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Chef Mike Harvey of Jalisco Taqueria is passionate about utilizing authentic ingredients while paying homage to the flavors of Mexican culture. As a fellow graduate of NECI, years later, Jamie and Mike have both found themselves cooking in the Lowcountry. The two discuss all things tacos, Moles, dips and dishes and how a variety of cuisines have evolved their cooking styles today.

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Charleston native, Hamilton Horne, operates a hydroponic farm inside a shipping container and serves as a purveyor of artisanal lettuce, micro greens, herbs, and leafy greens for restaurants in the Lowcountry. In this episode, Hydro Ham and Jamie chat about the logic of buying from your local farms, inflation and disruption in the national food supply chain, and the benefits of investing in yourself.

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Jonathan Kish, CEO of Queen Street Hospitality and VP of the Lowcountry Hospitality Association, is keeping his family’s role in Charleston hospitality alive. Jonathan joins Jamie as the two talk about the mission of restaurant week, the value of learning from failure, and Jonathan’s integral role in bettering the hospitality industry in Charleston.

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Jamie is joined by John Matthews, aka “Turtle,” as they take a trip down memory lane to where their friendship started 26 years ago. Jamie and John discuss their time at culinary school, the countless kitchens they both worked in, and the path that led John on his culinary journey. Now a licensed massage therapist, John has yet to shake the culinary urge and sees food as a unified culture.

Longtime news personality, Kristen Miranda, hosts the best of Charlotte’s culinary scene on her WBTV lifestyle segment. With the launch of her new collaborative cookbook “Tastes and Talents of Charlotte - WBTV Family Recipes” Jamie hosts Kristen for the first time to discuss her personal experiences interviewing chefs, her favorite Charlotte spots, and reflect on the past 10 years of both of their careers.

For our 35th episode, Chef Jamie is joined by co-producer, Julia Kane, to reflect back on the common themes of our episodes thus far. From mental health awareness in the industry, to the influence of social media on diners, and all aspects of sustainability, Jamie discusses the current state of the hospitality industry.

Whether it be cooking, running or writing, Chef Marc Jacksina brings the heat to all of his endeavors. Jamie and Marc recount their time spent in the kitchen together, discuss their experiences with learning from failure, and their approach to teaching the next generation.

Chef Michael Noll lets the ingredients tell the story of every dish. As Chef Partner of Bardo and Vana in Charlotte, Michael discusses the concept, configuration and execution of a tasting menu concept. Follow along to hear what’s coming soon to Lake Norman.

Nashville hospitality public relations mogul, Hannah Schneider acts as the voice for her vast portfolio of restaurant and hotel clients. While she currently serves as the founder and owner of BRND House, Hannah’s career path began at the host stand. In this episode, Jamie and Hannah sit down to discuss what it takes to make it in the industry, all things social media and even some secrets of her craft.

Chef Brian Baxter knows how to hold court at Nashville’s “chef incubator” and open kitchen concept, The Catbird Seat. Brian’s creativity extends from his food to the canvas where he experiments with oils and watercolors. In this episode, Jamie and Brian discuss what goes into his unique menu creations, the evolving culture as a leader in the kitchen, and the benefits they both experience from choosing sobriety.

Owner and Executive Pastry Chef of Wentworth & Fenn, Sam Allen, is known by many in Charlotte for her signature desserts and pastries. Jamie and Sam whisk up conversation about how she turned her passion into an independently owned gourmet pastry operation at Camp North End.

From food runner to Executive Chef, William Underwood propelled his way through the ranks. William shares his passion for art that has translated from the dance studio, to the plate, and now to the canvas. The two discuss balancing a healthy life inside and out of the kitchen.

Chef Ashley Boyd was destined for the restaurant life, it was just a matter of choosing the right position. After working her way through the front and back of the house, she found her passion lied within pastry. In this episode, Ashley and Jamie dive into their cooking voices and what it’s like to be a kid in the kitchen.

From opponents to friends, Jamie brings on Chef Gerald Sombright, who recently led his team at Knife & Spoon in Orlando to become Florida’s inaugural Michelin star restaurant. The two recount their experiences on Top Chef and the one ingredient that got them both eliminated.

With Appalachian roots, Chef William Dissen was raised cooking with fresh ingredients from his grandmother’s farm. His upbringing cultivated his cooking style today and has led him to become known as one of the world’s most sustainable chefs. Listen as Jamie and William discuss his familial ties to the culinary world, the ups and downs of restaurant ownership, and the importance of sustainable cooking.

Tried-and-true North Carolinian, Chef Bill Smith, spent the majority of his culinary career at the iconic Crook’s Corner in Chapel Hill. In this episode, Jamie & Bill talk for the very first time about the evolution of the culinary world and Bill’s unorthodox practices that led him to become one of Chapel Hill’s best-known chefs.