Restaurant Magic's Podcast

We interview Mrs. Clemmons (Lydia Senior) of The Clemmons Family Farm in Charlotte, Vermont.  It's ​one of the largest African-American-owned historic farms in Vermont. Treat yourself to a wealth of knowledge.  The Farm is one of the twenty-two landmark museums, cultural sites and historic markers on the State of Vermont's African-American Heritage Trail.

Culinary artist, Eloy Guzman of The Clemmons Family Farm offers insightful and delicious information on the secrets to his success in the kitchen and where he learned his phenomenal cooking skills and fantastic dance moves.

"First you rave, then you crave!" It's one of the hottest and delicious Peruvian chicken restaurants taking the U.S. by storm.  Catering manager, Ashlyn discusses her successful journey with Viva Chicken and how their authentic Peruvian dishes keep customers coming back for more.

Owner of Beyu Caffe (pronounced be-you), Dorian Bolden explains his entrepreneurial concept for one of the hottest spots in downtown Durham, North Carolina.  Beyu Caffee is a combination of business models - coffee shop, restaurant, and bar bringing the best experience and food to customers!

Husband and wife team, Jerome and Briana Smallwood explain how their dream of opening a restaurant turned into a reality.  Vivian's Soul Food motto is "Food for the Soul".  Take a listen on how this family owned restaurant is bringing the soul food flavor and love to Cedar Rapids!  An awesome story on how hard work truly pays off!

Chef Corey and his wife Loniesha are cooking exquisite seafood dishes that are OFF THE HOOK! Chef Corey has been featured on the Food Network, his wife, Loniesha takes time to explain how they got from a food truck to owning two highly successful restaurants.  And she shares intel on their top secret dessert: Kool-Aid Pickles! Yummmy!

Continuing with their cooking adventure with Chef Teresa Fox, The Hotness and Sweetly have fun with hands on cooking at The Midway Community Kitchen during Latin night.  Of course, Sweetly does all the cooking and The Hotness does all the eating!  Great learning, awesome fun, and find out how Sweetly makes the vegetables "sweat."

Midway Community Kitchen is a place where people come to learn all about food.  This fabulous place offers wonderful cooking classes and fantastic food experiences.  Executive Chef and Culinary Food Instructor, Teresa Fox, reflects on what it takes to follow your passion and how she became a renowned chef in North Carolina.  And Chef Fox explains what is a Sommelier (hint) it's all about the wine!

Chef Tai is a true chef and restaurant entrepreneur.  He shares how he learned his awesome culinary skills from his beloved Grandmother and brings cutting edge food bar concepts to all his restaurants.  His knowledge is quite inspiring for those interested in opening their own restaurants.  Hartford, Connecticut has it going on with Chef Tai on the scene!