Family Meal

In this bonus episode of Family Meal, I deviate from the normal interview format and get down and dirty with my recent European Solo Travels. This episode is an overview of the trip and I discuss why I made the journey, some logistics of solo-traveling and why I decided to rent a car (cue some mishaps!!). Future episodes will be city specific and filled with juicy details, funny stories, and lots of foooood.

On this episode of Family Meal, I sat down and chatted with Dominick Lofaso, founder and owner of Mad City Boxing in LA. So how do boxing and food relate? Well I met Dom a few years back when he was managing A.O.C. Wine Bar in Los Angeles, and he interviewed (and hired!) me. Now the tables are turned, the mic's on him- he's left the restaurant world to pursue his passion of opening (an amazing!!) boxing gym and he talks growing up in a big Italian-Jewish family, how to open a business, and why details and catering to all 5 senses will serve you not only in a restaurant, but any operation.

In this episode of Family Meal, I sat down with actress/director/writer/badass woman Carlye Tamaren. We talk all about various serving jobs we've had in between gigs (she was at Sur right as VanderPump Rules was airing) but also the importance of hard work and why matzo ball soup cures all. Lots of inspiration whether you're a creative or not. Keep on keeping on- get out there and create.

On this episode of Family Meal, I sat down with Matt Wachsman of Matt's Veal Parm- a Chicago based veal & eggplant parm pop-up. We recorded this on Anthony Bourdain Day (June 25th) and honored him the best we could by talking all things food, the recipes that connect us, and exploring the world via our tastebuds.

On this episode of Family Meal, I sat down with actress Katherine Hughes. Know for her roles in Me, Earl and the Dying Girl, Kingdom and My Dead EX, we talked all things food (the girl loves her sauces and will go back to Japan anytime), family and navigating the good and bad of Hollywood.

On this episode of Family Meal, I sat down with Lawrence Longo aka @BigShot. We discussed his Toronto-Italian roots, how he started Off The Menu and the reality of how social media plays a part in the restaurant world. We throw out our favorite LA food spots, including his top burger picks!

On this episode of Family Meal, I sat down with swimsuit/activewear designer, Skatie Noyes. We discuss her big family upbringing (she's 1 of 8), what it takes to start and maintain a *growing* business and why sustainability and responsible manufacturing are important to her brand. And of course favorite foods and family memories! Follow @family_meal_podcast and @skatie_official for the latest news!

Jenn Harris, senior writer at the LA Times Food Section- and LA's unofficial fried chicken queen, sat down and chatted family recipes, growing up an adventurous eater, how she landed at the LA Times and of course fried chicken.

TV Host and Entertainment Reporter, Danielle Robay, sits down to dish about her family traditions, and why Sunday night dinners fed her more than just good food. They fueled her need to stay up-to-date on current events so she could voice her opinions at the table...which ultimately lead her to becoming the passionate and prepared reporter she is today.

Emmy Award Winning EIC of Life & Thyme, Antonio Diaz, sat down with me and chatted growing up, as he calls a "hyphenated-American", how Life & Thyme grew from a passion project, current food culture, and his show Migrant Kitchen.

In this inaugural episode of Family Meal, Natalie (@irishfrecklegirl) discusses her connection to the restaurant scene, shares her chocolate chip cookie recipe and why she wanted to create this podcast. Please excuse the LaCroix burp.