Alexander Smalls on African Cuisine and Culture
In this episode of Flavors Unknown, I sit down with the extraordinary Alexander Smalls—Harlem-based chef, opera singer, storyteller, and James Beard Award-winning author. Alexander recently released his latest book,...
Chef Dave Beran: Innovation at Pasjoli and Seline
In this episode of Flavors Unknown, we’re thrilled to welcome Chef Dave Beran, a culinary visionary whose remarkable journey spans some of the most iconic restaurants in Chicago and...
Chef Andrew Black Talks Perle Mesta and Grey Sweater
In this episode of Flavors Unknown, host Emmanuel Laroche dives deep into the world of Chef Andrew Black, a James Beard Award-winning chef whose restaurants are redefining Oklahoma City’s...
Dinara Kasko: Redefining Pastry with 3D Art
In this episode of Flavors Unknown, host Emmanuel Laroche sits down with Dinara Kasko, the Ukrainian pastry artist who’s revolutionized the world of baking. Combining her architectural background with...
Nancy Silverton: Culinary Icon on Cooking and Travel
In today’s episode of Flavors Unknown, I’m delighted to sit down with the iconic Nancy Silverton—Los Angeles-based chef, award-winning baker, restaurateur, and celebrated author. Known for co-founding Pizzeria Mozza,...
Top Chef Winner Danny Garcia on Leadership and Legacy
Today on Flavors Unknown, I’m sitting down with Chef Danny Garcia, the Top Chef Season 21 winner and Executive Chef at Saga Hospitality Group. Chef Danny is preparing to...
Robbie Felice Talks Wafu Italian and His NJ Restaurants
In this episode of Flavors Unknown, I sit down with Chef Robbie Felice, the New Jersey-based culinary innovator and co-founder of several renowned restaurants, including the exclusive pop-up pasta RAMEN,Viaggio Ristorante, Osteria...
Shota Nakajima Talks Top Chef, Taku, and Japanese Food
In this episode of Flavors Unknown, we sit down with Chef Shota Nakajima, the culinary force behind Seattle’s acclaimed restaurant Taku and a finalist on Top Chef Season 18....
AI in Kitchens: James Passafaro and Opsi.io Lead the Way
In this episode, I’m joined by Chef James Passafaro, co-owner of the revolutionary app Opsi.io, which is changing the way restaurants manage their operations. Opsi.io is a cloud-based tool...
Chef Corey Siegel’s Journey from CIA to Electrolux
In this episode of Flavors Unknown, I sit down with Chef Corey Siegel, the North American Corporate Executive Chef and Director of Culinary Development at Electrolux Professional. Based in...
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