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We're back in the Top Chef kitchen, and things are already heating up! Haley Strong, Curt Clark and LaTonya Starks break down all the drama, deliciousness, and dazzling dishes from Episode 12 of Top Chef Season 22.
We're back in the Top Chef kitchen, and things are already heating up! Haley Strong, Curt Clark and LaTonya Starks break down all the drama, deliciousness, and dazzling dishes from Episode 11 of Top Chef Season 22.
We're back in the Top Chef kitchen, and things are already heating up! Curt Clark, Haley Strong, and LaTonya Starks to break down all the drama, deliciousness, and dazzling dishes from Episode 10 of Top Chef Season 22.
We're back in the Top Chef kitchen, and things are already heating up! Curt Clark, Haley Strong, and LaTonya Starks to break down all the drama, deliciousness, and dazzling dishes from Episode 9 of Top Chef Season 22.
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The Quickfire Queens -- Gia, Nicole, and Naomi -- are BACK to talk about Top Chef Season 22 - all the way up in Canada! Nothing more to say. It's restaurant wars. Tune in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week on The LA Food Podcast, we dive into the results of a new survey from Substack favorite The Angel that asked Angelenos what they really want from restaurants. Hosts Luca and Father Sal break down what LA diners say matters most—vibe vs. food, great service, price, and originality—and reveal the surprising (and kind of maddening) contradictions in the data.In Part 2, we're joined by Nancy DaSilva and Bits Nicholas from Compliments to the Chef for a Top Chef Season 22 midseason check-in. We talk fantasy picks, emerging food trends, and who we think has what it takes to win it all.Plus, big news: The LA Food Podcast is now part of the Acquired Taste Media network—home to the new show Taqueando with Bill Esparza! If you're into tacos, regional Mexican cuisine, and the LA food scene, this one's a must-subscribe.Keywords: LA food scene, restaurant survey, Top Chef Season 22, LA dining trends, Bill Esparza, Taqueando, LA restaurants, Substack The Angel, Mexican cuisine, foodie podcastHelpful Links:Taqueando with Bill Esparza https://open.spotify.com/show/5ZY5gUvBo0Z3pRmCJILM6SJames Beard media nominations https://www.jamesbeard.org/stories/2025-james-beard-media-award-nomineesThe Angel survey https://www.theangel.la/p/what-angelenos-want-from-restaurants-survey-resultsCompliments to the Chef https://open.spotify.com/show/5ySvTZh0inCpq1SJP9baq6–Go check out The Lonely Oyster in Echo Park! https://thelonelyoyster.com/–Get 10% off at House of Macadamias using code "LAFOOD" https://www.houseofmacadamias.com/pages/la-foods
We're back in the Top Chef kitchen, and things are already heating up! Curt Clark, LaTonya Starks, and Haley Strong return to break down all the drama, deliciousness, and dazzling dishes from Episode 8 of Top Chef Season 22.
You wanna pizza me? The Quickfire Queens -- Gia, Nicole, and Naomi -- are BACK to talk about Top Chef Season 22 - all the way up in Canada! This week, it's getting wet and wild in the pizza zone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This interview with Top Chef Season 22 contestant Corwin Hemming is a blast! Learn about how he found his way into the Top Chef kitchen and what he's doing on the other side. This is an inspirational conversation for anyone feeling like they're in a rut or need to take on a new challenge.
Curt Clark, LaTonya Starks, and Haley Strong return to break down all the drama, deliciousness, and dazzling dishes from Episode 7 of Top Chef Season 22.
The Quickfire Queens -- Gia, Nicole, and Naomi -- are BACK to talk about Top Chef Season 22 - all the way up in Canada! This week we're in quite the PICKLE as two of our faves battle it out in Last Chance Kitchen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We're back in the Top Chef kitchen, and things are already heating up! Curt Clark, LaTonya Starks, and Haley Strong return to break down all the drama, deliciousness, and dazzling dishes from Episode 6 of Top Chef Season 22.
The Quickfire Queens -- Gia, Nicole, and Naomi -- are BACK to talk about Top Chef Season 22 - all the way up in Canada! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We're back in the Top Chef kitchen, and things are already heating up! Haley Strong, Latonya Starks, Curt Clark, and special guest, Chef Jim Smith, return to break down all the drama, deliciousness, and dazzling dishes from Episode 5 of Top Chef Season 22.
Week 5 of Top Chef Season 22 and we finally get a large format challenge in the elements!!! This is the type of Top Chef we like to see, with the chefs managing hundreds of diners and tiny plates. The contestants go into the kitchens of 6 different restaurants in Toronto to highlight some of the different popular cuisines in Canada. We go on a journey of flavors, friendship and fun!
The Quickfire Queens -- Gia, Nicole, and Naomi -- are BACK to talk about Top Chef Season 22 - all the way up in our great northern sister Canada! This week we're skating into another hilarious episode with special guest Lita! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We're back in the Top Chef kitchen, and things are already heating up! Haley Strong, Latonya Starks, Curt Clark, and special guest, Gia Worthy, return to break down all the drama, deliciousness, and dazzling dishes from Episode 4 of Top Chef Season 22.
We sat down with Chef Paula Endara to talk about her incredible journey—from competing on Top Chef Season 22 (airing now!) to balancing motherhood with leading the kitchen at one of Kentucky's top hotels.Her story is all about passion, grit, and a relentless drive to grow. She's still relatively new to Kentucky, but already in love with the community, the food, and the energy here. All that and more in this inspiring episode.
The Quickfire Queens -- Gia, Nicole, and Naomi -- are BACK to talk about Top Chef Season 22 - all the way up in Canada! This week, the brunch is back, with special guest Daniel Boloud, and a whole lot of syrup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Top Chef Season 22 Episode 3 Recap We're back in the Top Chef kitchen, and things are already heating up! Haley Strong, Latonya Starks, and Curt Clark return to break down all the drama, deliciousness, and dazzling dishes from Episode 3 of Top Chef Season 22. Don't miss a single bite! Subscribe now, tune in, […]
Top Chef: Canada is in full swing and we're finally here to run down the chefs via their bios and to talk turkey about the first few episodes. Bon appetit! To watch this recap on video, listen to our bonus episodes, and participate in live episode threads, go to Patreon.com/watchwhatcrappens. Tickets for the Mounting Hysteria Tour are now on sale at watchwhatcrappens.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
This week Bryan and Reaves struggle to find something to talk about and then they do the part you like - the talk about Top Chef Season 22, Episode 2 - "Brunch a la Baloud"Episode recap starts at - 25:45Subscribe for new episodes on Mondays or Tuesdays or even Wednesdays sometimes. Rate us 5 stars and let us know what you had for dinner last night in the review! This episode was edited by Bryan A Jackson. The Pod Chef theme song was produced and performed by Jeff Ray. Pod Chef is Bryan, Jamal, & Reaves.Pod Chef LinksFollow us on Instagram and Twitter -@podchefpodcast Follow Bryan on Instagram - @bjacksonininaction Follow Jamal on Instagram - @hell0newman Our intro was produced and performed by Jeff Ray - https://www.instagram.com/jeffrayfilms/
In this episode, we dive into the Quickfire that left some chefs scrambling, a high-stakes Elimination Challenge that tested their creativity under pressure, and the bold flavor combos that either wowed the judges—or flopped hard.
The Quickfire Queens -- Gia, Nicole, and Naomi -- are BACK to talk about Top Chef Season 22 - all the way up in Canada! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Top Chef Season 22- How Important is Editing in Reality TV? #TopChefSeason22 #Canada #realityTV #Cooking Kat and Morgan talk about one of their favorite TV shows in this week's duo episode: Top Chef! We dive into Top Chef season 22 in Toronto, asking important questions like, "How long until they make poutine?" While talking all things Top Chef we take many detours into discussing overall reality TV, including reality competition strategy and the importance of editing. And it wouldn't be a Legendary Ladies episode unless we discussed a million other reality shows, including the Mr. Beast Games, Hell's Kitchen, Tournament of Champions, and, somehow, Love is Blind. What do you think of the new season of Top Chef? What are your favorite reality TV shows? Comment below! Support Kat, Morgan, and Amy by subscribing to their Patreon to get exclusive access to after-show chats, extra episodes, deleted scenes and ways to join in live on the show! Find us: https://www.patreon.com/thelegendaryladiesa Want to show your support another way? Leave us a five-star review on iTunes, and subscribe to our podcast on all the platforms! Comments or suggestions? Email us at thelegendaryladies@gmail.com Find our hosts online: Kat: @ComicUno Morgan: @Mojotastic Amy: @Amy_Hyp
Happy New Top Chef Season to all those who celebrate!It's a brand new day in the workroom (Drag Race) and Tomcat is in Canada! We spend the first part of the episode doing our fantasy draft (BEFORE SEEING THE EPISODE) and then we dive head first into Top Chef Season 22, Episode 1 - "Across Canada, We Go".Episode recap starts at - 37:41Subscribe for new episodes on Mondays or Tuesdays or even Wednesdays sometimes. Rate us 5 stars and let us know what you had for dinner last night in the review! This episode was edited by Bryan A Jackson. The Pod Chef theme song was produced and performed by Jeff Ray. Pod Chef is Bryan, Jamal, & Reaves.Pod Chef LinksFollow us on Instagram and Twitter -@podchefpodcast Follow Bryan on Instagram - @bjacksonininaction Follow Jamal on Instagram - @hell0newman Our intro was produced and performed by Jeff Ray - https://www.instagram.com/jeffrayfilms/
We Know Top Chef Season 22 Premiere Top Chef is back, and so are we! Haley Strong, Latonya Starks, and Curt Clark are here to break down the premiere of Top Chef Season 22, where a fresh batch of talented chefs battle it out for culinary supremacy. In this episode, we dish on the season's […]
Top Chef is finally back and that can only mean one thing, the return of Good Pop's spinoff podcast within a podcast GO ASIAN! Where we pledge to cover the current season of Top Chef until either all of the Asians have been eliminated, or one or more have made the finale, and our odds look great this year with 4 Go Asian candidates (and one more Bonus Asian competing in Last Chance Kitchen)! Join us as we familiarize ourselves with this year's Asian contestants before recapping a very good first episode!What's Popping? - Mickey 17, Next Level ChefFollow our hosts:Marvin Yueh - @marvinyuehJess Ju - @jessjutweetsHanh Nguyen - @hanhonymousFollow the show and engage with us at @goodpopclubPart of the Potluck Podcast CollectiveProduced by HappyEcstatic Media
Put on your denim because Top Chef is BACK and we've gone north of the border! Season 22 is off to an incredibly strong start, with 15 exceptional contestants ready to earn the coveted title of Top Chef. With a knife draw, team quickfire and regional elimination challenge, the premier has everything, even three Canadian tuxedos. Tune into our coverage of Top Chef Season 22 Episode 1!
Top Chef Season 22 (Destination Canada) starts next week (March 13th on Bravo) and you know what that means... brand new Uglee Truth Side Shows are coming!
Well it's the most wonderful time of the year, new Top Chef season time. And of course, you know what that means... it's also new POD CHEF season time. We're crackin' off this season by crankin' off a live watch along of the Top Chef Season 22 teaser, BABY! Press Play at 10:17 to watch along with us!Subscribe for new episodes on Mondays or Tuesdays or even Wednesdays sometimes. Rate us 5 stars and let us know what you had for dinner last night in the review! This episode was edited by Bryan A Jackson. The Pod Chef theme song was produced and performed by Jeff Ray. Pod Chef is Bryan, Jamal, & Reaves.Pod Chef LinksFollow us on Instagram and Twitter -@podchefpodcast Follow Bryan on Instagram - @bjacksonininaction Follow Jamal on Instagram - @hell0newman Our intro was produced and performed by Jeff Ray - https://www.instagram.com/jeffrayfilms/
It's freakin Restaurant Wars! The three amigos catch up after taking a few weeks off to recharge from back to back interviews and then we do your favorite thing in the whole world. We talk about Top Chef Season 9, Episode 10 - "Restaurant Wars, Ya'll".War... War never changes.Subscribe for new episodes on Mondays or Tuesdays or even Wednesdays sometimes. Rate us 5 stars and let us know what you had for dinner last night in the review! This episode was edited by Bryan A Jackson. The Pod Chef theme song was produced and performed by Jeff Ray. Pod Chef is Bryan, Jamal, & Reaves.Pod Chef LinksFollow us on Instagram and Twitter -@podchefpodcast Follow Bryan on Instagram - @bjacksonininaction Follow Jamal on Instagram - @hell0newman Our intro was produced and performed by Jeff Ray - https://www.instagram.com/jeffrayfilms/
We're on a freakin roll! This week we're joined by Top Chef Season 21 finalist, Chef Savannah Miller! Savannah brags about hanging out with Tom and gives us all the deets about her time on Top Chef. Follow Savannah on Instagram - @savvysavv Top Chef talk happens the entire episode. Subscribe for new episodes on Mondays or Tuesdays or even Wednesdays sometimes. Rate us 5 stars and let us know what you had for dinner last night in the review! This episode was edited by Bryan A Jackson. The Pod Chef theme song was produced and performed by Jeff Ray. Pod Chef is Bryan, Jamal, & Reaves. Pod Chef Links Follow us on Instagram and Twitter - @podchefpodcast Follow Bryan on Instagram - @bjacksonininaction Follow Jamal on Instagram - @hell0newman Our intro was produced and performed by Jeff Ray - https://www.instagram.com/jeffrayfilms/
We're doing guests again! This week your best friends are joined by Top Chef Season 21 Fan Favorite - Chef Michelle Wallace! She tells us about her time on the show, how to make a good sandwich, and what's on her perfect barbecue plate. We love when the website works - https://www.chefmichellewallace.com/ @betweentheslices on instagram Top Chef talk happens the entire episode. Subscribe for new episodes on Mondays or Tuesdays or even Wednesdays sometimes. Rate us 5 stars and let us know what you had for dinner last night in the review! This episode was edited by Bryan A Jackson. The Pod Chef theme song was produced and performed by Jeff Ray. Pod Chef is Bryan, Jamal, & Reaves. Pod Chef Links Follow us on Instagram and Twitter - @podchefpodcast Follow Bryan on Instagram - @bjacksonininaction Follow Jamal on Instagram - @hell0newman Our intro was produced and performed by Jeff Ray - https://www.instagram.com/jeffrayfilms/
This week we celebrate Jamal's birthday by telling him our favorite memories and then we talk about Top Chef Season 9, Episode 9 - "BBQ Pit Wars". Top Chef talk starts at 35:46 If you're San Francisco this weekend, you should come check out Bryan's sketch team at San Francisco Sketch Fest! Details and ticket link - here Subscribe for new episodes on Mondays or Tuesdays or even Wednesday sometimes. Rate us 5 stars and let us know what you had for dinner last night in the review! This episode was edited by Bryan A Jackson. The Pod Chef theme song was produced and performed by Jeff Ray. Pod Chef is Bryan, Jamal, & Reaves. Pod Chef Links Follow us on Instagram and Twitter - @podchefpodcast Follow Bryan on Instagram - @bjacksonininaction Follow Jamal on Instagram - @hell0newman Our intro was produced and performed by Jeff Ray - https://www.instagram.com/jeffrayfilms/
Today on the show we have conversations with two terrific chefs in New York City. First up is Suzanne Cupps. She's the chef-owner of Lola's in the Flatiron District. The cooking there made Matt's top meals list of 2024, and in this conversation she opens up about her cooking career, and her unique place in the NYC restaurant scene.Also on the show is a great conversation with Harold Dieterle. He is the winner of Top Chef Season 1, and we talk all about his long career in New York City and the ups and downs of chef life. We are such big Harold fans at TASTE. Note: Il Totano closed on January 6, 2025. We await an exciting reboot.Do you enjoy This Is TASTE? Drop us a review on Apple, or star us on Spotify. We'd love to hear from you. MORE FROM SUZANNE CUPPS & HAROLD DIETERLE:Home Cooking So Good, Only a Restaurant Could Do It [NYT]Ryan Sutton on Harold Dieterle [Eater]See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
This week your three amigos talk about Top Chef Season 9, Episode 8 - "Tribute Dinner" and Bryan shares his rejected Foreword submission for Tom's book "Why I Cook" Top Chef talk starts at 36:30 Subscribe for new episodes on Mondays or Tuesdays or even Wednesday sometimes. Rate us 5 stars and let us know what you had for dinner last night in the review! This episode was edited by Bryan A Jackson. The Pod Chef theme song was produced and performed by Jeff Ray. Pod Chef is Bryan, Jamal, & Reaves. Pod Chef Links Follow us on Instagram and Twitter - @podchefpodcast Follow Bryan on Instagram - @bjacksonininaction Follow Jamal on Instagram - @hell0newman Our intro was produced and performed by Jeff Ray - https://www.instagram.com/jeffrayfilms/
Given the recent news of a certain Top Chef contestant joining a certain Top Chef podcast... The boys of Pod Chef and the ladies of Moms of Flavortown (Rachel Bloor and Debbie Pressman) have teamed up for some trust busting! And we do that by combining our powers to discuss Top Chef Season 9, Episode 7 - "Game On". Top Chef talk starts at 40:37 Be sure to check out Moms of Flavortown! - https://www.instagram.com/momsofflavortown/ Subscribe for new episodes on Mondays or Tuesdays sometimes. Rate us 5 stars and let us know what you had for dinner last night in the review! This episode was edited by Bryan A Jackson. The Pod Chef theme song was produced and performed by Jeff Ray. Pod Chef is Bryan, Jamal, & Reaves. Pod Chef Links Follow us on Instagram and Twitter - @podchefpodcast Follow Bryan on Instagram - @bjacksonininaction Follow Jamal on Instagram - @hell0newman Our intro was produced and performed by Jeff Ray - https://www.instagram.com/jeffrayfilms/
This week you only get two amigos, but they share some exclusive clips that Tommy C sent us from his trip to the Daily Show. Then Reaves shares a harrowing story of picking up food rather than having it delivered. And just because you've been good this year, they talk about Top Chef Season 9, Episode 6 - "Higher Steaks". Top Chef talk starts at 36:45 Subscribe for new episodes on Mondays or Tuesdays sometimes. Rate us 5 stars and let us know what you had for dinner last night in the review! This episode was edited by Bryan A Jackson. The Pod Chef theme song was produced and performed by Jeff Ray. Pod Chef is Bryan, Jamal, & Reaves. Pod Chef Links Follow us on Instagram and Twitter - @podchefpodcast Follow Bryan on Instagram - @bjacksonininaction Follow Jamal on Instagram - @hell0newman Our intro was produced and performed by Jeff Ray - https://www.instagram.com/jeffrayfilms/
This week Bryan and Jamal recap their Thanksgivings and then they recap Top Chef Season 9, Episode 5 - "Don't Be Tardy for the Dinner Party". Top Chef talk starts at 27:05 Subscribe for new episodes on Mondays or Tuesdays sometimes. Rate us 5 stars and let us know what you had for dinner last night in the review! This episode was edited by Bryan A Jackson. The Pod Chef theme song was produced and performed by Jeff Ray. Pod Chef is Bryan, Jamal, & Reaves. Pod Chef Links Follow us on Instagram and Twitter - @podchefpodcast Follow Bryan on Instagram - @bjacksonininaction Follow Jamal on Instagram - @hell0newman Our intro was produced and performed by Jeff Ray - https://www.instagram.com/jeffrayfilms/
All three amigos are here and we're talking Top Chef Season 9, Episode 4 - "Red Hot Chili Cook Off" Top Chef talk starts at 24:20 Subscribe for new episodes on Mondays or Tuesdays sometimes. Rate us 5 stars and let us know what you had for dinner last night in the review! This episode was edited by Bryan A Jackson. The Pod Chef theme song was produced and performed by Jeff Ray. Pod Chef is Bryan, Jamal, & Reaves. Pod Chef Links Follow us on Instagram and Twitter - @podchefpodcast Follow Bryan on Instagram - @bjacksonininaction Follow Jamal on Instagram - @hell0newman Our intro was produced and performed by Jeff Ray - https://www.instagram.com/jeffrayfilms/
Welcome to Season 4, Episode 47! Today's guest is another popular Top Chef Alum, Chef Nini Nguyen. Born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana, Chef Nini has made a name for herself in the culinary world through her food as well as her appearances on TV and on social media. She is known for blending authentic Vietnamese flavors with a generous nod to the foods she grew up eating in New Orleans. The desire to learn and push herself is strong in Chef Nini. She appeared on Top Chef Season 16 in Kentucky as well as Top Chef All-Stars, Season 17 in Los Angeles. She has also participated in other competitions like the Tournament of Champions Season 5, along with some of the best chefs in the world), as well as Last Bite Hotel. In addition to TV and social media appearances, she is known for her recipe development and work as an instructor. Her latest milestone is the release of her first cookbook, Đặc Biệt: An Extra Special Vietnamese Cookbook, which was released on August 27, 2024. Filled with her spin on Vietnamese food with a twist to make it even more Đặc Biệt (special), Chef Nini interweaves the cookbook with personal stories, bits of history, and tips and tricks for becoming a better cook. Chef Nini is a talented chef and wonderful person. To find out more about Chef Nini, you can find her at chefnininguyen.com or on instagram @chefnininguyen... and check out her cookbook Đặc Biệt… It's truly special! If you like what we do, please share, follow, and like us in your podcast directory of choice or on Instagram @AAHistory101. For previous episodes and resources, please visit our site at https://asianamericanhistory101.libsyn.com or social media links at http://castpie.com/AAHistory101. If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, email us at info@aahistory101.com. Above photo credit to Kimberly Ha
This week it's just Bryan and Reaves but we managed to keep the episode to a little over an a hour soooo you're welcome. And it wasn't easy because we had to talk about Top Chef Season 9, Episode 3 "Quinceañeras" Top Chef talk starts at 31:30 Subscribe for new episodes on Mondays or Tuesdays sometimes. Rate us 5 stars and let us know what you had for dinner last night in the review! This episode was edited by Bryan A Jackson. The Pod Chef theme song was produced and performed by Jeff Ray. Pod Chef is Bryan, Jamal, & Reaves. Pod Chef Links Follow us on Instagram and Twitter - @podchefpodcast Follow Bryan on Instagram - @bjacksonininaction Follow Jamal on Instagram - @hell0newman Our intro was produced and performed by Jeff Ray - https://www.instagram.com/jeffrayfilms/
This week Bryan is hosting for some reason and the best friends talk about Top Chef Season 9, Episode 2 - "The Heat is On" Top Chef talk starts at 24:45 Subscribe for new episodes on Mondays or Tuesdays sometimes. Rate us 5 stars and let us know what you had for dinner last night in the review! This episode was edited by Bryan A Jackson. The Pod Chef theme song was produced and performed by Jeff Ray. Pod Chef is Bryan, Jamal, & Reaves. Pod Chef Links Follow us on Instagram and Twitter - @podchefpodcast Follow Bryan on Instagram - @bjacksonininaction Follow Jamal on Instagram - @hell0newman Our intro was produced and performed by Jeff Ray - https://www.instagram.com/jeffrayfilms/
Love that new season smell! This week Jamal and Reaves crack open a fresh one and discuss Top Chef Season 9, Episode 1 - "Everything's Bigger in Texas" Top Chef talk starts at 17:35 Subscribe for new episodes on Mondays or Tuesdays sometimes. Rate us 5 stars and let us know what you had for dinner last night in the review! This episode was edited by Bryan A Jackson. The Pod Chef theme song was produced and performed by Jeff Ray. Pod Chef is Bryan, Jamal, & Reaves. Pod Chef Links Follow us on Instagram and Twitter - @podchefpodcast Follow Bryan on Instagram - @bjacksonininaction Follow Jamal on Instagram - @hell0newman Our intro was produced and performed by Jeff Ray - https://www.instagram.com/jeffrayfilms/
Jamal and Reaves skip all the bullshit and jump right into Chefs, I've Prepared For You and then they talk about Top Chef Season 8, Episode 16 - "Finale" Top Chef talk starts at 15:23 Subscribe for new episodes on Mondays or Tuesdays sometimes. Rate us 5 stars and let us know what you had for dinner last night in the review! This episode was edited by Bryan A Jackson. The Pod Chef theme song was produced and performed by Jeff Ray. Pod Chef is Bryan, Jamal, & Reaves. Pod Chef Links Follow us on Instagram and Twitter - @podchefpodcast Follow Bryan on Instagram - @bjacksonininaction Follow Jamal on Instagram - @hell0newman Our intro was produced and performed by Jeff Ray - https://www.instagram.com/jeffrayfilms/
Today on Flavors Unknown, I'm sitting down with Chef Danny Garcia, the Top Chef Season 21 winner and Executive Chef at Saga Hospitality Group. Chef Danny is preparing to launch Time and Tide, a highly anticipated seafood restaurant opening in Manhattan in late 2024. In this episode, we explore his culinary journey—from his early days at Johnson & Wales to his experience at world-renowned kitchens like The French Laundry and his long-standing collaboration with the late Chef James Kent.Join us as we dive into his thoughts on mentorship, collaboration, and leadership in the kitchen, and how his Dominican and Puerto Rican roots have shaped his bold and innovative cooking style. Chef Danny also shares stories about his carefree attitude on Top Chef, his favorite upcoming dishes, and how he's honoring Chef Kent's legacy through his new restaurant. What you'll learn from Chef Danny Garcia ChefDanny Garcia's earliest taste memory– 3:46How a unique opportunity in high school set his path– 4:53Attending Johnson & Wales and the value of culinary education– 5:37Staging versus culinary school: Which is better?– 7:21What can't be learned on the job?– 9:34How the workforce in kitchens has changed– 10:22Balancing work-life balance for his team– 11:35The rise of fast-casual dining and its motivations– 13:08How restaurants must meet diverse dining needs– 16:42His time at The French Laundry– 18:17Collaborating and creating with the late Chef James Kent– 20:54Honoring James Kent's legacy through Time and Tide– 26:28Storytelling through food: A dish to expect at Time and Tide– 28:15The diversity of his team and food inspirations– 29:42ChefDanny's favorite dish on the new menu– 30:51His carefree attitude onTop Chefand lessons learned– 32:23Advice for young chefs entering the industry– 34:37His guilty pleasure food– 37:18Kitchen pet peeves– 37:59A lesson ChefDannylives by– 38:42His dream culinary collaborations– 39:09 I'd like to share a potential educational resource, "Conversations Behind the Kitchen Door", my new book that features dialogues with accomplished culinary leaders from various backgrounds and cultures. It delves into the future of culinary creativity and the hospitality industry, drawing from insights of a restaurant-industry-focused podcast, ‘flavors unknown”. It includes perspectives from renowned chefs and local professionals, making it a valuable resource for those interested in building a career in the culinary industry.Get the book here! Links to other episodes with the chefs in New York City Don't miss out on the chance to hear from these talented chefs and gain insight into the world of culinary techniques. Check out the links below for more conversations with Chefs in NYC.Conversations with chef Trigg BrownInterview with pastry chef Françoois PayardConversation with Erik RamirezInterview with pastry chef Erin Kanagy-LouxConversation with chef Dan Kluger Links to most downloaded episodes (click on any picture to listen to the episode) Chef Sheldon Simeon Chef Andy Doubrava Chef Erik Ramirez Chef Jacques Pepin Social media Chef Danny Garcia Instagram Social media Time & Tide Instagram Links mentioned in this episode Time & TideKent Hospitality Group
Chef Kenny Offers New Takes on Southern Cuisine Chef Kenny Gilbert is best known for his appearance on “Top Chef” Season seven, where he displayed a big personality and instantly became one of the most likable "cheftestants" to date. He is also the author of the new cookbook, Southern Cooking, Global Flavors (2023), which includes tips and techniques for making international variations of over 100 iconic Southern dishes. "My passion is food. Wherever I go, whatever I do, that's how I roll." - Chef Kenny Gilbert Throughout his career, Kenny has traveled the world, staging in some of the top restaurants in Japan, Spain, France and the Caribbean. He has cooked at the James Beard House, participated in wine & food festivals around the country, cooked for the Sports Illustrated Super Bowl party and appeared on the “Today Show,” Jacksonville's FOX 30 and in the LA Times. MEET CELEBRITY CHEF KENNY GILBERT Kenny joined us for a Lit Chat Interview on Tuesday, August 27, at the Mandarin Branch Library. This program was sponsored by the Friends of the Mandarin Library. MORE ABOUT THE AUTHOR & INTERVIEWER An award-winning chef and restaurateur, Kenny Gilbert's career spans over two decades and has graced him with opportunities to travel around the world and learn the authentic techniques and flavors of global cuisines. He has always had a love of cooking. Growing up in Cleveland, but with roots in the South, his father was an avid BBQ man with his own rubs and sauces while his mother was a fantastic home cook. In April of 2023, Kenny released his very first cookbook, Southern Cooking, Global Flavors from Rizzoli. Interviewer Cindy Sutton and her husband are the parents of three children and are now first-time grandparents. Cindy is retired from the healthcare industry, where she worked for almost 30 years. She has lived in various places across the United States and is an avid traveler who enjoys great food and great wine (and cocktails). Living in different areas around the country and traveling around the world has afforded her the opportunity to eat at famous restaurants and experience the creativity and genius of a lot of chefs. Her husband, David, had the opportunity to experience Chef Kenny‘s creations in the late 90s when he was at the Ritz Carlton in Amelia Island, and since then they have both been big fans of Chef Kenny and have traveled to other cities just to experience his cuisine. --- Never miss an event! Sign up for email newsletters at https://bit.ly/JaxLibraryUpdates Jacksonville Public LibraryWebsite: https://jaxpubliclibrary.org/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jaxlibrary Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JaxLibrary/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaxlibrary/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/jaxpubliclibraryfl Contact Us: jplpromotions@coj.net
This week your amigos learn that Jamal has a killer Arnold impression and we talk about Top Chef Season 8, Episode 15 - "Last Supper". Top Chef talk starts at 23:24 Subscribe for new episodes on Mondays or Tuesdays sometimes. Rate us 5 stars and let us know what you had for dinner last night in the review! This episode was edited by Bryan A Jackson. The Pod Chef theme song was produced and performed by Jeff Ray. Pod Chef is Bryan, Jamal, & Reaves. Pod Chef Links Follow us on Instagram and Twitter - @podchefpodcast Follow Bryan on Instagram - @bjacksonininaction Follow Jamal on Instagram - @hell0newman Our intro was produced and performed by Jeff Ray - https://www.instagram.com/jeffrayfilms/