Podcast Episodes

Chef Roberto Alcocer on Valle & Mexican Fine Dining

In this episode of Flavors Unknown, I sit down with Chef Roberto Alcocer, the visionary behind two bold culinary concepts: Malva in Baja California, and Valle, the first Michelin-starred restaurant in Oceanside, California. Born in Mexico City, Roberto’s journey is anything but traditional—his story...

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Inside Tamasha: Chef Bhavin Chhatwani’s Journey

In this episode of Flavors Unknown, I sit down with Chef Bhavin Chhatwani, the visionary Executive Chef behind Tamasha Modern Indian in Raleigh, North Carolina. Recognized as a James Beard Foundation “Emerging Chef” semifinalist, Bhavin is boldly reshaping the narrative around Indian food in...

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Orujo Chef Carlos Portela Breaks All the Rules

IThis week on Flavors Unknown, I travel to San Juan, Puerto Rico to speak with Chef Carlos Portela, the visionary behind Orujo Taller de Gastronomía — a genre-defying restaurant where there’s no printed menu, no scripted experience, and no boundaries between kitchen and guest....

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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....

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Lisa Dahl on Food, Loss & Building Legacy

In this episode of Flavors Unknown, I sit down with Chef Lisa Dahl, one of the most influential figures in Arizona’s culinary landscape. A self-taught chef and resilient entrepreneur, Lisa shares how an unimaginable personal tragedy led her from San Francisco to Sedona—and eventually...

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Tony Nguyen Talks Vietnamese Roots & Fine Dining

In this episode of Flavors Unknown, I sit down with Chef Tony Nguyen, the Executive Chef behind the acclaimed Crustacean Restaurant in Beverly Hills—an upscale destination redefining Modern Asian cuisine with elegance and innovation. Born and raised in St. Louis to a Vietnamese family,...

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Inside MW Restaurant with Wade & Michelle Ueoka

Today on Flavors Unknown, we head to Honolulu to meet the culinary duo behind one of Hawaii’s most celebrated dining destinations: Chef Wade Ueoka and Pastry Chef Michelle Karr-Ueoka of MW Restaurant. Their menu is a vibrant tapestry of Hawaii’s multicultural influences, showcasing local...

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NYC Chef Panel on Bold Flavors and Reinvention

Recorded live at Phoenix Palace during NYC StarChefs Rising Stars. Sponsored by Symrise. In this special episode of Flavors Unknown, we head to New York City for a dynamic roundtable with four of the most exciting names in the city's food and beverage scene:...

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