On this weeks episode we have a chef on the rise, Jackie Carnesi. Hailing from southern Texas but now a proper New Yorker, Jackie is currently at the helm of Brooklyn hotspot Nura. There she is blending her background of Mexican cuisine with Indian flavors and techniques to create something truly unique.
On todays episode, the man that started the smash burger trend in NYC, Mike Puma. Starting his now famous Gotham Burger Social Club more than a decade ago and slowly transforming that into one of the most successful popups the city has seen, Mike is now on the verge of opening a brick and mortar location for his burger.
Episode #020 On todays episode, hear about the real evolution of NYC pizza from one of the masters of pizza himself, Nino Coniglio. Why are there so many pizzerias in the Tri-state area and where do the rules in Italian cuisine come from? All of that and more when you tune into this hilarious and rousing interview.
On todays episode, the legendary photographer Daniel Krieger graces us with his presence and wit. If you love tales of awkward celebrity encounter's, emotional monologues about classic eatery's dying out and also steak houses then be sure to listen in! (Got to our Youtube channel to vote in the draft)
Episode #016. On today's episode Mark Boccard, the owner and operator of Southdown Coffee, talks about the culture, history and evolution of everyones favorite caffeinated beverage. Launching his own brand of Coffee, he and his team go through great lengths to create the most consistent cup of joe around.
Episode #015 On todays episode, Julian Cavin sits down and discusses his various businesses including Greenberg's Bagels and the beverage company Brooklyn Best. Julian walks us through how his past failures lead him to his current successes in the food world.
On todays episode, up and coming culinary phenom Alessandra Ciuffo explains how she got her start on Food Network so young and what it takes to get through culinary school. Tune to hear who gives the better hug, Guy Fieri or Rachel Ray?
We have a very special episode featuring two legends of the Food Network and close friends with Guy Fieri, Chefs Eric Greenspan and Christain Petroni. Tune in to hear about Erics new American cheese company thats moving mountains and Christians garlic bread that has taken over Yankee Stadium.
What happens when you combine the gusto of Queens and the boldness of the Indian palette, pure pizza magic. Vishee Mandahar, founder and owner of Krave It Pizza Restaurant, describes his inspirations for rose champagne flavored mozzarella, tikka masala chicken wings and cheeseburger pizza.
Episode #011 On todays episode, Richard Eng discusses his highly anticipated return to the pop-up Black Label Donuts and how the personal tragedy of being shot point blank in the face has made him even stronger.
Building on an obsession that started with the distinct flavor of Yuzu, Vivek and Seema Malik have slowly cultivated a business by selling rare citrus to the best restaurants in the country. Having spent over a decade failing to grow any fruit on their own, they never gave up on their goal that would continue to evolve and change as they found more and more success. Tune in to hear how the most high end fruits are grown, harvested and sold to the highest bidder.
On todays episode, up and coming chef Josh Reisner describes how he quickly rose to the top of the kitchen by putting in 10,000 hours before he turned 18. With a legendary family background the features Singaporean spices and slabs of pastrami at Katz's, it seems like Josh was always destined for a the kitchen. Tune in to hear his story!
On this weeks episode, Scott and Jesse sit down with the host of the Growing Up Italian podcast, Sabino Curcio. Walking through his teenage years, Sabino tells the guys about his upbringing in his family's Italian grocery that ultimately became the famous Anthony and Son Panini Shoppe. Tune in to hear how Sabino traversed the early days of social media food marketing to help put his family's business in the eyes and stomachs of thousands of followers.
Welcome back to your weekly fix of lox and cream cheese. In todays episode Jesse and Scott chat with food influencer Brandon Hayes who goes by the name NYC_CheatDayKing. Brandon discusses the origin of his social handle, how his marketing background helped him grow to over 100,000 followers and his biggest desires in the unlimited melting pot of NYC food.
That’s right folks, the fine people at Peter Pan Donuts have entered the building and we won’t let this interview end without them trying at least one pastry. Brothers Demetri and Peter Siafakas currently hold down the baking and operations of the legendary donut shop and are here to tell us the story of how they gained such high notoriety in the world of sweets. You may realize there’s a strong connection between Utopia Bagels and Peter Pan Donuts that you were not suspecting, tune in to find out!
On todays episode Scott and Jesse take a break from food to chat with someone who's as close to them as family, virtuoso musician Brady Watt. If you have interest in becoming a successful music artist or producer you can't miss this episode. Hear how Brady worked his way to the top of the hiphop scene by becoming the best session bassist around and elevating his brand by taking the steps to become a world renowned producer. Having worked with some of the top artist in the world such as John Legend, Dr, Dre, and DJ Premier, Brady has incredible insight that only a music industry vet could possess.
What does it take to make standout BBQ in New York City? Today Scott and Jesse light up the pit and talk turkey with a rising star of slow and low smoking, Ruben Santana. Ruben began his journey during the pandemic by selling BBQ on the streets of Queens but is now taking his aptly name Bark Barbecue inside to the masses. Listen in to see how he started and scaled his unique restaurant business.
Welcome back to the bagel shop! This week Jesse and Scott engage with a pioneer of both the podcast and sneaker world, Premium Pete. From hosting The Combat Jack Show to creating an incredibly popular food brand, Pete has been involved in a wealth of unique business entities. Tune in to hear about how Pete has helped create and sell multiple high end brands and what creative marketing can do to capture new customers.