The NYC Restaurant Scene, with Mario Carbone
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The NYC Restaurant Scene, with Mario Carbone

Accomplished chef, Mario Carbone joins us for a conversation about understanding the value of hard work, growing a global fine dining restaurant group and how his Italian American upbringing in Queens New York has translated to major success with his restaurants Carbone, Parm, The Grill, Santina restaurant and more.

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Seizing THIS Moment (Pt. 3): Equality
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Seizing THIS Moment (Pt. 3): Equality

We discuss how we can use this moment to build a more equitable business when it comes to gender, race, and wage discrimination; why our collective goal must be to evaluate the impact we have on the environment; and how to use this as an opportunity to re-evaluate our role in the industry of food.

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Joe Beddia, Wizard of Pizza
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Joe Beddia, Wizard of Pizza

Joe Beddia – what happens when a craftsman and wizard of pizza making decides to shut down his 300 square-foot pizzeria, which served no more than 40 pies a night, and decides to open a real restaurant?

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Food Pioneers – Kate Jacoby & Rich Landau
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Food Pioneers – Kate Jacoby & Rich Landau

Few people in our industry will ever be able to call themselves pioneers but Rich Landau and Kate Jacoby are exactly that. They have been pushing their own, distinct version vegetable forward and plant based diet way before became popular.

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An Uncertain Future, with Michael Solomonov
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An Uncertain Future, with Michael Solomonov

Chef of the reigning Best Restaurant in America, Mike Solomonov of Zahav, offers up his insight and wisdom on the current crisis that is crushing our industry. Always brutally honest, Mike describes his company's current state and what plans they have for an uncertain future.

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Jenn Carrol
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Jenn Carrol

Chef Jen Carroll has never been somebody who is afraid to tell it how it is. This episode, Jen discusses the struggles and gender biases that are ingrained in our industry.

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Joey Baldino
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Joey Baldino

What happens when a South Philadelphia kid grows up to be a chef and comes back to rescue his family's 100-year-old Italian social club? You get the hottest ticket in town serving the most crave-able and mouth-watering food which just happens to be nearly unattainable unless you are a member. At Palizzi Social Club, Joey Baldino has reshaped how people look at Italian American food in Philadelphia and we have the pleasure to sit down with him and talk about his journey and what it took to rescue a family heirloom.

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Nick Elmi
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Nick Elmi

Philadelphia chef and restaurateur, Nick Elmi sits down with us to talk about his restaurants, his sobriety and his journey to becoming a James Beard nominated chef.

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The “Prequel”: Eli’s Story
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The “Prequel”: Eli’s Story

Eli speaks candidly about the moments leading up to the train crash which left him paralyzed from the chest down. He also speaks about the recovery process and the importance of resilience during challenging times.

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