On today’s episode of Gourmand, I sat down with Steve Raggiani from the 8it app. We discussed how he got his start in experiential marketing, his experience of building the app and finding their niche in the culinary industry, thinking from the perspective of a hungry New Yorker, how they use the app to build community, 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 Alexis Sicklick from Syncopated. We discussed her roles at several iconic NYC restaurants and the importance of women-run kitchens, her Nutcracker themed cookbook, how she implements thematic elements and rhythm into her pop-up menus at Syncopated, 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 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).