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We’re thrilled to welcome Bertha González Nieves, CEO and co-founder of Casa Dragones, back to the pod. Bertha talks with host Kerry Diamond about the chance encounter that changed her life, what it takes to build a brand, and the passion, determination, and naïvete required to be an entrepreneur. They also talk about the Casa Dragones tasting room opening later this year at Fontainebleau Las Vegas and why Bertha wouldn’t mind being stuck on a desert island with Martha Stewart. Thank you to Kerrygold and OpenTable for supporting our show. Hosted by Kerry Diamond Produced by Catherine Baker and Elizabeth Vogt Edited by Jenna Sadhu Content Operations Manager Londyn Crenshaw Recorded at Newsstand Studios at Rockefeller Center Radio Cherry Bombe is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network. Subscribe to our newsletter and check out past episodes and transcripts here. More on Bertha: Instagram, website More on Kerry: Instagram

Lots of people dream of moving to France. Rebekah Peppler made it a reality when she moved from New York to Paris, and today she’s the author of three books dedicated to French food, drink, and traditions: “Apéritif,” “À Table,” and her newest, “Le Sud.” She joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about her journey of self-discovery, life in Paris, how her battle with long Covid led to “Le Sud,” her favorite recipes from the book, and why she’d happily be stuck on a desert island with cookbook queen Melissa Clark. Hosted by Kerry Diamond Produced by Catherine Baker and Elizabeth Vogt Edited by Jenna Sadhu Content Operations Manager Londyn Crenshaw Recorded at Newsstand Studios at Rockefeller Center Radio Cherry Bombe is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network. Subscribe to our newsletter and check out past episodes and transcripts here. More on Rebekah: Instagram, website, “Le Sud” book More on Kerry: Instagram

Buffy Maguire has been in the coffee business for 30 years, but it’s not where she envisioned herself as a young college student interested in political science and social justice. She even moved to Belfast to attend graduate school and witness first-hand the peace process underway in Northern Ireland. While there, she made a small film focused on people who had lost loved ones during The Troubles, the name given to the conflict that embroiled the country. “I could feel the power of oral history, the need to remember and honor people, even if it happened a long time ago,” says Buffy. She herself would face a great loss years later when her young son Kevin died. To cope during his time in the hospital, Buffy started to doodle and daydream. “I created this crazy coffee company in my head,” she says. “It had to be fun and light and escapism, but rooted in something I cared about.” Buffy tucked the idea away for three years so she could focus on “living and thriving” for the sake of her two younger sons. “I knew deep in my soul they would do as I was doing, not as I was saying, so I had to live it. That was always my inspiration.” In time, Buffy would launch Lady Falcon Coffee Club, the San Francisco-based brand known for its single origin blends, distinctive packaging, and colorful, refurbished 1948 GMC bread truck turned coffee truck (Buffy shared the news that a Lady Falcon brick-and-mortar is in the works in the Outer Sunset neighborhood). Don’t miss her conversation with host Kerry Diamond. Thank you to Kerrygold, Johnnie Walker, and OpenTable for supporting our show. Hosted by Kerry Diamond Produced by Catherine Baker and Elizabeth Vogt Edited by Jenna Sadhu Content Operations Manager Londyn Crenshaw Recorded at Newsstand Studios at Rockefeller Center Radio Cherry Bombe is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network. Subscribe to our newsletter and check out past episodes and transcripts here. More on Buffy: Instagram, website More on Kerry: Instagram

We have a special live episode for you today. It’s food TV star Giada De Laurentiis in conversation with host Kerry Diamond from this year’s South by Southwest conference in Austin. They discuss everything from Giada’s early Food Network days, to dealing with burnout, building her Giadzy lifestyle platform, and navigating entrepreneurship. Think mastering Shopify, raising money, getting good at social media. All the things you can identify with if you’re building your own company. Hosted by Kerry Diamond Produced by Catherine Baker and Elizabeth Vogt Edited by Jenna Sadhu Content Operations Manager Londyn Crenshaw Recorded at SXSW and Newsstand Studios at Rockefeller Center Radio Cherry Bombe is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network. Subscribe to our newsletter and check out past episodes and transcripts here. More on Giada: Instagram, Giadzy, website More on Kerry: Instagram

“Focus on the big picture,” says Valerie Chang, the chef and owner of Maty’s, a 150-seat Peruvian spot in Miami. For her, that means more than awards (like her recent James Beard nomination) and the future of her restaurant. It translates to taking care of her mental and physical well-being and implementing a new kind of hospitality that’s focused on service not servitude. Valerie sat down with host Kerry Diamond in Miami to talk about her career and her family’s restaurant group (which includes B-Side and her brother’s soon-to-open Peruvian-Japanese spot, Itamae Ao). Valerie also shares what she’s learned in therapy, her thoughts on being a boss, and Maty’s menu highlights, including a twist on the traditional Oxtail Saltado and, for dessert, nostalgic sweet potato butternut squash doughnuts known as Picarones. Thank you to Kerrygold, Walmart, and Johnnie Walker for supporting our show. Hosted by Kerry Diamond Produced by Catherine Baker and Elizabeth Vogt Edited by Jenna Sadhu Content Operations Manager Londyn Crenshaw Thank you to Newsstand Studios at Rockefeller Center Radio Cherry Bombe is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network. Subscribe to our newsletter and check out past episodes and transcripts here. Sign up for Jubilee Wine Country news and ticket sales Walmart Celebrate Her More on Valerie: Instagram, Maty's, Itamae More on Kerry: Instagram, Cherry Bombe

Best-selling author and former Gourmet Magazine editor-in-chief Ruth Reichl is our guest on today’s episode. Ruth joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about her latest book, “The Paris Novel,” a tale of self-discovery set in 1983 and filled with food, fashion, and art. Ruth shares the real-life inspiration behind some of the people, places, and meals, and talks about her writing process. “I took a long time writing this because I didn’t want to let go of the characters,” she says. Ruth, who has a Substack and a podcast today, also shares her take on food media, dishes out some career advice, and discusses whether her books will ever be adapted for movies or streaming. Thank you to Kerrygold and Veuve Clicquot's La Grande Dame for supporting our show. Hosted by Kerry Diamond Produced by Catherine Baker and Elizabeth Vogt Edited by Jenna Sadhu Content Operations Manager Londyn Crenshaw Recorded at Newsstand Studios at Rockefeller Center Radio Cherry Bombe is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network. Subscribe to our newsletter and check out past episodes and transcripts here. More on Ruth: Instagram, Substack, Three Ingredients podcast, “The Paris Novel” More on Kerry: Instagram

Today’s guest is Nadia Caterina Munno, the glamorous Dolce & Gabbana-wearing gourmet known to millions of fans as The Pasta Queen. She’s built a following for her fashion-forward, high-energy recipe videos in which she shares the secrets to one classic Italian dish after another. In this episode, host Kerry Diamond speaks with Nadia about the “blasphemous lasagna” recipe on TikTok that inspired her to share her own videos, her love for Marcella Hazan, the grandmother who inspired her entrepreneurial journey, and why she’s a fan of Martha Stewart. They also talk about Nadia’s new line of pasta sauces, her recipes and tips for pastina, gnocchi, and pasta al sugo, and her advice for c-suite executives (Nadia was in marketing and PR before becoming The Pasta Queen). Thank you to Johnnie Walker and Walmart for supporting our show. Join the Jubilee 2024 waitlist here. Hosted by Kerry Diamond Produced by Catherine Baker and Elizabeth Vogt Edited by Jenna Sadhu Content Operations Manager Londyn Crenshaw Recorded at Newsstand Studios at Rockefeller Center Radio Cherry Bombe is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network. Subscribe to our newsletter and check out past episodes and transcripts here. More on Nadia: Instagram, Pasta Queen sauces, website More on Kerry: Instagram

Today’s guest is Chef Karla Hoyos, a long-time volunteer for World Central Kitchen and the founder of Tacotomia in Miami. The interview took place several weeks before the tragedy in Gaza in which seven of Karla’s World Central Kitchen colleagues were killed (if you’d like to contribute to the World Central Kitchen GoFundMe for the families of those killed, visit here). Karla herself was in the region last year with the organization. Over the past several years, she has worked as part of World Central Kitchen’s disaster response teams in Bangladesh, Poland, Puerto Rico, Haiti, Spain, and beyond. At the same time, Karla was working to fulfill her dream of opening a spot in Miami that would pay homage to her Mexican upbringing. Last year, she opened Tacotomia in the Julia & Henry’s food hall and has used the opportunity to hire women and immigrants in need of work. Experience is great, she says, but not entirely necessary. Karla has three questions she asks her job candidates: “Are you a good person? Do you want to learn? Can I trust you?” Stay tuned to learn about Karla’s roots in Mexico, how she became involved with World Central Kitchen, and what Tacotomia is all about. Hosted by Kerry Diamond Produced by Catherine Baker and Elizabeth Vogt Edited by Jenna Sadhu Content Operations Manager Londyn Crenshaw Radio Cherry Bombe is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network. Subscribe to our newsletter and check out past episodes and transcripts here. More on Karla: Instagram, World Central Kitchen, Tacotomia More on Kerry: Instagram

We’re in a Jubilee state of mind here at Cherry Bombe HQ! Jubilee 2024 is taking place on Saturday, April 20th, in NYC (join the wait list here), so we’re bringing you a taste of last year’s talent: the lively panel with the food all-stars from the Magnolia Network. Radio Cherry Bombe host Kerry Diamond moderated a discussion with Casey Corn of “Recipe Lost & Found,” Zoë François of “Zoë Bakes,” Jamila Norman of “Homegrown,” Elizabeth Poett of “Ranch To Table,” and Samantha Seneviratne of “Everyday Cooking.” Tune in and learn more about these inspiring women and their shows. Thank you to Johnnie Walker and Walmart for supporting our show. Hosted by Kerry Diamond Produced by Catherine Baker and Elizabeth Vogt Edited by Jenna Sadhu Content Operations Manager Londyn Crenshaw Recorded at Newsstand Studios at Rockefeller Center Radio Cherry Bombe is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network. Subscribe to our newsletter and check out past episodes and transcripts here. More on Casey: Instagram, website More on Zoë: Instagram, website More on Jamila: Instagram, website More on Elizabeth: Instagram, website More on Samantha: Instagram, website More on Kerry: Instagram

Italians take snacking seriously. In the first part of today’s show, we’re talking about “spuntini”—Italian snacks—with chef and recipe developer Anna Francese Gass, author of the new cookbook, “Italian Snacking: Sweet and Savory Recipes for Every Hour of the Day.” Learn why the book is like a trip to Italy in book form, Anna’s Italian vacation tips, and why Italian street food is not eaten on the street. Next, we’re flashing back to Jubilee 2023 with an inspiring talk from Maya-Camille Broussard of the Chicago bakery Justice of the Pies and the Netflix series “Bake Squad.” Thank you to Johnnie Walker and to Walmart for supporting our Women’s History Month spotlight. Click here to learn more about Cherry Bombe’s annual Jubilee conference, taking place Saturday, April 20th, in Manhattan. Hosted by Kerry Diamond Produced by Catherine Baker and Elizabeth Vogt Edited by Jenna Sadhu Editorial Assistant Londyn Crenshaw Recorded at Newsstand Studios at Rockefeller Center Radio Cherry Bombe is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network. Subscribe to our newsletter and check out past episodes and transcripts here. More on Anna: Instagram, Italian Snacking book, website More on Maya-Camille: Instagram, Justice of the Pies More on Kerry: Instagram

We have a special episode for you today featuring two all-star guests. First up is Von Diaz, an Emmy Award-winning radio producer, documentarian, and food historian. Her new narrative cookbook, “Islas: A Celebration of Tropical Cooking,” is a robust and joyous record of the flavors, techniques, and stories that make up the culinary culture of the islands spanning the Indian, Atlantic, and Pacific Oceans. Von joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about the process of writing her new book, stand-out recipes to make, and more. Later in the show, Chef Kristen Kish, the new host of “Top Chef,” chats with Kerry about the beloved competition show. Season 21 kicked off last week, and Kristen, who was the winner of “Top Chef” Season 10, talks about the perspective she brings to the gig and what it’s like telling chefs to “pack their knives and go.” Thank you to OpenTable, Johnnie Walker, and to Walmart for supporting our Women’s History Month spotlight. Click here to learn more about Cherry Bombe’s annual Jubilee conference, taking place Saturday, April 20th, in Manhattan. Hosted by Kerry Diamond Produced by Catherine Baker and Elizabeth Vogt Edited by Jenna Sadhu Editorial Assistant Londyn Crenshaw Recorded at Newsstand Studios at Rockefeller Center Radio Cherry Bombe is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network. Subscribe to our newsletter and check out past episodes and transcripts here. More on Von: Instagram, Islas cookbook, website More on Kristen: Instagram, Arlo Grey restaurant, Top Chef More on Kerry: Instagram

Today’s guest is Chef Jess Murphy. Originally from New Zealand, Jess moved to Ireland and in 2011 opened the doors to Kai, the award-winning restaurant she runs with her husband, Dave Murphy. Because of the sustainability programs at Kai, it’s the only restaurant in Ireland to have been awarded the Michelin Green Star. Jess is also passionate about helping refugees in Ireland record their food stories, and she has been recognized for the work she does with the UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency. Jess was in New York last week because she was this year’s featured chef at the annual Kerrygold St. Patrick’s Day luncheon. She made a beautiful meal with seasonal produce, and of course, lots of butter and cheese. Thank you to OpenTable, Johnnie Walker, and to Walmart for supporting our Women’s History Month spotlight. Hosted by Kerry Diamond Produced by Catherine Baker and Elizabeth Vogt Edited by Jenna Sadhu Editorial Assistant Londyn Crenshaw Recorded at Newsstand Studios at Rockefeller Center Radio Cherry Bombe is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network. Subscribe to our newsletter and check out past episodes and transcripts here. More on Jess: Instagram, The United Nations of Cookies book More on Kerry: Instagram

Today’s guest is Lidey Heuck, author of the brand new book “Cooking in Real Life: Delicious & Doable Recipes for Every Day.” The Pittsburgh native began her career in food working as Ina Garten’s assistant, a job she got as a college senior after cold-emailing the Barefoot Contessa. Since then, Lidey has carved out a delicious space of her own, contributing to NYT Cooking and sharing everything from recipes to ideas on home decor, entertaining, and travel on her Lidey Likes website and Instagram. Her debut book features 100 recipes for all of life’s occasions, from chill weeknights to special celebrations. Lidey joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about lessons learned from Ina; her time with another Cherry Bombe favorite, Chef Erin French of The Lost Kitchen (you might have also seen Lidey on Magnolia Network’s “The Lost Kitchen”); and why her motto is “Just go for it. What’s the worst that could happen?” Thank you to Pernod Richard and OpenTable, and to Walmart for supporting our Women’s History Month spotlight. Hosted by Kerry Diamond Produced by Catherine Baker and Elizabeth Vogt Edited by Jenna Sadhu Editorial Assistant Londyn Crenshaw Recorded at Newsstand Studios at Rockefeller Center Radio Cherry Bombe is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network. Subscribe to our newsletter and check out past episodes and transcripts here. More on Lidey: Instagram, website, Cooking In Real Life More on Kerry: Instagram

Anu Duggal, the founding partner of Female Founders Fund, is all about helping female-led companies get the funding they need and deserve, despite all the obstacles around raising money. Last month, she hosted the 2024 Female Founders Fund CEO Summit, a day of talks, panel discussions, and networking at the New York Stock Exchange that brought together more than 100 women, including the founders of Food52, Culinary Agents, and Mimi Cheng’s. Anu joins host Kerry Diamond to discuss the origin story of Female Founders Fund, and the work she and her team have done over the past decade. They also talk about the current “funding freeze” businesses are experiencing in their search for capital, and why the wealth gap is as important as the wage gap. Earlier in her career, Anu was drawn to the food world, so she shares her journey from Tabla restaurant in New York to La Varenne culinary school in Burgundy to Bombay, where she opened India’s very first wine bar. Thank you to Pernod Richard, OpenTable, and Walmart for supporting today’s episode. Hosted by Kerry Diamond Produced by Catherine Baker and Elizabeth Vogt Edited by Jenna Sadhu Editorial Assistant Londyn Crenshaw Recorded at Newsstand Studios at Rockefeller Center Radio Cherry Bombe is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network. Subscribe to our newsletter and check out past episodes and transcripts here. More on Anu: Instagram, Female Founders Fund More on Kerry: Instagram

Vanessa Torrivilla never envisioned a future in the food world. A UI/UX design pro, she started dating a serious foodie named Joe Ariel who missed some of his favorite local eats from his college days, and soon the idea for Goldbelly started to materialize: “I went from wanting to help my boyfriend with some free design to caring about this from a very deep place,” she says. “This” is now a powerhouse food marketplace with almost 1,000 brands represented on its platform, and Vanessa is co-founder + chief product and creative officer. She joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about the company’s start-up days, how they’ve raised more than $133 million in funding from folks including Danny Meyer, and why culinary superstars like Ina Garten, Daniel Boulud, Thomas Keller, and Mashama Bailey have joined the Goldbelly family. Vanessa also shares her professional pivots, why she studied engineering in college, how her creative awakening came about, and why her mother’s advice about joy still resonates with her today. Thank you to OpenTable for supporting today’s episode. March 1st is the deadline to subscribe and get all four 2024 issues! Hosted by Kerry Diamond Produced by Catherine Baker and Jenna Sadhu Edited by Jenna Sadhu Editorial Assistant Londyn Crenshaw Recorded at Newsstand Studios at Rockefeller Center Radio Cherry Bombe is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network. Subscribe to our newsletter and check out past episodes and transcripts here. More on Vanessa: Instagram, Goldbelly More on Kerry: Instagram

Kathy Sidell is the restaurateur behind Saltie Girl, the seafood-focused spots in Boston and Los Angeles known for their tinned fish menus and buzzy atmosphere. Kathy joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about her pivot from film and commercials to restaurants, what happened with Saltie Girl London, her advice for would-be restaurateurs, and lessons learned from her father, a well-known backer of Boston chefs and restaurants. Thank you to OpenTable for supporting our show. Hosted by Kerry Diamond Produced by Catherine Baker and Jenna Sadhu Edited by Jenna Sadhu Editorial Assistant Londyn Crenshaw Recorded at Newsstand Studios at Rockefeller Center Radio Cherry Bombe is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network. Subscribe to our newsletter and check out past episodes and transcripts here. More on Kathy: Instagram, Saltie Girl More on Kerry: Instagram

Food and film lovers! Superstar Juliette Binoche joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about her new film, “The Taste of Things,” which The Guardian called “the most rapturous hymn to culinary art” since “Babette’s Feast” and “Eat Drink Man Woman.” Learn why Juliette wanted to work with Tran Anh Hung, who won best director for the movie at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival; what it was like starring with her former partner, Benoît Magimel; and how she prepared for all the cooking scenes with the help of chefs Pierre Gagnaire and Michel Nave. In the second half of the show, sisters Janett and Erika Liriano join Kerry to talk about their very modern chocolate company, INARU, which they are building literally bean by bean. Learn why they pivoted from tech to chocolate, how they are working with farmers and producers in the Dominican Republic, how they are growing with both profit and people in mind, and how they’ve navigated the complicated world of fundraising. Want to invest in Cherry Bombe? Learn about our Wefunder community round here. Hosted by Kerry Diamond Produced by Catherine Baker and Jenna Sadhu Edited by Jenna Sadhu Editorial Assistant Londyn Crenshaw Recorded at Newsstand Studios at Rockefeller Center Radio Cherry Bombe is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network. Subscribe to our newsletter and check out past episodes and transcripts here. More on Juliette: Instagram, website More on INARU: Janett on Instagram, Erika on Instagram, website More on Kerry: Instagram

Today’s guest is Carla Hall, star and executive producer of the new Max series, “Chasing Flavor,” in which she shares the history behind some of America’s most popular foods, from ice cream to barbecue to chicken pot pie. Best known for her time on “Top Chef” and “The Chew,” Carla chats with host Kerry Diamond about showcasing her superpower, proving her worth, and packing for 84 days on the road. She also talks about turning 60 this May (and why she’s already celebrating), getting ready for her one-woman show, and her dedication to self-care. This episode’s Bombesquad shoutout goes to Lois Cho of Cho Wines. Want to invest in Cherry Bombe? Learn about our Wefunder community round here. Produced by Catherine Baker and Jenna Sadhu Edited by Jenna Sadhu Editorial Assistant Londyn Crenshaw Recorded at Newsstand Studios at Rockefeller Center Radio Cherry Bombe is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network. Subscribe to our newsletter and check out past episodes and transcripts here. More on Carla: Instagram, website More on Kerry: Instagram

For today’s episode, we’re dipping into the Jubilee archives for a conversation between culinary superstars (and Cherry Bombe cover girls!) Sophia Roe and Molly Baz. Sophia interviewed Molly at the Cherry Bombe Jubilee conference in April 2023. They covered a lot of ground, from cookbooks to kitchens to creativity. Introducing Molly & Sophia are culinary creative Woldy Reyes of Woldy Kusina and cookbook author Ixta Belfrage. Be sure to stick around for a bonus amuse bouche: Pastry chef Paola Velez of Bakers Against Racism reciting a poem by Mary Oliver. Become a Cherry Bombe investor. Learn about our WeFunder community round here. Hosted by Kerry Diamond Produced by Catherine Baker and Jenna Sadhu Edited by Jenna Sadhu Editorial Assistant Londyn Crenshaw Recorded at Newsstand Studios & CityVox Studios in NYC Radio Cherry Bombe is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network. Subscribe to our newsletter and check out past episodes and transcripts here. More on Molly: Instagram, website, Molly’s Drink This Wine company, More Is More cookbook More on Sophia: Instagram, Apartment Miso More on Paola: Instagram, Bakers Against Racism, website More on Woldy: Instagram, Woldy Kusina More on Ixta: Instagram, Mezcla cookbook

Journalist, cookbook author, and podcast host Liz Moody wants you to start the new year off right. She joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about her latest book “100 Ways To Change Your Life: The Science of Leveling Up Health, Happiness, Relationships & Success” and she shares the tips that have changed her life for the better. They also chat about mocktails, positive aging role models, and the importance of community. Don’t miss their chat. Thank you to California Prunes for supporting our show. Hosted by Kerry Diamond Produced by Catherine Baker and Jenna Sadhu Edited by Jenna Sadhu Editorial Assistant Londyn Crenshaw Recorded at Newsstand Studios & CityVox Studios in NYC Radio Cherry Bombe is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network. Subscribe to our newsletter and check out past episodes and transcripts here. More on Liz: Instagram, website, “100 Ways To Change Your Life” book, The Liz Moody podcast

The Future Of Food Is You from The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network showcases rising stars in the food world and is hosted by Abena Anim-Somuah, the James Beard Award winner for Emerging Voice in Broadcast Media. For today’s show, we’re sharing the most popular Future Of Food episode from 2023, Abena’s interview with Odette Olavarri, the founder of Odette Cuisine, a bakery & pastry shop in Mexico City. In this special episode recorded in CDMX, the duo talks about how Odette got her start baking in her parents’ garage, her time at Le Cordon Bleu in Paris, why she’d like to collaborate with Dominique Crenn, and her thoughts on what’s next for her burgeoning business. ⁠ Don’t miss Odette’s voicemail to her future self at the end of the episode. Thank you to Kerrygold butter and cheese for supporting The Future Of Food Is You. Hosted by Abena Anim-Somuah Produced by Kerry Diamond and Catherine Baker Edited by Jenna Sadhu Editorial Assistant Londyn Crenshaw Recorded at Kizaya Media in CDMX Radio Cherry Bombe is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network. Subscribe to our newsletter and check out past episodes and transcripts here. More on Odette: Instagram, Odette Bakery, menu Follow Abena on Instagram

Happy New Year! For today’s episode of Radio Cherry Bombe we are re-airing our most popular interview of 2023, our chat with TikTok star Justine Doiron. A graduate of Cornell University’s hospitality program, Justine pursued a career in media and public relations and found her way in the fast-paced industry. She dabbled in TikTok when the app first emerged, figuring she’d need to know about it for work. Soon enough, she was one of the leading personalities in the TikTok food space. Justine joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about her unique career path, the decision to share her eating disorder, the challenges faced by digital creatives, her upcoming cookbook, and more. Hosted by Kerry Diamond Produced by Catherine Baker and Jenna Sadhu Edited by Jenna Sadhu Recorded at CityVox Studios Music by Tralala, “All Fired Up” Radio Cherry Bombe is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network. Subscribe to our newsletter and check out past episodes and transcripts here. More on Justine: Instagram, TikTok, Recipes, Subscribe to Justine’s newsletter

Today we have a special double feature episode. Our first guest is Renee Erickson, chef, restaurateur, cookbook author, and co-founder of Sea Creatures, the Seattle hospitality group. Renee shares what’s next for Sea Creatures and where her travels have taken her. In the second half of the show, Francesca Nonino of Grappa Nonino joins us, all the way from Italy. Francesca is the sixth generation of the Noninos to be involved in the family grappa business. She is the Head of Digital and travels extensively in her role as Global Brand Ambassador. The history of the Nonino family is filled with trailblazing women, so you’ll enjoy hearing their story. Thank you to OpenTable and Reform for supporting our show. Hosted by Kerry Diamond Produced by Catherine Baker and Jenna Sadhu Edited by Jenna Sadhu Editorial Assistant Londyn Crenshaw Music by Tralala, “All Fired Up” Radio Cherry Bombe is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network. Subscribe to our newsletter and check out past episodes and transcripts here. More on Renee: Instagram, Sea Creatures More on Francesca: Instagram, Nonino

“You gotta believe there’s a little magic sometimes,” says Liza Cólon-Zayas, who plays Tina on the hit series “The Bear.” A native of the Bronx, Liza wanted to act from a young age and was encouraged by her family. After studying at SUNY Albany, she worked in theater and appeared in everything from “Law & Order” to “Sex and the City,” but a major recurring role eluded her. Liza estimates that she’s been rejected thousands of times over her decades-long career. When Liza was finally cast as the scrappy sandwich shop cook in the pilot for “The Bear,” alongside Jeremy Allen White and Ayo Edebiri, it turned out to be her big break. The show became a hit with critics and viewers and was recently renewed for a third season. “I will never be casual about it,” Liza tells host Kerry Diamond. “I know what it’s like to hustle and hustle.” On today’s episode, Liza discusses why “The Bear” resonates so deeply with the hospitality industry, preparing for the role of Tina, dealing with rejection, Christmas in Puerto Rico, why she’d be trapped on a desert island with Anthony Bourdain, and more. Thank you to Kerrygold and S.Pellegrino for supporting our show. Click here to snag a copy of Cherry Bombe’s holiday issue featuring Liza’s story, or find a copy at a retailer near you. Hosted by Kerry Diamond Produced by Catherine Baker and Jenna Sadhu Edited by Jenna Sadhu Editorial Assistant Londyn Crenshaw Music by Tralala, “All Fired Up” Radio Cherry Bombe is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network. Subscribe to our newsletter and check out past episodes and transcripts here. More on Liza: Instagram, The Bear Want to learn more about “The Bear”? Jeremy Allen White on Radio Cherry Bombe Courtney Storer on Radio Cherry Bombe in 2022 Courtney Storer on Radio Cherry Bombe in 2023

Joanna Gaines of Magnolia and the hit show “Fixer Upper” is one of the most successful entrepreneurs in America today. She went from working for 10 years in her father’s tire shop after college to becoming one of the most influential women in design, media, and food. Joanna was the keynote speaker at Cherry Bombe’s annual Jubilee conference in Manhattan earlier this year. She joined host Kerry Diamond after returning from a big family trip to Seoul, where her mother is from. Joanna and Kerry talked about Joanna’s journey as an entrepreneur and a leader, why her internship at CBS in New York didn’t quite work out, her advice for young adults regarding college (her answer might surprise you!), what’s left on her bucket list, and why it’s important to have a vision of what you’re working toward. Jubilee 2024 tickets available here Thank you to OpenTable and Reform for supporting our show. Hosted by Kerry Diamond Produced by Catherine Baker and Jenna Sadhu Edited by Jenna Sadhu Editorial Assistant Londyn Crenshaw Music by Tralala, “All Fired Up” Radio Cherry Bombe is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network. Subscribe to our newsletter and check out past episodes and transcripts here. More on Joanna: Instagram, Magnolia, Magnolia Network

Samantha Seneviratne is a food stylist, recipe developer, NYT Cooking contributor, baker, and star of “Everyday Cooking” on the Magnolia Network. Sam is also the author of three baking books, including her latest, “Bake Smart: Sweets and Secrets From My Oven to Yours.” Samantha joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about The New York Times Cooking’s Cookie Week, the highly anticipated annual rollout. Samantha contributed a recipe for technicolor cookies and styled the entire package. She also talks about her food styling career and how she’s spending the holiday season. See the whole package here. Click here to snag a copy of Cherry Bombe magazine with Samantha on the cover. Thank you to Kerrygold and S.Pellegrino for supporting our show. Hosted by Kerry Diamond Produced by Catherine Baker and Jenna Sadhu Edited by Jenna Sadhu Editorial Assistant Londyn Crenshaw Music by Tralala, “All Fired Up” Radio Cherry Bombe is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network. Subscribe to our newsletter and check out past episodes and transcripts here. More on Samantha: Instagram, website, recipes

This Friday marks the release of “Wonka,” a musical starring Timothée Chalamet that tells the origin story of beloved candy maker Willy Wonka. To celebrate, we’re dipping into the Radio Cherry Bombe vault for our interview with the woman who inspired the original “Willy Wonka” film, Madeline Stuart. Young Madeline loved “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” so much, she suggested to her dad that the Roald Dahl classic children’s book would make a great movie. Fortunately, for legions of “Willy Wonka” fans, Madeline’s dad was director and documentarian Mel Stuart. He gave his daughter $50 for the idea and the rest is Hollywood history. Madeline joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about the story behind the movie, what it was like on set in Munich, the Quaker Oats connection, her father’s relationship with Dahl, the casting of Gene Wilder (over the stars of “Monty Python” and others), and more. They also talk about Madeline’s career as a celebrated interior designer and her book, “No Place Like Home: Interiors by Madeline Stuart.” Thank you to OpenTable, Alex Mill, and Reform for supporting our show. Hosted by Kerry Diamond Produced by Catherine Baker and Jenna Sadhu Edited by Jenna Sadhu Editorial Assistant Londyn Crenshaw Music by Tralala, “All Fired Up” Radio Cherry Bombe is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network. Subscribe to our newsletter and check out past episodes and transcripts here. More on Madeline: Instagram, No Place Like Home book

The talented tastemaker Peter Som joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about his career as a fashion designer, how he celebrates during the holidays, his favorite family recipes, gift giving, and his forthcoming cookbook, “Family Style.” Be sure to check out Peter’s recipe for his grandmother’s No Mai Fan sticky rice dish. Thank you to Kerrygold and S.Pellegrino for supporting our show. Hosted by Kerry Diamond Produced by Catherine Baker and Jenna Sadhu Edited by Jenna Sadhu Editorial Assistant Londyn Crenshaw Music by Tralala, “All Fired Up” Radio Cherry Bombe is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network. Subscribe to our newsletter and check out past episodes and transcripts here. More on Peter: Instagram, website, recipes

Hillary Dixler Canavan, restaurant editor of Eater, joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about the debut book from the famous food media outlet, “Eater: 100 Essential Restaurant Recipes From the Authority on Where to Eat and Why It Matters.” Hillary shares how the cookbook—and Eater’s seven-book deal—came to be and how the restaurants in the book were chosen. She also shares her journey from theater to restaurants to Eater, and talks about some pivotal food media moments she was involved with, including the one that led to Cherry Bombe’s Jubilee conference. Thank you to OpenTable and Alex Mill for supporting our show. Hosted by Kerry Diamond Produced by Catherine Baker and Jenna Sadhu Edited by Jenna Sadhu Editorial Assistant Londyn Crenshaw Music by Tralala, “All Fired Up” Radio Cherry Bombe is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network. Subscribe to our newsletter and check out past episodes and transcripts here. More on Hillary: Instagram, Eater cookbook Eater stories referenced during the interview: —Hillary’s interview with the editor of Time Magazine’s The Gods of Food special issue —Hillary’s story “By The Numbers: Women and the Food Events Circuit” —Amanda Kludt’s essay on motherhood and restaurants

Celebrated editor Laura Brown joins host Kerry Diamond to share what it takes to be a good host and a thoughtful guest, how to bounce back from professional disappointment, and the story behind her pink wedding dress. She also talks about her fave spots in Paris, London, Sydney, NYC, and the best party food. Thank you to Kerrygold and S.Pellegrino for supporting our show. Hosted by Kerry Diamond Produced by Catherine Baker and Jenna Sadhu Edited by Jenna Sadhu Editorial Assistant Londyn Crenshaw Music by Tralala, “All Fired Up” Radio Cherry Bombe is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network. Subscribe to our newsletter and check out past episodes and transcripts here. More on Laura: Instagram, (RED)

For today’s show, we’re sharing the first episode of the new season of Dishing on Julia, the official Max companion podcast hosted by Radio Cherry Bombe’s Kerry Diamond. When Julia Child stole the hearts and stomachs of households across the nation, no one knew how far she’d go—least of all herself. In the Season 2 premiere of the Max original “Julia,” we find her in the Provençal countryside, contemplating her next adventure. For the inaugural episode of Season 2 of Dishing On Julia, host Kerry Diamond talks to Julia creator and executive producer Daniel Goldfarb about historicizing Julia and taking the French Chef to France. In the second half of the show, it’s an actual French chef, the world-renowned Eric Ripert of New York’s Le Bernardin. Eric shares his own origin story and reflects on his memorable interactions with Julia over the years. Hosted by Kerry Diamond Executive Producers Catherine Baker and Yasmin Nesbat Associate Producer & Editor Jenna Sadhu Editorial Assistant Londyn Crenshaw Recorded at CityVox Studio

On this special episode, we’re sharing the extended version of Deb Perelman’s interview from Dishing On Julia, the official Max companion podcast of “Julia,” the original series about the life of Julia Child. Deb, who’s been compared to the culinary icon, shares how her mom learned to cook from Julia’s books, why she’s a believer in following recipes, and what her new cookbook “Keepers” is all about. And, of course, she and host Kerry Diamond talk about Thanksgiving. Thank you to OpenTable, The Republic of Tea, and Knopf for supporting this episode. Hosted by Kerry Diamond Produced by Catherine Baker and Jenna Sadhu Edited by Jenna Sadhu Editorial Assistant Londyn Crenshaw Music by Tralala, “All Fired Up” Radio Cherry Bombe is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network. Subscribe to our newsletter and check out past episodes and transcripts here. More on Deb: Instagram, Smitten Kitchen, website

Beverly Kim of Parachute and Anelya knows that restaurants and motherhood don’t always go hand in hand, so she launched The Abundance Setting as a way to help moms in the hospitality industry. A mother of three and a “Top Chef” alum, Beverly joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about her restaurants, her non-profit, and how she’s navigated parenthood as a busy chef and restaurant owner. Thank you to OpenTable for supporting our show. Hosted by Kerry Diamond Produced by Catherine Baker and Jenna Sadhu Edited by Jenna Sadhu Editorial Assistant Londyn Crenshaw Music by Tralala, “All Fired Up” Radio Cherry Bombe is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network. Subscribe to our newsletter and check out past episodes and transcripts here. More on Beverly: Instagram, Parachute restaurant, Anelya restaurant, Abundance Setting

Mélanie Masarin is the founder and CEO of Ghia, the non-alcoholic aperitif that has taken the beverage world by storm. Melanie joins host Kerry Diamond to share how the Ghia brand came to be, what she learned working at Glossier and Dig, and what’s next for her groundbreaking brand. Thank you to OpenTable and The Republic of Tea for supporting this episode. Click here for more information on the Cherry Bombe + OpenTable “Sit With Us” series. Hosted by Kerry Diamond Produced by Catherine Baker and Jenna Sadhu Edited by Jenna Sadhu Editorial Assistant Londyn Crenshaw Music by Tralala, “All Fired Up” Radio Cherry Bombe is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network. Subscribe to our newsletter and check out past episodes and transcripts here. More on Mélanie: Instagram, Ghia, website

Camille Becerra is the chef of As You Are, the restaurant at Ace Hotel Brooklyn, and she joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about her fascinating career. Camille worked as a cook at a zen center, competed on Season 3 of “Top Chef,” and made a name for herself in the New York dining scene. Her cuisine is innovative, thoughtful, bright, seasonal, and all the things you want in a dish. Thank you to OpenTable and Ace Hotel Brooklyn. Click here for tickets and more information on the Cherry Bombe “Sit With Us” series and here for the Cooks & Books festival and Camille’s Mom’s The Bombe panel. Hosted by Kerry Diamond Produced by Catherine Baker and Jenna Sadhu Edited by Jenna Sadhu Editorial Assistant Londyn Crenshaw Music by Tralala, “All Fired Up” Radio Cherry Bombe is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network. Subscribe to our newsletter and check out past episodes and transcripts here. More on Camille: Instagram, As You Are restaurant, Ace Hotel Brooklyn

The one and only Giada joins host Kerry Diamond for this milestone episode. The Food Network star and bestselling author talks about tapping into her entrepreneurial side, dealing with family expectations, and learning to take measures and embrace moderation. They also chat about the evolution of Giadzy.com, Giada’s recipe, travel, and e-commerce platform. Also, learn why Giada wants us all to love panettone as much as she does. Thank you to OpenTable, Ace Hotel, and Republic of Tea for supporting this episode. Click here for tickets and more information on the Cherry Bombe + OpenTable “Sit With Us” series and here for the Cooks & Books festival. Hosted by Kerry Diamond Produced by Catherine Baker and Jenna Sadhu Edited by Jenna Sadhu Editorial Assistant Londyn Crenshaw Music by Tralala, “All Fired Up” Radio Cherry Bombe is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network. Subscribe to our newsletter and check out past episodes and transcripts here. More on Giada: Instagram, Giadzy, website, Giadzy Panettone

Chef Evelyn Garcia is the chef of Jūn, the Houston restaurant she owns and operates with her friend, Chef Henry Lu, and which specializes in New Asian American cuisine. You might also recognize Chef Evelyn from “Top Chef 19,” which took place in her native Houston. Chef Evelyn joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about Jūn’s cuisine, giving 2000%, and what community means to her. Thank you to OpenTable for supporting this episode. Click here for tickets and more information on the Cherry Bombe + OpenTable “Sit With Us” series and here for the Cooks & Books festival. Hosted by Kerry Diamond Produced by Catherine Baker and Jenna Sadhu Edited by Jenna Sadhu Editorial Assistant Londyn Crenshaw Music by Tralala, “All Fired Up” Radio Cherry Bombe is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network. Subscribe to our newsletter and check out past episodes and transcripts here. More on Evelyn: Instagram, Jūn restaurant, Kin Houston

Sohla El-Waylly is a video star, home cook champ, current Cherry Bombe magazine cover girl, and new mom. Sohla chats with host Kerry Diamond about her debut cookbook, “Start Here: Instructions for Becoming a Better Cook,” a 600+ page blockbuster that comes out this week. They also talk about Sohla’s experience in culinary school, her love of cookbook collecting, and getting ready for her baby’s arrival. Thank you to OpenTable, Ace Hotel, and The Republic of Tea for supporting this episode. Click here for tickets and more information on the Cherry Bombe + OpenTable “Sit With Us” series and here for the Cooks & Books festival. Hosted by Kerry Diamond Produced by Catherine Baker and Jenna Sadhu Edited by Jenna Sadhu Editorial Assistant Londyn Crenshaw Music by Tralala, “All Fired Up” Radio Cherry Bombe is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network. Subscribe to our newsletter and check out past episodes and transcripts here. More on Sohla: Instagram, Start Here cookbook, newsletter, Sohla on the cover of Cherry Bombe Magazine

Jing Gao is the founder of Fly By Jing, the brand famous for its Sichuan Chili Crisp, and author of the brand new Fly By Jing cookbook. She joins guest host Samah Dada of Dada Eats to talk about her cult condiment, her corporate career, reclaiming her name, elevating Chinese food and flavors, and the story behind her latest project, the soon-to-open Sua eatery in L.A. Thank you to OpenTable for supporting this episode. Click here for tickets and more information on the Cherry Bombe + OpenTable “Sit With Us” series. Hosted by Kerry Diamond Produced by Catherine Baker and Jenna Sadhu Edited by Jenna Sadhu Editorial Assistant Londyn Crenshaw Music by Tralala, “All Fired Up” Radio Cherry Bombe is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network. Subscribe to our newsletter and check out past episodes and transcripts here. More on Jing: Instagram, Fly By Jing, website, The Book of Sichuan Chili Crisp More on Samah: Instagram, Dada Eats Love To Cook It cookbook

RHONY fans and hot sauce lovers! Today’s guest is the one and only Ubah, creator of the Ubah Hot line of hot sauces and star on the latest season of “Real Housewives of New York” on Bravo. Ubah joins guest host Marissa Mullen of That Cheese Plate to talk about her childhood in Somalia and Canada, her plans for her hot sauce company (watch out, Tabasco), how she wound up on RHONY, and how she really feels about cheese. Thank you to OpenTable and Ace Hotel for supporting this episode. Click here for tickets and more information on the Cherry Bombe + OpenTable “Sit With Us” series and here for the Cooks & Books festival. Hosted by Kerry Diamond Produced by Catherine Baker and Jenna Sadhu Edited by Jenna Sadhu Editorial Assistant Londyn Crenshaw Music by Tralala, “All Fired Up” Radio Cherry Bombe is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network. Subscribe to our newsletter and check out past episodes and transcripts here. More on Ubah: Instagram, Ubah Hot, website More on Marissa: Instagram, That Cheese Plate, website

Culinary creative Molly Baz joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about her new book, “More Is More: Get Loose In The Kitchen,” and the inspiration behind it. They also chat about the book’s best gateway recipe, Molly's favorite condiments, supermarket makeovers, her Drink This Wine line, and her Molly-fication of Julia Child’s greatest hits. Thank you to OpenTable and Ace Hotel for supporting this episode. Click here for tickets and more information on the Cherry Bombe + OpenTable “Sit With Us” series. Hosted by Kerry Diamond Produced by Catherine Baker and Jenna Sadhu Edited by Jenna Sadhu Editorial Assistant Londyn Crenshaw Music by Tralala, “All Fired Up” Radio Cherry Bombe is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network. Subscribe to our newsletter and check out past episodes and transcripts here. More on Molly: Instagram, website, Molly’s Drink This Wine company, More Is More cookbook

Welcome to Restaurant (R)evolution, our miniseries dedicated to those doing things differently in the hospitality industry. In this episode, Radio Cherry Bombe host Kerry Diamond talks to Pinky Cole, the superstar entrepreneur and CEO/Founder of Slutty Vegan, a fast-growing, fast-food chain with 13 locations. Pinky’s brand new book, “I Hope You Fail: 10 Hater Statements Holding You Back From Getting Everything You Want,” was just published yesterday. Tune in to learn about Pinky’s unique rules for being a boss, how to bounce back from failure, and more. Thank you to OpenTable and FOH for supporting this episode. Visit cherybombe.com to get tickets for our Cherry Bombe + OpenTable “Sit With Us” series. And visit frontofthehouse.com to learn more about their dinnerware and tableware collections for the food service and hospitality industries. Hosted by Kerry Diamond Produced by Catherine Baker and Jenna Sadhu Edited by Jenna Sadhu Editorial Assistant Londyn Crenshaw Music by Tralala, “All Fired Up” Radio Cherry Bombe is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network. Subscribe to our newsletter and check out past episodes and transcripts here. More on Pinky: Instagram, Slutty Vegan, I Hope You Fail book

Elizabeth Poett joins us to talk about life as a seventh-generation rancher, which she celebrates in her debut cookbook, “The Ranch Table: Recipes from a Year of Harvests, Celebrations, and Family Dinners on a Historic California Ranch.” Elizabeth is also the star of “Ranch to Table” on the Magnolia Network and was featured on the cover of Cherry Bombe’s recent Food TV issue. Thank you to OpenTable for supporting this episode. Click here for tickets and more information on the Cherry Bombe + OpenTable “Sit With Us” series. Hosted by Kerry Diamond Produced by Catherine Baker and Jenna Sadhu Edited by Jenna Sadhu Editorial Assistant Londyn Crenshaw Music by Tralala, “All Fired Up” Radio Cherry Bombe is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network. Subscribe to our newsletter and check out past episodes and transcripts here. More on Elizabeth: Instagram, website, The Ranch Table cookbook, Elizabeth on the cover of Cherry Bombe Magazine

Welcome to Restaurant (R)evolution, our new miniseries dedicated to those doing things differently in the hospitality industry. In these episodes, Radio Cherry Bombe host Kerry Diamond will be talking to folks changing and challenging the rules of the restaurant world and learn what they’re doing and why. Today’s guest is chef and restaurant owner Angie Mar of Le B in New York’s West Village. Angie famously closed her restaurant The Beatrice Inn after the landlord raised her rent too high, and opened Les Trois Chevaux, a fine-dining establishment, right next door. Last month, she opened a new concept there, Le B, and announced Les Trois Chevaux would re-open uptown. Angie joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about embracing change, leaning into creativity, leading with emotion, learning on the job, and more. Thank you to OpenTable and FOH for supporting this episode. Stay tuned for details on the Cherry Bombe + OpenTable “Sit With Us” series. And visit frontofthehouse.com to learn more about their dinnerware and tableware collections for the food service and hospitality industries. Hosted by Kerry Diamond Produced by Catherine Baker and Jenna Sadhu Edited by Jenna Sadhu Editorial Assistant Londyn Crenshaw Music by Tralala, “All Fired Up” Radio Cherry Bombe is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network. Subscribe to our newsletter and check out past episodes and transcripts here. More on Angie: Instagram, Les Trois Chevaux, website

Klancy Miller’s brand new book, “For the Culture: Phenomenal Black Women and Femmes in Food,” spotlights more than 60 individuals shaping the hospitality world today, and pays tribute to the trailblazers who made it all possible, including Edna Lewis and B. Smith. Klancy joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about them, as well as some of the current trailblazers featured in “For the Culture,” from culinary creative Sophia Roe to wine and travel pro Julia Coney. Klancy also discusses the making of the book and her love of France, and she shares some remembrances of her late mother, Rose, who inspired her love of food and who Klancy calls “an architect of happiness.” “For the Culture” is dedicated to both of her parents. Thank you to OpenTable and Amaro Nonino for supporting this episode. Stay tuned for details on the Cherry Bombe + OpenTable “Sit With Us” series. You can find Amaro Nonino in the world’s best bars and liquor shops and you can learn more at grappanonino.it. Hosted by Kerry Diamond Produced by Catherine Baker and Jenna Sadhu Edited by Jenna Sadhu Editorial Assistant Londyn Crenshaw Music by Tralala, “All Fired Up” Radio Cherry Bombe is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network. Subscribe to our newsletter and check out past episodes and transcripts here. More on Klancy: Instagram, For the Culture book, website

Welcome to Restaurant (R)evolution, our new miniseries dedicated to those doing things differently in the industry. Over the next few weeks, Radio Cherry Bombe host Kerry Diamond will be talking to folks changing and challenging the rules of the restaurant world to learn what they’re doing and why. Today’s guest is Amanda Cohen, chef and owner of Dirt Candy, the vegetable-forward restaurant in New York City. Amanda is known for her plant-forward cuisine, but she’s also made a name for herself as someone not afraid to take on the system, especially when it comes to gratuities. Because of tipping’s problematic realities, Amanda is resolutely anti-tipping. When she moved Dirt Candy to a bigger location in 2015, she set out to make things more equitable between her front and back of house, provide a true living wage, and show that there’s an alternative to the pervasive gratuity culture. Tune in to learn how she did it. Amanda also shares her advice on what to do if you’re thinking of opening a restaurant today and gives a peek at her upcoming fall menu. Want to read more about tipping culture? Here’s Vince Dixon’s Eater article. Thank you to OpenTable and FOH for supporting this episode. Stay tuned for details on the Cherry Bombe + OpenTable “Sit With Us” series. And visit frontofthehouse.com to learn more about their dinnerware and tableware collections for the food service and hospitality industries. Hosted by Kerry Diamond Produced by Catherine Baker and Jenna Sadhu Edited by Jenna Sadhu Editorial Assistant Londyn Crenshaw Music by Tralala, “All Fired Up” Radio Cherry Bombe is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network. Subscribe to our newsletter and check out past episodes and transcripts here. More on Amanda: Dirt Candy, website

We have a special episode for you today—it’s Stanley Tucci in conversation with guest host Chef Missy Robbins. Stanley was in town to celebrate the launch of TUCCI by Greenpan, his new cookware collection. And who better to chat with him than Missy, the chef and co-owner behind the popular Italian restaurants Lilia and Misi, and the brand new Misipasta, an aperitivo bar and pasta shop in one. (All are located in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.) The two talk pasta, pots and pans, family, favorite restaurants, and their love for all things Italian food. Don’t miss Missy and Stanley. Thank you to OpenTable and Amaro Nonino for supporting this episode. Stay tuned for details on the Cherry Bombe + OpenTable “Sit With Us” series. You can find Amaro Nonino in the world’s best bars and liquor shops and you can learn more at grappanonino.it. Hosted by Kerry Diamond Produced by Catherine Baker and Jenna Sadhu Recorded by Eric Sheppard Edited by Jenna Sadhu Editorial Assistant Londyn Crenshaw Music by Tralala, “All Fired Up” Radio Cherry Bombe is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network. Subscribe to our newsletter and check out past episodes and transcripts here. More on Stanley: Instagram, Tucci by Greenpan at Williams Sonoma More on Missy: Instagram, Lilia, Misi, Misi Pasta, Pasta cookbook

Welcome to Restaurant (R)evolution, our new miniseries dedicated to those doing things differently in the industry. Over the next few weeks, Radio Cherry Bombe host Kerry Diamond will be talking to folks changing and challenging the rules of the restaurant world to learn what they’re doing and why. Today, Tracy Malechek-Ezekiel, the chef and co-owner of Birdie’s in Austin, joins Kerry to talk about their “fine casual” concept, offering their employees paid family leave, health insurance, four weeks of planned and paid vacation, and more. Thank you to OpenTable and FOH for supporting this episode. Stay tuned for details on the Cherry Bombe + OpenTable “Sit With Us” series. And visit frontofthehouse.com to learn more about their dinnerware and tableware collections for the food service and hospitality industries. Hosted by Kerry Diamond Produced by Catherine Baker and Jenna Sadhu Edited by Jenna Sadhu Editorial Assistant Londyn Crenshaw Music by Tralala, “All Fired Up” Radio Cherry Bombe is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network. Subscribe to our newsletter and check out past episodes and transcripts here. More on Tracy: Instagram, Birdie’s

From Elsa Schiaparelli’s lobster dress to Rachel Antonoff’s pasta puffer to this summer’s grocery girl trend, food and fashion have often come together as a commentary on the cultural mores of the moment, and the politics. Melissa Marra-Alvarez and Elizabeth Way of The Museum at FIT, the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City, join host Kerry Diamond to talk about the intersection of the two. They also discuss the current exhibition they co-curated at the Museum at FIT, “Food & Fashion,” open now through Nov. 26th. Thank you to OpenTable for supporting this episode. Stay tuned for details on the Cherry Bombe + OpenTable “Sit With Us” series. Join us for our Future Of Food 50 party on Thursday, September 21st. Click here for more information. Learn more about Cherry Bombe’s Wefunder campaign here. OFFICIAL DISCLOSURE We are 'testing the waters' to gauge investor interest in an offering under Regulation Crowdfunding. No money or other consideration is being solicited. If sent, it will not be accepted. No offer to buy securities will be accepted. No part of the purchase price will be received until a Form C is filed and only through Wefunder’s platform. Any indication of interest involves no obligation or commitment of any kind. Hosted by Kerry Diamond Produced by Catherine Baker and Jenna Sadhu Edited by Jenna Sadhu Editorial Assistant Londyn Crenshaw Music by Tralala, “All Fired Up” Radio Cherry Bombe is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network. Subscribe to our newsletter and check out past episodes and transcripts here. More on FIT: Instagram, Food & Fashion exhibit, Food & Fashion book

When Ellia Park moved to New York from Seoul a decade ago with her husband, Chef JP Park, she was literally afraid to talk to people or go outside after dark. Today, she’s the award-winning restaurateur and hospitality pro behind Atoboy, Atomix, Naro, and the new Seoul Salon. Ellia joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about her decision to leave Seoul, bootstrapping Atoboy, and popularizing what she and JP call New Korean Cuisine. Hosted by Kerry Diamond Produced by Catherine Baker and Jenna Sadhu Edited by Jenna Sadhu Editorial Assistant Londyn Crenshaw Music by Tralala, “All Fired Up” Radio Cherry Bombe is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network. Our show is recorded at Newsstand Studios at Rockefeller Center. Subscribe to our newsletter and check out past episodes and transcripts here. More on Ellia: Instagram, Atoboy, Atomix, Naro, Seoul Salon

We’re re-airing one of this year’s most popular episodes, our interview with Padma Lakshmi. Padma is brilliant, fearless, and currently experiencing the kind of success her younger self could only dream of. The second season of her Hulu show, Taste The Nation With Padma Lakshmi, dropped this spring. In it, she examines America’s foodways and the history behind them. Padma is, of course, best known as the host of Bravo’s Top Chef, currently in its 20th season.* In April, Padma was named to the Time 100 List of the year’s most influential newsmakers and was featured in this year’s Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue—the one with Martha Stewart on the cover. *In June, Padma announced she was leaving the cast of Top Chef. Hosted by Kerry Diamond Produced by Catherine Baker and Jenna Sadhu Edited by Jenna Sadhu Music by Tralala, “All Fired Up” Radio Cherry Bombe is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network. Our show is recorded at Newsstand Studios at Rockefeller Center. Subscribe to our newsletter and check out past episodes and transcripts here. More on Padma: Instagram, Taste The Nation on Hulu, Top Chef, website, recipes

We have a very special guest making her Radio Cherry Bombe debut today. It’s our CEO, Kate Miller Spencer. Kate is a mom, a fervent supporter of women in the food world, and a longtime media pro who has worked at a number of legacy publications and organizations, including Bon Appétit, Food & Wine, Travel & Leisure, New York Magazine, and Vox Media. Kate joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about life on the business side of food media, championing women in food, and plans for Cherry Bombe’s future. Kate and Kerry also talk about why Cherry Bombe is fundraising after a decade of being bootstrapped and what their community round on Wefunder is all about. Learn more about Cherry Bombe’s Wefunder campaign here. OFFICIAL DISCLOSURE We are 'testing the waters' to gauge investor interest in an offering under Regulation Crowdfunding. No money or other consideration is being solicited. If sent, it will not be accepted. No offer to buy securities will be accepted. No part of the purchase price will be received until a Form C is filed and only through Wefunder’s platform. Any indication of interest involves no obligation or commitment of any kind. Hosted by Kerry Diamond Produced by Catherine Baker and Jenna Sadhu Edited by Jenna Sadhu Music by Tralala, “All Fired Up” Radio Cherry Bombe is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network. Subscribe to our newsletter and check out past episodes and transcripts here. More on Kate: Instagram, Cherry Bombe, website

Earlier this month, Maui Chef Lee Anne Wong lost her restaurant, Papa’aina, in the fires that swept through the historic town of Lahaina. The Top Chef alum had opened the restaurant, located at the 122-year-old Pioneer Inn, almost four years ago and was happy to finally have the pandemic behind her. Today, Lee Anne is helping with the relief effort in Maui as part of Chef Hui, a culinary collective making tens of thousands of meals each week for those in need. She joined host Kerry Diamond via Zoom to talk about the relief efforts, how listeners can help, and her desire to rebuild. More on Lee Anne: Instagram, Papa’aina & Pioneer Inn GoFundMe, Chef Hui, Maui Relief Funds Radio Cherry Bombe is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network. Subscribe to our newsletter and check out past episodes and transcripts here.

Hosted by Kerry Diamond Produced by Catherine Baker and Jenna Sadhu Edited by Jenna Sadhu Music by Tralala, “All Fired Up” Gayle Pirie has been co-owner and co-executive chef of San Francisco’s iconic restaurant Foreign Cinema for more than two decades. In today’s episode, she talks with host Kerry Diamond about how she and her husband took over the struggling business after the dot-com bubble popped, and made it into a restaurant that reflected their own passion for food and the arts. Foreign Cinema’s name comes from the 35-millimeter films they show every night, starting at dusk, on the outdoor patio; diners can sit outside and watch while enjoying favorites from Gayle and John’s local, seasonal California-Mediterranean menu. Gayle also talks about her friends and mentors— Alice Waters of Chez Panisse and Edible Schoolyard and the late Judy Rodgers of Zuni Cafe—and shares her take on life in San Francisco right now. Thank you to OpenTable for supporting this episode. Radio Cherry Bombe is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network. Subscribe to our newsletter and check out past episodes and transcripts here. More on Gayle: Instagram, Foreign Cinema, website

Hosted by Kerry Diamond Produced by Catherine Baker and Jenna Sadhu Edited by Jenna Sadhu Music by Tralala, “All Fired Up” For more than two decades, Caroline Styne has been a force in the L.A. restaurant world. She and her business partner, Chef Suzanne Goin, opened restaurants including Lucques and a.o.c. that defined what we think of as California food today: small plates, market-driven menus, relaxed elegance, and organic wines. She’s a business whiz with a lot on her plate: she’s the President and Wine Director of her hospitality company The Lucques Group, which manages two a.o.c. locations, a baking business, two restaurants at The Proper Hotel in Downtown L.A., and the concessions for the 17,000-seat Hollywood Bowl. In today’s episode, Caroline talks with host Kerry Diamond about her career, her hospitality group, and how the L.A. restaurant scene is fairing in the midst of the writers’ and actors’ strikes. They also talk about something very close to her heart: L.A. Loves Alex’s Lemonade, an event spearheaded by Caroline, Suzanne, and Chef David Lentz that has raised more than $8 million to fight childhood cancers. The upcoming L.A. Loves Alex’s Lemonade is taking place Saturday, Sept. 23rd, and tickets are on sale right now. Thank you to OpenTable for supporting this episode. Radio Cherry Bombe is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network. Subscribe to our newsletter and check out past episodes and transcripts here. More on Caroline: Instagram, L.A. Loves Alex’s Lemonade 2023, A.O.C, Hollywood Bowl food and wine

Hosted by Kerry Diamond Produced by Catherine Baker and Jenna Sadhu Edited by Jenna Sadhu Music by Tralala, “All Fired Up” Chef Juliana Latif and her team at Zou Zou’s are turning out some of the best restaurant dishes in Manhattan, from the dip towers to the Strawberry Shirazi salad with cucumber and mint, Smoked Cherry Baby Lamb Chops, and Kataifi Cheesecake. She got her start at a young age, helping out at her parents’ specialty grocery shop, Tangiers in West Hartford, Conn., then went on to attend culinary school, intern at Disney World in Florida, and rise to the level of sous chef at the Michelin-starred NoMad in Manhattan. Juliana, Zou Zou’s executive chef, joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about her family (she’s the youngest of 11), how cooking for others became her love language, the story behind her tattoos, and why she’s happy being a low-key culinary personality. Thank you to OpenTable for supporting this episode. Radio Cherry Bombe is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network. This episode was recorded at Newsstand Studio in New York City and Outpost Studio in San Francisco. Subscribe to our newsletter and check out past episodes and transcripts here. More on Juliana: Instagram, Zou Zou's Restaurant

Hosted by Kerry Diamond Produced by Catherine Baker and Jenna Sadhu Edited by Jenna Sadhu Music by Tralala, “All Fired Up” Amanda Turner was drawn to kitchen life and wanted to move from front of house at Olive Garden to back of house, but was turned down because she “was a woman and didn’t speak Spanish.” So she headed to culinary school (“out of spite”) and found her calling. Today, Amanda is the chef de cuisine at Olamaie, a fine-dining restaurant in Austin where the menu is reflective of her upbringing, autonomy is prized, and the Pokémon theme song kicks off every service. Amanda joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about her early days at corporate culinary concepts like Chuck E. Cheese, her time in Japan, and working with Olamaie’s chef/owner Michael Fojtasek. She also shares more about her love of gaming and how Dungeons & Dragons factors into one of her pop-ups. Thank you to OpenTable for supporting this episode. Learn more about the Cherry Bombe + OpenTable Sit With Us community dinner series here. Radio Cherry Bombe is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network. This episode was recorded at 5th Street Studio in Austin. Subscribe to our newsletter and check out past episodes and transcripts here. More on Amanda: Instagram, Olamaie Restaurant, The Fiery Talon pop-up

Hosted by Kerry Diamond Produced by Catherine Baker and Jenna Sadhu Edited by Jenna Sadhu Music by Tralala, “All Fired Up” Lena Ciardullo is the executive chef at Manhattan’s Union Square Cafe, the much-loved restaurant and cornerstone of Danny Meyer’s legendary Union Square Hospitality Group. Lena has worked for USHG ever since she graduated from the Culinary Institute of America and has had an impressive career. She joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about the road to becoming a chef, translating her dreams about food to the plate, motherhood, and more. In the second half of the show, it’s Camilla Velasquez and Emily Weinstein from The New York Times. Camilla is the General Manager of New York Times Cooking and Emily is the Food and Cooking Editor, and they join Kerry to chat about The New York Times Cooking Emoji Line. Text your fave fruit or veg emoji to 361-COOK-NYT and you will get a free recipe in exchange. Don’t try to outsmart The Times with an ice cream or pizza emoji. (We did that for you. The Times will politely shut you down.) Thank you to OpenTable for supporting today’s show. Learn more about the Cherry Bombe + OpenTable Sit With Us community dinner series here. Radio Cherry Bombe is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network. Our show is recorded at Newsstand Studios at Rockefeller Center. Subscribe to our newsletter and check out past episodes and transcripts here. More on Lena: Instagram, Union Square Cafe, Union Square Hospitality Group More on NYT Cooking: Instagram, website

Hosted by Kerry Diamond Produced by Catherine Baker and Jenna Sadhu Edited by Jenna Sadhu Music by Tralala, “All Fired Up” Cakes are in the midst of a makeover and Lucie Franc de Ferriere of From Lucie is one of the cake artists leading the charge. Her creations are topped with buttercream, festooned with flowers and herbs, and have a charming handmade quality to them. She just opened her first bakery, a tiny spot in the East Village, where she and her team make layer cakes, sheet cakes, brownies, cookies, and other confections, as well as custom cakes. Lucie joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about her cakes, her career pivot, and her fascinating family (her British grandmother was arrested for being part of the French resistance when she was a teenager and she later went to Le Cordon Bleu; she’s 99!). Thank you to OpenTable for supporting this episode. Learn more about the Cherry Bombe + OpenTable Sit With Us community dinner series here. Radio Cherry Bombe is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network. Our show is recorded at Newsstand Studios at Rockefeller Center. Subscribe to our newsletter and check out past episodes and transcripts here. More on Lucie: Instagram, From Lucie, website

Hosted by Kerry Diamond Produced by Catherine Baker and Jenna Sadhu Edited by Jenna Sadhu Music by Tralala, “All Fired Up” Who is behind Allez Celine, the Instagram meme account known for skewering chef bros, wealthy restaurant owners, and badly behaved customers while trafficking hilariously in the stereotypes that surround the hospitality world? It’s Ivy Knight, the writer and filmmaker who is also a fierce champion of the hardworking back-of-house underdog. Ivy joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about her cult meme account; why she loves Celine Dion and Anthony Bourdain, but hates brunch, ramps, and the patriarchy; and why she still believes in restaurants. Content note: this episode includes strong language and topics some may find upsetting. Radio Cherry Bombe is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network. Our show is recorded at Newsstand Studios at Rockefeller Center. Subscribe to our newsletter and check out past episodes and transcripts here. More on Ivy: Instagram, Allez Celine

Hosted by Kerry Diamond Produced by Catherine Baker and Jenna Sadhu Edited by Jenna Sadhu Music by Tralala, “All Fired Up” On her Magnolia Network show, “Recipe Lost & Found,” Casey Corn helps people recreate family recipes and, in the process, connect with their family history. The Le Cordon Bleu-trained chef is a culinary anthropologist who sees food as the ultimate universal language. “Everybody eats,” she says. “Food should be the thing that brings us together.” On today’s episode, Casey and host Kerry Diamond talk through her life and career path——from her college anthropology major to culinary school in London, working as a personal assistant for legendary L.A. chef Susan Feniger, and landing a show on Magnolia. They also chat about Casey’s love of travel, mac & cheese, and Anthony Bourdain. Thank you to OpenTable for supporting this episode. Learn more about the Cherry Bombe + OpenTable Sit With Us community dinner series here. Radio Cherry Bombe is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network. This episode was recorded at Newsstand Studios at Rockefeller Center and Bravo Ocean Studios in Atlanta. Subscribe to our newsletter and check out past episodes and transcripts here. More on Casey: Instagram, Recipe Lost & Found, Magnolia Network, recipes

Hosted by Kerry Diamond Produced by Catherine Baker and Jenna Sadhu Edited by Jenna Sadhu Music by Tralala, “All Fired Up” Jamila Norman is the founder of Patchwork City Farms, a 1.2-acre urban farm in Atlanta where she grows more than 80 varieties of fruits, herbs, and vegetables; host of “Homegrown” on Magnolia Network; and current Cherry Bombe Magazine cover star. She began farming as a hobby more than a decade ago and pursued it full-time when her job as an environmental engineer for the state was eliminated. Farmer J, as her friends call her, has learned first-hand that growing food locally is healing for people, communities, and the planet. Through her work in Atlanta and on her TV show, Jamila encourages folks to garden, plant their own food, and take an interest in farmers’ markets. She joins host Kerry Diamond to share her story, how her surprise career in TV came about, and her plans for the future of Patchwork City Farms. Thank you to OpenTable for supporting this episode. Learn more about the Cherry Bombe + OpenTable Sit With Us community dinner series here. Radio Cherry Bombe is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network. Our show is recorded at Newsstand Studios at Rockefeller Center. Subscribe to our newsletter and check out past episodes and transcripts here. More on Jamila: Instagram, Homegrown, Magnolia Network, website

Our host Kerry Diamond is on vacation, so we’re sharing a special slice of our baking podcast, She’s My Cherry Pie. On this episode, host Jessie Sheehan talks to Claire Saffitz, author of the best-selling cookbooks Dessert Person and What’s For Dessert, about one of her favorite things to make—fruit pie. Claire and Jessie chat all things pie dough, why bakeware is so important, butter slices versus cubes, her favorite types of fruit, and how it’s almost impossible to over-bake a fruit pie. Thank you to OpenTable for supporting this episode of Radio Cherry Bombe. Check out more about the Cherry Bombe + OpenTable Sit With Us community dinner series here. Radio Cherry Bombe is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network. Our show is recorded at Newsstand Studios at Rockefeller Center. Subscribe to our newsletter and check out past episodes and transcripts here. More on Claire: Instagram, YouTube, her cookbooks Dessert Person and What’s For Dessert More on Jessie: Instagram, her Snackable Bakes cookbook

Hosted by Kerry Diamond Produced by Catherine Baker and Jenna Sadhu Edited by Jenna Sadhu Music by Tralala, “All Fired Up” In honor of “The Bear” Season 2 dropping on Hulu last week, we’re re-airing our 2022 interview with Jeremy Allen White, the actor who brilliantly portrays the hot-headed and heartbroken Chef Carmen “Carmy” Berzatto in the FX series. Don’t worry, there are no Season 2 spoilers! As you might know, the show follows Carmy, a rising star in the culinary world, as he returns to Chicago after the death of his brother in an attempt to save his family’s failing eatery. He’s supported and sometimes thwarted in his mission by family, his brother’s longtime crew, and an upstart sous chef named Sydney. Season 1 left all of us on the edge of our seats, and we can’t wait to see what happens in the new season. Jeremy joined host Kerry Diamond to talk about how he prepared for his role, the team behind the show, and his take on restaurants today. Don’t miss this episode, and be sure to catch the new season of “The Bear” on Hulu. Clips courtesy of FX Networks. If you enjoyed this episode, catch interviews with “The Bear’s” Culinary Producer Courtney Storer on Radio Cherry Bombe in 2022 and 2023. Thank you to OpenTable for supporting this episode. Check out more about the Cherry Bombe + OpenTable Sit With Us community dinner series here. Radio Cherry Bombe is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network. Our show is recorded at Newsstand Studios at Rockefeller Center. Subscribe to our newsletter and check out past episodes and transcripts here. More on Jeremy: Instagram, The Bear

Hosted by Kerry Diamond Produced by Catherine Baker and Jenna Sadhu Edited by Jenna Sadhu Music by Tralala, “All Fired Up” Courtney Storer is the culinary producer of the acclaimed show “The Bear,” which returns to Hulu this Thursday. When the first season of the show dropped last summer, it was an immediate hit with the restaurant world and beyond for its portrayal of the camaraderie and chaos those in the industry know all too well. As culinary producer, Courtney was tasked with making sure the details and the action of “The Bear” were spot on. She is also a big reason as to why the show has so much heart and soul. Courtney joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about the new season, her own hospitality journey, and what the success of “The Bear” has meant to her. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to catch Courtney’s interview in 2022, and Jeremy Allen White, the star of The Bear, on Radio Cherry Bombe. Thank you to OpenTable for supporting this episode. Stay tuned for details on the Cherry Bombe + OpenTable “Sit With Us” series. Snag your ticket for The Future Of Food Is You tour in Atlanta here! Radio Cherry Bombe is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network. Our show is recorded at Newsstand Studios at Rockefeller Center. Subscribe to our newsletter and check out past episodes and transcripts here. More on Courtney: Instagram, The Bear

Hosted by Kerry Diamond Produced by Catherine Baker and Jenna Sadhu Edited by Jenna Sadhu Music by Tralala, “All Fired Up” Chef Jess Shadbolt is part of the celebrated trio behind King and Jupiter restaurants in New York City. She and her two business partners, Chef Clare de Boer and front of house/wine pro Annie Shi, met in London then moved to New York with big dreams about opening their own place with a daily-changing menu and a kitchen that relies on intuition instead of recipes. Jess joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about their restaurants, her approach to intuitive cooking, and her time at the River Cafe London with the legendary chefs Ruthie Rogers and Rose Gray and at the Ballymaloe cookery school in Ireland with the equally legendary Darina Allen. Thank you to OpenTable for supporting this episode. Stay tuned for details on the Cherry Bombe + OpenTable “Sit With Us” series. Jess, Clare, and Annie are on the current cover of Cherry Bombe Magazine. Find your nearest stockist. Snag your ticket for our Dallas Butter Up, Buttercup event here and The Future Of Food Is You tour in Atlanta here! Radio Cherry Bombe is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network. Our show is recorded at Newsstand Studios at Rockefeller Center. Subscribe to our newsletter and check out past episodes and transcripts here. More on Jess: Instagram, King restaurant, Jupiter restaurant

Hosted by Kerry Diamond Produced by Catherine Baker and Jenna Sadhu Edited by Jenna Sadhu Music by Tralala, “All Fired Up” Once upon a time, Annie Shi was a newbie in the world of restaurants. She and partners Clare de Boer and Jess Shadbolt opened King in downtown New York with limited experience and resources, but an abundance of optimism and naivete. Thanks to their hard work and a little help from industry heavy hitters like Jonathan Waxman and Vicki Freeman, King became one of the most celebrated spots in the city. Late last year, Annie, Clare, and Jess opened their second restaurant, Jupiter, in Rockefeller Center, and are busy bringing their brand of hospitality and cuisine to a new neighborhood and clientele. Annie chats with host Kerry Diamond about growing up the child of Chinese immigrants, moving from finance to food, and becoming a first-time mom in an industry that’s not compatible with family schedules. They also talk about the upcoming King cookbook and a potential future solo project that would tap into Annie’s heritage. Want the issue of Cherry Bombe Magazine with Annie, Clare, and Jess on the cover? Find your nearest stockist. Snag your ticket for our Dallas Butter Up, Buttercup event here and The Future Of Food Is You tour in Atlanta here! Radio Cherry Bombe is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network. Our show is recorded at Newsstand Studios at Rockefeller Center. Subscribe to our newsletter and check out past episodes and transcripts here. More on Annie: Instagram, King restaurant, Jupiter restaurant

Hosted by Kerry Diamond Produced by Catherine Baker and Jenna Sadhu Edited by Jenna Sadhu Music by Tralala, “All Fired Up” Debby Soo was tapped to be the CEO of OpenTable in August 2020, a perilous time for the hospitality industry because of the global pandemic. Her mandate for the world’s largest reservations platform was straightforward: help restaurants survive. Since then, restaurants have evolved, as has OpenTable, which turns 25 this year. In addition to reservations, the platform now features experiences, access to takeout and delivery options, and the ability to search by categories like women-owned. Debby joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about lessons learned from her travel agent parents, career pivots, and the partnership between OpenTable and ChatGPT parent company OpenAI, which promises to change how we research and book restaurants. Radio Cherry Bombe is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network. Our show is recorded at Newsstand Studios at Rockefeller Center. Subscribe to our newsletter and check out past episodes and transcripts here. More on Debby and OpenTable: OpenTable, OpenTable blog, OpenTable and ChatGPT

Hosted by Kerry Diamond Produced by Catherine Baker and Jenna Sadhu Edited by Jenna Sadhu Music by Tralala “All Fired Up” Welcome to the final episode of Hey Hey, L.A., a new miniseries from Radio Cherry Bombe where we talk to creatives putting their mark on the L.A. food scene. Our guest is Nyesha Arrington of “Next Level Chef,” the culinary competition starring Gordon Ramsay. A native of Los Angeles, Nyesha grew up in a multicultural household and fell in love with food at a young age. She worked the line at her local Taco Bell as a teen then went on to culinary school and a career in fine dining. Nyesha opened her own restaurants in L.A. and found a fan in the legendary critic Jonathan Gold. “She is a chef whose food tastes like L.A.,” he wrote in his review of Nyesha’s second spot, Native. Nyesha joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about her career, her transition from a restaurant “pirate” running on fumes to a centered chef who prioritizes self-care, her role on “Next Level Chef,” and more. Thank you to Square for supporting our Hey Hey, L.A. miniseries. Visit squareup.com/restaurants to learn more about Square for your business. Radio Cherry Bombe is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network. Subscribe to our newsletter and check out past episodes and transcripts here. More on Nyesha: Instagram, Next Level Chef, website

Hosted by Kerry Diamond Produced by Catherine Baker and Jenna Sadhu Edited by Jenna Sadhu Music by Tralala, “All Fired Up” Padma Lakshmi is brilliant, beautiful, fearless, and currently experiencing the kind of success her younger self could only dream of. The second season of her Hulu show, Taste The Nation With Padma Lakshmi, just dropped. In it, she examines America’s foodways and the history behind them. Padma is of course best known as the host of Bravo’s Top Chef, which is currently in its 20th season. Just a few weeks ago, Padma was named to the Time 100 list of the year’s most influential newsmakers and she is featured in this year’s Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue, the one with Martha Stewart on the cover. Padma joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about these achievements, her intentions regarding Taste The Nation, and how the show was harder to get made than she expected. Radio Cherry Bombe is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network. Our show is recorded at Newsstand Studios at Rockefeller Center. Subscribe to our newsletter and check out past episodes and transcripts here. More on Padma: Instagram, Taste The Nation on Hulu, Top Chef, website, recipes

Hosted by Kerry Diamond Produced by Catherine Baker and Jenna Sadhu Edited by Jenna Sadhu Music by Tralala “All Fired Up” Welcome to the second episode of Hey Hey, L.A., a new miniseries from Radio Cherry Bombe where we talk to creatives putting their mark on the L.A. food scene. Our second guest is Jenn Harris—food columnist and video host for The Los Angeles Times. Born in Los Angeles, Jenn was lucky to have a Chinese grandmother on her mom’s side and a Russian, British, and Jewish grandmother on her dad’s who were both talented cooks. Most importantly, they happily shared their enthusiasm for food with their granddaughter. Jenn also discovered a love for writing as a child, so it’s no surprise she wound up working as a food columnist in the city she loves. But as Jenn shares with host Kerry Diamond, it took her a while to get there professionally. Jenn talks about growing up in a multicultural household, her path to the Los Angeles Times food section, and those who inspired her along the way, including the paper’s late, legendary food critic, Jonathan Gold. Thank you to Square for supporting our Hey Hey, L.A. miniseries. Visit squareup.com/restaurants to learn more about Square for your business. Radio Cherry Bombe is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network. Subscribe to our newsletter and check out past episodes and transcripts here. More on Jenn: Instagram, LA Times food columns, The Bucket List with Jenn Harris

Hosted by Kerry Diamond Produced by Catherine Baker and Jenna Sadhu Edited by Jenna Sadhu Music by Tralala, “All Fired Up” Gráinne O’Keefe never thought she’d have a restaurant to call her own, but today, she’s the chef-owner of Mae in Dublin and one of the brightest lights on the city’s fine dining scene. The restaurant world was a foreign one to Gráinne growing up, as she and her family never went to restaurants. Instead, she was introduced via cookbooks she got from the local bookmobile and by watching Hell’s Kitchen on TV. She went on to attend culinary school in Dublin while working full-time at a local Italian restaurant and never looked back. Gráinne joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about the story behind Mae, the Irish culinary scene, her love of local produce, and her career path. Click here for Taste of Santa Barbara tickets and details. Radio Cherry Bombe is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network. Our show is recorded at Newsstand Studios at Rockefeller Center. Subscribe to our newsletter and check out past episodes and transcripts here. More on Gráinee: Instagram, Mae restaurant, BuJo Burger Joint, Irish Times cookery column

Hosted by Kerry Diamond Produced by Catherine Baker and Jenna Sadhu Edited by Jenna Sadhu Music by Tralala “All Fired Up” Welcome to Hey Hey, LA, a new miniseries from Radio Cherry Bombe where we talk to creatives putting their mark on the LA food scene. Our first guest is Bricia Lopez—restaurateur, podcaster, cookbook author, and co-owner of the iconic LA Mexican restaurant Guelaguetza. Her second cookbook, “Asada: The Art Of Mexican-Style Grilling,” was just published last month and celebrates Bricia’s favorite things: food, family, cooking, and community. She joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about her Oaxacan childhood, coming to America at the age of 10, the history of Guelaguetz, the inspiration behind “Asada,” and even her love of ChatGPT and how AI helps her as a busy entrepreneur. Thank you to Square for supporting our Hey Hey, L.A miniseries. Visit squareup.com/restaurants to learn more about Square for your business. Click here for Taste of Santa Barbara tickets and details. Radio Cherry Bombe is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network. Subscribe to our newsletter and check out past episodes and transcripts here. More on Bricia: Instagram, Guelaguetza restaurant, Super Mamas podcast, Asada cookbook

Hosted by Kerry Diamond Produced by Catherine Baker and Jenna Sadhu Edited by Jenna Sadhu Music by Tralala, “All Fired Up” Sarah Thomas never could have predicted her career path. She studied English Renaissance literature at Cambridge, worked as a sommelier at the highly regarded Le Bernardin restaurant after getting a surprise job offer, and then, at the suggestion of a friend, co-founded Kalamata’s Kitchen, a platform that inspires children to experience the world through adventures with food. Today, Sarah is “chief imaginator” of Kalamata’s Kitchen, and is helping children understand different cuisines and cultures, something she wishes existed when she was a young girl in the school lunchroom hiding the food she brought from home. Sarah joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about the Le Bernardin dinner that changed her life, her love of books, the importance of saying “yes,” and lots more. Thank you to Whole Foods Market, Chia Smash, and La Rossi Pizza for supporting today’s show. Learn more about Whole Foods Market’s Environmental Stewardship program here. Click here for Taste of Santa Barbara tickets and details. Radio Cherry Bombe is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network. Our show is recorded at Newsstand Studios at Rockefeller Center. Subscribe to our newsletter and check out past episodes and transcripts here. More on Sarah: Instagram, Kalamata’s Kitchen, Le Bernardin, website

Hosted by Kerry Diamond Produced by Catherine Baker and Jenna Sadhu Edited by Jenna Sadhu Music by Tralala, “All Fired Up” Jenny Nguyen is the founder and owner of The Sports Bra, the country’s first sports bar dedicated exclusively to women’s sports. Jenny, a chef by training, didn’t realize what a stir she would create with The Sports Bra. She was looking to open a place that would show women’s sports on all of its televisions; have better food than the average sports bar; and be welcoming to non-binary, queer, and trans individuals. Little did she know, she was opening a feminist landmark. Jenny joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about the origin story of The Sports Bra; Jenny’s early years as a high school and college basketball player whose career was cut short; the weight of her immigrant parents’ expectations; and the amazing reaction to The Sports Bra from female athletes and sports enthusiasts around the world. Thank you to Whole Foods Market for supporting today’s show. Learn more about their Environmental Stewardship program here. To learn more about Matriark Foods, click here. Click here for Taste of Santa Barbara tickets and details. Radio Cherry Bombe is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network. Our show is recorded at Newsstand Studios at Rockefeller Center. Subscribe to our newsletter and check out past episodes and transcripts here. More on Jenny: The Sports Bra, website, menu

Hosted by Kerry Diamond Produced by Catherine Baker and Jenna Sadhu Edited by Jenna Sadhu Music by Tralala, “All Fired Up” More than 50 percent of the produce we consume in America comes from California, and there’s one woman who keeps tabs on all of it, from citrus to avocados, almonds, wine grapes, and beyond. Her name is Karen Ross and she’s been the California Department of Food and Agriculture Secretary since 2011. Radio Cherry Bombe host Kerry Diamond sat down with Secretary Ross in her office in the state capital of Sacramento to talk about the state’s incredible output, climate change, and current stats on female farmers and farm workers. They also talk about Secretary Ross’s early years growing up on a farm in Nebraska and how that shaped her outlook today. This conversation is part of a special program with California Grown that also included a panel discussion in Sacramento with female growers and officials from the region on International Women’s Day. Click here to learn more about California Grown and find facts on the state’s various crops and recipes. Click here for the California Department of Food and Agriculture blog. Click here for Taste of Santa Barbara tickets and details. Radio Cherry Bombe is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network. Our show is recorded at Newsstand Studios at Rockefeller Center. Subscribe to our newsletter and check out past episodes and transcripts here.

Hosted by Kerry Diamond Produced by Catherine Baker and Jenna Sadhu Edited by Jenna Sadhu Music by Tralala, “All Fired Up” Natasha Pickowicz, one of the most modern pastry chefs around, weaves community, activism, and a DIY spirit into everything she does. Her debut book, More Than Cake: 100 Baking Recipes Built for Pleasure and Community, just launched last week and embodies this distinct approach combined with her unique take on desserts. Natasha returns to Radio Cherry Bombe to share the story behind her book, what she’s doing for her book tour, her upcoming bake sales, and some thoughts on AI. Check out Natasha’s passion fruit, coconut & tequila layered cake recipe here from More Than Cake. Thank you to Whole Foods Market for supporting today’s show and our 10th annual Cherry Bombe Jubilee conference. Learn more about their Environmental Stewardship program here. Radio Cherry Bombe is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network. Our show is recorded at Newsstand Studios at Rockefeller Center. Subscribe to our newsletter and check out past episodes and transcripts here. More on Natasha: Instagram, More Than Cake book tour Natasha on She’s My Cherry Pie Natasha on Radio Cherry Bombe in 2022 Natasha on Radio Cherry Bombe in 2020 Order Natasha's book

Hosted by Kerry Diamond Produced by Catherine Baker and Jenna Sadhu Edited by Jenna Sadhu Music by Tralala, “All Fired Up” Marissa Mullen has a career that cheese lovers could only dream of. As the founder of That Cheese Plate, Marissa gets to meet cheesemakers and cheesemongers; travel to famous cheese regions; and share her flair for making cheese boards with her audience online and off. Her second book, That Cheese Plate Wants To Party, is out tomorrow and leans into the celebratory side of cheese. Marissa joins host Kerry Diamond to share what it’s like to be a cheese influencer, how her jobs at The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon and The Late Show With Stephen Colbert shaped what she does today, her picks for everything from crackers to produce, and her day-to-day as a culinary creative. Thank you to Whole Foods Market for supporting today’s show and our 10th annual Cherry Bombe Jubilee conference. Learn more about their Environmental Stewardship program here. Join the Jubilee waiting list here. Radio Cherry Bombe is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network. Our show is recorded at Newsstand Studios at Rockefeller Center. Subscribe to our newsletter and check out past episodes and transcripts here. Want to build your professional network? Sign up for your Cherry Bombe magazine annual subscription here and membership here. More on Marissa: Instagram, That Cheese Plate, website Order Marissa’s book

Hosted by Kerry Diamond Produced by Catherine Baker and Jenna Sadhu Edited by Jenna Sadhu Music by Tralala, “All Fired Up” Cakes are in the midst of a makeover and Lucie Franc de Ferriere of From Lucie is one of the cake artists leading the charge. Her creations are topped with buttercream, festooned with flowers and herbs, and have a charming handmade quality to them. She just opened her first bakery, a tiny spot in the East Village, where she and her team make layer cakes, sheet cakes, brownies, cookies, and other confections, as well as custom cakes. Lucie joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about her cakes, her career pivot, and her fascinating family (her British grandmother was arrested for being part of the French resistance when she was a teenager and she later went to Le Cordon Bleu; she’s 99!). Thank you to Kerrygold, Whole Foods Market, San Pellegrino, Cakebread Cellars, and Bouvet Ladubay for supporting our 10th annual Cherry Bombe Jubilee conference. Join the waiting list here. Radio Cherry Bombe is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network. Our show is recorded at Newsstand Studios at Rockefeller Center. Subscribe to our newsletter and check out past episodes and transcripts here. Want to build your professional network? Sign up for your Cherry Bombe magazine annual subscription here and membership here. More on Lucie: Instagram, From Lucie, website

Hosted by Kerry Diamond Produced by Catherine Baker and Jenna Sadhu Edited by Jenna Sadhu Music by Tralala, “All Fired Up” After a long hiatus from social media, Jerrelle Guy is back. The food stylist, photographer, and recipe developer behind the trailblazing book “Black Girl Baking” and the blog Chocolate for Basil, Jerrelle realized the relentless demands on culinary creatives were causing her to lose the joy she always found in the world of food. So she stepped away to rediscover what she loved in the first place. “I don’t like the grind culture,” she tells host Kerry Diamond Jerrelle is now working on her second book, which covers the intersection of food, mental health, and healing, and she has a line of kitchen and housewares created in collaboration with Anthropologie. The collection, with its soothing colors, patterns, and textures, is inspired by Jerrelle’s great aunt and the act of cultivating spaces that allow ourselves to thrive. The collection is now in stores. Thank you to Käserei Champignon, makers of Cambozola cheese, for supporting this episode. Radio Cherry Bombe is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network. Our show is recorded at Newsstand Studios at Rockefeller Center. Subscribe to our newsletter and check out past episodes and transcripts here. For Jubilee tickets, click here. More on Jerrelle: Instagram, Anthropologie collaboration, Black Girl Baking cookbook, website

Hosted by Kerry Diamond Produced by Catherine Baker and Jenna Sadhu Edited by Jenna Sadhu Music by Tralala, “All Fired Up” Of all the things Omsom CEO Vanessa Pham expected to be dealing with earlier this month, the Silicon Valley Bank collapse was not one of them. As co-founders of the Asian flavors and sauces start-up, Vanessa and her sister Kim have successfully steered the mission-driven Omsom to national distribution with the likes of Whole Foods, partnered with influential chefs like Nicole Ponseca, and helped change the conversation around Asian-influenced consumer product goods and pantry staples. But Omsom was a customer of Silicon Valley Bank, which famously failed on March 10th, and Vanessa, Kim, and the rest of the team had to confront an immediate future with no capital. Omsom faced its rollercoaster of a week by leaning into their hallmark transparency, and their community rallied around them. Vanessa shares it all with host Kerry Diamond and also talks about how Omsom came to be. Subscribe to our newsletter and check out past episodes and transcripts here. For Jubilee tickets, click here. More on Vanessa: Instagram, Omsom, website Radio Cherry Bombe is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network.

We have a treat for you, listeners. We’re sharing an episode of “Be My Guest With Ina Garten,” the podcast from the one and only Ina. In this episode, Ina is joined in her East Hampton home by Stanley Tucci for an afternoon of good laughs and great food. They make Oysters Rockefeller and a Tuscan seafood stew, talk about Stanley’s iconic movies (including The Devil Wears Prada and Julie & Julia), and, of course, serve up some cocktails. Stanley actually makes Ina her very first classic martini. Does Stanley shake… or stir? Stay tuned. If you love this episode of “Be My Guest With Ina Garten,” be sure to find the show on your favorite podcast platform and subscribe. “Be My Guest With Ina Garten” is also a TV show that you can watch on Food Network, or stream right now on Discovery Plus. Radio Cherry Bombe is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network. Subscribe to our newsletter and check out past episodes and transcripts here. For Jubilee tickets, click here. Want to become a Cherry Bombe member? Click here. Ina on Instagram Barefoot Contessa website Ina's latest cookbook, Go-To Dinners Be My Guest with Ina Garten Stanley on Radio Cherry Bombe in 2021 Stanley and Ina Garten on Radio Cherry Bombe Stanley on Instagram

Hosted by Kerry Diamond Produced by Catherine Baker and Jenna Sadhu Edited by Jenna Sadhu Recorded at CityVox Studios Music by Tralala, “All Fired Up” If you love bakeries, no doubt you’ve heard about L’Appartement 4F, the Instagram sensation that went from at-home microbakery to a bustling spot in Brooklyn Heights with lines down the block. Fans have fallen in love with their croissants, pain au chocolat, baguettes, but also with the story of self-taught baker Gautier and school nurse Ashley Coiffard, the couple behind the creations. Ashley and Gautier, in their very first podcast appearance, talk to host Kerry Diamond about falling in love, quitting their jobs, the challenging 11-month buildout of their bakery, and how their on- and off-line communities have contributed to their success. They also share their plans to open the second floor of L’Appartement 4F as a French bistro at night. Join Radio Cherry Bombe for a live event in Sacramento with California Grown on Wednesday, March 8th. Get your tickets here. For Jubilee tickets, click here. Radio Cherry Bombe is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network. Subscribe to our newsletter and check out past episodes and transcripts here. More on Ashley: Instagram More on Gautier: Instagram More on L’Appartement 4F: Instagram, website, menu

Hosted by Kerry Diamond Produced by Catherine Baker and Jenna Sadhu Edited by Jenna Sadhu Recorded at CityVox Studios Music by Tralala, “All Fired Up” As one of the most stylish New Yorkers around, Abi Balingit manages to bring flair and creativity to everything she does, even her baked goods. As the talent behind The Dusky Kitchen blog and IG account, she’s known for her unique twist on Filipino treats, and now, those recipes and the stories behind them can be found in her debut cookbook, "Mayumu: Filipino American Desserts Remixed." Abi joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about growing up in a tight-knit Filipino family, why she never thought she’d have a cookbook, her teenage crush on the Food Network, and the pasalubong boxes she creates to raise funds for causes close to her heart. Join Radio Cherry Bombe for a live event in Sacramento with California Grown on Wednesday, March 8th. Get your tickets here. For Jubilee tickets, click here. Radio Cherry Bombe is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network. Subscribe to our newsletter and check out past episodes and transcripts here. More on Abi: Instagram, The Dusky Kitchen blog, her debut cookbook Mayumu

Hosted by Kerry Diamond Produced by Catherine Baker and Jenna Sadhu Edited by Jenna Sadhu Recorded at CityVox Studios Music by Tralala, “All Fired Up” Chef Iliana Regan joins us to talk about her latest book, “Fieldwork: A Forager’s Memoir,” a moving story about her new life as proprietor, along with her wife Anna, of The Milkweed Inn, a getaway set on 150 remote acres of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. The book is a follow-up to Iliana’s 2019 National Book Award long-listed memoir, “Burn The Place,” about her life as a chef. “Fieldwork” is a story about foraging—for fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds during the different seasons in the forest—but it’s also about emotional foraging, and understanding the unseen ties that bond family, food, flora, and fauna. Iliana wants people who read the book to think about their connections to the people and things they love. Join Radio Cherry Bombe host Kerry Diamond, Boca Chef Maria Mazon, and other special guests at the Graduate Hotel Tucson Thursday, Feb. 23rd, for a special night of networking, talks, panel, and snacks and drinks. Tickets are available here. Radio Cherry Bombe is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network. Subscribe to our newsletter and check out past episodes and transcripts here. More on Iliana: Instagram, Milkweed Inn, her books "Burn The Place" and "Fieldwork"

Hosted by Kerry Diamond Produced by Catherine Baker and Jenna Sadhu Edited by Jenna Sadhu Recorded at CityVox Studios Music by Tralala, “All Fired Up” Justine Doiron never expected to be a TikTok star, let alone one specializing in food videos. A graduate of Cornell University’s famous hospitality program, she pursued a career in media and public relations and found her way in the fast-paced industry. Justine dabbled in TikTok when the app first emerged, figuring she’d need to know about it for work. Soon enough, she was one of the leading personalities in the TikTok food space. Justine joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about her unique path, how being open about her eating disorder has helped her, the unique challenges faced by digital creatives, her upcoming cookbook, and more. Thank you to Käserei Champignon, producer and the maker of Cambozola cheese, for supporting this episode. Radio Cherry Bombe is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network. Subscribe to our newsletter and check out past episodes and transcripts here. More on Justine: Instagram, TikTok, Recipes, Subscribe to Justine’s newsletter

Michelle Tam was a mom and a pharmacist working the night shift at a local hospital when she had a food and fitness revelation that changed her life. She started working out and eating differently and felt so good, she told everyone. When her husband suggested she channel that enthusiasm into a blog, Nom Nom Paleo was born. Today, Michelle and her husband oversee their Nom Nom world, which includes a successful blog with free recipes, an app, a spice collection, and three bestselling books, including the latest, "Nom Nom Paleo: Let’s Go." Michelle joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about her life and love of food. She also shares the main goal behind Nom Nom Paleo: She wants people to think about and pay attention to how food makes them feel. Thank you to Graduate Hotels for supporting this episode. If you’d like to hear from Michelle in person, join us at the Graduate Hotel Tuscon event happening Thursday, March 2nd. Tickets here. There will be a panel discussion with Michelle and other local food personalities plus snacks & sips. This episode of Radio Cherry Bombe was recorded at CityVox Studios in NYC. Our theme song is by the band Tralala. Subscribe to our newsletter and check out past episodes and transcripts here. More on Michelle: Instagram, Nom Nom paleo spice blends, Michelle’s cookbooks

Cherry Bombe has a brand new podcast and we’re sharing the debut episode. The show is called She’s My Cherry Pie and it’s hosted by Jessie Sheehan, the author and recipe developer. Each week, Jessie talks to world-class bakers and pastry chefs about their lives, careers, and signature bakes. Jessie’s first guest is Claudia Fleming, the influential pastry chef and executive director of Daily Provisions. When Claudia put a chocolate-caramel tart on the menu of NYC’s Gramercy Tavern in the 1990s, she had no idea her creation would become one of the most copied restaurant desserts around. Want to bake along? Click here for Claudia’s chocolate caramel tart recipe from her newest cookbook, "Delectable." Thank you to Le Creuset and California Prunes for supporting She’s My Cherry Pie. She’s My Cherry Pie is a production of the Cherry Bombe Podcast Network. Subscribe to our newsletter and check out past transcripts here. Want to come to Cherry Bombe’s Jubilee on April 15th in NYC? Get your ticket here. More on Jessie: Instagram, her "Snackable Bakes" cookbook More on Claudia: Instagram, her cookbooks "Delectable" and "The Last Course," Daily Provisions

Chef Maria Mazon was a waitress at a Mexican-American restaurant outside Tucson when she found herself in the kitchen giving the cooks ideas for what to make. Today, she is the celebrated owner of Boca restaurant and Sona bodega in Tucson, Arizona, and has appeared on "Chopped" and Season 18 of "Top Chef." Tacos, salsas, and the cuisine of Sonora, Mexico, where she was raised, are Chef Maria’s passions. “I’m here to represent my Mexico,” she explained. “I would not change my story for the world.” Chef Maria joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about her career, the confidence that helped her excel in the kitchen, the appliance tattooed on her thigh (want to guess?), the Tucson culinary scene, and more. Catch this episode and learn how Chef Maria puts her heart and soul into everything she does, from her food to her businesses to her life. Thank you to Graduate Hotels for supporting this episode. If you’d like to hear from Chef Maria in person, join us at the Graduate Hotel Tuscon event happening Thursday, Feb. 23rd. Tickets here. There will be a panel discussion with Maria and other local food personalities plus snacks & sips. Want to come to Cherry Bombe’s Jubilee on April 15th in NYC? Get your ticket here. This episode of Radio Cherry Bombe was recorded at CityVox Studios in NYC. Our theme song is by the band Tralala. Subscribe to our newsletter and check out past episodes and transcripts here. More on Maria: Instagram, Boca Restaurant, Sona Tortillas, Borderlands Brewing Co.

As the restaurant world confronts what it means to be sustainable from a human perspective, some chefs are realizing they need to first answer that question for themselves. For Ashley Christensen, the award-winning chef and proprietor behind AC Restaurants in Raleigh, North Carolina, that meant putting herself on the road to sobriety. In October, Ashley announced her decision via an Instagram post. Not only did many in her community rally around her, but those dealing with similar journeys reached out to share their stories and encouragement. Ashley joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about her decision and what it’s meant to her personally and professionally. She also shares an update on her hospitality group, which today includes an events company, a commissary kitchen, and five restaurants. Her first spot, Poole’s Diner, just turned 15 in December. Ashley is also an author and co-wrote two books: "Poole’s Diner" and "It’s Always Freezer Season" with Kaitlyn Goalen, who is her wife and the executive director of AC Restaurants. Thank you to Graduate Hotels for supporting this episode. If you’d like to hear from Chef Ashley in person, join Radio Cherry Bombe on Thursday, Feb. 9th at Graduate Chapel Hill for a special networking event. Tickets here. There will be a panel discussion with Ashley and other local food personalities plus snacks & sips. We’ll also be at Graduate Tucson on Feb. 23rd and the new Graduate Palo Alto on March 2nd. This episode of Radio Cherry Bombe was recorded at CityVox Studios in NYC. Our theme song is by the band Tralala. Subscribe to our newsletter and check out past episodes and transcripts here. More on Ashley: Instagram, Poole’s Diner, AC Restaurants, "Poole’s Cookbook," and "It’s Always Freezer Season."

Last week, René Redzepi, the influential chef and founder of Noma, announced he would be closing his world-renowned restaurant in late 2024. Julia Moskin of The New York Times broke the story and kicked off a range of conversations about fine dining, unpaid labor, and even the influence of the film "The Menu." Julia joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about Noma, what might be next for both Redzepi and his restaurant, and Hollywood’s current interest in all things culinary. In the second half of the show, we talk to Julia about her career at The New York Times and the Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative work to which she contributed. Subscribe to our newsletter and check out past episodes and transcripts here. Want to come to Cherry Bombe’s Jubilee in April? Get your ticket here. This episode of Radio Cherry Bombe was recorded at CityVox Studios in NYC. Our theme song is by the band Tralala. Julia Moskin articles: Noma announcement The Willows Inn "The Menu" More from Julia

Edna Lewis is one of the most important and influential American chefs. She celebrated Southern cooking and foodways in her seminal work, 1976’s "The Taste Of Country Cooking," and helped inspire the farm-to-table movement. At her side for some of this journey was her niece, Nina, who not only got to enjoy her aunt’s food, but who typed up the manuscript for her groundbreaking cookbook as a young teen. Today, Nina Williams-Mbengue is a retired child welfare expert and a board member of The Edna Lewis Foundation. She joined chef, TV personality, and "California Soul" author Tanya Holland to reminisce about her experiences with her aunt and to talk about Edna’s life and legacy. Thank you to Yes! Apples for supporting today's show. This interview took place at the 2nd annual Cherry Bombe Cooks & Books festival at Ace Hotel Brooklyn. Our next event is the Cherry Bombe Jubilee conference. Get your ticket here. Radio Cherry Bombe is recorded at Newsstand Studios at Rockefeller Center in New York City. Our theme song is by the band Tralala. Subscribe to our newsletter and check out past episodes and transcripts here. More on Nina: Instagram, Listen to Nina on Radio Cherry Bombe from 2021 More on Tanya: Instagram, Check out Tanya’s new book, "California Soul"

Happy New Year, listeners! We’re happy to share this encore presentation of our most listened-to episode of 2022. Claire Saffitz, cookbook author, Cherry Bombe cover girl, and YouTube’s favorite baker, joined host Kerry Diamond last year to talk about Claire’s unique culinary path. It took Claire awhile to figure out her place in the food world, and she shares the twists and turns it took to get where she is today. Claire also talks about her 2020 bestseller, "Dessert Person;" shares some tidbits about her 2022 release, "What’s For Dessert;" and why she considers Dorie Greenspan and Claudia Fleming her mentors. Radio Cherry Bombe is recorded at Newsstand Studios at Rockefeller Center in New York City. Our theme song is by the band Tralala. Subscribe to our newsletter and check out past episodes and transcripts here. Pick up a copy of Cherry Bombe magazine’s Issue 18 with Claire Saffitz on the cover here. Follow Claire on Instagram and Patreon. Get Claire’s salty nut tart with rosemary recipe. Follow host Kerry Diamond on Instagram.

Here’s a little year-end holiday gift for everyone: a chat with chef and author Erin French of The Lost Kitchen, the little restaurant that could in Freedom, Maine. Erin was interviewed by host Kerry Diamond at Cherry Bombe’s 2nd Annual Cooks & Books Festival in Brooklyn this past November. They talk about the restaurant’s famous “reservations” system, how Erin got her culinary chops, and the Magnolia Network series about life at The Lost Kitchen. Radio Cherry Bombe is recorded at Newsstand Studios at Rockefeller Center in New York City. Our theme song is by Tra La La. Sign up for our newsletter here! More on Erin: The Lost Kitchen, Erin’s memoir, "The Lost Kitchen cookbook," the Erin French issue of Cherry Bombe Magazine

It’s the final episode of Cherry Bombe’s baking miniseries She’s My Cherry Pie, and we have a special holiday-themed interview for all you bakers out there. Host Jessie Sheehan is joined by Sarah Kieffer, the cookie expert behind The Vanilla Bean Blog and the books "Baking for the Holidays: 50+ Treats for a Festive Season" and "100 Cookies: The Baking Book for Every Kitchen." They talk all things… you guessed it… cookies, from holiday cut-outs to crinkle cookies, creaming butter and sugar, spatula sizes, pan banging, scooping, glazing, and mailing. If you love baking cookies, or just eating them, do not miss this episode. Click here for Sarah’s red velvet crinkle cookie recipe from "Baking for the Holidays" and here for the holiday cut-out cookie recipe from Sarah’s blog. Thank you to California Prunes for supporting She’s My Cherry Pie. For recipes and more, visit californiaprunes.org. Subscribe to our newsletter and check out past episodes and transcripts here. She’s My Cherry Pie is a production of Cherry Bombe Magazine. Our theme song is by the band Tralala. More on Jessie: Instagram, "Snackable Bakes"

Here’s a little holiday gift for all of you—an interview with Ina Garten! The one and only Barefoot Contessa Zoomed in for a year-end chat with host Kerry Diamond about her brand new book, "Go-To Dinners," and the inspiration behind it. Ina also talks about her new Discovery + show and podcast, "Be My Guest With Ina Garten;" the difficult family dinners of her childhood; and the magic of celebrating Christmas in Paris with her beloved husband, Jeffrey. Ina also weighs in on butter boards, Twitter, and TikTok, opening a restaurant one day… or not, and her favorite recipes in "Go-To Dinners." Thank you to Williams Sonoma for sponsoring this episode. Radio Cherry Bombe is recorded at Newsstand Studios at Rockefeller Center in New York City. Our theme song is by the band Tralala. Subscribe to our newsletter and check out past episodes and transcripts here! More on Ina: Instagram, Website, "Go-To Dinners"

Host Jessie Sheehan is joined by Kristina Cho, recipe developer, baker, food stylist, and James Beard award-winning author, to talk all things milk bread for the fifth episode of She’s My Cherry Pie, Radio Cherry Bombe’s new baking miniseries. Kristina, who many know from her blog and Instagram account, Eat Cho Food, is the author of "Mooncakes and Milk Bread: Sweet and Savory Recipes Inspired by Chinese Bakeries," the first cookbook to comprehensively focus on the recipes and culture of Chinese baking. Kristina and Jessie discuss the steps, techniques, and ingredients you need for the perfect milk bread, and also chat about pineapple buns, cocktail buns, pork floss, mayo & more. Click here for Kristina’s milk bread recipe from "Mooncakes and Milk Bread." Thank you to California Prunes for supporting She’s My Cherry Pie. For recipes and more, visit californiaprunes.org. Subscribe to our newsletter and check out past episodes and transcripts here. She’s My Cherry Pie is a production of Cherry Bombe Magazine. Our theme song is by the band Tralala. More on Kristina: Instagram, Eat Cho Food blog, "Mooncakes and Milk Bread" More on Jessie: Instagram, "Snackable Bakes"

Illyanna Maisonet might be the first cookbook author who got her start posting Yelp reviews. She was a working artist when the financial crisis of 2008 sent her down a new path; it took a combination of culinary school, back issues of Gourmet magazine, and Anthony Bourdain’s "Kitchen Confidential" to help her discover a new calling. The Yelp reviews? Well, they helped boost her confidence as an aspiring writer. Illyanna went on to become the first Puerto Rican food columnist in the U.S, yet a deal to write a cookbook on the country’s cuisine eluded her. Not even the high-profile support of José Andrés seemed to make a difference. Illyanna persevered and "Diasporican: A Puerto Rican Cookbook" was published this fall. The author joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about the journey, the most special recipes in "Diasporican," her Burlap & Barrel Adobo & Sazón spice collaboration, and more. You can find the recipe for Illyanna’s Califas Shrimp (Puerto Rican shrimp and grits) from Diasporican here. Thank you to Käserei Champignon, a 100-year-old cheese producer and the maker of Cambozola, for supporting this episode. Our podcast is recorded at Newsstand Studios at Rockefeller Center in New York City. Our theme song is by the band Tralala. Subscribe to our newsletter and check out past episodes and transcripts here. More on Illyanna: Instagram, Website, "Diasporican"

Host Jessie Sheehan is joined by Fany Gerson, Mexican dessert authority, cookbook author, and entrepreneur, to talk all things doughnuts for the fourth episode of She’s My Cherry Pie, Radio Cherry Bombe’s new baking miniseries. Fany’s become known for her creative and artisanal takes on the beloved American treats via her Brooklyn shop, Fan-Fan Doughnuts. (Fany is also the founder of La Newyorkina, which specializes in paletas.) She’s been making doughnuts since 2010 and has lots to share about frying, fillings, and flavors. If you’re curious about the doughnut-making process, don’t miss this episode. If you’re inspired to get baking, try your hand at Fany’s special strawberry-jelly doughnut from her cookbook, "My Sweet Mexico: Recipes for Authentic Pastries, Breads, Candies, Beverages, and Frozen Treats." Thank you to California Prunes for supporting She’s My Cherry Pie. For recipes and more, visit californiaprunes.org. Subscribe to our newsletter and check out past episodes and transcripts here. She’s My Cherry Pie is a production of Cherry Bombe magazine. Our theme song is by the band Tralala. More on Fany: Instagram, La Newyorkina, Fan-Fan Doughnuts More on Jessie: Instagram, "Snackable Bakes"