Season two begins with a bang! We get the first interview with Eric Matthews, since his Chapter One departure. We get the exclusive reveal of Eric's exciting plans for the future, discuss Alain Passard back rubs and get a little bit giddy for Taste Of Dublin.

Allta has been one of the leading lights in adapting their business over the pandemic, with set menus from the restaurant transitioning into The Allta Box. These boxes sell out each week (sometimes in mere minutes) and the opening of Allta Bakery every Saturday, now has people queuing for over an hour to get their hands on some delicious doughnuts & their famous Shiitake Miso Butter. Niall tells his story from becoming a butcher, to opening one Dublin's favourite restaurants.

This week, Chris and Marcus talk to Aoife Noonan, who is undoubtedly one of the best known and most successful pastry chefs in Ireland, about her origins, what it's like to work at a two star Michelin level and the series of happy accidents that brought her to where she is today.

For a young chef, Mark Moriarty has done it all. Being named World Young Chef of the Year in 2015 launched a career cooking around the world. Back home he can be found in 2 Michelin Star Restaurant The Greenhouse or catch him on one of his two (yes 2!) RTE shows, Cook in & Beyond The Menu. A chat about the direction of Irish food with one of the guys shaping how we eat.

Nico Reynolds is a name you will be hearing more and more of over the coming year. Chris & Marcus are delighted to have Nico in studio as he talks about his Irish and Jamaican heritage, his 7 years in Argentina and his appearance on F***, that's delicious with Action Bronson.

The Big Grill is Europe's biggest BBQ festival and one of the highlights of the Irish summer. Meet founder & curator Andy Noonan and learn what BBQ really is. Chris & Marcus take a dive into the world of smoking and grilling with the man behind the festival, as well as restaurants Fowl Play & Baste.

We chat everything seafood with Failte Ireland food champion, Niall Sabongi. Klaw, The Salty Buoy, Sustainable Seafood Ireland and the soon to be launched Saltwater Grocery are just some of the projects this chef, restaurateur and fishmonger overseas! A man on a mission, to change the way Ireland eats fish!

From humble beginnings of a Temple Bar deli counter, to one of Ireland's most popular restaurants. Luca De Marzio is an inspiring example of taking chances and hard work. Champagne, pasta and a whole lot of laughing as we chat to Mr Rosa Madre himself.

Niall Breslin is a man with a CV unlike many others. Not many can call themselves a former  professional athlete and  musician, never mind best selling author and now part of Ireland's Podcasting elite. A chat about food and mindfulness with Bressie.

Irish Radio's No.1 played song of the year, multiple chart hits and sold out headline shows. Chris & Marcus talk festivals, fish fingers and all things food with Conor O'Donohoe & David Whelan of WILD YOUTH!