Chef Ryan Rosen of Brooklyn Breakfast Shop joins the Austin All Day podcast.  Brooklyn, New York native, Chef Ryan has been in Austin for the last 2 years and is about to introduce to us Brooklyn Breakfast Shop.  Chef Ryan is a down to earth no nonsense kind of Chef who has found an opportunity in Austin to let his roots shine.  This was a great conversation with bits of wisdom and I am eager to get to the trailer.  Go show him some support and enjoy!

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Executive Chef Reese Hay from Hyatt Regency Austin joins the Austin All Day podcast.  We discuss Chef Reeses somewhat nomadic culinary career.  Now in Austin with his family he loves the city and is embarking in barbecue, local music and breweries.  It was great to have Chef Reese on the podcast.  Enjoy!

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Chef Mari Soto of Sweet Ritual Vegan Ice Cream and Steve Nguyen of Whole Foods Market join in on the Austin All Day podcast.  Mari Soto is the director of production and recipe development for Sweet Ritual and Steve is with Regional at Whole Foods in Austin.  Mari is passionate about making a change in the food that it is being offered to consumers as a whole.  Originally she had planned to go into sports medicine but when her grandmother fell sick she changed course and now aims to heal through nutrition.  Mari discusses her time spent with Whole Foods and what led her to where she is today working for Sweet Ritual.  Steve was a surprise guest and it was a pleasure to have him here.  Both guest are in the Whole Foods Market family and Steve was able to add some great insight to the conversation. 

(discussing confectioners sugar and beetles... Mari corrected herself it is actually confectioners glaze)
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Chef Phil from Counter Cafe and Chef Mike from Lonesome Dove return to the podcast.  We visit many topics from gardens to fine wines.  Both Chefs have been cooking in Austin for years and have a lot to bounce off one another.  This idea of featuring more Chefs on the podcast for a free flowing discussion will be featured in future episodes.  Thank you everyone for listening and enjoy.

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Pastry Chef Mike Winkelman of Lonesome Dove joins in on the Austin All Day podcast.  Chef Mike has been with Lonesome Dove since they opened their doors.  From California to Marthas Vineyard where he met his now wife, we talk a bit about cycling, the city of Chicago and gardening.  Chef Mike came to Austin with a band Empire Of Shit but he has now found his true comrades at Lonesome Dove.  He'll be back on the podcast very soon with Chef Phil  from Counter Cafe.  Stay tuned into Austins culinary frequency for that.

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Chef Christian of OP Italian in the JW Marriott joins the Austin All Day podcast.  Chef Christian and I talk about everything from his roots in Puerto Rico to different knife steels.  Chef Christian brought to light some very good conversation points that can and will be revisited in future episodes.  Chef Christian is a great guy and I always enjoy seeing him.  I was honored to have him sit down in the studio and get out of the kitchen for a bit.

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Chef Richard Uranga Executive Sous Chef of The Peached Tortilla and his lovely finance Jennifer Rothfeld join in on Austin All Day.  From Possum Kingdom Lake to Austin, TX Chef Richard tells us what can only be referred to as a culinary fairytale.  He spent time at Le Cordon Bleu in Austin but found himself and discovered his potential as Chef at The Peached Tortilla.  Richard and Jenny tell about how they met but more importantly set an example of couple that truly supports each other.  Support and understanding is so important in this industry.  Jenny makes her singing debut before we wrap up the podcast.  

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Chef Jason Salas of Waltons and also consultant joins in on Austin All Day.  Chef Jason is a proud father and working towards moving into consulting full time.  You’ll hear some valuable advice for starting a food truck and what it requires to become successful in a city like Austin.  Chef Jason is inspirational and it is clear he is passionate about what he does.  

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Chef Matthew takes a moment out of his schedule to join the Austin All Day podcast.  He discusses his life and culinary career to date.  We touch on some key differences between cooking in a corporate environment versus a ma and pop shop.  Chef Matthew may play a pivotal role in getting these podcast on other platforms in a visual/video setting such as twitch and youtube live specifically.  Chef Matt is a genuine guy and we shared a leisurely Sunday morning together.

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Chef John Smith of the Hillside Farmacy joins in on the Austin All Day podcast with his first batch of mead.  Chef John is a family man with two boys and his wife who is also a Chef that works by his side.  We get into some of the details of the  location on the east side among other things. Chef John takes a second to unwind and talk about Hillside Farmacy without being there or having to worrying about it.  The mead was excellent and he seems to want to continue producing it and I hope he does.

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