Gourmand

In this episode, we chat with Ashley Rouse from Trade Street Jam Co. We cover all things jam and entrepreneurship, from Ashley’s career in the food industry to the inspiration behind her unique jam creations. Hope you enjoy xx This episode uses Royalty Free Music - (Music: www.bensound.com).

Meryl Feinstein is the founder of @pastasocialclub and a resident pasta maker at Food 52. In this episode, we chat with Meryl about the beginnings of pasta social club, going into food from a nontraditional background, and all things pasta :) This episode uses Royalty Free Music - (Music: www.bensound.com ).

Jeff Miller and Yoni Lang are the chefs and owners at Rosella, a new sushi spot in New York City’s East Village. Together, they’re working actively to reduce their carbon footprint by sourcing locally, using sustainably-caught fish, and minimizing food waste.

Today, we're sitting down with Michelle Norako. She is the winemaker at Koehler Estate, a winery located in the beautiful Santa Ynez Valley in Santa Barbara County. Koehler is a small but dynamic family winery, known for their distinctive, estate-grown wines, crafted entirely from fruit grown on their 100-acre estate. In this episode, we speak to Michelle about her interest in the intersection of...

Today we are here with Cedric Nicaise, co-founder of Vivanterre and Director of Operations at Make it Nice. In today’s episode, we chat with Cedric about his upbringing and interest in wine, his time at Eleven Madison Park and rising to #1 in the world, and also cofounding his wine brand, Vivanterre. Curious to hear what Cedric learned from his first job at McDonalds and more? Stay tuned! This epi...

Erika Chou is a Managing Partner of Rivers and Hills Hospitality Group. They own and operate different restaurant concepts in NYC such as Northern Tiger, Lotus and Cleaver, Wayla, and Little Wayla. Today we chat with Erika about her upbringing in the South, starting her first restaurant, and reflecting on the past 10+ years of being a restauranteur! This episode uses Royalty Free Music - (Music: w...

Today we’re sitting down with Chef Taka Sakaeda, Chef and Partner at Nami Nori, a Japanese Temaki Bar in the West Village. Previously, Chef Taka was a chef at the acclaimed Three Michelin Star Masa Restaurant in NYC. Today we chat with Taka about his upbringing in a Japanese household and his passion for food, his time at Masa, and the origins of his new temaki concept Nami Nori, one of our favori...

In episode two of the Restaurant Series, we're chatting with Buddha Lo. He’s the Executive Chef at Huso in NYC, a fine casual caviar restaurant located inside Marky’s Caviar retail shop on the Upper East Side. Today, we speak with Buddha about his experiences in restaurants around the world, winning the cook battle at Eleven Madison Park, and what he's up to now at Huso. This episode uses Royalty...

Today we’re sitting down with Ellen Yin, the James Beard Award-nominated founder and co-owner of High Street Hospitality Group. She’s the restaurateur behind some of Philly’s most acclaimed spots, from Fork to High Street on Market. In today’s episode, we chat with Ellen about her journey to becoming a restauranteur, how you can support restaurants at this time, and the future of restaurants after...

Today we’re here with Alice Cheng. She is the Founder & CEO of Culinary Agents, a professional networking and job matching website for professionals in the food, beverage and hospitality industry. Their growing community includes over 900,000 members and 28,000 businesses nationwide. The platform is dedicated to helping talent succeed in their careers within the hospitality industry. In this e...

We are so excited to release this special episode with TV personality, culinary traveler, cook and author Adam Richman. You may know Adam from his time on the Travel Channel’s Man Vs. Food or Secret Eats with Adam Richman . In this episode, we chat with Adam about the intersection of food, history, and culture, breaking into the world of food TV, and his two upcoming series: "The Food that Built A...

We're excited to wrap up our inaugural season, Sweet Treats, with Paola Velez, the Executive Pastry Chef at Maydan, Compass Rose, and La Bodega Bakery in Washington, DC. She is also the co-founder of Bakers Against Racism, which united professional and home bakers alike in what has become the world’s largest bake sale. In this episode, we chat with Paola about storytelling and culture through the...

In this first episode of 2021, we’re sitting down with cookbook author, recipe developer, and award-winning food stylist Erin Jeanne McDowell. Erin’s work has been featured everywhere from Food52 to The New York Times, and her new book, The Book on Pie, just launched this past fall. In this episode, we chat with Erin about entering and navigating the food media space, must-have cookbooks, and all...

Today's guest on the show is Elisabeth Holder, President of Ladurée North America and Innovation Director for the brand. Ladurée dates back over 150 years as one of Paris’s first tea rooms. Now, with over 100 stores globally, Ladurée is world famous for bringing a bit of Paris worldwide with their beautiful macarons. In today's episode, we chat with Elisabeth about what it's like working in a fami...

Today we’re so excited to chat with Kimberly Camara, founder of Kora Doughnuts, an online-only bakery out of Queens, New York. Started during the pandemic, Kora has quickly become known for their creative take on donuts, inspired by a wide range of Fillipino flavors. And these are no ordinary doughnuts––take a look at Kimberly’s Instagram and you’ll see what we mean. They look and taste like works...

Get excited, because this week’s guests are Pam Weekes and Connie McDonald of Levain Bakery. You know those thick, huge, decadent-looking cookies you’ve been seeing all over Instagram? That’s all thanks to Levain. Started in 1995, there are now 8 Levains around the country for all your cookie fixes—like our favorite, the world famous chocolate chip walnut cookie. In today’s episode, we hear about...

Today we are here to talk about all things ice cream with Pooja Bavishi, founder of Malai in Brooklyn, NY. You may know Malai for their unique take on ice cream, with flavors ranging from rose with cinnamon roasted almonds to red chili chocolate. Today we chat about Pooja’s childhood and her love of desserts inspired by Mrs. Fields cookies, how a Friendsgiving kicked off Pooja’s ice cream journey,...

On today's episode, we’re sitting down with Chef Eunji Lee. Eunji is the executive pastry chef at two Michelin Star restaurant Jungsik in New York City, which has been dubbed “the most elegant Korean restaurant in America” by Eater. Most known for her “baby banana” dessert, Eunji's style combines classic French techniques with Korean flavors in what may be one of the best dessert tastings in New Y...

In today's episode, we sit down with Bobbie Lloyd, Chief Baking and Operating Officer at Magnolia Bakery. Magnolia is a bonafide New York City institution—you probably know them for their cupcakes (complete with that signature Magnolia frosting swirl!) or their famous Banana Pudding. While they started as a small bakery in NYC, there are now 25 stores worldwide. Today we chat about Bobbie's wide-r...

On today's show, we’re speaking to pastry all-star Anna McGorman. She’s the co-creator of the cronut, ex-executive pastry chef at the Dinex Group, and now serves as culinary director at Milk Bar, a beloved powerhouse in the dessert world helmed by Christina Tosi. You’ve probably (or, definitely) seen their iconic birthday cake, truffles, and cereal milk soft serve all over your Instagram feed. Ann...

In this first episode of Season 1, Sweet Treats, we chat with Joanne Chang, founder of Flour Bakery in Boston, MA. Joanne went from Harvard grad & consultant to renowned pastry chef, 5 time cookbook author, and sticky bun queen! As the recipient of the James Beard Award for Outstanding Baker, she now operates 9 Flour bakeries in Boston and Cambridge, in addition to sister restaurant Myers+Chan...