Eating Habits

From food runner to Executive Chef, William Underwood propelled his way through the ranks. William shares his passion for art that has translated from the dance studio, to the plate, and now to the canvas. The two discuss balancing a healthy life inside and out of the kitchen.

Chef Ashley Boyd was destined for the restaurant life, it was just a matter of choosing the right position. After working her way through the front and back of the house, she found her passion lied within pastry. In this episode, Ashley and Jamie dive into their cooking voices and what it’s like to be a kid in the kitchen.

From opponents to friends, Jamie brings on Chef Gerald Sombright, who recently led his team at Knife & Spoon in Orlando to become Florida’s inaugural Michelin star restaurant. The two recount their experiences on Top Chef and the one ingredient that got them both eliminated.

With Appalachian roots, Chef William Dissen was raised cooking with fresh ingredients from his grandmother’s farm. His upbringing cultivated his cooking style today and has led him to become known as one of the world’s most sustainable chefs. Listen as Jamie and William discuss his familial ties to the culinary world, the ups and downs of restaurant ownership, and the importance of sustainable cooking.

Tried-and-true North Carolinian, Chef Bill Smith, spent the majority of his culinary career at the iconic Crook’s Corner in Chapel Hill. In this episode, Jamie & Bill talk for the very first time about the evolution of the culinary world and Bill’s unorthodox practices that led him to become one of Chapel Hill’s best-known chefs.

Michael Shemtov got his start as a restaurateur at the ripe age of 22. While he still successfully operates multiple concepts across three cities, his heart lies with giving back to his community. Follow along as Michael and Jamie discuss their initiatives to aid the hospitality industry, and the operations that lead them to continue expanding.

Pay It Forward Charleston

https://payitforwardcharleston.org/

Independent Restaurant Coalition

https://www.independentrestaurantcoalition.com/

Growing up in Puerto Rico, Chef Orlando Pagán always dreamt of becoming a chef. From the east coast to the west coast he has spent years perfecting the craft of cooking, all while battling MS and navigating his mental health. Having followed a similar culinary path to Jamie's, the two compare their experiences as the culture in the kitchen has evolved over the years.

What if you could order fresh local food products straight from the farm to your doorstep? Jesse Leadbetter made this possible for the Charlotte community. His innovation led him to spearhead the connection between farmers and chefs in hopes to support sustainability on the farm all the way to your plate. Listen as Jesse explains his business model, the steps he took to get here, and where he’s going next.

Freshlist CLT

https://freshlist.com/

Sammy Koenigsberg is on a mission to keep local agriculture alive and accessible to the Charlotte community. Sammy’s passion for farming has become an inspiration to chefs, culinary students, and home cooks to know and care where their food comes from. Jamie & Sammy look back to Jamie’s first visit to the farm 20 years ago, Sammy serving as Jamie’s farming mentor, and all about the ever-growing Matthews Community Farmers Market.

Matthews Community Farmers Market

https://www.matthewsfarmersmarket.com

New Town Farms

http://www.newtownfarms.com/

How do you differentiate between recreationally using drugs & alcohol versus abusing them? Mental health expert, Juliet Kuehnle, joins Jamie to open up the conversation about addiction and sobriety in an industry and culture that glorifies its use.

Juliet’s Podcast:

https://whoyoucallincrazy.buzzsprout.com/

Juliet’s Website:

https://yepigototherapy.com/

Juliet’s Practice:

https://suncounselingandwellness.com/juliet-kuehnle/