Tim and Erin Archuleta own ICHI Sushi which was named "Hottest Restaurant" of 2014 in the Eater Awards and included in the San Francisco Chronicle Top 100 Restaurants.
Read MoreJOHN DRAGONETTI
John Dragonetti has played in The Submarines and Jack Drag, composed music for film and TV, and recently produced Dylan Gardner's record for Warner Bros.
Read MoreELIZABETH CHORNEY-BOOTH
Elizabeth Chorney-Booth is Calgary-based freelance writer. A former rock ‘n’ roll journalist, Elizabeth writes about food, local events, community, travel, business and other lifestyle topics for a number of magazines and newspapers in Canada and beyond. More importantly, along with fellow writer (and CBC radio columnist) Julie Van Rosendaal, she’s the co-editor of Rolling Spoon, a website that mashes up music and food culture.
What was the food highlight of your year?
I got to go on a culinary tour of Poland, which was really cool. Five days of eating sauerkraut and sausage. And I managed to pack in nine different kinds of perogies, which is a dream for a 1/4 Ukrainian girl from the Canadian prairies.
What was the music highlight of your year?
Seeing Neutral Milk Hotel on two consecutive night in Toronto this January. I bought In the Aeroplane Over the Sea the day it came out and never got to see them live. It was a moment that I thought would never happen and I was brought to tears several times during both concerts.
Was there a moment when food and music came together in a memorable way?
We bring music and food together every day on Rolling Spoon and I love it when the musicians we talk to about food get really really into it. One of our biggest enthusiasts this year was the lovely Kelly Hogan, who loves food even more than I do. She sent in a recipe for her mother's habanero gold jelly, which my co-editor Julie made and it was beyond delicious. We also threw a really fun pie party to celebrate our first anniversary, where we had music booming and over 80 people came out to share pies that they'd baked. That was pretty cool.
BEN RHAU
Ben Rhau blogs about cooking for his young family at You Fed A Baby Chili?
What was the food highlight of your year?
Nicolaus Balla’s menu at Bar Tartine. That was a complete overhaul in format, and the menu is both exciting and smart. We went as a group and basically ordered everything. The wine and beer pairings are thoughtful, right down to the desserts. One of the most joyful meals I’ve had in a long time.
What was the music highlight of your year?
I was late the party on Neutral Milk Hotel, and assumed that I’d never see Jeff Mangum perform live. I’ve been obsessed with Aeroplane for years, and kept reading with insane jealousy about his secret popup shows in Brooklyn. Seeing him perform at the Fox was one of those once-in-a-lifetime experiences.
Was there a moment when food and music came together in a memorable way?
Yes, I always enjoy the musical curation at Thomas McNaughton’s restaurants. The first time, I ate at Flour+Water, they played The Stage Names in its entirety. I mean, who does that? Every time I’ve been back to one of his spots, I always pay attention to what they’re spinning. It’s like they made the experience for me. Or, I’m a completely typical San Franciscan. Either way, I like it.