Queen Street & Prima

On this episode of Snacky Tunes , host Darin Bresnitz sits down with two of his favorite voices in the LA restaurant scene— Ari Kolender and Joe Laraja of Found Oyster and Queen Street . They dive into the inspiration behind Queen Street , the Charleston-influenced seafood spot that’s quickly become a local favorite, and what it’s like running two standout restaurants at the same time. Ari also shares insights from his new cookbook, How to Cook the Finest Things in the Sea , a must-have guide for cooking seafood at home. Whether you're grilling, shucking, or just getting started, this book demystifies the process and highlights sustainability in the kitchen. Then, we dip into the Snacky Tunes archives for a special performance from Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter Prima , who stopped by the studio in 2017 to play tracks from her debut EP. For those looking to support LA restaurants, check out the Snacky Tunes Substack for donation links and action items. Also, a quick note: if you're looking to support the ongoing relief efforts for the LA fires, World Central Kitchen remains one of the best places to donate. Snacky Tunes: Music is the Main Ingredient, Chefs and Their Music (Phaidon), is now on shelves at bookstores around the world. It features over eighty of the world’s top chefs who share personal stories of how music has been an important, integral force in their lives. The chefs also give personal recipes and curated playlists too. It’s an anthology of memories, meals and mixtapes. Pick up your copy by ordering directly from Phaidon , or by visiting your local independent bookstore. Visit our site, for more info. See Privacy Policy at and California Privacy Notice at .

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Queen Street & Prima is an episode from Snacky Tunes by Heritage Radio Network.

This episode is 01:19:34 long.

This episode was published on Mar 16, 2025.

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