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Andrew Talks to Chefs

Andrew Friedman
New York City
Fine Dining
Culinary Arts
Italian Cuisine
San Pellegrino
Restaurant Industry
Chicago
Live-Fire Cooking
Brooklyn
Mentorship
Hospitality
Nashville
Meas
Korean Food
Restaurant Management
Peter Luger Steakhouse
Chefs Love LA Benefit
Culinary School
Culinary Education
Pastry

Our top chefs, as you’ve never heard them before. Author Andrew Friedman, one of the nation's chief chroniclers of professional kitchen life, interviews a diverse cross-section of the best and biggest names in the business, bringing his personal relationships and industry knowledge to bear in coaxing personal and professional revelations from his guests.

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José Luis Chavez took a circuitous route to the professional kitchen, and his current success at restaurants in NYC (Mission Ceviche) and Chicago (Kayao, Clandestino, etc.) in Chicago. In this conversation, he shares the influence of his father on hi... more

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Andrew Zimmern returns to the pod to talk about his new Food Network show Pitmasters--a fresh reality-competition program that debuts this Monday, July 13, at 9pm ET. He and host Andrew also get into the 1980s NYC chef and restaurant scene (the subje... more

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Caroline Glover took a fascinating path to the pro kitchen. Leaving college after two years, she found herself working in the kitchen at the Ahwahnee Hotel in Yosemite National Park, which led her to the Culinary Institute of America, then to New Yor... more

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Claudette Zepeda returns to the pod after seven years to discuss her wonderful new book Cooking the Borderlands: Spice and Smoke Between Mexico and the United States. This is a compelling conversation that comprises Mexican cuisine, culinary vocabula... more

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José Luis Chavez
Founder/chef behind Mission Ceviche and Chicago concepts
Mission Ceviche; Chicago concepts (Kayao, Ayayay, Matilda, etc.)
Episode: José Luis Chavez (Mission Ceviche & Other Restaurants--NYC & Chicago)
Andrew Zimmern
Celebrity chef, author, and television personality
Episode: Andrew Zimmern on His New Food Network show "Pitmasters" (& just about everything else!)
Caroline Glover
Chef; owner of Annette and Traveling Mercies
Annette; Traveling Mercies
Episode: Caroline Glover (Annette and Traveling Mercies -- Aurora, Colorado)
Claudette Zepeda
Chef and author of Cooking the Borderlands
Chef at Borderlands-influenced cuisine
Episode: Claudette Zepeda (Chef & Author of Cooking the Borderlands)
Sherry Cardoso
Chef and partner at Cynthia, West Village
Cynthia Restaurant
Episode: Sherry Cardoso (Cynthia restaurant — NYC)
Allison Robicelli
Chef, storyteller, writer and consultant
Independent; formerly Brooklyn bakery co-owner
Episode: Allison Robicelli (Storyteller, Consultant, Chef, Writer)
Stuart Brioza
Chef; co-owner of State Bird Provisions, The Progress, Anchovy Bar
State Bird Provisions, The Progress, Anchovy Bar
Episode: Stuart Brioza and Nicole Krasinski (State Bird Provisions, The Progress, etc) on Forgotten Classic Cookbooks LIVE! from Cookbook Week in San Francisco
Nicole Krasinski
Chef; co-owner of State Bird Provisions, The Progress, Anchovy Bar
State Bird Provisions, The Progress, Anchovy Bar
Episode: Stuart Brioza and Nicole Krasinski (State Bird Provisions, The Progress, etc) on Forgotten Classic Cookbooks LIVE! from Cookbook Week in San Francisco
Akwasi Brenya-Mensa
Ghanaian British chef; founder of Tatale; leading contemporary West African concept
Tatale / various collaborations
Episode: Akwasi Brenya-Mensa (Tatale: The Restaurant, Dining Series, and Other Iterations)

Host

Andrew Friedman
Host of the show; seasoned media/restaurant industry publicist and storyteller.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 368 ratings
  • Skip 1/4 of the show

    I was looking for a podcast with Evan Funke and I came across. Andrew talks to Chefs episode with him. 13 minute talk about sponsors and absolutely random stuff before getting into the interview is a complete dealbreaker. I don’t have time for that.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Sashulya_krohotulya
    United States2 years ago
  • The top shelf chef podcast

    Love how comfortable Andrew makes the chefs feel when he interviews them! He gets to some real insight. Particularly liked the last one with Lior Lev Sercarz He was fabulous with all his cultural references. Fun stuff! I am from Philly and love he his including all these great local chefs.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lynn B Philly
    United States3 years ago
  • Listen & Learn!

    Congrats to Andrew’s great podcast and the branching out of conversation topics we can all look forward to in the coming months!

    If you want to learn about who’s who and what’s happening right now in the food world—Listen & Learn!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    @ericawcantley
    United States4 years ago
  • Let guests talk more

    Interesting show, but like so many podcasts the host seems more interested in sharing his views on any given topic over listening to what his guests have to say and giving them space to talk.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    ChrisB@@@
    United States4 years ago
  • Love it!

    Love this podcast and the way Andrew gets his guests—even the ones who have already given multiple interviews—talking about subjects we haven’t heard them cover before!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    franciebrooklyn
    United States4 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

The host is praised for getting chefs to open up and share real insights.
Listeners appreciate deep, honest conversations and the show's ability to reveal personal journeys.
Guests are highlighted as diverse and engaging, offering fresh takes on industry topics.
Some criticisms note long introductions or host airtime, suggesting more space for guests.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#217
United States/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#185
Canada/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#91
Colombia/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#181
Finland/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#214
Sweden/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#226
Mexico/Arts/Food

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

José Luis Chavez (Mission Ceviche & Other Restaurants--NYC & Chicago)
Q: You mentioned moving to the United States for profound personal reasons. What was the moment you realized this path could become a long-term career in restaurants?
The moment came after a period of hard work and experimentation in various kitchens, when I found real satisfaction in creating experiences for guests and seeing the direct impact of my efforts. It clicked that I wanted to dedicate my life to this industry and continually improve.
Andrew Zimmern on His New Food Network show "Pitmasters" (& just about everything else!)
Q: Why did you decide to do Pitmasters, and how is it different from other competition shows?
Zimmern explains that the concept allowed him to explore live-fire cooking with real pitmasters, emphasizing depth, authenticity, and a focus on the craft rather than glossy competition clichés. The show is framed as an outdoor, collaborative cooking journey with skilled practitioners.
Allison Robicelli (Storyteller, Consultant, Chef, Writer)
Q: How do you define yourself professionally today?
She identifies as a professional storyteller who finds and creates stories, with cooking serving as a conduit to explore human experiences, history, and culture.
Allison Robicelli (Storyteller, Consultant, Chef, Writer)
Q: What did your childhood look like and how did it lead you toward cooking?
Her childhood in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, a loud Italian family environment, and later experiences in New York City shaped her fascination with food as a way to connect, storytelling through cooking, and building community.
Akwasi Brenya-Mensa (Tatale: The Restaurant, Dining Series, and Other Iterations)
Q: How do you navigate staying true to traditional Ghanaian flavors while making them accessible to a global audience?
He says there is no single right path, and chefs must decide how to present their food based on why they cook it; his approach blends traditional flavors with contemporary techniques and presentation, tested through experiences in London and Ghana and refined after a stage in a London restaurant.

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2. Andrew Zimmern
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