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We take you behind the scenes of trending kitchens and bars. A podcast for kitchen and bar professionals, foodies and wannabe foodies.© 2018 flavors unkown Arte Comida y Vino
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  • From Paletas to Pastry: Fany Gerson’s Journey
    Jun 17 2025
    Today, I’m talking to Chef Fany Gerson. She is a cookbook author, James Beard nominee, and the owner of Fan Fan Doughnuts and La Newyorkina.You’ll hear about her culinary journey, from her childhood memories in Mexico City to her innovative in New York hotspots. She talks about the unique fusion of French techniques with Mexican flavors, and the importance of using high-quality ingredients. She also reflects on the importance of travel, learning from mistakes, and the significance of community and diversity in her work. What you'll learn from Chef Fany Gerson Eating paletas 2:46 The salad dressing that makes her think of her childhood 4:07 Mexican market memories 4:45 A mystery recipe to experiment with 5:20 Why she chose to study pastry 8:40 Bringing snacks to physics class 9:41 The French foundations of her learning experience 10:42 Why the’s the “anti-pastry chef” 12:07 Merging French and Mexican styles 14:20 Exploring the many food cultures of Mexico 16:10 Her goal of studying at Le Cordon Bleu in French 18:12 Why she fell in love with donuts 19:48 Making a quintessentially American pastry 22:06 The struggles of opening a new place 23:17 Opening Fan Fan mid-pandemic 25:53 The donut as a canvas for cultural exploration 26:19 Events and collaborations 27:22 How collaborations work 28:39 Wanting to learn more about African fruits 32:29 The role of nostalgia in her donuts 33:28 Hard to find Mexican flavors 39:03 Lessons from her dad she wished she would have followed 41:26 A food tour of Brooklyn 43:47 Her guilty pleasure food 45:25 Favorite childhood sweet treats 46:09 The best glazes she’s made 48:23 Top paleta flavors 50:20 Visiting Mexico City for inspiration 52:21 I'd like to share a potential educational resource, "Conversations Behind the Kitchen Door", my new book that features dialogues with accomplished culinary leaders from various backgrounds and cultures. It delves into the future of culinary creativity and the hospitality industry, drawing from insights of a restaurant-industry-focused podcast, ‘flavors unknown”. It includes perspectives from renowned chefs and local professionals, making it a valuable resource for those interested in building a career in the culinary industry. Get the book here! Links to other episodes with the chefs from New York Don't miss out on the chance to hear from these talented chefs and gain insight into the world of culinary techniques. Check out the links below for more conversations with chefs from New York NYC Panel Discussion with Chefs Conversation with Chef JJ Johnson Conversation with Alexander Smalls Interview with chef Danny Garcia Conversations with chef Trigg Brown Interview with pastry chef Françoois Payard Conversation with Erik Ramirez Interview with pastry chef Erin Kanagy-Loux Conversation with chef Dan Kluger Links to most downloaded episodes (click on any picture to listen to the episode) Chef Sheldon Simeon Chef Andy Doubrava Chef Chris Kajioka Chef Suzanne Goin Social media Chef Fany Gerson Instagram Facebook Social media La Newyorkina Instagram Facebook Social media Fan Fan Doughnuts Instagram Facebook Links mentioned in this episode La Neworkina Fan Fan Doughnuts Fany Gerson webiste
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    55 m
  • Lisa Dahl on Food, Loss & Building Legacy
    Jun 3 2025
    In this episode of Flavors Unknown, I sit down with Chef Lisa Dahl, one of the most influential figures in Arizona’s culinary landscape. A self-taught chef and resilient entrepreneur, Lisa shares how an unimaginable personal tragedy led her from San Francisco to Sedona—and eventually into the kitchen, where she built a restaurant empire from the ground up.She is the creative force behind a collection of beloved Sedona dining destinations:🌟 Dahl & Di Luca🔥 Mariposa Latin Inspired Grill🍝 Cucina Rustica🍕 Pisa Lisa🍔 Butterfly BurgerIn our conversation, Lisa opens up about the emotional origins of her culinary career, the soul she pours into every dish, and the unique vision behind each of her restaurants. We also explore her philanthropic mission through her foundation and its two pillars—Soup Hope and Justin’s Garden—that nourish both body and spirit. What you'll learn from Chef Lisa Dahl Growing up in Indiana and chasing dreams out West (4:29)Her years in the Bay Area and the tragedy that changed everything (4:55–5:54)From high heels to high heat: her career in the shoe business (6:35)Opening her first restaurant in Sedona—and never looking back (8:42)The comfort and creativity of soup-making (12:33)Transitioning from Dahl & Di Luca to her first solo concept (14:44)Balancing personal dynamics with business partnerships (20:51)Reinventing an old Pizza Hut as Pisa Lisa (26:59)The moment Lisa Dahl found unexpected strength in adversity (30:24)How each of her restaurant brands expresses a different part of her identity (35:23)How travel fuels her culinary innovation (44:58)Learning the art of empanadas in South America (50:13)Creating a burger worthy of the People’s Choice Award (55:23)Honoring her son through the foundation’s mission (1:03:22)Her go-to restaurants around the world (1:12:38)A local Scottsdale favorite you’ll want to try (1:16:23)Upcoming awards and career milestones (1:17:23)Her guilty-pleasure comfort food (1:18:22)The life lessons that continue to guide Lisa Dahl today (1:20:06)Chefs she dreams of collaborating with (1:21:44)On listening to intuition in the heat of life and business (1:24:27) I'd like to share a potential educational resource, "Conversations Behind the Kitchen Door", my new book that features dialogues with accomplished culinary leaders from various backgrounds and cultures. It delves into the future of culinary creativity and the hospitality industry, drawing from insights of a restaurant-industry-focused podcast, ‘flavors unknown”. It includes perspectives from renowned chefs and local professionals, making it a valuable resource for those interested in building a career in the culinary industry.Get the book here! Links to most downloaded episodes (click on any picture to listen to the episode) Chef Sheldon Simeon Chef Andy Doubrava Chef Chris Kajioka Chef Suzanne Goin Social media Chef Lisa Dahl Instagram Facebook Social media Dahl & DiLuca Instagram Facebook Social media Mariposa Sedona Instagram Facebook Links mentioned in this episode Lisa Dahl websiteMariposa RestaurantDahl & DiLucaCucina RusticaPisa LisaButterfly Burger SUBSCRIBE TO THE ‘FLAVORS UNKNOWN’ NEWSLETTER
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    1 h y 30 m
  • Tony Nguyen Talks Vietnamese Roots & Fine Dining
    May 20 2025
    In this episode of Flavors Unknown, I sit down with Chef Tony Nguyen, the Executive Chef behind the acclaimed Crustacean Restaurant in Beverly Hills—an upscale destination redefining Modern Asian cuisine with elegance and innovation.Born and raised in St. Louis to a Vietnamese family, Chef Tony shares how his upbringing, rich with cultural heritage and culinary storytelling, laid the foundation for his creative vision. We explore his earliest food memories, the influence of French technique on Vietnamese cuisine, and how cooking shows lit the spark that would eventually take him to culinary school—and into some of the country’s most prestigious kitchens.Chef Tony also opens up about the realities of the restaurant world: the importance of mentorship, why culinary school still matters, and how he’s navigating a rapidly evolving industry. From his San Francisco-inspired dishes to launching a new chip brand, and a 3-month solo culinary journey, this conversation is both thoughtful and inspiring. What you'll learn from Chef Tony Nguyen 3:14 Early food memories and first encounters with flavor3:54 Growing up Vietnamese in St. Louis and its lasting impact5:21 French culinary influence on Vietnamese traditions7:16 The cooking shows that first inspired his path8:25 What culinary school taught him—beyond technique10:12 Why formal culinary training still holds value today11:09 Working with his mentors and shaping a professional identity12:14 Curating the menu at Crustacean and its signature philosophy15:29 A new dish inspired by San Francisco’s food scene18:56 Why imitation in the kitchen is more than flattery21:23 Culinary lessons from Japan and global travel23:29 How the restaurant industry is shifting—and who’s succeeding25:01 Key traits of restaurants thriving in today’s climate26:07 The kind of restaurant concept he believes the world needs27:31 Behind his 3-month solo culinary sabbatical29:25 His new venture: rethinking snacks with an upcoming chip brand30:54 Tony’s ideal food tour of Los Angeles33:07 His guilty pleasure food confession34:14 The playful ingredients he loves experimenting with35:14 What the kitchen has taught him—about food and about life37:11 His dream culinary collaboration38:41 The worst advice he’s ever received in the restaurant business I'd like to share a potential educational resource, "Conversations Behind the Kitchen Door", my new book that features dialogues with accomplished culinary leaders from various backgrounds and cultures. It delves into the future of culinary creativity and the hospitality industry, drawing from insights of a restaurant-industry-focused podcast, ‘flavors unknown”. It includes perspectives from renowned chefs and local professionals, making it a valuable resource for those interested in building a career in the culinary industry.Get the book here! Links to other episodes with the chefs from Los Angeles Don't miss out on the chance to hear from these talented chefs and gain insight into the world of culinary techniques. Check out the links below for more conversations with chefs from the LA region.Conversation with Chef Nancy SilvertonInside Los Angeles Food Scene: A Panel DiscussionConversation with Chef Elizabeth FalknerConversation with Coffee Roaster Zayde NaquibInterview with Chef Tim HollingsworthConversation with Chef Brad Miller – Food Truck NationInterview with Chef Alison Trent Links to most downloaded episodes (click on any picture to listen to the episode) Chef Sheldon Simeon Chef Andy Doubrava Chef Chris Kajioka Chef Suzanne Goin Social media Chef Tony Nguyen Instagram
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    44 m
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