Port City Plate Podcast
Discover the food, history, and people of Mobile, Alabama, with the Port City Plate Podcast, presented by Bienville Bites Food Tour! Join host Chris Andrews as he takes you on a delicious journey through one of America’s oldest cities. Chris has hosted thousands of people from all around the world on food tours in Downtown Mobile. Meet the chefs, restaurateurs, historians, and locals that he has met along the way.
Mobile's melting pot of history and culture makes its food scene is one of the most unique in the United States. Discover the iconic restaurants of Mobile, hidden gems, and stories that define Mobile's food scene.
Whether you’re a local looking for the best new place to eat, a visitor looking for the iconic dishes of Mobile, or just looking for an entertaining listen, tune in to the Port City Plate Podcast. Get ready to be connected to the city of Mobile, Alabama, where every dish tells a story.
Port City Plate Podcast
Two Icons, One Visionary: David Rasp and the Story Behind Heroes Sports Bar and The Royal Scam
In this episode, we are honored to host David Rasp, the culinary visionary behind two of Mobile’s beloved dining spots - Heroes Sports Bar and Grille and The Royal Scam. Kicking things off in 1998, David transformed Heroes into a sports fan's dream haven, perfectly capturing the essence of Mobile's rich sports history. Dive into the nostalgic realm as David reminisces about the original TV setups at Heroes and shares enchanting stories of iconic celebrity visits like Jerry Rice.
But David's culinary journey didn't end with Heroes. In 2006, he introduced Mobilians to The Royal Scam, a restaurant that beautifully melds the historic charm of Mobile with some of the best dishes in town. In our chat, David unravels the evolution of The Royal Scam, from its early days as a tapas bar to its present-day fine dining splendor under the culinary prowess of Chef Jonathan Stern.
David delves deep into the thought processes behind both ventures, shedding light on the importance of adapting to the ever-evolving dining landscape and the art of viewing restaurants through the eyes of his patrons.
Local Restaurants Mentioned in this Episode:
Veets
Slurp Society
Chef Sake
Nixon’s
Ashland Pub
Dew Drop Inn
NoJa
The Noble South
Butch Cassidy’s
Wintzell’s
Taco Mama
Dropout Bakery & Company
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