Episode Archives

Chef William Dissen on Cooking with Purpose

Today on Flavors Unknown, I’m talking with Chef William Dissen — chef, owner, and visionary behind The Market Place, a renowned 46-year-old farm-to-table restaurant in Asheville, North Carolina. Known for his Appalachian heritage and his fierce commitment to sustainability, Chef Dissen sees cooking not just as craft, but as daily activism. From beating Gordon Ramsay…

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From Pitmaster to Top Chef: Michelle Wallace’s BBQ Story

Today on Flavors Unknown, I sit down with Michelle Wallace — a trailblazing chef and pitmaster who has redefined what it means to cook with fire and soul in the world of Texas barbecue. From her roots in St. Louis to her rise in Houston’s culinary scene, Michelle has crafted a fearless voice in a…

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Hospitality Over Hype with Chef Fabio Trabocchi

In this episode of Flavors Unknown, I sit down with Chef Fabio Trabocchi, the Michelin-starred Italian chef and visionary restaurateur behind a growing empire of acclaimed restaurants including Fiola, Fiola Mare, Del Mar, Sfoglina, and Seta su Ilma. We dive into Fabio’s culinary roots in Italy’s Le Marche region, his early training under the legendary…

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Inside Miami Food Scene with Top Rising Stars

Today on Flavors Unknown, I’m sitting down with four incredible voices from the Miami food scene: Chef Karla Hoyos from Tacotomia Chef Ivan Barros from Magie Wine Garden Chef Carmen Ibarra from Atomica Mixologist Valentino Longo from ViceVersa In this episode, you’ll hear how these Miami culinary leaders are shaping the city’s vibrant food and…

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From Paletas to Pastry: Fany Gerson’s Journey

Today, I’m talking to Chef Fany Gerson. She is a cookbook author, James Beard nominee, and the owner of Fan Fan Doughnuts and La Newyorkina.You’ll hear about her culinary journey, from her childhood memories in Mexico City to her innovative in New York hotspots. She talks about the unique fusion of French techniques with Mexican…

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