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Culinary Characters Unlocked

Culinary Characters Unlocked
James Beard Award
Fine Dining
Restaurant Industry
Culinary Arts
Michelin Star
Michelin Stars
Indian Cuisine
California Cuisine
Culinary School
New Orleans
Hawaiian Cuisine
New Orleans Cuisine
Culinary Institute Of America
Food Trends
Mexican Cuisine
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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Mesmerized by the chefs see saw on TV, chef Melissa Perello fell in love with cooking as a child. Her mom still talks about the leg of lamb she made from a cooking show recipe when she was 8 years old! After attending the Culinary Institute of Americ... more

Their Washington state restaurant boasts of doing farm to table since 1986 and is credited with helping define Pacific Northwest Cuisine. It even has its own farm, and what they don’t grow there they get from a network of trusted local producers and ... more

Chef Ana Sortun knew as a teenager that she wanted to cook. At 16 she decided to move to France for culinary school. It changed her life. But so did another trip many years later, to Turkey, where she found her true culinary passion. At her Boston a... more

James Beard Award winning chef and restaurateur Spike Gjerde has totally re-thought the way restaurants ought to be feeding us. He’s obsessed with doing things his way, building a restaurant group to pursue that passion. And by the way, his food is t... more

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Ana Sortun
Chef and founder of Oleana, Sofra, and Sarma
Oleana, Sofra, Sarma
Episode: Chef Ana Sortun on introducing Americans to the wonders of Turkish cooking—and no, it isn’t the same as Greek
Spike Gjerde
James Beard Award-winning chef and restaurateur
Woodbury Kitchen / Echo Project
Episode: Chef Spike Gjerde on making less money to feed us better, and why farm to table is “more or less dead”
Kari Lauritzen
Professional private chef turned podcast host
Food Friends (podcast)
Episode: Chefs Kari Lauritzen and Sonya Sanford on helping Americans turn cooking from a chore to a pleasure
Sonya Sanford
Professional private chef turned podcast host
Food Friends (podcast)
Episode: Chefs Kari Lauritzen and Sonya Sanford on helping Americans turn cooking from a chore to a pleasure
Travis Herbert
Chef, head of Felt Bar and Eatery and Brownstone 22 in Salt Lake City
Felt Bar and Eatery; Brownstone 22
Episode: Chef Travis Herbert on the bold flavors that earned him a James Beard finalist nomination, and the culinary inspiration of his Montana childhood
Star Maye
Chef and restaurateur featured on Chopped
Anzee Blue (former restaurant) and Chef
Episode: Chef Star Maye on the path from prison to champion on Chopped
Andrew Black
Chef; James Beard Award winner (Best Chef Southwest, 2023)
Grey Sweater, Black Walnut, Labigate, Dougla
Episode: Chef Andrew Black on the journey from his grandmother’s kitchen in Jamaica, to the Ritz in Paris, to winning a James Beard award in Oklahoma City
Renee Erickson
Seattle chef and restaurateur, founder of multiple concepts including Walrus and the Carpenter and Whale Winds
Chef and Restaurateur
Episode: Chef Renee Erickson built a restaurant empire from the bounty of the Pacific Northwest
Zak Baker
Chef, Ca'Lucchenzo founder, former Bartolotta sous chef
Ca'Lucchenzo (Milwaukee)
Episode: Chef Zak Baker on cooking in Milwaukee the way they really do in Italy

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David Page
Host of Culinary Characters Unlocked

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#189
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#46
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Chef Andrew Black on the journey from his grandmother’s kitchen in Jamaica, to the Ritz in Paris, to winning a James Beard award in Oklahoma City
Q: What makes Grey Sweater different from other fine dining concepts?
Grey Sweater emphasizes an ever-evolving, menu-less experience focused on storytelling and guest immersion, with a two-minute pre-dining interview to tailor the experience and seven to ten courses that are unique to each guest.
Chef Andrew Black on the journey from his grandmother’s kitchen in Jamaica, to the Ritz in Paris, to winning a James Beard award in Oklahoma City
Q: How did your time in Paris influence your cooking style when you returned to the States?
The Paris stint sharpened his precision and the continuous pursuit of excellence, but he also learned to embrace experimentation and storytelling in dishes, which he later infused into his own restaurants.
Chef Andrew Black on the journey from his grandmother’s kitchen in Jamaica, to the Ritz in Paris, to winning a James Beard award in Oklahoma City
Q: What was the turning point that led you to Oklahoma City from the Peabody in Memphis?
A combination of mentorship, a personal invitation, and the belief that Oklahoma City offered a unique opportunity to build something new. He moved with an initial one-year trial, then stayed for nearly two decades due to the people and the growing dining scene.
Chef Kathy Fang on innovating Chinese cuisine and keeping a family legacy alive
Q: What prompted the shift from House of Nanking to Fang, and how do you run two family places together?
We wanted a space that felt like an extension of home with a larger footprint for events and growth. The two places are run by both of us, with clear division of duties—recipes and cooking largely mine, while management and growth lean more on me—yet we overlap to keep the family essence intact.
Chef Kathy Fang on innovating Chinese cuisine and keeping a family legacy alive
Q: You grew up literally in the restaurant, correct?
Yes, I started out helping in various roles from a young age, learning the ropes and absorbing how a family restaurant operates before pursuing formal culinary education and eventually helping to open Fang with my dad.

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The show centers on the human stories, philosophies, and career journeys behind top chefs, restaurateurs, and culinary innovators. Across episodes, listeners hear candid discussions about sourcing, sustainability, mentorship, and the economics of running high-profile concepts, often weaving in personal history, cultural influences, and the creative rituals that shape menu development. Notable throughlines include a commitment to local ingredients, bold yet thoughtful cooking, and leadership insights for hospitality professionals. The format often blends practical culinary wisdom with broader industry observations, making it useful for aspiring guests, restaurant teams, and brands seeking authentic, expertise-driven storytelling in the food ... more

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