Food Farms & Chefs Radio Show

Partners since birth, our first guest Stephen Servis owns Servis Events with his twin brother Nicolas. Stephen joined us on the show to discuss how both he and his brother became chefs through some pivotal decisions made earlier in their lives. Years later, Stephen and his brother built a reputation based on being heavily tattooed twin Chefs. Post pandemic, they decided to try something new and fo...

Continuing traditions is big for most families, and our first guest did so in a huge way by opening Iron Oven in Southampton, PA. Alex Nalbandian grew up learning the restaurant industry from his parent's well-known business, Rising Sun Pizzeria. Years later, Alex took over the management of his parents restaurant, furthering his familiarity with the industry, managing staff, and running a busines...

Born in and raised in Ecuador, Veronica Fitzgerald moved to the US with her family in North Carolina as a teen. Growing up she was treated to her grandmother's empanadas on a regular basis, eventually learning how to make them as well. Years later, she treated her family and friends to her empanadas, and subsequently the pandemic inspired Veronica to create her business, V Empanadas. Soon thereaft...

Our first guest grew up on his grandfather's farm, then valiantly served our country in the Airforce before returning to the states, taking a position in the corporate world. Nate Layton, whose desire to find healthy, organic food for his family found the stores lacking in non-chemically-treated, pesticide-free foods, so he made a decision to return to his roots. After re-establishing himself by r...

Born and brewed in Ireland, Forged Irish Stout was created by MMA Champion Conor McGregor as a specialty beer for his Irish pub, The Black Forge Inn.  After its initial launch Forged Irish Stout was met with a positive reception, and McGregor decided to expand the brand, buying the collaborating brewery to focus on larger-scale production with the intention to launch internationally.  So in Octobe...

"Dry January" and healthier lifestyle choices are two of the top resolutions we hear you're making, so we asked Chris Carney, the owner of NoProof Seltzer to join us on the show. NoProof is a non-alcoholic energy drink with an orange-citrus flavor, infused with beneficial vitamins, no sugar added, and a light caffeine kick. Chris started his company when he was looking for something that was alcoh...

With 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry, co-owner Kerri Marin joined us to discuss what Philly Yard Bar is, how they began their rentable bar-venue on wheels, and how both of their careers blended together to create the perfect option for a traveling celebration! Their elegant trailers can be rented for any kind of focus: Whether you're creating an experience to shop, celebrate a s...

Chef & Owner Mohammed Aqlan shares his grandmother's recipes with anyone who visits his Malooga Restaurant and Catering business. Every time you sit down to eat, you'll enjoy a taste of his grandmother's lovingly-created meals. Born and raised in Yemen, Mohammed came to the USA in 2014 to pursue an Aviation Engineering degree. However. as fate would have it, he was introduced to the culinary world...

Looking for a new take on two of your favorite things to eat? Then we highly recommend trying out Deke's Bar-B-Que, which has several locations including their new Cloud Kitchen that opened about one month ago. Derek "Deke" Denmead joined us on the show for a deep dive into how he and his wife met, and eventually established Deke's BBQ. I know that it was wonderful hearing how they began, but even...

Partners Chris Macguire and Steve Wright Jr. have been friends since they were six years old, and both have a deep love of two things: Gaming and ice cream. In fact, Chris' love of ice cream was so well-known that he received two ice cream makers as a wedding gift. A gift that he and his wife began experimenting in ice cream-making at home. Some time later, Chris' trials and errors yielded braggab...

Sisters and business partners, Marti Lieberman and Pamela Lorden, own and operate The Mac Mart in Philadelphia. Although the venture began without any former training or background in the business, Marti started The Mac Mart to create a job for herself after graduating college, and was soon joined by her sister. The inspiration? A decadent mac-n-cheese that she made for her own graduation party wa...

We began our show with the CEO of Parliament Real Estate Partners; President of Parliament Consulting LLC; Co-Founder of Broad Street Brewing Company; and Co-Owner of Jericho Mountain Beef Company, Edward Webber. Webber and his partners have a strong focus on sustainability and leveled-up by using the brewer's used ingredients to feed the cattle on their ranch. It's a rather ingenious move, and a...

Co-owners and ChefsTara Buzan-Hardy and Alex Hardy joined forces to open At The Table BYOB, beginning in a cozy venue. Since opening they've created a balance between savory comfort foods and gastronomic artistry for all discerning palates. The results speak for themselves, as their restaurant's popularity grew. Now, they've expanded into a larger venue and added cocktail offerings; happy hour spe...

Patti Fitzpatrick loves taking time to relax, especially when it comes time to spend with friends, which is exactly how she came to own The Talking Teacup in Chalfont, PA. Her love of tea and friendship built over time, with former owner Kathy Heck. Kathy and Patti's friendship grew, and soon Patti was doing what she loved alongside her friend. Unfortunately, Kathy was diagnosed with a form of can...

We began our episode with Executive Chef Michael Selser from White Dog Cafe in Glen Mills. The Glen Mills location, as well as all other White Dog Cafe locations, offer seasonally-based menus that incorporates locally-sourced produce and proteins to create their food and beverage offerings. On top of helping to support local farmers and producers, they are also very supportive of their community;...

Karen Gershowitz is a seasoned pro at traveling. In fact, she wrote a book on it. Well folks, Mrs. Gershowitz not only wrote one book regaling her travel tales, she just came out with her 2nd novel: "Wanderlust: Extraordinary People, Quirky Places, and Curious Cuisine." In it she describes numerous activities, experiences, and her personal do's and don'ts when it comes to eating across the globe v...

All of our guests on this week's Food Farms and Chefs Radio Show have (or are currently experiencing) being a viral sensation. So, if you're wondering how to try them for yourself, tune in to hear their story and to find out how you can dig into their products and more! *Episode 251

Our first guest is a very familiar voice to our dedicated FF&C's fans, as our own Gene Blum updated us on all the goings-on at Tranquility Brewing Company. You may not know this, but Tranquility Brewing is located inside the former training facility for astronauts, so if you're looking to dress up for their upcoming Halloween celebration--you may bring home the top prize if you attend as one. And...

If you've ever tuned in to the show, then you're familiar with our first guest, Chef Elijah Milligan. He's joined us on several occasions, and now he's back to let all of you know about Rosemary Ridley Park. We dove deeper into the nuances behind choosing the freshest ingredients--including how he and the staff at Rosemary grow and pick their own herbs, which are then highlighted in the dishes and...

When you visit our first guest's restaurant, you'll surely be as enamored with Chef Ehren Ryan's menu as I was from simply researching his culinary creations. After speaking with Ryan regarding Common Lot, his restaurant which is located in Milburn, NJ, I learned that his mastery of plating the perfect dish was founded upon a global background. That same background, from Chef Ryan's own descriptio...

We began by introducing you to David Dietz, Owner of BBC Tavern and Grill and the recently opened Bar Reverie in the adjacent venue. Dietz, who has worked in the restaurant industry since a youth, opened BBC Tavern and Grill under the original concept Brandywine Brewing Company. As time went on, they essentially switched venues with Pizza by Elizabeth's and Dietz re-established his business as BBC...

We sat down with Robert Woloshin, Co-Owner of Manny's Deli and Manny's Deli Stop in Pennsylvania. After years of friendship, Woloshin and his fellow co-founders, Jeremy and Chase Thomas, renovated and opened Manny's Deli located in Holland, PA with the mission to update the concept of how a traditional Jewish Deli is. Armed with modern twists on traditional menu items, they found success. Recently...

We sat down with Marilyn Schlossbach, whose name is synonymous with the successful restaurants and community-related foundations within the Asbury Park area. Her drive to create supportive, educational, and sustainable environments in an industry, and let's face it, a general lifestyle that runs fast-paced and easy is beyond admirable. Marilyn's conversation touched on numerous points, however, he...

Do you love dumplings? We do too. That's one of the many reasons we spoke with Nick Sordoni, one of the owners behind the growing brand Brooklyn Dumpling Show (Philadelphia). The brand, which originated in Manhattan, New York, quickly gained in popularity when it launched during the pandemic. As a fully automat-based eatery, visitors can order ahead and use a QR code to pick up their fresh bites....

We began our show with some 'Made with Love' comforts from Kathleen Bianco of The Crazy Kat and Crave Pitman.  Bianco not only grew up baking with her grandmothers, she brought those memories {and love} of baked goods to their businesses.  Later on, she and her husband expanded on their business ventures by adding ice cream in addition to introducing new items regularly, including a heavy focus on...