Let's Dig In with Chef Rich Rosendale
Go behind-the-scenes in the world of food with Chef Rich Rosendale and Rosendale Collective as he shares his traveling adventures, meeting interesting people, and tasting delicious food. Enjoy his relentless hunger for learning while hearing from culinary influencers, thought leaders, entrepreneurs, famous people, and everyday inspiring individuals. They'll join the Rosendale Collective team for forward-thinking, thought-provoking, and sometimes controversial conversation. What makes this different than other podcast is we always seek solutions and challenge the status quo. We take deep dives with leading chefs, innovative people and connect with "outside of the box" ideas so you are on top of the global culinary trends and are inspired to live your best life.
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December 30, 2020 • 42 min
On today’s episode of Let’s Dig In, host Rich Rosendale reflects back on the whirlwind year of 2020 with cohosts Christopher Rieloff and Rachel Barnett.
Through the many challenges of navigating a hard-hit industry through a global pandemic, finding new ventures, and exploring emerging technology, our guests have shared a wealth of insights, knowledge, and positivity that make us hopeful for a brighter 2021.
This episode takes us bac...
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December 23, 2020 • 59 min
On today’s episode of Let’s Dig In, host Rich Rosendale’s guest is Ryan Peters, Pittsburgh-based Chef and culinary influencer.
After graduating from culinary school, Chef Peters completed an externship at Ocean Reef Club in Key Largo, FL before returning home to Pennsylvania and working with Chef Kevin Sousa. After some time, Ryan relocated back to Key Largo to be Ocean Reef’s Banquet Sous Chef, deepening his knowledge of culinary...
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December 16, 2020 • 65 min
On today’s episode of Let’s Dig In, host Rich Rosendale’s guest is Julien Fayard, one of Napa Valley’s most respected winemakers and owner of Fayard Winemaking.
Originally from the South of France, Julien has always been surrounded by the wine, with fond memories of his childhood in his family’s winery. After working his way through renown wineries such as Lafite Rothschild and Smith Haut Lafitte in Bordeaux, he eventually moved to ...
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December 9, 2020 • 55 min
On today’s episode of Let’s Dig In, host Rich Rosendale’s guest is Michael Farid, CEO and co-founder of Boston-based Spyce Kitchen, a fully-automated and innovative fast-casual dining experience.
Michael and 3 other MIT grads bonded over their love of food and leveraged their engineering knowledge and resources to bring this concept to life. Also taking inspiration from Chef Daniel Boulud’s involvement, Spyce has grown into an ex...
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December 2, 2020 • 73 min
On today’s episode of Let’s Dig In, host Rich Rosendale’s guest is Alex Dispence, Chef, Content Creator, Podcast Host, and Blogger.
Social media has taken the world by storm, and the opportunities and exposure that it brings can be incredible. Take Chef Alex Dispense for example, also known as @supchef on the trending platform TikTok. His fun and interactive cooking clips have garnered close to half a million followers and ov...
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November 25, 2020 • 76 min
On today's episode of the Let's Dig in Podcast, host Rich Rosendale's guest is Thomas Keller, chef and proprietor of the Thomas Keller Restaurant Group, which includes The French Laundry, Perse, Bouchon Bistro, Bouchon Bakery, Ad Hoc, La Calenda in Yountville California, and the Surf Club in Miami Florida. Chef Keller was the first and only American-born chef to hold multiple three-star Michelin ratings. He is also the ...
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November 18, 2020 • 62 min
On today's episode of Let's Dig In, host Rich Rosendale's guest is Daryl Shular, a culinary entrepreneur, educator, and history maker as the first African American and minority to successfully pass the grueling CMC exam. With a history of embracing challenges and overcoming odds against him, Chef Shular has brought his community together by successfully teaching the next generation of chefs through his time as Director ...
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November 11, 2020 • 63 min
On today's episode of the Let's Dig in Podcast, host Rich Rosendale's guest is Antwon Brinson, a Social Impact Entrepreneur, and Founder/CEO of Culinary Concepts AB. His company is based in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Culinary Concepts AB, mission is to create a socially-minded company that focuses on developing people's ability and passion by teaching life skills using the culinary arts.
We spoke to Antwon about...
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November 4, 2020 • 65 min
On today's episode of Let's Dig In, host Rich Rosendale's guest is BBQ Whisperer Meathead Goldwyn, Pitmaster, founder of AmazingRibs.com, critically-acclaimed wine critic, and New York Times Best Selling Author of Meathead: The Science of Great Barbecue and Grilling that has sold over 200,000 copies since its release. Meathead shares his unique history and story behind his unforgettable name, along with how his educatio...
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October 14, 2020 • 54 min
Want to know what it takes to build one of Miami’s restaurant empires? Ask Brad Kilgore. A Kansas City native, Chef Kilgore has been making large waves in the culinary industry for years, making his mark through notable kitchens including Chicago’s L2O, Alinea, Boka, Miami’s Azul, and J&G Grill. Our exciting chat took us through his latest ventures and being a pillar in the community during these difficult times. We also learne...
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October 2, 2020 • 49 min
Ukrainian pâtissière Dinara Kasko is breaking boundaries when it comes to her usage of 3D printing and computer imaging when it comes to baking show-stopping cakes. A designer at heart, her sophisticated designs and delicious flavors, always using the element of surprise, have garnered the attention of close to 800,000 followers around the globe in various media outlets. Dinara shares her passion with the world through her crafted ...
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September 9, 2020 • 52 min
Arizona native and a Food Network Chopped champion, Chef Tom D’Ambrosio chats with us this week on his journey of over a decade in fine dining leading to his return to Phoenix to own and operate Aioli Gourmet Burgers, one of the fastest growing and most popular food truck experiences in Arizona.
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August 13, 2020 • 17 min
Dive deep into the world of barbecue with Pit Master and classically-trained Chef Ken Hess! Whether you’re searching for the right grill, learning how to choose the best type of wood for your meals, or searching for new techniques to take your flavors out of this world, Ken breaks it all down in this podcast. Soon, you’ll learn how the way you barbecue can ignite unforgettable memories.
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July 29, 2020 • 65 min
In the presence of global uncertainty, Chef Curtis Duffy finds himself with more motivation and fire under his heels than ever as he prepares to open his newest, most highly anticipated restaurant in Chicago. Despite the challenges he faced with the unfortunate end of Grace, the highly lauded Michelin 3-star restaurant in Chicago, Chef Duffy views the experience as a learning opportunity that fostered personal and professional grow...
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July 22, 2020 • 54 min
What else can we do as chefs to create a better world? After four decades of cooking, Chef Daniel Boulud continually challenges himself and others to find answers to this question. As Chef Daniel shares in this week’s episode, it all starts with the culinary minds of tomorrow, who must stay focused and discover what kind of mentors they want to be and how they want to impact the world. After experiencing devastating effects from th...
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June 27, 2020 • 50 min
Donning his signature blue overalls and red bow tie as his personal symbol of commitment to sustainability, Farmer Lee Jones sat down with us to share how The Chef’s Garden has adapted to the COVID-19 aftermath, how the pandemic has impacted the future of his family's 300-acre farm, how the crisis has led to formation of new partnerships and new partners, and how he has learned to open himself and the Garden to a wider market.
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June 9, 2020 • 29 min
On the brink of having the biggest year to date for The Herbal Chef, chef and founder Chris Sayegh found himself at a hard stop as the COVID-19 pandemic spread quickly across the country, halting all immediate plans. However, it turned into the perfect opportunity to refresh and connect with the culinary community as he packs his bags and prepares to journey on a massive road trip around the US. His goal? Cooking with the elements,...
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May 25, 2020 • 50 min
Chef Vikki Krinsky shares her perspective on the trials and tribulations of launching a new product, the incredibly rewarding, humbling, yet consuming life of a private chef, and surrounding yourself with ambitious and trustworthy people.
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May 13, 2020 • 50 min
Vaughn is currently an Assistant Professor of strategy and entrepreneurship at the University College London's School of Management. He has been active on various food innovation-focused Boards through the years and held various roles at Google in his early career. Vaughn holds a PhD in Organizational Behavior, M.A. in Sociology, and B.A. in Social Studies, all awarded by Harvard University.
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May 7, 2020 • 50 min
An uplifting conversation with Chef Johnny Spero, Chef and Owner of Reverie Restaurant and his entire team on how they are coming back gradually to fight back this crisis. Reverie is a modern New American restaurant in the historic Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C. Chef Spero was born and raised in the small town of Phoenix, MD, near the Pennsylvania state line. A triplet, his parents would not allow him or his siblings t...
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