Line Cook Thoughts

On this episode I chat with Anneka Brooks. Anneka is the Service Director of Nomad, and has had a successful career in the FOH aspect of restaurants. In the podcast, we chat about her career, what it takes to become good with interpersonal skills in dining rooms, and how she is doing during the pandemic.

On this episode I chat with Pop-up Chef and Culinary Director of RND Coffee: Quincy Randolph. In this we chat about his time cooking in Chicago, how he built his own business, and how he is evolving the business through a pandemic.

On this episode I chat with Stephanie Burt. Stephanie Burt is the host of The Southern Fork podcast and a writer based in Charleston, SC. Her work has appeared in numerous publications, including Saveur, Washington Post, CNN's Parts Unknown, Conde Nast Traveler, and the Southern Foodways Alliance's Gravy. She focuses on researching heirloom ingredients, interviewing passionate culinary makers, and when she's in the kitchen, perfecting her roasted chicken recipe.

On this episode I speak with Renée Sferrazza. She is a certified sommelier, wine consultant, and wine writer. In the podcast we chat about the sommelier exams, how to make wine more approachable, and what it is like to be an independent contractor in the world of wine.

On this episode, I chat with Alexis Brown.  Alexis is from South Haven, Michigan, and is a Food Service Manager. In the episode we chat about our time building a community garden at our college, how we are dealing with the pandemic, and how she has witnessed Line Cook Thoughts evolve.

On this episode, I chat with Jenny Dorsey, a Chef, Author, and Speaker exploring the intersection of food, identity, and vulnerability. We chat about her recent TED talk, her nonprofit Studio ATAO, and her work to better the industry.

On this episode, I chat with Hanna Krilov. She is a pastry cook turned sommelier, and in the episode we chat about wine, how to learn about wine during the pandemic, and our shared admiration of New York City.

On this episode, I speak with Andrew, the host of Andrew Talks To Chefs. We chat about the COVID-19 Pandemic, and how we might prepare as an industry for what the future might hold.

On this episode I speak with Aaron Hutcherson. Aaron Hutcherson is a freelance writer and recipe developer based in New York City, and runs the lauded recipe blog The Hungry Hutch. His work has appeared in publications such as The New York Times, The Washington Post, Eater, Thrillist, TASTE, Simply Recipes, Food52, and others. Previous employers include MICHELIN Guide, Tasting Table, Food Network, Food Arts, and more. He is a graduate of the French Culinary Institute and had a career in finance prior to that. https://www.thehungryhutch.com/

On this episode I chat with Chef David Vidal. David is the Senior Sous Chef at Scandic Laholmen in Strömstad, Sweden. In the episode, we discuss his upbringing in Malta, how he was able to learn baking and savory cooking, and how he has challenged himself to progress in his career.