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Best Served

Acknowledging and celebrating our Unsung Hospitality Heroes. We value WHY and WHO before what and how in the industry. It's too easy to get caught up in the minutia of what we do and how we do it.Join... Read more

Ranked #1

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Ep #3 - Jose Salazar gives a nod to a mentor from his Per Se days

Ep #3 - Jose Salazar gives a nod to a mentor from his Per Se days

Jose Salazar is the chef / owner of three Cincinnati, OH restaurants, Salazar, Mita’s and Goose & Elder. First job i... Read more

18 Nov 2019

1hr 1min

Ranked #2

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Ep #18 - Elan Wenzel is a knife master spurred by Grandma Rose's words of wisdom

Ep #18 - Elan Wenzel is a knife master spurred by Grandma Rose's words of wisdom

Elan Wenzel is Sushi Chef and Owner of Element Knife Company in Denver, CO. We get the opportunity to discuss his grandp... Read more

5 Jan 2020

1hr 26mins

Ranked #3

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Ep #21 - Jason Stanhope talks culinary school, looking up to his younger brother and staying organized

Ep #21 - Jason Stanhope talks culinary school, looking up to his younger brother and staying organized

Jason Stanhope is the Executive Chef of FIG (Food Is Good) in Charleston, South Carolina. He opens up about the tragedy ... Read more

26 Jan 2020

1hr 29mins

Ranked #4

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Ep #10 - Elise Wiggins was inspired by Italian cuisine at a young age by her mother

Ep #10 - Elise Wiggins was inspired by Italian cuisine at a young age by her mother

Elise Wiggins is Chef / Owner of Cattivella in Denver, CO. We discuss growing up in the south gigging frogs and cooking ... Read more

8 Dec 2019

1hr 16mins

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Ranked #5

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Ep #14 - Mary Allison Wright gives us some much needed Southern hospitality

Ep #14 - Mary Allison Wright gives us some much needed Southern hospitality

Mary Allison Wright is the owner of RiNo Yacht Club, as well as Wine Director at Morin and Proper Pour, all in Denver, C... Read more

23 Dec 2019

1hr 27mins

Ranked #6

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Ep #11 - Andrew Parr honors us with stories of his brother, Jefrrey Parr, industry giant

Ep #11 - Andrew Parr honors us with stories of his brother, Jefrrey Parr, industry giant

Andrew Parr is Founder + Chief Advisor of Angry Olive Consulting in Denver, CO. We discuss his pilgrimage to Green Bay f... Read more

8 Dec 2019

1hr 8mins

Ranked #7

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Ep #6 - Johnny Sheehan's instructor at Le Cordon Bleu gives him his first dim sum experience, changes everything

Ep #6 - Johnny Sheehan's instructor at Le Cordon Bleu gives him his first dim sum experience, changes everything

Johnny Sheehan is chef/partner at Salt Raw Bar and Leena's Kitchen in Plymouth, Mass. He gives props to his mother and h... Read more

25 Nov 2019

56mins

Ranked #8

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Ep #5 - Alyssa Thorpe from Vet Tech to Brewer with the support of...

Ep #5 - Alyssa Thorpe from Vet Tech to Brewer with the support of...

Alyssa Thorpe is Head Brewer at Jagged Mountain Craft Brewery in Denver, CO. She is also the force behind the Southern B... Read more

25 Nov 2019

47mins

Ranked #9

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Ep #20 - John Hinman feels lucky to still be alive and bakes that gratitude into every pie

Ep #20 - John Hinman feels lucky to still be alive and bakes that gratitude into every pie

John Hinman is the owner and pie craftsman at Hinman’s Bakery as well as the founder of CHOW (Culinary Hospitality Outre... Read more

19 Jan 2020

1hr 16mins

Ranked #10

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Ep #25 - Matt Van Wyk remembers a potato gun incident, going from teacher to brewer and barrels

Ep #25 - Matt Van Wyk remembers a potato gun incident, going from teacher to brewer and barrels

Matt Van Wyk is Brewmaster and Co-Founder at Alesong Brewing & Blending in Eugene, Oregon. He drops some knowledge o... Read more

9 Feb 2020

1hr 14mins

Ranked #11

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Ep #8 - Carlo Lamagna has a support system of friends (fellow chefs) he still leans on

Ep #8 - Carlo Lamagna has a support system of friends (fellow chefs) he still leans on

Carlo Lamagna is the Chef / Owner of Magna Kusina in Portland, Oregon. As a child he moved from the Philippines to Canad... Read more

29 Nov 2019

45mins

Ranked #12

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Ep #17 - Sean Lauer hated his first career path, makes a 180 and gets into the kitchen

Ep #17 - Sean Lauer hated his first career path, makes a 180 and gets into the kitchen

Sean Lauer is a busy guy, Chef at A Notte Denver, Lead Production at Hop Alley and Consultant with Thrice, all in Denver... Read more

29 Dec 2019

1hr 9mins

Ranked #13

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Ep #16 - Matthew Raiford served our country and now serves James Beard nominated food

Ep #16 - Matthew Raiford served our country and now serves James Beard nominated food

Matthew Raiford is CheFarmer of Gilliard Farms in Brunswick, GA. Matthew grew up surrounded by cooking and a love for fo... Read more

29 Dec 2019

1hr 28mins

Ranked #14

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Ep #27 - Danii Oliver gets into her cultural roots, the challenges of NYC and healing beverages

Ep #27 - Danii Oliver gets into her cultural roots, the challenges of NYC and healing beverages

Danii Oliver is the Owner and Proprietor of Island to Island Brewery, House of Juice and Brooklyn Jun Brew formerly of B... Read more

16 Feb 2020

1hr 19mins

Ranked #15

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Ep #24 - Gonzo Jimenez reflects on privilege, cooking with fire and of course, chocolate

Ep #24 - Gonzo Jimenez reflects on privilege, cooking with fire and of course, chocolate

Gonzo Jimenez is Owner and Chocolatier at Miette et Chocolat in Denver, Colorado. He grew up in Argentina in a well-to-d... Read more

9 Feb 2020

1hr 23mins

Ranked #16

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Ep #23 - Jeffrey Airman geeks out on salt, metal and the culinary artistry of his life as a brewer

Ep #23 - Jeffrey Airman geeks out on salt, metal and the culinary artistry of his life as a brewer

Jeffrey Airman is the Brewer & Blender at Paradox Beer Company in Divide, Colorado. He spent twenty years in the res... Read more

2 Feb 2020

51mins

Ranked #17

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Ep #15 - Brandon Foster cooks up Family Meal and reflects on the recipe for restaurant Culture

Ep #15 - Brandon Foster cooks up Family Meal and reflects on the recipe for restaurant Culture

Brandon Foster is the Executive Chef at Project Angel Heart in Denver, CO. His aunt gives him his first culinary spark o... Read more

23 Dec 2019

1hr 3mins

Ranked #18

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Ep #12 - Jennifer Newbold will never stop exploring thanks in large part to her dad

Ep #12 - Jennifer Newbold will never stop exploring thanks in large part to her dad

Jennifer Newbold is Chef / Owner of New Bold Cuisine in Rockwall, Texas. We talk about exploring with her dad, cooking f... Read more

16 Dec 2019

1hr 17mins

Ranked #19

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Ep # 13 - Sharif Argenis Villa Cruz shares the spotlight with the young guns who inspire him

Ep # 13 - Sharif Argenis Villa Cruz shares the spotlight with the young guns who inspire him

Sharif Argenis Villa Cruz is Chef Tournant at Mercantile Dining & Provision in Denver, CO. He talks about the streng... Read more

15 Dec 2019

59mins

Ranked #20

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Ep #7 - Christopher Bennett remembers cooking with his dad and their award winning gumbo recipe

Ep #7 - Christopher Bennett remembers cooking with his dad and their award winning gumbo recipe

Christopher Bennett is the Executive Chef of Street Feud in Avanti Food and Beverage (incubator food hall) in Denver, CO... Read more

25 Nov 2019

1hr 5mins

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