Ya Gotta Eat

Mary Ryan Brown | Ya Gotta Eat #16

Mary Ryan Brown was always going to make it--at least that's what Robert St. John will tell you. So it comes as no surprise that this lunch at The Maple Bar in Hattiesbur

Jimmy Buffett Told Us to Keep the Party Going | The Coral Reefer Band | Ya Gotta Eat #15

In this episode of Ya Gotta Eat, Robert St. John and Drew Wooton get an all-access pass to the green room at the Florida-Alabama line, sharing a meal with members of Jimm

This DJ Keeps it Positive | Marcus Carr aka DJ Kujho | Ya Gotta Eat #14

DJ Kujho brings the good vibes, but the story behind the energy runs deep.Born and raised in Hattiesburg, MS, Marcus Carr, better known as DJ Kujho, has built a career ar

Kim Howard | Doubling Down at Black Jack Ranch | Ya Gotta Eat #13

Before she raised some of the finest Wagyu beef in the South, Kim Howard was walking the streets of Los Angeles as an LAPD officer — and earning the Medal of Valor to pro

Susan Spicer | Je Suis Lá | Ya Gotta Eat #12

Susan Spicer helped shape modern New Orleans cuisine without ever chasing the spotlight.Born in Key West and raised in New Orleans after spending part of her childhood in

Vasti Jackson | This Is Your Heartbeat | Ya Gotta Eat #11

Vasti Jackson isn’t just a musician. He’s a storyteller, a cultural bridge, and one of the living voices of the blues.Born and raised in McComb, Mississippi, Vasti grew u

Dario Cecchini | The Butcher of Panzano | Ya Gotta Eat #10

Dario Cecchini isn't just a butcher. He’s a philosopher of food, a steward of tradition, and the heart of a small town in Tuscany.Known around the world as The Butcher of

Mark Landis | I Like to Stay Busy | Ya Gotta Eat #9

Mark Landis is one of the most unusual guests we’ve ever had at the table.Known as one of America’s most prolific art forgers, Landis spent years donating recreated works

Charles Morgan | Built by the Docks | Ya Gotta Eat #8

Charles Morgan helped define the Gulf Coast restaurant scene.In 1979, he turned a small repurposed house on the Destin Harbor into Harbor Docks — a waterfront seafood lan

Kevin Boehm | The Bottomless Cup | Ya Gotta Eat #7

Kevin Boehm has built one of the most respected restaurant groups in America. As co-founder of Boka Restaurant Group, he and his business partner Rob Katz operate more t

Frank Brigtsen | Ya Gotta Eat #6

In Episode 6 of Ya Gotta Eat, Robert St. John and Drew Wooton sit down with Chef Frank Brigtsen — one of the true gentlemen of New Orleans cooking — for a meal at Susan S

Oli Petit | Ya Gotta Eat #5

Oli Petit — Belgian-born restaurateur, drummer, and the heart behind The Red Bar in Downtown Grayton Beach — joins Robert St. John and Drew Wooton for Episode 5 of Ya Got

Mason Hereford | Ya Gotta Eat #4

Mason Hereford — chef, author, and owner of Turkey and the Wolf — joins Robert St. John and Drew Wooton at the High Hat Cafe for Episode 4 of Ya Gotta Eat. Mason is one

Eric Cook | Part 2 | Ya Gotta Eat #3

Chef Eric Cook — Marine Corps veteran, New Orleans native, and owner of Gris-Gris and Saint John — returns for Part 2 on Episode 3 of Ya Gotta Eat.In this episode, the co

Eric Cook | Ya Gotta Eat #2

Chef Eric Cook — Marine Corps veteran, New Orleans native, and owner of Gris-Gris and Saint John — joins Robert St. John and Drew Wooton for Episode 2 of Ya Gotta Eat: a

Ben & Erin Napier | Ya Gotta Eat #1

Ben & Erin Napier are famous far beyond their Hometown, but when you sit down a share a meal with them, you wouldn't know it. They have to be two of the most genuine huma