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Join hosts Andy and Thomas in thought provoking and honest conversations with Chefs, Entrepreneurs and Creatives. Using their experiences as Korean-Americans and restaurateurs, they dive into various topics including Food & hospitality, entrepreneurship, and the day to day life of their guests.

Kimchi Kids


    • Feb 1, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 28m AVG DURATION
    • 23 EPISODES


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    Ep 22 Season 2 Wrap-up Conversation

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2023 104:04


    Tune in on our Season 2 recap episode where the Kimchi Kids Podcast team reflect back on the season and our guests. We also discuss upcoming and future plans for Season 3We want to hear from you!What was your take on this episode? Who would you like to hear on the show? What would you ask them?Reach out to us at: kimchikidspodcast@gmail.comINSTAGRAMYOUTUBE

    Ep 21 David Kim of DTK Ceramics

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2022 74:52


    David Kim of DTK Ceramics joins us for a deep dive into the significance of ceramics in Korean culture and shares with us his journey from play-doh and cardboard to beautiful dinnerware used by some of Chicago's most talented and creative chefs. We want to hear from you!What was your take on this episode? Who would you like to hear on the show? What would you ask them?Reach out to us at: kimchikidspodcast@gmail.comINSTAGRAMYOUTUBE

    Ep 19 Ethan Lim of Hermosa

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2022 88:26


    We're joined with Ethan Lim, recipient of the 2022 Jean Banchet Rising of the Chef Year Award. We learn about his creative take on a personal and intimate dining experience that he calls Family Meal, hosted at his restaurant Hermosa, which pays tribute to his culture and his ancestors.We want to hear from you!What was your take on this episode? Who would you like to hear on the show? What would you ask them?Reach out to us at: kimchikidspodcast@gmail.comINSTAGRAMYOUTUBE

    Ep 16 Paul Virant of Vie, Vistro Prime, and Gaijin

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2022 107:59


    From growing up on a rural farm in Missouri to working under high profile and demanding chefs, Chef Paul Virant takes his humble upbringing and puts it on full display at his Restaurants in the greater Chicagoland area. He shares with us his philosophy on cooking and business, and his dedication to working alongside local farms and businesses. Chef Paul emphasizes the keys to his success largely fall on the importance of humility and patience. We want to hear from you!What was your take on this episode? Who would you like to hear on the show? What would you ask them?Reach out to us at: kimchikidspodcast@gmail.comINSTAGRAMYOUTUBE

    Ep 18 Ellen King of Hewn Bakery

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2022 74:27


    Ellen King, head baker and owner of Hewn Bakery in Evanston IL, joins us in the studio to share her story. We discuss the importance of knowing who and where our food and ingredients are sourced from. Ellen also reveals her many talents and skill sets outside of baking that have proved incredibly useful throughout her journey. We want to hear from you!What was your take on this episode? Who would you like to hear on the show? What would you ask them? Reach out to us at: kimchikidspodcast@gmail.comINSTAGRAMYOUTUBE

    Ep 17 Noah Sandoval of Oriole

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2022 74:03


    Choosing to dropout of high school Noah defined his own path through kitchens and achieved incredible success and recognition. With all the accolades that surround him he remains genuine and humble in his own journey. We learned that achieving your goals doesn't happen alone and as a leader how important it is to be present and mindful of your team's mental health and stability. We want to hear from you!What was your take on this episode? Who would you like to hear on the show? What would you ask them?Reach out to us at: kimchikidspodcast@gmail.comINSTAGRAMYOUTUBE

    Ep 16 Danny Lee and Angel Barreto of Anju

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2022 87:09


    Danny Lee and Angel Barreto of Anju in Washington D.C. joins us during James Beard Weekend in Chicago for a conversation about their journeys to the kitchen and their mission to introduce the spectrum of Korean cuisineWe want to hear from you!What was your take on this episode? Who would you like to hear on the show? What would you ask them?INSTAGRAMYOUTUBE

    Ep 15 Joanne Molinaro, The Korean Vegan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2022 86:19


    Joanne Molinaro, The Korean Vegan, recent recipient of a James Beard Award for her cookbook, joins us in the studio to share her experience from the courtroom to the kitchen and her inspirational journey as a voice of compassion.We want to hear from you!What was your take on this episode? Who would you like to hear on the show? What would you ask them?INSTAGRAMYOUTUBEEMAIL US

    EP 14 Rizqi Soeharsono of Alinea

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2022 83:04


    Rizqi Soeharsono, General Manager of Alinea, Chicago's only 3 Michelin starred restaurant, shows us how his resilience and determination drove him to work alongside titans such as Grant Achatz, Nick Kokkonas, and others performing at the highest level of the hospitality industry. We learn how he motivates and inspires a team of dedicated professionals to provide a one of a kind experience.We want to hear from you!What was your take on this episode? Who would you like to hear on the show? What would you ask them?INSTAGRAMYOUTUBEEMAIL US

    Ep 13 Jackson Jhin

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2022 64:47


    Jackson Jhin, CEO and Co-Founder of Protégé discusses his new venture of giving direct access and opportunities to anyone looking for a leading expert in their dream career. He shares the importance of mentorship and the challenges and hurdles of a start-up company.We want to hear from you!What was your take on this episode? Who would you like to hear on the show? What would you ask them?INSTAGRAMYOUTUBEEMAIL US

    Ep 12 Damien Casten from Candid Wines

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2022 65:45


    Conversation with Damien Casten, CEO and Founder of Candid Wines. We learn about the challenges and benefits of natural wine production, a new approach to an old industry, and looking beyond the complexity and focusing on  the pure enjoyment of wine. We want to hear from you!What was your take on this episode? Who would you like to hear on the show? What would you ask them?INSTAGRAMYOUTUBEEMAIL US

    Ep 10 Four Star Mushrooms

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2022 64:04


    Conversation with Joe Weber and Eric Muehlstein of Four Star Mushrooms on the dangerous effects of mono crop agriculture, the power mushrooms can have for our bodies and minds, and the incredible affect mycelium has for restoring our ecosystem.We want to hear from you!What was your take on this episode? Who would you like to hear on the show? What would you ask them?INSTAGRAMYOUTUBEEMAIL US

    Ep 10 Diana Dávila

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2022 111:06


    Diana Dávila expresses the necessity to continue embracing ones heritage. We discuss the journey of navigating the restaurant industry and overcoming challenges as a woman in the kitchen.We want to hear from you!What was your take on this episode? Who would you like to hear on the show? What would you ask them?INSTAGRAMYOUTUBEEMAIL US

    E9 Jennifer Kim

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2022 95:59


    Jennifer Kim educates us on alternative economies and shares a few of her favorites in Chicago.  We learn about her experience running successful micro businesses and rediscovering her roots in Korean food and culture. 

    E8 Curtis Duffy

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2022 102:25


    Curtis Duffy joins us to discuss opening world class restaurant Ever and take out only Reve Burger in the midst of a pandemic. We learn the real story about the closing of Grace and hear about the day to day life of a world class chef inside and out of the kitchen.  We want to hear from you!What was your take on this episode? Who would you like to hear on the show? What would you ask them?INSTAGRAMYOUTUBEEMAIL US

    Ep 7 Season 1 Wrap Up Conversation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2022 40:21


    Our season one finale!   Hosts Thomas and Andy are joined  by producers and production crew  Dan, Anjoleen and Chuck. It's the Kimchi Kids  origin story you've all been waiting for.  Who are we? Why do we do this?  Join us for a trip down memory lane as we relive season one's memories and share our excitement for what's to come in season 2.  We want to hear from you! What was your take on this episode? Who would you like to hear on the show? What would you ask them?  INSTAGRAMYOUTUBEEMAIL US

    Ep 6 Chris Pandel & Joe Frillman

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2021 102:41


    Chefs Chris Pandel (Swift & Sons) and Joe Frillman  (Daisies Chicago ) discuss their journeys though the restaurant industry.  Mentorship, Gratitude and what it means to theses chefs.  We want to hear from you!What was your take on this episode? Who would you like to hear on the show? What would you ask them? INSTAGRAMYOUTUBEEMAIL US

    Ep 5: David Heo

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2021 98:46


    Today we are at Vertical Gallery in Chicago with an extremely talented visual artist, Dave Heo at his solo show “Presence”. We enjoyed sandwiches from Altogether Now and fresh brewed coffee from Dark Matter

    Ep 4 Part 2: Spencer Ng & Won Kim

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2021 100:44


    Our 2 part conversation continues with Spencer Ng, owner of Triple Crown in Chinatown, and Won Kim, Chef & Partner at Kimski in Bridgeport. 

    Ep 4 Part 1: Spencer Ng & Won Kim

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2021 85:35


    The first half of our discussion with Spencer Ng, owner of Triple Crown in Chinatown, and Won Kim, Chef & Partner at Kimski in Bridgeport. 

    Ep 3: Genie Kwon & Tim Flores of Kasama

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2021 146:39


    On this episode we sit down Genie Kwon & Tim Flores, the team behind Kasama, to discuss the beginnings of Kasama, modern Filipino food, review savory pies from Pleasant House, and some of their favorite spots to enjoy food in Chicago.

    Ep 2: Steve Dolinsky "The Hungry Hound"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2021 68:58


    In this episode we sit down Steve Dolinsky and discuss his background and upbringing, his passion and excitement for Asian cuisine, his love of pizza, and more!

    Ep 1: Alexis Belton Tinoco & Ed Tinoco of the Alinea Group

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2021 116:42


    In this episode we sit down and talk with Alexis Belton Tinoco, Bar Director of the Aviary  & Ed Tinoco, Executive Chef of NEXT. 

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