Two Dudes in a Kitchen

On this week’s Luke’s Diner, Emmy Award-winning chef Frankie Celenza from Tastemade pulls up a chair.    The very surprising way Frankie used a special method to cook for the number one tennis player Novak Djokovic.    Find out how to not waste a dime on food with Frankie’s  Tastemade show “Struggle Meals.”  See omnystudio.com/listener fo...

Chef Logan Sandoval takes a seat at Luke’s Diner this week to spill the tea about  competing for $100,000 prize on the current season of Chopped Castaways.    The show leaves 12 chefs stranded on a deserted island, is this a disaster waiting to happen or a dream come true for Logan?   Plus, after competing on multiple cooking shows, Logan reveals why this was the toughest...

She’s known as the “sous therapist“ using the power of cooking to strengthen relationships and connection, Debra Borden takes a seat at Luke’s Diner this week.   Debra shares why the dynamic between Emily and Lorelai makes them the ultimate candidates for cooking therapy and what their journey could look like in the kitchen.   Plus, Debra explains how she can brea...

She’s been a staple of Bravo’s Top Chef since the beginning, judge Gail Simmons  joins Scott at Luke’s Diner this week!  Scott and Gail have something big in common when it comes to sitting down for dinner, find out what it is. Plus, she's a lover of diners, but you’ve got to hear her surprising order if she walked into Luke’s.  See omnystudio.com/liste...

Two time Chopped champion Kathy Fang, from the famous San Francisco Chinese restaurant House of Nanking, joins Scott at Luke’s Diner this week!    Kathy shocks Scott with an ingredient she’s used in an episode of Chopped.    Plus, hear the incredible story of why Kathy left her corporate life to join her family business. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor...

Scott and Kate are kindred spirits when chatting about all things diners, being from Philadelphia, Philly sports, and more!    Find out the ins and outs of diner culture with Kate who spent years working for one of the most famous diners in LA.   Plus, she’s BFF’s with Rose Abdoo, aka Gypsy! Hear what other fun ways she’s connected to Gilmore Girls!    An...

Happy Thanksgiving week! We are joined by Director of the Butterball Turkey Talk Line, Nicole Johnson to talk all about prepping for the big day! What did she really think of the Gilmore Girls Deep Fried Korean Thanksgiving episode? Plus, all the tips and tricks that Sookie would approve of to have a successful Thanksgiving meal.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From The Real Housewives of New York City, Erin Lichy takes a seat at Luke’s Diner this week. Erin and Scott bond on cooking for others. She shares the secret to being a good host.  Plus, Scott learns about the Divorced Dad Chicken Pot — a mouth watering recipe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

She’s a New York Times best-selling author and a James Beard award winner, Joanne Lee Molinaro takes a seat at Luke’s Diner this week. Joanne gives her props to Mrs. Kim for Season 3 E9 “A Deep-Fried Korean Thanksgiving.” Plus, she reveals the one dish she’d bring to the table that might just earn Mrs. Kim’s approval. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...

Grammy award winning singer Lisa Loeb steps into Luke’s Diner this week.   She is known for her iconic song “Stay” but she also had a hidden talent! Hear the sweet tradition she does for birthdays in her family.    Plus, Lisa may be inspired by Lorelai’s coffee obsession, with a very particular coffee order. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information...

He’s a New York Times bestselling cookbook author of “Let’s Eat” Dan “Grossy” Pelosi enters Luke’s Diner this week! Dan reveals his secret to making leftovers feel like new again. Plus, which hosting style does he connect to most — Emily's, Lorelai’s or Sookie’s? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

She is the Queen of YouTube and from the viral cinnamon challenge, GloZell Green takes a seat at Luke’s Diner this week.  Hear why GloZell relates to Gilmore Girls. It has something to do with Lorelai and Rory.  Plus, GloZell hilariously tells us why her time on The Worst Cooks in America was not what she expected!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

She is the Season 1 winner of NBC’s “Yes, Chef!” Emily Brubaker takes a seat at Luke's Diner this week.  Hear what it’s like cooking for culinary icons Martha Stewart and Jose Andrés on “Yes, Chef!”  Plus, what would Emily Brubaker prepare for Emily Gilmore’s Friday Night Dinner? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our Full House week continues! You know her as Stephanie Tanner, Jodie Sweetin takes a seat at Luke’s Diner this week. Jodie admits being on Worst Cooks in America was one of the hardest work schedules in her life… she’ll tell you why! Plus, which Gilmore Girls character would she want to share a meal with? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

She’s a TV host and bestselling cookbook author, Debbie Matenopoulos takes a seat at Luke’s Diner this week. Cooking Greek food doesn’t have to be intimidating! Debbie offers a quick recipe you can conquer at home. Plus, what Greek staple would she add to the Luke’s Diner menu?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The author of the Eat Like a Gilmore: The Unofficial Cookbook for Fans of Gilmore Girls, Kristi Carlson, takes a seat at Luke’s Diner this week.  As a super fan, and a nutritionist, Kristi tells Scott how Emily does a big foodie favor every Friday night for Rory and Lorelai.   Plus, you’ll never guess most talked about, controversial dish from the series. See omnystudio....

He’s the author of multiple cookbooks and founder of Bake From Scratch magazine, Brian Hart Hoffman sits down at Luke’s Diner this week.   Find out the unexpected secret to getting the perfect baked dessert.    Plus, as a Gilmore Girls fan, he doesn’t shy away from his feelings about Christopher’s reaction to Lorelai at the diner.  See omnystudio.com/lis...

She is the First Female Iron Chef,  and a Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award winner, Cat Cora sits down at Luke’s Diner this week! She’s cooked for the Obama’s but hear her surprising answer to who she thinks is the pickiest eater… Plus, the classic comfort food she would order at Luke’s Diner. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You know her as Amber from Clueless, Elisa Donovan takes a seat at Luke’s Diner this week.   Elisa competed on Food Network’s “Worst Cooks in America,” and almost got kicked off the first episode, does she think Lorelai would survive a day in the kitchen?   Plus, she shares a secret game changing step to making the perfect bolognese. See omnystudio.com/listener fo...

You know him from Bravo’s “Top Chef,” Michelin star rated chef Michael Voltaggio takes a seat at Luke’s Diner this week.    Hear how competing with his brother almost tore their relationship apart for a few years.    Plus, Scott loves Michael’s new tequila, but did he have a little TOO much on the golf course?  See omnystudio.com/listener for...

He created the iconic TV series “Everybody Loves Raymond,” but Phil Rosenthal knows good food too with his show “Somebody Feed Phil”. Would Phil open a real life Luke’s Diner with Scott?  Plus, Phil shares his simple yet perfect way he discovers amazing restaurants on the road. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You know her from Guy’s Grocery Games and is a Food Network star — New Orleans chef Toya Boudy sits down at Luke’s Diner this week! As a creole cooking master, how would she spice up the Luke’s Diner menu?? Plus, find out why we consider Toya the New Orleans version of Lorelai. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stepping into Luke’s Diner this week are sister AND founders of Georgetown Cupcakes, Katherine Kallinis Berman and Sophie Kallinis LaMontagne!    Hear the incredible success story of going from 6 flavors to now operating with over 100.    Plus, which cupcakes would suit each character of Stars Hollow? Would Kirk be a red velvet flavor? Would Vanilla chai suit Rory? W...

Emily is unexpectedly grilling for Friday Night Dinner, so we’re bringing BBQ expert, Brandon Hurtado, to Luke’s Diner! Not only does Brandon know how to feed the Texas Rangers, he tells us exactly what he would serve each character.   Would fried chicken be Lorelai or Rory? What about ribs? Luke or Richard? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Not only does she carry the legacy of her musical family with Wilson Phillips, but Carnie Wilson loves to cook! She sits down at Luke’s Diner this week to talk about her love of food! What does Luke’s Diner and L.A.’s famous Mel’s Diner have in common? Plus, Carnie almost won first place on Food Network’s Rachel vs Guy for this unexpected challenge.  See omnystud...