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Join us today as we explore the compelling narrative of Chef Mike Carter at Down North Pizza in North Philadelphia, where his passion for culinary innovation and social entrepreneurship takes center stage. As a chef who has navigated the journey from incarceration to leading one of Philly’s best pizza restaurants, Mike’s story is a profound…

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Today I’m talking to Chef Aaron Bludorn. Born in Minneapolis and raised in the Pacific Northwest, he’s known for his refined and personal style. He’s the creative force behind Bludorn Restaurant and Navy Blue, both located in Houston, Texas. You’ll hear about his youthful excursions catching fish in Seattle and his experiences working in some…

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Today I’m talking to Chef Nina Compton, a James Beard award-winning chef based in New Orleans,Louisiana. She’s the owner and creative mind behind Compère Lapin and Bywater American Bistro. You’ll hear about her experience on Season 11 of Top Chef, – Saint Lucian roots What you’ll learn from Nina Compton Chef Nina Conpton’s  unique and…

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This episode is the recording of the SXSW 2024 panel discussion I moderated with local chefs in Austin at a live SXSW event called Global Bites, Local Delights: How Immigrant Flavors Are Shaping the U.S. Food Scene. I’m joined by Chef Tavel Bristol-Joseph from Emmer & Rye Hospitality Group, Chef Edgar Rico from Nixta Taqueria,…

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Today, I’m talking to Chef Simone Tong of the restaurant Zoe Tong in Austin. Her cross-cultural upbringing exposed her to many flavors throughout Asia, informing a blending of influences that resulted in a style uniquely her own.You’ll hear about her early food influences, from street foods in China to her days working in her mother’s…

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Today, I’m talking to chef Jose Carles, the creative mind behind Venice’s newest restaurant, Si! Mon. Carles is originally from Panama, where he ran Donde Jose and currently operates Fonda Lo Que Hay in bustling Panama City. You’ll hear about his early start in the kitchen and the encouragement his family provided to get him…

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Today, I’m talking to chef Rico Torres from Mixtli in San Antonio, TX. Born and raised in El Paso, the vast desert landscapes helped inspire his creativity. His proximity to the border of Mexico fed his love for south of the border culinary traditions, made evident through the food he dishes up at Mixtli. You’ll…

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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…