How can our food system rebuild and reimagine amid the unprecedented crisis of COVID-19 and a long overdue reckoning with generations of inequity? As every corner of the food world grapples with issues that will define its future, The Big Food Question will tackle practical and philosophical questions alike for...

Shari Bayer of Bayer Public Relations explores behind-the-scenes talent within the hospitality industry. Experienced restaurant and hospitality professionals reveal their stories and expertise through a lively and reflective conversation about the industry. Shari also adds speed round games, solo dining stories, PR tips, and current event discussions into the mix...

It’s Decorative Gourd Season, Motherfuckers! Kelsey Ramage and Erin Hayes, the creative forces behind the spooky season popup Black Lagoon pop by to chat inspiration, metal bars, franchising a takeover, and where you can find their hell-raising cocktails this autumn! Plus, rivers of wine in Portugal, DUIs on horseback, and...

Garry Hughes is the chef at The Shelbourne, one of Dublins’ finest and also oldest hotels, celebrating their 200th year in 2024. While the phrase hotel restaurant doesn’t always conjure excitement, the Shelbourne under Gary’s leadership has developed a culinary program that is exciting, creative, locally sourced, and most important—delicious...

Meet two female culinary stars in the Midwest who have made a nationwide name for themselves. Grace Goudie, who competed on Chopped in 2022, is the Executive Chef of Scratchboard Kitchen in Chicago. Lisa Ludwinski is the founder of Sister Pie in Detroit and authored a cookbook by the same...

Sabeena Ladha is the founder and CEO of Deux, the good-for-you cookie dough company. On this episode of ITS, Sabeena walks Ali through the processes she's honed after her years at Lays, Diamond Foods, McKinsey and M13. Hint: It's all about testing and learning. In the Sauce is Powered by...

Cold-pressed grapeseed oil produces a high-quality, nutrient-rich product that can be used to bake, sauté, top salads, and more. Salute Santé’s upcycled, chef-inspired grapeseed oil is a recent 2023 Gold Sofi Award winner and has been a leader in the alternative oil category for decades. The company also makes infused...

On today's episode of All in the Industry®, Shari Bayer is back at our studio in Brooklyn with her guest Adam Riess, owner of Adam Riess Co, who has more than 35 years of experience in the restaurant industry from dishwashing to partnerships, ownership, investments and consulting. Among his roles...

Loveneh Labneh is a collaboration between Erivan Yogurt and Merion Park Cheese Co, The story of these two Philadelphia-area companies, and how they came together, is a modern story rooted in tradition and memory. Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Cutting the Curd by becoming...

Chef Roy Elam learned how to cook in the cornfields along the borderland between St. Louis and Illinois, and then paid his culinary dues with some of the country's finest natural foods chefs. But when he decided to open a plant-based restaurant of his own, dedicated to his mom, Donna...