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Courtney McBroom is serving up Tex Mex at Ress Le Gouter in Red Hook, Brooklyn! Helen Hollyman is back in Brooklyn for this weeks installment of U Look Hungry, and shes chatting with Courtney about her Texas roots and the pop-up phenomenon. How does Tex Mex differ from traditional Mexican food? Find out why Patrick Swayze is a perfect muse for Tex Mex dishes, and learn what other famous Texans inspire Courtney and Helen. So grab a Dr. Pepper and a big plate of chicken fried steak and find out more about Courtneys pop-up, Casa Blanco, on this weeks edition of U Look Hungry! Thanks to our sponsor, Tekserve. Todays music has been provided by takstar. For me, the food is based on drawing from memories from eating in restaurants as a child in Texas, or recipes that our families made. [23:00] -- Courtney McBroom on U Look Hungry

This week on U Look Hungry, host Helen Hollyman is in New Olreans with Ashley Hansen of Hansens Sno Bliz! Started in 1939 by Ashleys grandparents, Ernest and Mary Hansen, Hansens Sno-Bliz specializes in shaved ice, offering a variety of flavors that are sure to please everyone. These unique flavors include cream of almond, blueberry, coconut, cardamom, nectar, and ginger, and also the favorites - banana, orange, pineapple, chocolate, strawberry, and more. Decades later, Hansens still makes its own flavors every day, from Marys secret recipes, and creates snoballs from the original machine. Tune-in to learn more about the history behind the world famous Sno-Bliz, and learn which secret flavors to order when at the store. The combination of fluffy ice and homemade syrups demand that each Sno-Bliz be made in layers - ice, syrup, ice, syrup, and so forth. The Hansens motto is stated simply to uphold their high standard: There are no shortcuts to quality. This program has been sponsored by Tekserve. andnbsp; In the back of my head Im always brainstorming - what new flavors to do this year. My mind is never too far from the business. [23:03] -- Ashley Hansen on U Look Hungry

Today on U Look Hungry, host Helen Hollyman is in New Orleans to talk with Brian Bordainick about The Dinner Lab, a consumer dining experience that brings together up and coming chefs, and an exclusive membership for those interested in exploring innovative ideas in food to unique spaces that would never otherwise be known to the public. Officially launched in three cites, Nashville, Austin, and New Orleans, the goal of The Dinner Lab is to serve as a culinary and social experiment, and create a singular event that only exists for one evening, combined with the best culinary talent and the most diverse guests possible. With a completely unique idea that combines the playful idea of people meeting new people, The Dinner Lab inevitably encourages those who attend to speak with their table mates, talk, and get to know one another. Bringing together people of all ages, The Dinner Lab is an interesting concept that ties all members through one aspect - great food, and good company. To join and learn more about future events, visit the Dinnerlab.com. This program has been sponsored by Tekserve. The people that come out to our experiences are looking for something different. [13:20] At the end of the day, we provide an amazing customer experience - listen to our users or you have none. [40:02] -- Brian Bordainick on U Look Hungry

Today, Helen Hollyman is on a quest to pay tribute to a space that has nurtured the souls of many an Austin character, one beer at a time. This magical place is known as Dry Creek Saloon, a spot where you can still manage to buy a $2 Pearl beer and catch the sunset over Lake Austin as George Jones croons on the jukebox. Tune in and sit down with Helen as she chats with Dry Creek owner and Austin native, Jay Reynolds, about how this place got its start, the tales that have taken place here, and so much more. Helen also talks with a few of the characters that have graced the bar stools of Dry Creek over the past fifty years and hear their stories involving Willie Nelson; Texas shoot outs; the late and great Dry Creek owner, Sarah, who was known as the meanest bartender in Austin, Texas; what it means to be a Texan; and so much more. This episode has been brought to you by Tekserve. Thanks to Knifeshow for todays music. If you want to be a Texan, all you have to do is brag about it. [37:00] -- Jay Reynolds on U Look Hungry

Lily Keber highlights the life of legendary New Orleans musician James Booker in her film, Bayou Maharajah, The Tragic Genius of James Booker. This week on U Look Hungry, Helen Hollyman sits down with Lily in the Bywater neighborhood of New Orleans to talk about the life of the enigmatic pianist. Hear why James Booker is sucha polarizing figure in New Orleans history. Hear about some of Bookers signature quirks, and why a James Booker show was always a spectacle. Find out how Bookers addictions and mental illness affected his work, and his reputation during his life. Why did Lily want to make a film about Booker, and has she figured out his mystery? Tune in and find out on this weeks installment of U Look Hungry! Thanks to our sponsor, White Oak Pastures. James Booker was so many things at once, just like his music. [5:05] The mark of the ultimate musician is if they can make something so difficult sound so smooth. [13:00] -- Lily Keber on U Look Hungry