Canadians in California

On this episode of the California Now Podcast, host Soterios Johnson discusses why the Golden State is the perfect place for aspiring creatives with four notable Canadian expats.

First, Johnson talks with Janet Zuccarini, owner of the acclaimed restaurant Felix in Venice Beach. The Toronto-born restaurateur breaks down the dishes she loves and names some of the many A-list diners who frequent her Abbot Kinney eatery. Zuccarini also discusses where she likes to dine in Los Angeles, as well as a handful of her favorite California road-trip stops up the coast.

Next, Johnson chats with Eric Bauza, Emmy-winning voice actor who specializes in characters like Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, and Tweety. Bauza gives Johnson a live sampling of some of the iconic voices he can produce and recounts behind-the-scenes stories featuring the likes of LeBron James and Mark Hamill.

Finally, Johnson speaks with Jason Couse and Wes Marskell of the alt-pop band The Darcys. Couse and Marskell give a live performance of two songs, “Trouble Found Me” and “Washed Away.” The pair talk music, list some of their favorite spots in L.A.’s vast food scene, and share what prompted them to relocate to the Golden State. 

GUESTS

Janet Zuccarini, owner of Felix

Eric Bauza, Emmy award-winning voice actor

Jason Couse and Wes Marskell of the alt-pop duo The Darcys

RESOURCES

Janet Zuccarini is the restaurateur behind Felix in Abbot Kinney, as well as the CEO and founder of Gusto 54 Restaurant Group.

Felix

Los Angeles

Venice

Abbot Kinney

Gjelina

Stella

West Hollywood

Nobu Malibu

Los Leones Trail

Malibu

Saffy's

Bavel

n/naka

n/soto

Big Sur

Taqueria Santa Cruz Express

San Luis Obispo

Treebones Resort

McWay Falls

Bixby Bridge

Post Ranch Inn

Sierra Mar

Esalen Institute

Alila Ventana Big Sur

Big Sur Bakery

Eric Bauza is an Emmy-winning voice actor known for voicing Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, and Tweety, among many others.

Burbank

Sherman Oaks

Van Nuys

Fryman Canyon Park

Iroha Sushi

Casa Vega

Le Petit Trois le Valley

Boneyard Bistro

Jason Couse and Wes Marskell are the musical duo The Darcys.

The Darcys

“Trouble Found Me”

“Washed Away”

Echo Park

Silver Lake

Echo Park Lake

Lowboy

Monty's Good Burger

Guisados

Dayglow

Griffith Park

Bestia

Dunsmoor

Verdugo Mountains

The Viper Lounge

The Rainbow Room

Santa Monica

Melrose Trading Post

Rose Bowl Flea Market

Woodcat Coffee

Eightfold

El Matador Beach

Point Dume State Beach

The Heights Deli

ABOUT THE HOST

Soterios Johnson, formerly the local host of National Public Radio’s Morning Edition on radio station WNYC, moved from New York City to Davis in 2016. By combining his journalistic instincts with his personal curiosity, Johnson uses the California Now Podcast platform to develop a deeper understanding of his adopted home.