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Culinary Characters Unlocked

Culinary Characters Unlocked
Pizza
California Cuisine
Artisanal Bread
Spago
Culinary Arts
James Beard Award
Bacchanalia
Tony's Pizza Napoletana
Wolfgang Puck
Drew Nieporent
Sustainable Seafood
Los Angeles
Michelin Star
Pizzerias
Mom and Pop Restaurants
Southeast Asian Cuisine
Chicago
Culinary School
Girl and the Goat
Restaurant Industry

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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Born in southern India, a region rarely represented on Indian restaurant menus in the U.S., Chef Vijay Kumar was raised in rural poverty. His culinary aspirations surfaced early and he attended culinary school in India then worked on cruise ships an... more

Chef Kelly Franz developed her taste for great food growing up in Europe as part of a military family. She made her name during the culinary boom in Charleston, rising to Executive Chef at the storied Magnolias restaurant, which took low country cook... more

Bobby Stuckey entered the culinary world as a teenaged dishwasher

and worked his way up through a range of front of the house positions until he achieved the rarely awarded rank of Master Sommelier and became a multi-award-winning restaurateur. The c... more

Classically trained chefs Jeanie Janas Ritter and Adam Ritter shared a culinary journey working at great and Michelin-starred restaurants throughout the US and internationally before coming back to their midwestern roots and working in Minneapolis, f... more

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Kelly Franz
Culinary director of Magnolias and the first woman to head the restaurant in its history.
Magnolias Restaurant
Episode: Chef Kelly Franz on the challenge of coming home to a legendary Charleston restaurant to take it into the future without discarding its storied past
Cathy Whims
Chef and restaurateur known for her influence in Portland's culinary scene and for teaching authentic Italian cooking techniques
Nostrana
Episode: Portland Chef Cathy Whims on the secrets to cooking in Italy, being tutored by the legendary Marcella Hazan, and helping turn Portland, Oregon into a culinary force
Tyler Akin
Chef and restaurateur whose culinary repertoire ranges from Corsican to Israeli to Vietnamese cuisines.
Bastia
Episode: Chef and restaurateur Tyler Akin on re-opening his family’s favorite restaurant from his childhood and cooking a world of cuisines
Mark Canlis
Third-generation owner of the Seattle restaurant Canlis
Canlis Restaurant
Episode: Third generation Seattle restaurant owner Mark Canlis, on keeping the highest standards while remaining fresh after 75 years
Julia Momosé
Michelin Award-winning chef and executive chef at Kumiko
Kumiko
Episode: Michelin award winning chef Julia Momosé on creating the tastes she grew up with in Japan at her Chicago restaurant Kumiko, and the mixology that just won her a James Beard award
Marisa Baggett
A female, black, Jewish sushi chef known for breaking stereotypes in Japanese cuisine.
Episode: Chef Marisa Baggett on shattering expectations as a female, Black, Jewish sushi chef, and redefining sushi her way
Eric Levine
Chef and restaurant owner known for his innovative cuisine inspired by Brooklyn's culinary heritage.
Episode: Chef Eric Levine on turning Brooklyn favorites like hot dogs and knishes into elevated culinary masterpieces— and on achieving celebrity and success while repeatedly battling cancer
Amy Mills
Owner of 17th Street Barbecue and daughter of barbecue legend Mike Mills
17th Street Barbecue
Episode: Owner Amy Mills on secrets behind the iconic barbecue restaurant founded by her father, a barbecue legend
Alon Shaya
James Beard Award-winning chef known for integrating Israeli cuisine into New Orleans dining.
Pomegranate Hospitality
Episode: James Beard award winning chef Alon Shaya on making a splash in new Orleans—not with Cajun or Creole cooking, but with Israeli food—and on becoming a sweet-tea-loving southerner

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David Page
Host and culinary journalist with extensive experience in the food industry, focusing on chef interviews and discussions about culinary culture.

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#141
United States/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#79
Canada/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#129
Spain/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#238
Norway/Arts/Food

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Chef Kelly Franz on the challenge of coming home to a legendary Charleston restaurant to take it into the future without discarding its storied past
Q: How do you feel about the fact that there's still a reason for that to be the headline? What do you see the culinary industry doing or not doing to address that inequity?
There are still fewer female executive chefs in Charleston, and while things have improved, there is a long way to go in achieving gender equality in the culinary field.
2025 James Beard Award winner Nando Chang on Peruvian-Japanese cuisine, the threat to immigrants in the food world, and how hip-hop changed his life
Q: What did you emphasize during your acceptance speech at the James Beard Awards?
Nando emphasized the importance of immigration in the culinary world and how it shapes food culture.
2025 James Beard Award winner Nando Chang on Peruvian-Japanese cuisine, the threat to immigrants in the food world, and how hip-hop changed his life
Q: How does your Japanese and Peruvian roots influence your cooking?
Nando explained that through Japanese migration and culinary adaptation in Peru, they developed their unique approach to Nikkei cuisine.
2025 James Beard Award winner Nando Chang on Peruvian-Japanese cuisine, the threat to immigrants in the food world, and how hip-hop changed his life
Q: How did your love for food develop, especially with your sister?
Nando shared that they spent time in Peru where food bonded them, particularly through experiences with their grandmother.
Legendary restaurateur Drew Nieporent is David Page’s guest. CCU - EP 2
Q: What's coming up for you now?
I would love to do a modern deli, as there are no good delis in New York anymore.

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Focused on the culinary arts, this podcast features conversations with notable chefs and restaurateurs, exploring their unique journeys, cooking philosophies, and the cultural significance of food. Each episode offers insights into various cuisines, with guests sharing personal stories that highlight their paths through the restaurant industry, often addressing challenges they’ve faced along the way. Listeners can expect to hear firsthand accounts of innovation in the culinary world, discussions about food culture, and the passion that drives these culinary talents. With a diverse array of guests, the podcast stands out for its commitment to celebrating not just high-profile chefs but also the rich traditions and contributions of local culi... more

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