Kelsey Glasser got bit by the acting bug as a child. The Willamette Valley native headed to NYU for college, then to Hollywood to pursue a career in film and TV. To make ends meet, she started working in restaurants and found herself at José Andrés’ Bazaar. As she learned about winemakers and their stories, she found herself falling in love with the world of wine. In time, she became a sommelier and headed to Portland, Oregon, to open a wine shop with her then-partner. That led to the 2018 opening of Arden, a full-service restaurant that tested her mettle as a small business owner and restaurateur. Today, Arden is known for its seasonal menu, smart wine list, and welcoming vibes. 

Today, Kelsey is a leader in Portland’s vibrant dining scene, host of the Her Way podcast, and creator of the Seven Day Sommelier virtual classes. She’s also busy developing a wine and travel TV show. She joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about the twists and turns of her career, the lessons she’s learned in hospitality, and why wine is her favorite story to tell.

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We’re serving up another delicious helping of our Sexy Italian Summer miniseries, and today’s guest is Angie Rito, the culinary force behind two of New York City’s hottest Italian-American restaurants, Don Angie and San Sabino. Angie and her husband Scott have reimagined beloved red sauce classics with bold, modern twists—think their famous pinwheel lasagna and bright chrysanthemum salad. She’s also the co-author of “Italian American: Red Sauce Classics and New Essentials,” a joyful ode to the food she loves. 

Angie joins host Kerry Diamond to share what she’s eating and drinking this summer, her must-have fridge staples for living (and eating) like an Italian, and the story behind San Sabino’s cameo in Sarah Jessica Parker’s “And Just Like That.”

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Chef and restaurateur Sohui Kim wears many hats—co-owner of two beloved Brooklyn spots, cookbook author, community builder, and mom. At Insa, she serves up Korean BBQ and karaoke with a side of joy. At Gage & Tollner, she honors the storied history of the legendary dining room once graced by the great Edna Lewis (catch Edna’s niece, Nina Williams-Mbengue, on Radio Cherry Bombe here, and tune into “Finding Edna Lewis” historian Deb Freeman’s episode here). Sohui joined host Kerry Diamond to talk about preserving culinary legacies, balancing creativity with care, and the wisdom she’s gained from her journey in food. Whether you’re a longtime fan or meeting her for the first time, you’ll be inspired by Sohui’s heart, humor, and vision.

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We’re kicking off our Sexy Italian Summer miniseries with J.J. Martin, the California-born, Milan-based founder, Creative Director, and Chief Spiritual Officer of La DoubleJ, the maximalist fashion and lifestyle brand celebrated for its bold vintage prints, spiritual energy, and Italian craftsmanship. J.J. is also the author of “Mamma Milano: Lessons from the Motherland.”

J.J. joins host Kerry Diamond to share her journey from Harper’s Bazaar editor to creative force in Milan, her favorite spots and foods in Italy, the inspiration behind her brand’s summer collection, and more. From what she’s eating and drinking to how she built her beloved brand, J.J. brings all the color, style, and la dolce vita vibes.

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If you’re agonizing over a big life decision, Chef Tracy has a simple solution for you. Flip a coin. It sounds crazy, but that’s exactly what she and her husband, Arjav Ezekiel, did when they couldn’t decide where to move. Start their future together in Portland, Oregon, where Arjav was from? Or move to bustling Austin? They tossed a quarter in the air and let fate decide. 

“Tails, it’s Texas” prevailed. Today, their restaurant, Birdie’s, is one of the most celebrated eateries in the city, the state, and beyond. Fans love the food and drink, the counter-service vibe, and the warm hospitality. (Arjav recently won a James Beard for being a great beverage pro. Congrats, Arjav!) But Birdie’s is also admired for its enlightened employee practices, like paid vacation, maternity leave, and health insurance. It’s one of the reasons Tracy was named to our first-ever Cherry Bombe Power List. 

Tracy joined me from Austin for this episode to chat about her life and career, from working for Danny Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality Group to cheffing through IVF and a tough pregnancy, and her love of fingerling potatoes. Do all chefs love potatoes? I think so. 

Tracy’s an inspiring human, and I’m so happy to have her back on the show. Give a listen, and, of course, if you find yourself in Austin, go visit Birdie’s. 

–Host Kerry Diamond

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Hey, listeners! Somewhere in my notes app is a list of people I’d like to interview for the podcast, and today I get to cross off one of those names–Youngmi Mayer. I’ve wanted to talk to Youngmi ever since I read her memoir, “I’m Laughing Because I’m Crying,” which I picked up after seeing her perform a stand-up routine at the Bell House in Brooklyn earlier this year as part of an abortion rights fundraiser hosted by Padma Lakshmi. Youngmi’s set was heavy on audience participation and she somehow got three white guys to join her onstage for a bit about DEI. (Yes, Youngmi somehow made DEI funny.) I left thinking she was as subversive as she was brilliant. 

Fast forward to the book. This was a story about family, generational trauma, racial identity, and one very complicated restaurant business. (Youngmi was a key player in the history of Mission Chinese Food.) The book title starts to make sense early on. 

Youngmi joins me to talk about all of this. We also chat about the Slutty Cheff, “The Bear,” her one-woman show at Joe’s Pub, and lots more. Thanks in advance for listening to the show and obviously, pick up Youngmi’s book. Let me know what you think. 

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Hi, listeners! Host Kerry Diamond here. Welcome to the show notes, and thank you for listening. If no one has told you lately, you clearly have great taste in podcasts. Today’s guest is Substack queen, bestselling author & boy mom Caroline Chambers recorded live at Jubilee NYC, Cherry Bombe’s annual conference. (Curious about Jubilee? Join us at the upcoming Jubilee in L.A.)

My favorite thing about Caroline? She doesn’t gatekeep. I’ve interviewed her a few times now, and she is always happy to spill all the details regarding her Substack and how she wound up with the NUMBER ONE SUBSTACK IN FOOD AND DRINK. Amazing. Here’s the leaderboard if you need proof. (For Caroline’s Substack success step-by-step, check out our pod from last year.) She also talks about being rejected by all the cookbook editors when shopping the proposal for “What to Cook When You Don’t Feel Like Cooking,” which, of course, went on to be a major hit. That must have felt nice when the book made The New York Times bestseller list. (Cue the “Pretty Woman” big mistake scene.) 

Few more things. Thanks to Michelladonna of “Shop Cats” (happy belated birthday, M!) and Alice Ma of Mad Realities for introducing Caroline at Jubilee. Big thanks to Square for supporting our show and taking care of so many small businesses. Check out what they’re up to at square.com/big. And go visit Este Restaurant if you’re in Austin. 

Lastly, congrats to Caroline and her hubby on their new baby–their fourth boy! So many boys. 

If you have a Substack, I want to know about it. Email us at [email protected] and put something funny in the subject line so we have no choice but to open your email. 

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Feminist icon Gloria Steinem was the keynote speaker at our Jubilee conference held in New York City this past April. An inspiration to millions of women around the world for her trailblazing work, writings, and protesting, Gloria was interviewed by her longtime collaborator Amy Richards. They discussed everything from the need for community to the current President to Gloria’s goal of living past 100. While Gloria is not a foodie, as Amy pointed out, she did contribute to the food world during her time supporting farmworker activist Cesar Chavez and through her work to end gender discrimination in prominent restaurants. Gloria and Amy were introduced by author and activist Padma Lakshmi and her daughter, Krishna Lakshmi-Dell. 

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In honor of The Bear Season 4 dropping in June, we’re re-airing our interview from 2023 with actor Liza Colón-Zayas. Liza plays Tina, the tough on the outside, soft on the inside cook, dealing with change and grief, and learning to find joy in the small moments. She joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about her career, her perseverance, and what The Bear has meant to her. 

If you missed our previous best-of The Bear episodes with Jeremy Allen White and Courtney Storer, be sure to check them out. 

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For today’s episode of Radio Cherry Bombe, we are airing an episode of She’s My Cherry Pie, The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network’s baking show. Host Jessie Sheehan is joined by Bobbie Lloyd, the CEO and Chief Baking Officer of the legendary Magnolia Bakery in New York City. Bobbie is also a cookbook author, and her latest book, “The Magnolia Bakery Handbook Vol. 2: Icebox Desserts,” was released earlier this year.  

Bobbie shares the origin story of the bakery and how it became a global dessert empire, including how the show “Sex and the City” turned it from a local cupcake shop to an international sensation. Bobbie also walks us through the recipe for Magnolia’s famous banana pudding—yes!—the recipe everyone can’t get enough of. 

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