Chefs KatianNa and John Hong: (S9/Ep.11)

Katianna and John are the Chefs/Partners of Yangban; a Modern-Korean American Restaurant in the heart of Downtown L.A.’s Arts District. They showcase an autobiographical experience that celebrates their respective backgrounds.  Since opening, Yangban has earned accolades such as the coveted spot in Bon Appetit’s “Top 10 Best New Restaurants in America,” Condé Nast Traveler’s “Best […]

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Chef Tracy Malechek-Ezekiel and Arjav Ezekiel: (S9/Ep.09)

Meet the dynamic hospitality power couple, Tracy and Arjav, behind Austin’s renowned Birdie’s restaurant, recently crowned by Food & Wine Magazine as “Restaurant of the Year.” Birdie’s is more than a restaurant; it represents this couple’s shared vision for a reimagined culinary model that places sustainability and equity at its core. Hear the story of […]

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Beyond the Drink: Matt Meyer, Daniel Paez & the Last Word (S9/Ep.08)

Matt and Daniel are a chef/bartender duo based in Oakland, CA. Daniel approaches the ingredients for his drinks with a culinary sensibility while Chef Matt’s cooking style combines his Mexican background and his love for exploring other cultures through their food. It is often that guests find Matt’s ingredients from the kitchen like chiles, spices […]

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Beyond the Drink: Ross Simon’s Slap n Tickle and Joe Brooke of Fords Gin (S9/Ep.06)

Ross and Joe are accomplished bar industry veterans representing the west coast.  Ross Simon is a globally renowned bartender based in Arizona. He’s worked with numerous bars, hosted cocktail seminars and produced cocktail competitions. He now owns and operates two award-winning cocktail bars. Joe Brooke is the west coast trade advocacy manager for Fords Gin. […]

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