy and Jenny give their MGH Everyday Amazing moment and are joined by Joe from Breakaway and Pisa Pizza.

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06-02-19 Randy from Big Night Entertainment Group from 2019-06-03T15:14:09

Randy from Big Night Entertainment joins BIlly and Jenny to talk about the new nightclub at restaurant they have opening at Encore Boston Harbor as well as the many accolades they have received for...

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05-28-19 City Winery from 2019-05-28T17:10:59

Courtney from City Winery joins us to talk about all the great events and performances they have coming up!

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05-26-19 MGH Everyday Amazing from 2019-05-28T15:40:08

Billy gives his everyday amazing moment of the past week.

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05-26-19 Jason Lord - Season To Taste Catering from 2019-05-28T15:39:13

Jason Lord from Season to Taste Catering joins Billy and is here for all of your catering needs!

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05-26-19 Billy talks Encore and the Boch Center from 2019-05-28T15:37:44

Billy kicks off the show by talking about what we should expect when the new Encore Boston Harbor opens in a few weeks and one of our sponsors, The Boch Center just announced a show with Madonna!

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05-19-19 Paul Turano from Cook from 2019-05-20T15:15:48

Jenny is joined on the phone by Paul Turano from Cook.

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05-19-19 Boston Pizza Festival from 2019-05-20T15:14:03

Jenny is joined by Raffaele and Gian Carlo, the creators of the Boston Pizza Festival and they talk about everything you can expect at the third annual event.

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05-19-19 MGH Everyday Amazing from 2019-05-20T15:10:34

Jenny gives her Everyday Amazing moment of the week.

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05-19-19 Smolak Farms from 2019-05-20T15:09:51

Michael Smolak from Smolak Farms joins Jenny to talk about the farm's history, their Whim Dinners, their famous apple cider donuts and all the activities happening on the farm this summer.

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05-12-19 Jenny's Favorite Podcasts from 2019-05-13T18:15:38

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05-12-19 Dr. Chabner from MGH from 2019-05-13T18:14:33

Jenny is joined by Dr. Chabner from MGH to talk about all the amazing things they are doing to help their patients.

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05-12-19 The Lanam Club from 2019-05-13T18:11:01

Billy and Jenny are joined by Jeff Piva, the General Manager of the Lanam Club in Andover, Ma and he lets us all in on the club's claim to fame.

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05-12-19 Taste of the Nation, No Kid Hungry from 2019-05-13T18:08:23

Billy and Jenny are joined by Kim Morin from Taste of the Nation, No Kid Hungry and they talk about how Massachusetts and surrounding areas have helped fight hunger.

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05-13-19 Jenny's First Mother's Day from 2019-05-13T17:58:54

Billy and Jenny kick off the show by talking about Jenny's FIRST Mother's Day, and she had quite the jam packed day!

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05-05-19 MGH Everyday Amazing from 2019-05-06T15:33:39

Billy and Jenny give their Everyday Amazing moments of the week.

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05-05-19 Pauli's North End from 2019-05-06T15:32:23

Billy and Jenny are joined by Pauli from Pauli's North End and Jenny gets put up for a challenge.

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05-05-19 Charlestown Marina, Yacht Haven Inn, Reel House&Pier 6 from 2019-05-06T15:17:58

Billy and Jenny are joined by many guests, all of which, are Billy's friends! They have Rachel from Pier 6 and Reel House, Jack from Yacht Haven Inn and Chris from Charlestown Marina.

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05-05-19 Billy and Jenny Talk Cindo De Mayo from 2019-05-06T15:10:57

Billy and Jenny are live in the studio for another great edition of Food For Thought and today they're looking to find out just what Cindo De Mayo is.

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04-28-19 J.Pace&Rosaria Restaurant from 2019-04-29T15:52:12

Billy is joined in studio by Joe Pace of J.Pace and Rosaria restaurant to talk Mother's Day, Father's Day and more!

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04-29-19 MGH Everyday Amazing from 2019-04-29T15:43:55

Billy shares his Everyday Amazing moment of the week to help a young girl get her life saving service dog.

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04-29-19 Eataly Boston from 2019-04-29T15:38:42

Billy is joined by our friends at Eataly Boston: Robert Domian, the Director of Store Operations and Mya Vaidya, the Assistant Marketing Manager. They tell us about Eataly's new restaurant and thei...

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04-28-19 Dana Van Fleet from the Cask N' Flagon from 2019-04-29T15:25:13

Jenny is off in Nantucket today, leaving Billy solo! But Billy brought in his good friend, Dana Van Fleet from the Cask N' Flagon to co-host with him.

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04-21-19 Billy's Challenge to Jenny from 2019-04-22T15:15:58

Billy and Jenny chat about their new favorite restaurants in the area and Billy gives Jenny a new challenge.

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04-21-19 Taste of the North End from 2019-04-22T15:14:55

Donator Jr, owener of Il Molo and Artu joins BIlly and Jenny to talk about the upcoming Taste of the North End, which Billy will be hosting.

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04-21-19 MGH Everyday Amazing from 2019-04-22T15:13:33

Billy and Jenny give their Everyday Amazing moment of the past week.

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04-21-10 Encore Boston Harbor from 2019-04-22T15:12:55

Billy and Jenny are joined by the Executive Director of Food and Beverage for Encore Boston Harbor, Warren Richards, as well as Joel, the Executive Pastry Chef and his assistant Maria. They give us...

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04-21-19 Billy Learns How Passover Is Celebrated from 2019-04-22T15:08:04

Jenny just celebrated Passover with her family and Billy ha quite a few questions as to how it's celebrated.

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04-14-19 The Giblee's Family from 2019-04-15T14:33:15

Billy's good friend, Alan Giblee, owner of Giblee's Mens Wear joins him in studio along with Alan's two nephews, Nick who is the Executive Chef at Landana and Andrew who is a chef at Monument.

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04-14-19 Laura White and Sarah Stevens from MGH from 2019-04-15T14:30:27

Billy and Jenny are joined by two of MGH's amazing people, Laura White and Sarah Stevens. They fill Billy and Jenny in on all the amazing things they do for their patients as well as their involvem...

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04-14-19 MGH Everday Amazing from 2019-04-15T14:27:57

Billy shares his Everyday Amazing moment of the week.

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04-14-19 Carolina Martinez, wife of Pedro Martinez from 2019-04-15T14:27:08

Carolina Martinez, wife of Pedro Martinez stops by to talk to Billy about their annual Feat for 45 fundraiser.

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04-08-19 Mike Shaw from Broadway Restaurant Group from 2019-04-08T16:14:56

Mike Shaw from Broadway Restaurant group stops by to chat with Jenny about his restaurants: Fat Baby, Capo and Lincoln, as well as his impressive weight loss.

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04-07-19 MGH Everyday Amazing from 2019-04-08T15:51:53

MGH is always doing amazing things for their patients so every week, we take pause to reflect on the everyday amazing things that happened over the past week.

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04-07-19 Joe Spaulding from the Boch Center from 2019-04-08T15:50:47

Joe Spaulding stops by to talk about all of the shows coming to the Boch Center over the next few months as well as Art Week.

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04-07-19 Billy and Jenny Catch Up from 2019-04-08T15:48:09

Billy and Jenny catch up a bit, go over their favorite restaurants in the area and preview what's coming up next on the show.

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03-31-19 Chef Ben Elliott from Salt Box from 2019-04-01T15:16:43

Chef Ben Elliott from Salt Box stops by to talk to Billy and Jenny about his restaurant

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03-31-19 Dr. Gainor from MGH from 2019-04-01T15:08:16

Dr. Gainor from Mass General Hospital stops by to chat with Billy and Jenny about all the amazing things MGH is doing to help their patients battle cancer.

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03-31-19 MGH Everyday Amazing from 2019-04-01T14:55:26

Billy and Jenny take a pause and reflect on their Everyday Amazing moments of the week,

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03-31-19 Jason Santons from Buttermilk and Bourbon&Citrus and Salt from 2019-04-01T14:49:16

Jason Santos stops by to chat with Billy and Jenny about his new cook book, Buttermilk and Bourbon as well as his restaurants and other exciting things he has coming up.

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03-31-19 Billy and Jenny Catch Up from 2019-04-01T14:47:26

Billy and Jenny start off the show by catching up on what they've been up to lately and tease what's coming up on Dining Playbook.

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03-24-19 Tiffany Faison, Owener of Sweet Cheeks and Tiger Mama from 2019-03-25T17:40:13

The amazing Tiffany Faison joins Billy and Jenny in studio to talk about her incredible restaurants and how she is planning to add a fourth!

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03-24-19 Billy Cox from Ocean Prime and the Improv Asylum from 2019-03-25T17:38:27

After being featured in the Boston Globe, Billy and Jenny HAD to get Billy Cox in studio! He talks about his life as a bartender at Ocean Prime and also how he juggles doing comedy at the Improv As...

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03-24-19 Nightshift Brewing from 2019-03-25T17:37:07

Michael, one third of the owners of Nightshift Brewing, joins Billy and Jenny in studio to talk about how they started their company and how they are now expanding.

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03-24-19 Kathy Sidell, Owner of Saltie Girl, The MET Back Bay and Natick and Stephanie's on Newbury from 2019-03-25T17:35:38

Kathy Sidell, the owner of Saltie Girl, Met Back Bay and Met Natick joins us to talk about her restaurants and how she is recently the owner of her sister’s restaurant Stephanie's on Newbury.

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03-24-19 Breakaway from 2019-03-25T17:35:28

Billy and Jenny welcome Joe and Cheryl Crowley from our newest sponsor, Breakaway in Danvers! They go over the restaurant as well as all the great cover bands that are coming to the venu.

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03-17-19 MGH Everday Amazing from 2019-03-18T14:10:44

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03-17-19 Sweet Basil from 2019-03-18T14:10:17

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03-17-19 Danversport from 2019-03-18T14:09:26

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03-17-19 Alden&Harlow from 2019-03-18T14:08:31

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03-10-19 Gustazo from 2019-03-18T13:58:10

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03-10-19 MGH Everyday Amazing from 2019-03-18T13:56:22

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03-10-19 Southern Proper from 2019-03-18T13:55:55

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03-03-19 Joe Spaulding from the Boch Center from 2019-03-04T16:13:59

Joe Spaulding from the Boch Center makes yet another appearance on Food For Thought to talk about the exciting shows coming to the Boch Center including some new announcements!

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03-03-19 MGH Everyday Amazing from 2019-03-04T16:12:35

Billy and his guests give their MGH Everyday Amazing moment of the past week.

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03-03-19 Steve DiFillippo and Roger Berkowitz from 2019-03-04T16:11:35

Jenny is still on vacation with her lovely family but Billy has some great guests on this week's show! His good friends, Steve DiFillippo, owner of Davio's, and Roger Berkowitz, President and CEO o...

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02-24-19 Joe Spaulding from the Boch Center from 2019-02-27T20:40:02

Joe Spaulding from the Boch Center stops by to talk about all the great shows they have coming up and teases a BIG announcement happening on the show next week!

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02-24-19 Sarah Boucher from Briar Barn Inn from 2019-02-27T20:39:01

Sarah Boucher from the Bramble Hospitality Group joins Billy in studio to talk about the Briar Barn Inn, a great new restaurant, inn and spa in Rowley.

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02-24-19 Salem Waterfront Hotel&Kings from 2019-02-27T20:29:41

Mike from the Salem Waterfront Hotel continues to poke fun at Billy as Doug from Kings continues to join us in studio.

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02-24-19 MGH Everyday Amazing from 2019-02-27T20:27:46

Billy and our guests give their MGH Everyday Amazing moment of the week.

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02-24-19 Doug, the Marketing Vice President of Kings from 2019-02-27T20:26:43

Billy and Mike are joined in studio by Doug, the Marketing Vice President of Kings. He talks about the great menu items they have as well as having a bowling pin autographed by Billy!

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02-24-19 Mike Rocket from the Salem Waterfront Hotel from 2019-02-27T20:23:22

Jenny is on vacation so Billy invited his good friend Mike Rocket from the Salem Waterfront Hotel to co-host the show with him. Of course, Mike doesn't hold back poking fun at Billy and hilarity en...

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02-17-19 Mossimo from Arya from 2019-02-27T20:21:07

Massimo from Arya joins Billy and Jenny in studio to talk about all the celebs that stop by his restaurant and why he had to change the spelling of his restaurant's name.

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02-17-19 My Way Cafe from 2019-02-27T20:12:27

Jenny recently got to attend and event with Mayor Marty Walsh to learn about a new initiative called My Way Café. Laura, The Executive Director of Food and Nutrition Services for Boston Public Scho...

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02-17-19 Valentine's Day Recap from 2019-02-27T19:59:28

Jenny recaps baby Vienna's first Valentine's Day and says she and her husband went to the new Troquet location.

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02-10-19 Robin Reibel from the Boat Show from 2019-02-27T19:56:50

Billy is VERY excited for the Boat Show to come back to Boston so he took it upon himself to invite his good friend, Robin Reibel onto the show to talk about all the events they will be holding ove...

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02-10-19 Paul from RAIN, The Beatles Cover Band from 2019-02-27T19:52:58

Billy previews some of the big shows coming to the Boch Center and welcomes Paul from RAIN, the Beatles cover band. He talks about touring across the country as the legendary Paul McCartney and how...

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02-10-19 Billy and Jenny Preview Dining Playbook from 2019-02-27T19:50:38

Billy and Jenny recap what they have coming up on their TV show, Dining Playbook.

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02-10-19 Black&Blue Steak and Crab from 2019-02-27T19:48:39

Billy and Jenny welcome Adam, the General Manager and Ryan, the bartender from Black & Blue Steak and Crab in Burlington. Billy decided to invite them on the show after giving their restaurant a tr...

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02-10-19 Dr. Commander from MGH from 2019-02-27T19:36:29

Billy and Jenny are joined by Dr. Commander, a breast oncologist from MGH who works out of the Mass General Cancer Center at Newton Wellesley Hospital. She speaks about caring for patients with bre...

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01-27-19 Heather Costa from Revolution Health Kitchen from 2019-02-26T21:31:09

Heather Costa from Revolution Health Kitchen calls in and goes into detail about how her business tries to help people eat real food with honest ingredients.

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01-27-19 Megan, Senior Director of Marketing&Sales for the Lyons Group from 2019-02-26T21:28:56

Megan, the Senior Director of Marketing and Sales for the Lyons Group stops by the studio to talk about the MANY restaurants she handles and some of the great specials they have coming up for the S...

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01-27-19 Chef Mark Orfaly from Reel House, Pier 6 and Mija from 2019-02-26T21:25:34

Chef Mark Orfaly from Pier 6, Reel House and Mija joins Jenny on the phone to talk about all of his great restaurants and his favorite menu items.

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01-27-19 Black Horse Tavern from 2019-02-26T21:22:10

Billy is VERY under the weather but Jenny has the show covered with great guests from the Black Horse Tavern in Winchester. Jenny gets the scoop on the restaurant and the best dishes to try.

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01-20-19 Daniel Bruce, Executive Chef at the Boston Harbor Hotel from 2019-02-26T21:20:16

Daniel Bruce, the Executive Chef at the Boston Harbor Hotel, joins Billy and Bex on the phone as works in the kitchen.

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01-20-19 Ora Tratorizza&Row 34 from 2019-02-26T21:16:01

Our guests from Ora Tratorizza and Row 34 continue to join Billy and Bex in studio.

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01-20-19 MGH Everyday Amazing from 2019-02-26T21:15:11

Billy, Bex and our guests from Ora Tratorizza and Row 34 give their MGH Everyday Amazing moments of the week.

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01-20-19 Susie Hayes - Row 34 from 2019-02-26T21:14:08

as Bex continues to chow down, Susie Hayes, a bartender for Row 34. She talks about how she started studying marine biology in Hawaii and how she made the transition to bartending.

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01-20-19 Ora Tratorizza from 2019-02-26T21:08:59

Jenny is out this week so Billy invited Bex from the Matty Show to join as his co-host. The two are surrounded by food from Boston's Ora Tratorizza, a take on an Italian restaurant & pizzeria.

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01-13-19 Jenny Introduces Producer AJ from 2019-02-26T21:06:24

Jenny checks in with Producer AJ to see the latest restaurants she's tried.

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01-13-19 Joe Spaulding from the Boch Center from 2019-02-26T21:05:15

Our good friend Joe Spaulding joins Jenny in studio to go over all the hot shows coming to the Boch Center.

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01-13-19 Joe Pace from J.Pace&Rosaria from 2019-02-26T20:59:30

Good friend Joe Pace from J.Pace and Rosaria joins Jenny in studio to talk about his restaurants, their catering opportunities as well as specials they have coming up for Valentine's Day.

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01-13-19 MGH Everyday Amazing from 2019-02-26T20:57:55

Jenny shares her MGH Everyday Amazing moment of the week.

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01-13-19 Patrick Renna, Interim CEO&CFO of Wahlburgers from 2019-02-26T20:57:09

Jenny flys solo as Billy is on vacation but she is joined by Patrick Renna, the interim CEO and CFO for Wahlburgers. He talks about how great it was to bring Wahlburgers home to Dorchester and how ...

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01-06-19 MGH Everyday Amazing from 2019-02-26T20:49:17

Billy and Jenny share their MGH Everyday Amazing moments of the week.

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01-06-19 Richard Brackett, The Federal from 2019-02-26T20:48:09

Billy and Jenny reminisce on meeting Richard Brackett when he was running the Bancroft and this week, he opens his brand new restaurant, the Federal.

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01-06-19 Chris Campbell, Owner and Sommelier of Troquet from 2019-02-26T20:45:16

Chris Campbell, owner and sommelier of Troquet stops by to talk about moving his restaurant after 16 years and how this move has allowed them to expand their restaurant.

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01-06-19 Billy and Jenny kickoff the New Year from 2019-02-26T20:34:41

Billy and Jenny kickoff the new year with another great episode of Food For Thought. Jenny recaps her first New Year with baby Vienna and the pair give you some great restaurants to check out.

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12-30-18 Mike from Ball Square Cafe from 2019-02-26T20:32:17

Mike from Ball Square Café joins the show and Billy RAVES about the brunch he had with his sons.

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12-30-18 Rachel Blumenthal, Editor of Eater Boston from 2019-02-26T20:30:13

Billy and Jenny are joined by Rache Blumenthal, editor for Eater Boston which tells you all of the hotspots to check out in the Boston area.

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12-30-19 MGH Everyday Amazing from 2019-02-26T20:28:06

Billy and Jenny share their MGH Everyday Amazing moments of the week.

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12-30-18 Jamie Abrams from the Jimmy Kimmel Show from 2019-02-26T20:26:32

Jamie Abrams, Jenny's cousin, joins them in studio to talk about her super cool job....writing for Jimmy Kimmel! She talks about what it's like in their studios day to day and what it was like the ...

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12-23-18 Sam and Juliana - Babygirl Butterfly from 2019-02-26T20:13:25

Billy is joined in studio by Sam, who's daughter, Nina, has a rare form of autism which includes life threatening seizures. Due to her condition she is in need of a service dog but unfortunately Sa...

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12-23-18 Joe Bono of Berry Tavern and Bencotto from 2019-02-26T18:11:04

Joe Bono of Berry Tavern in Danvers and Bencotto in the North End joins Billy in studio.

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12-23-18 Ryan Dion, the COO of 110 Grill from 2019-02-26T18:07:41

Billy and Jenny get a phone call from Ryan Dion, the COO of 110 Grill which is the fastest growing restaurant group in the region. He also speaks about opening a restaurant in the iconic Hilltop lo...

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12-23-19 Billy and Jenny Recap the Year from 2019-02-26T17:54:57

Billy and Jenny recap the crazy year they have had including starting Food for Thought and having a baby!

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12-16-18 Bartender Tasha from Committee from 2019-02-26T17:53:03

Demetri bring in his bartender Tasha from Committee to mix up a holiday drink for Billy and Jenny.

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12-16-18 Tom Schlesinger-Guidelli, Owner of Alcove from 2019-02-26T17:51:50

Billy and Jenny welcome Tom Schlesinger-Guidelli after he has recently opened his first restaurant, Alcove, right by the TD Garden. He tells us what it's like to own a restaurant and gives us his h...

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12-16-18 Paul Wahlberg and Demetri Tsolakis From Committee from 2019-02-26T17:43:52

Billy and Jenny are joined by special guest Paul Wahlberg who is very excited about opening a Wahlburgers in his hometown of Dorchester. They are also joined by Demetri Tsolakis, owner of Committee.

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12-09-18 Dietician Lainey Younkin from 2019-02-26T16:57:02

Lainey Younkin is a dietician who doesn't put people on diets and she calls into the show to talk about her tactics when it comes to getting people to live a healthier lifestyle.

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12-09-18 Dr. Jennifer Temel from MGH from 2019-02-26T16:48:12

Dr. Jennifer Temel from MGH's Cancer Center joins Billy and Jenny in studio to speak about the research she does on lunch cancer as well as the everyday amazing things MGH is doing for their patients.

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12-09-18 Master Sommelier, Brahm Callahan from Grille 23 from 2019-02-26T16:45:42

Master Sommelier from Grille 23, Brahm Callahan, joins Billy and Jenny in studio again to talk about the holiday season and how he had to dedicate his life to studying to become a Master Sommelier.

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12-09-18 Dave McGillivray from 2019-02-26T16:18

Billy and Jenny are joined by the amazing Dave McGillivray who talks about running and planning the Boston Marathon each year, running 7 marathons in 7 days on 7 continents and his recent health sc...

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12-09-18 Billy and Jenny Catch Up from 2019-02-26T16:14:40

Billy and Jenny catch up on the past week and some events they have coming up, including one at Giblees.

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12-02-18 Tony Williams from the Urban Nutcracker from 2019-02-26T16:09:56

Tony Williams from the Urban Nutcracker stops in with Billy and Jenny to talk about the production coming to the Boch Center.

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12-02-18 Dougie from Shubbies from 2019-02-26T16:08:53

Jenny's good friend, Dougie, from her hometown of Marblehead stops by to talk about his family owned and operated store, Shubbies.

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12-02-18 Sharokh, Owner of Icon Nightclub from 2019-02-26T16:05:52

Sharokh, owner of the popular Boston nightclub Icon, stops by the studio to talk about how his venues have been used and tells us all about the Red Sox partying at his club after winning the World ...

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12-02-18 Cehf Jose Duarte from Taranta from 2019-02-26T16:00:42

Chef Jose Duarte of Taranta stops by to speak about the uniqueness of his restaurant and his launch of the Santa Cruz Lodge in Peru.

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11-25-18 Bartender AJ from Cafe Escadrille from 2019-02-26T15:51:33

Bartender AJ from Café Escadrille calls in to talk about how they're preparing for the holidays and the best Winter drinks they should order.

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11-25-18 Steve DiFillippo from Davio's from 2019-02-26T15:50:08

Steve DiFillippo of Davio's stops by and, as always, doesn't;'t hesitate to poke fun at Billy and Jenny.

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11-25-18 Dr. Besty O'Donnell from MGH from 2019-02-26T15:48:19

Dr. Betsy O'Donnell from MGH's Cancer Center stops by to talk to Billy about the amazing things MGH is doing everyday for their patients.

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11-25-18 MGH Everyday Amazing from 2019-02-26T15:40:45

Billy and Jenny share their MGH Everday Amazing moment of the past week.

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11-25-18 Chef Tony Messina from Uni from 2019-02-26T15:39:25

One of Boston's Best Chefs, Tony Messina of Uni, stops by and talks about being awarded 'Best Chef' from Boston Magazine.

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11-18-18 Jenny Survives Her First Show Back from 2019-02-26T15:27

Jenny has officially survived her first show back after maternity leave and she lets us know more about her beautiful baby, Vienna.

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11-18-18 Joe Pace and Matt Malloy from 2019-02-26T15:25:16

Joe Pace from J.Pace and Rosaria stops by as well as Matt Malloy from Concord Market. They both tell us how they're getting ready for Thanksgiving and the holiday season.

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11-18-18 Joe Spaulding from the Boch Center from 2019-02-26T15:22:49

Joe Spaulding from the Boch Center stops by to let us know about all the great events and shows that are coming to the Wang and Shubert Theaters.

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11-18-18 MGH Everyday Amazing from 2019-02-26T15:17:09

Billy and Jenny share their MGH Everyday Amazing moment of the past week.

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11-18-18 Trainer Cayla Mehr from 2019-02-26T15:16:09

Cayla Mehr joins the show and talks about how she is getting Jenny back in shape after having a baby and also give advice to expecting moms, and moms post-partum.

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11-18-18 Jenny Makes Her Return from 2019-02-26T15:13:08

Jenny makes her return after having baby Vienna and updates us on her life and what it's like to be a mom now.

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11-11-18 Raise Your Glass from 2019-02-25T21:07:40

Billy is tasting cocktails by Colleen, the bar manager at Jason Santos' Citrus & Salt and he's also getting to taste some cocktails from Uno's.

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11-11-18 Steve Memmolo, Tony Vee&Christine Hurley from 2019-02-25T21:05:06

Steve Memmolo calls in ahead of appearing on The Voice and the studio is full of laughs from comedians Tony Vee and Christine Hurley ahead of their show at the Shubert Theater.

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11-11-18 Lauren Demarco from MGH Cancer Center from 2019-02-25T21:01:49

Lauren Demarco, a social worker from MGH's cancer center joins Billy to talk about the 'Everyday Amazing' things MGH is doing to help and care for their patients.

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11-11-18 Unos from 2019-02-25T21:00:05

Billy and Jason welcome Louie Psallidas, CEO of Uno's for some taste-testing of their newest items and we learn about the history of the popular restaurant.

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11-11-18 Chef Jason Santos from 2019-02-25T20:43:21

Freshly married, Chef Jason Santos joins as Billy's final co-host before Jenny makes her return from baby leave. He tells us all about his wedding and takes us behind the scenes after appearing on ...

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10-28-18 Trillium Brewery from 2019-02-25T20:40:19

Billy is joined in studio by Esther and JC from Trillium Brewing Company and talks to them about their brand new kitchen in addition to their brewery, we find out how they started brewing in their ...

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10-28-18 MGH Everyday Amazing from 2019-02-25T20:31:51

Billy and Mike Rockett and owners of Trillium Brewing share their MGH Everyday Amazing stories of the past week.

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10-28-18 On The Mark Fitness from 2019-02-25T20:30:33

Jenny's brother in-law calls in to get us fit with his latest program, On The Mark Fitness. Billy also gets Mark's take on being a new uncle to baby Vienna.

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10-28-18 Mike Rockett - Salem Waterfront Hotel from 2019-02-25T20:27:08

Mike Rockett from the Salem Waterfront Hotel joins as Billy's co-host while Jenny is still on baby leave and they discuss all the haunted happenings in Salem for Halloween.

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10-21-18 Andy Husbands&Will Gilson from 2019-02-25T20:24:21

Andy Husbands joins as Billy's co-host, we check in with Chef Will Gilson from Puritan & Company, our guests share their MGH Everyday Amazing moment of the week and more!

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10-14-18 Chris Coombs, Hob Nob, Studio Fitness and Dancce Academy&Joe Spaulding from 2019-02-25T20:06:15

Chef Chris Coombs comes back as Billy's co-host, the show gets taken on the road to Hob Nob in Naples Florida, Andy Husbands from the Smoke Shop stops by, our first ever Dance Mom from Studio Fitne...

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10-07-18 Salem Waterfront Hotel&City Winery from 2019-02-25T18:28:16

Ryan and Laura from the Salem Waterfront Hotel join Billy in studio, Lisa Donovan makes a special guest appearance, we learn more about the latest hot spot in boston, City Winery and our guests sha...

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09-30-18 Joe Pace, Grille 23, Post 390&Revolution Juice from 2019-02-25T18:22:06

Joe Pace from Rosaria brings Chef Mike in studio with some delicious pasta dishes, we're also joined by Chris Hill from Grille 23 and Post 390 and Heather Costa from Revolution Juice gives us some ...

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09-23-18 Joe Faro, Matt Monkiewicz&Kalahari Biltong from 2019-02-25T18:09:07

Joe Faro of Tuscan Brands joins Billy to talk about his latest project in Salem, New Hampshire, Matt Monkiewicz, the President & CEO of Kayem Foods stops by, our guests share their MGH Everyday Ama...

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09-16-18 Chef Chris Coombs, Chopped Champion Tatiana&Kelly's Roast Beef from 2019-02-25T17:48:34

Chef Chris Coombs joins as Billy's co-host and he brings his bartenders, Chase to mix up a cocktail, Billy gets a surprise phone call, Chopped Champion Tatiana stops by to talk about her big win an...

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09-09-18 Anthony Caturano, 'The Way', Joe Piantedosi&Joe Spaulding from 2019-02-25T17:17:20

As Billy flys solo this week he gets a visit from Anthony Caturano, owner of Prezza and Tonno, Billy works on his boxing skills with Brandon from 'The Way', the legendary Joe Piantedosi spends some...

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09-02-18 Patrick Lyons, Joe Pace&The Bristol from 2019-02-25T16:57:54

The legendary Patrick Lyons, head of the Lyons Group and owner of Game On, Bleacher Bar and more calls in, we get a visit from Joe Pace from J.Pace and Rosario Restaurant, Bill Taylor from the Four...

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08-26-18 Steve Difillippo, Chef Jason Santos&Explorateur Cafe from 2019-02-25T16:37:16

Billy and Jenny's good friend, Steve Difillippo from Davio's stops by, Billy and Jenny share their MGH Everyday Amazing moment of the week, Chef Jason Santos stops by to talk about his restaurant, ...

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08-19-18 Robert Earl, Fly Wheel, Paul Wahlberg and Cask N' Flagon from 2019-02-25T16:18:39

Robert Earl, the owner of Bertucci's, calls in to discuss some exciting changes to the restaurant chain, we learn about a new spin class called "Fly Wheel", the one and only Paul Wahlberg calls in ...

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08-12-18 The Pollatta Sisters, Tread&MGH Everyday Amazing from 2019-02-25T16:05:52

The Pollatta Sisters stop by to discuss their restaurant Nebo and how they find fun ways to burn calories, Laurie Haverty, the owner of Tread and Tread on the Mill calls in to give us more ways to ...

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08-05-18 Meritage, Boston Chops&Yellow Door Taqueria from 2019-02-25T15:51:46

Billy and Jenny check in with Chef Daniel Bruce from Meritage, we also hear from Jenny's swim coach, Kitty, about her annual 22 mile relay swim, Chris Coombs calls in to discuss his new downtown lo...

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07-29-18 Roger Berkowitz, George Foreman and Ernie Boch Jr. from 2019-02-12T16:43:35

Billy and Jenny kick off their first episode of Food For Thought with Roger Berkowitz, the President and CEO of Legal Sea Foods. They also learn how to get fit and burn those calories with two-time...

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