Cultivated By Caryn

On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by Bethany Cobb, Director of Marketing & Communications at The Omni Grove Park Inn & Spa in Asheville, North Carolina, where she leads brand strategy, storytelling, and integrated marketing initiatives for the historic resort. Today, she joins us to share the story behind the resort’s beloved National Gingerbread House Competition, a celebrated holiday tradition showcasing extraordinary creativity, craftsmanship, and the magic of gingerbread.

For more information on our guest:

National Gingerbread House Competition | The Omni Grove Park Inn & Spaomnihotels.com | 

Thank you!

Caryn Antonini
www.cultivatedbycaryn.com
@carynantonini
@cultivatedbycarynshow

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On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by Mario Naar, a luxury culinary entrepreneur, restaurateur, and founder of Chèvre Miami and Golden Goat Caviar, as well as co-founder of Salvaje Restaurants, a global Japanese-fusion dining brand. Mario specializes in launching and scaling luxury culinary brands, curating products and experiences for discerning clientele, with a focus on sustainability, storytelling, and innovation.

For more information on our guest:

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Cheese, Charcuterie & Caviar in Miami | Chèvrechevremiami.com

@naarmiami

@chevremiami

www.chevremiami.com

Caryn Antonini
www.cultivatedbycaryn.com
@carynantonini
@cultivatedbycarynshow

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On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by Kat Craddock,  Editor-in-Chief, CEO and owner of SAVEUR Magazine, one of the world's most respected food publications. Kat's journey with the magazine began in 2015, starting in the test kitchen, and after years of rising through the editorial ranks, including Culinary Director, she acquired the iconic brand in 2023, ushering in a new chapter as an independent, print-first publication dedicated to celebrating culture, craftsmanship, and a true sense of place.

For more information on our guest:

Homesaveur.com

@saveurmag

Caryn Antonini
www.cultivatedbycaryn.com
@carynantonini
@cultivatedbycarynshow

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Part 2 of 2 as host Caryn Antonini is joined by Kevin Hickey, a true Chicago original, born and raised in Bridgeport, a neighborhood with deep roots in Chicago’s meatpacking and culinary traditions. His 35-year career began in his uncle’s restaurant and took him around the world with Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts before bringing him home to Chicago, where he served as Executive Chef at The Ritz-Carlton and Four Seasons Chicago. There, he led his team to two consecutive Michelin stars—the only Four Seasons chef in North America to earn the distinction. In 2014, Chef Kevin returned to Bridgeport to open The Duck Inn, a neighborhood tavern and dining room housed in a nearly hundred year old former tavern.

For more information on our guest:

www.theduckinnchicago.com

Thank you!

Caryn

Caryn Antonini
www.cultivatedbycaryn.com
@carynantonini
@cultivatedbycarynshow

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On this week’s episode, Part 1 of 2 as host Caryn Antonini is joined by Kevin Hickey, a true Chicago original, born and raised in Bridgeport, a neighborhood with deep roots in Chicago’s meatpacking and culinary traditions. His 35-year career began in his uncle’s restaurant and took him around the world with Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts before bringing him home to Chicago, where he served as Executive Chef at The Ritz-Carlton and Four Seasons Chicago. There, he led his team to two consecutive Michelin stars—the only Four Seasons chef in North America to earn the distinction. In 2014, Chef Kevin returned to Bridgeport to open The Duck Inn, a neighborhood tavern and dining room housed in a nearly hundred year old former tavern.

For more information on our guest:

www.theduckinnchicago.com

Thank you!

Caryn

Caryn Antonini
www.cultivatedbycaryn.com
@carynantonini
@cultivatedbycarynshow

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On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by Jonathan Richards, owner and operator of Palm Beach Salt Company, a small batch artisanal sea salt company located in West Palm Beach, Florida. A former culinary professional, Jonathan understands firsthand how sea salt can transform a dish, and how the minerals, climate, and geography of a place can influence its character. A native Floridian, he was inspired by the pristine coastal waters off the shores of Palm Beach where he hand-harvests his sea salt.

For more information on our guest:

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Hand Harvested Sea Saltpalmbeachsaltcompany.com

Caryn Antonini
www.cultivatedbycaryn.com
@carynantonini
@cultivatedbycarynshow

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On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by George Ledes, a veteran of the prestige beauty and fragrance industry with more than 35 years of experience working alongside some of the world’s most iconic beauty and fragrance brands.

Through his family’s BEAUTY FASHION & Cosmetic World magazines, George has built relationships across virtually every corner of the industry, from CHANEL, Estée Lauder, L’Oréal, LVMH and Revlon to leading fragrance houses including Givaudan, IFF and Robertet, as well as packaging companies, distributors and retailers.

Today, George brings that deep industry knowledge and global perspective to This Week with George Ledes, his widely read digital newsletter connecting beauty and fragrance leaders around the world.

For more information on our guest:

@george.ledes 

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On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by guest Bill Taibe, an award-winning restaurateur and culinary legend in Westport, CT and one of a few who has put Westport on the culinary map over the last 20 years. Bill is a four time James Beard Award semifinalist for Best Chefs in America: Northeast and serves as a board member of the Westport Farmer’s Market. Bill brings local ingredients and global flavors to his menus at both past and current establishments such as LeFarm, Don Memo, The Whelk, Kawa Ni Westport and Denver and his highly anticipated new concept, hi’Amba, an all day bakery, cafe and restaurant serving Mediterranean cuisine.

For more information on our guest:

www.kawaniwestport.com

www.hiamba.com

Caryn Antonini
www.cultivatedbycaryn.com
@carynantonini
@cultivatedbycarynshow

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On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by Megan Rzezutko, owner and operator of award-winning Coop’s Hot Fudge, all-natural, handcrafted, small batch dessert toppings. Megan’s path to specialty food is anything but traditional. With a background spanning finance, technology, and operations, she eventually found her way to Coop’s Hot Fudge where she brings her entrepreneurial spirit and operational expertise to this treasured classic. Today, she’s focused on growing the brand while staying true to what makes Coop’s so special.

For more information on our guest: 

www.enjoycoops.com

Caryn Antonini
www.cultivatedbycaryn.com
@carynantonini
@cultivatedbycarynshow

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On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by Chef Giordano Gianforchetti, Head Chef of YEZI Restaurant, the acclaimed Pan-Asian restaurant at Art'Otel Roma Via Veneto. Throughout his career, Chef Giordano has been driven by a passion for surprise, emotion, and discovery, drawing inspiration from culinary traditions around the world to develop a philosophy that beautifully blends French, Italian, and Asian influences.

His journey has taken him through some of Rome's most respected kitchens, including the renowned Wunderkammer Restaurant and the luxury boutique hotel J.K. Place Roma, before taking the helm at one of the city's most exciting new dining destinations.

For more information about our guest:

YEZI | Modern Asian Restaurant & Teahouseyezirestaurant.com

Caryn Antonini
www.cultivatedbycaryn.com
@carynantonini
@cultivatedbycarynshow

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Get great recipes from Caryn at https://carynantonini.com/recipes/