Speaking Duck Podcast
1) Jesse Vallins of Maple Leaf Tavern
Jesse Vallins of Maple Leaf Tavern closes another exciting season of Speaking Duck! This interview was recorded as Jesse prepared for his Gold Medal Plates competition where he would take home the Bro...Show More
2) Shamez Amlani of La Palette
Downtown Toronto is a "small village" and Shamez Amlani is one of its more eccentric restaurateurs. Shamez is a popular man about town and proud activist supporting pedestrian and cycling initiatives ...Show More
3) Daniel Cancino of Lamesa featuring Big Norm Alconcel
Toronto has a vast Filipino population. From "Little Manila" to Daniel Cancino's Lasa and Lamesa, Toronto is a cultural dining hotspot for people from the Philippines. Daniel Cancino is young and tale...Show More
4) Ted Reader
Ted Reader is BBQ royalty. Canada's grill-master sits down for his first ever long form interview. Ted is a best selling author and has graced our televisions for over 20 years and counting spreading ...Show More
5) Richie Nakano of Hapa Ramen featuring Scott Vivian of Beast
Richie Nakano of Hapa Ramen visits Hogtown to pair up with Toronto's Scott Vivian of Beast for their 2nd annual Halloween ramen pop-up! While in town, Richie shares his stories from the bustling west ...Show More
6) Demon Chef Alvin Leung of Bo Innovation
The Demon Chef Alvin Leung is in Toronto filming Season 5 of MasterChef Canada. Alex Ross chats with the 3-star Michelin chef about growing up watching the Toronto Maple Leafs, the origins of his Demo...Show More
7) Joshna Maharaj
The Chef of Change, Joshna Maharaj is Canada's answer to culinary community activism. Joshna discusses the Slow Food Movement and her role informing Canadians on how their cities and institutions can ...Show More
8) Scott Vivian of Beast
Scott Vivian is the chef and owner of Beast, a restaurant that hides snugly between Toronto's King West and Queen West at 96 Tecumseth. Beast is serving Toronto's best representation of Nose to Tail d...Show More
9) John Catucci of You Gotta Eat Here!
John Catucci starred in 5 seasons of one of Canada's most popular food and travel programs, You Gotta Eat Here! Now promoting the travel guide, You Gotta Go Here!, John chats about his local hangouts ...Show More
10) Zane Caplansky
Zane Caplansky is a Toronto culinary icon. A purveyor of quality smoked meat and matching opinions, Zane is not shy to break down the barriers of Toronto's culinary landscape. Zane well-represents Can...Show More