Linda Gassenheimer chats with us about her culinary background; from cooking schools to publishing books, her latest project - The Flavors of The Florida Keys, colorful stories from her weekly NPR show, some of Linda's favorite food events in South Florida and we discuss recent food trends (hint... bacon!)

Timothy Arnold, Area Manager of China Grill chats with us on what’s coming for China Grill in 2012; including some of the best sushi in the city, sushi & sake classes, his favorite classical dishes at and his last meal on earth (from the mid-west).

Lalo Durazo, Partner of Peacock Garden Cafe, Talavera and Jaguar chats with us about the history behind the beautiful space, how he got started in the restaurant business and of course… his favorite dishes at Peacock.

Eric Davis, Executive Chef from El Carajo chats with us on the meaning behind the name, their monthly tasting events, favorite menus items, popular dishes and of course "his last meal on earth".

Thomas Buckley, Executive Chef from Nobu chats with us on what it's like working with Mr. Nobu himself, the proudest dish in their cookbook, we ask Thomas "Is Spain the food mecca for chefs?", what dish would he create with $5 and Nobu's 10 year anniversary celebration with $10 special tapas menu/cocktails.

Sarah Almand, Sommelier of Meat Market chats with us about her favorite summer wines, how she become a sommelier, the wine program Sarah developed at Meat Market, her favorite wine pairings and her latest food obsession.

Paul DeMeza, General Manager of RED The Steakhouse chats with us about what makes RED a different steakhouse, their unique menu (including what to eat if you’re not a carnivore), specialty wines and selections and RED’s next location.

Cricket Nelson, mixologist at The Stage chats with us about The Stage, their mixology program and a taste of her cocktails.

Managing partner, Jonathan Lazar talks about their 1920's prohibition influence cocktail program, the concept behind Sustain and being the new kid on the block in midtown.