Karen is a mother, wife, chef, restaurateur and entrepreneur. You may know her from Beat Bobby Flay, Top Chef, Tournament of Champions, or from her fabulous Boston restaurants.

In this episode, we talk about her upbringing in New Jersey, her days as a baby model (and what those earnings eventually paid for), and growing up as a theater kid competing in oratorical contests. She shares her self-proclaimed nerdy side and opens up about her long journey to motherhood. We also dive into her culinary career, from her first diner job at 17 to earning Michelin Bib Gourmand awards for two of her restaurants and even finding a new hobby at 47 years old.

Show Notes: 

Original music by⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Colin Killalea ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠&⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Curtis Fye⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Podcast logo by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Moochie Creative⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

More on Karen ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@chefkarenakunowicz

More on Lindsay ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@table5pod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@lululuttrell⁠⁠

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Ayesha is an incredible chef, a powerhouse restaurateur, and a fierce culinary competitor. In this episode, we talk about what it was like for her growing up in Brooklyn and how her Indonesian and Italian roots shaped who she is. We get into how she went from wanting to be a lawyer her whole life to becoming a chef—plus her latest adventure as one of Bobby Flay’s Titans on Bobby’s Triple Threat. She shares some hilarious stories from her childhood and lets us in on what she’s excited to conquer next.

Show Notes: 

Original music by⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Colin Killalea ⁠⁠⁠⁠&⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Curtis Fye⁠⁠⁠⁠

Podcast logo by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Moochie Creative⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

More on Ayesha ⁠⁠⁠⁠@ayesha_rare

More on Lindsay ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@table5pod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@lululuttrell⁠

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Beau is a husband, father, chef and mentor. You may know him from Iron Chef America, Guy's Grocery Games and Worst Cooks in America. In this episode, we talk about his upbringing across Maine, Massachusetts, and Canada, and hear about his journey from his first restaurant job as a teenager to competing in culinary competitions. He shares how mentorship shaped his path and how he pays it forward today. We also explore food as the great connector and the traditions he’s built in his kitchens over the years.

Show Notes: 

Original music by ⁠⁠⁠Colin Killalea ⁠⁠⁠& ⁠⁠⁠Curtis Fye⁠⁠⁠

Podcast logo by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Moochie Creative⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

More on Beau ⁠⁠⁠@chefbeaumac

More on Lindsay ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@table5pod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@lululuttrell

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Nini is a chef, cookbook author, culinary instructor and fierce competitor. You may know her from Top Chef, Tournament of Champions and Last Bite Hotel. In this episode, we discuss her deep love for New Orleans, her first trip to Vietnam and how it shifted her perspective, and her journey from earning a Marketing degree to ultimately pursuing her true passion for cooking. She shares stories from her time working in some of New York’s most renowned kitchens, including Daniel, Le Bernardin, and Eleven Madison Park. She opens up about losing her brother, the path her grief has taken, and how that loss inspired her to fully maximize the joy in life.

Show Notes: 

Original music by Colin Killalea & Curtis Fye

Edited by: Susan Kemp

Podcast logo by: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Moochie Creative⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

More on Nini: ⁠@chefnininguyen

More on Lindsay: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@table5pod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@lululuttrell

Christian is a a husband, father, chef, restaurateur, and now a cookbook author. We talk about his upbringing in the Bronx and summers spent with family in Italy. He shares memories of watching Great Chefs on PBS and how he talked his way into his very first restaurant job. We dive into his time on Chopped, The Kitchen, and Food Network Star , and how a pivot into content creation took on a life of its own. He opens up about the highs, the lows, and the journey to living fully and unapologetically as himself.

Show Notes: 

Original music by Colin Killalea & Curtis Fye

Edited by: Susan Kemp

Podcast logo by: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Moochie Creative⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

More on Christian: @christianpetroni

More on Lindsay: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@table5pod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@lululuttrell

Chef Kevin Lee is a husband, father, chef and restaurateur. We discuss the challenges of growing up between Korea and the U.S. He shares the struggle of finding his path, the life-changing moment that turned everything around, and what it felt like to go head-to-head with, and beat, some of the culinary world’s toughest competitors. He opens up about losing his confidence as a chef, how he reclaimed it, and the deep gratitude he feels for the life he's built today. Please enjoy my conversation with Kevin Lee.

In this episode, host Lindsay Luttrell welcomes back Mei Lin—chef, restaurateur, TV personality, and culinary competitor. Mei takes us through her festive New Year’s Eve spread and reveals her go-to dishes for New Year’s Day. She shares her love for caviar, why the French 75 is her cocktail of choice, and her top hosting tips. Mei also dives into the traditions of Chinese New Year (or Lunar New Year), and how she celebrates with a giant dumpling party. Tune in for a lively conversation on food, tradition, and the joy of celebrating​. 

Show Notes: 

Original music by Colin Killalea & Curtis Fye

Edited by: Susan Kemp

Podcast logo by: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Moochie Creative⁠⁠⁠⁠

More on Mei: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@meilin21

More on Lindsay: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@table5pod⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠@lululuttrell

In this episode, host Lindsay Luttrell is joined by Carlos Anthony—husband, chef, culinary competitor, and TV personality. Carlos opens up about his exciting plans to host both Christmas Dinner and a New Year’s Eve celebration at his new restaurant in Oregon. He reminisces about holiday traditions from his childhood, like making tamales with his aunties, and reveals the new traditions he’s creating with his wife. He even has a pro tip for tamale making and how to enjoy the holidays as the host. Tune in for a fun chat about nostalgic foods and traditions, festive celebrations and his thoughts on Christmas lights!

Show Notes: 

Original music by Colin Killalea & Curtis Fye

Edited by: Susan Kemp

Podcast logo by: ⁠⁠⁠Moochie Creative⁠⁠⁠

More on Carlos: ⁠⁠⁠@chefcarlosanthony

More on Lindsay: ⁠⁠⁠@table5pod⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠@lululuttrell

In this episode, host Lindsay Luttrell welcomes back Antonia Lofaso—mom, celebrity chef, restaurateur, cookbook author, and TV personality. Antonia shares her festive traditions, from her annual Christmas Eve Feast of the Seven Fishes to her Hanukkah celebrations, and her cozy Christmas morning breakfast in pajamas. She offers valuable tips for hosting the perfect holiday party so you can truly enjoy it! From planning delicious me​nus to keeping community and family at the heart of the season with fun games, music, and activities​. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about food, family, and the joy of hosting the holidays​!

Show Notes: 

Original music by Colin Killalea & Curtis Fye

Edited by: Susan Kemp

Podcast logo by: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Moochie Creative⁠⁠⁠⁠

More on Antonia  ⁠⁠@chefantonia

More on Lindsay ⁠⁠@table5pod⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠@lululuttrell

In this episode, host Lindsay Luttrell welcomes back Catherine McCord — wife, mother, cookbook author, and TV personality. Catherine is celebrating it all this season! She shares her family’s potluck Thanksgiving plans, the story behind her annual Latke Party to ring in Hanukkah, and reveals the special traditions that make their Christmas unforgettable. We dive into the must-have dishes on her holiday table, her expert tips for making the perfect latke, and a clever hosting hack you won’t want to miss. Tune in for a fun conversation about food, family, and the cherished traditions that make their holidays so bright.

Show Notes: 

Original music by Colin Killalea & Curtis Fye

Edited by Susan Kemp

Podcast logo by ⁠Moochie Creative⁠

Follow Catherine ⁠@weelicious⁠ 

Follow Lindsay ⁠@table5pod⁠ & ⁠@lululuttrell