Let's Dig In with Chef Rich Rosendale

On today’s episode of Let’s Dig In, host Rich Rosendale welcomes Chef and Entrepreneur Danny Sterling with cohosts Christopher Rieloff and Rachel Barnett. Cooking from a young age, Danny Sterling has held a successful culinary career working under multiple certified master chefs, in various Michelin-starred kitchens, and was recognized in notable global competitions. He was also one of the first t...

On today’s episode of Let’s Dig In, host Rich Rosendale welcomes writer, TV host, designer, and lifestyle expert Evette Rios with cohosts Christopher Rieloff and Rachel Barnett. If you’re an avid watcher of lifestyle networks such as A&E, HGTV, TLC, Lifetime, CBS, ABC, or FYI, it’s likely you’ve enjoyed seeing Evette Rios hosting your favorite shows. Building a dynamic career, Evette is also credi...

Podcast On today’s episode of Let’s Dig In, host Rich Rosendale welcomes actor, writer, producer, and comedian Dan Ahdoot with cohosts Christopher Rieloff and Rachel Barnett. Currently starring as Anoush in Netflix’s Cobra Kai and most recently The Crew, Dan has appeared on numerous hit shows such as Bajillion Dollar Propertie$, Shameless, Workaholics, and Disney’s Kickin’ It. He is also a renowne...

On today’s episode of Let’s Dig In, host Rich Rosendale welcomes Celebrity Coach and Fitness Entrepreneur Don Saladino with cohosts Christopher Rieloff and Rachel Barnett. For over two decades, Don has developed a reputation for training some of Hollywood’s biggest names along with athletes, musicians, and business executives to their fullest potential. Starting his career as a trainer in New York...

On today’s episode of Let’s Dig In, host Rich Rosendale welcomes Chef Christian André Pettersen with cohosts Christopher Rieloff and Rachel Barnett. Before Norwegian native Christian André Pettersen took the stage as Europe’s Bocuse d’Or winner, he longed to be a world-class chef since childhood. Using inspiration from his Norwegian & Filipino heritage, Christian blends both origins into his uniqu...

On today’s episode of Let’s Dig In, host Rich Rosendale reflects back on the whirlwind year of 2020 with cohosts Christopher Rieloff and Rachel Barnett. Through the many challenges of navigating a hard-hit industry through a global pandemic, finding new ventures, and exploring emerging technology, our guests have shared a wealth of insights, knowledge, and positivity that make us hopeful for a bri...

On today’s episode of Let’s Dig In, host Rich Rosendale’s guest is Ryan Peters, Pittsburgh-based Chef and culinary influencer. After graduating from culinary school, Chef Peters completed an externship at Ocean Reef Club in Key Largo, FL before returning home to Pennsylvania and working with Chef Kevin Sousa. After some time, Ryan relocated back to Key Largo to be Ocean Reef’s Banquet Sous Chef, d...

On today’s episode of Let’s Dig In, host Rich Rosendale’s guest is Julien Fayard, one of Napa Valley’s most respected winemakers and owner of Fayard Winemaking. Originally from the South of France, Julien has always been surrounded by the wine, with fond memories of his childhood in his family’s winery. After working his way through renown wineries such as Lafite Rothschild and Smith Haut Lafitte...

On today’s episode of Let’s Dig In, host Rich Rosendale’s guest is Michael Farid, CEO and co-founder of Boston-based Spyce Kitchen, a fully-automated and innovative fast-casual dining experience. Michael and 3 other MIT grads bonded over their love of food and leveraged their engineering knowledge and resources to bring this concept to life. Also taking inspiration from Chef Daniel Boulud’s involv...

On today’s episode of Let’s Dig In, host Rich Rosendale’s guest is Alex Dispence, Chef, Content Creator, Podcast Host, and Blogger. Social media has taken the world by storm, and the opportunities and exposure that it brings can be incredible. Take Chef Alex Dispense for example, also known as @supchef on the trending platform TikTok. His fun and interactive cooking clips have garnered close to ha...

On today's episode of the Let's Dig in Podcast, host Rich Rosendale's guest is Thomas Keller, chef and proprietor of the Thomas Keller Restaurant Group, which includes The French Laundry, Perse, Bouchon Bistro, Bouchon Bakery, Ad Hoc, La Calenda in Yountville California, and the Surf Club in Miami Florida. Chef Keller was the first and only American-born chef to hold multiple three-star Michelin r...

On today's episode of Let's Dig In, host Rich Rosendale's guest is Daryl Shular, a culinary entrepreneur, educator, and history maker as the first African American and minority to successfully pass the grueling CMC exam. With a history of embracing challenges and overcoming odds against him, Chef Shular has brought his community together by successfully teaching the next generation of chefs throug...

On today's episode of the Let's Dig in Podcast, host Rich Rosendale's guest is Antwon Brinson, a Social Impact Entrepreneur, and Founder/CEO of Culinary Concepts AB. His company is based in Charlottesville, Virginia. Culinary Concepts AB, mission is to create a socially-minded company that focuses on developing people's ability and passion by teaching life skills using the culinary arts. We spoke...

On today's episode of Let's Dig In, host Rich Rosendale's guest is BBQ Whisperer Meathead Goldwyn, Pitmaster, founder of AmazingRibs.com, critically-acclaimed wine critic, and New York Times Best Selling Author of Meathead: The Science of Great Barbecue and Grilling that has sold over 200,000 copies since its release. Meathead shares his unique history and story behind his unforgettable name, alon...

Want to know what it takes to build one of Miami’s restaurant empires? Ask Brad Kilgore. A Kansas City native, Chef Kilgore has been making large waves in the culinary industry for years, making his mark through notable kitchens including Chicago’s L2O, Alinea, Boka, Miami’s Azul, and J&G Grill. Our exciting chat took us through his latest ventures and being a pillar in the community during these...

Ukrainian pâtissière Dinara Kasko is breaking boundaries when it comes to her usage of 3D printing and computer imaging when it comes to baking show-stopping cakes. A designer at heart, her sophisticated designs and delicious flavors, always using the element of surprise, have garnered the attention of close to 800,000 followers around the globe in various media outlets. Dinara shares her passion...

Arizona native and a Food Network Chopped champion, Chef Tom D’Ambrosio chats with us this week on his journey of over a decade in fine dining leading to his return to Phoenix to own and operate Aioli Gourmet Burgers, one of the fastest growing and most popular food truck experiences in Arizona.

Dive deep into the world of barbecue with Pit Master and classically-trained Chef Ken Hess! Whether you’re searching for the right grill, learning how to choose the best type of wood for your meals, or searching for new techniques to take your flavors out of this world, Ken breaks it all down in this podcast. Soon, you’ll learn how the way you barbecue can ignite unforgettable memories.

In the presence of global uncertainty, Chef Curtis Duffy finds himself with more motivation and fire under his heels than ever as he prepares to open his newest, most highly anticipated restaurant in Chicago. Despite the challenges he faced with the unfortunate end of Grace, the highly lauded Michelin 3-star restaurant in Chicago, Chef Duffy views the experience as a learning opportunity that fost...

What else can we do as chefs to create a better world? After four decades of cooking, Chef Daniel Boulud continually challenges himself and others to find answers to this question. As Chef Daniel shares in this week’s episode, it all starts with the culinary minds of tomorrow, who must stay focused and discover what kind of mentors they want to be and how they want to impact the world. After exper...

Donning his signature blue overalls and red bow tie as his personal symbol of commitment to sustainability, Farmer Lee Jones sat down with us to share how The Chef’s Garden has adapted to the COVID-19 aftermath, how the pandemic has impacted the future of his family's 300-acre farm, how the crisis has led to formation of new partnerships and new partners, and how he has learned to open himself and...

On the brink of having the biggest year to date for The Herbal Chef, chef and founder Chris Sayegh found himself at a hard stop as the COVID-19 pandemic spread quickly across the country, halting all immediate plans. However, it turned into the perfect opportunity to refresh and connect with the culinary community as he packs his bags and prepares to journey on a massive road trip around the US. H...

Chef Vikki Krinsky shares her perspective on the trials and tribulations of launching a new product, the incredibly rewarding, humbling, yet consuming life of a private chef, and surrounding yourself with ambitious and trustworthy people.

Vaughn is currently an Assistant Professor of strategy and entrepreneurship at the University College London's School of Management. He has been active on various food innovation-focused Boards through the years and held various roles at Google in his early career. Vaughn holds a PhD in Organizational Behavior, M.A. in Sociology, and B.A. in Social Studies, all awarded by Harvard University.