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Today, I’m talking to Chef Gavin Kaysen. He’s the executive chef and owner of several Minneapolis hotspots, including Spoon and Stable, Bellecour Bakery, Demi, Socca, and Mara. Kaysen was a 2018 recipient of the prestigious James Beard Award for Best Chef.You’ll hear about his early love for his grandmother’s dishes, how they inspired him to…

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Today, I’m sharing a panel discussion dedicated to the art of perfect pizza. With me are Chef RobertAndreozzi from Marvin Pizza in Providence, RI, Chef Derrick Tung from Paulie Gee’s in Logan Square in Chicago, and Chef Demetri Mechelis from Martha Dear in Washington DC.You’ll hear how they first became interested in pizza-making, and they…

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This is the Best Chefs’ Stories episode of the ‘Flavors Unknown’ podcast, as we celebrate a milestone – episode 150 alongside, 100,000 episode downloads, and the one-year anniversary of my book, “Conversations Behind The Kitchen Door.” This special edition is a journey into the culinary world, highlighting big themes like Heritage and Influences, Childhood Memories,…

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Today, I’m featuring Talat Market and chef Parnass Savang. He’s the co-founder of Talat Market in Atlanta. As a first-generation Thai-American, he’s learned to blend his cultural background in the form of unique and flavorful dishes that he describes as Georgian Thai. You’ll hear about when he first fell in love with Thai food and…

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Today, I’m talking to chef Vikram Garg from UMI by Vikram Garg, located in Honolulu, Hawaii. Raised in India, Garg was trained in the French-style of culinary arts, providing him with the knowledge of classic techniques. With influences from Japan, the Middle East, Scandinavia, and Hawaii, he seamlessly merges international influences with the bounty of…

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Today, I’m talking to Grace Lin, author of Chinese Menu: The History, Myths, and Legends Behind Your Favorite Foods. In her book, Lin explores the fascinating stories behind some of the most common and delectable favorites of Chinese cuisine paired with vivid illustrations. You’ll hear how she came up with the idea for this unique…

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5  Providence Restaurants. Today, I’m sharing a panel discussion I had with 5 of Rhode Island’s finest culinary professionals at the Star Chef’s event in Providence. Chef Derek Wagner from Nick’s on Broadway in Providence, Chef Eric Brown from Thick Neck at The Dean Hotel in Providence, Chef Kevin O’Donnell from Giusto in New Port,…

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Today, I’m diving into the Bold Fork Books Chef Panel discussion, organized by co-owner Clementine Thomas, co-owner of the Bold Fork Books bookstore in Washington DC. Joining me are Chef Matt Conroy from Lutèce in DC and Chef Opie Crooks from FARM Hospitality Group in Savannah, Georgia. Listen in as these culinary professionals share their…

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In this captivating episode, we dive deep with the illustrious James Beard Award-nominated Chef Michael Gallina. At the helm of St. Louis’s Vicia restaurant, Michael crafts seasonal, vegetable-centric dishes, epitomized in his signature 3-course Farmers Feast. Journey with us as we explore Vicia’s underlying philosophy, the forces that continually reinvent its menu, and the core…