Andrew Talks to Chefs Podcast
1) David Schuttenberg (Beautiful South & Kwei Fei--Charleston, SC) on Blooming Late, Culinary School, and Staying True to Yourself
Charleston chef and restaurateur David Schuttenberg (Beautiful South, Kwei Fei) discusses his NYC training and how he found his way to South Carolina, as well as the origin stories of his two restaura...Show More
2) Drew Nieporent (legendary restaurateur & author of "I'm Not Trying to Be Difficult") on Critics, Chefs, and HIs Long-Awaited Memoir
Legendary restaurateur Drew Nieporent (Nobu, Montrachet, Tribeca Grill, et. al) discusses his memoir "I'm Not Trying to Be Difficult" and opines on the state of the industry.
3) Jeremy Fox (Chef and Author of "On Meat") on His New Book, California Chef Culture, and the "What You Have" Approach to Cooking
Chef Jeremy Fox (Rustic Canyon, Birdie G's) discusses his recently published book, ON MEAT, and his life and career to date.
4) Kyle Knall (Birch - Milwaukee) on Mentorship, Chef-Farmer Synergies, and his Upcoming Cassis Restaurant
Kyle Knall takes us through his career stops on the way to his success at Milwaukee's Birch, and previews his forthcoming Cassis restaurant.
5) Joshua Pinsky (Claud & Penny, NYC) on Influences, Concepting Restaurants, & Defining One's Culinary Style
Joshua Pinsky, chef-partner of two of NYC's hottest (and in our opinion, best) restaurants--Claud and Penny--discusses the path to his current success.
6) Chris Shepherd (Southern Smoke Foundation) on Finding the Kitchen, Cooking Instinctually, and Answering the Call
Chris Shepherd, Founding Director and Honorary Chairman of the Southern Smoke Foundation, discusses his own evolution as a chef, and the origin story of the organization he started.
7) When It's Time to Say Goodbye to the Industry: A Special Conversation with Chef Andrew Turner, Proprietor of Valley Wine Merchants (Newburg, OR)
In a candid conversation, Chef Andrew Turner shares how he decided to depart the industry, how he did it, and what life on the other side has been like.
8) Adam McFarland & Tom Rogers LIVE! at their Hit Chicago Restaurant John's Food & Wine (Recorded Before an Industry Audience During the 2025 James Beard Foundation Awards Weekend)
Before a live audience, Adam McFarland & Tom Rogers share the backstory of their Chicago hit John's Food & Wine, and their innovative service model and staffing practices.
9) Maria Rodriguez (Head Bartender, Cantina Rosa--Chicago) on Mixologists versus Bartenders, What Makes a Great Drink, & Military-Restaurant Industry Parallels
Maria Rodriguez, head bartender of Chicago's Cantina Rosa, breaks down the full spectrum of factors in creating a great beverage program.
10) Jackie Carnesi (Kellogg's Diner--Brooklyn) on Learning to Love New York, Preserving Landmark Restaurants, and the Push-Pull of Fine Dining
Jackie Carnesi, the chef behind the reinvigoration of Brooklyn's Kellogg's Diner, discusses her Texas upbringing, move to NYC, and evolution as a chef.