Summer Eats Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/summer-eats "Summer Eats: A Tappa Time Podcast" features hosts (and brothers) AJ and Michael Tappa reviewing culinary delights from the Quad Cities in this limited podcast series! Special guests join AJ and Michael to taste the best of the Quad-City region. Copyright 2024 303e6280-d1da-51d0-863f-49891701da22 no en Thu, 12 Jun 2025 12:30:07 -0700 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 18:04:05 -0800 http://kalafm.org https://img.transistor.fm/wwi1chtttaC06Cv45tGz_z9cyKThWCyEX4WmyHCLBB4/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQyMDkyLzE2ODU1/NzQxMzUtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg Summer Eats http://kalafm.org episodic David Baker "Summer Eats: A Tappa Time Podcast" features hosts (and brothers) AJ and Michael Tappa reviewing culinary delights from the Quad Cities in this limited podcast series! Special guests join AJ and Michael to taste the best of the Quad-City region. "Summer Eats: A Tappa Time Podcast" features hosts (and brothers) AJ and Michael Tappa reviewing culinary delights from the Quad Cities in this limited podcast series. food David Baker No No Summer Eats - Season 3: Episode 1 (Eddy's Snack Bar, Davenport, Iowa) 3 3 1 1 Summer Eats - Season 3: Episode 1 (Eddy's Snack Bar, Davenport, Iowa) full f4b60c12-01b0-4df9-a26b-4e5e5f66d454 https://share.transistor.fm/s/17ef5f95 On this edition of "Summer Eats," AJ and Michael Tappa welcome KALA's David Baker to review Eddy's Snack Bar, 1132 W. Locust Street, Davenport, Iowa.

]]> On this edition of "Summer Eats," AJ and Michael Tappa welcome KALA's David Baker to review Eddy's Snack Bar, 1132 W. Locust Street, Davenport, Iowa.

]]> Thu, 12 Jun 2025 12:14:40 -0700 David Baker David Baker 2017 On this edition of "Summer Eats," AJ and Michael Tappa welcome KALA's David Baker to review Eddy's Snack Bar, 1132 W. Locust Street, Davenport, Iowa.

]]> food No Summer Eats - Season 2: Episode 2 (Olympic Gyros) 2 2 2 2 Summer Eats - Season 2: Episode 2 (Olympic Gyros) full a03b5d1d-50ea-4879-a6aa-2abd8551404c https://share.transistor.fm/s/03e564b0 AJ and Michael Tappa are back for the summer of 2024 with the award-winning "Summer Eats." On this episode, Olympic Gyros at 207 W. 53rd St., Davenport, Iowa, is featured in this lunchtime review. Special guests for this episode include David Baker, general manager of KALA, and Tappa friend Colin Saunders.

Music for this season's podcast is used with permission ("Summer Eats," lyrics and concept by David Baker, music created through AI within terms of service from udio.com).

The opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University!

]]> AJ and Michael Tappa are back for the summer of 2024 with the award-winning "Summer Eats." On this episode, Olympic Gyros at 207 W. 53rd St., Davenport, Iowa, is featured in this lunchtime review. Special guests for this episode include David Baker, general manager of KALA, and Tappa friend Colin Saunders.

Music for this season's podcast is used with permission ("Summer Eats," lyrics and concept by David Baker, music created through AI within terms of service from udio.com).

The opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University!

]]> Wed, 12 Jun 2024 16:57:42 -0700 David Baker David Baker 1869 AJ and Michael Tappa are back for the summer of 2024 with the award-winning "Summer Eats." On this episode, Olympic Gyros at 207 W. 53rd St., Davenport, Iowa, is featured in this lunchtime review. Special guests for this episode include David Baker, general manager of KALA, and Tappa friend Colin Saunders.

Music for this season's podcast is used with permission ("Summer Eats," lyrics and concept by David Baker, music created through AI within terms of service from udio.com).

The opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University!

]]> food No Summer Eats - Season 2: Episode 1 (La Duena Cocina) 2 2 1 1 Summer Eats - Season 2: Episode 1 (La Duena Cocina) full 25230594-ef82-4872-b35a-ba7f88fe072a https://share.transistor.fm/s/465404c8 AJ and Michael Tappa are back for the summer of 2024 with the award-winning "Summer Eats."  On this episode, La Duena Cocina at 1330 Washington Street, Davenport, Iowa, is featured in this lunchtime review.  Special guests for this episode include David Baker, general manager of KALA, and Steve Tappa, journalist and SAU graduate (and dad of AJ and Michael).

Music for this season's podcast is used with permission ("Summer Eats," lyrics and concept by David Baker, music created through AI within terms of service from udio.com).

The opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University!

]]> AJ and Michael Tappa are back for the summer of 2024 with the award-winning "Summer Eats."  On this episode, La Duena Cocina at 1330 Washington Street, Davenport, Iowa, is featured in this lunchtime review.  Special guests for this episode include David Baker, general manager of KALA, and Steve Tappa, journalist and SAU graduate (and dad of AJ and Michael).

Music for this season's podcast is used with permission ("Summer Eats," lyrics and concept by David Baker, music created through AI within terms of service from udio.com).

The opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University!

]]> Wed, 29 May 2024 13:37:11 -0700 David Baker David Baker 3293 AJ and Michael Tappa are back for the summer of 2024 with the award-winning "Summer Eats."  On this episode, La Duena Cocina at 1330 Washington Street, Davenport, Iowa, is featured in this lunchtime review.  Special guests for this episode include David Baker, general manager of KALA, and Steve Tappa, journalist and SAU graduate (and dad of AJ and Michael).

Music for this season's podcast is used with permission ("Summer Eats," lyrics and concept by David Baker, music created through AI within terms of service from udio.com).

The opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University!

]]> food No Summer Eats: Episode 8 (Cheesy Cow) 1 1 8 8 Summer Eats: Episode 8 (Cheesy Cow) full 0a3ad7a1-1dea-48dd-b2c1-8dc09237dda8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a7d1dc19 In the final edition of this limited podcast series, The Tappa Brothers, AJ and Michael, review Cheesy Cow:  Mac & Cheesery.  

Who doesn't like macaraoni and cheese?  Find out about this Quad-City favorite located near the TBK Sports Complex, Bettendorf, Iowa.

Have a comment or suggestion for The Tappa Brothers?  Email us at:  kala@sau.edu

The opinions expressed are those of the hosts and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University.

]]> In the final edition of this limited podcast series, The Tappa Brothers, AJ and Michael, review Cheesy Cow:  Mac & Cheesery.  

Who doesn't like macaraoni and cheese?  Find out about this Quad-City favorite located near the TBK Sports Complex, Bettendorf, Iowa.

Have a comment or suggestion for The Tappa Brothers?  Email us at:  kala@sau.edu

The opinions expressed are those of the hosts and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University.

]]> Wed, 16 Aug 2023 12:46:05 -0700 David Baker David Baker 1852 In the final edition of this limited podcast series, The Tappa Brothers, AJ and Michael, review Cheesy Cow:  Mac & Cheesery.  

Who doesn't like macaraoni and cheese?  Find out about this Quad-City favorite located near the TBK Sports Complex, Bettendorf, Iowa.

Have a comment or suggestion for The Tappa Brothers?  Email us at:  kala@sau.edu

The opinions expressed are those of the hosts and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University.

]]> food No Summer Eats: Episode 7 (Hawaiian Bros.) 1 1 7 7 Summer Eats: Episode 7 (Hawaiian Bros.) full 860762fa-f637-4df8-a0fa-a64545a4d765 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b26ad4c0 The 7th edition of "Summer Eats:  A Tappa Time Podcast" features Hawaiian Bros. and its new location in Davenport, Iowa!

AJ and Michael Tappa are joined by David Baker for this edition, recorded August 2, 2023.

The opinions expressed are those of the hosts and their guests and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University.

]]> The 7th edition of "Summer Eats:  A Tappa Time Podcast" features Hawaiian Bros. and its new location in Davenport, Iowa!

AJ and Michael Tappa are joined by David Baker for this edition, recorded August 2, 2023.

The opinions expressed are those of the hosts and their guests and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University.

]]> Wed, 02 Aug 2023 13:48:34 -0700 David Baker David Baker 2164 The 7th edition of "Summer Eats:  A Tappa Time Podcast" features Hawaiian Bros. and its new location in Davenport, Iowa!

AJ and Michael Tappa are joined by David Baker for this edition, recorded August 2, 2023.

The opinions expressed are those of the hosts and their guests and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University.

]]> food No Summer Eats: Episode 6 (Meatball's Sandwich Co.) 1 1 6 6 Summer Eats: Episode 6 (Meatball's Sandwich Co.) full 14f2a0f7-6af7-4f1a-925c-5fe2fb419e1e https://share.transistor.fm/s/4ac54b67 Meatball's Sandwich Co. is the featured restaurant for this podcast.  The restaurant is located at 2317 Cumberland Square Dr, Bettendorf, Iowa.

AJ and Michael Tappa are joined by Jimmy Tappa, David Baker and Sierra Mari this time.

The opinions expressed are those of the hosts and their guests and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University.

]]> Meatball's Sandwich Co. is the featured restaurant for this podcast.  The restaurant is located at 2317 Cumberland Square Dr, Bettendorf, Iowa.

AJ and Michael Tappa are joined by Jimmy Tappa, David Baker and Sierra Mari this time.

The opinions expressed are those of the hosts and their guests and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University.

]]> Tue, 25 Jul 2023 13:24:47 -0700 David Baker David Baker 3210 Meatball's Sandwich Co. is the featured restaurant for this podcast.  The restaurant is located at 2317 Cumberland Square Dr, Bettendorf, Iowa.

AJ and Michael Tappa are joined by Jimmy Tappa, David Baker and Sierra Mari this time.

The opinions expressed are those of the hosts and their guests and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University.

]]> food No Summer Eats: Episode 5 (The Quad Cities' Very Own Taco Pizza) 1 1 5 5 Summer Eats: Episode 5 (The Quad Cities' Very Own Taco Pizza) full 41c53057-99f1-4c08-bff2-7913aa62b54b https://share.transistor.fm/s/d3211306 "In Napoli where love is king
When boy meets girl here's what they say...
When the moon hits your eye like a big pizza pie
That's amore..."

The crew is back to review various styles of taco pizza from local (Quad-City) venues.  Thanks to the restaurants reviewed today, the crew had a difficult time rating them because THEY WERE ALL SO GOOD!  

Who came out on top, though?  Was it Happy Joe's, the global originator of taco pizza?  Gunchies, in west Davenport?  Harris Pizza #4, in Davenport?  Or something different, and delicious - Lopiez, downtown Davenport?

Find out by listening to this episode!  The opinions expressed are those of the hosts and the guests and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University

David Baker's poor rendition of Capitol Records' "That's Amore," a 1953 song by composer Harry Warren and lyricist Jack Brooks, was originally performed by Dean Martin.

]]> "In Napoli where love is king
When boy meets girl here's what they say...
When the moon hits your eye like a big pizza pie
That's amore..."

The crew is back to review various styles of taco pizza from local (Quad-City) venues.  Thanks to the restaurants reviewed today, the crew had a difficult time rating them because THEY WERE ALL SO GOOD!  

Who came out on top, though?  Was it Happy Joe's, the global originator of taco pizza?  Gunchies, in west Davenport?  Harris Pizza #4, in Davenport?  Or something different, and delicious - Lopiez, downtown Davenport?

Find out by listening to this episode!  The opinions expressed are those of the hosts and the guests and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University

David Baker's poor rendition of Capitol Records' "That's Amore," a 1953 song by composer Harry Warren and lyricist Jack Brooks, was originally performed by Dean Martin.

]]> Thu, 06 Jul 2023 13:52:17 -0700 David Baker David Baker 3012 "In Napoli where love is king
When boy meets girl here's what they say...
When the moon hits your eye like a big pizza pie
That's amore..."

The crew is back to review various styles of taco pizza from local (Quad-City) venues.  Thanks to the restaurants reviewed today, the crew had a difficult time rating them because THEY WERE ALL SO GOOD!  

Who came out on top, though?  Was it Happy Joe's, the global originator of taco pizza?  Gunchies, in west Davenport?  Harris Pizza #4, in Davenport?  Or something different, and delicious - Lopiez, downtown Davenport?

Find out by listening to this episode!  The opinions expressed are those of the hosts and the guests and not necessarily those of KALA-FM or St. Ambrose University

David Baker's poor rendition of Capitol Records' "That's Amore," a 1953 song by composer Harry Warren and lyricist Jack Brooks, was originally performed by Dean Martin.

]]> food No Summer Eats: Episode 4 (Sakura Express) 1 1 4 4 Summer Eats: Episode 4 (Sakura Express) full d0a77937-e3c1-470b-8689-89fdb4afe90e https://share.transistor.fm/s/329c7726 Two new reviewers join hosts AJ and Michael for this edition of "Summer Eats:  A Tappa Time Podcast."  

Jordan and Parker take a taste of Sakura Express, at 2427 53rd Ave, Bettendorf, Iowa, along with our eternally-hungry hosts AJ and Michael Tappa.  This episode was recorded on June 21, 2023.

The opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and the guests, and not necessarily those of KALA Radio or St. Ambrose University.

]]> Two new reviewers join hosts AJ and Michael for this edition of "Summer Eats:  A Tappa Time Podcast."  

Jordan and Parker take a taste of Sakura Express, at 2427 53rd Ave, Bettendorf, Iowa, along with our eternally-hungry hosts AJ and Michael Tappa.  This episode was recorded on June 21, 2023.

The opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and the guests, and not necessarily those of KALA Radio or St. Ambrose University.

]]> Thu, 22 Jun 2023 09:58:48 -0700 David Baker David Baker 2254 Two new reviewers join hosts AJ and Michael for this edition of "Summer Eats:  A Tappa Time Podcast."  

Jordan and Parker take a taste of Sakura Express, at 2427 53rd Ave, Bettendorf, Iowa, along with our eternally-hungry hosts AJ and Michael Tappa.  This episode was recorded on June 21, 2023.

The opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and the guests, and not necessarily those of KALA Radio or St. Ambrose University.

]]> food No Summer Eats: Episode 3 (Jeffiez) 1 1 3 3 Summer Eats: Episode 3 (Jeffiez) full 14f29df5-9a8b-4685-8962-973a8684883b https://share.transistor.fm/s/188b6c3c On the third edition of "Summer Eats:  A Tappa Time Podcast," AJ, Michael, Sierra and David review the cuisine at Jeffiez, 1401 W. 7th Street, in Davenport.  This episode was recorded June 14, 2023.

The opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and the guests, and not necessarily those of KALA Radio or St. Ambrose University.

]]> On the third edition of "Summer Eats:  A Tappa Time Podcast," AJ, Michael, Sierra and David review the cuisine at Jeffiez, 1401 W. 7th Street, in Davenport.  This episode was recorded June 14, 2023.

The opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and the guests, and not necessarily those of KALA Radio or St. Ambrose University.

]]> Wed, 14 Jun 2023 13:20:24 -0700 David Baker David Baker 2449 On the third edition of "Summer Eats:  A Tappa Time Podcast," AJ, Michael, Sierra and David review the cuisine at Jeffiez, 1401 W. 7th Street, in Davenport.  This episode was recorded June 14, 2023.

The opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and the guests, and not necessarily those of KALA Radio or St. Ambrose University.

]]> food No Summer Eats: Episode 2 (California Burrito) 1 1 2 2 Summer Eats: Episode 2 (California Burrito) full 6c04e77f-92c2-43e5-90f4-393a82c94343 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e7661fa1 California, here we come!

Welcome to the second episode of "Summer Eats:  A Tappa Time Podcast."  In this limited podcast series, hosts (and brothers) AJ and Michael Tappa review food from various restaurants in the Quad-City region.  

In this first edition, The Tappas welcome fellow student Sierra and KALA General Manager David Baker (back for a second helping) to help review California Burrito, Bettendorf, Iowa, USA!

The opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and the guests, and not necessarily those of KALA Radio or St. Ambrose University.

]]> California, here we come!

Welcome to the second episode of "Summer Eats:  A Tappa Time Podcast."  In this limited podcast series, hosts (and brothers) AJ and Michael Tappa review food from various restaurants in the Quad-City region.  

In this first edition, The Tappas welcome fellow student Sierra and KALA General Manager David Baker (back for a second helping) to help review California Burrito, Bettendorf, Iowa, USA!

The opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and the guests, and not necessarily those of KALA Radio or St. Ambrose University.

]]> Tue, 06 Jun 2023 16:30:35 -0700 David Baker David Baker 2652 California, here we come!

Welcome to the second episode of "Summer Eats:  A Tappa Time Podcast."  In this limited podcast series, hosts (and brothers) AJ and Michael Tappa review food from various restaurants in the Quad-City region.  

In this first edition, The Tappas welcome fellow student Sierra and KALA General Manager David Baker (back for a second helping) to help review California Burrito, Bettendorf, Iowa, USA!

The opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and the guests, and not necessarily those of KALA Radio or St. Ambrose University.

]]> food No Summer Eats: Episode 1 (Mission BBQ) 1 1 1 1 Summer Eats: Episode 1 (Mission BBQ) full e5bd1d06-5bc9-421c-98dc-bde962de54a7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ede1c758 Do you have a big appetite?  Welcome to the first episode of "Summer Eats:  A Tappa Time Podcast."  In this limited podcast series, hosts (and brothers) AJ and Michael Tappa review food from various restaurants in the Quad-City region.  In this first edition, The Tappas welcome KALA General Manager David Baker to help review Mission BBQ, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

The opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and the guests, and not necessarily those of KALA Radio or St. Ambrose University.

]]> Do you have a big appetite?  Welcome to the first episode of "Summer Eats:  A Tappa Time Podcast."  In this limited podcast series, hosts (and brothers) AJ and Michael Tappa review food from various restaurants in the Quad-City region.  In this first edition, The Tappas welcome KALA General Manager David Baker to help review Mission BBQ, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

The opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and the guests, and not necessarily those of KALA Radio or St. Ambrose University.

]]> Wed, 31 May 2023 16:02:59 -0700 David Baker David Baker 3402 Do you have a big appetite?  Welcome to the first episode of "Summer Eats:  A Tappa Time Podcast."  In this limited podcast series, hosts (and brothers) AJ and Michael Tappa review food from various restaurants in the Quad-City region.  In this first edition, The Tappas welcome KALA General Manager David Baker to help review Mission BBQ, Davenport, Iowa, USA!

The opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and the guests, and not necessarily those of KALA Radio or St. Ambrose University.

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