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Chefs Larry and Marc Forgione: the most notable father/son chef “duo” in America
Season 9 Episode 1
Larry Forgione is considered “the godfather” of American cuisine and is largely responsible for changing the way Americans eat, beginning the entire …
3 years ago
Chef Chris Shepherd: how he helped change the landscape of the Houston culinary scene
Season 8 Episode 22
Chris Shepherd is the former Chef/Owner of award-winning Underbelly Restaurant (and Underbelly Hospitality), which he opened in 2012. He’s been award…
3 years, 4 months ago
BONUS Episode: Fords Gin’s ‘Music to Drink Martinis To’
Season 8 Episode 21
This week is all about the martini! We caught up with Simon Ford of Fords Gin to discuss Music to Drink Martinis To, a new program that serves as a l…
3 years, 5 months ago
Chef Jimmy Wang: how Panda Express became the largest family-owned and operated Asian dining concept in America
Season 8 Episode 20
Jimmy Wang oversees the culinary operations for more than 2300 Panda Express restaurants around the world. From creating and implementing recipes, to…
3 years, 5 months ago
Beyond the Drink: Paige Walwyn’s Tale of Two Cities
Season 8 Episode 19
Paige Walwyn is a bartender who was born and raised in New Jersey by immigrant parents from the island of Nevis. She has tended bar at award-winning …
3 years, 5 months ago
Chef Sarah Grueneberg: LIVE at Graduate Hotel in Evanston
Season 8 Episode 18
Sarah Grueneberg is the multi-award winning Chef/Partner of Monteverde Restaurant & Pastificio in Chicago’s West Loop. You likely watched her as a co…
3 years, 5 months ago
Beyond the Drink: Stacey Swenson’s Bugs’ Sour
Season 8 Episode 17
Stacey Swenson is a 20-year veteran of the hospitality industry and one of the most sought-after bartenders on aperitivo and Italian drinking culture…
3 years, 5 months ago
Chef Winnie Yee-Lakhani: how she’s creating a new style of BBQ by weaving in her Malaysian-Chinese roots
Season 8 Episode 16
Winnie Yee-Lakhani is a chef, mom, entrepreneur and the self-taught “Pit Madam” / founder of Smoke Queen Barbecue. She was a finalist on Food Network…
3 years, 6 months ago
Beyond the Drink: Iain Griffith’s Gimlet 75
Season 8 Episode 15
Iain Griffiths is an Aussie entrepreneur, educator & bartender who was awarded the first-ever “Bartender’s Bartender” award at the World's 50 Best Ba…
3 years, 6 months ago
John Gargano: from his time in federal prison to General Manager of one of NYC’s best restaurants
Season 8 Episode 14
John Gargano served 13 years in prison for selling drugs, and in 2016 received clemency from President Obama. He is now the General Manager of Tom Co…
3 years, 6 months ago