Table 5: Recent Episodes
Lindsay Luttrell
In this podcast I'm going to be sitting down with Chefs and Restaurateurs getting to know them through their storytelling and exploring more than just their life in the kitchen. I first fell in love with the restaurant world while managing The Odeon in New York. Since then I have cast and produced culinary competitions for TV. I have had an amazing opportunity to get to know some incredible chefs along the way and have always been intrigued to know more. After years of interviewing behind the scenes, join me for more in depth conversations. This is Table 5!
James is a husband, father, chef, cookbook author, culinary advisor at Samford University and so much more. We talk about his first restaurant job, how he met his wife that he now works with, his time in NY working with some of the greats, his work with IBM building its culinary AI, Chef Watson and his move back home to Pensacola, FL with his family.
Show Notes:
Original music by Colin Killalea & Curtis Fye
Edited by Susan Kemp
Podcast logo by Moochie Creative
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Tiffani is a chef, restaurateur and fierce culinary competitor. She's competed on shows like Top Chef, Tournament of Champions and Chopped. We dive deep into fun stories from her childhood and teen years. We talk about the experiences she had from growing up a military brat. We talk about her start in restaurants as a busser, the setbacks that made her stronger and what she still hopes for in her career. You’ll hear her say she has a reputation for being tough, but I’m excited to share with you this softer side of her, which is the version of her I know best.
Show Notes: Original music by Colin Killalea & Curtis Fye
Edited by Susan Kemp
Podcast logo by Moochie Creative
Follow Tiffani @tiffanifaison
Follow Lindsay @table5pod & @lululuttrell
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Shota is a chef, restaurateur, TV personality and so much more. In this episode, we talk about his decision to leave school early and get his first restaurant job. How his sheer grit and determination led him to Japan at just 18 to work in a Michelin Star kitchen. We discuss how he runs kitchens today based on his own experiences. We hear about how he found his dog, Dodger, his passion for mushroom foraging and so much more.
Show Notes: Original music by Colin Killalea & Curtis Fye
Edited by Susan Kemp
Podcast logo by Moochie Creative
Follow Shota @chefshota
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Stephanie Izard's Restaurants:
LA - Girl & The Goat & Cabra
Chicago - Girl & The Goat, Cabra, Duck Duck Goat & Little Goat Diner
Antonia Lofaso's Restaurants:
LA - Scopa, DAMA, Black Market Liquor Bar
Danielle Zecca's Restaurant:
LA - Amiga Amore
Claudette Zepeda's Restuarant:
San Diego - VAGA
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Justin is a husband, father, chef, TV personality, cookbook author and so much more. We talk about his teenage years; how he moved out at young age, how he got started in restaurants and how his time on Food Network star changed him. We discuss his life now; becoming a dad, what it feels like to turn 40, his ramen shop, natural wine shop and his love of fly fishing.
Show Notes: Original music by Colin Killalea & Curtis FyeEdited by Susan KempPodcast logo by Moochie CreativeFollow Justin @eatfellowhumansFollow Lindsay @table5pod & @lululuttrell
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Elizabeth is a chef, cookbook author, filmmaker and so much more! In this episode, we talk about growing up in an artist family in Los Angeles, moving to San Francisco where she fell in love with baking and cooking. We talk about her restaurant jobs that led her to opening her first bakery and how she eventually transitioned from restaurants to private cheffing, events and culinary competitions. And, we discuss her love of film and film making, including her Documentary “Sorry, we’re closed”. Show Notes: Original music by Colin Killalea & Curtis FyeEdited by Susan KempPodcast logo by Moochie CreativeFollow Elizabeth @cheffalknerFollow Lindsay @table5pod & @lululuttrellShout out @thegeorgian--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/table5/support
Jonathon is a husband, father, a chef and cookbook author. He’s worked for some of the greats, he’s owned and operated nationally acclaimed restaurants, won a laundry list of awards and competed in several culinary competitions. In this episode, we talk about how he went from engineering to cheffing, his sobriety, his beautiful family and how he learned to love his life.
Show Notes:
Original music by Colin Killalea & Curtis Fye
Edited by Susan Kemp
Podcast logo by Moochie Creative
Follow Jonathon @chefsawyer
Follow Lindsay @table5pod & @lululuttrell
Bone Broth by Doreen @zeegz_
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In this mini episode, Table 5 host, Lindsay Luttrell, does a 5 question Q&A from messages listeners have sent.
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Valerie is a chocolatier, entrepreneur, wife, mom… and as you’ll hear her say when asked how she describes herself.... "a person who works in food". In this episode we talk about how baking gave her a sense of peace and purpose as a kid. Her love of performing, but how she ultimately left acting to pursue food. We hear how she turned her baking hobby into a luxury toffee brand and wait for it… taught herself how to BBQ.
Show Notes:
Original music by Colin Killalea & Curtis Fye
Edited by J Mack Media
Podcast logo by Moochie Creative
Follow Valerie @valerieconfctns
Follow Lindsay @table5pod & @lululuttrell
Carlos is a chef, TV personality, dog dad and almost a husband! You may know him from his several competition appearances on Food Network or for his online shenanigans with his mentor Brian Malarkey. In this episode, we talk about his Sonoran roots, how he went from wanting to be a lawyer to his first kitchen job, his career with mentor Brian Malarkey and how he stays positive.
Show Notes:
Original music by Colin Killalea & Curtis Fye
Edited by Susan Kemp
Podcast logo by Moochie Creative
Follow Carlos @chefcarlosanthony
Follow Lindsay @table5pod & @lululuttrell
Maneet Chauhan is a wife, mother, chef, restaurateur and so much more. You may know her from judging Chopped or competing on Tournament of Champions. We talk about her childhood in India, her curiosity surrounding food at a young age, her "say yes" mentality and how she ultimately ended up in Nashville.
Show Notes:
Original music by Colin Killalea & Curtis Fye
Edited by Susan Kemp
Podcast logo by Moochie Creative
Follow Maneet @maneetchauhan
Follow Lindsay @table5pod & @lululuttrell
Nyesha is a chef, entrepreneur, TV personality and mentor. In this episode we talk about how food became a part of her, the advice she'd give her younger self, her “ I can do anything” mindset and how she took a step back to reevaluate and stop pouring from an empty cup.
Show Notes:
Original music by Colin Killalea & Curtis Fye
Edited by J Mack Media
Podcast logo by Moochie Creative
Follow Nyesha @nyeshajoyce
Follow Lindsay@table5pod & @lululuttrell
Bricia is a mom, cookbook author, restaurant owner and entrepreneur. We talk about moving from Mexico to California, growing up in the restaurant business, the history of the restaurant she co-owns with her siblings and her mission to preserve her Oaxacan culture.
Eric is a father, chef, TV personality, cookbook and children's book author. In this episode we talk about going from the line in restaurant kitchens to Top Chef to hosting on Food Network. We dive into impostor syndrome, his West African roots, Dad life and our love of NY.
Show Notes:
Original music by Colin Killalea & Curtis Fye
Edited by J Mack Media
Podcast logo by Moochie Creative
Follow Eric @chefericadjepong
Follow Lindsay @table5pod & @lululuttrell
Joe is a chef, TV personality, competitor and pasta maestro. In this episode we talk about going from college to kitchens, being inspired by his mom’s cooking, how he created a community through social media, and of course that recognizable handlebar stache!
Show Notes:
Original music by Colin Killalea & Curtis Fye
Edited by J Mack Media
Podcast logo by Moochie Creative
Follow Joe @chef.joe.sasto & @eattantos
Follow Lindsay @table5pod & @lululuttrell
Stephanie is a mother, restaurateur and award winning chef. She has 5 restaurants and a globally inspired line of sauces, spices and crunches. In this episode we discuss being a mom, balancing all of her restaurants, how she decided to go to culinary school, her crafty side and what's next!
Show Notes:
Original music by Colin Killalea & Curtis Fye
Edited by J Mack Media
Podcast logo by Moochie Creative
Follow Stephanie @stepahnieizard & @thislittlegoat
Follow Lindsay @table5pod & @lululuttrell
Darnell is a husband, father, restaurateur, TV personality and the SuperChef! He’s appeared on countless shows competing and judging, but his journey to get there was not always easy. In this episode, Lindsay Luttrell and Darnell Ferguson talk about how he spent his younger years in and out of jail, finding his faith, how he turned a pop up into multiple restaurants, how he got his foot in the door with Food Network and the evolution of SuperChef.
Highlighting @vinonrose! A natural wine shop, gourmet goods and vintage finds. So much more than a wine shop, it's your neighborhood one-stop-shop for all things entertaining. From wine, beer, cider, cheese, charcuterie, condiments, crackers, candles, flowers and beyond! The staff is as knowledgeable and friendly as they come. Check it out!
Show Notes:
Music by Colin Killalea & Curtis Fye
Edited by Jay Mack Media
Logo Design by Moochie Creative
Follow Darnell @superchef_23
Follow Lindsay @table5pod & @lululuttrell
Follow Vin on Rose @vinonrose
Mei is a chef, restaurateur and unbelievable competitor. She's a Top Chef winner and most recently took home the win on season 4 of Tournament of Champions. You can find her competing or judging on Food Network and at her very popular restaurant, Daybird in LA. In this episode we discuss her journey to becoming a chef, her love of Japan, how she landed her spot on Top Chef and so much more.
Show Notes:
Music by Colin Killalea & Curtis Fye
Edited by Jay Mack Media
Logo by Moochie Creative
Follow Mei @meilin21
Follow Lindsay @table5pod & @lululuttrell
Follow The Odeon @theodeonnyc
Catherine is a wife, mother, entrepreneur, cookbook author and a fellow Southerner. She started her career as a model and has since founded two companies and written four cookbooks. In this episode we talk about going from modeling to kitchens, how becoming a mother inspired her companies and how she balances it all.
Show Notes:
Original music by Colin Killalea & Curtis Fye
Edited by J Mack Media
Podcast logo by Moochie Creative
Follow Catherine @weelicious & @onepotatobox
Follow Lindsay @table5pod & @lululuttrell
Kelsey is a chef, owns a restaurant and catering company, a wife, mother, and a "Gulf Southerner". She's a Top Chef winner and Fan Favorite from her season. She continues to make appearances competing and judging. We talk about her early life trying to figure out what she was good at and ultimately choosing culinary school over college. We discuss her love of plants, teaching her children to be kind humans and we break down all things "Southern".
Show Notes:
Music by Colin Killalea & Curtis Fye
Logo by Moochie Creative
Crista is a chef, restaurateur and hotelier originally from Wisconsin and now living in Northern CA. She has been credited with transforming her little Northern California town of Guerneville into a buzzing vacation getaway. You can find Crista across Food Network with appearances on Guy's Grocery Games, Beat Bobby Flay and Tournament of Champions. In this episode, we talk about her younger years growing up in the restaurant business to her making the leap out of the corporate world to follow her dreams in hospitality. We discuss her love of creating an experience for her guests, both in her restaurants and hotels, her love of real estate, travel, and so much more.
Show Notes:
Music by Colin Killalea & Curtis Fye
Logo by Moochie Creative
Phil Rosenthal is the creator of the iconic sitcom “Everybody Loves Raymond”, but you may recognize him as the Creator/Executive Producer/Writer and Host of one of the most popular food & travel shows on Netflix, “Somebody Feed Phil”. Phil is a food enthusiast, and has always been a supporter of restaurants and food culture. In this episode we discuss his early days as a struggling actor, finding his way into a successful writing career and his love of food and travel and sharing that with others.
Marti is a mother, a cook, a writer, and cookbook author. She is from Alabama and now living in San Sebastián, Spain. In this episode, we talk about our Southern roots, her journey to Spain, overcoming imposter syndrome, her love of vermouth and her culinary journey.
Adeev and Ezra Potash are identical twins, jazz musicians, TV personalities and food enthusiasts. They have performed with John Legend, Diplo, Snoop Dogg and Jon Batiste. Since moving into the culinary space, they have hosted shows like Southern Road Trip with The Potash Twins, Bravo's Beats and Bites, and their latest, Takeout Twins. In this episode, we talk about their music career, their food journey as the proteges of celebrity chef Andrew Zimmern, our shared love of waffle house and so much more!
Simon Majumdar is a food critic, food historian, author, cook and TV personality. After leaving his career in publishing, Simon has been traveling the world and sharing his experiences through his writing and podcast. You can find Simon across various Food Network TV shows acting as judge and a commentator. In this episode, we discuss his early years growing up in England with his Welsh mother, Indian father and three siblings, his interesting career path and his turning point moment that led him where he his today.
Show Notes:
Music by Colin Killalea & Curtis Fye
Logo by Moochie Creative
Edited by Susan Kemp
Brooke Williamson is a chef, restaurateur, TV personality, wife and mother. She started her culinary career at just 17 years old, but knew she wanted to be a chef her entire life. She's had an impressive career starting at a young age and has continued to thrive in the culinary scene as a restaurateur with her business partner and husband, Nick. She catapulted her TV career after coming in as runner-up on season 10 of Top Chef and later went on to win season 14. In this episode, we talk about her growing up in LA, being a "club Kid", the many "Youngest" titles she's held and how she's learned to slow down and focus on doing the things in front of her well.
Michael Voltaggio is a chef, cookbook author, restaurateur, and a dad of two daughters. His impressive culinary resume includes working for Master Chef Peter Timmins, Chef Charlie Palmer and Chef José Andrés. He rose to fame after his season 6 Top Chef win and has been a mainstay in culinary competitions since, both judging and competing. In this episode, Michael tells funny stories of his early days as a cocky chef and gets real about being a dad. He and I discuss how he discovered this career at a young age, the highs and lows of getting to where he is today and how he is navigating and enjoying life now!
Aarti Sequeira is a former news producer, a cookbook author, and food TV personality. She's known for her season 6 win on Food Network Star and has since been a mainstay on the network through judging and competing. In this episode Aarti and I discuss her Indian roots and growing up in Dubai, her first career in journalism, motherhood, her battle with postpartum depression, and how she continues to navigate her career. Aarti is honest, real, transparent and the loveliest of souls!
Chef Antonia Lofaso is an American chef and restaurateur known for her TV appearances on Top Chef, Cutthroat Kitchen, Guy's Grocery Games and Tournament of Champions. She owns the restaurants Black Market Liquor Bar, Scopa Italian Roots and DAMA in Los Angeles, CA. In this episode we discuss how she became a chef, navigating the restaurant industry, being a mom, love and loss and so much more!
Hi, I'm Lindsay Luttrell. In this podcast I'm going to be sitting down with chefs and restaurateurs getting to know them through their storytelling and exploring more than just their life in the kitchen. I first fell in love with the restaurant world while managing the odeon in New York. When the night would slow down, I would sit and have dinner at table 5, a cozy round banquette in the corner of the restaurant where I could see the front door, the bar and the entire dining room. Since then I have cast and produced culinary competitions for TV. I have had an amazing opportunity to get to know some incredible chefs along the way and have always been intrigued to know more. After years of interviewing behind the scenes, join me for more in depth conversations. This is Table 5!