Cultivated By Caryn

On this week’s show, host Caryn Antonini is joined by legendary, award-winning Chefs, Wolfgang Puck and son, Byron Lazaroff-Puck. Theirs is a beautiful story of legacy - a passing of the culinary torch from one generation to the next. 

Wolfgang began cooking alongside his mother in Austria before training in some of Europe's most renowned restaurants. After moving to the United States, he founded Spago in 1982, launching ...

On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by Denise Manning, CEO + Founder of Beauty F(x), the first truly functional beauty food in the form of a bite-sized snack. Inspired by her own personal journey, Denise set out to create these nutrient-rich snacks which are packed with antioxidants and bioactive compounds, and are designed to work at the cellular level - nourishing, rejuvenating, and enhancing natural beaut...

On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by Alessandra Rellini, owner of Agricola Farm, nestled in the heart of Vermont’s Champlain Valley. Agricola is also home to Monti Verdi Salumi, where award-winning, artisanal cured meats are crafted in the true spirit of Italian tradition. What began as a passion project has grown into a thriving farm, deeply rooted in Alessandra’s Italian heritage. Her work li...

On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by Matthew Beaudin, Vice President of Culinary for Higher Education, a chef, operator, and systems thinker who’s spent more than two decades pushing the boundaries of food, culture, and sustainability. After earning his associate degree in culinary arts from the Culinary Institute of America, Matthew Beaudin fiercely pursued his passion for cooking by working across ...

On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by David Vogel, Founder and CEO of Badger Beverages, a premium mixer brand designed to elevate the cocktail experience, whether you’re enjoying a drink at home or at a top-tier bar. Badger is committed to high-quality ingredients and bold, refined flavors, delivering craft cocktail quality with the convenience of a bottle.

David brings more than two decades of experie...

On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by Dan Cohen, Owner of New York-based Danny Macaroons, Super Nice Coffee and Bakery and Super Nice Pizza. Dan didn’t set out to build a food business, and in fact, came from the world of startups and sports media. But a simple batch of homemade macaroons for Passover, and a little encouragement from family, set off a completely unexpected journey. Today he is the cre...

On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by Brittney Lim and Sashi Kumar, Co-Founders of award-winning Tamarind Heads BBQ Sauce. Their barbecue sauce replaces traditional tomato and vinegar bases with tangy, nutrient packed tamarind, offering a globally inspired flavor profile and often described as a “better for you” condiment with simple, natural ingredients and no preservatives. 

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On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by Mia Martensson, a Swedish-born sommelier whose journey began on the island of Gotland at just 14 years old and has since taken her across the globe. From Michelin-starred restaurants in Stockholm to vineyards in South Africa and even a private residential yacht sailing the world, Mia has built a career defined by curiosity, expertise, and a passion for connection.

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On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by Jessica Davidoff, Founder and CEO of Cob, a corn-free popcorn alternative made from the ancient, nutrient-rich grain sorghum. Jessica’s journey began with a deeply personal challenge: when her son developed a severe corn allergy, she set out to create a better, safer snack—one that didn’t compromise on taste or nutrition. The result was Cob, a light, c...

Mitchell Littman, Founding Partner of Littman Krooks and head of the firm’s Corporate and Securities practice. A seasoned transactional lawyer, Mitchell specializes in the hospitality industry, advising on mergers and acquisitions, financing, licensing, and management deals. He regularly represents celebrity chefs, restaurants, and hotels in complex corporate transactions.

Mitchell is also an Adjunct Professor of Law at Brookl...

On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by Bill Brady, a seasoned food photographer and tabletop director who shoots food, beverage, and cannabis. Bill has spent more than 25 years photographing food for restaurants, brands, and publications. He grew up in an Italian American culinary household as well as a well known Tribeca establishment, an upbringing that deeply shaped his relationship with food and hospital...

On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by international Executive Chef Zouheir al Mokallalati  whose life story is deeply rooted in culinary tradition, culture, anddecades of global experience. Chef Zouheir comes from a proud Lebanese family of chefs spanning six generations, where cooking has always been more than a profession, it is a heritage passed down through generations. Inspired by this legacy, Che...

On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by Gianleone Salvadori, Export Manager at Riccione Piadina, a family-founded company dedicated to producing authentic, high-quality piadina romagnola rooted in passion and tradition. Piadina is a beloved Italian flatbread from the Romagna area of Emilia-Romagna, and Riccione Piadina has become a benchmark for authenticity, honoring traditional recipes and techniques that r...

On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by Nancy Bean, Owner and Executive Director of Nantucket Wine and Food Festival, an annual springtime happening on Nantucket, featuring a series of elaborate events, grand tastings and other elevated experiences, drawing over 4,000 attendees to the island. As a leading event producer with over two decades of experience, she is also the founder of WISE UP EVENTS, a boutique...

On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by Pierre Issa, Co-Founder of Pepe Saya Butter Company located in Sydney, Australia. An artisanal butter maker and lover of all things dairy, Pierre - AKA - Pepe, launched his butter company in 2009 with the dream of making a great tasting, high quality Australian cultured butter, and to create a shift towards using local butter. Together with his wife Melissa, he is dedic...

On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by Brittney Miller, President of Manchester Farms, America’s first quail farm located in Lexington County, South Carolina. Founded in 1974, Manchester Farms is a second generation, family-owned farm and one of the largest quail producers in the United States. Built on a foundation of agriculture, stewardship, and Southern hospitality, Manchester Farms has been raisin...

On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by Annie Falk, noted author, philanthropist, and dedicated host who loves the art of making people feel truly welcomed - beautifully, thoughtful and without stress. Most recently, Annie created The Seated App, a mobile app designed to help hosts effortlessly create, manage and share table seating and floor plan details for all types of events, from intimate dinners to wedd...

On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by Jon Engelson, Chief Strategy Officer of Joburg Meats, a U.S. based food company specializing in air-dried meat snacks called Steak slices. Inspired by traditional South African biltong, these tender, air-dried beef slices offer a high-protein, low carb snack that is clean, sugar and nitrate free with a distinct, natural flavor profile. Biltong is rooted in South African...