Best Garrett Bess Podcasts (2024)

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John Kimmich, The Alchemist Brewery 1:00:40

3d ago1:00:40

1:00:40

Join Garrett Bess, Host of Bike to Bites as he revisits the Burlington-Stowe, VT Episode and sits down with the owner of the Alchemist Brewery, John Kimmich. Take a sneak peek into how the world-famous Alchemist Brewery continues to lead the industry in sustainability practices. Garrett and Jason discuss the creation of the Alchemist, sustainabilit…

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Top Chef Winner Joe Flamm, Owner of Rosemary 1:02:02

7d ago1:02:02

1:02:02

Join Garrett Bess, Host of Bike to Bites as he revisits the Chicago, IL Episode and sits down with top chef winner and owner of Rosemary, Joe Flamm. Garrett and Joe discuss Joe's culinary journey, the inspiration behind is famous rosemary restaurant, and gives a sneak peak into his experience on top chef. Links Discussed: Sponsor | https://www.eplu…

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Tomer Blechman & Eli “Paperboy” Reed 1:05:49

12d ago1:05:49

1:05:49

Today, we're back in Brooklyn for an all-BK episode. First, we sit down with Tomer Blechman, chef and owner of multiple restaurants. He shares stories about growing up in his grandma's kitchen, building community through his restaurants, juggling multiple operations, and creating a family-friendly space with live music on Sunday evenings. Next, we …

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Delco Rose Hoagies & The Immaculates 43:24

19d ago43:24

43:24

On this episode, Darin chats with fellow Philadelphian Josh Agran, who you might know from the legendary band, Paint It Black. Josh is also the founder of Delco Rose Hoagies, a pop-up in Los Angeles, serving Philadelphia-style hoagies. They chat about how Josh started the business, his quest to find the perfect bread, and the music he enjoys while …

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Garrett Bess (Bike to Bites) & Moira Smiley 50:09

26d ago50:09

50:09

On today’s episode, Darin sits down with Garrett Bess, the host of Bike to Bites, coming back for its second season on EarthxTV. Garrett shares his love of the open road, his journey into international food tv production and what he loves to think about when he’s on his custom bike. Then it's a dive into the archive from a live performance with Moi…

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Mandy and Kirsten Dixon & Luna and Ursus (Live) 59:49

1M ago59:49

59:49

For episode six-hundred, Darin is up in Homer, Alaska for a special food and music roundtable. Joining him from the culinary side is Mandy & Kirsten Dixon, one of the legendary families of The Last Frontier, who share their stories about farming up north, putting Alaskan cuisine on the map, and bringing the community together. They are joined on th…

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Jason Williams, The Well at Jordan's Farm 48:12

1M ago48:12

48:12

Join Garrett Bess, Host of Bike to Bites as he revisits the Portland, ME Episode and sits down with Chef Jason Williams from The Well at Jordan's Farm. Explore this hidden gem and the true definition of a farm-to-table restaurant. Garrett and Jason discuss his culinary journey, creative menu, and the importance of supporting local businesses. Links…

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Katherine Lewin (Big Night) & NO ICE 1:23:40

1M ago1:23:40

1:23:40

Darin sits down with Katherine Lewin, the founder of the store Big Night and the author of the upcoming cookbook Big Night, which is all about dinners, parties and dinner parties. He talks to Katherine about the opening of her store, how you don't need to be perfect to throw a dinner party, and what she puts on her playlist for a night of having fr…

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Jess Damuck (health nut) & TOMI 1:24:45

2M ago1:24:45

1:24:45

Darin welcomes Jess Damuck back to the show to celebrate her new book health nut which is currently out on Abrams. They chat about the journey from the first book to the second book, the vibrations she finds in food, creating a community around her, and some of the music that pops up in the pages. Then it is a dip into the archives for one of our f…

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Sasha Zabar (Glace) & Prima 1:22:03

2M ago1:22:03

1:22:03

Today we are talking with Sasha Zabar, from the legendary Zabar family and owner of Glace, one of the most exciting new ice cream shops in New York City. We talk about growing up in his family’s grocery store, his heading out to hospitality school, and him coming back into the family fold to start his own business with his dad and brother. Then it'…

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Celebrity Chef David Burke 49:46

2M ago49:46

49:46

Today's episode features Jersey-native, celebrity chef, @chefdavidburke We discuss everything from his humble beginnings to his advice for those just starting out - and of course his creative, whimsical spin on dining. Like his COUCH POTATOES - and no, we don't mean people glued to the TV! You'll have to tune in to find out all about it! Links Disc…

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Dan Kluger & Matt Costa 1:14:39

2M ago1:14:39

1:14:39

We're hitting both coasts for this week’s episode, kicking things off in New York City with Chef Dan Kluger. We talk about him cutting his teeth in the local culinary scene, him opening up his first restaurant, and what it's like to open in Hudson Yards. Then we dip into the archives for a performance from Matt Costa at Dangerbird Studios in LA. Ma…

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Hanna Raskin (The Food Section) & Kid Wave 1:06:28

2M ago1:06:28

1:06:28

Today we sit down with Hanna Raskin, the editor and publisher of The Food Section, an incredible indie food publication/newsletter that covers the American South. We talk about her journey in the world of editorial writing, her time as a restaurant reviewer, and how the south is tied together by food. Then it's a deep dip into the archives back to …

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Snacky Tunes Salon: Majordōmo & Pijja Palace (Live at ChowNow) 33:28

2M ago33:28

33:28

Join us for another live recording of Snacky Tunes Salon from the ChowNow HQ in Culver City. For this roundtable, Darin chatted with Corporate Chef of Momofuku, Jude Parra-Sickels, and Pijja Palace’s owner, Avish Naran, about the direct connection between food and sports. Snacky Tunes: Music is the Main Ingredient, Chefs and Their Music (Phaidon), …

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Fire The Menu & Hatis Noit (Live) 1:29:06

3M ago1:29:06

1:29:06

We have an all new episode today, and we are so excited to be kicking it off with two of our good friends, Antonio Diaz and Casey Felton, who launched a Kickstarter for their new series Fire The Menu. We chat about the current landscape of cooking shows, how they met, and what they hope to do and say with their new show. Then we head to London, whe…

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Cody Pruitt (Libertine) & Champion Chills 1:24:06

3M ago1:24:06

1:24:06

This week we head over to New York to chat with the beverage director and managing partner at one of the city's best new bars, Libertine. That's right, we're sitting down with Cody Pruitt to chat with him about his love for the city, him coming up in the culinary scene, how food played a big role for him in his childhood, and what it means to open …

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Kat Turner (Highly Likely) & Rid of Me 1:17:18

3M ago1:17:18

1:17:18

Darin heads to Highland Park to chat with Kat Turner, chef and partner of Highly Likely. She shares her story of being a personal chef, doing laundry for the Smashing Pumpkins in Tokyo, and building her community around regulars. Then we head to our hometown, Philadelphia, to chat with Mike McGuiness, who plays guitar in Rid of Me and runs Knife Hi…

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Tyler Akin & HEIDEMANN 1:17:21

3M ago1:17:21

1:17:21

Darin heads over to the east coast today for a chat with Tyler Akin, Chef and Founder of Form-Function Hospitality. They talk about Tyler’s culinary adventures up & down the eastern seaboard, his mentoring of the next generation of chefs, and how he supported the culinary community during the pandemic. Then it’s a dip into the archives when we were…

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Chef's Table at Brooklyn Fare & Håbe 1:30:17

4M ago1:30:17

1:30:17

We are heading back to Brooklyn today to chat with Max Natmessnig and Marco Prins, the new Co-Executive Chefs at The Chef's Table at Brooklyn Fare. They were given the reigns to the legendary tasting menu and have taken it to new heights. It is a fantastic chat about their start in Europe and how they met on the line, and the responsibility they fe…

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Quarter Sheets & Wilderado 1:18:50

4M ago1:18:50

1:18:50

This week Darin chats with Aaron and Hannah of one of our favorite pop ups turned permanent, Quarter Sheets. We chat about the cute story of how they met, how they pivoted during the pandemic, and the vibe they put together every night at their restaurant. Then it’s a classic performance from the archives from one of our favorite midwest trios, Wil…

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Holey Grail Donuts & Snacktime (Live) 1:18:36

4M ago1:18:36

1:18:36

We are kicking things off in Kauai with founder and chief business officer of Holey Grail Donuts, Hana Dreiling, who started the business with her brother, Nile, in a trailer in Hawaii back in 2017. We talk about how they use local ingredients to change up the take on the classic treat, how the lines stretch for an hour, how they provide live music…

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Mike Rodgers, Master Mechanic 1:10:11

4M ago1:10:11

1:10:11

Join Garrett Bess, Host of Bike to Bites as he gears up for Season 2 with master mechanic, Mike Rogers. Explore the world of essential tools and equipment crucial for the road ahead. From mechanical must-haves to insider tips, Garrett and Mike dissect the preparations that set the stage for an exciting new season of culinary adventures on two wheel…

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John Harrison, CEO of Parlee Cycles 1:04:39

4M ago1:04:39

1:04:39

Host Garrett sits down with John Harrison, CEO of Parlee Cycles to discuss the custom bikes built for season 2 of Bike to Bites. Links Discussed: Sponsor | https://www.eplus.com Bike to Bites Website | https://biketobites.com Podcast website | https://biketobitespodcast.com Bike to Bites Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/biketobites.tv/ Garrett…

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A Look Back at Season 1 of the TV Series Bike To Bites 52:37

5M ago52:37

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Garrett Bess, Host of Bike to Bites sits down with Producer Jon Crowley, to recap Season 1. They'll take the audience though a fun journey back through the amazing cities, incredible restaurants and chefs, and even reveal some behind the scenes moments that made Season 1 such a great success. https://www.instagram.com/biketobites.tv https://www.bik…

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Amiga Amore & OddKidOut 1:15:27

4M ago1:15:27

1:15:27

Darin sits down with the owners of one of his favorite new restaurants in Los Angeles, Amiga Amore. Co-owners Chef Danielle Duran-Zecca and Alessandro Zecca opened up this Highland Park neighborhood spot, serving up their own genre of Mexitalian food. They chat about their time cooking in New York, their move back to LA, and the music & comfort tha…

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Meetinghouse & Jocelyn Mackenzie 1:24:29

5M ago1:24:29

1:24:29

This week we're heading back to Darin’s hometown of Philadelphia to chat with Colin McFadden and Chef Drew DiTomo, two of the founders of the new restaurant / bar / tap room, Meetinghouse. It is a beautifully designed space and they chat about that design, why they wanted to open up a spot in Philadelphia, what it means to carry on the legacy of be…

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Angelo Sosa & Frances Rose 1:06:53

5M ago1:06:53

1:06:53

Today we are sitting down with chef Angelo Sosa whose new restaurant Kembara just opened in Phoenix at the end of last year. We talk about his time cooking in New York, his travels all over the world, and his obsessive nature when it comes to the playlists at all of his restaurants. Then it's a dive into the archives where we sit down with Frances …

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Fermín Núñez & Native Sun 1:15:59

5M ago1:15:59

1:15:59

We are kicking off 2024 with our good buddy Fermín Núñez, who you may know from Este, Suerte, and Bar Toti if you've been to Austin. He's a great chef and an even better guy. We talk about his childhood in Mexico, learning how to cook when he came to the states, and what brought him back to Austin after his travels in Europe. Then we head into the …

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Bill Addison & Nadia Sirota 1:29:31

6M ago1:29:31

1:29:31

For this year’s season finale, Darin sits down with Bill Addison, the LA Times Restaurant Critic, for a look back on the year that was 2023. They chat about the stories that the culinary scene shared, the evolution of new restaurants, and the 101 Best Restaurant List that just came out. Then we head into the archives for a performance from Nadia Si…

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Steve Schwartz (Art of Tea) and Starchild & The New Romantic 1:05:06

6M ago1:05:06

1:05:06

On today’s episode, Dairn sits down with Steve Schwartz, the Founder, CEO, and Master Tea Blender at Art of Tea. They have an incredibly insightful conversation about Steve's travels around the world, how he started hand mixing tea in his living room, and how he has shared his vision of what tea can bring to people all over the world. After the bre…

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Vin Mon Lapin & Saunder Jurriaans (Live) 1:18:21

6M ago1:18:21

1:18:21

Today, Darin heads to his homeland of Montreal to sit down with two of his favorite people, Vanya Filipovic & Marc-Olivier Frappier of Vin Mon Lapin. They talk about their time in the local food scene, how they met, and what it means to be the number one restaurant in Canada. Then it's a live performance from Saunder Jurriaans, whose new album, Pha…

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Adam Keita (Daughter) and Desert Sharks 1:04:04

7M ago1:04:04

1:04:04

Today we are chatting with Adam Keita, one of the owners of Daughter, a cafe, coffee shop, wine bar in Brooklyn. We chat about the social pact that all New Yorkers agree to when living in the city, his time spent as a barista in some of the great cafes of New York, and how he went from a barista to a business owner. Then it's a deep dip into the ar…

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Thanksgiving Throwback! Episode 209 with Mom Bresnitz & A Bunch of Dead People 1:01:21

7M ago1:01:21

1:01:21

This week we're throwing it all the way back to Thanksgiving 2014 when Momma Bresnitz called into the show. Darin, Greg, and Mom (Gloria) have a wonderful conversation about the traditional family Thanksgiving, including Mom's culinary background and timeline for the turkey day prep. She gives the guys full disclosure on how she pulls together the …

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Alex Kemp (My Loup) and Miami Drive 1:13:16

7M ago1:13:16

1:13:16

Darin dips into Philadelphia to chat with Alex Kemp, the Chef and Co-Owner of My Loup. They chat about Alex’s culinary adventures across Montreal, San Francisco, New York, and eventually the City of Brotherly Love. They talk about his restaurant, which recently was on Eater’s best new restaurants in America, the work that he's done with his partner…

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Shin’s Pizza & Alex Rose 1:11:40

7M ago1:11:40

1:11:40

Today Darin sits down with Shin Irvin and Melissa López of Cypress Park’s Shin’s Pizza, Creative Partner and Chef & Partner of the restaurant, respectively. These two, along with Last Word Hospitality, have created a deeply personal Pizza spot serving up East Coast style slices. Shin chats about growing up in Philly, how Melissa beautifully created…

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Benjamin Brown (Porchlight) & GABI 55:57

7M ago55:57

55:57

Today Darin sits down with Benjamin Brown, the beverage director at Porchlight. We talk about the parallels between his love of music and bartending, his entry into the New York bar scene, and how he worked his way up to be the beverage director at Porchlight. Then it's a dip into the archives as are joined by the incredible team behind the legenda…

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Kitchenette (Sophie McNally) & The Winstons 1:08:01

8M ago1:08:01

1:08:01

On today's episode, Darin welcomes restaurant royalty, Sophie McNally, who is the Founder and CEO of Kitchenette. We talk about growing up in the New York restaurant scene, her eventual move to the West Coast and the founding and incredible mission behind her company Kitchenette. Then it's a dive deep into the archives for a performance from the ga…

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Kate Miller Spencer (Cherry Bombe) & She Keeps Bees 1:04:33

8M ago1:04:33

1:04:33

Darin welcomes the CEO of Cherry Bombe, Kate Miller Spencer, to chat about the brand’s recently launched WeFunder which is currently in the community round. They talk about how digital media has been shifting into the physical side to support the community's wants and desires, how to marry the business side with the content side, and what the futur…

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Salad Pizza Wine (Elena) & 3 Question Marks 1:15:23

8M ago1:15:23

1:15:23

This week we are dialing into two of our favorite cities, Montreal and New York, to chat with Stephanie Mercier Voyer & Ryan Gray, the co-authors of Salad Pizza Wine, the delicious cookbook from the team behind Elena. We chat about how they incorporated both the recipes and mission of the restaurant into the book, how they have found balance togeth…

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Brad Metzger (LA Chef Con) & Bad Girlfriends 1:07:59

9M ago1:07:59

1:07:59

We welcome Brad Metzger, founder of BMRS and LA Chef Con, for a fun chat about his decades' long work in the restaurant industry and the upcoming conference. Celebrating its fourth iteration, the event takes place on October 30th and features some of our favorite chefs in the city. Brad also shares his deep love of reggae and a special playlist tha…

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Snacky Tunes Salon Live at ChowNow with Yangban & Freedman’s 1:02:04

9M ago1:02:04

1:02:04

We are so excited to be sharing our second edition of Snacky Tunes Salon, our live food and round-table event, hosted by ChowNow at their incredible headquarters in Culver City. Held the Monday in between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, we brought in two of our favorite Jewish restaurants, Yangban and Freedman’s, for discussion about Jewish food, wha…

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Marianne Fabre-Lanvin (Souleil) & Sonny & The Sunsets (Live) 1:23:01

9M ago1:23:01

1:23:01

For this episode of Snacky Tunes we head across the pond to France and Greece for an all-new episode! First up, we speak with Marianne Fabre-Lanvin, co-founder of Souleil Wines, about growing up in the South of France, cooking with her Grandma, and how her company is helping to clean up the beaches of the world. Then Sonny of Sonny & The Sunsets si…

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Natalie Webb (Cafecita Coffee) & Beshken 1:09:19

9M ago1:09:19

1:09:19

Darin sits down with Natalie Webb, the Founder and Executive Director of Cafecita Coffee, her women owned roastery, who also works with women owned coffee farms and women farmers from all around the world. Over a hot cup, she talks to him about her global adventures as a teenager, her work as a human rights advocate, and her eventual move into the …

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Emmeline Zhao (Silver Apricot) & Senri Oe (Live) 1:22:54

9M ago1:22:54

1:22:54

Welcome to the Fall 2023 Season of Snacky Tunes! We are coming back fresh and with an all new episode. First up, we chat with Emmeline Zhao, the managing partner & sommelier of the Silver Apricot in New York City. We talk about her growing up in Chapel Hill, North Carolina and Shanghai, what brought her into the restaurant world, and the stories sh…

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Ami Ami & Tall Juan 1:04:07

11M ago1:04:07

1:04:07

This week, on the last episode of the summer, Darin sits down with Woody Hambrecht & Ross Dawkins of Ami Ami to chat about their gorgeously designed, beautifully tasting wine. We chat about how they met, their road to launch, and how they are planning for the future. Then we dip into the archives for a Ramones meets Elvis vibe with a performance fr…

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Darina Garland (Ooni) & Prima 1:22:29

11M ago1:22:29

1:22:29

It’s summertime in Scotland as Darin sits down with Ooni co-founder and co-owner, Darina Garland. They have a great chat about her belief in family, community, the shows she’s seen this summer (Hello Dolly, Willie and Beyoncé), and how the future of the company is being shaped with an eye on environmentalism. Then we dig deep into the archives for …

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Philip Speer (Comedor Run Club) & Bernadette 1:18:22

11M ago1:18:22

1:18:22

Darin welcomes back our good friend, Philip Speer, to chat about life, running, and his work in the culinary community. Since we last chatted, he has opened the critically acclaimed Comedor, launched his own run club, and become a national advocate for mental health in the F&B space. We talk about the importance of having your own clubhouse, focusi…

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Tsubaki & OTOTO and Grim Streaker 1:06:31

11M ago1:06:31

1:06:31

This week we are hanging right off of Sunset, sitting down with Charles Namba and Courtney Kaplan of Tsubaki & OTOTO. We talk about their recent James Beard win, how they met during their time in the restaurant scene in New York, and what guests can expect to hear on a Tuesday night at the bar. Then we head into the archives for a frenetic, punk, j…

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Sarah Thompson (Casa Playa) & Cassandra Jenkins 1:12:49

11M ago1:12:49

1:12:49

Happy July Fourth Weekend! We head to Las Vegas for this week's episode, where we sit down with executive Chef Sarah Thompson, who oversees Casa Playa at the Wynn Las Vegas. We talk about her time in New York, her discovery of cooking Mexican food at Cosme, and what brought her out to Las Vegas. Then it's a dive into the archives, all the way back …

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Amelie Kang (MáLà Project) & Dead Stars 1:09:14

12M ago1:09:14

1:09:14

On this episode of Snacky Tunes, Darin makes moves to Manhattan to chat with Amelie Kang about her delicious, dry pot restaurant, Málà Project. She shares her stories of growing up in Tangshan, China, making her way to the CIA in New York, and how Grandma still knows best in the kitchen. Then it’s a dip into the archives when Dead Stars visited the…

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