The Ultimate Dish

Food Photographer Matt Armendariz: Why the Best Creative Careers Aren’t Planned

In today’s episode, we sit down with Matt Armendariz, food photographer, creative director, author, and founder of Matt Armendariz Studios. For more than two decades, Mat

Chef Aitor Zabala: The Five-Year Road Back to Three Michelin Stars

In today’s episode, we sit down with Chef Aitor Zabala, chef and owner of three-Michelin-starred Somni in West Hollywood and the first Spanish chef to earn three Michelin

Suzy Karadsheh: The "Accidental CEO" Behind The Mediterranean Dish

In today’s episode, we sit down with Suzy Karadsheh, founder and CEO of The Mediterranean Dish and two-time New York Times bestselling author. Suzy shares how the food s

Chef Kat McGibbon on Finding Confidence Under Pressure

In today’s episode, we sit down with Scottish chef Kat McGibbon, winner of the 2025 HIT Scotland Scholarship and champion of The Heat, the culinary competition led by mul

Chef Bae: Why You Should Never Take ‘No’ for an Answer

In today’s episode, we sit down with celebrity private chef, entrepreneur, and content creator Brooke Baevsky, better known to millions online as Chef Bae. Brooke shares

Two Siblings Who Left It All Behind to Build Food Careers

In today’s episode, we sit down with siblings Orel Zwiebel and Nani Edry, two creatives who took very different paths into the world of food. Orel shares how her backgro

From Lockheed Martin to Culinary School

In today’s special episode, filmed at Escoffier’s Boulder campus, we sit down with Asia Geeslin, Escoffier student and U.S. Marine Corps veteran. Asia shares the journey

Kristen Kish in Toronto, Canada: Why Confidence Matters More Than You Think

Escoffier Chef-in-Residence and Emmy-nominated Top Chef host Kristen Kish returns for a special in-person conversation in Toronto, Canada! From her early days on the lin

Alana Kysar: The Untold Truth About Hawaiian Food

In today’s episode, we’re joined by Alana Kysar, cookbook author, recipe developer, photographer, and the voice behind Aloha Kitchen and Aloha Veggies. Alana shares how

Top Chef Winner Melissa King: What Changed When I Stopped Holding Back

In today’s episode, we welcome Melissa King, Top Chef All-Stars champion, record-breaking competitor, cookbook author, and host of National Geographic’s Tasting Wild. Me

​​Jacques Pépin: The Secret Wisdom of a Culinary Legend

In today’s episode, we welcome Jacques Pépin, culinary icon, bestselling author, and beloved teacher whose career has shaped generations of cooks around the world. Jacqu

Alexis Stoudemire: Why She Chose Culinary School Now

In today’s episode, we sit down with Alexis Stoudemire, entrepreneur, lifestyle creator, philanthropist, and recent Escoffier graduate. Alexis opens up about enrolling i

How a Home Kitchen Became a Source of Healing

In today’s episode, we sit down with Jennifer Relph, a home baker, mom of four, and former cottage food business owner behind Selah Sweets. Jen shares how baking became

Kevin Boehm: “How Hospitality Saved My Life”

In today’s episode, we welcome back Kevin Boehm, James Beard Award-winning restaurateur, co-founder of Boka Restaurant Group, and author of The Bottomless Cup. Kevin ref

Beyond Candy: The Art & Soul of Craft Chocolate with Moksha Chocolate’s Founders

In today’s episode, we chat with Jen and Michael Caines, the husband-and-wife team behind Moksha Chocolate, a bean-to-bar craft chocolate company based in Boulder, Colora

Eden Grinshpan on Letting Go of Perfection and Cooking with Joy

In today's episode, we chat with Eden Grinshpan, TV food personality, cookbook author, and beloved host of Top Chef Canada. Eden opens up about what it really means

Heat You Can Handle: How a Chef Turned His Hot Sauce Into a Brand

In today’s episode, we chat with Matt Kuerbis, Escoffier Chef Instructor in Plant-Based Culinary Arts and Hospitality & Restaurant Operations Management. A chef-educator

James Beard Winner Charlie Mitchell on Leading Saga After James Kent

In today's episode, we chat with Charlie Mitchell, executive chef of New York's two-Michelin-starred Saga and James Beard Award winner for Best Chef in New York

From Burger King to Michelin Star: The BRUTAL Truth About Success with Byron Gomez

In today's episode, we chat with Byron Gomez, executive chef of Denver's Michelin-starred BRUTØ and the first Costa Rican chef to earn this prestigious recognit

How This Escoffier Grad Built a Resume of Award-Winning Restaurant Jobs

In today's episode, we chat with Connor Fowler, Escoffier graduate, certified sommelier, and rising talent in fine dining. Connor shares how his culinary education