On the show today, host Sven Gustafson talks with Detroit restauranteur, chef to the stars, Food Network Chopped finalist and educator Chef Max Hardy. He owns River Bistro Detroit in Grandmont Rosedale and Coop in the Detroit Shipping Company. Both draw on his Caribbean influences.

Chef Hardy also shares a little-known story about being a finalist on Chopped.

Then, Devon O'Reilly from our column Devon's Detroit pops by to talk openings and closings, as well as the controversial Empire on Woodward in Brush Park.

Finally, Chef Godwin Ihentuge returns to talk about a recent sauce caper at his food truck and share his tips for making a great sauce.

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