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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.
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CHEF MARC JACKSINA
Whether it be cooking, running or writing, Chef Marc Jacksina brings the heat to all of his endeavors. Jamie and Marc recount their time spent in the kitchen together, discuss their experiences with learning from failure, and their approach to teaching the next generation.
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CHEF MICHAEL NOLL
Chef Michael Noll lets the ingredients tell the story of every dish. As Chef Partner of Bardo and Vana in Charlotte, Michael discusses the concept, configuration and execution of a tasting menu concept. Follow along to hear what’s coming soon to Lake Norman.
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HANNAH SCHNEIDER
Nashville hospitality public relations mogul, Hannah Schneider acts as the voice for her vast portfolio of restaurant and hotel clients. While she currently serves as the founder and owner of BRND House, Hannah’s career path began at the host stand. In this episode, Jamie and Hannah sit down to discuss what it takes to make…
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CHEF BRIAN BAXTER
Chef Brian Baxter knows how to hold court at Nashville’s “chef incubator” and open kitchen concept, The Catbird Seat. Brian’s creativity extends from his food to the canvas where he experiments with oils and watercolors. In this episode, Jamie and Brian discuss what goes into his unique menu creations, the evolving culture as a leader…
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CHEF SAM ALLEN
Owner and Executive Pastry Chef of Wentworth & Fenn, Sam Allen, is known by many in Charlotte for her signature desserts and pastries. Jamie and Sam whisk up conversation about how she turned her passion into an independently owned gourmet pastry operation at Camp North End.