This week, setlist curator Chef Michael Cimarusti is joined by Matt, Tom, and Drane.

Michael is a James Beard Award-winner and co-owner of Providence in Los Angeles, which in 2025 earned three Michelin stars. It also carries a Green Star for sustainability.

Michael is also chef and partner at Connie & Ted’s in West Hollywood. He trained at Spago, Le Cirque, and Water Grill, after graduating from the Culinary Institute of America. He’s one of the chef judges on America’s Culinary Cup, which is midway through its first season on CBS and Paramount+.

Michael's Instagram

Providence

Connie & Ted's

America's Culinary Cup

Ears of Maize, Tom's show on KALX, 90.7FM Berkeley

Matt's show on 106.5 FM Philadelphia

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