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Today, I’m talking to Chef Edgar Rico. He’s the creative force behind the magic at Nixta Taqueria, located in Austin, Texas. In 2022, Rico was bestowed with the prestigious James Beard Award Best Emerging Chef. The same year, he also made the Time Magazine list of 100 Most Influential People. You’ll hear about his culinary…

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Today, I’m talking to Chef Rick Lopez about Mexican cuisine. The recent James Beard Award nominee is the creative force behind La Condesa in Austin, Texas. He grew up in San Antonio and, through his food, honors the traditions of his Mexican heritage.  You’ll hear about his early start in the kitchen as he traces…

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Today, I’m talking to Chef Jacques Pépin, a veritable culinary superstar whose career spans over seven decades. From his early days working in his family’s restaurant in France, his love for cooking took him across the globe. His resume includes everything from serving as a presidential chef to receiving the Legion of Honor, France’s highest…

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Today, I’m thrilled to chat with Chef Jeff McInnis, the culinary genius behind Miami’s renowned restaurants such as Yardbird, Root & Bone, and Stiltsville Fish Bar. Discover how Chef McInnis, a James Beard Award nominee, infuses his southern heritage into every dish, creating an extraordinary fusion that captivates the palate. Join us as he shares…

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Today, I’m talking to Chef Derek Wagner, owner of Nicks  On Broadway in Providence, Rhode Island. He’s known for his philosophy of nose to tail cooking, his creative ability to transform whole animals into delicious, inspired dishes that ignite the taste buds while also reducing food waste. You’ll hear about his childhood memories, his unique…

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In today’s episode, we sit down with Chef Rob Rubba, the creative force behind the acclaimed restaurant Oyster Oyster in Washington, DC, and recent recipient of a James Beard Award. We discuss his South Jersey upbringing, his experiences working under renowned chefs like Gordon Ramsay and Guy Savoy, his time spent abroad, the opening of…