Ty Walker and his wife Shannon own and operate Smoke in Chimneys trout farm in New Castle, Virginia. In this Eat It, Virginia episode, Walker joined Scott and Robey and shared his experience revitalizing a 1930s trout hatchery.
He discussed the challenges of starting and running a sustainable fish farm, including public perception, infrastructure limitations, and high start-up costs. (22:45)
Walker also touched on the big role faith has played in his business. (50:05)
Other topics discussed in this episode include:
- The restaurants Robey included on the July 2024 Hot List (1:58)
- The situation with Brittanny Anderson and the Pink Room (8:22)
- An update on the whereabouts of Richmond chef Bobo Catoe (11:20)
- The mystery and annoyance surrounding the lack of prices on menus (13:05)
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This episode is sponsored by the Virginia Museum of History & Culture and its new exhibit Julia Child: A Recipe For Life.
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