flavors unknown podcast
We take you behind the scenes of trending kitchens and bars. A podcast for kitchen and bar professionals, foodies and wannabe foodies.
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Join us for a special episode of our podcast featuring a dynamic panel discussion that took place during the StarChefs Rising Stars event in Los Angeles. Today, we dive into the heart of the LA food scene with some of its most innovative culinary leaders: Chef Sandra Cordero at Xuntos, Pastry Chef Sherry Yard, Mixologist Ramsey Musk at Accomplice Bar, Chef Matt Schaler at Birdie G's, and Chef Diego Argoti at Poltergeist at Button M...
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May 21, 2024 • 40 mins
Join us today as we explore the compelling narrative of Chef Mike Carter at Down North Pizza in North Philadelphia, where his passion for culinary innovation and social entrepreneurship takes center stage. As a chef who has navigated the journey from incarceration to leading one of Philly's best pizza restaurants, Mike's story is a profound testament to the power of second chances and culinary creativity. In this episode, you'll de...
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Today I’m talking to Chef Aaron Bludorn. Born in Minneapolis and raised in the Pacific Northwest, he’s known for his refined and personal style. He’s the creative force behind Bludorn Restaurant and Navy Blue, both located in Houston, Texas.You’ll hear about his youthful excursions catching fish in Seattle and his experiences working in some of the most coveted restaurants in New York, especially What it was like working with Chef ...
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April 23, 2024 • 58 mins
Today I’m talking to Chef Nina Compton, a James Beard award-winning chef based in New Orleans,Louisiana. She’s the owner and creative mind behind Compère Lapin and Bywater American Bistro. You’ll hear about her experience on Season 11 of Top Chef, - Saint Lucian roots
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Chef Nina Conpton's unique and flavorful upbringing in St. Lucia 2:35The sweet scents of a childhood in the Caribbean 3:...
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April 9, 2024
This episode is the recording of the SXSW 2024 panel discussion I moderated with local chefs in Austin at a live SXSW event called Global Bites, Local Delights: How Immigrant Flavors Are Shaping the U.S. Food Scene. I’m joined by Chef Tavel Bristol-Joseph from Emmer & Rye Hospitality Group, Chef Edgar Rico from Nixta Taqueria, and Chef Simone Tong from Zoe Tong.You’ll hear how global flavors are making their mark on American cuisin...
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March 26, 2024 • 71 mins
Today I’m talking to Author Andrew Friedman. His most recent book is called The Dish: The Lives and Labor Behind One Plate of Food. It takes a deep dive into one Chicago kitchen to explore the nature of our food system and the professionals who plate and prepare the food we eat. He’s also the host of the podcast "Andrew Talks to Chefs".You’ll hear about the inspiration for his book and the journey it took him on to understand the l...
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March 12, 2024 • 79 mins
Today, I’m exploring A Taste of Philly with a StarChefs Rising Stars panel of talented chefs in Philadelphia. You’ll hear from Chef Michael Vincent Ferreri at Irwin’s, Chef George Madosky at Fork, Chef Yun Fuentes at Bolo, Bartender Fred Beebe at Post Haste, and Pastry Chef Amanda Rafaiski from Friday, Saturday, Sunday. Discover how their cultural heritage influences their menus, the significance of local produce, the stories behin...
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February 27, 2024 • 49 mins
Today, I’m talking to Chef Simone Tong of the restaurant Zoe Tong in Austin. Her cross-cultural upbringing exposed her to many flavors throughout Asia, informing a blending of influences that resulted in a style uniquely her own.You’ll hear about her early food influences, from street foods in China to her days working in her mother’s restaurant. She shares the reality of working in the kitchen and what it’s really like to make you...
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February 13, 2024 • 50 mins
Today, I’m talking to chef Jose Carles, the creative mind behind Venice’s newest restaurant, Si! Mon.
Carles is originally from Panama, where he ran Donde Jose and currently operates Fonda Lo Que Hay in bustling Panama City.
You’ll hear about his early start in the kitchen and the encouragement his family provided to get him on the professional culinary path. You’ll learn about the diverse influences that come together to make up P...
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January 30, 2024 • 48 mins
Today, I’m talking to chef Rico Torres from Mixtli in San Antonio, TX. Born and raised in El Paso, the vast desert landscapes helped inspire his creativity. His proximity to the border of Mexico fed his love for south of the border culinary traditions, made evident through the food he dishes up at Mixtli. You’ll hear how he embraces his Mexican cultural roots in the food he creates, and how he cleverly weaves the history of the peo...
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January 16, 2024 • 44 mins
Today, I’m talking to Chef Gavin Kaysen. He’s the executive chef and owner of several Minneapolis hotspots, including Spoon and Stable, Bellecour Bakery, Demi, Socca, and Mara. Kaysen was a 2018 recipient of the prestigious James Beard Award for Best Chef.You’ll hear about his early love for his grandmother’s dishes, how they inspired him to become a chef, and where to find those recipes. He shares his experiences growing and learn...
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January 2, 2024 • 41 mins
Today, I’m sharing a panel discussion dedicated to the art of perfect pizza. With me are Chef RobertAndreozzi from Marvin Pizza in Providence, RI, Chef Derrick Tung from Paulie Gee's in Logan Square in Chicago, and Chef Demetri Mechelis from Martha Dear in Washington DC.You’ll hear how they first became interested in pizza-making, and they each share the individual paths that led them to the pizza business.You’ll learn the secrets ...
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December 19, 2023 • 88 mins
Today, I’m sharing a recent panel discussion that took place in the thriving culinary scene of Austin, Texas. I was joined by Chef Fiore Tedesco of L'Oca D'Oro, Chef Fermin Nunez of Suerte and Este, Chef Philip Speer of Comedor, Chef Amanda Turner of Olamaie, Bartender Erin Ashford of Holiday.You’ll hear about the local restaurant scene in Austin and the community-driven aspects that make it unique. You’ll learn about the local ing...
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December 5, 2023 • 86 mins
This is the Best Chefs' Stories episode of the 'Flavors Unknown' podcast, as we celebrate a milestone - episode 150 alongside, 100,000 episode downloads, and the one-year anniversary of my book, “Conversations Behind The Kitchen Door.” This special edition is a journey into the culinary world, highlighting big themes like Heritage and Influences, Childhood Memories, Sources of Inspiration, and Cooking Techniques. We delve into the ...
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November 21, 2023 • 42 mins
Today, I'm featuring Talat Market and chef Parnass Savang. He’s the co-founder of Talat Market in Atlanta. As a first-generation Thai-American, he’s learned to blend his cultural background in the form of unique and flavorful dishes that he describes as Georgian Thai.You’ll hear about when he first fell in love with Thai food and how he began to find connections between his cultural roots and his southern upbringing. He talks about...
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November 7, 2023 • 51 mins
Today, I’m talking to chef Vikram Garg from UMI by Vikram Garg, located in Honolulu, Hawaii. Raised in India, Garg was trained in the French-style of culinary arts, providing him with the knowledge of classic techniques. With influences from Japan, the Middle East, Scandinavia, and Hawaii, he seamlessly merges international influences with the bounty of the sea to bring guests a Michelin-level dining experience. You’ll hear about t...
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October 24, 2023 • 46 mins
Today, I’m talking to Grace Lin, author of Chinese Menu: The History, Myths, and Legends Behind Your Favorite Foods. In her book, Lin explores the fascinating stories behind some of the most common and delectable favorites of Chinese cuisine paired with vivid illustrations. You’ll hear how she came up with the idea for this unique book, and the important roles the fortune cookie and the pandemic played in its conceptualization. You...
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October 10, 2023 • 84 mins
5 Providence Restaurants. Today, I’m sharing a panel discussion I had with 5 of Rhode Island’s finest culinary professionals at the Star Chef’s event in Providence. Chef Derek Wagner from Nick’s on Broadway in Providence, Chef Eric Brown from Thick Neck at The Dean Hotel in Providence, Chef Kevin O'Donnell from Giusto in New Port, Chef Nick Gillespie at Dune Brothers Seafood in Providence, and Bartender Jesse Hedberg at Pizza Marv...
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September 26, 2023 • 42 mins
Today, I'm diving into the Bold Fork Books Chef Panel discussion, organized by co-owner Clementine Thomas, co-owner of the Bold Fork Books bookstore in Washington DC. Joining me are Chef Matt Conroy from Lutèce in DC and Chef Opie Crooks from FARM Hospitality Group in Savannah, Georgia.Listen in as these culinary professionals share their initial reactions to my book, Conversations Behind the Kitchen Door. Through their insights, d...
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September 12, 2023 • 44 mins
In this captivating episode, we dive deep with the illustrious James Beard Award-nominated Chef Michael Gallina. At the helm of St. Louis's Vicia restaurant, Michael crafts seasonal, vegetable-centric dishes, epitomized in his signature 3-course Farmers Feast. Journey with us as we explore Vicia's underlying philosophy, the forces that continually reinvent its menu, and the core values driving Take Root Hospitality Group. Plus, dis...
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