Talkin' 'bout Food

The Private Chef to the Stars sits down with Anthony Ludovici DeBrigida, chef/owner of Anto's Pizza Romana and Italian Market in Coanway. From studying sea turtles in Florida to making one of the best pizzas on The Grand Strand. Also, commentary with The Content Food Critic on 45th Avenue Crab House, Main Street Tap House, Buoys on the Boulevard, Russells Seafoof Grill, and food truck Mi Lind...

Chef Robert Kaufman is the corporate chef at US Foods Myrtle Beach location and is also the lead chef of the popular Tasting Menu Series at The Tasting Room on 9th. After finishing culinary school, Chef Kaufman worked in a number of highly respected restaurants in the Chicago area. How did he end up here? Listen in, the story is quite a journey.. Chef Richard Florczak explains the interesting road...

Two local natives school The Private Chef to the Stars on the proper way to cook boiled peanuts. Microledon Farm owner, Oscar Chavez, discusses how he started and how he became one of the best micro greens growers on the Grand Strand. Chef Richard goes on a rant about the dangers of leaving scathing restaurant reviews. 

Acclaimed chef and co-owner of Bistro 217 and Rustic Table, Chef Adam Kirby. Chef Kirby sits down with Chef Richard Florczak and talks about growing up Southern, learning to cook from his mom and grandmother, working throughout the west coast and Hawaii, and bringing it all together in his two phenomenal restaurants in Pawleys Island.  The Content Food Critic, Sophia Edens, interviews The Private...

The Private Chef to the Stars heads out to Aynor to sit down with David Dorman, owner of Palmetto Farms. The three generations old company that produces some of the best grits in South Carolina. Also, Peter Gerace, local soft shell crab harvester, explains the science, the process, and the cooking of this local delicacy.

Twenty year food writer for the Grand Strand magazine, Paul Grimshaw discusses the past, present, and futue of the local food scene. Sophia Edens, The Content Food Critic, stops by the "Talkin' 'bout Food" studio to tell us abot "9 Spices Hot Pot and BBQ" and her amazing evening at the "Tasting on 9th's" collaborative dinner with "Microleden Farms&...

The fasinatic story behind Neal's Creekhouse. The Private Chef to the Stars sits down with Zach Baker, owner of Neal and Pam's in Surfside and Neal's Creekhouse in Murrells Inlet. The executive director of HGTC International Culinary Academy, Chef Joe Bonaparte, discusses his recent trip with his students to Paris...then off to New Orleans. Commentary on Neal's Creekhouse.

Chef Richard does a deep dive into the backround of the owners of Bohemian Bull restaurant in Murrells Inlet. Their experience and challenges of opening their first restaurant. Jack Gregory of "Murrells Inlet Eats" and "Pawleys Island Eats" Facebook fame, discusses four Grand Strand restaurants not to be missed. The Private Chef to the Stars' commentary on Anto's Pizz...

Flavio Medeiros of "The Scoop on Myrtle" gives The Private Chef to the Stars the scoop on the Myrtle Beach food scene. "The Myrtle Beach Foodie Babe" ...is there competition in the "food influencing" scene in The Grand Strand? She also discusses some new restaurant finds and you'll be quite surprised at some of them.

The Private Chef to the Stars sits down with expert baker, Chef Geoff Blount to discuss Leve bakery and the complexities of sourdough baking. An interview with the owners of the popular Puerto Rican food truck, Pa'Picar Pa'Picar in Pawleys Island. How they began and the passion to keep their food authentic. Commentary on Cafe V i ncenzo's pizza in Myrtle Beach.

The Private Chef to the Stars sits down with Mike Hensley, owner of Project Smashburger food truck. Sophia Edens, "The Content Food Critic" tells us about her recent local dining experiences. Commentary by chef Richard about Cafe Vincenzo's pizza.

Dave Clayton sales expert, marketing guru, world traveler, philanthropist, and admin of Pawleys Island Peeps and anything else that ends in "Peeps" on Facebook. Dave has lived here in The Grand Strand and knows the restaurant world here inside and out. Curtis Hillard former executive chef at Tide to Table in Lichfield discusses his backround, the restaurant scene, and his future.

The Private Chef to the Stars sits down with Chad Swain of "Gourmet Cooking Connection." The coolest cooking supply store on The Grand Strand. Also, Christopher Dixon of "Dixon's Fixins." A local home delivery company supplying beef, chicken, pork and seafood right to your door. Commentary on the classic  Murrells Inlet restaurant, On the Half Shell.

Episode 14: Becoming friendly with Beatle, George Harrison while working room service at The Hotel Bel-Air. Commentary on local Detroit pizza by Pizza Squared. Horror stories of the restaurant and private chef world.

The general manager of the iconic southern restaurant, "Judy Boone's" discusses how the restaurant came to be, the incredible staff, and why the restaurant is as beloved as it is. Meredith Herman, chef/owner of arguably the most popular food truck on the Grand Strand. Commentary by The Private Chef to the Stars on The Grumpy Mustache in Murrells Inlet. 

Two of the most influential food content creators on the Grand Strand, Amy Everhart of "Myrtle Beach Foodie Babe" and Sophia Edens "The Content Food Critic" discuss the dedication to their work and their fearless way of approaching the good, the bad, and the ugly with equal enthusiasm.

CEO of Rise Restaurant Group in Dallas discusses his love of the Grand Strand food scene. Commercial/television/movie personality and wife of The Private Chef to the Stars talks about her favorite restaurants on the Grand Strand. Commentary by chef Richard on Mama Mia's pizza and Gino's pizza in Myrtle Beach 

An interview with Food Network personality, award winning chef, owner of all three Johnny D's Waffles and Benedicts, and owner of The Tasting Room on 9th in Myrtle Beach, Jamie Daskalis. The brilliant Sophia Edens aka The Content Food Critic. Commentary on Nonna's Taste of Italy by The Private Chef to the Stars, Richard Florczak.

Executive director Chef Joe Bonaparte of the HGTC International Culinary Academy talks about the best knives, home ranges and small kitchen appliances. Chef Josie Allen from the Black Cat Kitchen food truck discusses the hurdles to get up and running and devising her Asian fusion menu. Captain Fred Rourke educates us on catching, cleaning shrimp along with his instructions on "the backyard sh...

The Private Chef to the Stars sits down to pick the brain of Jack Gregory from Murrells Inlet Entertainment and Foodies. Also, local bartender/restaurant manager discusses his line of hot sauces. Commentary on "Local" of Pawley's Island and Toffino's Italian Bakery Deli and Pizzeria 

The Private Chef to the Stars, Richard Florczak, sits down with singer, songwriter, actor, Academy Award winner, Paul Williams. Also, an interview with one of the Grand Strand's top food influencers, Amy Everhart, the Myrtle Beach Foodie Babe. Chef Richard does commentary on Benito's Pizza in North Myrtle Beach and Tu Taco in Murrells Inlet. 

Part two with Mel Gibson. Mel talks about his most memorable meals, what his last dinner might be, and eating snakes with Robert Downey Jr. Also, two HGTC culinary students discuss the school, their favorite junk food, and future plans. Commentary by The Chef to the Stars about Andomiro restaurant in Pawley's Island and Scotto's Pizza in Myrtle Beach.

The Private Chef to the Stars sits down with his boss of 13 years, academy award winner Mel Gibson. Also, an interview with the chef/owner of Oak Prime in Myrtle Beach and commentary on River Oaks Pizzeria. 

This week on "Talkin' 'bout Food" Chef Richard Florczak sits down with music legend "Dion."  Dion discusses the food he was raised on growing up in the Bronx, his mother's cooking, and how his first hit record changed the restaurants he was able to frequent. Also, commentaries on Luigi's Trattoria, Surfside Pizza and Inlet Culinary Garden. 

The Private Chef to the Stars sits down with local celebrity and fishing boat captain, Englis Glover. Captain E discusses the proper way of getting fish from your hook to your plate and graces us with some local fish recipes. Also, Chef Richard's commentaries on Atmosphera restaurant, Incredible Edibles bakery, Bovines for pizza and some great kitchen products and appliances.