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EP 30: A Conversation with Sam Fore of Tuk Tuk Snack Shop

Sam Fore is a Sri Lankan-American chef and recipe developer based in Lexington, Kentucky, whose cooking blends her Sri Lankan heritage with her upbringing in the American

EP 29: A Conversation with Jeremiah Langhorne of The Dabney

Jeremiah Langhorne is the chef and co-owner of The Dabney in Washington, D.C., a restaurant that has helped redefine modern American cooking through a deep reverence for

EP 28: A Conversation with Kyle Knall of Birch and CASSIS

Kyle Knall is the Culinary Director at Stone Bank Farms and chef/co-owner of Birch in Milwaukee, which he operates with his wife, Meghan. At Birch, he champions regionall

EP 27: A Conversation with Yia Vang of Vinai

Yia Vang is the executive chef and owner of Vinai in Minneapolis, where he honors the past, present, and future of Hmong cooking. Born in a Thai refugee camp and raised i

EP 26: A Conversation with Legendary Chef Nancy Silverton

Nancy Silverton is a five-time James Beard Award–winning chef and co-owner of the Mozza Restaurant Group, which includes eight locations worldwide. Her flagship Californi

EP 25: A Conversation with Matt and Ted Lee of The Lee Bros.

Siblings Matt and Ted Lee grew up and learned to cook in Charleston, SC. They founded The Lee Brothers Boiled Peanuts Catalogue, a mail-order source for Southern pantry s

EP 24: A Conversation with Vinnie Cimino of Cordelia and ROSY

Vinnie Cimino is a Cleveland, Ohio-based chef who has built his reputation on Midwest values, exceptional ingredients, and genuine hospitality. At his restaurant, Cordeli

EP 23: A Conversation with Jon Bassford, Founder of Lateral Solutions

Jon Bassford is a best-selling author, TEDx speaker, and founder of Lateral Solutions, an operations consulting and advisory firm. With a background spanning law, philo

EP 22: A Conversation with Alyssa Maute Smith of Charleston Wine + Food

Alyssa Maute Smith is the Executive Director of Charleston Wine + Food, where she led the organization into its 20th anniversary year in 2026 with a focus on community, e

EP 21: A Conversation with Bill Addison of the Los Angeles Times

Bill Addison is the restaurant critic for the Los Angeles Times, where he writes influential reviews and guides that spotlight the diversity of the Southern California di

EP 20: A Conversation with Rose Previte of Maydan

Rose Previte is the owner of Washington, D.C.’s acclaimed restaurants and bars Compass Rose, MICHELIN-starred Maydan, Medina, and Maydan Market in Los Angeles. She is als

EP 19: A Conversation with Chef Alex Harrell of The Gloriette and Ben’s Friends

Chef Alex Harrell brings a blend of classical technique and deep respect for Southern technique and seasonal ingredients to his cooking. Raised in southeastern Alabama, h

EP 18: A Conversation with Justin and Mia Devillier of La Petite Grocery

Chef Justin Devillier and Mia Devillier are the husband-and-wife team behind New Orleans’ beloved La Petite Grocery, where Justin serves as Chef/Owner and Mia as Director

EP 17: A Conversation with James London of Chubby Fish

James London is a Charleston native whose culinary career began at age 14. After graduating from the College of Charleston and training at The French Culinary Institute i

EP 16: A Conversation with Kat Kinsman of Food & Wine

Kat Kinsman is the Executive Features Editor at Food & Wine. She is the author of Hi, Anxiety: Life with a Bad Case of Nerves, host of the award-winning podcast Tinfoil S

EP 15: A Conversation with Culinary Icon Wolfgang Puck

Wolfgang Puck is a chef, restaurateur, and culinary pioneer whose name is synonymous with innovation in modern cuisine. Born in Austria, he worked in some of Europe’s mos

EP 14: A Conversation with Andrew Zimmern

Andrew Zimmern is an Emmy- and four-time James Beard Award–winning chef, creator, producer, and storyteller who has built a career on the belief that food tells the world

EP 13: A Conversation with Hospitality Entrepreneur Brooks Reitz

Brooks Reitz is a Charleston-based entrepreneur, investor, and writer. He is the owner of Leon's Oyster Shop, Little Jack's Tavern, and Melfi's, in Charleston, and The Be

EP 12: A New Year’s Message from Steve Palmer

In this special kick-off to 2026, host Steve Palmer and his previous and upcoming guests, including Frank Stitt, Kat Kinsman, Andrew Zimmern, and more, share thoughts on

EP 11: An End-of-Year Reflection from Steve Palmer

In this special holiday episode, host Steve Palmer takes a moment to reflect on the past year and highlight the important work his partners, community, and friends are do