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Culinary Characters Unlocked

Culinary Characters Unlocked
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Indian Cuisine
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New Orleans
Hawaiian Cuisine
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Culinary Institute Of America
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Restaurant Critique
LA Restaurant Scene
Local Ingredients
French Cuisine
Culinary Innovation

Emmy Winner, International Acclaimed Journalist, Executive Producer, Food & Travel Lover, and Creator of the Beloved show “Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives” David Page takes us deep into the world of chefs, restaurateurs, and everything “foodie” from the nationally and internationally awarded to the locally loved on Culinary Characters Unlocked. New episode every Tuesday.

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Christina Theofilos was raised in a Greek-American family in Tampa, learning to cook Greek specialties from her mother and her yiayia (Greek for grandmother). After graduating from Notre Dame and spending some time in California, she returned home an... more

Dino Figaretti’s nearly 80-year-old Italian restaurant in West Virginia was born from his great grandmother’s homemade pasta sauce. Now it’s been named a 2026 James Beard America’s Classics award winner. And he’s burnishing the legacy and grooming h... more

Johnny and Kasie Curiel met working in the restaurant business,

got married, and opened a restaurant of their own. Then, they quickly began opening a series of restaurants, winning Michelin stars at two that don’t fit the Michelin mold within their f... more

Chef Kevin O’Donnell cooked his way through high school at mom-n-pop joints in Rhode Island, then began a career that took him to Italy and France, with a stint at New York’s Michelin-starred Del Posto in between. In France, the restaurant where he w... more

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Dino Figaretti
Third-generation owner of Figaretti's Restaurant in Wheeling, West Virginia
Figaretti's Restaurant
Episode: Double Episode – Third generation owner Dino Figaretti on his James Beard award winning Italian restaurant and importer Nate Bradley answers every question about olive oil
Enzio Figaretti
Dino's son, involved in the family business
Figaretti's Restaurant
Episode: Double Episode – Third generation owner Dino Figaretti on his James Beard award winning Italian restaurant and importer Nate Bradley answers every question about olive oil
Nate Bradley
Importer and representative for Veronica Foods (olive oil)
Veronica Foods / Amphora Nueva
Episode: Double Episode – Third generation owner Dino Figaretti on his James Beard award winning Italian restaurant and importer Nate Bradley answers every question about olive oil
Kasie Curiel
Chef, co-founder, part of the restaurant duo
Mezcalaria Alma, Alma Fonda Fina (and related concepts)
Episode: Husband and wife Johnny and Kasie Curiel on building a Michelin-star-winning restaurant empire in the blink of an eye
Johnny Curiel
Chef, co-founder, part of the restaurant duo
Alma Fonda Fina, Mezcalaria Alma (and related concepts)
Episode: Husband and wife Johnny and Kasie Curiel on building a Michelin-star-winning restaurant empire in the blink of an eye
Kevin O'Donnell
Chef with experience in Italy, Paris, and Rhode Island
Giusto, SRV, Juesto, Mother Pizzeria
Episode: Chef Kevin O’Donnell on cooking in Italy and France, then coming home to create “Freestyle Italian” cuisine in Rhode Island
Nancy Matsumoto
James Beard award-winning author of Reaping What She Sows, How Women Are Rebuilding Our Broken Food System
Real Organic Project/Author
Episode: BONUS EPISODE FROM OUR FRIENDS AT THE REAL ORGANIC PODCAST
Sally Kawa
Third-generation owner, Johnny's Cafe
Johnny's Cafe, Omaha
Episode: Sisters Sally Kawa and Kari Kawa Harding on the responsibility of running a beloved 104-year-old restaurant and winning a James Beard award
Kari Kawa Harding
Third-generation owner, Johnny's Cafe
Johnny's Cafe, Omaha
Episode: Sisters Sally Kawa and Kari Kawa Harding on the responsibility of running a beloved 104-year-old restaurant and winning a James Beard award

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David Page
Host of Culinary Characters Unlocked; Creator/producer with a background in food media and television.

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Chef Kevin O’Donnell on cooking in Italy and France, then coming home to create “Freestyle Italian” cuisine in Rhode Island
Q: What makes Freestyle Italian unique at Juesto?
Freestyle Italian is about modern Italian-American cuisine rooted in Rhode Island heritage, combining techniques learned abroad with local ingredients to create recognizable Rhode Island dishes with a contemporary twist.
Chef Kevin O’Donnell on cooking in Italy and France, then coming home to create “Freestyle Italian” cuisine in Rhode Island
Q: Why did you decide to open Juesto in Newport after returning from Europe?
I wanted to bring a thoughtful, people-first dining concept to Rhode Island, anchored in Italian-American traditions while embracing local ingredients and the regional seafood culture.
Chef Kevin O’Donnell on cooking in Italy and France, then coming home to create “Freestyle Italian” cuisine in Rhode Island
Q: How did your time cooking in Europe shape your approach when you returned to the United States?
It broadened my sense of ingredients and techniques, especially how French and Italian influences can be blended. I learned to respect ingredients and to let them shine, which I then translated into a Rhode Island context.
Husband and wife Johnny and Kasie Curiel on building a Michelin-star-winning restaurant empire in the blink of an eye
Q: Johnny, how did you come to Denver and start your first big project?
Johnny describes moving around the country, working with various restaurants, and eventually joining a Denver-based concept that led to opening Alma Fonda Fina; he emphasizes hands-on learning, rapid experimentation, and pushing through initial skepticism from landlords.
BONUS EPISODE FROM OUR FRIENDS AT THE REAL ORGANIC PODCAST
Q: How do third-party certifications fit into ensuring real organic practices, and what should consumers look for?
They discuss the proliferation of certifications, the importance of transparency, and the need to go beyond marketing claims by examining labeling details and talking to farmers.

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The show centers on chefs, restaurateurs, and food/media personalities, exploring culinary innovation, restaurant business dynamics, and the evolving dining culture. Conversations cover Michelin-star journeys, iconic kitchens, entrepreneurship, sustainability, and the intersection of food with media, travel, and branding. Episodes tend to spotlight high-profile chefs, trailblazing hospitality leaders, and influential food media figures, offering practical insights for industry peers, potential guests, and brands seeking partnerships in the culinary and hospitality space. A notable strength is its ability to blend technical culinary discussion with personal storytelling, creating a rich canvas for sponsors and guests aligned with premium din... more

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