Chef's PSA
By Chef’s PSA Media • André Natera
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Episodes: 181
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Chef’s PSA with André Natera gives chefs direct, practical insight into the real industry. Each episode breaks down how chefs are evaluated, how kitchens actually run, and what separates strong cooks from everyone else. Conversations with top chefs, operators, and leaders reveal the standards, pressure, discipline, and execution required to build a serious culinary career. Weekly episodes for chefs who want to stay sharp.
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Knife Maintenance, Sharpening & Blade Selection for Chefs Ep. 181
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Dec 05, 2025 |
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From Italy to Omaha: Chef Benjamin Maides on Craft, Farming & Tasting Menus Ep. 180
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Nov 29, 2025 |
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Amanda Rockman on the Real Pastry Chef Life: Pressure, Craft, and Survival Ep. 179
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Nov 21, 2025 |
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Behind the Scenes with Legendary Chefs: Lessons from Ducasse, Gras & Splichal with Andrew Turner Ep. 178
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Nov 15, 2025 |
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Ron McKinlay on Pop-Ups, Pressure & Mental Health Ep. 177
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Nov 07, 2025 |
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Thriving in Hell’s Kitchen with Chef James Avery : Ep 176
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Oct 31, 2025 |
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Chef Adrienne Cheatham on Authenticity, Top Chef & Kitchen Leadership | Ep. 175
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Oct 25, 2025 |
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Chef Life: Surviving the Kitchen Chaos with Eduardo & Elizabeth Espiritu
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Oct 17, 2025 |
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Chef Thomas Bille: From Garden to James Beard Glory | Episode 173
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Oct 11, 2025 |
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Culinary Philosophy and Precision Cooking with Chef David Breeden Ep. 172
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Oct 01, 2025 |
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Revolutionizing Texas BBQ: An Interview with Ali Clem of La Barbecue Ep. 171
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Sep 26, 2025 |
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Behind the Bar with Chad Solomon: Innovation, Cocktails & Insights Ep. 170
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Sep 20, 2025 |
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The Competitor’s Journey: Chef Patrick Mitchell on Competitions & Certification Ep. 169
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Sep 12, 2025 |
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Cannabis in the Kitchen: Travis Petersen& Dan Kennedy Ep. 168
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Sep 05, 2025 |
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Overcoming Adversity: Chef Eric LeVine's Story of Triumph Ep. 167
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Sep 01, 2025 |
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David Breeden: The Chef of Chefs | Ep.166
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Aug 29, 2025 |
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From Hip Hop to James Beard: The Nixta Story with Edgar Rico and Sara Mardanbigi Ep. 165
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Aug 13, 2025 |
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From Struggle to Success: Chef Kevin Fink’s Culinary Journey Ep. 164
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Aug 08, 2025 |
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Michelin Star Chef Phillip Frankland Lee: Battling Fancy Chef & Building Dream Restaurants Ep. 163
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Jul 31, 2025 |
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Chef Mike Diaz & Gabe Erales: Cooking, Mentorship, Mental Health Ep. 162
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Jul 23, 2025 |
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Chef Ashish Alfred Reveals Restaurant Reality Ep. 161
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Jul 19, 2025 |
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Chef Burnout & Kitchen Wellness: A Conversation with Harold Villarosa & Beto Ortiz Ep. 160
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Jul 10, 2025 |
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Top Chef's Jo Chan EXPOSES Kitchen Truths: Mentorship, Competition & More! Ep. 159
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Jul 06, 2025 |
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Do you love cooking… or do you love kitchens? Ep. 158
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Jun 29, 2025 |
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How AI Will Change Fine Dining Forever Ep. 157
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Jun 23, 2025 |
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Behind the Pass with Chef Casey Wall: Mistakes, Metrics & Mental Health Ep. 156
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Jun 21, 2025 |
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Chef Dan Kennedy Discusses Mental Health, Social Media, and Kitchen Culture | Chef's PSA Podcast Ep. 131
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Jun 20, 2025 |
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Chef Kyle Knall on Simplicity, Seasonality & Restaurant Culture Ep. 155
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Jun 09, 2025 |
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Aaron Bludorn & Allie Peña – Mentorship, Leadership & Kitchen Tools
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Jun 02, 2025 |
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Danny Kievit on Building a Private Chef Brand & Cooking for Celebs Ep. 153
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May 25, 2025 |
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Barclay Dodge & Heather Kunzer on Wild Ingredients & Kitchen Wisdom ep 152
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May 19, 2025 |
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Jakub Czyszczon on Pasta, Pressure & the Path to Greatness
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May 12, 2025 |
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Rogelio Garcia’s Culinary Journey—Guest Chef Tips, Napa Valley & Pebble Beach Ep. 150
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May 05, 2025 |
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How Mathew D. Peters Won Bocuse d’Or – Leadership, Fine Dining & Culinary Competition Insights Ep 149
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Apr 28, 2025 |
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Crafting Your Culinary Identity with Chef Anastacia Quiñones-Pittman EP. 148
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Apr 18, 2025 |
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Inside the Culinary World: Junior Borges on Opening a New Restaurant and Food Trends Ep. 147
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Apr 10, 2025 |
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The Hardest Part About Being a Chef—And Why No One Talks About It – Clip from Say Grace
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Apr 10, 2025 |
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Oseyo’s Chefs Laura Sawicki and Mike Diaz on Creativity, Business, and the Future of Dining | Ep 146
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Apr 04, 2025 |
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Inside the World of Next Level Chef with Iman Kawa | Ep. 145
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Mar 26, 2025 |
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Breaking Barbecue Barriers: Michelin Star Insights with Evan LeRoy | Ep 144
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Mar 22, 2025 |
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Mastering Hospitality with Birdie’s: An Exclusive Conversation with Tracy & Arjav Ep. 143
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Mar 15, 2025 |
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Family Meal: Chefs, Comedy, & The Future of the Industry Ep 142
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Mar 04, 2025 |
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Michelin-Star Chef Takeshi Nishikawa on Japanese Ice Cream & Culinary Artistry #141
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Mar 01, 2025 |
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Joshua Weissman How Food Media is Changing #140
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Feb 21, 2025 |
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Finding Balance: Chef & Owner Duo Sarah Heard and Nathan Lemley Ep 139
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Feb 15, 2025 |
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Cannabis Dining, Pop-Ups, and Culinary Innovation with The Nomad Cook Travis Petersen Ep. 137
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Feb 08, 2025 |
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Chef Bill Roll: Culinary School, Catering Business, and AI in Kitchens | Chef's PSA Podcast Ep. 136
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Feb 01, 2025 |
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Chef Paul Qui on Creativity, Industry Challenges, and Restaurant Empires | Ep. 135
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Jan 25, 2025 |
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Chef John Brand | Building a Successful Restaurant Ep. 134
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Jan 19, 2025 |
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Chef Tavel Bristol-Joseph on Mental Health & Culinary Innovation | Chef's PSA Podcast Ep 133
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Jan 11, 2025 |
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2025 Culinary Trends & Predictions | Chef's PSA Podcast Ep. 132
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Jan 04, 2025 |
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David Sucio | Michelin Stars, Chef Stories, and the Culinary Journey | Chef's PSA x Sucio Talks Special Episode 130
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Dec 21, 2024 |
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How to be the Most Useful and Loved Person in the Kitchen | Chef's PSA Podcast Ep. 129
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Dec 16, 2024 |
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Rogelio Garcia: Cookbooks, Michelin, Mexican Food and MMA | Chef's PSA Podcast Ep. 122
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Dec 16, 2024 |
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Chef Harold Villarosa: Filipino Cuisine, High-Efficiency Kitchens, and Culinary Insights | Chef's PSA Podcast Ep. 128
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Dec 07, 2024 |
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Texas Chef Roundtable: Michelin Stars & BBQ Triumphs | Chef's PSA Podcast Ep. 127
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Nov 30, 2024 |
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Brent Weathers: Fancy Chef, Super Heros, Saving the Industry | Chef's PSA Podcast Ep. 126
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Nov 23, 2024 |
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Inside the James Beard Awards Process: Elizabeth Falkner and Dawn Padmore | Chef's PSA Podcast Ep. 125
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Nov 16, 2024 |
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Junior Borges: Food Critics, Brazilian Food, Mentoring Chefs, Restaurant Awards | Chef's PSA Podcast Ep. 124
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Nov 15, 2024 |
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Unwritten Rules of the Kitchen: What Culinary School Doesn't Teach You | Chef's PSA Podcast Ep. 123
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Nov 02, 2024 |
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Taking Over a Hostile Kitchen | Chef's PSA Podcast Ep. 121
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Oct 20, 2024 |
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Fermin Nunez | The Bear, Running Multiple Restaurants, Origin Stories : PSA Podcast 120
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Oct 13, 2024 |
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A Day in the Life of an Executive Chef: Insights and Stories | Episode 119
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Oct 05, 2024 |
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Philip Speer: Culinary Evolution, Texas Michelin Guide & Iconic Dishes | Chef's PSA Podcast Ep. 118
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Sep 28, 2024 |
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Avoid Leadership Self-Sabotage in the Kitchen | Chef's PSA Podcast ep. 117
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Sep 21, 2024 |
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John Tesar: Working with Anthony Bourdain, Stars, Tweets, Restaurant Empires | Chef's PSA Podcast Ep. 116
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Sep 14, 2024 |
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Chef Secret Societies, Are You In? | Chef's PSA Podcast Ep. 115
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Sep 08, 2024 |
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Chef Robert Sulatycky: Bocuse d' or, Mentoring, Coaching, Attention to Detail | Episode 114
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Aug 31, 2024 |
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The Life of a Chef, The Hidden Costs | Chef's PSA Podcast Ep. 113
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Aug 24, 2024 |
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Culinary Student Panel: Real Stories from Aspiring Chefs | Chef's PSA Podcast Ep. 112
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Aug 17, 2024 |
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Food Critics, Inspectors & Michelin Guide in Texas | Chef's PSA Podcast Ep 111
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Aug 10, 2024 |
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Rico & Diego from Mixtli: Mexican Cuisine, Restaurant Failures, Michelin Stars Ep. 110
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Aug 03, 2024 |
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Don't Make These 10 Mistakes on Your First Day in the Kitchen Ep. 109
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Jul 27, 2024 |
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Going from Restaurants to Private Catering with Jakub Czysczcon| Chef's PSA Podcast Ep. 108
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Jul 20, 2024 |
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Chef's Lessons in Leadership | Chef's PSA Podcast Ep. 107
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Jul 13, 2024 |
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The Art of Fine Dining: Alex Gonzalez's Service Secrets | Chef's PSA Podcast Ep. 106
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Jul 06, 2024 |
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Messy Kitchen, Messy Food Ep 105
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Jun 30, 2024 |
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Top Chef 18 Winner Gabe Erales Restaurant Success, Mexican Cuisine, and Culinary Mentorship Ep 104
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Jun 22, 2024 |
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Top Mistakes Holding You Back in Your Culinary Career Ep. 103
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Jun 16, 2024 |
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Inside The Cookie Jar: Lorin Peters Secrets To Success Ep. 102
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Jun 08, 2024 |
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Applying Universal Laws in the Kitchen Ep. 101
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Jun 02, 2024 |
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Aaron Bludorn: Surviving Derecho, A Chef's Journey, Opening An Empire | Episode 100
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May 27, 2024 |
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The Importance of Seizing Opportunities Ep. 99
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May 19, 2024 |
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Pastry Chef Casey Doody: Career, Trends, and Mental Health in the Kitchen Ep. 98
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May 11, 2024 |
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What Makes Good Food? Ep 97
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May 05, 2024 |
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Navigating the Chaos of Bad Service Days in the Kitchen Ep. 96
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Apr 28, 2024 |
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The Last OG's in The Kitchen Ep. 95
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Apr 21, 2024 |
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Feeding the Senses: How Chefs Impact the Dining Experience Ep. 94
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Apr 14, 2024 |
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The Real Path to Becoming a Great Chef - No Shortcuts
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Apr 07, 2024 |
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Understanding Why People Leave Jobs in the Culinary Industry: Insights and Solutions Ep. 92
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Mar 31, 2024 |
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Special Chef's Leadership Interview Ep. 91
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Mar 24, 2024 |
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Best New Vs. Best Old Ep. 90
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Mar 16, 2024 |
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I Learned To Cook By Following The Seasons Ep. 89
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Mar 11, 2024 |
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The Chef's Dilemma: Balancing Passion and Profit Ep. 88
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Mar 03, 2024 |
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The Proper Thieves Podcast Reveal: Exclusive Chef Interview Ep. 87
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Feb 25, 2024 |
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Chefs Secret! Kitchen Tips and Tricks Ep. 86
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Feb 18, 2024 |
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How Chef’s Get Ready for Game Day! Ep. 85
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Feb 12, 2024 |
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The Angry Brunch: Chef's Rant Ep. 84
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Feb 04, 2024 |
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The Race to the Top: Exploring the Pitfalls of Fast Success Ep. 83
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Jan 29, 2024 |
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Menu Change 101: Critical Path to Menu Success Ep. 82
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Jan 21, 2024 |
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If You Compromise Your Standards You Fail Ep. 81
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Jan 14, 2024 |
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If You Want to Make Your Food Better Use Better Ingredients Ep. 80
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Jan 08, 2024 |
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Attention to Detail Ep. 79
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Dec 31, 2023 |
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2024 Food Industry Trends Ep. 78
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Dec 24, 2023 |
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No Matter How Well You Do Something Another Chef Thinks You're Wrong Ep. 77
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Dec 17, 2023 |
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How to Make Sure You Always Have a Great Service Ep. 76
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Dec 11, 2023 |
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Chefs, Robots, New Cooks and The Future Ep.75
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Dec 03, 2023 |
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Why Being a Chef is the Exception to the Rule Ep. 73
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Nov 26, 2023 |
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Kitchen Nightmares: Avoid These Red Flags at All Costs Ep. 74
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Nov 26, 2023 |
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The More Things Change the More They Remain the Same Ep. 72
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Nov 11, 2023 |
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Kitchen Street Cred Ep. 71
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Nov 05, 2023 |
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Correcting Course, Avoiding the Iceberg Ep. 70
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Oct 29, 2023 |
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The Times Are Changing, What Can We Learn from The Past Ep. 69
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Oct 22, 2023 |
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Getting Jobs, Leaving Jobs and Finding Your Career Path Ep. 68
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Oct 15, 2023 |
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Kitchen Rust Ep. 67
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Oct 08, 2023 |
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Is The Culinary Ship Sinking? Ep. 66
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Oct 01, 2023 |
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Finding Your Unique Style As A Chef Ep. 65
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Sep 23, 2023 |
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You're Only As Good As Your Last Meal Ep. 64
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Sep 17, 2023 |
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A Chef Can Cook, But A Cook Can't Chef Ep. 63
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Sep 10, 2023 |
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Basic Kitchen Etiquette Ep. 62
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Sep 03, 2023 |
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What Makes A Good Sous Chef? Ep. 61
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Aug 28, 2023 |
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Taking Over the World - One Restaurant at a Time Ep. 60
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Aug 19, 2023 |
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Chef's Playbook: Acing the Culinary Job Interview Ep. 59
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Aug 13, 2023 |
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Mastering Menus & the Creative Process Ep. 58
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Aug 06, 2023 |
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Food Cost Explained Pt. 3 Ep. 57
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Jul 30, 2023 |
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Food Costs Explained Part 2: The Formula Ep. 56
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Jul 23, 2023 |
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Food Cost Explained Part 1 : What is Money? Ep. 55
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Jul 16, 2023 |
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Culinary Mastery: Top 3 Technical Skills Every Chef Needs Ep. 54
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Jul 09, 2023 |
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The Hardest Kitchen Job I Had Ep. 53
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Jul 02, 2023 |
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If I Could Turn Back the Clock: Key Advice for Young Chefs from My Culinary Journey Ep. 52
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Jun 25, 2023 |
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Decoding Culinary Excellence: From Ingredients to Flavors Ep. 51
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Jun 18, 2023 |
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Sous Chef to Executive Chef: Navigating the Leap Ep. 50
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Jun 11, 2023 |
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Building a Kitchen Team Ep.49
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Jun 04, 2023 |
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My Kitchen Pet Peeves Ep. 48
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May 28, 2023 |
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Real Chef Consulting: Sales, Costs, and Quality Ep. 47
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May 21, 2023 |
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Why Chefs Need A Mentor Ep. 46
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May 13, 2023 |
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How to Accelerate Your Culinary Knowledge Ep. 45
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May 07, 2023 |
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Opening a Restaurant Part 2 Ep. 44
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May 03, 2023 |
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Opening a Restaurant Part 1 Ep. 43
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Apr 22, 2023 |
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The Curse of Marco Pierre White Ep. 42
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Apr 15, 2023 |
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The Kitchen 48 Laws of Power Part 4.
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Apr 08, 2023 |
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Part 3 The Kitchen 48 Laws of Power
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Apr 01, 2023 |
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Kitchen 48 Laws of Power: Part 2 | Chef's PSA Podcast
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Mar 26, 2023 |
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The Kitchen 48 Laws of Power Part 1
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Mar 19, 2023 |
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The Most Important Chef's PSAs Ep. 37
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Mar 12, 2023 |
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The Miracles of Modern Cooking Equipment Ep. 36
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Mar 05, 2023 |
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How to Negotiate Your Money! Ep. 35
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Feb 26, 2023 |
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Why Your Food Needs a Story Ep. 34
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Feb 19, 2023 |
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The Local Elephant in the Room Ep.33
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Feb 12, 2023 |
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Winter Q&A Pt 2 Ep. 32
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Feb 05, 2023 |
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Chef's PSA Q&A Winter 2023 Ep. 31
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Jan 29, 2023 |
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Selecting the Right Plates and Plating Ep.30
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Jan 22, 2023 |
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How To Navigate The Shark Infested Waters Of A New Kitchen Ep. 29
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Jan 15, 2023 |
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The World Of Cooking Competitions Ep. 28
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Jan 08, 2023 |
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How A.I. Will Change Everything For Chefs Ep.27
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Jan 01, 2023 |
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The Mental Blocks Ep 26
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Dec 25, 2022 |
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Will A Chef Fail Without Recipes? Ep. 25
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Dec 18, 2022 |
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What Makes a Chef? Ep. 24
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Dec 11, 2022 |
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Marketing Yourself As A Chef Ep.23
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Dec 04, 2022 |
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Chef Charlie Trotter Documentary and Line Cook Survival Ep.22
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Nov 27, 2022 |
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Restaurant Mental Exercise for Chefs Ep. 21
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Nov 20, 2022 |
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Food Festivals & My Thoughts On Them Ep. 20
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Nov 13, 2022 |
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How to Create Your Kitchen Culture Ep. 19
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Nov 06, 2022 |
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The Sacrifices of Being a Chef Ep. 18
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Oct 30, 2022 |
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Cut the Tape, Fold Your Towels, Attention to Detail Ep. 17
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Oct 23, 2022 |
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How to Survive as a Line Cook pt. 2 Ep. 16
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Oct 16, 2022 |
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How to Survive as a Line Cook part 1 Ep. 15
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Oct 09, 2022 |
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I Answer Your Questions Part Due Ep. 14
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Oct 02, 2022 |
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I Answer Your Most Pondered Chef Questions Ep. 13
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Sep 25, 2022 |
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What is it like to be a New Executive Chef Ep. 12
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Sep 18, 2022 |
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Creativity Versus Technique Ep. 11
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Sep 11, 2022 |
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Working in Restaurants, Hotels, and Country Clubs Ep. 10
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Sep 04, 2022 |
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What Causes The Worst Service Ever? Ep. 9
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Aug 28, 2022 |
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Going From Cook To Sous Chef Ep. 8
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Aug 21, 2022 |
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Why Chef's PSA & Working In Great Kitchens Ep.7
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Aug 08, 2022 |
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Culinary School Ep. 6
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Aug 07, 2022 |
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What's your specialty Chef? Ep. 5
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Jul 31, 2022 |
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Cooking Interview Advice Ep. 4
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Jul 25, 2022 |
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My Food Critic Experience Ep. 3
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Jul 22, 2022 |
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Taste is more important than presentation Ep. 2
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Jul 21, 2022 |
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Chef's PSA Episode 1
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Jul 21, 2022 |