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Gourmand

By Gourmand

Empowering the next generation of food lovers and leaders
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Ep. 26: Chef Michael Mina and Brent Bolthouse

GourmandOct 29, 2021

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Ep. 26: Chef Michael Mina and Brent Bolthouse

Ep. 26: Chef Michael Mina and Brent Bolthouse

In today's episode, we sit down with Award-Winning Chef Michael Mina and Brent Bolthouse to chat about their new concept that combines Chef Mina’s culinary prowess and Bolthouse’s deep industry background to recreate the chic and luxurious feel of an exclusive clubhouse on an accessible community level, Bungalow Kitchen. A culinary expansion of Bolthouse’s premier concept, The Bungalow - an iconic bar and lounge with two locations in Southern California - The Bungalow Kitchen by Michael Mina, will offer a menu of elevated California fare, heavily inspired by local, seasonal ingredients. Intended to serve as an extension of guest’s living rooms, diners can expect to enjoy adaptations of conventional, craveable dishes, in addition to discovering new flavors and preparations.

This episode uses Royalty Free Music - (Music: www.bensound.com).

Oct 29, 202132:30
Ep. 25: Chez Jorge

Ep. 25: Chez Jorge

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to go to Culinary school in Paris? How to Veganize a Fried Egg? Balance school with a passion project like Chez.Jorge? Stay tuned for this and more in today’s episode with George Lee. Check out George's blog at https://chejorge.com/


This episode uses Royalty Free Music - (Music: www.bensound.com).

Oct 07, 202127:50
Ep. 24: Petra Paredez (Petee's Pie)

Ep. 24: Petra Paredez (Petee's Pie)

We're here with second-gen piemaker Petra Paredez, owner of cult NYC bakeshop Petee's + author of the recently debuted cookbook, Pie for Everyone.

Pie is second nature for Petra -- in 1981 her parents founded the legendary Mom's Apple Pie Company in Leesburg, VA, which they still operate today -- but it was only later in life, after several years teaching special needs children in NYC public schools, that she decided to take the plunge and open her own bakeshop with her husband.


This episode uses Royalty Free Music - (Music: www.bensound.com).

Oct 01, 202126:12
Ep. 23: Chi Sum Ngai and Kaleena Teoh (Coffee Project NY)

Ep. 23: Chi Sum Ngai and Kaleena Teoh (Coffee Project NY)

Chi Sum Ngai and Kaleena Teoh are the co-owners of Coffee Project New York, the award-winning coffee brand, roastery and training center. Based in New York City with cafes in the East Village, Chelsea, and Brooklyn, and a roastery and training center in Long Island City, Coffee Project New York aims to promote an inclusive and sustainable coffee culture by prioritizing thoughtful sourcing practices, the welfare of their employees and communities, and increased access to educational opportunities for people to pursue careers in the coffee industry.

Sep 24, 202141:40
Ep. 22: Suzy Karadsheh (The Mediterranean Dish)

Ep. 22: Suzy Karadsheh (The Mediterranean Dish)

In this episode, we chat with Suzy Karadsheh from The Mediterranean Dish, the number one online resource for Mediterranean recipes & lifestyle. Tune in to learn about Suzy's childhood in Egypt, starting her blog, and more!

This episode uses Royalty Free Music - (Music: www.bensound.com).

Sep 22, 202123:05
Ep. 21: Ashely Rouse (Trade Street Jam Co.)

Ep. 21: Ashely Rouse (Trade Street Jam Co.)

In this episode, we chat with Ashley Rouse from Trade Street Jam Co. We cover all things jam and entrepreneurship, from Ashley’s career in the food industry to the inspiration behind her unique jam creations. Hope you enjoy xx

This episode uses Royalty Free Music - (Music: www.bensound.com).
Sep 10, 202127:25
Ep. 20: Meryl Feinstein (Pasta Social Club)
Sep 03, 202128:44
Ep. 19: Rosella (Yoni Lang and Jeff Miller)

Ep. 19: Rosella (Yoni Lang and Jeff Miller)

Jeff Miller and Yoni Lang are the chefs and owners at Rosella, a new sushi spot in New York City’s East Village. Together, they’re working actively to reduce their carbon footprint by sourcing locally, using sustainably-caught fish, and minimizing food waste.
May 26, 202134:06
Ep. 18: Michelle Norako (Koehler Estate)
Apr 30, 202132:31
Ep. 17: Cedric Nicaise (Eleven Madison Park and Vivanterre)

Ep. 17: Cedric Nicaise (Eleven Madison Park and Vivanterre)

Today we are here with Cedric Nicaise, co-founder of Vivanterre and Director of Operations at Make it Nice. In today’s episode, we chat with Cedric about his upbringing and interest in wine, his time at Eleven Madison Park and rising to #1 in the world, and also cofounding his wine brand, Vivanterre. Curious to hear what Cedric learned from his first job at McDonalds and more? Stay tuned!

This episode uses Royalty Free Music - (Music: www.bensound.com).

Apr 23, 202135:19
Ep. 16: Erika Chou (Rivers and Hills Hospitality)

Ep. 16: Erika Chou (Rivers and Hills Hospitality)

Erika Chou is a Managing Partner of Rivers and Hills Hospitality Group. They own and operate different restaurant concepts in NYC such as Northern Tiger, Lotus and Cleaver, Wayla, and Little Wayla.
Today we chat with Erika about her upbringing in the South, starting her first restaurant, and reflecting on the past 10+ years of being a restauranteur!
This episode uses Royalty Free Music - (Music: www.bensound.com).
Apr 16, 202122:37
Ep. 15: Taka Sakaeda (Nami Nori)
Apr 06, 202128:26
Ep. 14: Buddha Lo (Huso & Marky's Caviar)
Mar 26, 202131:59
Ep. 13: Ellen Yin (High Street Hospitality Group)
Mar 19, 202130:13
Ep. 12: Alice Cheng (Culinary Agents)
Feb 18, 202132:45
Ep. 11: Adam Richman
Feb 08, 202135:10
Ep. 10: Paola Velez
Jan 28, 202129:54
Ep. 9: Erin Jeanne McDowell

Ep. 9: Erin Jeanne McDowell

In this first episode of 2021, we’re sitting down with cookbook author, recipe developer, and award-winning food stylist Erin Jeanne McDowell. Erin’s work has been featured everywhere from Food52 to The New York Times, and her new book, The Book on Pie, just launched this past fall. In this episode, we chat with Erin about entering and navigating the food media space, must-have cookbooks, and all things pie. 

This episode uses Royalty Free Music - (Music: www.bensound.com)

Jan 19, 202139:26
Ep. 8: Elisabeth Holder (Ladurée)
Dec 10, 202024:37
Ep. 7: Kim Camara (Kora)

Ep. 7: Kim Camara (Kora)

Today we’re so excited to chat with Kimberly Camara, founder of Kora Doughnuts, an online-only bakery out of Queens, New York. Started during the pandemic, Kora has quickly become known for their creative take on donuts, inspired by a wide range of Fillipino flavors. And these are no ordinary doughnuts––take a look at Kimberly’s Instagram and you’ll see what we mean. They look and taste like works of art, and have attracted quite the fanbase.

In this episode, we talk about cuisine and culture, what Kim's job interview for the number one restaurant in the world was like, and starting an online doughnut business that now has a waiting list of over 10,000.

This episode uses Royalty Free Music - (Music: www.bensound.com)

Dec 07, 202030:48
Ep. 6: Pam Weekes and Connie McDonald (Levain Bakery)

Ep. 6: Pam Weekes and Connie McDonald (Levain Bakery)

Get excited, because this week’s guests are Pam Weekes and Connie McDonald of Levain Bakery. You know those thick, huge, decadent-looking cookies you’ve been seeing all over Instagram? That’s all thanks to Levain. Started in 1995, there are now 8 Levains around the country for all your cookie fixes—like our favorite, the world famous chocolate chip walnut cookie.

In today’s episode, we hear about the story of how Pam and Connie first met, what it was like opening the bakery in NY’s UWS 25 years ago, and how Levain is advocating for world peace, one cookie at a time. 

This episode uses Royalty Free Music - (Music: www.bensound.com)

Nov 20, 202031:04
Ep. 5: Pooja Bavishi (Malai)
Nov 13, 202030:05
Ep. 4: Eunji Lee (Jungsik)
Oct 31, 202021:54
Ep. 3: Bobbie Lloyd (Magnolia Bakery)
Oct 16, 202041:25
Ep. 2: Anna McGorman (Milk Bar)
Oct 05, 202042:55
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