Podcasts about culinary hall

In today's episode, we speak with our guests Chefs Antonio Pérez and Luis Rodriguez, two friends who started Epicuro Culinary Center in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The chef-driven event hall offers guests a culinary journey through South America, Europe, Asia, and the Caribbean. As an international chef and Escoffier Disciple, Antonio Pérez met his mentee and recent Escoffier graduate Luis Rodriguez—a US Navy Veteran who turned his passion for cooking into a culinary career. As the two developed a friendship, they recognized their shared eagerness for creating a lifestyle around food and teaching others how to cook.  Listen as Antonio and Luis talk about adopting cultural influences in their cuisine from world travel, viewing culinary arts as a lifestyle, and how they started a unique chef hall in Puerto Rico. 

Over the past 30 years few people if any have as impressive of a resume in the culinary world as world renowned Chef Daniel Boulud. A native of Lyon, France Chef Boulud is considered one of America’s leading culinary authorities and one of the most revered French chefs. Chef Boulud has also embraced the entrepreneurial spirit owning more than 15 restaurants all over the world and knows the inns and outs of every aspect of his business. Boulud is the author of nine cookbooks, the recipient of multiple James Beard Foundation awards including “Outstanding Chef”, and “Outstanding Restaurateur”, he’s been awarded four Michelin Stars and in 2013 was inducted into the Culinary Hall of Fame. If you want a behind the scenes look into of one of the best chefs of our generation then you’ll love this episode! Checkout my Newsletter Connect with us! Whatgotyouthere MCTco Collagen Protein Bars www.mctco.com 20% off with code “WGYT” https://www.danielboulud.com/ https://twitter.com/DanielBoulud

Podcast Notes Key Takeaways It took Daniel roughly 10 years to open up his first restaurantWorking with young chefs gave Daniel the confidence that by working together, they could make it in America“Still today, I am always driven by my team, by the people working with me” – Daniel BouludTo be successful, study your mentors “Since I started to be a chef, I always observed my mentor very carefully and also the leading people carefully in their organization” – Daniel Boulud“When you start to understand the thought process of someone, I think you learn a lot from it”If you’re a young chef, it’s important to understand the expectations of the restaurant, your boss, and the customersThe food is the most important thing in a restaurant, but also keep in mind the ambiance, service, and price of the foodAt the end of the day, restaurants are in the entertainment business“We are cooking and entertaining you for a couple of hours” – Daniel BouludThe hard truth about being a great chef:“When you think of great chefs in the world, you don’t really remember them for the thousands and thousands dishes they’ve cooked. You only remember them for one or two dishes.” – Daniel BouludRead the full notes @ podcastnotes.orgOver the past 30 years few people if any have as impressive of a resume in the culinary world as world renowned Chef Daniel Boulud. A native of Lyon, France Chef Boulud is considered one of America’s leading culinary authorities and one of the most revered French chefs. Chef Boulud has also embraced the entrepreneurial spirit owning more than 15 restaurants all over the world and knows the inns and outs of every aspect of his business. Boulud is the author of nine cookbooks, the recipient of multiple James Beard Foundation awards including “Outstanding Chef”, and “Outstanding Restaurateur”, he’s been awarded four Michelin Stars and in 2013 was inducted into the Culinary Hall of Fame. If you want a behind the scenes look into of one of the best chefs of our generation then you’ll love this episode! Checkout my Newsletter Connect with us! Whatgotyouthere MCTco Collagen Protein Bars www.mctco.com 20% off with code “WGYT” https://www.danielboulud.com/ https://twitter.com/DanielBoulud

Renowned chef and restaurateur Lidia Bastianich is the owner and co-owner of celebrated Italian restaurants in Manhattan, Pittsburgh, and Kansas City. The author of a baker's dozen cookbooks, a judge on Masterchef Jr. Italy, and a regular contributor to television cooking shows for two decades, she currently hosts the Emmy-winning Lidia's Kitchen on PBS. Her other honors include recognition from the National Italian American Foundation, several James Beard Awards, and induction into the Culinary Hall of Fame. Her new memoir traces the route from her childhood in communist Yugoslavia and consequent emigration to New York at 12, to her first tentative steps in the restaurant business as a teen. (recorded 3/18/2019)

Our Guest Ricky Ly from TastyChomps.com is an Orlando food expert. He’s breaking the misconception of Orlando not having a food scene and is more than just Disney World. In 2017 Ricky was inducted into the Orlando Sentinel’s Culinary Hall of Fame, featured in Orlando Sentinel’s Central Florida 100 most influential people in culture, local government and politics, and just recently chosen by Orlando Weekly as one of the “Ten People Making Orlando a Better Place to Be.” With all of these achievements, he’s even written a book about the best food in Orlando.  In this episode, we talk a little about dim sum and how delicious it is. Also, he gives a great insight on the upcoming food scene that you need to experience. Not only does he give you great date night ideas, but if you end up going to Disney World, he’ll show you a different side of the eats there instead of hot dogs, churros, and corndogs. What You’ll Learn What Dim Sum is Great beginner dishes to eat at Dim Sum Where to eat in Orlando What to eat in Disney World Ricky’s Favorite restaurant in Orlando   Ricky’s Spots to Chow Down -Sleepy Hollow in Disney Springs -German Backhouse -Buttermilk Bakery -The Pharmacy -Flying Fish -Methos in Islands of Adventure -Dove Cove -Domu -Hunger Street Tacos -Pink Floyd’s BBQ -King Cajun Crawfish -Hanson’s Shoe Repair

According to the National Restaurant Association, only 19% of chefs in the U.S. are women. You're about to meet one of them. Susan Spicer has been dubbed a one-woman industry in New Orleans. She is the chef/owner of 3 Big Easy restaurants: Mondo, Rosedale and the French Quarter's culinary landmark, Bayona. Inducted into the James Beard Who's Who of Food and Beverage in America and a member of the Culinary Hall of Fame, Susan shares her passion and drive to prepare creative classic dishes, while expanding on local culinary traditions.