Lets Tako about it with Chef Dom: Recent Episodes
Dominic Valenzuela
Lets Tako about it The podcast that aims to break down the walls between the consumers and the passionate hard working people that aim to please them! Hosted by Chef Dominic Valenzuela, owner/ operator of Dia de Los Takos in Albuquerque , NM. Every week Chef Dom interviews chefs and passionate service industry workers in his hometown.
Chef Dom Talks about the transition from Dia De Los Takos to Tako Ten , Support of Community , 505 Food Fights, and Albuquerque, NM.
Chef Dominic talks with Chef Martin about the importance of music in the kitchen, Burqueno chefs, and the hard road from the bottom to the top!
Chef Dominic talks about how he started Dia De Los Takos, Where he's taking Dia de Los Takos, his journey from culinary grad to Entrepreneurship , and his own philosophies .
Chef Dominic and Chef Josh talk about the importance of resiliency as a Chef / Entrepreneur , the effects and uncertainty of Covid on restaurants, and about living a life of service.
Chef Dom talks with Chef Ernesto and Chef Marie about keeping community while in quarantine, this new norm for restaurants and society, and about conspiracies........
Dominic and Izzy converse about all aspects of chef life while Dominic prepares a one of a kind burger inspired by Izzy and his shared flavor profiles.
Had Some Volume issues on this one so please turn up your volume . But Chef Randy Tapia talks about his Passion for food , how he expresses himself through food, his new found drive after leaving the kitchen for 3 years, and how he's looking forward to partnering up with his old kitchen Colleague for the nest season of 505food fights.
Chef Dom, Chef Marie, and Chef Sara talk about finding good help, entrepreneurship, being on the food network, and dough balls vs balls balls!
Incredible finish to season 2. Angelo and I discuss Family, food, drink, and the future that is unknown! Not an episode to miss!!!!!
Sean talks about his humble beginnings , 505 Food Fights, his love to constantly create, and how he handles the stress of the kitchen life.
Chef Xavi Talks about his love for Spanish and Japanese cuisine, how he's helping to refocus how New Mexicans look at food, And he spins the Wheel of Destiny!!!
Anthony Talks about, The Meaning behind his Business Name, his unique flavor combinations and style of cuisine, and his kitchen nightmares!
Chef Mike Talks about his early rise restaurant and food service management , early woes of beginning his entrepreneurial dreams, and how he lives for the chaos!
Marc talks about growing up in the Bronx , NY, his mother being his influence for cooking, and where you can find the best New Mexican food!
Ernesto Talks about his early influences as a kid growing up that helped push him onto his culinary path, how he's putting a New twist on New Mexican cuisine, and his love of hip hop music.
Chef Alan talks about Culinary school vs Hard Knocks, dating as a chef, work hard play hard, and where we go from here.
Chef Tony Saccoccia of Indigo Crow in Corrales , NM talks about growing up in a cooking family, how to put love into food, and why Bread and water would be his last meal.
Raul talks about growing up in two different Las Vegas's , finding love as a chef, and why he can't cook without gloves!
Chef Marc Quinones Executive Chef of Hotel Andaluz in Albuquerque, NM talks about his up bringing in the Bronx , New York, about his what inspired him to be a chef, what it takes to be a high caliber chef, and where to find the best red Chile in New Mexico.