Gourmand

On today’s episode of Gourmand, I sat down with Reid Webster from Bad Larry’s. We discussed how Bad Larry’s started with an epic pizza party in Central Park, how he keeps a fun and lighthearted brand while also honing his techniques as a chef, the camaraderie and community of the pop-up scene in New York, and so much more. So let’s dig in! 

This episode uses Royalty Free Music - (Music: www.bensound.com).

On today’s episode of Gourmand, we sat down with Vero and Tessa from YESBABE. We discussed how they both got their start in the industry, how YESBABE became both the name of their brand and their guiding mantra, how they honor heirloom recipes and curate experiences through their events, and so much more. So let’s dig in! 

This episode uses Royalty Free Music - (Music: www.bensound.com).

On today's episode of Gourmand, I sat down with Grayson Samuels from Guest Check. We discussed their experience working in bakeries in NYC, how they experiment with seasonal produce and savory influences to develop unique pastry flavors, the role of pop-ups and micro bakeries in the NYC food scene, and so much more. So let’s dig in! 

This episode uses Royalty Free Music - (Music: www.bensound.com).

On this week’s episode of Gourmand, I sat down with Shom Mazumder from Ego Death. We discussed his take on New Immigrant cuisine, the intricacies of closed loop kitchens, the intersection of food and his academic interests, and so much more. So let’s dig in! 

This episode uses Royalty Free Music - (Music: www.bensound.com).

On today’s episode of Gourmand, I sat down with Grace Model from Cicada. We discussed her journey of working in restaurants all over the country, her process of highlighting Mid-Atlantic cuisine and all its deliciousness, her use of nostalgia when building her menus, the vision for her future restaurant, and so much more. So let’s dig in!

This episode uses Royalty Free Music - (Music: www.bensound.com).

On today’s episode of Gourmand, I sat down with Eduardo Cuenca from Arroces Street Paella. We discussed the crazy story of him starting his pop-up, his mentorship and collaborations in the culinary world, how he creates community and a celebratory experience at his events, and so much more. So let’s dig in! 

This episode uses Royalty Free Music - (Music: www.bensound.com).

In this week’s episode of Gourmand, I sat down with Isabel Lee from Forsyth Fire Escape. We discussed the origins of their iconic scallion pancake burrito, their experience selling burritos from their fire escape during the midst of the pandemic, and their transition and expansion to their current space in Olly Olly Market. So let’s dig in! 

This episode uses Royalty Free Music - (Music: www.bensound.com).

In this week’s episode of Gourmand, I sat down with Lauren Tran from Bánh by Lauren. We discussed her work as a pastry chef and her unique niche of classic French and Vietnamese baked goods. Lauren also gave us  an exclusive look into their brick and mortar coming soon to Chinatown. So let’s dig in! 

This episode uses Royalty Free Music - (Music: www.bensound.com).

On today's episode of Gourmand, I sat down with Charlene Luo from The Baodega supper club. We talked about her process in planning menus for her supper clubs, how she uses food as an act of preservation, her famous Sichuanese sausages, and so much more!

This episode uses Royalty Free Music - (Music: www.bensound.com).

In today’s episode of Gourmand, I sat down with Karina Garcia from Cocina Consuelo. We discussed her journey of opening a pop up during the pandemic, how community and connection is formed through food, the process of opening their future brick and mortar, and so much more!

This episode uses Royalty Free Music - (Music: www.bensound.com).