The Band: Toronto based violin virtuoso and performer Final Fantasy (aka Owen Pallet) has been studying classical violin since he was a toddler and composed his first piece at age thirteen. Since coming of age, he has toured the world with such renowned bands like Arcade Fire and composed string orchestrations for indie starlets like Grizzly Bear, Beirut and Bloc Party. When Owen isn't in the studio playing swelling strings, he's in the kitchen, shelling beans as he whips up Thai inspired dishes for family and friends. Bitten by the culinary back seven years ago, Owen takes time from his busy schedule to cook up classic dishes like Pad Thai and Spicy Tofu. Cooking for Owen is the more than just recreating his favorite meals, it is what keeps him focused, balanced and sane.
The Dish: For Owen, the most important part of touring is immersing himself into the local scene by enjoying their cultures, arts and, of course, food. This was not always easy since he was a practicing vegan until one fateful dinner in the UK six years ago. As legend has it, Owen found himself in a culinary wasteland, starving and with no meat free options. Although he had been Vegan for years, he still carried a love for meat deep inside him. With no other options, Owen was presented with a delicious lamb and he tucked into one of the best meals of his life. Although he still keeps a vegan kitchen at home, Owen enjoys carnivorous delights when he dines out. Together, Sam and Owen will cook up This Lamb Sells Razor Clam Ragu in honor of his UK meal. To wash it all he will be serving up his take on the Blue Moon Perfect Pour, the Mason Moon.
Music Featured in this Episode
FINAL FANTASY
Label: For Great Justice "Blue Imelda" "The Butcher"http://www.finalfantasyeternal.com
TMDP
Label: YYZ Records "Glades""Running" "TMDP" http://www.tmdp.ca
EL TEN ELEVEN Label: Fake Record Label "Hot Cakes" "Estrella" "3 Plus 4" http://www.elteneleven.com
FRENCH HORN REBELLION"Up All Night"Beaches and Friends" http://www.frenchhornrebellion.com
CASSETTES WON'T LISTENLabel: Dope Lotus Records"A Lovely Drive to You" "Into The Hillside" http://www.cassetteswontlisten.com
