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This conversation features a group of DC chefs, pastry chefs, and mixologists discussing their journeys in the culinary world during the Rising Star event in Washington, D.C. They share their personal stories, the passion that drives them, and the unique cultural influences that shape their culinary practices. The panel includes Chef Angel Barreto – Anju,…

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Today on Flavors Unknown, I’m talking with Matt Sartwell, owner of Kitchen Art and Letters in Manhattan. He shares insights on the evolving world of food books, the importance of niche markets, and the future of culinary literature. Discover how curated bookstores thrive in the digital age, the impact of diverse culinary cultures like Madagascar,…

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In this special episode of Flavors Unknown, Emmanuel Laroche sits down with the Ambassador of Madagascar, Lantosoa Rakotomalala, for a conversation recorded inside the Embassy of Madagascar in Washington, DC. On the day his new book A Taste of Madagascar is released, this discussion explores how Madagascar tells its story through food, biodiversity, and cultural…

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In this engaging conversation, a panel of Seattle chefs and mixologists discusses the evolving food scene in Seattle, particularly in the wake of the pandemic. They share their experiences of the Seattle Culinary Scene and navigating challenges such as rising food costs and minimum wage, while also highlighting the innovative spirit that has emerged, with…

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As many of you know, I’m in the middle of an exciting moment: the launch journey for my new book, A Taste of Madagascar.To celebrate—and to give myself the space this project deserves—I’m taking a short creative break from the regular Flavors Unknown format. Our usual chef interviews will resume in January 2026.Until then, the…

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In this special live episode of Flavors Unknown, host Emmanuel Laroche heads to Honolulu, Hawai‘i to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the StarChefs and Symrise partnership, with Hawaii’s Top Chefs. Gathered at the Culinary Institute of the Pacific, five of the island’s most innovative culinary voices — Roy Yamaguchi (Roy’s Restaurants, Eating House 1849), Chris…