CTBites Hot Dish Podcast

CTBites Hot Dish

CTBites
We all love to get the inside scoop on local chefs and food. CTbites HOT DISH takes you behind the scenes with CT chefs, farmers, bartenders and food activists. Every other Monday, our host, Marysol Castro, broadcast journalist, NY Mets PA announcer and all around ball buster, will serve up a saucy look into the CT food scene. She will be joined by CTbites Editor, Stephanie Webster and a rotating cast of CTbites crew. This is gonna be fun people…
Sourdough Master Baker Rob VanKeuren of Flour Water Salt Talks Bread
Sourdough master Baker Rob VanKeuren of Flour Water Salt shares his fascinating journey from finance to financiers, and the incredible science of bread making.
Apr 24, 2020
36 min
It's A Woman's World: The Morning After Recap
On March 2, CTbites & Terrain hosted the first of its kind "It's A Woman's World" event where we celebrated the visionary and trailblazing women of Connecticut's culinary industry. Join CTbites Editor Stephanie Webster, CTbites Hot Dish host, Marysol Castro & Culinary Director for Terrain & Amis, Jes Bengston as we sit down with some solid hangover food and recap the evening. Join us...
Mar 14, 2020
20 min
Chef Plum: Finding Family Through Food
You've seen him on TV. You've heard his podcast. We explore the many sides of the charismatic and philanthropic Chef Plum. Does he have a real name? How did he land in the food biz? What exactly is "Random Acts of Cooking?" So many questions...We've got answers.
Oct 10, 2019
38 min
Chef Billy Grant, CT's Fine Dining Founding Father
We sit down with James Beard nominated, Chef Billy Grant, Chef/Owner of Restaurant Bricco and Bricco Trattoria. We talk about sports, cooking for family, running a successful restaurant, and the importance of giving back to your community.
Sep 4, 2019
31 min
Talkin' Balls With The Meatball Shop's CEO & Executive Chef
We sit down with The Meatball Shops CEO, Adam Rosenbaum, and Executive Chef, Daniel Sharp, weeks before the launch of their new Westport CT location, to talk about what makes a good meatball, sustainability, growth plans, and their new baby.
Jul 17, 2019
37 min
Top Chef's Chris Scott: From Brooklyn To Bridgeport, Redefining The Role of Chef
Top Chef Chris Scott talks about his long road to TV's Top Chef, the importance of family and community, and the "Birdman," the inspiration for his new authentic Southern restaurant, Birdman Juke Joint, in Bridgeport CT.
Jun 19, 2019
33 min
Lori Cochran & Chef Jessica Bengston: Giving a Shit About What We Eat & Our Community
Meet two powerhouses in the CT sustainability movement. Lori Cochran, Director of the Westport Farmers' Market & Chef Jessica Bengston, of Terrain, talk about cooking, community, farming, and "why we need to give a shit" about the world around us.
Jun 4, 2019
36 min
Greer Fredericks: How Peaches Almost Wasn't Thanks To The Rolling Stones
Greer "Peaches" Fredericks talks about Southern food, life lessons and touring with the ...um...Rolling Stones.
May 9, 2019
42 min
Chef Christian Petroni, Food Network Star: From Ponza to Pizza
The Next Food Network Star, Chef Christian Petroni, owner of Fortina Pizza, gabs about childhood, the importance of family, and cheesy garlic bread.
Apr 24, 2019
36 min
Chefs Bill Taibe & Dan Kardos: Staying Sane At The Top of Your Game
Two of CT's leading chefs, and long time colleagues, Bill Taibe & Dan Kardos, discuss what it takes to stay at the top of their game, maintain their sanity, life in the kitchen, social media and what they want their guests to know.
Mar 28, 2019
38 min
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