On today’s episode of Radio Cherry Bombe, host Kerry Diamond is joined by Ali Dillon and Somsack Sikhounmuong of Alex Mill, the brand known for its effortlessly cool and well-crafted essentials. The company recently opened a shop in Rockefeller Center, right across from Newsstand Studios, where Cherry Bombe is recorded each week. 

Ali, the president of Alex Mill, and Somsack, the creative director, talk about the restaurants they love, the importance of office lunch culture, and the lessons all entrepreneurs can take from their approach to merchandising, design, and brand building.

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More on Alex Mill: Instagram, website
More on Kerry: Instagram

Deb Freeman, food anthropologist, culinary writer & historian, joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about “Finding Edna Lewis,” the PBS documentary she created to celebrate the pioneering culinary icon. 

Deb joins host Kerry Diamond to share her experiences researching Edna’s remarkable contributions to American culinary culture, the challenges of bringing this project to life, the significance of preserving Black food traditions, and the lessons we can all learn from Edna’s enduring philosophy of seasonal cooking and community.

“Finding Edna Lewis” debuts February 18th on PBS.

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More on Deb: Instagram, website, “Finding Edna Lewis”
More on Kerry: Instagram

Today’s guest is Ali Dunworth, food writer and author of “A Compendium of Irish Pints: The Culture, Customs and Craic.” Ali joins host Kerry Diamond from Dublin to talk about Irish pints, pubs, drinking etiquette, and the lo & no movement. Ali also explains why the patron saint of beer, St. Brigid, has a bank holiday dedicated to her in Ireland. 

Lastly, they cover the Gaelic cultural revolution that has those in America and beyond captivated by Irish actors, musicians, authors, TV shows, and even Irish butter.

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More on Ali: Instagram, “A Compendium of Irish Pints", 20 Of The Best Pubs Around Ireland For A Pint And A Toastie

More on Kerry: 

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Katie Button is the renowned Asheville chef and co-founder of Cúrate restaurant. After Hurricane Helene devastated the Asheville region last September, the beloved North Carolina town faced unimaginable challenges — from prolonged water shortages to a near-total halt in tourism.

Katie joins host Kerry Diamond to share how the community is rebuilding, the resilience of the local restaurant scene, and how her businesses are faring. She offers heartfelt insights on the recovery efforts and what listeners can do to support Asheville's revival.

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More on Chef Katie: Instagram, website,  "Cúrate" Cookbook
More on Kerry: Instagram

Barbara Costello–better known as Brunch with Babs–has captured millions of hearts with her comforting advice, classic recipes, and wise life lessons, and now she’s here to share her journey from retired preschool teacher to viral sensation.

Babs joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about her second act, her upcoming second cookbook, family traditions, and more. Plus, Babs opens up about embracing new opportunities later in life and why it’s never too late to follow your passion.

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More on Barbara: Instagram, TikTok, "Every Day with Babs" cookbook
More on Kerry: Instagram

Live from Cherry Bombe’s first-ever Jubilee Wine Country at the Solage Napa Valley resort this past October: Amelia Morán Ceja, president of Ceja Vineyards. 

Amelia is interviewed by Maryam Ahmed, founder of Maryam + Company. The two talk about Amelia’s trailblazing efforts as the first Mexican woman to be elected president of a winery, having her wines served at the White House, and much more.

Thank you to Kerrygold, San Pellegrino, California Grown, California Walnuts, and California Prunes for supporting Jubilee Wine Country. 

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More on Amelia: Instagram, Ceja Vineyards
More on Maryam: Instagram, Maryam + Company
More on Kerry: Instagram

Live from Cherry Bombe’s first-ever Jubilee Wine Country at the Solage Napa Valley resort this past October: Jen Pelka, founder of Une Femme Wines. Jen talks all about setting goals and taking your dreams to the next level – in her case, outer space!

Then, host Kerry Diamond is joined by Tanya Holland on stage at Jubilee Wine Country. Tanya is a chef, restaurateur, author, and culinary ambassador. The duo talks about her love of California, exciting international endeavors, and her amazing career. 

Thank you to Kerrygold, San Pellegrino, California Grown, California Walnuts, and California Prunes for supporting Jubilee Wine Country. 

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More on Jen: Instagram, Une Femme Wines
More on Tanya: Instagram, website
More on Kerry: Instagram

Live from Cherry Bombe’s first-ever Jubilee Wine Country at the Solage Napa Valley resort this past October: Jeni Britton, founder of Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams.

Jeni is interviewed by Amy Guittard, CMO of Guittard Chocolate Company, on stage at Jubilee Wine Country to talk about her connection to nature, her entrepreneurial spirit, new projects, and why she took a step back from running her namesake ice cream company. 

Thank you to Kerrygold, San Pellegrino, California Grown, California Walnuts, and California Prunes for supporting Jubilee Wine Country. 

For Jubilee 2025 Early Bird tickets, click here. 

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More on Jeni: Instagram, Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams, Floura & Co
More on Amy: Instagram, Guittard Chocolate Company
More on Kerry: Instagram

Live from Cherry Bombe’s first-ever Jubilee Wine Country at the Solage Napa Valley resort this past October: Dominique Crenn, the chef, author, humanitarian, and absolute life force. She was also the cover star of Cherry Bombe’s Paris issue earlier this year. 

Dominique joins host Kerry Diamond on stage at Jubilee Wine Country to talk about her journey to becoming one of the most important female chefs in the world, why she won’t take “no” for an answer, her breast cancer diagnosis, learning about her adoption story in France, and much more. 

Thank you to Kerrygold, San Pellegrino, California Grown, California Walnuts, and California Prunes for supporting Jubilee Wine Country. 

For Jubilee 2025 Early Bird tickets, click here. 

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More on Dominique: Instagram, Atelier Crenn, Cherry Bombe Paris issue
More on Kerry: Instagram

Over the next few weeks, we will be releasing recordings from Cherry Bombe’s first-ever Jubilee Wine Country at the Solage Napa Valley resort this past October. First up is Robin McBride, co-founder of McBride Sisters, the largest Black-owned and women-founded wine company in the United States, with brands like Black Girl Magic Wines and She Can Wines.  

Robin joins host Kerry Diamond on stage at Jubilee Wine Country to talk about her incredible personal story of meeting her sister Andrea at the age of 25 and deciding to go into business together and build something transformational. 

Thank you to Kerrygold, San Pellegrino, California Grown, California Walnuts, and California Prunes for supporting Jubilee Wine Country. 

For Jubilee 2025 Early Bird tickets, click here. 

Visit cherrybombe.com for subscriptions and show transcripts. 

More on Robin: Instagram, website
More on Kerry: Instagram