159 episodes

Curious about exploring the culinary space, my podcast, ‘flavors unknown’ shares inspirational stories of U.S. famous and emerging Chefs, Pastry Chefs, and Bartenders who are redefining and disrupting the industry with flavor innovation and talent. I have conversations with culinary leaders who share how their successes, failures, and cultural identity shaped their creativity and have enabled them to develop trending restaurants and bars that are sought out by foodies today. Stay tuned every other week for a new episode, featuring some of the most sought out chefs, pastry chefs, and bartenders of restaurants and bars that you won’t want to miss!

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flavors unknown podcast Emmanuel Laroche - Show Host

    • Arts
    • 5.0 • 28 Ratings

Curious about exploring the culinary space, my podcast, ‘flavors unknown’ shares inspirational stories of U.S. famous and emerging Chefs, Pastry Chefs, and Bartenders who are redefining and disrupting the industry with flavor innovation and talent. I have conversations with culinary leaders who share how their successes, failures, and cultural identity shaped their creativity and have enabled them to develop trending restaurants and bars that are sought out by foodies today. Stay tuned every other week for a new episode, featuring some of the most sought out chefs, pastry chefs, and bartenders of restaurants and bars that you won’t want to miss!

Listen to 'flavors unknown' on any podcast platform at https://pod.link/1438591377

Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @flavorsunknown

    From Jail to Chef at Down North Pizza

    From Jail to Chef at Down North Pizza

    Mike Carter at Down North Pizza comes from a culinary background. He was incarcerated at age 16. After being released from a seven-and-a-half-year sentence, Carter decided to enroll in culinary school at The Art Institute of Philadelphia.

    • 40 min
    From NYC to Houston: Aaron Bludorn's Food Tales

    From NYC to Houston: Aaron Bludorn's Food Tales

    Chef Aaron Bludorn's culinary journey began in the Pacific Northwest, developed through rigorous training under Michelin-starred Chef Douglas Keene in Napa, and further evolved in New York at Café Boulud under the mentorship of Chef Daniel Boulud and Executive Chef Gavin Kaysen, fostering a foundation in high-quality, integrity-driven cuisine.

    • 31 min
    Nina Compton: From Caribbean Flavors to NOLA

    Nina Compton: From Caribbean Flavors to NOLA

    In 2017, Compton was honored with the "Best New Chef" award in Food & Wine magazine. In 2018, Compton won the James Beard Foundation award for Best Chef: South.

    • 58 min
    SXSW 2024 Panel: Immigrant Flavors Reshape America

    SXSW 2024 Panel: Immigrant Flavors Reshape America

    SXSW 2024 Panel: Ever wondered how chefs like Simone Tong, Edgar Rico, and Tavel Bristol-Joseph are revolutionizing American cuisine? 'Global Bites, Local Delights’ invites you to explore how these chefs blend their rich culinary heritage with modern American flavors, creating groundbreaking fusion dishes.

    • 59 min
    Inside 'The Dish' with Author Andrew Friedman

    Inside 'The Dish' with Author Andrew Friedman

    Andrew Friedman is thee author of The Dish and Chefs, Drugs and Rock & Roll and the Producer and host of the chef podcast.

    • 1 hr 11 min
    A Taste of Philly: Chef and Bartender Innovations

    A Taste of Philly: Chef and Bartender Innovations

    A Taste of Philly is a panel discussion during 2024 StarChefs Rising Stars in Philadelphia, This episode iss recorded for Symrise NA. Philly is one of the most formidable hospitality scenes in the country but is still underestimated.

    • 1 hr 19 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
28 Ratings

28 Ratings

Chefmt ,

excellent podcast

Great to be connected to the culinary world. Informative, to the point and ultimately a great way to get inside the minds of the current culinary trailblazers !

Victoria Spruiell ,

Amazing podcast!

I absolutely love this podcast! I love the insightful, intimate conversations Chef Emmanuel has with his guests, especially the most recent episode with Dan Kluger. Looking forward to more episodes!

trkkmmm ,

Worth a listen!

Fantastic podcast with structure that keeps it consistent among the interviewees. Learn and understand how the industry thinks, their processes and what makes them unique. Great conversations and you learn so much.

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