Culinary Confidential with Christina Cates
Culinary Confidential with Christina Cates
Each week, on CULINARY CONFIDENTIAL, Christina Cates - a seasoned foodie who has worked at some of the New York City's top restaurants, will share her passion for the culinary world. Whether you're a professional chef, a restaurant enthusiast, or a lover of good food, Christina dives into the heart of hospitality - exploring the trends, triumphs, and challenges facing the food service profession..…Follow the podcast:
Dee Robinson
This week on Culinary Confidential, it’s all about where craft meets courage! Dee Robinson, the visionary behind Good Trouble Bourbon, joins the show to explore what happens when a brand is built with purpose at its core. Robinson’s journey is a masterclass in intentional entrepreneurship. Good T…
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Thomas Farley (Mr. Manners)
Ever watch someone lick their knife at the dinner table and thought, “Humanity is doomed,” Culinary Confidential has just the episode for you! Christina Cates welcomes Thomas Farley, better known as “Mr. Manners” for a chat all about etiquette at the dinner table and beyond. Farley has spent years…
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Spotlight On Hospitality Entrepreneurs: Amy Russo
Christina Cates closes out the Spotlight On Hospitality Entrepreneurs series with a true force in New Jersey's brunch culture: Amy Russo, the visionary behind Toast City Diner. What began in Montclair in 2007 with a simple, joyful mantra - 'Peace, Love, & Pancakes' - has grown into one of New Jers…
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Spotlight On Hospitality Entrepreneurs: Steve Schussler
Week 3 of the Spotlight On Hospitality Entrepreneurs series brings along one of the most imaginative forces in modern dining: Steve Schussler, the visionary behind Rainforest Cafe and founder of Schussler Creative. Schussler's career reshaped what a restaurant could be. From globally recognized co…
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Spotlight On Hospitality Entrepreneurs: Thierry Veil
On this week's Culinary Confidential, Christina Cates continues the 'Spotlight On Hospitality Entrepreneurs' series in France by welcoming in Thierry Vale - the entrepreneur behind BAGELSTEIN (www.bagelstein.in), the Paris-born bagel concept that turned sharp branding, disciplined systems, and a fe…
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Spotlight On Hospitality Entrepreneurs: Max Tucci
On this week's Culinary Confidential, Christina Cates kicks off her 'Spotlight On Hospitality Entrepreneurs' series by welcoming in Max Tucci - third generation partner and Global Ambassador of Delmonico's, THE restaurant that helped define American fine dining. Since 1837, Delmonico's has shaped t…
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Dr. Ian K. Smith
This week on Culinary Confidential, Christina Cates welcomes back Dr. Ian K. Smith - physician, bestselling author, and a trusted voice in health and nutrition - for a clear and grounded look at one of the biggest shifts in American dietary policy in years. With the release of the 2025-2030 Dietar…
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Alicia Lang & Marisol Villalobos
As we continue to roll into 2026, Culinary Confidential helps rethink one of the most misunderstood parts of the modern day diet: carbohydrates. This week, Christina Cates dives into how better carbs - not fewer - can transform your pantry, your meals, and your energy. Joining tonight's show is Al…
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Nicholas Poletto & Dr. Ali Cadili
We're now well into January, and with that comes the growing movement many are partaking in called Dry January. For Culinary Confidential's second show of 2026, Christina Cates brings clarity, balance, a fresh look at how and why we drink, and why this movement towards more mindful drinking keeps …
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Rich Levy, Michelle Luchese, & Arlene Murray
Culinary Confidential opens 2026 with a celebration of love, craft, and the details that make "I do" unforgettable. Christina Cates dives into the artistry behind modern weddings, from the menu to the rings to the cake, with three wedding experts shaping how couples personalize their big day. Rich…
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