4 Influences that shaped Hawaii food culture, by Sheldon Simeon
In today’s episode, I welcome Chef Sheldon Simeon of Maui’s Tin Roof restaurant. After his success on Top Chef as a two-time finalist, he decided to commit his kitchen skills towards bringing the flavors of Hawaii to the masses. Through his restaurant and his...
How to explore a region through the lens of food, with Craig Laban
In today’s episode, I talk to Craig Laban, a restaurant critic and columnist for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Since falling into his satiating career reviewing restaurants, he’s made a name for himself (albeit undercover) exploring the unique flavors of the city. You’ll hear how Craig’s...
Tiffany Derry: Life-Changing Call & Culinary Journey
In today’s episode, I talk to Chef Tiffany Derry of Roots Chicken Shak and Roots Southern Table. From the comfort of these Dallas, Texas kitchens, she’s taken Southern food to new heights. Inspired by the dishes her family made when she was young, she...
A Dazzling Dining Experience for the 5 Senses, by Rikku O’Donnchü
In today’s episode, I talk to Chef Rikku Ó’Donnchü who’s currently responsible for the eye-catching, artfully plated dishes at Amorette in Lancaster, PA. His culinary credentials include having worked at Michelin starred restaurants such as Heston Blumenthal, Marco Pierre White and Thomas Keller. His...
How to Turn a Passion for Pies into a Successful Business, with Kat Gordon
After 13 years in business, Muddy’s Bake Shop has become a local favorite, built on the stilts of hands-on help and encouragement from Kate Gordon’s community. You’ll hear her optimistic and quirky personality come through as she talks about her experience opening a bakery...
Declan Horgan – Following the American Dream
Chef Declan Horgan talks about his life-changing decision to leave the emerald shores of Ireland to carve out a name for himself in America. His breakout role on Hell’s Kitchen and his engaging personality quickly helped him become a recognizable force within the US...
Junior Merino Defines Nuevo Latino Cuisine
From The Liquid Chef making cocktails to M Cantina in Dearborn, Michigan, Junior Merino is a chef, sommelier, and mixologist originally hailing from Puebla, Mexico. Through his food, guests find not only a wide variety of flavors, but an introduction to some of the...
François Payard – Living in the Future!
In today’s episode, you’ll hear from world renowned pastry chef, author, and culinary consultant François Payard. Born in Nice, he’s a third generation French pastry chef who’s worked in some of the biggest names in hospitality, including Le Bernardin (lebernardinny) and DANIEL (@restaurantdaniel) in...
Talking Hispanic Heritage Month with 3 Chefs in Austin
In celebration of the Hispanic Heritage Month and Hispanic food, today we’re welcoming three accomplished chefs from Austin, Texas with a Mexican heritage. Chef André Natira from the Fairmont Hotel, Chef Rick Lopez from La Condesa, and Chef Edgar Rico from Nixta Taqueria. They...
Alan Bergo – The Forager Chef
Minneapolis-based forager Alan Bergo is the author of The Forager Chef’s Book of Flora, a culinary companion to a forager’s field guide that highlights the beauty and flavors around us. You’ll hear how foraging gave him an appreciation for the whole vegetable, the most...
Erik Ramirez Revisits His Culinary Peruvian Heritage
Erik Ramirez is the creative culinary hit-maker behind New York restaurants Llama Inn and Llama San. In both locations, he explores the historical traditions of Peruvian cuisine, while simultaneously expanding it based on the seasons of New York. As a first generation American, his...
Erin Kanagy-Loux – The MacGyver of Pastry
Pastry Chef Erin Kanagy-Loux is a Brooklyn-based pastry Chef who grew up in Japan, Philadelphia, and Oregon. Building on the Pennsylvania-Dutch baking traditions of her family, she went on to study and teach in prestigious culinary institutions like Le Cordon Bleu and the French...