2 SHARP CHEFS & A MICROPHONE

2 SHARP CHEFS & A MICROPHONE

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2 SHARP CHEFS & A MICROPHONE episodes

  • S2E7 - Naked City Pizza - Chris Palmeri

    He’s known for his guinea pie and his tasty wings, but did you know that Naked City Pizza’s Chris Palmeri worked as a young chef in a country club?

    The Buffalo born, Las Vegas bred chef chats with Chefs Lorraine Moss and Louiie Victa about his New York background, his family business (not pizza!), and his love for the comfort food of his hometown.
    For “Show & Tell” - he offers a PSA for correct chicken wing cooking. And yes, he says there’s only one way and one sauce that does it right.
    Palmeri also shares how the pandemic has helped him prioritize and pare down to give his personal life a much needed boost.

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    29 min
  • S2E6 - Brown Sugar Kitchen - Chef Tanya Holland

    At 55, Chef Tanya Holland proudly talks about her FIRST tattoos. The words "grace" and "ease"

    will live with the Brown Sugar Kitchen chef forever. Holland chats with Chefs Lorraine Moss & Louiie Victa about her positive takeaways from the pandemic and the BLM movement so far.
    The soul food chef shares her love for Oakland, her career highlights (HINT: Tanya was once a clue on JEOPARDY!), and what it was like to learn from the great Leah Chase & Julia Child.
    PLUS - get the inside scoop on the chef's upcoming food podcast, Tanya's Table. She's welcoming some amazing guests including Questlove, Alice Waters, Carla Hall, and Samin Nosrat!

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    26 min
  • S2E5 - Delivering With Dignity - Punam Mathur

    Punam Mathur is the co-founder of "Delivering With Dignity" - a nonprofit that has fed tens of thousands of people in need. The organization partners with local small business restaurants to help keep hospitality workers cooking, serving, and earning a paycheck during the COVID-19 pandemic.

    Punam is also a speaker, trainer, and "diversity diva."
    The powerful woman chats with Chefs Lorraine Moss and Louiie Victa about being an effective leader, hiring a diverse kitchen staff, and using one's unique gifts for the greater good.
    If you're looking for motivation, a positive outlook, and/or advice from a proven leader, this is the podcast for you.

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    27 min
  • S2E4 - Simply Pure Vegan - Chef Stacey Dougan

    Chef Stacey Dougan's plant-based cooking career has taken a lot of twists and turns over the decades. She started in the music business in Atlanta, then invested in a RAW, vegan restaurant before she moved to Las Vegas and opened her own little spot, Simply Pure in Downtown Container Park.

    It wasn't until Chef Stacey lost almost everything that her vegetable haven really took off. The single mom tells Chefs Lorraine Moss and Louiie Victa that she had already gotten an eviction notice when the Clintons entered her life. Yes, as in President Bill Clinton and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. Chef Stacey says one visit changed everything.
    Hear why she's outspoken about the Black Lives Matter Movement and why she thinks something beautiful will emerge from all the pain.
    And for Chef "Show and Tell" - she's sharing a tool Louiie thinks we will never see on the show again.

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    27 min
  • S2E3 - Take Me as I am: Prioritizing Mental Health in the Restaurant Business - Chef Dan Krohmer

    Dan Krohmer keeps it real. The James Beard nominated chef opens up to Chefs Lorraine Moss & Louiie Victa about prioritizing mental health in the professional kitchen.

    As we pay homage to Anthony Bourdain on #BourdainDay this June 25th - it's important that we keep this conversation moving forward so we are truly supporting our culinary family. Krohmer talks about how he's taking this quarantine time to concentrate on self-care and reflection. He shares his plans for his Pahrump farm, which will not only provide farm to table ingredients for his three restaurants, but also become a place of discovery for other local chefs.
    Plus - hear details about his interesting background in food and restaurants and what's ahead for Other Mama, Hatsumi, and La Monja.

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    28 min
  • S2E2 - Gelatology - Ice Cream for Inclusion

    Black Lives Matter.

    Gelatology Las Vegas isn't afraid to say if you don't agree with that, then their ice cream isn't for you.
    Chefs Lorraine Moss and Louiie Victa talk with two of the shop's owners, Natasha Chamberlin-Adetoye and Banjamin Adetoye, about inequality and inclusion.
    The couple explains why they decided to buy the local gelato establishment. Benjamin shares a deeply personal story of how he chose to befriend a group of teens rather than ostracize them.
    Natasha talks about what it's like raising two young black boys and how she and her husband have tried to protect them while also trying to preserve some of their innocence.
    It's an emotional conversation about sharing one's story, being authentic, and reaching out in LOVE with words and actions.

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    29 min
  • S2E1 - Las Vegas Restaurant Week & Three Square Food Bank

    There's no rest for the HOPEFUL.

    In the first episode of 2 Sharp Chefs Season 2, Chefs Lorraine Moss & Louiie Victa get the details surrounding the cancellation of this year's Las Vegas Restaurant Week. Three Square Food Bank's Will Edwards - the man in charge of the popular foodie event - explains the complicated decision to cancel this year.
    Although his "baby" is postponed, Will offers good news for next year's Restaurant Week and even some assistance for the valley's struggling restaurants and chefs.
    Last year's Week helped the city's largest food bank raise more than a quarter million dollars. He tells us how we can get involved, and he shares how Las Vegans can receive help if they need it.

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    24 min
  • S1E52 - Positive Vibes in Troubling Times - Psychotherapist DONNA WILBURN

    In honor of our last episode of Season One, Chefs Lorraine Moss & Louiie Victa bring back their favorite Licensed Psychotherapist, Donna Wilburn, to talk about attracting positive vibes in troubling times. We are all adjusting to the “new normal” - whether that’s remaining in quarantine, returning to work in masks, or even embarking on a new career.

    And as we face these unique challenges, negative forces are sometimes working against us - like bad news, agitated people, and/or high anxiety situations.
    Donna has simple solutions to combat all the negative noise and bring more peace into your life.
    Also, Donna plays “Show & Tell” with us. What will a Las Vegas foodie bring to our chef segment? Hint: it’s food-themed, but it isn’t a tool. And it comes with a lot of heart.

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    23 min
  • S1E51 - Upgrade Your Grill Game - Chef Khai Vu

    How great is your grill game? Just in time for Memorial Day, it’s an awesome time to barbecue like the BEST. Learn the secrets behind Chef Khai Vu’s stellar steaks. The District One & Mordeo chef talks about how he magnifies the flavor of any meat.

    He tells Chefs Lorraine Moss & Louiie Victa the key to every great dish; it’s not necessarily the skills of the cook.
    Khai also explains why even as a world traveler, he doesn’t miss his jet-set life as much as you might think.
    Plus - for our segment “Chef Show & Tell” - he brings a special grill you probably don’t see in many American homes.

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    25 min
  • S1E50 - Conjuring Coastal Flavors in The Desert - Chef Gina Marinelli

    You can taste her journey through coastal Italy in every bite. From her first visit to the delicious country, Las Vegas chef Gina Marinelli knew that this was the food she would serve in her own restaurant, La Strega, one day.

    And now after living that dream for a little more than a year, the celebrated local chef tells Chefs Lorraine Moss & Louiie Victa how she’s rethinking and retooling her successful business.
    Like many chefs and owners have had to do during this pandemic, Gina shut down the Summerlin restaurant temporarily before reopening for take-out only.
    Find out why she plans to hold out before allowing people to “dine in” again. And hear how she embraces her feminine side to create a space where everyone feels safe.
    Plus - the Italian chef brings a very unusual stamping tool for our segment, “Show & Tell”. Trust us, this charismatic La Strega chef will bewitch you.

    Remember, you can now also watch 2 Sharp Chefs on our YouTube channel.

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    28 min

About 2 SHARP CHEFS & A MICROPHONE

From the publisher's feed

Lorraine & Louiie started this chef-driven podcast in memory of one of the best food culture ambassadors of all time, Anthony Bourdain. In his memory, we wanted to do the right thing: build a better sense of community among cooks, chefs, restaurant workers, and food lovers in Las Vegas & worldwide.