"I first met Leslie Sbrocco more than 20 years ago. We were judges at a wine competition in Napa, and compared to some of my stuffier colleagues, Sbrocco was a breath of fresh air. She had a huge smile, a laugh that went on longer than a cabernet and a wry sense of humor. I remember thinking she belonged on TV."
"Turns out, so did KQED. Not long after, Sbrocco landed a role that would transform her into a Bay Area treasure and household name. Every week, as the host of "Check, Please! Bay Area," Sbrocco brings everyday people - not professional critics - around a table to talk about their favorite local restaurants. The concept sounds simple, but when the show first aired on Nov. 3, 2005, it was revolutionary. Yelp was still in its infancy."
"Over the past 20 years, "Check, Please! Bay Area" has won three regional Emmy Awards and a James Beard Foundation Media Award - and shined a light on nearly 850 independent local restaurants, through tumultuous times that included a major recession and a global pandemic. KQED is commemorating the show's 20th anniversary with programming that kicks off Thursday night."
Leslie Sbrocco has hosted Check, Please! Bay Area since its debut on Nov. 3, 2005, bringing everyday diners—not professional critics—together to discuss favorite local restaurants. The show attracted more than 58,000 weekly viewers and showcased nearly 850 independent restaurants over two decades. Check, Please! Bay Area won three regional Emmy Awards and a James Beard Foundation Media Award. The program helped restaurants through a major recession and a global pandemic. KQED marked the 20th anniversary with special programming featuring former and current Warriors players. Sbrocco is widely described as down-to-earth, energetic, and deeply committed, supported by a small production team.
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