Episode 225: Melissa Rodriguez (Al Coro, Mel's Pizzeria, and Discolo--NYC)
Andrew Talks to Chefs
English - June 24, 2023 19:59 - 1 hour - 69 MB - ★★★★★ - 273 ratingsFood Arts Society & Culture andrew talks to chefs andrew friedman food writing chefs professional kitchens restaurants hospitality industry back of house Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Chef Melissa Rodriguez of Al Coro, Mel's Pizzeria, and Discolo in NYC's Chelsea neighborhood, sits down to discuss her early life and career, gravitation to the pro kitchen, and her unabashed affection for fine dining. Stops along the way to her current restaurants include Northern California, five years at Restaurant Daniel in New York City, and taking the helm of Del Posto.
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