Latest Chef's story Podcast Episodes
Episode 98: Mark Ladner
Chef's Story - June 03, 2015 18:34 - 55 minutes ★★★★ - 66 ratingsChef Mark Ladner joins Dorothy Cann Hamilton for a special interview on Chef’s Story, recorded at the USA Pavilion at Expo Milano 2015! Chef Ladner touches on his childhood, his formative food memories, his career trajectory and his advice for aspiring chefs. He also explains what drove him to o...
Episode 97: Colman Andrews
Chef's Story - May 27, 2015 18:57 - 47 minutes ★★★★ - 66 ratingsColman Andrews is an American writer and editor and authority on food and wine. In culinary circles, he is best known for his association with Saveur magazine, which he founded with Dorothy Kalins, Michael Grossman, and Christopher Hirsheimer in 1994 and where he served as editor-in-chief from 2...
Episode 96: Jimmy Bradley
Chef's Story - April 29, 2015 17:14 - 49 minutes ★★★★ - 66 ratingsThis week’s guest on Chef’s Story is chef Jimmy Bradley. The chef-owner of two popular New York City restaurants – The Red Cat, The Harrison – Jimmy Bradley presides over neighborhood joint that have become destinations for guests from around the city, and the country. A purveyor of straightforw...
Episode 95: Brooke Williamson
Chef's Story - April 22, 2015 20:01 - 47 minutes ★★★★ - 66 ratingsBrooke Williamson’s entire life has always been about food. Ever since she can remember, Williamson wanted to become a chef or a restaurateur. After working with some of the country’s top chefs, her dream has finally been realized in the form of successful ventures such as Amuse Café, Beechwood,...
Episode 94: Soulayphet “Phet” Schwader
Chef's Story - April 08, 2015 17:49 - 48 minutes ★★★★ - 66 ratingsThis week’s guest on Chef’s Story is Soulayphet “Phet” Schwader. Born in a small village outside the capital of Laos, “Thangone,” Soulayphet Schwader immigrated to the U.S. at a very young age. Growing up in Kansas Soulayphet recalls a youth spent clamoring for a ham sandwich instead of the trad...
Episode 93: Bill Yosses
Chef's Story - March 18, 2015 17:32 - 53 minutes ★★★★ - 66 ratingsWhat’s it like cooking in the White House? Find out on an incredible episode of Chef’s Story with Dorothy Cann Hamilton. She’s joined by William “Bill” Yosses, the coauthor of the book Desserts For Dummies and the former White House Executive Pastry Chef. Yosses was the successor to Thaddeus DuB...
Episode 92: Jesse Schenker
Chef's Story - March 11, 2015 15:41 - 48 minutes ★★★★ - 66 ratingsThis week’s featured chef on Chef’s Story is Jesse Schenker. Jesse has amassed an impressive culinary history as executive chef and owner of recette and The Gander in New York City. His contemporary approach to creating American classics is a reflection of his devotion to highly-refined techniqu...
Episode 91: Alan Richman
Chef's Story - February 25, 2015 16:52 - 50 minutes ★★★★ - 66 ratingsThis week on Chef’s Story, hear from the world famous Alan Richman, “the most decorated food writer in history.” He has won 15 James Beard Journalism Awards, a National Magazine Award (and was a finalist five more times), and a Bronze Star for service in Vietnam. You won’t find food writers like...
Episode 90: Traci Des Jardins
Chef's Story - February 04, 2015 20:28 - 48 minutes ★★★★ - 66 ratingsThis week’s featured chef on Chef’s Story is Traci Des Jardins, Chef/Owner of Jardinière, Mijita Cocina Mexicana 
and Chef/Partner of Public House. Before opening Jardinière in San Francisco in 1997, Des Jardins worked in some of the highly acclaimed kitchens in Los Angeles, France, and New...
Episode 89: Peter Kaminsky
Chef's Story - January 21, 2015 16:57 - 49 minutes ★★★★ - 66 ratingsGet an inside look at the life of the legendary Peter Kaminsky on today’s episode of Chef’s Story. Peter Kaminsky is the author and coauthor of many books, including Pig Perfect, Culinary Intelligence, Seven Fires and Mallmann on Fire (with Francis Mallmann), and Charred and Scruffed (with Adam ...
Episode 88: Ed Brown
Chef's Story - January 14, 2015 20:37 - 32 minutes ★★★★ - 66 ratingsHear about the virtues of culinary education, French technique and hard work on a brand new episode of Chef’s Story! Dorothy Cann Hamilton is joined by Chef/Innovator of Lincoln Center Kitchen, Ed Brown. Brown’s professional life in the kitchen began shortly after his graduation from the Culinar...
Episode 87: Thomas McNaughton
Chef's Story - November 05, 2014 16:53 - 47 minutes ★★★★ - 66 ratingsThis week’s guest on Chef’s Story is Thomas McNaughton, Executive Chef, ne timeas restaurant group. Chef Thomas McNaughton started working in kitchens at a very young age in Southern New Jersey. After graduating from the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, Thomas moved to the Bay Area an...
Episode 86: Sean Brock Part 2
Chef's Story - October 29, 2014 15:56 - 48 minutes ★★★★ - 66 ratingsTune in to this week’s episode of Chef’s Story as Dorothy Cann Hamilton chats with Sean Brock again, this time to celebrate the release of his book, Heritage. Sean is the chef behind the game-changing restaurants Husk and McCrady’s, and his first book offers all of his inspired recipes. With a d...
Episode 85: Alain Sailhac Part 2
Chef's Story - September 24, 2014 21:58 - 51 minutes ★★★★ - 66 ratingsTune in to this week’s episode of Chef’s Story as Dorothy Cann Hamilton continues her conversation with chef Alain Sailhac. Alain is an internationally recognized French chef working in New York City, where he holds the position of Executive Vice President and Dean Emeritus at The International ...
Episode 84: Dan Barber Part 2
Chef's Story - August 20, 2014 19:47 - 44 minutes ★★★★ - 66 ratingsThis week on Chef’s Story, Dorothy Cann Hamilton continues her conversation with acclaimed chef Dan Barber. They have an in-depth conversation on GMO’s and technology in food. Dan is the co-owner and executive chef of Blue Hill and Blue Hill at Stone Barns, and the author of the forthcoming book...
Episode 83: Dan Barber Part 1
Chef's Story - August 13, 2014 15:58 - 30 minutes ★★★★ - 66 ratingsThis week on Chef’s Story, Dorothy Cann Hamilton chats with acclaimed chef Dan Barber. Dan is the co-owner and executive chef of Blue Hill and Blue Hill at Stone Barns, and the author of the forthcoming book, The Third Plate (May 2014, The Penguin Press). His opinions on food and agricultural po...
Episode 82: Marc Forgione Part 2
Chef's Story - August 06, 2014 15:52 - 32 minutes ★★★★ - 66 ratingsTune in to part 2 of a 2 part series with famed chef Marc Forgione on a brand new episode of Chef’s Story! Marc is one of the Iron Chefs competing on Food Network’s Iron Chef America and owner of restaurant Marc Forgione in New York City. Marc received a coveted Michelin star in the Michelin Gui...
Episode 81: Marc Forgione
Chef's Story - July 30, 2014 15:55 - 37 minutes ★★★★ - 66 ratingsTune in to part 1 of a 2 part series with famed chef Marc Forgione on a brand new episode of Chef’s Story! Marc is one of the Iron Chefs competing on Food Network’s Iron Chef America and owner of restaurant Marc Forgione in New York City. Marc received a coveted Michelin star in the Michelin Gui...
Episode 80: Hooni Kim
Chef's Story - July 23, 2014 20:46 - 59 minutes ★★★★ - 66 ratingsKorean food is incredible – full of fermented goodness and culinary tradition, but it’s often overlooked. Find out how Hooni Kim is changing people’s perceptions of Korean Food and elevating the cuisine on a brand new episode of Chef’s Story. Chef Kim is the chef/owner of Hanjan and Danji, two r...
Episode 79: Katy Sparks
Chef's Story - July 16, 2014 15:47 - 51 minutes ★★★★ - 66 ratingsThis week’s featured guest on Chef’s Story Katy Sparks, Executive Chef at Tavern on the Green. Dorothy Cann Hamilton is in Central Park this week as she chats with Katy, who’s background includes cooking at NYC institutions like The Quilted Giraffe and Mesa Grill. Find out what it’s like cooking...
Episode 78: Michel Richard
Chef's Story - June 18, 2014 23:38 - 47 minutes ★★★★ - 66 ratingsMichel Richard is an author, industry advocate, philanthropist, and legendary chef. Known as a pioneer of French food in America, the Brittany native knew he wanted to be a chef at 8, when he first glimpsed a restaurant kitchen. At 14, Richard apprenticed at a patisserie in Champagne, moving to ...
Episode 77: Barbara Lynch
Chef's Story - May 28, 2014 15:51 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 66 ratingsFresh off winning the Outstanding Restauranteur award at the James Beard Awards, Barbara Lynch sits down with Dorothy Cann Hamilton on Chef’s Story for a candid and insightful conversation on her upbringing, her career and her current projects. Hear how “Knuckles Lynch” survived a tough childhoo...
Episode 76: Rick & Deann Bayless
Chef's Story - May 21, 2014 16:51 - 56 minutes ★★★★ - 66 ratingsChef. Restaurateur. Author. Television personality. Environmental advocate. Philanthropist. Rick Bayless wears a lot of hats. His wife, Deann Groen Bayless has also spent nearly three decades in the Chicago restaurant business. Meet them both on today’s episode of Chef’s Story with host Dorothy ...
Episode 75: Ed McFarland
Chef's Story - May 14, 2014 19:54 - 47 minutes ★★★★ - 66 ratingsIf there’s one thing EdMcFarland knows, it’s lobster. He’s the chef/proprietor of Ed’s Lobster Bar, a legendary NYC Seafood spot with a New England fish-house vibe featuring a raw bar, lobster rolls & fish plates. He’s this week’s guest on Chef’s Story with Dorothy Cann Hamilton and he shares hi...
Episode 74: Ruth Reichl
Chef's Story - May 07, 2014 17:22 - 52 minutes ★★★★ - 66 ratingsRuth Reichl may not be a chef, but she has been known to “make or break” a restaurant with her legendary restaurant reviews and food writing. The one and only Ruth Reichl is this week’s guest on a special edition of Chef’s Story, hosted by Dorothy Cann Hamilton. Tune in and hear how Ruth found f...
Episode 73: Marcus Samuelsson
Chef's Story - April 30, 2014 15:47 - 44 minutes ★★★★ - 66 ratingsIt’s no secret that Marcus Samuelsson is a star. He was the youngest chef to get a 3 star review from the New York Times. He’s cooked at the White House. He’s received numerous awards – too many to count. He’s one of the most recognized and celebrated chefs working today, and he’s this week’s gu...
Episode 72: Wylie Dufresne
Chef's Story - April 23, 2014 15:36 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 66 ratingsIf you love food and you’re not familiar with Wylie Dufresne, you must be living under a rock. The star-chef is the culinary mastermind behind WD50 and Alder, two of the most forward thinking “molecular gastronomy” themed restaurants in the world. On this week’s episode of Chef’s Story, Dorothy ...
Episode 71: Lidia Bastianich
Chef's Story - April 16, 2014 15:51 - 47 minutes ★★★★ - 66 ratingsLidia Bastianich is an Emmy award-winning public television host, a bestâ€selling cookbook author, restaurateur, and owner of a flourishing food and entertainment business. Lidia has married her two passions in life – her family and food, to create multiple culinary endeavors alongside her two ...
Episode 70: Dan Silverman
Chef's Story - March 19, 2014 17:45 - 55 minutes ★★★★ - 66 ratingsThis week, Dorothy sits down with Dan Silverman to hear his story. He is a graduate of the International Culinary Center, and has gone on to be an integral aspect of many big restaurants in New York City. Tune in to hear about Dan’s eye-opening experience leaving cooking school and working for D...
Episode 69: Tory McPhail
Chef's Story - March 05, 2014 17:20 - 29 minutes ★★★★ - 66 ratingsThis week on Chef’s Story, Dorothy meets up with Tory McPhail, executive chef of Commander’s Palace in New Orleans, Louisiana. She asks him about growing up in a small town in Washington, and how his passion for cooking led him to travel the country to explore different cultures and culinary wor...
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