Send us a text Welcome to the Walk-In Talk Podcast! In this episode, co-host Jeffrey Schlissel takes you behind the scenes of a recent film day with White Claw at Sal Y Mar Rooftop Bar in midtown Tampa. The team shot a series of new White Claw Vodka & Soda drinks for their cocktail series called The Dirty Dash. Get ready to be wowed by the Peach Paradise, A Day in the Pineapple, Wild Cherry Gin, and Watermelon Balsamic Margarita cocktails. Jeffrey shares the recipes of each drink and gives y...
May 25, 2023•26 min•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text Mental health is important. However, what is often overlooked in the culinary industry is the importance of mental health. Chef Sean Champe has been clinically diagnosed with mental health issues and has seen first-hand the toll that working in the culinary industry can take on a person's mental wellbeing. Chef Sean has made it his mission to raise awareness about the importance of mental health in the culinary industry. He has seen how long hours, stress, and the pressure of...
May 06, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text Join us for an insightful and thought-provoking podcast as we explore the fascinating intersection of immigration and the food industry. In this episode, co-host Chef Jeffery Schlissel and I take a trip to Cahaba Club Herbal Outpost, where we meet with renowned Chefs Thomas Parker and Sean Champe. We delve into the chefs' experiences as immigrants and how it has influenced their culinary journey. We also get a sneak peek into Chef Parker's upcoming season of Restaurant R...
May 04, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text Meet Chef Mike Collantes; a Michelin starred Chef-Owner of Soseki Modern Omakase! Orlando, Florida is home to several Michelin-rated restaurants, including Soseki. This Japanese restaurant offers a unique dining experience with its traditional dishes and modern twists. The menu features a variety of sushi rolls, sashimi, and other Japanese specialties. The restaurant's atmosphere is elegant and inviting, making it a great choice for a special occasion or a night out. Overall,...
Apr 18, 2023•50 min•Ep 43•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text Hello Food Fam, This is the Walk-In Talk Podcast, and today we’re podcasting on-site from the Maritana Restaurant, private dining room at the crown jewel of Florida’s gulf coast, the one and only Pink Palace - the legendary Don Cesar Hotel on St Pete Beach! www.doncesar.com Host Carl Fiadini, Co-host Chef Jeffery Schlissel, and Walk-In Talk Podcast Producer, John Hernandez discuss the passions of BBQ! In this episode of the Walk-In Talk Podcast, host Carl Fiadini records on-site a...
Apr 07, 2023•32 min•Ep 42•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text Carl Fiadini hosts Walk-In Talk Podcast and interviews Chef L.J. Klink on his election campaign for ACF Western Regional VP. Among the topics discussed are Peninsula Food Service’s beef program, John Hernandez’s photography services, and Chef Jeffrey Schlissel’s chicken and dumplings. Lastly, Chef Klink shares his latest creations of lentil soup and a chickpea salad. 00:04:38 Delicious lentil soup with cheese. 00:09:00 Cooking competitions are intense. 00:11:09 Respect food, striv...
Apr 02, 2023•50 min•Ep 41•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text Listen to Walk-In Talk’s culinary contributor, Chef Jeffery Schlissel interview Chef Keith Sarasin and get into Indian cuisine! #curry #chef #cook Introducing the SupraCut System - the automated solution that enhances safety, quality, and efficiency, cutting up to 120 perfect citrus wedges per minute, 6 times faster than manual. Patented tech delivers uniform slices, reducing waste and eliminating plastic, while the hygienic, contactless design lowers contamination and injuries, i...
Apr 01, 2023•12 min•Ep 40•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text Host Carl Fiadini and Walk-In Talk’s culinary contributor, Chef Jeffery Schlissel interview Chef Greg Matchett. Let’s find out about his kitchen career, and see what he stands for and how that may shape the coming ACF Western Regional elections! 🎙️ #chef #acf #elections Introducing the SupraCut System - the automated solution that enhances safety, quality, and efficiency, cutting up to 120 perfect citrus wedges per minute, 6 times faster than manual. Patented tech delivers unifor...
Apr 01, 2023•45 min•Ep 39•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text Host Carl Fiadini and Walk-In Talk’s culinary contributor, Chef Jeffery Schlissel interview Chef Tom Macrina. Let’s find out about his kitchen career, and see what he stands for and how that may shape the coming ACF elections! 🎙️ #chef #acf #elections Introducing the SupraCut System - the automated solution that enhances safety, quality, and efficiency, cutting up to 120 perfect citrus wedges per minute, 6 times faster than manual. Patented tech delivers uniform slices, reducing ...
Apr 01, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Ep 38•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text Host Carl Fiadini and Walk-In Talk’s culinary contributor, Chef Jeffery Schlissel interview Chef Ray McCue. Let’s find out about his kitchen career, and see what he stands for and how that may shape the coming ACF Regional elections! 🎙️ #chef #acf #elections Introducing the SupraCut System - the automated solution that enhances safety, quality, and efficiency, cutting up to 120 perfect citrus wedges per minute, 6 times faster than manual. Patented tech delivers uniform slices, re...
Mar 20, 2023•49 min•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text Host Carl Fiadini and Walk-In Talk’s culinary contributor, Chef Jeffery Schlissel interview Chef Kimberly Brock Brown! She’s running for reelection for ACF National President. The ACF National President is a highly respected position within the American Culinary Federation. The National President is responsible for leading the organization and representing the interests of the culinary profession. They are responsible for setting the agenda for the organization, working with the B...
Mar 16, 2023•56 min•Ep 35•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text Host Carl Fiadini and Walk-In Talk’s culinary contributor, Chef Jeffery Schlissel interview Chef Bryan Frick and see what he stands for and how that may shape the coming ACF Regional elections! 🎙️ #chef #acf #elections Introducing the SupraCut System - the automated solution that enhances safety, quality, and efficiency, cutting up to 120 perfect citrus wedges per minute, 6 times faster than manual. Patented tech delivers uniform slices, reducing waste and eliminating plastic, wh...
Mar 07, 2023•32 min•Ep 34•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text Host Carl Fiadini and Walk-In Talk’s culinary contributor, Chef Jeffery Schlissel interview Chef Rene Marquis. Let’s find out what he stands for and how that may shape the coming ACF National elections! This is episode is deep 🎙️ #chef #acf #elections Introducing the SupraCut System - the automated solution that enhances safety, quality, and efficiency, cutting up to 120 perfect citrus wedges per minute, 6 times faster than manual. Patented tech delivers uniform slices, reducing ...
Mar 02, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep 33•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text The booth was a beaut! Jay was jazzy and the podcast was pretty, pretty awesome! If you don’t know Jay Gardner, meet him now! If you’re a General Manager, Chef, or F&B and you’re looking for a serious fresh squeezed juice program, get in contact with Jay. He’s got amazing juicing equipment to show you! https://citrusamerica.com Introducing the SupraCut System - the automated solution that enhances safety, quality, and efficiency, cutting up to 120 perfect citrus wedges per min...
Feb 23, 2023•5 min•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text Framson has worked in the citrus industry for more than 25 years With over 20 years of blue chip experience in the banking, manufacturing and fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) industries, Brian finds it easier to drink an unbelievably fresh glass of orange juice in Vienna, Austria than when he visits with his family in Florida parents. It didn't make sense, so Brian set out to change that and in 2010 founded Citrus America, Inc. He swapped his corporate hat for an entrepreneu...
Feb 23, 2023•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text Hello Food Fam - On this episode… we had way too much of a great time! The show was broadcast from Cahaba Club Herbal Outpost. Farm-owner Marvin Whittle joins Chef Jeffery and me as we speak with our very good friend, Nicole Cruz from Circle C Farm on the call in channel. Yes there was whiskey and meat on set 🍖🥃 Check out Cahaba Club & Circle C Farms: www.cahabaclub.com www.circlecfarmfl.com A big thanks to our show sponsor today: Peninsula Foodservice Attn: all Chefs & ...
Feb 17, 2023•58 min•Ep 32•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text Had a great day at the NAFEM Show in Orlando! A big thanks to Citrus America for partnering with Walk-In Talk Media! Give them a look: www.citrusamerica.com We had an impromptu podcast session with ACF National PresidentChef Kimberly Brock Brown, CEPC, CCA, AAC (Speaker,Coach,TV Celeb Chef), and I’m glad we did! Chef Kimberly explains the benefits of being involved with the ACF for literally all levels of Chefs and Culinarily students as well. Take a listen and then check out: www...
Feb 16, 2023•8 min•Ep 31•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text Hello Food Fam! What normally would take 30 mins turned into a 3 hour podcast setup… 🙃 Chef Jeffery Schlissel, Our Producer, John and me get into how food podcasting can be challenging. Of course we talk about some dishes too.. Introducing the SupraCut System - the automated solution that enhances safety, quality, and efficiency, cutting up to 120 perfect citrus wedges per minute, 6 times faster than manual. Patented tech delivers uniform slices, reducing waste and eliminating pl...
Feb 13, 2023•43 min•Ep 30•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text So Chef is one cool cat! I cannot wait to get over to Soseki and experience his concept! Looking forward to filming a Walk-In Talk and really deep dive into Chef Michael’s mind. This is a short interview we were fortunate to record while at the NAFEM23 show in Orlando. Thanks to Citrus America for allowing us to tag along! #citrusamerica #soseki Introducing the SupraCut System - the automated solution that enhances safety, quality, and efficiency, cutting up to 120 perfect citrus ...
Feb 09, 2023•7 min•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text Hello fam and Welcome to Walk In Circles Podcast, where Circle C Farm owner, Nicole Cruz and me, Carl Fiadini, founder of Walk-In Talk: Podcast get into what propels the business of agriculture and food.. *This is EP30 on the Walk-In Talk Podcast; but also EP3 of the Walk- In Circles Podcast series. GREAT EPISODE FOR A LONG DRIVE!! We’re getting into what’s trending with a rapid fire Q&A segment with Nicole via Google’s “Agriculture Hot Topics” We’ll be looking to deliver a we...
Feb 08, 2023•1 hr 28 min•Ep 30•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text Hello food fam! This is the Walk-In Talk: podcast- I’m your host, Carl Fiadini We’re podcasting on-site at The Karol Hotel in beautiful Clearwater-St Pete,Fl .. if you haven’t been to this property yet… get here! It’s top notch, with all the amenities you expect from a Tribute Portfolio hotel! I must tell you that your dining experience with Chef Thomas Parker & company will be top tier! Today’s topic: It’s all about Chef Jeffrey Schlissel and sexy, sexy food! Cook it, eat it…...
Feb 07, 2023•44 min•Ep 29•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text Had a great day at the NAFEM Show in Orlando! A big thanks to Citrus America for partnering with Walk-In Talk Media! Give them a look: www.citrusamerica.com Introducing the SupraCut System - the automated solution that enhances safety, quality, and efficiency, cutting up to 120 perfect citrus wedges per minute, 6 times faster than manual. Patented tech delivers uniform slices, reducing waste and eliminating plastic, while the hygienic, contactless design lowers contamination and i...
Feb 03, 2023•6 min•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text Hello fam and Welcome to Walk In Circles Podcast, where Circle C Farm owner, Nicole Cruz and me, Carl Fiadini, founder of Walk-In Talk: Podcast get into what propels the business of agriculture and food.. Why are Chicken farms burning to the ground? Listen in… *This is EP28 of the Walk-In Talk Podcast; but also EP3 of the Walk- In Circles Podcast series. We’ll be looking to deliver a weekly collaboration called Walk-In Circles Podcast . Topics will be agricultural and educational ...
Feb 02, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Ep 3•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text Today’s topics: Adversity, Resolve, and Focus Fighters, fight and simply don’t quit! Meet Jason Schofield, former Chef and restaurateur, he continues to feed his entrepreneurial hunger! Knock him down, and he picks himself up, dusts off and keeps moving forward! Nothing great happens easily. Check out Jason’s website: www.hivevoc.com Introducing the SupraCut System - the automated solution that enhances safety, quality, and efficiency, cutting up to 120 perfect citrus wedges per m...
Jan 27, 2023•57 min•Ep 27•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text Hello fam and Welcome to Walk In Circles Podcast, where Circle C Farm owner, Nicole Cruz and me, Carl Fiadini, founder of Walk-In Talk: Podcast get into what propels the business of agriculture and food.. *This is EP26 of the Walk-In Talk Podcast; but also EP2 of the Walk- In Circles Podcast series. We’re picking up where we left off… food shortages and egg prices! We’ll be looking to deliver a weekly collaboration called Walk-In Circles Podcast . Topics will be agricultural and e...
Jan 25, 2023•54 min•Ep 26•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text We’re podcasting on-site at Sal Y Mar Rooftop Bar in Midtown, Tampa and we were able to sit with Chef De Cuisine Christine Robinson . We’re going to learn about some of the challenges she endured along the way to becoming a successful Chef in a traditionally tough industry! By the way, Sal Y Mar is the place to be for a next level dining experience.. Executive Chef Johnathan Rodriguez and squad will delight your appetite! Get here for an amazing atmosphere, fantastic food, and coo...
Jan 21, 2023•50 min•Ep 25•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text Breaking…..The New York Times uncovered something gigantic! As Walk- In Talk Media is to understand, the restaurant industry is facing a bombshell report that has uncovered a scheme to keep wages low and workers’ rights suppressed. According to a New York Times investigation, the National Restaurant Association has been using mandatory food safety classes to force workers to unwittingly fund lobbying against wage increases. The report found that the National Restaurant Association...
Jan 19, 2023•47 min•Ep 24•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text Hello Food Fam, I’m your host Carl fiadini, and this is the Walk-In Talk: Podcast We’re podcasting on-site at the Doubletree Hotel at the entrance of Universal Studios- in Orlando Special thanks to Chef Anthony Fathergill and the team here at the hotel for allowing us to record on property! I’m big into meat! From pork to beef and all in between. With that said, Quorn offers a healthy selection of fungi based products that, (ahem).. “meat” my standard of flavor! Take a listen my f...
Jan 16, 2023•50 min•Ep 23•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text Today’s topic: Traveling for work… That’s right, hitting the highway … It’s planes, trains and automobiles today folks - Our guest this session is my dear friend Jay Gardner from Citrus America! Yep, this fella travels the country, state by state building relationships with Foodservice and retailers from sea to shining sea! We’re gonna find out what Jay’s life looks like and we’re getting some delicious fresh squeezed juice from one of his amazing machines! www.citrusamerica.com A...
Jan 12, 2023•46 min•Ep 22•Transcript available on Metacast Send us a text Hello Food Fam! So Nicole Cruz, owner of Circle C Farm and I have been threatening each other to collaborate together for quite some time… and today was the day! The topic for this episode started with potential food shortages which we touched on briefly, but transitioned into more of an overview of how Circle C Farm & Walk-In Talk: Podcast will be working together. All interesting convo! Do not feel slighted as we will be discussing in great detail about food supply challenge...
Jan 11, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Ep 21•Transcript available on Metacast 
