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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…

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In this special episode of Flavors Unknown, recorded during StarChefs Rising Stars Houston and presented in partnership with Symrise Food & Beverage North America, I’m taking you behind the scenes with Houston chefs and mixologists who are defining what makes Houston a top U.S. food city. Joining me are five of the city’s most influential…

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Cleveland Food Scene. Today on Flavors Unknown, I sit down with five dynamic culinary voices who are reshaping perceptions of Cleveland and Detroit’s food and drink scenes.This panel was recorded during StarChefs Rising Stars in Cleveland, and wouldn’t have been possible without the support of Symrise Food & Beverage North America. My guests include:🍕 Chef…