Culinary School Reimagined

Kristen Kish is the new host of Bravo’s Top Chef, known for winning Season 10 and becoming the franchise’s second female winner. As chef and partner of Arlo Grey in Austin, TX, and founder of Kish Apéritif, Kristen shares insights into her unexpected rise to culinary stardom plus valuable advice on staying true to oneself and seizing opportunities.

James Beard Award winner Dave Beran is the owner of Pasjoli, a celebrated French restaurant in Santa Monica. Known for his innovative approach, he led Chicago restaurant Next to 14 four-star Chicago Tribune ratings and opened the Michelin-starred restaurant Dialogue in Los Angeles. Dave has also trained actors for FX’s “The Bear,” blending culinary excellence with storytelling.

Chef Nancy Silverton, James Beard Award Winner and co-owner of several renowned restaurants including Pizzeria Mozza, shares the secrets behind her celebrated culinary career. From her early days learning from legends like Jonathan Waxman and Wolfgang Puck to opening La Brea Bakery and Campanile, Nancy dives deep into her journey of finding an obsession in the kitchen through her emotional connection to food.

Curtis Duffy competed on Iron Chef in 2022 and has earned 5 Michelin Stars. When asked  what inspires him, he answered that it’s the littlest things in life. His attention to detail shows up both in his culinary successes and the way he runs his family kitchen culture, and he’s joined us to explain how.

Daphne Oz is an Emmy Award-winning television host, New York Times-bestselling author, natural foods chef, and daughter of Dr. Oz. Currently, you can watch her on TV as a judge on FOX’s MasterChef Junior. With her extensive experience as a past co-host on “The Good Dish” and ABC’s “The Chew,” Daphne shares insights into launching a career in TV hosting and offers valuable social media tips.

Chef Kelly Whitaker has recently been named the best restaurateur in the nation by James Beard. In this episode, he discusses the philosophy behind his acclaimed restaurants, including Michelin-star winners Brutø and The Wolf’s Tailor. He also dives into how his global experiences have fueled his passion for zero-waste cooking, sustainability, and the Noble Grain Alliance.

Gavin Kaysen is renowned for his innovative approach to cuisine and for founding the Soigné Hospitality Group in Minneapolis. He created a James Beard Award Finalist restaurant Spoon and Stable, as well as Demi, which ranked among the “10 Best Restaurants in North America.” Today, Gavin shares his innovative approach to cuisine and creating more professional work environments.

Gaby Dalkin is the California-based chef and author behind the popular blog and cookbook, What’s Gaby Cooking. Her career has been focused on celebrating the fresh, diverse, and experimental nature of Southern California food trends. With 13 years of successful food blogging under her belt, she explains how she makes her recipes simple, accessible, and delicious.

According to Beau MacMillan, Iron Chef America winner and guest judge on Worst Cooks in America and Chopped, each meal has the potential to deeply impact our emotions. From evoking feelings of nostalgia and comfort, to bringing people together through shared memories and traditions, Beau discusses how food plays a central role in shaping each of our stories.

Danielle Sepsy is the chef and owner behind The Hungry Gnome, and a finalist on HBO Max’s The Big Brunch. In this podcast, she explains her techniques for managing people by learning from them – a philosophy that has allowed her career to flourish both in the kitchen as a manager and on reality TV as a chef.

Renowned chef Brian Malarkey shares insights into his culinary journey, from growing up on a ranch in central Oregon to becoming a Top Chef finalist and launching award-winning restaurants like Herb & Wood and Animae. He discusses his experiences appearing on popular TV shows such as Bravo’s Top Chef All-Stars and ABC’s The Taste, highlighting the intersection of his culinary talent with the world of entertainment.

Nisha Vora is the full-time blogger behind Rainbow Plant Life, a vegan food and lifestyle blog that has recipes for flavorful plant-based dishes. As a Harvard Law graduate, she tells the story of how she initially aspired to help people through practicing law, but then later realized her passion for making an impact on people by creating and sharing healthy recipes.

From founding innovative restaurants like Zona Blanca Ceviche Bar to redefining seafood with his “Seafood Maverick” approach, Chef Chad’s dedication and creativity have solidified his place as a visionary in the culinary world, earning him consecutive Best New Restaurant and Chef of the Year awards, as well as recognition as a James Beard semi-finalist.

Ewald Notter, a world-renowned master of sugar and chocolate work, has balanced innovative textures, visual creativity, and captivating flavors in order to become a pastry arts gold medalist. Listen to his advice for creating desserts that are celebrated as both culinary excellence and unique works of art.

Richard Rosendale is an award-winning certified Master Chef, the chief creator of the Rosendale Collective, and a Bocuse d’Or top-ten finalist. In this episode, he discusses how the open-mindedness of the Nordic culinary arts taught him the power of creativity and experimentation in the kitchen and inspired a new wave of artistry among American chefs.

Brad Barnes is an award-winning certified Master Chef, author, and the president of Pure Food Consulting. He describes his passion for cooking as an obsession to make things taste better than he had before. Brad describes how pursuing culinary innovation has defined his career, and how trends in technology and kitchen culture help drive this innovation.