Episode Details

Guest: Sina Shakerian | Owner, Head Chef & Grill Master, Shekamoo Grill

From Cal Poly engineering student to Central Coast kabob king, Sina Shakerian’s journey is what the American dream tastes like: char-grilled, saffron-slicked, and straight from the soul. In this episode, Adam sits down with the man behind Shekamoo Grill, the Persian food sensation that’s lighting up San Luis Obispo with flame-grilled tradition, family-rooted recipes, and an unwavering love for community.

Sina shares how a promise made at the SLO Farmers Market in 2009 became a thriving culinary vision, fueled by faith, sweat, and a little something called shallot yogurt. He opens up about what it means to honor his father’s cooking, collaborate with his powerhouse wife Lindsey, and carry the spirit of Iran on every skewer, all while navigating the emotion of watching his home country in turmoil from thousands of miles away.

This conversation is delicious, human, and quietly revolutionary, just like Shekamoo itself.

Visit Shekamoo Grill:

• In-person at SLO Ranch Farms & Marketplace — 811 Froom Ranch Way, Suite 140, San Luis Obispo, CA

• Every Thursday night at the Downtown SLO Farmers Market

• Private events, weddings, and catering available

Connect with Shekamoo Grill:

• Website: shekamoogrill.com

• Instagram: @shekamoogrill

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