One of Each

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Episode 10: Bernardo Paladini

Bernardo Paladini, is a rising luminary in the international dining scene. Starting his culinary journey in Rome’s trattorias, he rose to sous-chef at Acqualina before joining Osteria Francescana in Modena. Paladini later led the opening of Ristorante Italia at Eataly Istanbul, managed Franceschetta58 in Italy, and became head chef of Torno Subito in Dubai. Drawing on his experience with the Francescana Family, Paladini now oversees Torno Subito in Miami, infusing it with his Italian heritage and passion for culinary artistry.

In our conversation we talked about Italian food culture, his experiences in Acqualina and how it was to learn in the renowned restaurant Osteria Francescana, what it means to be a modern chef, opening a restaurant in Dubai, how the Torno Subito concept changed across the cities and how they got a nonna to prepare the pasta in the Miami location.

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Executive Producers Nidal Barake, Adrián Salas & Oswaldo Graziani

Content & Community by Pedro Graterol

Production Assistance by Katherine

Miranda Short form video edition by Ricardo Carmona

Episode 9: Michael Schwartz

Michael Schwartz is a Philadelphia-born chef and partner of The Genuine Hospitality Group. In addition to being a James Beard Award winner, Schwartz is one of the leading figures in South Florida’s restaurant scene. His flagship restaurant, Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink is renowned for its casual atmosphere and focus on fresh, local ingredients. Schwartz has expanded his brand to include notable spots like Nemo, Amara and Harry’s Pizzeria, earning national acclaim. All of them are infused with a philosophy guided by the ideas of slow food, local ingredients and down-to-earth cooking.

In our conversation, we talked about Michael’s path into the restaurant world, the challenges of the Miami culinary scene, Schwartz’s approach to create a menu and foster a relationship with farmers and fishermen, the importance of mentoring, Amara and its collaboration with other international chefs and Michael’s vision for the future of the culinary industry.

Thank you, Michael, for joining us on One of Each!

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Episode 8: Alejandro Díaz

Alejandro Díaz is a renowned entrepreneur and restaurant founder. After a career in consulting, Alejandro has been at the forefront of culinary innovation starting multiple successful businesses in Venezuela. Now, living in Miami, he has been part of the group in charge of the management of two restaurants taking the city’s culinary scene by storm: Arepera La Latina and the acclaimed pizzeria Miami Slice. 

In our conversation we talked about the importance of resilience, the process of developing a brand or revitalizing an existing one, Alejandro’s childhood and the importance food played, and all the different attempts to craft the perfect pizza for Miami Slice. 

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Episode 7: Timon Balloo

Timon Balloo is one of the most influential working chefs today. The now 3 times nominated James Beard Award chef, started as a prep cook and continued his training at Johnson & Wales University. His journey took him through fine dining at Chef Allen’s in Miami, working in Belgium under a French Master Chef, and learning to cook from the heart with his mentor, Michelle Bernstein. Now, he blends his multicultural background with culinary innovation in the “Floribbean style” with restaurants like The Katherine, which perfectly captures the spirit of South Florida, or his former restaurant BALLOO which synthesized all of his influences.

In our conversation we talked about learning before the internet, how he discovered his identity through food, what does Floribbean Cuisine means and the influence of the TV show Yan Can Cook. Thank you, Timon, for joining us on One of Each!

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Episode 6: Carlos García

Carlos García es un chef venezolano conocido por su enfoque innovador de la gastronomía y su dedicación a celebrar los sabores venezolanos. García estudió en la prestigiosa Escuela de Hostelería Hoffman en Barcelona y perfeccionó su oficio en algunos de los mejores restaurantes del mundo, incluyendo el Bulli y Celler de Can Roca. Desde entonces, se convirtió en el chef ejecutivo de Malabar en Caracas y en el fundador del restaurante Alto, siendo reconocido como uno de los mejores chefs de América Latina en el ranking de los 50 Mejores.

En nuestra conversación, hablamos sobre su experiencia estudiando en Hoffman, la importancia de reinventar los sabores venezolanos, la legendaria Mantequería Ravell, el legado de Armando Scannone y la vez que conoció a James Bond.

Gracias, Carlos, por visitar One of Each!

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One of Each es

Creado y presentado por Nidal Barake

Producido y editado por Adrián Salas

Productores Ejecutivos: Nidal Barake, Adrián Salas y Oswaldo Graziani

Contenido y Comunidad por Pedro Graterol

Asistencia de Producción por Katherine Miranda

Edición de videos cortos por Ricardo Carmona

Episode 5: Fur Coat

Fur Coat (Sergio Muñoz) has been at the forefront of the electronic music scene for the past decade, steadily building his reputation as a producer, DJ, and label owner of Øddity Records. Based in Barcelona, he has established himself as a true artist with a passion for innovation, constantly pushing his personal musical vision forward, which can be seen in his album 'Polyphony'. Beyond all of this, he is a food lover and, in his travels touring around the world, he has gained a fascinating perspective on the world of cuisine.

In our conversation, we talked about the similarities of being a DJ and being a chef, how he approaches food during touring, the evolution of the food scene in Barcelona, his new tattoo and the beauty of empanadas.

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Episode 4: Elad Zvi

Elad Zvi is the Co-Founder of Bar Lab Consulting and former Managing Partner of the globally acclaimed Broken Shaker in Miami Beach. With his business partner, Gabe Orta, Elad has re-energized the hospitality scene. Since launching the Broken Shaker in 2012, Bar Lab has opened a series of award-winning venues across major cities including Miami, New York, Los Angeles and Chicago. Broken Shaker has earned international recognition, currently ranking number 14 on the prestigious list of the World's Best Bars.

In our conversation we talked about how Elad fell in love in New York City, how he joined the mixology world, the story of how Broken Shaker was created and the encounter with a stranger outside of the Plaza Hotel that changed his life. 

¡Thanks, Elad for coming to One of Each!

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Content & Community by Pedro Graterol  

Production Assistance by Katherine Miranda

Short form video edition by Ricardo Carmona 

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Episode 3: Federico Iossa

Federico Iossa is the founder of Delray Watch Supply, which has quickly become one of the most-visited online watch dealers in the U.S., and the host of the popular YouTube channel, Federico Talks Watches. With deep expertise in the global watch market, Federico has built a strong reputation for his knowledge of luxury timepieces, which is amplified by his previous work with world renowned luxury brands. Furthermore, Federico is passionate about food and fine dining and has shared many meals with Nidal.

In our episode we talked about the importance of consistency, the different street food scenes around the world, what hot dogs are like in Maracaibo, how he started his YouTube channel and the one time he and Nidal owned a burger pop-up concept.

¡Thanks, Federico for coming to One of Each!

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Episode 2: Diego Oka

Diego Oka is the executive chef at La Mar Miami, a restaurant that brings the rich flavors and culture of Peru to a global audience. With a career that spans over two decades, Diego has honed his craft across several countries, blending his Japanese heritage with the diverse culinary traditions of his native Lima, and the influence of his work in Mexico and Colombia. From an early start at the world-renowned Astrid & Gaston to leading kitchens in multiple La Mar locations, Diego’s journey reflects a deep commitment to authenticity and an embrace of the multidisciplinary nature of the world of food and provides the key ingredients for a great episode of the show.

In our conversation, Diego talked about how he discovered his passion for food, the influence of his family, how he rose through the ranks of the world of Peruvian cuisine, and the importance of perseverance and a positive attitude when creating high-performing teams.

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Episode 1: Ryan King

Ryan King is the founder of Rooted Agency, a communications consulting agency for chefs and restaurants, and former editor at Fine Dining Lovers, an online magazine that explores the intersections of politics, society, culture, and entertainment through the lens of food. With over 10 years of experience in digital media, television, radio, and social media management, Ryan has built a career that ranges from being a BBC-trained journalist, an accomplished marketing creative and the leader of a global team of writers. All of this, in addition to his wealth of expertise in the world of food, restaurants, and chefs, makes them a key voice in culinary journalism.

In our conversation, Ryan shared how he met Nidal, his origins in the world of food writing, the idea of the table being the stage of life, his participation in a Michelin rally, the one time a famous restaurant dropped the entirety of a perfectly cooked pork and the secret for the best Venezuelan cachitos.

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Executive producers Nidal Barake, Adrián Salas & Oswaldo Graziani

Content & community by Pedro Graterol

Production assistance by Katherine Miranda