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CHEF JIM SMITH
Jamie is joined by fellow two-time Top Chef Alum and owner of The Hummingbird Way, Jim Smith of Mobile, Alabama. Jim brings his wits and shares his creative process of cooking elevated seafood on the Gulf Coast and his passion for serving up all things local. Listen to hear how his his focus has shifted…
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CHEF NIKKO CAGALANAN
Philippines native and Chopped Champion, Nikko Cagalanan, is bringing authentic Filipino cuisine to Charleston through a series of pop-up dinners. With recipes inspired by his grandmother’s cooking, Chef Nikko takes us back to his childhood and the influence that has on his cooking style today. Jamie and Nikko look back on their experiences with TV…
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CHEF MIKE HARVEY
Chef Mike Harvey of Jalisco Taqueria is passionate about utilizing authentic ingredients while paying homage to the flavors of Mexican culture. As a fellow graduate of NECI, years later, Jamie and Mike have both found themselves cooking in the Lowcountry. The two discuss all things tacos, Moles, dips and dishes and how a variety of…
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HAMILTON HORNE
Charleston native, Hamilton Horne, operates a hydroponic farm inside a shipping container and serves as a purveyor of artisanal lettuce, micro greens, herbs, and leafy greens for restaurants in the Lowcountry. In this episode, Hydro Ham and Jamie chat about the logic of buying from your local farms, inflation and disruption in the national food…
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JONATHAN KISH
Jonathan Kish, CEO of Queen Street Hospitality and VP of the Lowcountry Hospitality Association, is keeping his family’s role in Charleston hospitality alive. Jonathan joins Jamie as the two talk about the mission of restaurant week, the value of learning from failure, and Jonathan’s integral role in bettering the hospitality industry in Charleston. queenstreethospitality.com lowcountryhospitalityassociation.com
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John Matthews
Jamie is joined by John Matthews, aka “Turtle,” as they take a trip down memory lane to where their friendship started 26 years ago. Jamie and John discuss their time at culinary school, the countless kitchens they both worked in, and the path that led John on his culinary journey. Now a licensed massage therapist,…
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KRISTEN MIRANDA
Longtime news personality, Kristen Miranda, hosts the best of Charlotte’s culinary scene on her WBTV lifestyle segment. With the launch of her new collaborative cookbook “Tastes and Talents of Charlotte – WBTV Family Recipes” Jamie hosts Kristen for the first time to discuss her personal experiences interviewing chefs, her favorite Charlotte spots, and reflect on…
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JAMIE BROWN & JEFF TONIDANDEL
North Carolina restaurateurs, Jamie Brown & Jeff Tonidandel, are the faces behind some of your favorite Charlotte restaurants. In this episode, the duo sits down with Jamie to discuss their entry into hospitality, women empowerment within the industry, and how they’ve integrated their personal experiences into their menus. With five successful concepts and one more…
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BEN ELLSWORTH
Ben Ellsworth took the leap of a lifetime when he decided to get sober 6 and a half years ago. After spending 25 years working in the back of house, Ben founded GigPro, a software that provides a connection between restaurants and qualified “pros”. Ben’s ingenuity with GigPro began in Charleston and has since spread…
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STATE OF THE INDUSTRY
For our 35th episode, Chef Jamie is joined by co-producer, Julia Kane, to reflect back on the common themes of our episodes thus far. From mental health awareness in the industry, to the influence of social media on diners, and all aspects of sustainability, Jamie discusses the current state of the hospitality industry.