Lisa Curtis: From the Peace Corps to Moringa
This week, please join us in welcoming Lisa Curtis to the studio! Lisa is the Founder and CEO of @kulikulifoods,...
View ArticleCatherine Piccoli: From History to the Museum of Food and Drink
Join cohosts Jenny and Ethan for a conversation with Catherine Piccoli, Curator at the Museum of Food and Drink in...
View ArticleMinh Tsai: From Banking to Tofu
After spending 10 years as an investment banker and management consultant, Minh Tsai became frustrated that he couldn’t find the delicious tofu...
View ArticleDaniel Gritzer: From Fine Dining to Food Media
This week, we are thrilled to welcome Daniel Gritzer, the Culinary Director of Serious Eats, into the studio! Daniel shares how his...
View ArticleLiza de Guia: From Marketing to Telling Food Stories
Liza de Guia had worked for ABC News and Plum TV when she launched food curated to tell stories about the artists and...
View ArticleZia Sheikh: From Restaurant Kitchens to Restaurant Mental Health
After spending 16 years cooking at notable restaurants including Tabla, Zahav and ABC Kitchen, Zia Sheikh knew that he had...
View ArticleWill Horowitz: From Tibetan Buddhism to Watermelon Hams
Join us for a conversation with Will Horowitz, executive chef and owner of Ducks Eatery and Harry & Ida’s Meat...
View ArticlePeter Stein: From Education to Oysters
We are excited to sit down with Peter Stein, the owner and founder of Peeko Oysters! An ex-teacher and management...
View ArticleAlicia Kennedy: From Vegan Baking to Vegan Writing
This week, please join us in welcoming Alicia Kennedy to the studio! Alicia is a Long-Island born, Brooklyn-based food writer...
View ArticleVallery Lomas: From NYC Lawyer to Champion Baker
Vallery Lomas was working as a an attorney for the New York City government and writing a food blog when...
View ArticleEunice Byun and Dave Nguyen: From Cosmetics and Fashion to Kitchen Knives and...
Join co-hosts Ethan & Jenny for a conversation with Material cofounders Eunice Byun and Dave Nguyen. They’re longtime friends, and they launched Material in 2018...
View ArticleAlvin Cailan: From Burgers to The Burger Show
Chef Alvin Cailan is a Filipino-American chef who grew up in Los Angeles, where he learned how to cook at a...
View ArticleHetal Vasavada: From Biochemistry to Dessert
Join Ethan & guest host Vallery Lomas for an interview with Hetal Vasavada. She’s is the founder of the blog, Milk &...
View ArticleChanny Laux: From Genocide Survivor to Silicon Valley to Cambodian Flavors
In June of 1979, Channy arrived in Lincoln Nebraska as a refugee. After four years of no school and not...
View ArticleNona Lim: From Fencing to Soup
A native of Singapore, Nona Lim is a former competetive fencer representing Singapore in international competitions. After working for over...
View ArticleBeth Linskey: From Retail to NYC’s Best Jams
Beth Linksey has had a long career in and out of food. She’s worked as a photographer’s assistant, an apparel...
View ArticleFlip Biddelman: From Nonprofits to Restaurants
Join cohosts Vallery and Ethan for a conversation with Flip Biddelman, Partner and General Manager at Gertie, a nostalgic Brooklyn restuarant. Born...
View ArticleAnna Gass: From Corporate Sales to Food Writing
Join cohosts Ethan Frisch and Vallery Lomas for a conversation with Anna Francese Gass, author of the recently released cookbook Heirloom...
View ArticleDan Giusti: From Noma to the School Cafeteria
Join cohost Ethan and guest Dan Giusti to hear his fascinating story, going from Head Chef at Noma to the founder of Brigaid,...
View ArticleNaomi Mobed: From Banking to Chutney
Please join hosts Vallery and Ethan for a conversation with Naomi Mobed, founder of Le Bon Magot. Naomi grew up in...
View ArticleChadwick Boyd: From Architecture to Food Media Entrepreneur
Join hosts Vallery and Ethan for a conversation with culinary entrepeneur and TV personality Chadwick Boyd. For over 20 years, he’s...
View ArticlePaul Nasrani: From Accounting to Ice Cream
Join host Ethan for a conversation with Paul Nasrani, accountant-turned-ice cream maker and founder of Adirondack Creamery. Paul got his start...
View ArticleMichael Pollack: From Children’s Radio to Brooklyn Roasting Co
Michael Pollack is the cofounder of the iconic coffee company Brooklyn Roasting Co. After a career as a host and producer...
View ArticleClaire Matern: From Fashion to Cooking without Recipes
Claire Matern grew up with a chef for a father, building culinary skills and learning to cook by instinct rather...
View ArticleMonica Lozano and Daniel Reza: From Psychology to Reclaiming Mexico’s Ancient...
Join cohost Ethan Frisch for a conversation with Monica Lozano and Daniel Reza. They’re partners and the cofounders of La Rifa...
View ArticleKanchan Koya: From Biologist to Spice Expert
Join cohost Vallery for a conversation with Kanchan Koya. Kanchan has a doctorate in Molecular Biology from Harvard Medical School...
View ArticleFrom Legal Briefs to Recipes: Nisha Vora & Jessie Sheehan
Join co-host Vallery Lomas for a special conversation with former attorneys, Nisha Vora & Jessie Sheehan, as we celebrate our...
View ArticleFrom Wall Street to to Food Writer
Join co-host Vallery Lomas for a special conversation with Aaron Hutcherson, a writer, editor, and recipe developer based in New York...
View ArticleRochelle Oliver & Klancy Miller: Building Careers in Food Media
Join cohosts Vallery and Ethan for a conversation with Klancy Miller and Rochelle Oliver. Klancy is a pastry chef and...
View ArticleMajed Ali & Rachel Gurjar: Alternative Paths to Food Media
Join co-hosts Vallery and Ethan for a conversation about alternative paths to food media. Our guests this week are Majed Ali:...
View ArticleDenise Woodard: From Corporate to Startup Food
Join cohosts Vallery & Ethan for a conversation with Denise Woodard, founder of Partake Foods. Denise had a career with...
View ArticleBenjamina Ebuehi: From Education to Great British Baking Show Victory
Join cohosts Vallery & Ethan for a conversation with Benjamina Ebuehi, winner of the Great British Baking Show and author...
View ArticleJanet McCracken & Joseph Hernandez: Adapting to Changing Media Landscapes
Join cohost Vallery for a conversation with Janet McCracken and Joseph Hernandez. We discuss how to balance our time and energy...
View ArticleHannah Wong: From Academic Writing to Regional Vietnamese Cooking
Join cohosts Vallery and Ethan for a conversation with Chef Hannah Wong of Van Da, a modern Vietnamese restaurant in NYC’s East...
View ArticleWoldy Reyes: From Fasion to Fashionable Food
Join cohost Ethan for a conversation with Chef Woldy Reyes, founder of catering company Woldy Kusina. Woldy came to New...
View ArticleDavid Mawhinney: From Cooking to Carpentry
Welcome back! Vallery and Ethan speak with David Mawhinney, chef and founder of Franklin + Emily, a children’s furniture company....
View ArticleAlex Berkley, on deciding whether or not to stay in the family business
This episode was pre-recorded. Vallery Lomas sat down with Alex Berkley, Frieda Caplan’s granddaughter and Head of Sales for Frieda’s...
View ArticleShannon Roddy: How to Sell Food on Amazon
Shannon Roddy is an Amazon expert, specializing in helping food business launch and scale on the Amazon marketplace. Join cohosts Vallery and...
View ArticleRahim Diallo: From Engineering to African Hospitality
Join cohosts Vallery and Ethan for a fascinating conversation with Rahim Diallo, co-founder of Ginjan Brothers, a line of ginger...
View ArticleSufia Hossain: From Fashion to Hot Sauce
Join Vallery and Ethan for a conversation with Sufia Hossain, Founder & CEO of Silly Chilly Hot Sauce. Sufia left a...
View ArticleBen Simon: From Political Campaigns to Artisan Foods
Join cohosts Vallery and Ethan for a conversation with Ben Simon, Founder & CEO of Ben to Table, a food...
View ArticlePriyanka Naik: From Data Science to the Food Network
Join co-hosts Vallery and Ethan for a conversation with Priyanka Naik. Born and raised as a first generation Indian-American in...
View ArticleDeVonn Francis: From Designer to Activist Chef
Join cohosts Vallery and Ethan for a conversation with activist, model and chef DeVonn Francis. DeVonn is a queer, first-generation...
View ArticleJose Alvarez: From Wine Importer to Soap Maker
Join co-host Ethan for a conversation with Jose Alvarez, founder of treestar*. Jose is a native New Yorker and entrepreneur...
View ArticleOri Zohar & Ethan Frisch: Beautiful Spices, Equitably Sourced
Join cohosts Vallery and Ethan for a conversation with Ori Zohar and…Ethan Frisch! Cofounders and Co-CEOs of Burlap & Barrel,...
View ArticleAlexander Smalls: From Opera Singer to Restaurateur
Alexander Smalls is a James Beard Award winning chef, author, and raconteur, and the visionary co-owner of renowned restaurants Minton’s...
View ArticleBryan Ford: From Accounting to Artisan Baking
Join co-hosts Vallery and Ethan for a conversation with the baker Bryan Ford (recorded pre-coronavirus, but so relevant today!) Bryan...
View ArticleLaurie Woolever
Join co-hosts Ethan and Vallery for a conversation with Laurie Woolever, food writer and editor. For nearly a decade, Laurie was...
View ArticleSimran Bindra
Join Ethan & Vallery for a conversation with Simran Bindra, co-founder of Kokoa Kamili. Kokoa Kamili, based in Tanzania, is...
View ArticleSteve Sando: King of Heirloom Beans
Join Vallery & Ethan for a conversation with Steve Sando, founder of Rancho Gordo. Steve’s career has spanned radio, writing...
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