Brenda is back to talk about some stuff including acting auditions and Hanukkah, reluctantly.

Julio Peña is one of the most beloved restaurant owners in New York City. Alongside his wife Beatrice, he has been operating Il Posto Accanto in the East Village for over 25 years — providing a home to neighborhood regulars and guests from around the world. Follow along on Instagram: @ilpostoaccanto

Christophe Bellanca is the chef of Essential and was head chef of Le Cirque and many other famous restaurants. He is the hardest working man I've met and a charmer.

Follow Christophe:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christophebellanca

Restaurant (Essential by Christophe): https://www.instagram.com/essentialnyc

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Jenn Saesue is the co-owner of Fish Cheeks and Bangkok Supper club two of the best thai restaurants in the country. She is one of the great operators out there and there is so much to learn from her.

Follow Jenn + her restaurants

Jenn Saesue (personal): https://www.instagram.com/jennsaesue/

55 Hospitality Group: https://www.instagram.com/55hospitality/

Fish Cheeks: https://www.instagram.com/fishcheeksnyc/

Scott Goldshine of Zabar's has been working at the store for 50 years and has a lot of stories!

Follow Dan at instagram.com/danielgeneen Tell dan where to tour his stand up comedy punchuplive.com/danielgeneen

Vikas Khanna of Masterchef India and bungalow Nyc has written almost 40 books directed a couple movies and is probably the most famous chef in India and still works 16 hours a day at his restaurant in New York.

Anthony Mangieri is the chef of Una Pizza Napoletana in LES, NYC. They have been award #1 on 50 top pizza list and anthony is one of the most kind and hardworking men in the business. LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE.

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On today's ep we have two icons. David Gelb creator of chefs table and jiro and Brian Koppelman!