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Breaking the Rules by Chef Andy Doubrava

June 7, 2022

Season 4

Episode 98

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In today’s episode, I talk to chef Andy Doubrava from Rustic Canyon Restaurant in Los Angeles, California. His unique style doesn’t depend on rules, but is more focused on...

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How Confidence Helped Top Chef Byron Gomez Figure Out His Cuisine

May 24, 2022

Season 4

Episode 97

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In today’s episode, I talk to Byron Gomez, one of the stars you might remember from Top Chef Season 18. Born in Costa Rica, he came to America as...

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Will Fung Brings His International Experiences to China Chilcano in D.C.

May 10, 2022

Season 4

Episode 96

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In today’s episode, I talk to Will Fung, head chef at China Chilcano in Washington, D.C. With his extensive cooking experience, plus an educational year spent learning the art...

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What Farm-to-Table Cooking Looks Like in the Mid Atlantic, by Opie Crooks

April 26, 2022

Season 4

Episode 95

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In today’s episode, I talk to Opie Crooks, chef at No Goodbyes at The Line Hotel located in DC. The restaurant honors the traditions of Mid Atlantic food culture,...

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Mexican, Spanish, and French Influences in Minneapolis, with Jorge Guzmán

April 12, 2022

Season 4

Episode 94

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In today’s episode, I talk to Jorge Guzman, a 2022 James Beard chef award finalist. He’s in charge of the culinary magic behind Petit Leon in Minneapolis, Sueño in...

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French-Japanese Influence in Honolulu, by Chris Kajioka

March 29, 2022

Season 4

Episode 93

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In today’s episode, I talk to Honolulu native, Chef Chris Kajioka. His French-Japanese inspired restaurant Miro Kaimuki and his more casual concept Papa Kurt’s have quickly become popular local...

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How to Eat Local with Style in a Neo Bistro, with Matt Conroy

March 15, 2022

Season 4

Episode 92

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In today’s episode, I talk to Matt Conroy, chef and partner at “neo bistro” Lutèce in Georgetown, Washington D.C. Previously of Michelin-starred Mexican restaurant Oxomoco in Brooklyn, he’s taken...

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On Changing the American Culinary Landscape, with Suzanne Goin

March 1, 2022

Season 4

Episode 91

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In today’s podcast episode, I talk to Chef Suzanne Goin, a Los Angeles native who has worked with Alice Waters at Chez Panisse. In 1998, she and business partner...

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The Cornerstone Ingredients of Japanese Cuisine, by Masako Morishita

February 15, 2022

Season 4

Episode 90

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In today’s episode, I talk to Masako Morishita, the creator of Otabe pop-up restaurant in Washington DC. Otabe specializes in Japanese comfort food, unique flavors that are exciting taste...