St. Petersburg Foodies Podcast

St. Petersburg Foodies Podcast


Latest Episodes

157: Ray Lampe on the Closing of Dr. BBQ and What the Future Holds.
December 30, 2022

This is a special edition one-time show where we talk to Ray Lampe on the closing of Dr. BBQ the Restaurant, what the future may hold for him in the restaurant business and other projects he is workin

156: Chef Mike Crippin from Studio Public House. Beef Ragu with a Chuck Roast from St. Pete Meat & Provisions.
August 24, 2021

We interview Chef and Restaurateur Mike Crippin. Mike was the chef at The Moon Under Water for 20 years, and now he has his own place, Studio Public house. We discuss whether The Moon Under Water is c

155: Chef Jon Robben from Trophy Fish. Pork Butt, Dinosaur Chicken Nuggets, and Evolution of American Cuisine.
August 17, 2021

We interview Chef Jon Robben. We met Jon a few years ago at Tryst, and for the past few years he has upped the food game at Trophy Fish. Talking to Jon, we learn some things we never knew about fish a

154: Interview with Kelly & Alex Rodriguez from Lolita's Wine Market, and Sammy & Paco's Cafe. Pork Carnitas with Pork Butt & Pork Belly from St. Pete Meat & Provisions.
August 10, 2021

We interview Kelly & Alex Rodriguez. Kelly and Alex own Lolita's Wine Market, and we'll talk about their new place, Sammy & Paco's Cafe. After the interview we make pork carnitas with a recipe from IA

153: Joel Sanchez from Matteo Trattoria & Pizzeria. Recipe for Peach, Cucumber and Tomato Salad with Seared Halloumi.
August 03, 2021

We interview Joel Sanchez. Joel is the General Manager and Partner at Matteo Trattoria & Pizzeria. They just opened last month in the Grand Central District of St. Petersburg, and they have fantastic

152: Max Blowers from Social Roost. Grilling Juicy Lucy Burgers & Chicken.
July 27, 2021

We interview Max Blowers. Max is the General Manager & Beverage Director at Social Roost. He is a St. Pete native, but spent 15 years living in NYC, and has worked for celebrity chefs Wolfgang Puck an

151: Brian Levine on What to Eat, and Not to Eat at Disney Parks. Real Fettuccini Alfredo vs. The American Version..
July 20, 2021

We interview Brian Levine. Brian is a life-long Disney aficionado, having worked at Disneyland in college, and is now working at a Disney Store 34-years later. He's been to Disney World innumerous tim

150: Allan Bishop & Cristian Uguzzoni from Tutto Bene. We Make Picanha, from St. Pete Meat & Provisions.
July 13, 2021

We interview Allan Bishop and Cristian Uguzzoni from Tutto Bene, which is a quaint Italian eatery in Gulfport that has quickly become quite popular. Allan is the co-owner with his wife Michelle, and C

149: Liz Senyak from Trophy Fish. Recipe for Curry Chicken Salad Sandwiches + Avocado Hummus.
July 06, 2021

We interview Liz Senyak. Liz is the Director of Operations for Feed and Seed Hospitality, which owns Trophy Fish, Mandarin Hide, and Mandarin Heights. Liz got her start in the business bartending at D

148: Bill Brown from William Dean Chocolates. Dichotomy of Restaurants Being Super Busy and Not Having Enough Help.
June 29, 2021

We interview Bill Brown from William Dean Chocolates. You'll learn which celebrity endorsed his chocolates on her TV show, which upscale chain of grocery stores, and which Las Vegas casino put William