Today on Up+Adam, we’re welcoming back a friend and favorite local chef, Jacob Towne of The Spoon Trade in Grover Beach. Jacob and his partner, Brooke, have transformed The Spoon Trade into a Central Coast staple that’s earned attention well beyond California. In September, they were featured on Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives, putting the spotlight on their unique blend of scratch-made dishes and commitment to fresh, local ingredients. And if that wasn’t enough, Jacob recently took his culinary talents to Guy’s Grocery Games, walking away as the latest champion after facing off in some wild challenges.

We get into everything: the creativity behind The Spoon Trade’s menu, the one dish he thinks best captures their vibe, his time in Flavortown, and how he and Brooke juggle it all—including Grover Beach Sourdough, their artisan bakery just across the street. Listen in for the behind-the-scenes stories, insights on what’s next for this culinary team, and a look at how national exposure has shaped The Spoon Trade’s future.

Follow Jacob & Brooke at The Spoon Trade on Instagram at @the_spoon_trade, and check out Grover Beach Sourdough at @groverbeachsourdough. Visit their official website at thespoontrade.com for their menu, hours, and reservation options. Don’t miss your chance to experience their creations in person at The Spoon Trade in Grover Beach!

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General Store Paso Robles

Daou Vineyards

WoodsHumaneSociety

Tin City Distillery

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In this episode of Up+Adam, Adam Montiel sits down with Steve Weiss, an award-winning creator who’s left his mark on the film industry with Emmy-winning content and cutting-edge camera gear. Now, Steve has turned his focus to something entirely new and a bit more, let’s say, personal—The Traveler from Portabidets. For all the bidet lovers out there (and those who just don’t know it yet), this portable, compact bidet is designed to keep you feeling fresh no matter where life takes you.



Adam, a devoted bidet user himself, dives into the story behind the PortaBidet and the demand that saw it smash its Kickstarter goal. Join them as they discuss everything from the bidet’s unique design and tech features to the growing popularity of bidets in the U.S. Get ready for a lively and open conversation about staying clean at home, or on the go, with some laughs and clever insights along the way.

Links:

• PortaBidets Website: www.portabidets.com
• Zacuto: www.zacuto.com

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ADAM’S TEDX VIDEO IS HERE!

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For more behind-the-scenes moments and additional content, follow Adam on Instagram at @adamontheair HERE.

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NEW EPISODE OF THE POUR OUT NOW FROM OUR TIME IN THE LOIRE VALLEY

Sincere Thanks to the supporters of Up + Adam. Please take a moment and visit them and thank them for supporting local broadcasting, and valuing what we do here. Thank you for supporting them!

Window Coverings By Design

Barometer Coffee

We Help You Legal

General Store Paso Robles

Daou Vineyards

WoodsHumaneSociety

Tin City Distillery

Original Music by Dan Curcio and Moonshiner Collective

Moonshiner on Spotify HERE

Follow Adam on Instagram

Please Rate, Review, and Subscribe to the podcast, and learn more at AdamMontiel.com