
25 Days in Japan: Eric’s Culinary Pilgrimage from Yakitori to Shirako
Eric and Phil reunite to dive into Eric’s extraordinary 25-day journey through Japan. From unforgettable sushi omakase experiences to exploring the depths of Japan’s fermentation traditions, Eric shar...
19 Jan 202528min

Kitchen Leadership 2.0: Creating a Team that Stays
🎙️🍳 Phil & Eric tackle the messy world of kitchen leadership! From throwing sauce pots (back in the day) to creating an environment where chefs actually want to stay, they dish on what it takes to e...
12 Jan 202525min

From Lab to Table: Cristina Megías on Scaling Noma’s Culinary Creations for the Home Kitchen
In this episode, Eric sits down with Cristina Megías, Head of Production and Development at Noma Projects, at Noma's pop-up restaurant in Kyoto. Cristina shares her fascinating journey from gastronomy...
5 Jan 202532min

Becoming a Chef: Debora Fadul on Reviving Guatemalan Cuisine with Mesoamerican Techniques
In this episode, Erich sits down with visionary Guatemalan chef Debora Fadul to explore her groundbreaking journey in redefining Guatemalan cuisine. From her early inspirations to her innovative resta...
29 Dec 202424min

Noma 2024 - Vegetable Season: A Course-by-Course Breakdown
Recovering from a legendary night at Noma’s Vegetable Season 2024, Phil and Eric sit down over flat whites and Danish pastries to break down the dinner course by course. From exquisite plating to unfo...
22 Dec 20241h 6min

David Egui on the Power of Culinary Narratives and Building Culinary Brands
Eric sits down with David Egui, Culinary Chargé d’Affaires, to discuss the art of crafting narratives for restaurants, the importance of PR and strategic communication in gastronomy, and the creation ...
15 Dec 202431min

Inside the Nordic Food Lab: Michael Bom Frøst on the New Nordic Manifesto, Early Noma Days & Edible Insects
Eric sits down with Michael Bom Frøst, former director of the Nordic Food Lab during its growth and peak, to uncover the stories behind the revolution that redefined modern cuisine. It’s not every day...
8 Dec 202431min

Becoming a Chef: Adriano Mejia's Journey from Fäviken to the Basque Cheesecake
In this episode, Eric reconnects with his longtime friend Adriano Mejía, a talented chef with an inspiring journey. From his early food memories in Ecuador to working in legendary kitchens like Fävike...
1 Dec 202422min




















