Behind every great restaurant is a great chef. But that chef would be nothing without the scores of people in the front and the back of the house who turn a meal into a memorable experience. On this week’s show, we get to know two unsung heroes of hospitality in New Orleans.
Read MoreRemember that time you had a great idea? You were probably doing something you’ve done a thousand times before and you thought, “There’s got to be an easier way. Why doesn’t somebody invent…” fill in the blank. People who work in universities have these kinds of ideas too. When you think about it, the reason…
Read MoreOn arguably the worst day of the year – the anniversary of Hurricane Katrina – 4 New Orleanians pass the time not mentioning the anniversary at all. Well, barely. It’s the best tonic. Chef Marlon Alexander is chef to the stars. He’s been the personal chef to Christina Aguilera (he helped her lose 30+ pounds), Stevie…
Read MoreOn this week’s show, we’re bringing listeners along to Slow Food Nations 2018 in Denver, Colorado. The event celebrates slow and sustainable food systems through summits, workshops, and a street festival. The festival’s theme for this year was Food for Change, and Slow Food USA’s Executive Director Richard McCarthy was more than ready to share…
Read MoreSometimes the stars just line up. Whether it’s fate, destiny, luck, or your own ingenuity, once in a while you find yourself in the right place at the right time and you have one of those “Aha” moments. Turning that aha moment into a successful business is a whole other matter. That’s what Peter’s two lunch guests…
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