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In today’s podcast episode, I talk to Chef Suzanne Goin, a Los Angeles native who has worked with Alice Waters at Chez Panisse. In 1998, she and business partner Caroline Styne opened Lucques restaurant. In 2002, they followed up with a.o.c. and today, they recently opened two new hotel restaurant concepts: Caldo Verde and Cara…

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In today’s episode, I talk to Masako Morishita, the creator of Otabe pop-up restaurant in Washington DC. Otabe specializes in Japanese comfort food, unique flavors that are exciting taste buds in the capital city. Morishita has recently taken on the role of chef at Maxwellpark Wine Bar where she’s serving up pairing-friendly dishes like the…

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In today’s episode, I welcome Chef Sheldon Simeon of Maui’s Tin Roof restaurant. After his success on Top Chef as a two-time finalist, he decided to commit his kitchen skills towards bringing the flavors of Hawaii to the masses. Through his restaurant and his cookbook, Cook Real Hawai’i, his passion for these uncomplicated cultural staples…

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In today’s episode, I talk to Craig Laban, a restaurant critic and columnist for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Since falling into his satiating career reviewing restaurants, he’s made a name for himself (albeit undercover) exploring the unique flavors of the city.  You’ll hear how Craig’s career first began, and the perks and pitfalls of life as…

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In today’s episode, I talk to Chef Tiffany Derry of Roots Chicken Shak and Roots Southern Table. From the comfort of these Dallas, Texas kitchens, she’s taken Southern food to new heights. Inspired by the dishes her family made when she was young, she always felt that this cuisine deserved a place at the table….

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In today’s episode, I talk to Chef Rikku Ó’Donnchü who’s currently responsible for the eye-catching, artfully plated dishes at Amorette in Lancaster, PA. His culinary credentials include having worked at Michelin starred restaurants such as Heston Blumenthal, Marco Pierre White and Thomas Keller. His unique style focuses on ingredients that lead the creative process of…

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Chef Declan Horgan talks about his life-changing decision to leave the emerald shores of Ireland to carve out a name for himself in America. His breakout role on Hell’s Kitchen and his engaging personality quickly helped him become a recognizable force within the US culinary scene. You’ll hear what it was like working with celebrity…