Food Farms & Chefs Radio Show

During our first segment, we spoke with Chef Tonii Hicks, who is currently participating in Garces Group's Chef in Residency program inside Volver.  Chef Hicks is utilizing her Chef in Residency to raise funds to purchase a large building in West Philadelphia.  Tonii's ultimate goal is to open a multi-level work space, with each level dedicated towards an independent purpose.  In creating this mul...

We began with restaurateurs, Justin Weathers and Joseph Monnich, who own several dining establishments in Pennsylvania.  They are known for bringing an elevated style to foods that you love. They're joining us to discuss their newest restaurant, Joey Chops.  Joey Chops, which will hold its Grand Opening in the coming week, offers a luxurious dining experience with a cocktail menu tailored to impre...

Guests: Joe Brown, Brennan Foxman, & Bill Beck   Synopsis: We begin our show with Joe Brown, Executive Chef and Culinary & Food Bank Director for Harvest Cafe & Abundant Harvest Catering at Bethany Baptist Church.  Chef Brown brought his unique fusion of Cajun & Italian cuisine to the culinary community when he burst onto the restaurant scene with his first location for Melange. Brown grew his nam...

We begin with our home-base in Philadelphia, with a Philly favorite: Scoop DeVille. We spoke with Spencer Phillips, who is the current owner and operator behind the thirty year-old ice cream spot. Spencer discussed how he came to know Scoop DeVille, and years later became the owner 10 years ago. Initially Phillips stuck to all the original processes. However, Phillips now creates his own flavors,...

There's a lot to celebrate on this week's Food, Farms, & Chefs Radio Show, as we spoke with Tamas Szene who is the Director of Operations for Fearless Restaurants.  Szene joined us to celebrate White Dog Cafe's 40th Anniversary, and this iconic restaurant that helped bring the farm-to-table movement to the culinary industry.  Fearless Restaurants has even more to celebrate, as they announce their...

We began our episode by serving up the freshest meals in Camden County as we spoke with the co-owner and Chef of Corinne's Place.  Originally born from a small catering business, the Founder Corinne Bradley-Powers grew her business into a beloved neighborhood spot; offering scratch-made foods that visitors from all over would travel to enjoy. Eventually word spread and her meals became so enticing...

To start, we're celebrating two new concepts from FCM Hospitality that just opened in Philadelphia!  Neina Langford, FCM Hospitality's Director of Special Events, joined us to chat about the delicious new breakfast & lunch offerings from Rosy's Cafe --and to help celebrate it, she delivered some of the tantalizing menu items to the studio!  So not only did we chat about how delightful the food is,...

We are still out having some fun, so for your listening enjoyment we're re-playing one of your fan favorites of Food, Farms, & Chefs! On the episode, which originally aired in 2021, had Jimmy Kunz whose undeniably tasty products from The Truffleist will tempt any foodies taste buds. Then, for our sports fans who also happen to be foodies, we had NFL/CFL player Justin Renfrow on to talk about the a...

We appreciate all of our Food, Farms, & Chefs Family for supporting and listening throughout the years, and as we take a break to celebrate the Holiday Season with our families we wanted to share one of your favorite episodes with all of you again.  So please enjoy our wonderful guests, and if you can find time to visit them--I'm sure that they would love to see you just as much as we do! On that...

This week's episode of Food Farms & Chefs radio show is happy to welcome our friend, and celebrity chef, Georgeann Leaming back to discuss all her numerous endeavors, including the newly established pop-up concept; Zang Croissants. These buttery, flakey, and Super-sized pastries caught our attention, as I'm sure they will catch yours too! She's also joining us to chat about her role as one of MAPP...

This week's Food, Farms, & Chefs show has ALL the spirits! We're bringing you a lot of holiday cheer from stateside to across the globe! As we begin, we spoke with our favorite libations expert, Frank Pagliaro. Not only did he offer recommendations of the best wines and spirits that are trending this season, he also delivered on a holiday treat! If you stop into Frank's Wines in Wilmington, DE you...

On this week's episode of Food, Farms, & Chefs we're mixing it up with a celebrity chef, a cocktail guru, and ending the show by celebrating Christmas around the globe! We begin this week with celebrity chef, and friend of Food, Farms, & Chefs Radio Show, Chef Clara Park. Clara joined us to chat about her latest television appearance on Netflix's new series, SNACK vs CHEF! But before we dive into...

Rocco Gallelli who is a friend of the show, culinary genius, and Chef/Owner of Innovative Catering Concepts opened our latest show with a discussion of one of the most celebrated culinary traditions: the Feast of the Seven Fishes. Chef Gallelli joined our co-host Gene Blum to chat about the significance behind the celebratory meal, what would be eaten in the past and why, as well as where the Feas...

We begin our show with our very own Culinary Historian, Gene Blum, as he informs us of the surprising history behind how Thanksgiving began, what was offered at the table when it first began, and how gradually it became the traditional gathering that we now know. Some of the history may even shock you (especially if you're a food lover). Like how an elevated menu item that we pay extra for at rest...

Stay tuned to hear from Bravo TV's Below Deck star, Chef Ben Robinson while he sat down to discuss what it's like to create a multitude of culinary works of art on a yacht, where to find the best markets while in-port across the globe, and even what his favorite cuisine to create is.  Then we spoke with friend of the show, Chef Brian Duffy as he dishes out what some of his favorite finds were duri...

We're taking you on a journey to discover some delicious foodie spots in what is now called University City, but has been a long-standing foundation in West Philadelphia. Rich in its own historical significance in the region, Clarkville has become a wonderful local spot to grab some comfort food, local beers, and hang out for a while. We spoke with Clarkville's owner and Chef, Brendan Hartranft, t...

We begin this week's episode by giving thanks to the Veterans who have served our country as All About Events' Bree Tomar discusses the details of the parade, along with some of the delightful stores (and foodie spots) within the Reading Terminal Market. Then we hear from several of the amazing Chefs who participated at Taste of Philadelphia! We'll hear interviews from Chefs Frank Benowitz and Guy...

Live at Achieveability's 40th Anniversary, Food, Farms, & Chefs was on-site to chat with the individuals who made the event and has made the past 40 years possible. We spoke with Executive Director Jamila Harris-Morrison for a short introduction to the event before she needed to head off to be a gracious host.  And as the evening went on, Food, Farms, & Chefs co-host Amaris Pollock interviewed man...

We first take a deeper dive into the Taste of Philadelphia and Taste of Lancaster's lineup of celebrity Chefs and Guests.  Not only will we discuss the Gogi Wines Movie Star proprietor, we'll give you a sample of some of the television show celebrity chefs as well as Chefs who have played integral parts both on AND off the field--that's right, there are names dropped that are tethered to champions...

This week's Food, Farms, and Chefs will bring you all the upcoming events happening in Philadelphia and beyond! You can look forward to meeting the individuals who help support others, or join us at one (or more!) of the events where you can meet celebrity chefs while sampling some of the finest wines, whiskeys, and foods around! If you want to find out more--be sure to tune in to the full episode...

This week's Food, Farms, & Chefs Radio Show is starting out with a few announcements from our very own Gene Blum and Amaris Pollock.  With a somber note extending our well wishes to those affected by Hurricane Ian, as well as a few changes that have been happening within our small group of food-loving co-hosts, and an exciting announcement that we want to share with all of you--so you can join in...

On this week's Food Farms & Chefs Radio Show we took a pit stop at some of our favorite diners across the US, including the state with the most diners and the oldest running diner in the US.  After that, we visited a chic restaurant that offers elevated takes on food that you find comfort in before moving onto our final guest, who was a piece of cake to speak with--especially when every meal is be...

We opened the hood on Food Farms & Chefs by introducing all of you to Dan Hernandez, who owns and operates the Spirit of San Juan food truck. Hernandez' latin-based food truck offers a variety of Puerto Rican cuisine, including empanadas, alcapurrias, and his famous (and very popular) Pernil Asado.  We first met him at an event, and it was love at first bite!  So of course we had to have him on so...

We're dishing up two new restaurants for you to visit that are serving up comfort foods made with love, as well as the Best Date Night Award Winner from Philadelphia Magazine. So be sure to tune in to hear from Executive Chef Daniel Waller of KOP Tavern in PA, Ray Sheehan of Ray's Roadside Kitchen in NJ, and Laura Eaton of Old City Kitchen and Old City Social in Center City!

information-packed episode discussing the best Public/Farmers Markets in the USA and we talk to a very popular blogger Chef Dennis Littley from Ask Dennis, he has been recognized by some very esteemed outlets