Chef Eric Chiappetta is a Denver, CO native and the host of the Chef or Death Podcast. We talk about his vast experience coming up in the industry including some deep dives into Bennigan’s.

First job in the industry?

Busboy at Red Lobster in Lakewood, CO - 14 years old

Proudest moment(s) of your career?

Cooking for Julia Child at Aubergine Cafe in 1997

Food and/or drinks staples in your house?

Keto/Paleo - Protein and vegetables

Two things most people don't know about you?

I wanted to be the shortstop for the Yankees. I am a classically trained vocalist

Words to live by?

Do Good

Website - Chef of Death

Facebook - /chefordeath

Instagram - @chefordeathofficial

Twitter - @eric_chiappetta

Chef. Former Oenophile. Food Blogger. Host of the podcast, Chef or Death. Expert Parallel Parker. Super Genius. Devastatingly Handsome. Mildly Modest.

A native Coloradoan, chef Eric is the former chef/owner of 3rd Ave Eclectic Burgers & Cuisine, Larimer Hot House, 3Top Catering, and Chia’s Breakfast & Lunch Counter. He has over 30 years of bloodletting, alcohol consumption, teeth grinding and mastering all applications of applying heat to ingestible matter.

This is the Podcast Chef or Death – He explores the Food and Beverage community and talks with the who’s-who of mountain movers and icons in his industry.

A longtime devotee of David Letterman, Johnny Carson and Charlie Rose, chef Eric manages to interview his guests with probing questions while keeping things light with his wit, sarcasm and humor. Putting his subjects at ease, Eric uncovers more than just vanilla answers. His charm and authenticity pull his interviews to a next-level of casual conversation while giving his listeners a can’t-put-it-down listen.

When he’s not researching for his next show, Eric can be found doing laundry, playing fetch with his cat Nero, or checking his hair.