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Chef Justin Melnick and Fred Mullins’ weekly discussion of cooking, drinking and travel with guest experts in the fields. Educational and entertaining stories from the Culinary Rd. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/culinaryrd/support

Justin Melnick & Fred Mullins


    • Mar 8, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekly NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 6m AVG DURATION
    • 45 EPISODES


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    Put a Fork in Us

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2022 48:01


    It's dessert first….sort of. Chef and Fred wrap up Season 2 with their thoughts on Last Courses and all that's great about Spring --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/culinaryrd/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/culinaryrd/support

    From CIA to CEO

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2022 72:22


    Ted Wynott the overseer of wine importer The Sorting Table discusses the importance of a good Tortilla and why a case of wine is more than just a box --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/culinaryrd/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/culinaryrd/support

    The Kids are Alright

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2022 58:59


    Chef and Garret talk about feeding kids and the immense challenge that is, can't we just move on from chicken fingers? Plus Pea Soup is all that and Fred flakes out --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/culinaryrd/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/culinaryrd/support

    Celebrate Good Times! (or don't)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2022 57:28


    So this week sees us discussing why Groundhogs Day doesn't work for Chef & Fred really pushes International Surfing Day, so Happy Valentines Day? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/culinaryrd/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/culinaryrd/support

    There's something in the “Whey” he moves

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2022 63:51


    The gifted cheese maker Sam Kennedy makes a return visit to Culinary Rd. to discuss blue cheese, happy cows, & his virtual farmer's market --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/culinaryrd/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/culinaryrd/support

    Nuts & Bolts

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2022 82:53


    We go behind the scenes of the industry we call food & beverage and talk what it takes to bring it to the table. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/culinaryrd/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/culinaryrd/support

    This One Will Crack You Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2022 49:57


    It's all about the incredible edible egg this go round. This humble ingredient brings so much to the table. Plus, Chef introduces “if you could have just one” --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/culinaryrd/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/culinaryrd/support

    All we are saying is give Peas a chance

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2022 65:04


    In this episode we decided to spotlight veggies. You're old childhood enemy deserves praise because they are not only good for you but they're freakin delicious! Also we launch a new segment, “Secret Weapon” --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/culinaryrd/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/culinaryrd/support

    Lost in the Sauce

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2022 64:20


    This week Chef, Garret, and Fred get saucy. That's right we talk shop about sauces; the who, what, why, and Hollandaise is just the best. Plus Fred waxes nostalgic over a classic French dish --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/culinaryrd/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/culinaryrd/support

    A Sparkling Conversation

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2021 60:11


    This week, along with our good friend Garret, we dive into the effervescent world of Champagne & it's peers and of course we talk about our favorite NYE traditions! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/culinaryrd/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/culinaryrd/support

    Three Wisemen?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2021 64:52


    Yep there's three of us this go around. Honorary Culinary Rd. panelist and contributor Garret Vandermolen joins in on a discussion of Christmas Favorites, Family Traditions, & Holiday Cheer. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/culinaryrd/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/culinaryrd/support

    Grappa!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2021 70:23


    The elixir of Italy; often misunderstood and certainly under appreciated. This episode helps clear up common misconceptions & offers up advice on how to enjoy this glorious spirit. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/culinaryrd/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/culinaryrd/support

    Beer Me

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2021 62:18


    Chef & Fred talk beer from Hazy IPA's to the humble Pilsner --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/culinaryrd/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/culinaryrd/support

    Doughnuts… I believe that's all we need to say

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2021 65:14


    Join us as we sit down with the Kamal Grant Founder, Creator, & Owner of the famous Atlanta Bakery, Sublime Doughnuts. Kamal talks about his love of making people happy through baking and, of course, the right way to spell doughnuts. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/culinaryrd/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/culinaryrd/support

    Step Up to The Plate

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2021 65:32


    It's all about that baste! What to serve for Thanksgiving, how to prepare it, and what our favorites are. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/culinaryrd/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/culinaryrd/support

    A Thirst for Thanksgiving

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2021 64:47


    Chef and Fred take this episode down the path of what to drink for Thanksgiving. Whether you need to self medicate, celebrate, or both, we've got you covered! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/culinaryrd/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/culinaryrd/support

    Just the two of us

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2021 68:12


    That's right, it's Chef & Fred going Mano a Mano for this episode of the Culinary Rd. Podcast. Join us for a heated discussion on ice cream, hot sauce history, and more! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/culinaryrd/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/culinaryrd/support

    It's like deja vu all over again

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2021 84:54


    Garret Vandermolen joins us again for a look into the future of the restaurant industry on the other side of these strange times, also Chef & Fred talk about hitting the eject button --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/culinaryrd/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/culinaryrd/support

    Put a Wine Pro from Portland in a room with Lebanese Wine & Kasha, what'ya get? Killer Conversation!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2021 70:43


    Kelly Nelson visits with us and discusses her biggest wine crush and how to properly enjoy Lamb and Kasha, as well as learning the hard way, all this and more this episode of The Culinary Rd. Podcast --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/culinaryrd/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/culinaryrd/support

    Sauvignon Blanc & Sports Illustrated Together at Last

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2021 73:16


    In the Season Two premiere of the Culinary Rd.™ Podcast, we are joined by fitness icon Katrina Scott who chats with us about her go to Vino and being in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/culinaryrd/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/culinaryrd/support

    He's Baaaack!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2021 81:59


    Garret Vandermolen, our very first guest, proves he's a glutton for punishment by also being our first repeat guest to close out Season 1. Oh and he shares his expertise on foraging and baller white wines. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/culinaryrd/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/culinaryrd/support

    Riesling is where it's at!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2021 60:50


    Top Tier Sommelier Morgan Lacroix shares her love of Riesling and why you should be drinking it, we totally agree. Also Justin and Morgan share a celebrity experience. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/culinaryrd/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/culinaryrd/support

    Oui Chef

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2021 58:13


    Justin's turn on the mic this time and he nails it, Chef speaks about a favorite pasta to make, Gnocchi, & pairs it up with one of Italy's best red wines, Sagrantino --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/culinaryrd/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/culinaryrd/support

    Who Invited This Guy?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2021 64:18


    We sit down with one of our own, Fred Mullins to praise the grape Dolcetto(Dole-chet-O) & discuss the glories of slow cooked meats --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/culinaryrd/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/culinaryrd/support

    Motor City Pizza meets Negroni

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2021 64:30


    Chef's good friend Dave Merrill talks Detroit style pizza & Negroni's and if you don't already know about these two culinary treasures, you need to --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/culinaryrd/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/culinaryrd/support

    Again with the Mezcal?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2021 65:01


    Fellow Mezcal aficionado and Wine Pro John Gratner sits down with us to talk wild Agave, drinking warm beer, and fermentation. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/culinaryrd/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/culinaryrd/support

    Basque in the Greatness

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2021 62:12


    Our friend and colleague Chris Graeff shines a light on a delightful wine from Basque Country known as Txokalina (Chalk-O-Leen-Ah) and tells us why we should all be enjoying some tinned fish. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/culinaryrd/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/culinaryrd/support

    Over ”a Cheever"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2021 68:40


    Maybe the only person who understands and loves Greek wine as much as the Greeks do. Take a listen and see what wine phenom Ali Cheevers has to say about Greek wine, uni, and men in tiny swimsuits. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/culinaryrd/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/culinaryrd/support

    Mole & Mezcal Walk into a bar…..

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2021 69:05


    This episode features the one and only Max Toste of Lonestar Boston & Cambridge. Max knows good Mezcal and Mole and he takes us on a trip to Oaxaca while shining a light on these two glorious imports from Mexico. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/culinaryrd/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/culinaryrd/support

    Master Chef, Photographer, & Author

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2021 71:26


    We were lucky enough to sit down with Derek Bissonette, cookbook author, accomplished chef, and now professional photographer, to discuss his journey through food and all of the twists and turns it has taken. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/culinaryrd/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/culinaryrd/support

    Island Living & Hot Chocolate?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2021 67:48


    This episode features Marnely Murray who talks about life and times on Martha's Vineyard as a food and social media professional and about a childhood favorite drink that has a major twist! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/culinaryrd/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/culinaryrd/support

    Out in the Sticks

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2021 70:30


    This episode we get to sit down with the affable and talented Nick Salkeld, the owner and brewer of Stick City Brewing Company. Nick discusses being out in the sticks, family camping nostalgia, connecting with nature, giving back, and of course brewing beer. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/culinaryrd/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/culinaryrd/support

    Cocktail Culture

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2021 66:33


    Matt Ferguson joins us for a in depth discussion on Gin & Tonic's and the beautiful simplicity and flexibility of a charcuterie board --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/culinaryrd/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/culinaryrd/support

    Sushi, Sake, & More

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2021 70:12


    This episode features the dynamic Leon Biscoe who talks Sake, Sushi, Knives, and even BBQ(smoking anyway) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/culinaryrd/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/culinaryrd/support

    Solo Italiano

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2021 71:17


    The incredibly knowledgeable and down to earth Ciro Pirone talks Southern Italy’s charm with us, the glory of Fiano, and memories of fishing with his Grandfather. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/culinaryrd/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/culinaryrd/support

    You Can’t Keep a Good Man Down

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2021 71:11


    Carlo Luciano had a budding pizza dynasty that was destroyed by COVID, but that couldn't stop him. A pivot in challenging times led Carlo to being the founder of Culinary Harvest a thriving and truly remarkable farmers/food artisan market --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/culinaryrd/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/culinaryrd/support

    What do Nashville, A Guy Named Alex, Chicken, and Boston all have in common?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2021 62:22


    Alex Nysted went from line cook at age 15 to managing for one of the most important restaurant groups in the US in a few short years and pivoted to pioneering a cult classic southern dish at Pop Ups around Boston with bigger plans ahead --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/culinaryrd/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/culinaryrd/support

    The Hardest Working Chef in Cambridge - Jeff Pond

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2021 68:33


    Chef Jeff Pond talks about the man power and tremendous skill it takes to work a wood fired only kitchen, his favorite wine, and where he thinks the industry is headed. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/culinaryrd/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/culinaryrd/support

    Real World Macgyver - Phil Tepfer

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2021 65:20


    Phil Tepfer a non-industry friend of the show and master of just about everything who has eaten at more Michelin Star restaurants than Chef and Fred combined talks Caribbean beer, slow roasted pork and his love of food in general --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/culinaryrd/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/culinaryrd/support

    World Class Cheese Cheesemaker - Sam Kennedy

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2021 71:35


    Sam talks us through what led him to become an award winning cheesemaker, what it took to get there and what he likes to drink --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/culinaryrd/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/culinaryrd/support

    THE Bill Russell, folks! You know the one that makes cider, wine, & beer...

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2021 75:21


    Bill takes us on a journey from Westport Rivers MA to Normandy to discuss world class cider and one of its best companions Camembert amongst a bevy of other food and beverage topics. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/culinaryrd/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/culinaryrd/support

    The Man, The Myth, The Legend

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2021 71:11


    This weeks adventure leads to the man who launched a thousand careers…..Lorenzo Savona: mentor, wine savant, restaurateur, and all around amazing human being. Lorenzo talks bag in a box wine, Robiola and Chenin Blanc with us amongst many, many other things --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/culinaryrd/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/culinaryrd/support

    Everything in it’s Place

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2021 61:27


    In this episode David Mitchell of Mise Wines discusses the glory of Gamay and its “swiss army knife” like quality when it comes to pairing with food and moods, seriously you can pair this wine with anything --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/culinaryrd/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/culinaryrd/support

    Baga and Chanfana from Portugal...don’t know what those are, frankly neither did we!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2021 60:07


    We’re talking Baga and Chanfana with Andrew Bishop of Oz Wine Co.  We get into a fun discussion of baga wine and its use in braising goat in clay pots to make Chanfana --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/culinaryrd/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/culinaryrd/support

    The Pilot: Nebbiolo & Pig's Head, Oh My!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2021 51:52


    We discuss the glories of nose to tail cooking, pork chops, and Nebbiolo, one of Italy’s best and most important grapes, and we add uber talented friend, musician, & wine pro Garret Vandermolen to the mix --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/culinaryrd/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/culinaryrd/support

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