Behind the scenes conversations with chefs and bartenders
Latest episodes
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48 min
Harry Chin: The Art of Flavor at Pigeonhole Honolulu
Mixologist and Pigeonhole co-owner Harry Chin joins host Emmanuel to explain how he moved from teaching into hospitality and how education, guest awareness, and trust in the palate…
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1 h 00
What Defines Bay Area Cuisine Today?
This conversation delves into the vibrant culinary scene of the Bay Area, highlighting the importance of community, sustainability, and innovation in both food and drink.The paneli…
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49 min
Kyton Blair on Building Cocktails at Roquette
In this conversation, Kyton Blair, mixologist at Roquette in Seattle, delve into the world of bartending, exploring his journey from busser to seasoned mixologist. We discuss the v…
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50 min
Chef Charlie Collins and the Flavors of Panama
In this episode, Chef Charlie Collins shares his journey from a young boy in Panama to becoming a renowned chef. He discusses his family’s hotel in Boquete, the significance of loc…
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48 min
Maíz de la Vida: Reimagining Mexican Food in Nashville
Julio Hernandez shares his journey from Mexico to Nashville, exploring the cultural and technical aspects of Mexican cuisine, and how local ingredients influence his cooking at May…
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34 min
Inside Nashville's Evolving Food Scene
In this episode, Nashville’s vibrant food and beverage scene is explored through insights from local chefs, bartenders, and industry experts. Discover how Nashville is evolving int…
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35 min
Inside Casa Playa with Sarah Thompson
Las Vegas has quietly become one of America’s most exciting culinary cities, and Chef Sarah Thompson is helping lead that transformation.In this episode, Sarah shares how she unexp…
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42 min
Maksut Aşkar: Istanbul Beyond Turkish Food
In this episode of Flavors Unknown, Emmanuel Laroche speaks with Chef Maksut Aşkar, the chef behind Neolokal in Istanbul.This is a conversation about much more than one restaurant.…
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29 min
Does Gullah Food Need to Be Elevated?
In this episode of Flavors Unknown, I speak with Chef Carlos Brown, a Charleston-born Gullah Geechee chef and the chef behind Pandora on the Square near Atlanta. The conversation e…
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1 h 27
The New Las Vegas Food Scene, Off the Strip
The episode of the Flavors Unknown podcast explores the tension between the old image of Las Vegas — buffets, the Strip, spectacle, celebrity restaurants, and viral dining — and th…
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52 min
World Central Kitchen’s Laura Hayes on Chef Corps
In this conversation, Laura Hayes discusses her role as the Director of Chef Corps at World Central Kitchen, emphasizing the organization’s mission to provide meals in disaster sit…