Table 5 with Lindsay Luttrell

Rachel is the founder and pastry chef behind the beloved Charlottesville, VA  bakery Cou cou Rachou, and if you’ve ever seen one of her cakes or pastries online, you already know she’s wildly talented. But beyond that, she’s thoughtful, warm, creative, and has one of those stories that just makes so much sense on how she got where she is once you hear it. In this episode, we talk about growing up...

Bryan is a father, husband, chef, restaurateur, cookbook author, TV personality, and even a licensed pilot. You may know him from Top Chef , Tournament of Champions , and 24 in 24 . He’s an incredible chef, a highly respected restaurateur, and someone who’s competed at the highest level more times than he can count. In this episode, we talk about what it was like growing up as the oldest of three,...

On this special Q&A episode of Table 5 , host Lindsay Luttrell turns the mic around and answers questions straight from the listeners. With a close friend and frequent Table 5 collaborator taking over as guest host, Lindsay is put in the hot seat, answering your questions with honesty, humor, and a few surprises along the way. Show Notes:  Original music by ⁠⁠⁠Colin Killalea ⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠Curti...

Danielle is a wife, a soon-to-be first-time mom, a baker, entrepreneur, TV personality, and the author of the forthcoming cookbook The Scone Queen Bakes . You may know her from HBO’s The Big Brunch , or maybe you’ve already had her baked goods at iconic cafés like Joe Coffee or Bluestone Lane. In this episode, we talk about Danielle growing up on Long Island in a big Italian family where food was...

Lee Anne is a wife, mother, chef, restaurateur, culinary competitor and TV personality. You may know her from Top Chef, Iron Chef America or Tournament of champions. In this episode, we discuss her experiences as a restaurant owner in Hawaii, the impact of community resilience following the devastating fires, the importance of mental health in the culinary industry, and her personal journey of gro...

Dale s  is a father, husband,  chef, restaurateur, Cookbook author and TV personality. You may know him from Top Chef , Tournament of Champions , or one of the many competition shows he’s appeared on over the years. In this episode, we talk about what it was like for him to watch himself back on Top Chef and realize he didn’t love the person he saw, and how therapy, time, and perspective helped hi...

Karen is a mother, wife, chef, restaurateur and entrepreneur. You may know her from Beat Bobby Flay , Top Chef , Tournament of Champions , or from her fabulous Boston restaurants. In this episode, we talk about her upbringing in New Jersey, her days as a baby model (and what those earnings eventually paid for), and growing up as a theater kid competing in oratorical contests. She shares her self-p...

Ayesha is an incredible chef, a powerhouse restaurateur, and a fierce culinary competitor. In this episode, we talk about what it was like for her growing up in Brooklyn and how her Indonesian and Italian roots shaped who she is. We get into how she went from wanting to be a lawyer her whole life to becoming a chef—plus her latest adventure as one of Bobby Flay’s Titans on Bobby’s Triple Threat ....

Beau is a husband, father, chef and mentor. You may know him from Iron Chef America, Guy's Grocery Games and Worst Cooks in America. In this episode, we talk about his upbringing across Maine, Massachusetts, and Canada, and hear about his journey from his first restaurant job as a teenager to competing in culinary competitions. He shares how mentorship shaped his path and how he pays it forwar...

Nini is a chef, cookbook author, culinary instructor and fierce competitor. You may know her from Top Chef, Tournament of Champions and Last Bite Hotel. In this episode, we discuss her deep love for New Orleans, her first trip to Vietnam and how it shifted her perspective, and her journey from earning a Marketing degree to ultimately pursuing her true passion for cooking. She shares stories from h...

Christian is a a husband, father, chef, restaurateur, and now a cookbook author. We talk about his upbringing in the Bronx and summers spent with family in Italy. He shares memories of watching Great Chefs on PBS and how he talked his way into his very first restaurant job. We dive into his time on Chopped , The Kitchen , and Food Network Star , and how a pivot into content creation took on a life...

Chef Kevin Lee is a husband, father, chef and restaurateur. We discuss the challenges of growing up between Korea and the U.S. He shares the struggle of finding his path, the life-changing moment that turned everything around, and what it felt like to go head-to-head with, and beat, some of the culinary world’s toughest competitors. He opens up about losing his confidence as a chef, how he reclaim...

In this episode, host Lindsay Luttrell welcomes back Mei Lin—chef, restaurateur, TV personality, and culinary competitor. Mei takes us through her festive New Year’s Eve spread and reveals her go-to dishes for New Year’s Day. She shares her love for caviar, why the French 75 is her cocktail of choice, and her top hosting tips. Mei also dives into the traditions of Chinese New Year (or Lunar New Ye...

In this episode, host Lindsay Luttrell is joined by Carlos Anthony—husband, chef, culinary competitor, and TV personality. Carlos opens up about his exciting plans to host both Christmas Dinner and a New Year’s Eve celebration at his new restaurant in Oregon. He reminisces about holiday traditions from his childhood, like making tamales with his aunties, and reveals the new traditions he’s creatin...

In this episode, host Lindsay Luttrell welcomes back Antonia Lofaso—mom, celebrity chef, restaurateur, cookbook author, and TV personality. Antonia shares her festive traditions, from her annual Christmas Eve Feast of the Seven Fishes to her Hanukkah celebrations, and her cozy Christmas morning breakfast in pajamas. She offers valuable tips for hosting the perfect holiday party so you can truly en...

In this episode, host Lindsay Luttrell welcomes back Catherine McCord — wife, mother, cookbook author, and TV personality. Catherine is celebrating it all this season! She shares her family’s potluck Thanksgiving plans, the story behind her annual Latke Party to ring in Hanukkah, and reveals the special traditions that make their Christmas unforgettable. We dive into the must-have dishes on her ho...

In this episode, host Lindsay Luttrell welcomes back Eric Adjepong—father, chef, restaurateur, cookbook and children’s book author, and TV personality. Eric reflects on his family's annual potluck Thanksgivings and shares his exciting plans for hosting this year's holiday feast. He opens up about the Ghanaian foods and traditions that shape his Christmas celebrations and how he's always on dessert...

In this episode, host Lindsay Luttrell welcomes back Aarti Sequeira – wife, mother, cookbook author, and TV personality. Aarti reflects on her first Thanksgiving in America as a college student and how she put her own spin on the holiday classic by preparing tandoori turkey. She shares stories from her childhood in Dubai, where she grew up Roman Catholic and attended midnight mass for Christmas. A...

In this episode, host Lindsay Luttrell, welcomes back Michael Voltaggio—Husband, father, chef, restaurateur, cookbook author, tequila producer and culinary competition titan. Michael opens up about his latest unique Christmas ritual with his wife, offers some expert tips on cooking the perfect turkey, plus his thoughts on what makes the holidays so special—comfort, nostalgia, and casseroles. Tune...

In this episode, host Lindsay Luttrell, welcomes back Maneet Chauhan—wife, mother, restaurateur, cookbook author, TV personality, and culinary competition veteran. Maneet shares a glimpse into her holidays, from the vibrant traditions of Diwali to her family's Thanksgiving celebrations. Tune in to hear about her favorite must-have dishes that make the holidays extra special! Show Notes:  Original...

Nancy Silverton is a mother, grandmother, James Beard award-winning chef, restaurateur and cookbook author.  In this episode we talk about how she fell in love with cooking, how she couldn’t have done it without her parents' support and how she started her career in pastry at Michael's with Jonathan Waxman. We discuss her early years working for Wolfgang Puck, building her culinary empire, her lov...

Bricia Lopez is a mom, cookbook author, restaurant owner and entrepreneur. We talk about moving from Mexico to California, growing up in the restaurant business, the history of the restaurant she co-owns with her siblings and her mission to preserve her Oaxacan culture.

Adrienne is a mother, wife, twin, entrepreneur and the list goes on. In this episode we talk about her childhood obsession with food, cooking and baking. We talk about how she went from planning to go to nursing school to appease her immigrant mother to bartending for one of the biggest nightclub & hospitality groups in LA, to discovering her family roots in ice cream. We dive deep into entrep...

James is a husband, father, chef, cookbook author, culinary advisor at Samford University and so much more. We talk about his first restaurant job, how he met his wife that he now works with, his time in NY working with some of the greats, his work with IBM building its culinary AI, Chef Watson and his move back home to Pensacola, FL with his family.  Show Notes:  Original music by ⁠Colin Killalea...

Tiffani is a chef, restaurateur and fierce culinary competitor. She's competed on shows like Top Chef, Tournament of Champions and Chopped. We dive deep into fun stories from her childhood and teen years. We talk about the experiences she had from growing up a military brat. We talk about her start in restaurants as a busser,  the setbacks that made her stronger and what she still hopes for in...