The Rice Table

Meet Joseph Gidman, our guest in this episode of The Rice Table. Joseph is chef and co-owner of Van Gogh's Eeterie, a Dutch-inspired restaurant - the only one of its kind in the state of Missouri. Gidman, along with his mother, Claire, also owns Cafe Cusco, a Peruvian restaurant and Chabom Teas + Spices shop with a Portuguese touch. Listen to our conversation about his personal experiences an...

In this episode of The Rice Table podcast our guest is Cédric Vongerichten, chef and owner of Wayan , a French Indonesian restaurant in New York's City's Nolita neighborhood - his first solo venture which he opened in February 2019. Chef Cédric has worldwide experience in the hospitality industry and opened restaurants in four different continents together with his father, critically acc...

Our special guest in this episode is Kathiana LeJeune, author of The Power of the Palate: Through the Great Exchange. We have a conversation about Culinary Diplomacy and her passion for peace-building policy, women’s rights, human rights, women’s access to global higher education, and global public relations. Support the show  #indonesianfood, #indonesianrestaurant, #indonesianstreetfood, #indodut...

Our special guest in this podcast is Pepy Nasution. Pepy is a blogger, photographer and cooking instructor. We have a conversation on her activities to make the world aware of Indonesian Culinary. For the first time, we have a guest cook something during the podcast.  Support the show  #indonesianfood, #indonesianrestaurant, #indonesianstreetfood, #indodutch, #usaindonesianfood #indobros #indobrot...

In this episode we have a conversation with Willem Meiners, holder of two world records flying from Alaska to Antarctica as a helicopter aviator, former newspaper editor and owner of a radio station, co-founder of PublishAmerica, and author of the book The Dutch Touch. Willem Meiners, born in Amsterdam, has lived and worked in America since 1991. He has traveled all fifty states and lives with his...

Today, we are talking with Dessy Andriani, Publisher, PR-manager auditor,  catering chef and event organizer in Los Angeles. Support the show  #indonesianfood, #indonesianrestaurant, #indonesianstreetfood, #indodutch, #usaindonesianfood #indobros #indobrothers #dutch #culture #history #indisch Website: keasberry.com IG https://www.instagram.com/jeffkeasberry/ FB https://www.facebook.com/cookingwit...

Meet Farah Quinn, Indonesian celebrity chef, restauranteur and award winning media personality, known for her culinary television shows. Listen to our animated conversation about her challenges, successes, new projects and her career as TV and YouTube personality. We also talk about contemporary Indonesian cuisine and she revealed one of her best kept secrets. Support the show  #indonesianfood, #i...

Meet award-winning Chef Yono Purnomo of Yono's restaurant in Albany in NY. Owned and operated by the Purnomo family, this fine dining restaurant has been serving contemporary American and Indonesian fusion since 1986 and has been recognized by the James Beard Foundation, Wine Spectator, Santé, DiRoNA & The American Culinary Federation among others.   Chef Yono is a passionate Indonesian c...

We are talking with Sinta Penyami Storms, passionate dancer, marketing expert and promotor of Indonesian culture in Philadelphia.  Sinta's vision is to preserve the traditional culture through dancing, food, events and other experiences for the South Philly's Indonesian community as well as the greater Philadelphia public. Support the show  #indonesianfood, #indonesianrestaurant, #indone...

Meet Chef Zen Ong, consultant and entrepreneur in Los Angeles. Zen hails from Down Under and was featured in last year's L.A. Times as one of the rising stars of modern Southeast Asian fine-dining. We are having a conversation about his passions and his vision of Indonesian cuisine. Support the show  #indonesianfood, #indonesianrestaurant, #indonesianstreetfood, #indodutch, #usaindonesianfood...

Let's talk about Indo Dutch. If you wonder what that means, listen to this podcast. I will share some insights from my life and talk about my food, my people and my book. Find out what led me to write the book Indo Dutch Kitchen secrets. Learn the difference between Indonesian, Dutch and Indo Dutch cuisine. Also, in this podcast a quiz. I interviewed 4 people on their knowledge of anything In...

Meet Richard Foss, a journalist, author, culinary historian, and lecturer based in Manhattan Beach, California. We are talking about celebration meals in California and the history behind it.  And many other fascinating facts around food traditions. Support the show  #indonesianfood, #indonesianrestaurant, #indonesianstreetfood, #indodutch, #usaindonesianfood #indobros #indobrothers #dutch #cultur...

Meet Ms. Poppy Yeanny, Consul of Information and Socio Cultural Affairs at the Consulate General of The Republic of Indonesia in Los Angeles.  We have a conversation about the wonderful cuisine of Indonesia, a plethora of dishes and new initiatives to promote Indonesian food business in LA. Support the show  #indonesianfood, #indonesianrestaurant, #indonesianstreetfood, #indodutch, #usaindonesianf...

Meet Chef Joncarl Lachman, serial restaurateur and owner of one of the few Dutch themed restaurants in America. We talk about his passions, his impressive track record, his love for Dutch food and why it is not well known in America. He shares tips on what to eat and cook at home. Tune in for a real Dutch treat. Support the show  #indonesianfood, #indonesianrestaurant, #indonesianstreetfood, #indo...

Meet Chef Siska Silitonga, the first Indonesian Food Truck driver in San Francisco, bringing a bit of her Batak culture to the Bay Area. She shares her story about her journey and her award winning Indonesian spice pastes for home kitchens across the USA. Tune in and find out more about this passionate and talented entrepreneur.  Support the show  #indonesianfood, #indonesianrestaurant, #indonesia...

In this episode we are having a conversation with Diana Widjojo - co-owner of Hardena Indonesian family restaurant in Philadelphia. What makes this hidden hotspot so special and how did they become semi-finalist in James Beard competition for best Chef Mid-Atlantic region? What does pizza have to do with Indonesian food? Tune in, find out and learn much more... Support the show  #indonesianfood, #...

Special Guest: Domenico Nesci, actor, writer and chef. We have a conversation about the art of acting, dating and cooking. Domenico shares delicious Italian recipes "to die for". Listen en salivate!  Support the show  #indonesianfood, #indonesianrestaurant, #indonesianstreetfood, #indodutch, #usaindonesianfood #indobros #indobrothers #dutch #culture #history #indisch Website: keasberry.c...

In this episode we are talking with Chef Chris Reed, adventurous entrepreneur behind the pop-up restaurant The Rice Table, renamed to Bumbu Roux in Chicago. Together with his mother he serves a delicious Rijsttafel - one of the few places in the USA that do. Also on the menu Creole dishes, inspired by his father. In this episode learn about 'The Story of the Rijsttafel' and find out who...

Jeff is talking with brothers Erwin & Eric Tjahyadi, successful entrepreneurs behind Komodo restaurants and Bone Kettle -  South EastAsian Restaurant & Bar in Old Town Pasadena - famous for its broth! Support the show  #indonesianfood, #indonesianrestaurant, #indonesianstreetfood, #indodutch, #usaindonesianfood #indobros #indobrothers #dutch #culture #history #indisch Website: keasberry.co...

Jeff is talking with Pat Tanumihardja, food, travel and lifestyle writer and  best selling author of cookbooks, like; The Asian Grandmothers Cookbook, Farm to Table Asian Secrets and her two latest books: Asian Pickles At Home and Instant Pot Asian Pressure Cooker Meals.  Support the show  #indonesianfood, #indonesianrestaurant, #indonesianstreetfood, #indodutch, #usaindonesianfood #indobros #indo...

Welcome to The Rice Table: Unveiling the Ultimate East-Meets-West Culinary Secrets! Dive into each sizzling episode, hosted by Jeff Keasberry, the acclaimed author of four Dutch-Indonesian heritage cookbooks. Join passionate guests for electrifying conversations with experts, captivating tales, seductive history lessons, and deep explorations of iconic dishes, hidden culinary treasures, mouthwater...