On this episode we chat with the one and only Panini Pete! We talk all about the industry and get some great advice from a accomplished multi restaurant owner. We also chat about "Mess Lords" and traveling the world all because of food. Oh yeah he has also toured with Guy Fieri's roadshow! Our first episode with a call in guest on Spreaker! bye bye blogtalk! Tune in folks this one is going to fun!
Tonights episode we recap a few great interviews and moments from the show as we get ready to kick off season 6 of Plumluvfoods live next week in Boston with a 2 hour cheftacular! On this episode we re visit some great interviews from EDM icon Tommie Sunshine, TopChef Season 15 contestant Tyler Anderson, and of course Guy Fieri. We also talk about the future of the show and whats in Store!
The season 5 finale is upon us and tonight we are chatting PR industry, techniques and more from two differnet persepectives. On the show tonight we have Kibbe, she is a very expierenced social media/ touring manager for many bands and musicians as well as working all forms of managment with artisits. We are also joined by friend of the show Linda Kavanagh founder of MaxEx PR, a firm with a focus on the hospitailty industry not to mention a crazy sucessful track record for 20 years! We talk styl...
On this episode its all about traveling and cooking with the one and only, West Virgina's own "Vagabond Chef" Matt Welsch. The Vagabond Chef Project is one man, a motorcycle, a passion for travel and learning, and an invitation. MT Welsch has spent half of his life traveling the globe and chronicling his journeys. As the Vagabond Chef his focus is on exploring new techniques in the kitchen, discovering new types of cuisine, and learning. Whether it’s on the back of his motorcycle or driving a kn...
Tonight we chat food and culinary education with Sheree Mooney the co-lead judge from this years Pro Start Nationals. We talk about how the industry is changing with better education for incoming cooks, what we as chef's need to improve on, and we get her take on the "celebrity chef" in the digital age. We also spend a little time defining some often mis-used terms in the food world with Chef. Sheree Mooney’s dream started with a toy oven. She would pull out her Fisher-Price oven, “cook” plastic...
On this episode we talk about jobs in vacation spots, beach vs mountains. We also announce a giveaway with our friends over at Ergo chef! Plum also addresses a little controversy from last week :) This weeks guest is Chef Brian Tsao from Beauty and Essex in NYC. Chef helms one bad ass restaurant as well as a Beat Bobby Flay champion. His new project "Chop & Shred" available on youtube showcase's his fire on guitar as well as in the kitchen! Before finding his way into the kitchen, Brian foun...
On this episode Chef Plum recaps the Prostart nationals in Providence this year. Plum was honored to be a judge in the culinary entree catagory. We also talk about underage "Chefs" or Kids in the field. We are joined by two time cupcake wars champion Casey Shiller. Casey was also a judge at this years pro start and spent some time with Chef Plum. He is a very funny and awesome guy with an real respect for the industry. We chat about baking in the restaurant world, teaching and more! Follow Casey...
ON this episode Chef Plum talks bachelorette parties! And gives his top five tips for catering and for the client. Do's and dont's and wtf's. We then joined by Chef Dmitriy Karpunin and friend of the show Chef Dave Bortnam. We talk about the industry today as it pertains to pay, hours and should we have a national union. We also touch on the seemingly lack of great restaurant cooks as they all are going to more 9-5 banker hour type chef jobs. A great show tonight as we make a new friend and chat...
Tonight we retake mondays and start with a convo about chefs vs other chefs. Plum gives his take on if we are insecure or do we think we are just better than other chefs. Tonights guest is Marysol Castro is the host of the new show Somos she is a in her words a recovering journalist, chef (I have questions about this) and athlete not to mention a veteran in the entertainment and news world working GMA, ESPN to local tv. Marysol Castro is an American broadcast journalist who was employed as a new...
On this special Thursday night edition of Plumluvfoods we talk about kitchen remodeling and what does it mean to make your home kitchen a commercial kitchen and is it even possible? We also recap the Ny Hot Sauce Expo Judgnig process that took place monday night! We are joined by Ny's own Matt Tims the creator of "The Takedowns"... he Takedown blasted into existence in the winter of 2003 – in a little hovel somewhere in Brooklyn NYC. Everyone loves us, so the Takedown has quickly grown into an a...
On this episode we talk a little about seasonal menus and what that means. How often should you change your menu? What does seasonal actually mean. We are joined by industry PR expert from MaxEx Linda Kavanaugh to talk about what are the top ways to market yourself in this ever changing world we live in. MaxEx has worked with over 250 Connecticut and New York restaurants to date, as well as a myriad of spirit brands and consumer products. Linda has led media tours throughout Friuli Venezia Giuli...
On this episode we recap the awesome Food Fight 2 event, we also talk about catering work and on the fly changes. We are then joined by Chef John Brennen from Elm City Social and Olives and Oil in New Haven CT and Chef William Eschner from Locali in New Caanan CT. We chat about charity work and how important it is as a chef. What charities can somtimes do that might be bogus plus we talk a little about the big event we are all going to be at tomorrow for theAmerican Liver Foundation! Check out C...
On this episode we talk about the "celebrity chef" in 2018 and people who use the term "public figure" in social media. If you do this, you should stop cooking btw. Also Plum talks all about Food Fight 2 happening this weekend at Ergo Chef Knives in Danbury CT. Our guest this week is Chef Luca Paris, Luca has taken New Hampshire by storm with "Luca’s Mediterranean Café", a fine dining restaurant in Keene, New Hampshire. Luca also hosts a radio show locally on WKBK, you can listen to podcasts at ...
On this episode we talk about Chef Plum's birthday bash last week and what to do when you are working a themed party. Also this week's guest is Eric from Line Threads. Line Threads is a lifestyle brand for chefs everywhere. We design clothes for chefs and collaborate with chefs to promote self expression beyond the plate. As chefs ourselves, we cater a special breed of human building passionate careers because of our love for food, people and being better tomorrow than we are today. We talk abou...
One this episode we check in with Kyle Schutte and learn a little bit more about his dining series "Revison". The food looks amazing! Plus we have our yearly check in with futurist Miss Metaverse and talk more about AI and robots cooking food instead of people. We also talk a little more about social media and content creation Follow Miss Metaverse @missmetavese
On this episode we talk a little more about what makes a great tv food segment with our friend and host of CTStyle Ryan Kristafer. The do's and dont's and whats important! Plus we check I with our buddy Chef Kyle Schutte from L.A, Kyle has a brand new pop up series with a new take on the tasting menu plus and brand new book out very soon! Plum also give his persepective on the recent school shootings and what that is like from a parents point of view. Follow Kyle on Instagram @chefkyleschutte An...
Its superbowl monday and we are recapping the game with former record setting NY Giant Stevie Brown. Stevie knows all about great food and how important it is. He has started his own business Phreshplate all about clean eating. Stevie is one of the coolest guys in the biz and we love chatting food, beer, and NFL with him. Plus a big announcment from Chef Plum! Follow Stevie @steviebrown_27 and @phreshplate
Its a digital world we live in and everyone is a content creator, but how do you go from making iphone videos to amazing digital content? On tonights episode we talk with one of the best content guys I know, Dan Fish president of Full Send Productions. Dan is amazing at what he does and can make anything look incredible. We talk about shooting food, whats important with food shoots, and the content itself. Follow @fullsendproductions and of course check out Restaurant Road Trip! We do a little r...
We are live from Moheganb Sun from the Sun Wine and Food Fest 2018! this awesome event has so many great chefs and amzing people you never know who might stop by! Chef Plum is joined by Dave Bordem tonight as a cohost as wellas Chef Michelle Rasgusis Chef Brian Duffy, Chef Maneet Chunan and many more! Episode is brought to you by the fine folks over at Fishers Island Lemonade
Tonight we catch up with Chef Chad Minton from Truecooks! We talk about whats new with Truecooks and some of the future plans. We also touch base on some of the big stories of 2017. Always a great time with Chad stops by! We also start the countdown to the Sun Wine and Food fest Chef tacular live from Mohegan sun this Friday at 8pm! As always check out www.truecooks.com
Tonight we chat with Jaymee Sire from Food Network's Iron Chef Showdown! Its all about competing tonight as we talk Iron Chef, food comps and more! Jaymee also spent some time at ESPN anchoring SportsCenter, how do we go from sports to food find out on this episode. Plus we talk about food reviews, the good, the bad and well... yelp. Yup Trump will come up...sorry...:) Follow Jaymee on Instgram @jaymeesire
On this episode we chat with Spicelogy's own Chef Tony Reed. Its all about the flavorand spice on this episode. Spiceology is a chef run spice company that is also the fastest growing spice company in the U.S. Chef Tony has spent the hours in the kitchen as well and now is making his mark as a spice savage! Join us for this story and more on this episode of Plumluvfoods! Follow Spiceology @spiceology and check out www.spiceology.co for more info and to order! Also Chef Tony Reed is @chef_tony_re...
We come back from the hiatus ready for the new year with a bang! On this episode we recap year of allegations and crazyness in the chef world. We are humbled to be joined by multiple time James beard Nominee, and Top Chef contestant Chef Tyler Anderson from Millwrights and Cook and the Bear in CT. Also we update you on the status of Plums Food Network show and talk a little about Restaurant Road Trip! Chef Tyler Anderson In 2012 Tyler fulfilled his longtime dream of becoming a restaurant owner, ...
Tonight on our Ass Kicking Female Chef Series we are hanging with Food Network veteran and kick ass New England Chef, Michelle Ragussis. From Beat Bobby Flay to Food Network Star to Chopped to Comback Kitchen Michelle has seen the ropes. This Johnson and Wales graduate is the Executive Chef at Crowne and Anchor in Provencetown MA and is an inspiration to us all! Plus Plum rants about hashtags and what do they really mean, as well as non functional garnish! Dont put shrimp in my food with a tail ...
On this the second episode of our Ass Kicking Female Chef series we chat with one of the coolest Ny food minds and old school Truecooks OG, Ore. Ore has been around the block for sure in the kitchen and always has some amazing knowledge to spread to young culinarians. We talk life, orgin stories and what the future holds! Plum also goes on a rant or two plus we announce and brand new event that is going to kick ass!! Follow Ore @orenyc on Instagram and please rate review and subscribe!!...
What a crazy day today has been, Vegas, Petty, so much to talk about. Tonight we also kick off our "Ass Kicking Female Chef Series" with Toronto breakfast Chef Stephanie Khachakjian. @steph.cooks as we all know her on Instagram but she been working in her family's restaurant for 11 years. This self taught Chef is the talk of Toronto and one of my favorite follows, thankfully I dont live in Toronto, if her food tastes as good as it looks I would be in trouble. Lets hear her story tonight live on ...
Tonight we are back after a short hiatus! After all the to do with President Trump and the NFL yesterday we thought it would be appropriate to talk unity in the restaurant bussiness. We have to industry vets on the panel tonight Chef Mark Vechitto from the Captain Daniel Packer Inn and regular to the show the one and only Chef Kevin Levine from Scatoris in Myrtle Beach South Carolina. This will be a heavy one folks so hold on to your hats!
Plumluvfoods is back this week after a little hiatus with a cool a guest the Modern Mentalist Kevin Nicholas. Kevin began honing his craft at thirteen years old. Within two years he was already an international award-winning magician and on his way to captivating audiences around the world with his illusions. Constantly improving and practicing daily, Kevin’s dedication to his craft has brought him throughout the world to perform his own brand of magic known as Modern Mentalism. What do a Chef a...
On thie episode we get the return of the genius behind the global movment that is Truecooks. Chef Chad Minton returns to talk about his big news and whats coming up with truecooks! We talk shop young cooks and more! Plus Chef Plum talks about his new show and whats up with insane clients at caterings! www.truecooks.com
Tonight we talk with Tommie Sunshine one of the godfathers of mainstream EDM music. Tommie has been all over the world and is one of the nicest down to earth people I have met in a while. With all that travel a man's got to eat, so we talk food and festivals and more. We also touch on the climate of music today and how social media is changing everything!
