In this soulful, laugh-filled, and eye-opening episode, Adam sits down with longtime friend and culinary visionary Chef Nicola Allegretta — the heart behind Paso’s beloved Mama’s Meatball and the bold brilliance behind Mistura, one of the most acclaimed Peruvian restaurants in the country.
From dancing salsa at The Grad to launching his latest Chef’s Table experience (yes, he’s serving kui, beef heart, and alpaca), Nicola shares the story of his culinary fusion, his deep spiritual connection to food, and the risks he’s taken to build something truly special here on the Central Coast.
But this convo goes deeper than cuisine. Nicola is now a finalist in the national Fav Chef 2025 competition, and if he wins, he’s pledged to donate 100 percent of the $25,000 prize to fund a clean water well for an entire community through Charity: Water.
Let that sink in. Food with purpose. Flavor with legacy.
Vote for Chef Nicola - ITS FREE!!!
https://favchef.com/2025/nicola-allegretta
Support the cause
https://www.charitywater.org/nicolaallegretta
Visit the restaurants
https://www.mamasmeatball.com/
https://www.misturarestaurants.com
https://www.misturacatering.com/about
Follow Chef Nicola on Instagram
Listen, share, and if you’re hungry for something real, this one delivers.
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