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Cooking Issues with Dave ArnoldFrom Food Trucks to Footwear: Daniel Shemtob on Lime Truck and SNIBBSDave is joined by chef, food truck lifer, yakitori operator, and SNIBBS co-founder Daniel Shemtob for a run through hearts, food trucks, and what actually keeps you upright on a greasy kitchen floor. They start with skewers and offal: chicken hearts vs duck and beef heart, a Korean beef-heart “Heart & Soul” taco, tortilla engineering, and why overstuffed tacos are a design flaw. From there it’s boiled peanuts, peanut butter nerdery, uncooked cranberry “relish” with horseradish, Thanksgiving recaps from LA, Milwaukee, and beyond, plus British Columbia saffron versus Iranian saffron and how Persian techniques layer saffron, rosewater, and pistachio. Quinn and Dave g...
2025-12-051h 01
Food and LoathingFormula 1 Fun & Hell's KitchenAndrew Morgan sits in for Gemini Stevens, and producer Rich Johnson connects from Seattle. At the center of the show this week: a nice long interview with Hell's Kitchen contestant Ellie Parker, as well as interviews with Chefs Jose Andres, Wolfgang Puck, Masaharu Morimoto, Jean-Georges Vongerichten, Michael Mina, Michael Voltaggio, Bryan Voltaggio and Dave Beran at F1's Fountain Club. Also: former French Laundry chef Tyler Vorce talks about his new off-Strip popup. We're dropping the episode early this week, so you can enjoy it as you prepare your holiday dinner, or drive to Grandma's house. Please enjoy.
2025-11-271h 18
Repertoire with Chef Sammy MonsourS1E7 Mei LinIn this episode of Repertoire, I travel to Los Angeles, California to sit down with Mei Lin—James Beard Award–winning chef, Top Chef champion, and the creative mind behind Daybird, the first fast-casual Szechuan hot chicken spot in the U.S.Born in China and raised in Detroit, Mei’s path through food is a story of balance—between precision and intuition, heat and harmony, tradition and reinvention. Her journey spans from fine dining kitchens like Wolfgang Puck’s Spago and Michael Voltaggio’s Ink to winning Top Chef: Boston and earning national acclaim for redefining fried chicke...
2025-11-111h 44
In the Weeds Podcast with Chef Spike MendelsohnChefs Bryan and Michael Voltaggio: Two Brothers, One Grind, Zero ShortcutsToday we're not just plating one powerhouse chef — we’ve got two. The Voltaggio Brothers sit down with Spike for an episode layered like a perfect terrine: humble beginnings, razor-sharp sibling banter, Michelin-level intensity, and true DMV loyalty.From banging pans in a Holiday Inn kitchen at 14 to chasing greatness across New York, West Virginia, California & back home, Bryan and Michael break down what it really takes to rise from busboy to industry icon. They talk family dinners as religion, working 100-hour weeks, learning luxury through hospitality, fabricating deer on porches to pay rent, Michelin highs, leadership less...
2025-11-041h 39
Reality Show Deep Dive PodcastBobby Flay's SHOCK Titan Swap: Why Ayesha Nurdjaja Is The $25K Challenger Killer 🤯Enjoying the show? Support our mission and help keep the content coming by buying us a coffee.If you're looking for a culinary competition that's a genuine battlefield, you need Bobby's Triple Threat. This is the show where one challenger faces a relentless gauntlet against three of the world's most formidable chefs—the Titans—and must beat all three individually for a massive $25,000 cash prize.We dissect the tectonic shift defining the upcoming Season 4 (premiering September 2025), fueled by a single, strategic roster change and deeply personal rivalries that guarantee maximum conflict.
2025-10-0523 min
The LA Food PodcastMichael Voltaggio on legacy, LA’s fine dining rise, and why he won’t slow down. Plus, restaurants pivoting “for the right reasons” and a preview of LA Chef Con 2025.Today’s LA Food Podcast is a first — our debut three-part episode. First up, host Luca Servodio breaks down the week’s biggest food stories, from Eleven Madison Park’s bold new pivot to Bill Addison’s glowing RVR review and how Ozempic is reshaping restaurant menus. He also sings the praises of recent meals at Budonoki, Lasita and Teddy’s Red Tacos. Then, LA Chef Con founder Brad Metzger joins us to preview the October 6 event at Redbird and Vibiana, bringing together the city’s top chefs and industry leaders. Finally, our headliner: Michael Voltaggio, the Top Chef season 6 winne...
2025-08-151h 18
Two Dudes in a KitchenLuke’s Diner: You Are Top ChefYou know him from Bravo’s “Top Chef,” Michelin star rated chef Michael Voltaggio takes a seat at Luke’s Diner this week. Hear how competing with his brother almost tore their relationship apart for a few years. Plus, Scott loves Michael’s new tequila, but did he have a little TOO much on the golf course? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-07-1830 minI Am All In with Scott PattersonLuke’s Diner: You Are Top ChefYou know him from Bravo’s “Top Chef,” Michelin star rated chef Michael Voltaggio takes a seat at Luke’s Diner this week. Hear how competing with his brother almost tore their relationship apart for a few years. Plus, Scott loves Michael’s new tequila, but did he have a little TOO much on the golf course? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-07-1830 min
How The Sausage Is Made with Chef Chris Cosentino117 — Chef Bryan VoltaggioBryan Voltaggio isn’t just a chef; he’s a generational talent, respected by his peers and admired by food lovers everywhere. His restaurants—Voltaggio Brothers Steakhouse, Vulcania (co-owned with his brother Michael), and Wye Oak Tavern—each tell a story of culinary mastery and savory innovation.With accolades that include being a James Beard Foundation Award finalist and starring on Top Chef (season six), Top Chef Masters (season five), and Top Chef All-Stars (season sixteen), Bryan has firmly cemented his place in the culinary world. His cookbooks, HOME and VOLT Ink (co-written with his brother Michael), showcase...
2025-07-091h 37
Version 1Ginn Choe of “Bobby’s Triple Threat” on what makes a good cocktail, taste and flavor inspirations, and the art of mixologyGinn Choe is a bartender on Food Network’s show “Bobby’s Triple Threat,” where she crafts new custom cocktails and mocktails for Bobby Flay and chefs Michael Voltaggio, Brooke Williamson, and Tiffany Derry. She has over a decade of experience in New York City’s hospitality, nightlife, and cocktail programs. Since launching nightlife venue Chapel Bar and the beautiful fine dining experience of Verōnika, she has since launched a new cocktail bar called Era in Hell’s Kitchen.
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2025-06-1055 min
Food Network ObsessedBryan Voltaggio on the 24 in 24 Challenge That Had Him SweatingBryan Voltaggio shares his earliest food memory of helping make creamed corn with neighbors in Frederick, Maryland—an experience that sparked his love for food and community. The chef discusses how his early interests in marine biology and the outdoors gave way to a culinary career after landing a busboy job that led him into the kitchen. He reveals how quickly he rose through the ranks and later manifested his dream of opening a restaurant in his hometown. Bryan reflects on teaming up with his brother Michael to create Wye Oak Tavern, a modern tavern in a historic, converted ch...
2025-05-2348 min
Andrew Talks to ChefsEXCLUSIVE! RETURN OF THE LA CHEF CONFERENCE: A Special Announcement by Conference Founder Brad Metzger & Host Chef Neal FraserFor nearly a decade, the LA Chef Conference has been the gathering of Los Angeles chefs and industry professionals. After a one-year hiatus, the conference returns this October 6 in its new home at Redbird and Vibiana in Downtown LA. On this episode, conference founder Brad Metzger and host chef Neal Fraser join Andrew to discuss some featured topics, speakers, and chefs who will be cooking for the conference's always-impressive lunch, including (in alphabetical order) Gilberto Cetina, David Gelb, Rashida Holmes, Jordan Kahn, Evan Kleiman, Michael Mina, Charles Namba, Laurie Ochoa, Nancy Silverton, Michael Voltaggio, Alice Waters, and others. (Andrew...
2025-05-1545 min
Industry Only at The Cheese StoreA Thousand Bucks and a Chrysler 300 ft. Chef Michael VoltaggioThe one and only tattooed, Top Chef winning, Michelin-starred Chef Michael Voltaggio joins the guys in the Cheese Store basement to talk tequila, legacy, and the state of L.A. dining. They cover the creative stretch from Bazaar to the backyard taco crawl, what it means to stay curious after decades in the game, and why the next chapter of hospitality might look a lot like the first one. Also: the 2008 oral history nobody’s written yet, Roy Choi in the streets, and why every server in L.A. is secretly a grip.Follow Mi...
2025-05-0958 min
Moms of FlavortownNEWS BREAK! Brooke Williamson and Bobby Flay DATING?????Send us a textDebbie (@waynesbasement) and Rachel (@rachelscbloor) could NOT wait until their next ep to talk about the breaking news that came out in People this week about TOC I winner Brooke Williamson dating FOOD NETWORK MEGABOSS Bobby Flay!Is Triple Threat just a polycule? Does Michael Voltaggio hang? Are things getting weird? Did Bobby watch The Hills???? We discuss it all.People Article:Bobby Flay and Food Network Costar Brooke Williamson are Dating: 'Love Bloomed' (Source)Bobby Asked Out Kristin Cavallari????Bobby Flay’s new ro...
2025-03-2707 min
Serving SuccessHow to Handle the Rise of 'Chefluencers' and Stay True to the CraftIn this episode, we explore the rise of "chefluencers"—cooks who gain massive followings on social media without necessarily having the traditional kitchen experience. Michael and Bryan Voltaggio discuss the blending of entertainment and culinary expertise, the challenges of staying relevant in a social media-driven industry, and how chefs can uphold craftsmanship while embracing digital platforms. Takeaways:Prioritize culinary skills over social media fame. Adapt without losing authenticity. Master more than just one dish. Use social media as a tool, not a shortcut. Stay competitive by being excellent. Want to connect directly with industry thought leaders...
2025-02-2802 min
Serving SuccessLessons from Michael and Bryan Voltaggio’s Culinary JourneysIn this episode of Serving Success, Michael and Bryan Voltaggio share insights from their journey—from Top Chef fame to running acclaimed restaurants like Voltaggio Brothers Steakhouse and their latest venture, Volcania. They also discuss their Live Nation partnership, bringing Volt Burger to concert venues nationwide, and how they balance innovation, nostalgia, and family in their culinary empire. Takeaways:Competition fuels growth. Family and business can thrive together. Adaptability is essential. Great food extends beyond restaurants. Nostalgia drives innovation. Give back to the industry. Want to connect directly with industry thought leaders like today's guest? MAJC has...
2025-02-2602 minHow The Sausage Is Made with Chef Chris Cosentino103: Chef Michael VoltaggioChef Michael Voltaggio has established a bold and trendsetting legacy. His influence spans multiple industries, with groundbreaking projects like Vulcania at Mammoth Mountain, Volt Burger at over 40 Live Nation Venues nationwide, and Voltaggio Brothers Steak House at MGM National Harbor in DC, all reflecting his innovative spirit.
2024-12-111h 41
Table 5 with Lindsay LuttrellMichael Voltaggio on Tips for Thanksgiving Turkey, His Most Recent Christmas Tradition and How The Holidays Are All About Comfort Food and NostalgiaIn this episode, host Lindsay Luttrell, welcomes back Michael Voltaggio—Husband, father, chef, restaurateur, cookbook author, tequila producer and culinary competition titan. Michael opens up about his latest unique Christmas ritual with his wife, offers some expert tips on cooking the perfect turkey, plus his thoughts on what makes the holidays so special—comfort, nostalgia, and casseroles. Tune in for a conversation about how the holidays are about the people you’re with and the memories you’re making.
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Original music by Colin Killalea & Curtis Fye
Edited by: Susan Kemp
2024-11-1333 min
First Smoke of The DayBroken Promises: Designing Fashion Off Emotions, Global Launch, Zumiez PartnershipGet out your notepad for this pod because there are some serious GEMS being dropped for any creatives or entrepreneurs out there to scoop up.BlackLeaf and PackGods sit down with the ultimate power couple taking the streetwear industry by storm, Jason and Mandee Bence, founders of Broken Promises. Jason and Mandee take us on their own wildly interesting journeys to finding each other, falling in love, and creating Broken Promises from the ground up together while also modeling on the side, because why not?Jason (@jasonpromises), Broken Promises co-founder, dives deep into...
2024-10-072h 26Food Network ObsessedBrooke Williamson on Becoming a Triple Threat TitanChef Brooke Williamson shares how she became one of Bobby Flay's titans on Bobby’s Triple Threat, describing the intense yet authentic atmosphere of the show and reflecting on memorable moments. She discusses the dynamics among fellow titans Michael Voltaggio and Tiffany Derry, highlighting their growing camaraderie and mutual support. Brooke delves into her role as a judge on BBQ Brawl, where she admires the barbecue chefs' skill and dedication and notes the unique team dynamics this season. She shares her excitement over her highly anticipated cookbook, Sunkissed Cooking, which emphasizes produce-forward dishes inspired by her upbringing in Los An...
2024-06-1435 min
Mustache TalesTop Chef, Food Industry, and Pregnancy Pillows | Michael VoltaggioOn this episode of Mustache Tales Jay and Hayes welcome Michael Voltaggio, chef, restaurateur, author, and winner of Top Chef season 6. Listen as they discuss the backstage of the food industry, Mike's passage through the reality show, Hayes' awfulness as a waiter, and what pregnancy pillows have to do with all of that.
2024-05-061h 00
SoCal Restaurant ShowAmar Santana, Executive Chef and Proprietor, Vaca at Soth Coast Plaza and Broadway by Amar Santana, Laguna Beach Part 1“Amar Santana, a distinguised Careers through Culinary Arts Program (C-CAP) alum, serves as the Executive Chef and owner at Broadway By Amar Santana in Laguna Beach, and Vaca in Costa Mesa, California adjacent to South Coast Plaza. Born in the Dominican Republic, he immigrated to the US at 13 and began his culinary career at 16. He has been mentored by some of the world's most renowned chefs, including Charlie Palmer, who helped him develop his skills of expressing his passion through food. By combining flavors and culinary traditions from all over the world, Amar provides a truly unforgettable gastronomical experience.”
2024-04-2813 minSoCal Restaurant ShowAmar Santana, Executive Chef and Proprietor, Vaca at Soth Coast Plaza and Broadway by Amar Santana, Laguna Beach Part 2“Amar Santana, a Careers through Culinary Arts Program (C-CAP) alum, serves as the Executive Chef and owner at Broadway By Amar Santana in Laguna Beach, and Vaca in Costa Mesa, California adjacent to South Coast Plaza. Born in the Dominican Republic, he immigrated to the US at 13 and began his culinary career at 16. He has been mentored by some of the world's most renowned chefs, including Charlie Palmer, who helped him develop his skills of expressing his passion through food. By combining flavors and culinary traditions from all over the world, Amar provides a truly unforgettable gastronomical experience.” “C...
2024-04-2810 minMoms of FlavortownMoF Ep 34 - GBBO S14, Ep 6 - Botanicals Week!!Send us a textDebbie (@waynesbasement) and Rachel (@rachelscbloor) are rolling out to talk the Great British Baking Show Series 14 Ep 6 - Botanicals Week! We discuss our new podcast art, apple juice’s strange qualities, festive holiday drinks, and of course our kids and what we’re cooking!Follow us for all things Food Network, GBBO, Boob Watch, memes, and whatever else!!Notes from the show:Kevin Alvir:https://www.instagram.com/mr_kevinalvir/Vintage Annals Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/vintageannalsarchive/?hl=e...
2023-11-1454 min
Kitchen ConversationsChef Michael Voltaggio Live from The Shamrock Foods EXPOFollow us, @shamrockfoods, for more restaurant industry expertise and menu inspiration
2023-09-2824 min
Vegas RevealedHawaiians Could Pay Extra to Visit Vegas, Las Vegas Gets Ready for Super Bowl 58, U2 Lands at The MSG Sphere, Culinary Residency Coming to Mandalay Bay, Cool Downtown Bookstore | Ep. 156Send us a textHawaii tried to stop Las Vegas advertising on the Islands but that didn't fly. Now, there is a bill that proposes a tax on gambling trip packages to Las Vegas. We discuss and explain. U2 confirms they are going to perform shows at the MSG Sphere when it opens. The Super Ball arrives in Las Vegas as the city gets ready to host Super Bowl 58. Longtime restaurant Aureole at Mandalay Bay is closing. It's known for its Wine Angels. The restaurant will reopen as "Retro." Top Chef stars Michael and Bryan Voltaggio will...
2023-02-1841 min
Stephanie Knows Some S#!TBryan VoltaggioStephanie knows Bryan Voltaggio! Stephanie Cmar and Joel Murphy are joined by Stephanie's fellow Top Chef All-Star finalist Bryan Voltaggio. He talks about working with his brother Michael, making the perfect smashburger and getting his pilot's license. You can support the show and your local bookstores by purchasing any book mentioned on the show through our bookshop. Theme Song: "Exotica" by Juanitos This week's episode is sponsored by California Prunes. To learn more and snag some great recipes, head over to CaliforniaPrunes.org. Stephanie Knows Some Shit is part of the...
2023-01-2555 min
Live Through Love with Ruben RojasBiggest Lessons From 2022 That Will Change Your Life in 2023 (part one)In 2022, we learned not only what it means to LIVE THROUGH LOVE from Ruben's perspective and his art but also through the lens of his numerous guests. We drew wisdom from community leaders, celebrities, actors and actresses, authors, influencers, law enforcement, health and wellness, and even fellow artists. Part one (of two) of some of the BIGGEST lessons Ruben has learned that resonated so strongly with him that he wanted to revisit and share with you here. As we all reflect on the last year and extract our life lessons from 2022 in preparation for the...
2022-12-2135 min
Flightless BirdThanksgivingIn this week’s Flightless Bird, David Farrier sets out to find the perfect turkey, and in doing so discovers what Thanksgiving is all about. Somehow, Farrier gets acclaimed celebrity chef Michael Voltaggio to cook him, Dax, Monica and Rob a full Thanksgiving meal - which involves a lot of turkey, sides, stuffing and pies. Voltaggio and Farrier discuss turkey jacuzzis, and where Michael can be found most Thanksgivings. Puzzled by the origins of Thanksgiving, David talks to Crystal EchoHawk, founder & Executive Director of illuminative.org - to find out the real origins of Thankgiving and how to best spend th...
2022-11-2256 min
No Pix After Dark PodcastNoPixAfterDarl EP 200: Nycci NellisOne of the DC area’s best known and most respected food and wine journalists, Nycci Nellis sits atop a small, dining out/going out media empire.
She is: Hailed as Greater Washington, D.C.’s “go-to” source for the latest on what’s happening across the restaurant and party and scene Founder and publisher of TheListAreYouOnIt.com, a website with more than 36,000 loyal subscribers that aggregates and always updates the latest in everything happening across the area’s food and wine scene and hailed by Washington Post as, "one of the premier resources for all things food and win...
2022-11-0242 minFood Network ObsessedMichael Voltaggio on Creativity, Chaos & What’s in His Notes AppChef Michael Voltaggio reveals what foods he flew in for his most recent birthday celebration and what his forties have looked like so far. He talks about what he learned having to support himself in high school while working at a Holiday Inn and why he always perceives challenges as opportunities. After three decades, Michael reveals why he fell in love with the industry and how he continues to stay inspired and fulfilled day to day. He talks about how social media and the sharing economy has influenced the industry and how his personal approach to hospitality is reflected...
2022-10-2146 min
Live Through Love with Ruben RojasBringing People Together Around the Dinner Table with Michael VoltaggioWelcome celebrity chef, restaurateur, and author Michael Voltaggio. "If you’re around people who bring something to the table, it’s your responsibility to be a sponge and soak that up.” - Michael Voltaggio Michael sits down with Ruben to talk about his love of food. He shares how his passion for cooking came almost as an accident when a 15-year old Michael, then a busboy at the Holiday Inn, was invited to help prepare some of the dishes in the kitchen. A spark was lit, and he never looked back. He encourages young...
2022-09-071h 04
Beyond the Fame with Jason FraleyVoltaggio BrothersWTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with celebrity chefs Bryan and Michael Voltaggio about their journey from Frederick, Maryland to competing against each other on TV's "Top Chef" to creating restaurants like Voltaggio Brothers Steak House at MGM National Harbor. You'll also hear a bonus conversation with Bryan Voltaggio from March 2020 as a fascinating time capsule of the restaurant business during the pandemic. (Royalty-Free Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")
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2022-07-0641 min
Beyond the PlateChefs Bryan and Michael VoltaggioBryan and Michael Voltaggio are brothers, business partners, chefs, restaurateurs, authors, TV personalities and dads. In this episode we discuss how they went from teenagers working at a Holiday Inn in Maryland to being arguably the best known duo in the food world. We talk about the different paths each of them took to get to where they are today, the moment they realized they had made it as chefs, what motivates them, and how and where they lean on each other in their restaurant creative process. Bryan and Michael are both extremely active in their communities helping many...
2022-07-061h 04
Table 5 with Lindsay LuttrellMICHAEL VOLTAGGIOMichael Voltaggio is a chef, cookbook author, restaurateur, and a dad of two daughters. His impressive culinary resume includes working for Master Chef Peter Timmins, Chef Charlie Palmer and Chef José Andrés. He rose to fame after his season 6 Top Chef win and has been a mainstay in culinary competitions since, both judging and competing. In this episode, Michael tells funny stories of his early days as a cocky chef and gets real about being a dad. He and I discuss how he discovered this career at a young age, the highs and lows of getting to where he...
2022-03-041h 34
Who? WeeklySimu Liu, Michael Voltaggio & Elizabeth Theranos?Mel C! Matt James! Cody Rigsby! Iman Shumpert! BAG! Melora Hardin! OK, and did we mention MELORA HARDIN? The stars... they are dancing! Who will dance their way to the Mirrorball Trophy? (Who cares!) We've got calls about Chase Rice's turn on The Bachelor, F'Boy's big finale & how much money Eagle Eye Cherry actually made from streaming. Plus, the death of Gossip Cop, thee #Munnlaney pregnancy, Shang-Chi's Simu Liu, the fascinating pairing of Michael Voltaggio and Bria Vinaite and does Britney Spears know who Bella Thorne is? The answer may surprise you. Call 619.WHO.THEM to leave...
2021-09-101h 08
Restaurant Unstoppable with Eric Cacciatore815: Chris Viaud Owner and Executive Chef of Greenleaf and Culture Chef Chris Viaud is owner and executive chef of Greenleaf Millford and sister restaurant, Culture, both residing in Milford, NH. Originally from Randolph, MA, Chris and his parents, who had immigrated from Haiti, moved to Londonderry, N.H. where, post-high school graduation, he attended Johnson & Wales University, receiving his bachelor's degree in Culinary Arts & Food Service Management.Post culinary school, Chris came back to Boston where he spent three years at Deuxave, a true culinary landmark for modern French cuisine in the city, where he gained experience working alongside chef and owner Chris Coombs, Adrienne Mosie, and ac...
2021-07-261h 47
Food Network ObsessedThe Voltaggio Brothers on Healthy Sibling Rivalry & Battle of the BrothersHost Jaymee Sire chats with the dynamic brother-chef duo, Bryan and Michael Voltaggio, about growing up together, focusing on similar career paths, and their new show, Battle of the Brothers. The brothers share their experiences growing up with a healthy sibling rivalry and their first experience in the kitchen together at a Holiday Inn with Bryan as Michael’s boss. They talk about how their career paths have brought them together, and apart to opposite coasts, as they have made their way to the top of the restaurant industry. They also chat about how working and competing together has al...
2021-07-0943 min
Good Questions...with Cameron DoleS2E101 - CJ Hunt, Kevin Bigley, and Michael and Bryan VoltaggioIn this episode, we visit with The Daily Show's CJ Hunt, actor Kevin Bigley, along with chefs Michael and Bryan Voltaggio.
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2021-06-3025 min
BADNWZ™Episode #27 - Advertise on Eggshells w/ Michael Voltaggio#Season3 starting out strong with @mvoltaggio. Michael Voltaggio is an American chef and owner of numerous restaurants. He was the winner of @bravotopchef season #six and has gone on to win a countless other awards in the culinary world. We talk about his whole journey, from working as a line cook at the Holiday Inn, finding work processing deer in the winter to being the chef at a @michelinguide star restaurant. Mike really breaks it down for the #BADNWZArmy. We talk #SousVide before that was a thing. Working for @chefjoseandres and eventually opening his first place #ink. Our converstaion...
2020-09-201h 05
MoxieTalk with Kirt JacobsMichael Voltaggio - American Chef & Restauranteur - Bourbon & BeyondLos Angeles, based Michael Voltaggio is the chef of the former ink.well concept, as well as Sack Sandwiches at LAX's Tom Bradley International. Beginning his career at the age of 15, Michael earned the prestigious Greenbrier apprenticeship at age 19 and went on to helm the kitchens at Dry Creek Kitchen and The Bazaar by José Andrés. Celebrated for having reinterpreted a new class of finer dining at ink. – which received the title of GQ's "Best New Restaurant in America" 2011 – Michael has been recognized as one of Food & Wine's Best New Chefs 2013, winner of Bravo's Top Chef, and hosted the Tr...
2020-09-0707 min
Industry NightTaking It To the TopChef Bryan Voltaggio has been a staple in the DC food and wine scene for over 15 years. From his humble beginnings growing up in Frederick, Maryland to being named executive chef at Charlie Palmer Steak, to breaking out on his own and opening the highly acclaimed Volt. Bryan and his brother, Michael, competed on one of the most watched seasons of Top Chef, Season 6 -- where Michael took the win from his brother. Now the two of them have opened up Estuary in the new Conrad Hotel and Bryan is back on Top Chef to see if he can be...
2020-01-1700 min
What We're Drinking with Dan Dunn23. 5 Classic Cocktails, Explained, with chefs Michael Voltaggio, Ed Lee and Adam SobelDan gives the 411 on 5 classic cocktails: The Manhattan, French 75, Mojito, Mint Julep and Dark & Story. The history of the drinks, and recipes. Plus, he chats with celebrity chefs Michael Voltaggio, Ed Lee and Adam Sobel.
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2019-11-1242 min
Great AdventuresEpisode 21: Michael Voltaggio (Chef)Chef Michael Voltaggio ("Top Chef") takes a break from his busy schedule, including the New York Wine & Food Festival and running his new restaurant Estuary in the Conrad Washington, DC, to discuss how travel has influenced his cuisine.
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2019-10-1124 min
Communal TableBryan and Michael Voltaggio Talk About Working With Family, Top Chef, and Being Young, Broke CooksThe public may best know Bryan and Michael Voltaggio from their fiery Top Chef face-offs, but by the time the brothers appeared onscreen, they'd collectively logged a couple of decades working in kitchens. They learned plenty from their lean years—how to survive in New York City on $300 a week, find their voice while cooking for other people, and be part of a team—and now they're the ones calling the shots. As their latest co-venture, Estuary in Washington D.C., opens its doors, the brothers reflect on their mentors, their working relationship, and the measures they take to stay bala...
2019-05-091h 07
The Bite Goes On - Radio MisfitsThe Bite Goes On – Cole DickinsonEP25: Since MacArthur Place Hotel was purchased last year, there has been a great amount of curiosity as to how the culinary direction would change from its steakhouse roots. On this episode of The Bite Goes On, Kathleen Hill joins us as we were able to talk to Chef Cole Dickenson about his returning home to Sonoma County, his path working his way up the ladder to become an Executive Chef, his appearance on CHOPPED, “Layla” a much anticipated restaurant opening, his mentor Michael Voltaggio and his support for No Kid Hungry and the upcoming ChefCycle event. We also talk...
2019-04-261h 03
Bring Your Own Kombucha PodcastEpisode 48: Meal Prep with Chef Leigh AnnEpisode 48 features Leigh Anderson, a Los Angeles-based private chef and food blogger. She grew up in my mother’s kitchen making Kraft mac and cheese, and every recipe on the side of the Bisquick box and watching Julia Child on PBS. She attended Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Institute and thereafter spent the next few years working in some of LA’s best restaurants including Michael Voltaggio’s Ink. and Thomas Keller’s Bouchon Bistro. Since then she has been working as a private chef creating healthy dinners for families. We chat all about eating healthy, meal prepping and some of her best...
2018-10-0232 min
Starving for Attention with Richard and Jazmin BlaisFrom the Freezer: Michael VoltaggioThis week Richard and Jazmin are kicking back on Kauai so they've thawed off a favorite from the past. Top Chef winner and the tattooed restaurateur behind .ink in Los Angeles Michael Voltaggio talks about competing on television with his own brother, creating his own chef family tree, and the element of surprise he makes sure to incorporate into his food. Remember to join us at @starving4pod on Instagram!
2018-08-2156 min
The Mantry PodcastMantry Podcast Ep. 27 - 12 Handy Thanksgiving HacksReggie Milligan Co-Founder of Mantry hosts "12 Handy Thanksgiving Hacks"
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Show Notes:
1. The Tinfoil DIY Roasting Rack
2. Grate Frozen Butter Directly Into Pie Dough
3. Rice = Easy Pie Weights
4. Rolling Pin Replacement
5. Super-Fast Potato Peeling
7. Keep Mashed Potatoes Warm in a Slow Cooker.
8. Use The Cooler To Free Up Fridge Space
9. Small Crowd? Cook Turkey Parts Separately.
“Cook the turkey breast and leg meat separately. Th...
2017-11-2110 min
Drinky Fun TimeG Love, Chef Michael Voltaggio, Gabriel Cardarella and Dave Pickerill, paired with Scotch and RyeGarrett Dutton, better known as G. Love, joins Dan and Emma for a wide-ranging chat about growing up in Philly, drinking whiskey and the nearly 25 years he's spent fronting G. Love & Special Sauce. Also on the show, Emma enjoys some Scotch eggs with LA-based chef and TV personality, Michael Voltaggio, and talks whisky and tiny houses with expert and Dewar's brand ambassador, Gabriel Cardarella. If that isn't enough, we also get a visit from master distiller Dave Pickerell, who made his bones producing bourbon for Maker's Mark before solidifying his legend making rye whiskey at WhistlePig. Learn m...
2017-11-2150 min
Good Food on the RoadJonathan Gold dines at Ink.well in West HollywoodJonathan Gold heads to Michael Voltaggio’s Ink.well to find a slightly more accessible reboot of his shuttered restaurant Ink.
2017-11-1804 min
ReWild YourselfThe Quest for Wild Terroir - Pascal Baudar #159Today’s show explores terroir — the flavor of place. Discovering the wild flavors of your local bioregion is a smart and ecologically interactive way to intimately engage with your place and add context to the story of your food. Pascal Baudar — wild food researcher and a self-styled “culinary alchemist” — joins us to share his unique and inspiring niche in the wild food world: wildcrafted terroir. Based in southern California with access to many different ecosystems (mountain, desert, chaparral, and seashore) and 700+ different wildcrafted ingredients, Pascal is a brazen wild food experimenter who combines his knowledge of plants and his local l...
2017-08-241h 30Starving for Attention with Richard and Jazmin BlaisMichael VoltaggioTop Chef winner and the tattooed restaurateur behind .ink in Los Angeles Michael Voltaggio steps into the Walk-In to talk about competing on television with his own brother, creating his own chef family tree, and the element of surprise he makes sure to incorporate into his food.
2017-07-2557 min
Take Out With Ashley and RobynEpisode 75 with Guest Bryan VoltaggioVoltaggio is the executive chef and owner of six restaurants including VOLT, Lunchbox, Family Meal, RANGE, and two locations of AGGIO. As a finalist on Top Chef Season 6 and Top Chef Masters Season 5, Voltaggio is the first chef to compete on both Top Chef and Top Chef Masters. The James Beard Foundation Award finalist co-authored the cookbook, VOLT.Ink, with his brother, Michael, and is set to release a new title HOME in 2014. As a father and chef, Voltaggio is a passionate philanthropist and supports Share Our Strength (SOS) in their fight against childhood hunger. He has raised over half...
2017-05-1732 min
Forks on the LeftPhil Rosenthal: Everybody Loves What Phil’s Having (Especially When It’s Smoked Brisket)Guests: Phil Rosenthal, Adam Cole In our first-ever episode, hosts Jeff Strauss & Jeff Phelps hang out with the always-funny Phil Rosenthal, writer/creator of the massive hit comedy 'Everybody Loves Raymond' and star/creator of 'I’ll Have What Phil’s Having'. Strauss, Phelps and Phil talk eating, family, TV, travel and Phil’s lifelong hate/love experience with food. The three are joined by chef Adam Cole, whose career has taken him from the front-lines in fine-dining kitchens of superstar chefs Michael Voltaggio and José Andrés to open his own Los An...
2016-10-2655 min
Chat Chow TV (HD)Help Fight Food Deserts with Naked Juice and #DrinkGoodDoGoodOver the past few weeks, you’ve probably seen plenty of your favorite social media personalities post a photo of themselves with a fruit or veggie and hashtagging it #DrinkGoodDoGood. Wondering what that’s all about? Let us explain.
Nearly 24 million Americans live in food deserts and don’t have access to affordable, quality, fresh fruits and vegetables. But Naked Juice is trying to help change this. For the third year in a row, Naked Juice is partnering with Wholesome Wave – an organization that helps create affordable access to fresh, local and regional food to those in need – t...
2015-10-0623 min
Girl on Guy with Aisha Tylergirl on guy 190: michael voltaggiojoin chef michael voltaggio of ink, ink sack and top chef and aisha as they discuss self-startership, self-sufficiency, self-isolation, self-immolation and self-destruction. plus michael isn't in this to make friends. he's here to make food.
girl on guy wants your hands up and utensils down.
2015-06-241h 29
Food is the New RockWin a Signed Cookbook Prize PackWe're taking a break this week (after a year, we deserve it!) but don't forget... we're giving away a prize pack of signed cookbooks from past guests. All you have to do is go to our website www.foodisthenewrock.com and sign up for our email newsletter and you'll be entered to win signed cookbooks from Michael Voltaggio, David Chang, Marcus Samuelsson, Rick Bayless and more. PLUS if you're in the L.A. area come to the L.A. Street Food Festival at the Rose Bowl this Saturday (June 29th). Zach and Chuck will be there selling shirts and kissing bab...
2013-06-2505 min
The Mutant SeasonChef Michael VoltaggioChef Michael Voltaggio hangs out with Gil to talk about how he went from a picky eater to a professional chef, what vegetables kids hate the most and scary bugs!
2013-04-2336 minFood is the New RockMichael VoltaggioEp. 16 - Top Chef winner Michael Voltaggio invites Chuck and Zach to his restaurant Ink in West Hollywood to chat about The Grammys, Tom Collicchio, food bloggers, and the time he saw New Kids on the Block in concert. Plus the guys get Michael to admit that being awarded a Food Club plaque by Aziz Ansari, Jason Woliner, and Eric Wareheim may have been better than winning Top Chop.
2012-10-0243 min
The Baub ShowChef Michael Voltaggio and Sherry LayneOur cool factor skyrockets this Sunday when we welcome Chef Michael Voltaggio. Best known for winning season six of Bravo's hit show, Top Chef, he will be live in the Global Voice Broadcasting studio to discuss his new restaurants ink. and ink.sack (which GQ magazing just named the #1 new restaurant in the country) and his new cookbook with his brother Bryan Voltaggio, entitled, VOLTink. You won't want to miss this show as it also marks Bob's final episode out of the LA studio before his broadcasts move to North Carolina.
2012-03-1156 min
Meet the AuthorBryan & Michael Voltaggio: Meet the AuthorsIn their much-anticipated debut cookbook, chefs Bryan and Michael Voltaggio of Bravo’s "Top Chef" explore the concept of family by crafting stories illustrated by ingredient-driven recipes, personal experiences, and modern perspectives on food.
2011-11-0800 minGood Food on the RoadJonathan Scores a Highly Sought ReservationJonathan Gold lands a coveted reservation at Michael Voltaggio's Ink. He compares the anticipation and buzz around Ink to when Spago first opened in the 1980's...
2011-10-1504 min