Best The Chefs Without Restaurants Network Podcasts (2024)

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German Heritage Baking: Preserving Tradition with Heidrun Metzler 38:20

1h ago38:20

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Send us a text In this episode, Chris Spear chats with Heidrun Metzler, a passionate baker and author of German Heritage Baking. With recipes that include everything from Apple Strudel to Black Forest Cake, Heidrun's cookbook is a true labor of love that has been over ten years in the making. She dives into her family's baking legacy and her journe…

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Exploring Cookie History and Recipes with Ben Mims, Author of Crumbs 55:29

6d ago55:29

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Send us a text In this episode, Chris Spear chats with cookbook author Ben Mims about his new book, Crumbs. The conversation delves into the cultural history of cookies, what defines a cookie, and Ben's research process for compiling recipes from around the world. They discuss holiday cookie exchanges, ingredient nuances, and advice for aspiring co…

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Big Changes Ahead: What’s Next for Chefs Without Restaurants 5:27

21d ago5:27

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Send us a text In this solo episode, host Chris Spear shares some exciting updates and future plans for the Chefs Without Restaurants podcast. As the show approaches its 250th episode and five-year anniversary, Chris reflects on the incredible journey and announces a brief hiatus to focus on a new project. You'll learn about his upcoming podcast, P…

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The Art of Sandwich Making with Owen Han: From Viral Videos to a New Cookbook 37:10

21d ago37:10

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Send us a text In this episode of Chefs Without Restaurants, host Chris Spear talks with Owen Han, viral content creator and sandwich aficionado. With a new cookbook titled Stacked about to launch, Owen shares his journey from making his first food video to building a social media following of over six million fans across TikTok and Instagram. They…

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Dan Richer (Razza Pizza Artigianale; Jersey City, NJ) on Craft, Obsession, and Live-Fire Cooking (part of our Chefs on Fire series) 1:39:10

23d ago1:39:10

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Dan Richer, the wonderfully obsessed pizzaiolo behind New Jersey's acclaimed Razza Pizza Artigianale, is a longtime friend of the pod. But he's never shared his full story and how he came to love and be consumed with the making of pizza here ... until now. On this episode, Dan and Andrew commandeer the upstairs office at Razza, and Dan shares it al…

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Mastering Baking, Blogging and Photography with Broma Bakery's Sarah Fennel 57:37

27d ago57:37

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Send us a text In this episode of Chefs Without Restaurants, Chris Spear speaks with Sarah Fennel, the founder of Broma Bakery and author of the new cookbook Sweet Tooth. What began as a simple creative outlet during her college years has now become a widely successful platform that combines her love for baking, photography, and blogging. Sarah sha…

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Ashley Christensen (Raleigh, NC) on How She Started Cooking and Where Restaurant Concepts Come From 1:10:06

29d ago1:10:06

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After years of trying, Ashley Christensen and Andrew were finally able to orchestrate an in-person interview this past spring at The Chef Conference in Philadelphia. Unsurprisingly, it was well worth the wait: Ashley opens up about the role of music and food in her childhood, the college dinner parties that sparked her eventual commitment to the pr…

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Chef David Burke on Creativity, Craftsmanship and Culinary Innovation 33:09

1M ago33:09

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Send us a text In this episode of Chefs Without Restaurants, host Chris Spear sits down with renowned chef David Burke, a trailblazer in modern American cuisine. Burke discusses his journey from a young chef leading kitchens in New York City to building a restaurant empire and pioneering culinary innovations like his patented dry-aging process. The…

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Balancing Passion, Profit, and Culinary Innovation in the Restaurant Industry with Chef Michael Gulotta 56:04

1M ago56:04

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Send us a text In this episode of Chefs Without Restaurants, host Chris Spear talks with Chef Michael Gulotta, the chef-owner behind New Orleans hotspots MoPho, Maypop, and the newly opened Italian restaurant, Tana. Michael shares his journey from attending culinary school to working at Restaurant August, and eventually opening his own restaurants.…

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Reimagining Hungarian Cuisine with Chef Jeremy Salamon of Agi’s Counter 47:45

2M ago47:45

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Send us a text In this episode of Chefs Without Restaurants, host Chris Spear sits down with Jeremy Salamon, the talented chef behind Agi’s Counter in Brooklyn and author of the newly released cookbook, Second Generation. Jeremy, a second-generation Hungarian Jew, has made waves in the culinary world, earning accolades like a James Beard Award nomi…

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From Punk Drummer to Vegan Private Chef: Aaron Elliott’s Culinary Journey 58:04

2M ago58:04

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Send us a text In this episode of Chefs Without Restaurants, host Chris Spear speaks with Aaron Elliott, a vegan chef with a unique background in punk music. Aaron shares his journey from being a drummer in various bands to becoming a private chef for high-profile clients like Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker and director James Cameron. In addition …

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Exploring Landrace Heirloom Grains & Sustainable Farming | Glenn Roberts of Anson Mills 1:21:26

2M ago1:21:26

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Send us a text In this episode of Chefs Without Restaurants, Chris Spear is joined by Glenn Roberts, the founder of Anson Mills, a company renowned for its dedication to preserving landrace crops and advancing sustainable farming practices. Glenn shares his fascinating journey from a career in restaurant design and management to becoming a passiona…

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Stephanie Izard (Girl and the Goat & others, Chicago and Los Angeles) on Eclecticism, Career Decisions, and Live-Fire Cooking (part of our Chefs on Fire series) 1:19:52

3M ago1:19:52

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For the past two decades, Stephanie Izard has steadily amassed a stellar culinary and hospitality career as a chef and restaurateur. First introduced to a national audience when she won Season 4 of Top Chef, which she immediately followed with her first restaurant, Chicago's Girl and the Goat. The instantaneous and overwhelming success of that rest…

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The Business of Food Content Creation with Preppy Kitchen’s John Kanell 15:42

3M ago15:42

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Send us a text In this episode of Chefs Without Restaurants, Chris Spear continues his conversation from last week with John Kanell of Preppy Kitchen. Part 1 of their conversation can be found here. John's a former middle school teacher turned cooking personality, and currently has more than 10 million followers across all online platforms. In this…

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Chicago's Mindy Segal (Mindy's Bakery) on Collaboration, Cannabis, and a Life without Recipes 1:10:59

3M ago1:10:59

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From high atop the Hoxton Hotel in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, Chicago's Mindy Segal takes us through her life and career: How she grativitated to the pro kitchen and zeroed in on pastry; her instinct-based approach to creativity and collaboration; and the genesis of her self-titled line of edibles, as well as the story behind her current place, Mindy'…

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Super Easy Recipes with Preppy Kitchen's John Kanell - Part 1 31:37

3M ago31:37

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Send us a text In this episode of Chefs Without Restaurants, Chris Spear sits down with John Kanell of Preppy Kitchen for part 1 of their discussion. John's a former middle school teacher turned cooking personality. They discuss John's new cookbook Preppy Kitchen Super Easy, which is filled with quick, family-friendly recipes. The conversation cove…

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Navigating Client Communication and Building Authentic Brands with Meghan Kix of BeeCat Creative - Part 2 41:04

3M ago41:04

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Send us a text In this episode of Chefs Without Restaurants, Chris Spear sits down with Meghan Kix for part 2 of their discussion on marketing and branding. You can find part 1 here. Meghan's a marketing and branding specialist who's worked with major brands like Flying Dog Brewery, and now runs her own full-service creative agency, BeeCat Creative…

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Gustavo Arellano (LA Times columnist) on the Ethics of Restaurant Criticism, the Joys of Being a Columnist, and Whether Any Subjects Should be Taboo 1:09:42

3M ago1:09:42

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Andrew's been a fan of the wit, wisdom, and observational powers of LA Times columnist Gustavo Arellano for years. So, when they both attended The Chef Conference in Philly this spring, we asked Gustavo to sit down for an improvisational conversation. He obliged, and did not disappoint. Enjoy this freestyle conversation that covers a wide range of …

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Arielle Johnson (food scientist & author, Flavorama) on Why Foods Taste the Way They Do 1:09:51

3M ago1:09:51

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Food scientist Arielle Johnson has worked with some of the most acclaimed restaurants in the world, and recently offered up much of her knowledge in a surprisingly fun, accessible, and comprehendible book, Flavorama: A Guide to Unlocking the Art and Science of Flavor. In this interview, Arielle recounts her path to becoming a food scientist (a rela…

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Mastering Your Brand with Meghan Kix: A Deep Dive into Marketing and Branding for Food Entrepreneurs - Part 1 37:12

3M ago37:12

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Send us a text In this episode of Chefs Without Restaurants, Chris Spear sits down with Meghan Kix, a marketing and branding specialist who's worked with major brands like Flying Dog Brewery, and now runs her own creative agency, BeeCat Creative. They delve into the essentials of branding, the importance of knowing your target audience, and the cha…

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Adair Canacasco (Roister, Chicago) on Nostalgia, his Mexican Roots, and Live-Fire Cooking (part of our Chefs on Fire series) 1:15:21

4M ago1:15:21

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Born in Mexico and raised in the Midwest, Adair Canacasco brings his personal background and passion to his role as executive chef of Roister restaurant in Chicago. While in Chicago recently, Andrew sat down with Adair to learn about his familial roots, his maturation as both a cook and a manager/mentor of cooks, and the complex nature of the live-…

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Heirloom Beans and Beyond: Inside Rancho Gordo with Steve Sando 40:32

4M ago40:32

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Send us a text In this episode of Chefs Without Restaurants, Chris Spear welcomes Steve Sando, the founder of Rancho Gordo, a company known for its heirloom beans. Steve shares his unconventional journey from a diverse range of careers, to becoming a renowned bean entrepreneur. They discuss the importance of preserving heirloom varieties, the benef…

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Sean Brock (Joyland, Audrey & june, Nashville) on Finding His Culinary Voice in Appalachian Food 1:05:52

4M ago1:05:52

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During The Chef Conference in Philly this spring, Sean Brock graciously made time to sit down for this deeply personal and open conversation about his path to the pro kitchen, his development as a chef, and his various restaurants, including his current Joyland, Audrey, and june in Nashville. Please check out our fellow meez network podcasts and ne…

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Announcing ... The meez Network! A New Hospitality Industry Content Hub co-founded by Andrew and meez founder/ceo Josh Sharkey 10:57

4M ago10:57

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Hey, everybody! Please take 8 minutes and listen to this announcement of The meez Network. Andrew co-founded this new content hub with meez founder and ceo Josh Sharkey, and will initially serve the network as program director. The meez Network launches today (7/1/04) with an inaugural roster of podcasts, and one newsletter. Please check it out, ta…

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Exploring Chinese Gastronomy with Carolyn Phillips 59:19

4M ago59:19

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Send us a text In this episode of Chefs Without Restaurants, Chris Spear sits down with Carolyn Phillips, a renowned expert in Chinese gastronomy and the author of acclaimed cookbooks such as All Under Heaven and the upcoming The Art of Chinese Baking. Carolyn's deep knowledge and passion for Chinese cuisine make this episode a must-listen for anyo…

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Ruth Reichl (author, The Paris Novel) on Pleasure, Travel, and Discovering the Joy of Writing 44:54

4M ago44:54

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After years mostly writing and editing "real life" articles and books set in and around the food and restaurant realm, Ruth Reichl recently published a new work of fiction, The Paris Novel. The book follows young protagonist Stella as she discovers life's pleasures, and gets to know herself, in the most romantic city on Earth. In this Special Conve…

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How to Market Your Business by Using Your Car as a Mobile Billboard 8:46

5M ago8:46

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Send us a text Today, I’m diving into a unique and cost-effective marketing strategy that has worked wonders for my personal chef business: using your vehicle as a mobile billboard. If you're a service-based business owner, you’ll want to hear about this! Episode Highlights: Introduction to Vehicle Marketing: Learn why using your vehicle as a mobil…

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Lyndsay C. Green (Restaurant & Dining Critic, Detroit Free Press) on Becoming a Critic, Detroit's Food Scene, & the Role of Race in Criticism 54:35

5M ago54:35

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Lyndsay C. Green covers restaurants and dining for The Detroit Free Press. She comes to her area of specialization from a background in beauty reporting. In this conversation--recorded after a chance encounter with Andrew at The Chef Conference in Philly this spring--Lyndsay shares her personal story and how she migrated from beauty to food, the ho…

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Advice For Writing a Better Cookbook from All Under Heaven's Carolyn Phillips 14:53

5M ago14:53

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Send us a text In this mini-episode of Chefs Without Restaurants, host Chris Spear is joined by the acclaimed author Carolyn Phillips to discuss the art of writing a successful cookbook. Known for her works such as At the Chinese Table, All Under Heaven, The Dim Sum Field Guide, and the upcoming The Art of Chinese Baking, Carolyn shares invaluable …

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LIVE! FROM HOT LUCK: Paola Velez (Dōekï Dōekï; Bakers Against Racism) Just Wants to Bake the World a Better Place 53:23

5M ago53:23

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LIVE! from Hot Luck (Austin, TX)--Perhaps best known as the force behind Bakers Against Racism, Paola Velez (Dōekï Dōekï) has made a life and career of intertwining baking and altruism. (As her website says, she just wants to "Bake the World a Better Place.") In this interview, recorded on the grounds of Hot Luck last weekend, Paola shares about he…

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The Office’s Brian Baumgartner Spills the Beans on Chili and Barbecue 55:01

5M ago55:01

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Send us a text This week on Chefs Without Restaurants, I speak with Brian Baumgartner, the actor best known for his role as Kevin Malone on the TV show "The Office." Brian’s portrayal of Kevin provided countless laughs and unforgettable moments, especially the iconic chili scene. Beyond his on-screen persona, Brian has ventured into the culinary wo…

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Sal Lamboglia (Cafe Spaghetti, Swoony's) on the Long Road Back to Brooklyn 1:07:20

5M ago1:07:20

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Raised in the Bensonhurst neighborhood of Brooklyn, Sal Lamboglia grew up on Italian-American food in a family populated by his chef father, butchers, and other food professionals. Following graduation from culinary school, he spent many years with a Manhattan-based restaurant group before returning to Brooklyn and launching his hit restaurant Cafe…

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Chad Williams (Friday Saturday Sunday restaurant; Philly, PA) on Finding the Magic & Poetry in Food & Cooking 1:17:43

5M ago1:17:43

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When Philly's Friday Saturday Sunday won the James Beard Foundation Award as Outstanding Restaurant in 2023, it was the culmination of chef Chad Williams' slow, patient development, of both his talent and craft, and of the restaurant he co-owns and co-operates with his wife Hanna Williams. In this conversation, recorded at The Chef Conference in Ph…

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Cooking with Pat Lee: A Food Content Creator's Journey 56:17

6M ago56:17

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Send us a text 🎙️ This week on Chefs Without Restaurant I speak with Pat Lee, a food content creator and private chef who resides in Delaware. 💰 Pat started his career working in the financial industry. But in the early days of the Covid pandemic, he lost his job. Like many of us, he was spending a lot of time at home. Being unemployed, he was look…

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Author Robert Simonson on His Book "The Encyclopedia of Cocktails" (an ATTC Special Conversation) 35:16

6M ago35:16

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Robert Simonson is one of our most prolific and witty scribes on the subject of cocktails. Along with cocktails, he also writes about the related topics of spirits, bars, and bartenders for the New York Times and is the creator and author of the Substack newsletterThe Mix with Robert Simonson. In his most recent book, The Encyclopedia of Cocktails,…

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The Rent is Too Damn High and Other Industry Issues, with Marc Forgione (An Andrew Talks to Chefs Special Conversation) 45:50

6M ago45:50

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On the occasion of the relocation of his eponymous restaurant to its new home in Tribeca, Marc Forgione sat down for one of our special conversations--and, man, did he bring it. In just 30 brisk minutes, he and Andrew discuss NYC restaurant rents, the possibilities of a new space, the crucialness of having a private dining room, and the media's por…

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Deuki Hong and Matt Rodbard (authors, Koreaworld: A Cookbook) on This Exciting Time in Korean Food 1:00:53

6M ago1:00:53

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In their second literary collaboration, Koreaworld: A Cookbook, authors Deuki Hong and Matt Rodbard take readers on an adventure to Korea, and to hubs of Korean food in the United States, to paint a vivid portrait of Korean food worldwide right now. On today's episode, Deuki and Matt share their impressions of modern Korea and its cuisine, and of s…

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Evan Funke (Felix, Mother Wolf, etc.) on Pasta, Italy, and the Meaning of Life 1:21:27

6M ago1:21:27

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After a few lurches and false starts early in his career, Evan Funke connected with the Los Angeles area dining public in a big way with his Felix restaurant in Venice, California, and has followed it up with a series of successes: Mother Wolf, Funke, Tre Dita in Chicago, and others on the horizon. In this conversation, recorded last week in New Yo…

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Using Pizza to Raise Awareness and Money for Muscular Dystrophy with The Real Billy Z 1:15:48

6M ago1:15:48

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Send us a text This week my guest is Billy Zureikat, known online as The Real Billy Z. He's a home cook, baker and pizza-maker who's life took an unexpected turn. He went from an active lifestyle, playing basketball and working at ESPN radio, to a challenging 8-year medical journey that resulted in a diagnosis of limb girdle muscular dystrophy 2L. …

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Nina Compton (Compère Lapin, New Orleans) on How She Put it All Together 58:06

7M ago58:06

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Between speaking on a panel at The Chef Conference in Philly and catching a flight back to New Orleans, chef Nina Compton took time to sit down with Andrew and share the milestones in her life and career to date. From a fondly remembered childhood in Saint Lucia to the Culinary Institute of America to stints working for and with chefs such as Danie…

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Austin Johnson's Long and Winding Road to One White Street (NYC) 1:30:04

6M ago1:30:04

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Austin Johnson has taken a circuitous route to NYC's One White Street and Rigor Hill Market. He's cooked or cheffed at institutions like Canlis, Noma, Eleven Madison Park, Frenchie, and others, as well as on an Alaskan fishing boat. (His blog from his time on the boat is still online, and is well worth your time.) He shares it all here, and takes t…

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Modernist Cuisine, Sustainability, Culinary Traditions and More with Nathan Myhrvold 58:55

7M ago58:55

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Send us a text This week my guest is Nathan Myhrvold of Modernist Cuisine. Nathan graduated high school and went to college at 14. He holds a doctorate in theoretical and mathematical physics, as well as a master’s degree in mathematical economics, from Princeton University. His master’s degree is in geophysics and space physics, and he did postdoc…

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Alain Ducasse on His New Book "Good Taste: A Life of Food and Passion" (An Andrew Talks to Chefs Special Conversation) 34:46

7M ago34:46

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If ever there were a guest who needed little introduction, it's certainly Alain Ducasse. The great chef--one of the most influential, prolific, and successful in the history of Western cuisine--sat down with Andrew this week to discuss his new book "Good Taste: A Life of Food and Passion." The book is a meditation on Chef Ducasse's life and career …

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Stolen Recipes, Scrapple, Bill Murray and Bad Service 19:39

7M ago19:39

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Send us a text This week I'm sharing a clip from another podcast I was featured on a couple of years ago. I share a couple of funny stories that I've never shared before. The first story is about how actor Bill Murray inadvertently ruined my anniversary dinner. I love Bill, and this isn't something he intentionally did, but the story relates to goo…

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Exploring Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon with Bernie Lubbers of Heaven Hill Distillery 46:13

7M ago46:13

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Send us a text This week my guest is "the whiskey professor" Bernie Lubbers, Heaven Hill Distillery's national brand ambassador. If you want to learn more about bourbon, and one of America's oldest and best distilleries, this episode is for you. Bernie explains the criteria for bourbon, as well as the bottled-in-bond classification, something he's …

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Teaching Kids Culinary and Business Skills - The Fat Pastor Shawn Niles 42:41

8M ago42:41

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Send us a text This week my guest is Shawn Niles (aka The Fat Pastor). Shawn started his church in 2015, but his love of cooking led him to competing on MasterChef in 2016. What chef Gordon Ramsay told him would change his life forever. Wanting to combine his two passions, Shawn started a program for at-risk youth in Yakima, WA called Urban Kitchen…

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Make Better Pizza at Home with Women's Pizza Month Founder Christy Alia 46:00

8M ago46:00

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Send us a text This week my guest is pizza maker and founder of Women’s Pizza Month Christy Alia. Women's pizza month is an online party taking place the whole month of March on Instagram. Of course, you can follow along by checking out the hashtag #WomensPizzaMonth. Christy wanted to shine a spotlight on many of the women in pizza, so she took to …

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Talking About The Chef Conference with Founder Mike Traud 38:26

8M ago38:26

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Send us a text This week my guest is Mike Traud, founder of The Chef Conference (formerly The Philly Chef Conference). We talk about the history, and evolution, of this food and beverage conference. You'll hear what you can expect from this year's conference which is taking place in Philadelphia from April 12th through 15th. Some of this year's gue…

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Bringing the Culinary Past to Life with "The Taste of Things" Director Trần Anh Hùng (An ATTC Special Conversation) 35:14

8M ago35:14

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The Taste of Things is one of the most celebrated films of the past year, a beautifully rendered love story set amid an important chapter in culinary history. On this ATTC Special Conversation, the film's writer-director Trần Anh Hùng joins us from Paris to discuss the genesis of the film, what attracted him to the project, the involvement of chef …

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Mary Sue Milliken & Susan Feniger on Making a Difference (An ATTC Special Conversation) 44:01

8M ago44:01

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Friends of the pod Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger, of Border Grill and other restaurants, check in from Los Angeles to discuss the evolution of chefs and other industry figures making a difference by devoting time, effort, and resources to a variety of causes. In addition to their own substantial work on behalf of organizations such as The Abu…

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