Episodes

  • The Evolution of Campus Dining
    Jan 10 2026

    Jaime and Matt connect with Nico SanFilippo and Kirby Dorius to talk all things campus dining - From challenges to successes, the chefs dive into how finding the right people and being nimble can make campus dining truly reflect what your space and students need!

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    39 mins
  • Coming back for seconds with Rick Allaire
    Dec 16 2025

    Jaime and Matt connect with Metacom Kitchen chef Rick Allaire to talk about his journey opening, closing and reopening his flagship eatery in Warren, RI. The chefs talk about team culture, workplace efficiencies and how seasonality and respect for ingredients is critical to growth in the kitchen.

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    42 mins
  • Who to cook for: Michelin comes to Boston with Chris Coombs
    Nov 26 2025

    Jaime and Matt connect with long-time Boston chef Chris Coombs to talk about the recent designations issued by the Michelin Guide in Boston. The chefs dive into the reason the guide came to Boston, its impact on food tourism and what chefs in the city do next.

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    35 mins
  • Food IS Political with David Dadekian
    Nov 3 2025

    Jaime and Matt connect with Eat Drink RI founder David Dadekian to dive into the history and necessity for food assistance programs like SNAP. This conversation proves that food is (unfortunately) political and why feeding people should never be a question, rather an obligation.

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    27 mins
  • Find, Forage, Hunt & Grow with Matt Welsch
    Oct 31 2025

    Jaime and Matt connect with chef Matthew Welsch to talk all things Appalachia cooking. From frog legs to vinegar pie, the chefs cover a lot of ground proving that every dining experience is an opportunity to learn and that anyone new is just a friend you haven't met yet!

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    40 mins
  • BBQ is just an idea with Greg DeFranco
    Oct 17 2025

    Matt connects with chef de cuisine at Palmira BBQ, Greg DeFranco to talk whole hog, how he got into BBQ and why bringing new flavors to the table matters.

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    42 mins
  • Mentorship over Lordship with Chris Piro
    Oct 3 2025

    Jaime and Matt connect with chef Chris Piro - founder of the Again Foundation to talk mentorship, the state of fine dining and why the human ingredient may just be the most important.

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    43 mins
  • Food on the Move with Taylor Hanson
    Sep 12 2025

    Jaime and Matt sit down with Grammy nominated musician Taylor Hanson to talk about his passion for combating food insecurity through community organizing and perseverance.

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    39 mins