flavors unknown podcast

flavors unknown podcast


Latest Episodes

How Chef Rivera is Redefining Sushi at Bakku in Puerto Rico
February 25, 2025

In this episode of Flavors Unknown, I sit down with Chef Joerick Rivera, the culinary mind behind Bakku, a Japanese crudo bar in Rincn, Puerto Rico, and Palmonte, where he explores Puerto Rican flavo

Chef JJ Johnson: The Power of Rice and Culinary Heritage
February 11, 2025

On todays episode of Flavors Unknown, I sit down with Chef JJ Johnson, the James Beard Award-winning chef and founder of FIELDTRIP, a fast-casual concept with four locations across New York. Known fo

Inside the Mind of Puerto Rican Chef Mario Pagán
January 28, 2025

In this episode of Flavors Unknown, I sit down with Chef Mario Pagn at his restaurant La Central in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Chef Pagn is a visionary in Puerto Rican cuisine, blending French technique

Exploring The Charleston Food Scene with StarChefs Rising Stars
January 14, 2025

Todays episode is a special one! Im joined by five exceptional chefs shaping the Charleston Food Scene:Chef Shuai Wang of King BBQ, blending Chinese barbecue traditions with Southern flavors.Chef Sh

Alexander Smalls on African Cuisine and Culture
December 31, 2024

In this episode of Flavors Unknown, I sit down with the extraordinary Alexander SmallsHarlem-based chef, opera singer, storyteller, and James Beard Award-winning author. Alexander recently released h

Chef Dave Beran: Innovation at Pasjoli and Seline
December 17, 2024

In this episode of Flavors Unknown, were thrilled to welcome Chef Dave Beran, a culinary visionary whose remarkable journey spans some of the most iconic restaurants in Chicago and Los Angeles. From

Chef Andrew Black Talks Perle Mesta and Grey Sweater
December 03, 2024

In this episode of Flavors Unknown, host Emmanuel Laroche dives deep into the world of Chef Andrew Black, a James Beard Award-winning chef whose restaurants are redefining Oklahoma Citys culinary lan

Dinara Kasko: Redefining Pastry with 3D Art
November 19, 2024

In this episode of Flavors Unknown, host Emmanuel Laroche sits down with Dinara Kasko, the Ukrainian pastry artist whos revolutionized the world of baking. Combining her architectural background with

Nancy Silverton: Culinary Icon on Cooking and Travel
November 05, 2024

In todays episode of Flavors Unknown, Im delighted to sit down with the iconic Nancy SilvertonLos Angeles-based chef, award-winning baker, restaurateur, and celebrated author. Known for co-founding

Top Chef Winner Danny Garcia on Leadership and Legacy
October 22, 2024

Today on Flavors Unknown, Im sitting down with Chef Danny Garcia, the Top Chef Season 21 winner and Executive Chef at Saga Hospitality Group. Chef Danny is preparing to launch Time and Tide, a highly