Liam Mayclem
Liam is an Emmy award-winning host and a producer for CBS 5 TV’s Eye on The Bay, which airs nightly at 7 p.m. on KPIX.
Born in London to Irish parents, Liam Mayclem is an Irishman with an English accent.
Since the launch of the show in 2005 Liam has travelled to Australia, Canada and many major cities across America.
He has cooked with the world’s top chef’s; Thomas Keller, Tyler Florence, Martin Yan, Cat Cora and many more.
Every bit the music fan, Liam’s favorite event each year is The Grammys, which he covers for CBS 5.
He has interviewed music royalty: BB King, Ringo Starr, Sting, Tony Bennett and many more.
Well known for his “Cheap Eats” series, Liam loves to find as he puts it, “good nosh for cheap.”
“This is pants down the best gig in TV. I get paid to have fun and turn viewers on to the unique people and places around the Bay and beyond,” says Liam.
Liam’s broadcasting career began at the age of 16, reading cricket scores at County Sound Radio, Guildford in Southern England.
His TV career kicked into gear in 1989 when he joined Channel TV on the island of Jersey, UK as a News Announcer and reporter. He left the island in 1994 and ventured west to get a piece of the “American dream”.
First stop was TechTV as a show host. Then Liam landed at KRON 4 as the morning liveshot reporter from 2001 to 2005.
In his spare time, Liam enjoys live concerts, theater and enjoys venturing outdoors and exploring the Bay Area.
Liam is also expanding his bandwith with his new tasty KCBS segment Foodie Chap celebrating the Bay Area’s Chefs & Winemakers.
Hear the weekly Foodie Chap webcast here:
Liam is a keen fundraiser and has a few favorite charities; AIDS Emergency Fund, Project Open Hand and The Northern California Cancer Center.
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Eye On The Bay: Dining With A Twist – 2/17/12
Liam Mayclem ventures to some amazing restaurants each with their own twist.
Eye On The Bay: Unique Jobs – 2/15/12
Imagine if your job was so cool, it was the perfect conversation starter at any party.
Eye On The Bay: Counter Dining – 2/13/12
Liam and Thuy take us on a culinary tour of the Bay Area’s best spots to eat at the bar or counter.
Eye On The Bay: Chicken – 2/7/12
Breasts… legs… thighs… wings… yes that’s right, we’re talking CHICKEN!!!
Eye On The Bay: On The Sidelines – 2/2/12
Liam Mayclem and Thuy Vu take you on a VIP, all access tour of the Warriors Oracle Arena.
Eye On The Bay: Daytrip, Napa Riverfront – 1/26/12
We’re headed to wine country…but we’re staying away from the vineyards! Join us as we take a daytrip to explore the new and improved Napa Riverfront and downtown area.
Eye On The Bay: Cheap Eats, Staff Picks – 1/23/12
Liam Mayclem taps into the staff at CBS 5 to find great food around the Bay Area. From our interns, to news anchors, to the President and GM of CBS 5…we check out their picks
Foodie Chap: Farallon & Waterbar Restaurants, San Francisco
Emily has been Executive Pastry Chef at Farallon since 1997 when the restaurant opened. She has been Executive Pastry Chef of Waterbar since it’s opening in 2008…
Eye On The Bay: Tomales Bay Oyster Country – 1/16/12
In our trip to Tomales Bay we’ll explore the stunning beauty of this protected bay near Point Reyes and the unique oyster culture it has produced. We’ll introduce you to the families behind the oyster [...]
Eye On The Bay: Daytrip, San Jose – 1/12/12
Eye on the Bay is in San Jose at the San Pedro Square Market, exploring some of our favorite restaurants and showing what makes San Jose such a food destination. The San Pedro Square Market [...]
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