Graham MacLennan

Cheftimony

Arts EN ↓ 155 episodes

Talking to chefs and sometimes lawyers... My name is Graham MacLennan and I've spent most of the last 20 years in law offices and in restaurant kitchens, so the people I know best are chefs and lawyers. On Cheftimony, I talk to both groups, but always to people who love food.

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Author

Graham MacLennan

Category

Arts

Podcast website

cheftimony.com

Latest episode

Oct 9, 2026

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Episodes

A Snapshot of Sardinia 27.11.2023

Join me on Sardinia and meet three characters who have left lives of stress behind and chosen to “downshift” on this idyllic island. We’ll dive into pasta making, pizza, gelato, coffee, and the wonderful Sardinian pasta, culurgiones. Detailed notes are at the Cheftimony website .

A Snapshot of Venice 18.11.2023

Join me in Venice for delightful breakfasts, one stand-out lunch, and an important life lesson from an elderly waiter who calmed me as I tried to rush dinner to make it to a jazz show. Detailed show notes are at the Cheftimony website .

A Snapshot of Bologna 10.11.2023

Join me for quick thoughts on food in Bologna, captured through the lens of one special meal at Osteria del Mirasole . Detailed show notes are at the Cheftimony website .

A Snapshot of Piedmont 06.11.2023

Join me in Piedmont for a tour through lunch, coffee, family-style dinner and the second visit to my absolute favourite restaurant in Italy. If you have not been to the village of Roddino, you might consider booking a trip when you hear about the food… Detailed show notes are at the Cheftimony website .

Episode 067 - Plungers and Pepperoni 02.11.2023

Today I’m delighted to speak with Seattle-based food writer , video producer , home cook, food scientist, James Beard Foundation award winner , chef, New York Times columnist , and accomplished Street Fighter II player, J. Kenji López-Alt .   Lattes, pizzas and the best kitchen plunger story I’ve ever heard. This and so much more. Detailed show notes are at the Cheftimony website .

A Snapshot of Northern California 31.10.2023

An iconic bistro, high-stakes gambling and a classic steakhouse… Northern California (and Nevada!) did not disappoint. Detailed show notes are at the Cheftimony website .

A Snapshot of Gwaii Haanas 18.09.2023

Join me at the edge of the world, for amazing food stops on a zodiac tour through Gwaii Haanas and back on-island on Haida Gwaii. Detailed show notes are at the Cheftimony website .

Cheftimony Snack: On the Road Again 05.09.2023

Join me to hear about some great meals in Gibsons, BC and to look ahead to stops in Haida Gwaii, Lake Tahoe and Italy. Detailed show notes are at the Cheftimony website .

Episode 066 - Esther and Art 05.08.2023

Join me from Esther's Kitchen in the Arts District of Las Vegas for my talk with the wonderfully talented and wonderfully hospitable Chef James Trees. Detailed show notes are at the Cheftimony website .

Another Snapshot of Paradise 27.06.2023

Join me in Paradise for culinary updates from mid-way through the latest trip to Las Vegas! Detailed show notes are at the Cheftimony website .

Episode 065 - SideBar, Front and Centre 11.06.2023

Join me for an extended session of SideBar with Tania Tomaszewska of TT Wine Counsel . Detailed show notes are at the Cheftimony website.

Episode 064 - An Honest Conversation 26.03.2023

Join me for my talk with Chef Gary FX LaMorte of Honest Hospitality in Las Vegas. From incredible stocks and sauces to feeding the Las Vegas Raiders, it's all ahead on today's episode. Detailed show notes are at the Cheftimony website .

A Snapshot of Brezza 10.03.2023

I'm looking back at an absolutely fantastic dinner at Brezza by Chef Nicole Brisson . Join me in Las Vegas! Detailed show notes are at the Cheftimony website .

A Snapshot of Oscar's at the Plaza 07.03.2023

Join me in Downtown Las Vegas for a fantastic dinner at Oscar's Steakhouse. From "destination bread" to start to the rib cab steak to the deep dish chocolate chip cookie at the end, this was a meal I will seek out again. Made some new friends too! Detailed show notes are at the Cheftimony website .

The First Vegas Snack of 2023 24.02.2023

Join me for a quick episode today as I look ahead to an extended weekend in fabulous Las Vegas. Detailed show notes are at the Cheftimony website.

Episode 063 - Brezza and More 14.01.2023

Join me for my talk with Chef Nicole Brisson, a champion for ethically-raised meat and the creator of some amazing restaurants on the Las Vegas Strip. Detailed show notes are at the Cheftimony website .

A Christmas Snack 2022 25.12.2022

Merry Merry and Happy Happy! Join me for this snack-sized episode all about charity and food. Detailed show notes are at the Cheftimony website .

A Snapshot of Southern Spain 05.11.2022

Today’s report is all about the delicious food in southern Spain. Tapas and cava and cockles (alive, alive, oh). Detailed show notes are at the Cheftimony website .

Cheftimony Snack: Barcelona and Michelin 30.10.2022

Today I bring you thoughts on two meals in Barcelona and on the excitement of the recent Michelin Guide news out of Vancouver. Detailed show notes are at the Cheftimony website .

Episode 062 - The Wine Bar at The End of The World 29.09.2022

Join me today at The Wine Bar at The End of The World, Bar Gobo in Vancouver, British Columbia. Detailed show notes are at the Cheftimony website .

A Snapshot of Cuba 22.08.2022

Join me for a Snapshot of Cuba, featuring truly delightful food (and people!) in Matanzas and Havana. Detailed show notes are at the Cheftimony website .

Cheftimony Snack: August 2022 13.08.2022

Join me for a few quick minutes so that I may offer some thoughts on a recent trip to Cuba as well as restaurants in Vancouver and on the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia. Detailed show notes are at the Cheftimony website .

Cheftimony Episode 061 - Half Bird and Vegas Vacation 20.06.2022

Today I look back at the great weekend that was Vegas Vacation 11 and I bring you an interview with Chef Brian Howard direct from his soon-to-open new restaurant in Las Vegas, Half Bird Chicken & Beer . Detailed show notes are at the Cheftimony website .

Cheftimony Snack: Vegas Vacation! The Pre-Trip Trip Report 10.06.2022

Vegas Vacation 11 is almost here! Joining me today to get the party started early are six Las Vegas enthusiasts who will appear at the 360 Vegas Family Meet and Greet on June 13th. Detailed show notes, including links to all the episodes mentioned today, are at the Cheftimony website .

Cheftimony Episode 060 - The Korean Vegan 08.06.2022

Today I talk law and cooking, social media and advocacy, all with the multi-talented, unstoppable Joanne Molinaro, The Korean Vegan . Detailed show notes are at the Cheftimony website .

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