The Ultimate Dish Podcast Episodes 2025
Beyond Candy: The Art & Soul of Craft Chocolate with Moksha Chocolate’s Founders
Jen and Michael Caines, founders of Moksha Chocolate, share how they’re redefining craft chocolate through artisan technique and unforgettable flavor.
Eden Grinshpan on Letting Go of Perfection and Cooking with Joy
Eden Grinshpan, host of Top Chef Canada and author of Tahini Baby, shares her journey from global kitchens to veg-forward, celebratory cooking.
Heat You Can Handle: How a Chef Turned His Hot Sauce Into a Brand
Escoffier Chef Instructor shares how the “Heat You Can Handle” rebrand rescued his hot sauce startup—and the step-by-step playbook food founders can use.
James Beard Winner Charlie Mitchell on Leading Saga After James Kent
Chef Charlie Mitchell of New York’s two-star Michelin Saga shares his path from Detroit roots to groundbreaking success.
From Burger King to Michelin Star: The BRUTAL Truth About Success with Byron Gomez
Byron Gomez, the first Costa Rican chef to earn a Michelin Star, shares his journey from working at Burger King to leading Denver's BRUTØ restaurant.
How This Escoffier Grad Built a Resume of Award-Winning Restaurant Jobs
Escoffier graduate and certified sommelier Connor Fowler shares how grief became his unexpected motivator in fine dining and sommelier excellence.
Curtis Duffy: How Family Tragedy Forged a ‘Fireproof’ Chef
Michelin chef Curtis Duffy opens up about family tragedy and how his brutally honest memoir Fireproof changed everything.
Against the Grain: Rethinking Sports Nutrition with Lentine Alexis
Certified holistic nutritionist Lentine Alexis reveals how joy became her secret weapon for peak athletic performance.
Hosea Rosenberg: The Boulder Chef Who Turned New Mexican Roots Into Restaurant Gold
Hosea Rosenberg shares his journey from engineering physics to Top Chef winner, transforming his New Mexican heritage into Boulder's acclaimed restaurants.
How André Hueston Mack Is Making Wine Less Intimidating—and More Fun
André Hueston Mack shares his journey from leaving a finance career to becoming a sommelier, winemaker, and founder of Maison Noir Wines.
How Claudette Zepeda Rewrote the Rules—From Single Mom to Entrepreneur
Chef Claudette Zepeda shares her journey from single mom to entrepreneur with the launch of Leu Leu and Chispa Hospitality.
How Chef Stefani De Palma Led Team USA to Gold at Bocuse d’Or Americas
Chef Stefani De Palma shares her journey from leading Team USA to gold at the Bocuse d’Or Americas to competing in Lyon, France.
Marc Vetri on Why the Best Chefs Don’t Just Cook — They Care
Chef Marc Vetri shares how his South Philly roots and deep sense of care shaped his rise to culinary acclaim.
Accidentally on Purpose: Chef-in-Residence Kristen Kish on Life, Mentorship & Meaning
Escoffier Chef-in-Residence Kristen Kish shares her path from Top Chef to inspiring culinary students, plus a peek into her memoir Accidentally on Purpose.
Carnegie Hall to Culinary School: How One Opera Singer is Nourishing Her Art and Her Life
Opera singer Maria Zouves shares her journey to Escoffier, exploring how nutrition and wellness fuel her artistry.
From Resume to Interview: Hospitality Hiring Experts Share Career-Boosting Tips
Gecko Hospitality recruiters Brian Blum and Evan Kaplan reveal expert resume and interview tips to help you stand out and land your dream job.
Lessons in Hospitality: How Kevin Boehm Builds Award-Winning Restaurants
Kevin Boehm, co-founder of Boka Restaurant Group, shares how he builds award-winning restaurants and lessons in hospitality.
From Army to Artistry: Trenin Nubiru’s Culinary Reinvention
Trenin Nubiru, an Escoffier graduate, shares how self-discovery led him to reinvent his career in culinary and pastry arts.
The Unstoppable Chef Jesse Ito: Omakase, Legacy, and Sobriety
Chef Jesse Ito, co-owner of Royal Sushi & Izakaya, shares how he blends family traditions with bold innovation through omakase.
