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Sasha Zabar (Glace) & Prima

Snacky Tunes - April 14, 2024 20:30 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 122 ratings
Today we are talking with Sasha Zabar, from the legendary Zabar family and owner of Glace, one of the most exciting new ice cream shops in New York City. We talk about growing up in his family’s grocery store, his heading out to hospitality school, and him coming back into the family fold to sta...

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#150 - Jamie Bird, Birds Bakery

The Ceres Podcast - April 14, 2024 20:11 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Stelios is joined by Jamie Bird, the Director of Strategy at Birds Bakery, a family-run business founded in 1919 by three brothers with expertise in baking, butchering, and confectionery. Birds Bakery is known for its commitment to freshness and quality, using traditional recipes and methods. Ja...

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#149 - Marcus French, French's Fish Shop

The Ceres Podcast - April 10, 2024 09:16 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1 rating
In this episode of the Ceres Podcast, we're thrilled to welcome Marcus French, a seasoned fish and chip industry veteran and the proud operator of French's Fish Shop in Wells-next-the-Sea. As a third-generation frier, Marcus has fish frying deeply rooted in his lineage, tracing back to 1921 when...

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Dan Kluger & Matt Costa

Snacky Tunes - April 07, 2024 20:30 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 122 ratings
We're hitting both coasts for this week’s episode, kicking things off in New York City with Chef Dan Kluger. We talk about him cutting his teeth in the local culinary scene, him opening up his first restaurant, and what it's like to open in Hudson Yards. Then we dip into the archives for a perfo...

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Jeremy Chan, Ikoyi

All in the Industry ®️ - April 05, 2024 21:33 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 40 ratings
Today on our episode #383 of All in the Industry®, Shari Bayer is on-location in London, England with her guest Jeremy Chan, chef and co-founder of Ikoyi, a two Michelin-starred restaurant, which he opened with his best friend, Iré Hassan-Odukale, in London in 2017. Known for its original, flav...

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#148 - Jamie Russo, Redcloak Fish Bar

The Ceres Podcast - April 02, 2024 15:42 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1 rating
In this episode of the Ceres Podcast, we're thrilled to welcome Jamie Russo, who has contributed to the remarkable transformation of the Redcloak Fish in StonehavenBar. At just 23, Jamie has revitalised a once-neglected establishment and clinched prestigious accolades, including the NFFF Best Ne...

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Hanna Raskin (The Food Section) & Kid Wave

Snacky Tunes - March 31, 2024 20:30 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 122 ratings
Today we sit down with Hanna Raskin, the editor and publisher of The Food Section, an incredible indie food publication/newsletter that covers the American South. We talk about her journey in the world of editorial writing, her time as a restaurant reviewer, and how the south is tied together by...

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Snacky Tunes Salon: Majordōmo & Pijja Palace (Live at ChowNow)

Snacky Tunes - March 24, 2024 20:30 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 122 ratings
Join us for another live recording of Snacky Tunes Salon from the ChowNow HQ in Culver City. For this roundtable, Darin chatted with Corporate Chef of Momofuku, Jude Parra-Sickels, and Pijja Palace’s owner, Avish Naran, about the direct connection between food and sports. Snacky Tunes: Music is...

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Fire The Menu & Hatis Noit (Live)

Snacky Tunes - March 17, 2024 20:30 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 122 ratings
We have an all new episode today, and we are so excited to be kicking it off with two of our good friends, Antonio Diaz and Casey Felton, who launched a Kickstarter for their new series Fire The Menu. We chat about the current landscape of cooking shows, how they met, and what they hope to do an...

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Cody Pruitt (Libertine) & Champion Chills

Snacky Tunes - March 10, 2024 20:30 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 122 ratings
This week we head over to New York to chat with the beverage director and managing partner at one of the city's best new bars, Libertine. That's right, we're sitting down with Cody Pruitt to chat with him about his love for the city, him coming up in the culinary scene, how food played a big rol...

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Nilou Motamed

All in the Industry ®️ - March 08, 2024 17:27 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 40 ratings
Today on our episode #382 of All in the Industry®, Shari Bayer's guest is Nilou Motamed, an Emmy-nominated TV personality, who has been named one of AdWeek’s 30 Most Influential People in Food, and has been shaping the conversation in food and travel for more than 20 years, and has quite literal...

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Kat Turner (Highly Likely) & Rid of Me

Snacky Tunes - March 03, 2024 21:30 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 122 ratings
Darin heads to Highland Park to chat with Kat Turner, chef and partner of Highly Likely. She shares her story of being a personal chef, doing laundry for the Smashing Pumpkins in Tokyo, and building her community around regulars. Then we head to our hometown, Philadelphia, to chat with Mike McGu...

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#147 - Charlie Collins, Frydales

The Ceres Podcast - March 02, 2024 15:03 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1 rating
We welcome the return of Charlie Collins, who previously appeared in episode 62 and brings an insightful exploration of the resilience and strategic adaptation required in the challenging landscape of the hospitality industry. This episode is a must-listen for those interested in the dynamics of...

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#146 - John Molnar, The Cods Scallops

The Ceres Podcast - March 02, 2024 14:03 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1 rating
In this engaging episode, we reconnect with John Molnar, the force behind The Cod's Scallops. With outlets spread across Nottingham and an outpost in Harborne, Birmingham, John shares his journey since our last conversation in episode 45 in February 2020, just after The Cod's Scallops was crowne...

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Valerie Chang Cumpa, Maty's

All in the Industry ®️ - March 01, 2024 21:06 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 40 ratings
Today on our episode #381 of All in the Industry®, Shari Bayer's guest is Valerie Chang Cumpa, an award-winning Miami-based chef who along with her family, including her brother Nando, opened Itamae in the Miami Design District, focusing on Nikkei cuisine; and in 2019, the team opened a fast cas...

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Tyler Akin & HEIDEMANN

Snacky Tunes - February 25, 2024 21:30 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 122 ratings
Darin heads over to the east coast today for a chat with Tyler Akin, Chef and Founder of Form-Function Hospitality. They talk about Tyler’s culinary adventures up & down the eastern seaboard, his mentoring of the next generation of chefs, and how he supported the culinary community during the pa...

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#145 - Paulo De Tarso

The Ceres Podcast - February 22, 2024 21:57 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1 rating
In the compelling 145th episode of the Ceres Podcast, we dive deep into the life and insights of Paulo de Tarso, a name that has become a hallmark of excellence in hospitality. From washing pots in New York to orchestrating the floor of some of the UK's most prestigious restaurants, Paulo's jour...

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Andrew Zimmern; SOBEWFF 2024

All in the Industry ®️ - February 22, 2024 20:51 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 40 ratings
Today on our episode #380 of All in the Industry®, Shari Bayer's guest is Andrew Zimmern, an Emmy-winning and four-time James Beard Award-winning TV personality, chef, writer, teacher, and social justice advocate. As the creator, executive producer and host of Travel Channel’s Bizarre Foods fran...

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Chef's Table at Brooklyn Fare & Håbe

Snacky Tunes - February 18, 2024 21:30 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 122 ratings
We are heading back to Brooklyn today to chat with Max Natmessnig and Marco Prins, the new Co-Executive Chefs at The Chef's Table at Brooklyn Fare. They were given the reigns to the legendary tasting menu and have taken it to new heights. It is a fantastic chat about their start in Europe and ho...

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Max Natmessnig and Marco Prins, Chef's Table at Brooklyn Fare

All in the Industry ®️ - February 16, 2024 18:55 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 40 ratings
Today on our episode #379 of All in the Industry®, Shari Bayer is on-location in NYC with Max Natmessnig and Marco Prins, the newly appointed executive chefs at world renowned restaurant, Chef’s Table at Brooklyn Fare, in Manhattan's Hell's Kitchen neighborhood. Max and Marco previously worked t...

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#144 - Jim Cowie, Seafood Matters Podcast

The Ceres Podcast - February 16, 2024 06:46 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1 rating
In this episode of the Ceres Podcast, Stelios discusses the news with Jim Cowie from the Seafood Matters Podcast. They discuss the following topics: ​Unfounded Fears: The Truth Behind Russia's Fishing Ban and the UK's Fish & Chips Norovirus Outbreak Leads to Oyster Sale Ban in France Scotti...

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#143 - Nick Hogan, Georges Tradition

The Ceres Podcast - February 15, 2024 20:24 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1 rating
In the latest episode of the Ceres Podcast, Stelios had the privilege of sitting down with Nick Hogan, the managing director of George's Tradition, a name synonymous with quality fish and chips in East Midlands. With a career deeply rooted in operations, Nick has been the unseen force ensuring t...

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Quarter Sheets & Wilderado

Snacky Tunes - February 11, 2024 21:30 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 122 ratings
This week Darin chats with Aaron and Hannah of one of our favorite pop ups turned permanent, Quarter Sheets. We chat about the cute story of how they met, how they pivoted during the pandemic, and the vibe they put together every night at their restaurant. Then it’s a classic performance from th...

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Angelo Sosa, Tia Carmen and Kembara

All in the Industry ®️ - February 09, 2024 03:32 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 40 ratings
Today on our episode #378 of All in the Industry®, Shari Bayer is on-location in Phoenix, AZ with Angelo Sosa, executive chef of Tia Carmen and Kembara restaurants at the JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa. Angelo is a chef, restaurateur and author of Dominican and Italian descent, wh...

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#142 - Kate Nicholls OBE, UKHospitality

The Ceres Podcast - February 05, 2024 22:51 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Join us in Episode 142 of the Ceres Podcast with Kate Nicholls, chief executive of UKHospitality. Their discussion zeroes in on three pivotal policy proposals: capping business rate increases, revising employer National Insurance Contributions, and advocating for a reduced VAT rate for hospita...

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Holey Grail Donuts & Snacktime (Live)

Snacky Tunes - February 04, 2024 21:30 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 122 ratings
We are kicking things off in Kauai with founder and chief business officer of Holey Grail Donuts, Hana Dreiling, who started the business with her brother, Nile, in a trailer in Hawaii back in 2017. We talk about how they use local ingredients to change up the take on the classic treat, how the ...

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Christian F. Puglisi

All in the Industry ®️ - February 03, 2024 00:24 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 40 ratings
Today on our episode #377 of All in the Industry®, Shari Bayer is on-location in Copenhagen, Denmark with her guest Christian F. Puglisi, chef and founder of acclaimed Copenhagen restaurants Relæ, Manfreds, BÆST, and Mirabelle; currently operating BÆST – an organic restaurant mad about raw milk ...

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#141 - Austen Morley, Morley's Coffee

The Ceres Podcast - January 30, 2024 21:05 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Join us in Episode 141 of the Ceres Podcast with Austen Morley, founder of Morley's Coffee. Discover how a vintage 1972 Citroen Hy van marked the start of Austen's journey from Australia's coffee scene to a coffee revolution in Aberdeenshire, Scotland.  Host Stelios delves into the challenges ...

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Amiga Amore & OddKidOut

Snacky Tunes - January 28, 2024 21:30 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 122 ratings
Darin sits down with the owners of one of his favorite new restaurants in Los Angeles, Amiga Amore. Co-owners Chef Danielle Duran-Zecca and Alessandro Zecca opened up this Highland Park neighborhood spot, serving up their own genre of Mexitalian food. They chat about their time cooking in New Yo...

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Meetinghouse & Jocelyn Mackenzie

Snacky Tunes - January 21, 2024 21:30 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 122 ratings
This week we're heading back to Darin’s hometown of Philadelphia to chat with Colin McFadden and Chef Drew DiTomo, two of the founders of the new restaurant /  bar /  tap room, Meetinghouse. It is a beautifully designed space and they chat about that design, why they wanted to open up a spot in ...