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Sam Yoo can handle the TikTok influencers
The chef-owner of Golden Diner on menu development, TikTok surges, and *the* pancakes.
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Katie Parla doesn't think all food in Italy is good
But that's the point of her writing. Our conversation on Italian food culture, cookbook writing, and her publishing company.
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Elias Cairo, founder, Olympia Provisions
On his path to making high-quality American charcuterie and rebuilding the commodity food system.
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Andrew Benin, co-founder, Graza
On building the buzzy olive oil brand.
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Joanne Kwong, President, Pearl River Mart
On Pearl River's staying power, building community, and adapting to modern consumer tastes.
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Caitlin Whelan, fourth-generation owner, Sahadi's
On the expansion and evolution of a 125 year old family business.
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Young Stowe, co-founder, Unified Ferments
On building a brand from scratch, the non-alcoholic beverage space, and Dry January.
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Doreen Winkler, sommelier & owner of Orange Glou wine shop
On her path to becoming an orange wine expert, up-and-coming wine regions, and more.
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Edy Massih, chef and owner of Edy's Grocer
On spreading the joy of Lebanese cooking, how he thinks about authenticity, and his ‘Keep it Zesty’ mantra.
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Aran Goyoaga, cookbook author and recipe developer
On her path to gluten free baking, how she develops recipes, and gluten free’s role in the broader cookbook landscape.
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Peter Yi, cider maker and co-founder, Brooklyn Cider House
On his path to the industry, making wild ciders, and working with rare apple varieties.
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Sarah Raffetto, chief operating officer, Raffetto's Pasta
On tradition, loyalty, and growth at her family’s century-old pasta shop.
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