Podcasts by Spoon Mob

#148 - Bar Manager Peter Van De Reep of Bar Gobo from 2023-12-14T01:00

On this episode of the Spoon Mob Podcast, Ray chats with bar manager + sommelier Peter Van De Reep of Bar Gobo in Vancouver, British Columbia. For more on sommelier Peter Van De Reep, visit spoo...

#147 - Sommelier Kelly Ford Lau of KellySomm from 2023-12-07T01:00

On this episode of the Spoon Mob Podcast, Ray chats with sommelier/owner Kelly Ford Lau of KellySomm in Las Vegas, Nevada. For more on sommelier Kelly Ford Lau, visit spoonmob.com/kellyfordlau a...

#146 - Sommelier Keegan Corcoran of Ignition Wines from 2023-11-30T01:00

On this episode of the Spoon Mob Podcast, Ray chats with sommelier/owner Keegan Corcoran of Ignition Wines in Cincinnati, Ohio. For more on sommelier Keegan Corcoran, visit spoonmob.com/keeganco...

#145 - Sommelier Lindsay Smith of Flight Cleveland from 2023-11-22T01:00

On this episode of the Spoon Mob Podcast, Ray chats with sommelier/owner Lindsay Smith of Flight Cleveland in Cleveland, Ohio. For more on sommelier Lindsay Smith, visit spoonmob.com/lindsaysmit...

#144 - Beverage Director Dean Fuerth of Sushi Nakazawa from 2023-11-16T12:00

On this episode of the Spoon Mob Podcast, Ray chats with beverage director Dean Fuerth of Sushi Nakazawa in New York, New York. For more on sommelier Dean Fuerth, visit spoonmob.com/deanfuerth a...

#143 - Chef Richard Neal of Bastion from 2023-11-09T01:00

On this episode of the Spoon Mob Podcast, Ray chats with chef Richard Neal of Bastion in Nashville, Tennessee. For more on chef Richard Neal, visit spoonmob.com/richardneal and follow him on Ins...

#142 - Sommelier Sam Rethmeier of Wednesday Night Wine Club from 2023-11-02T07:00

On this episode of the Spoon Mob Podcast, Ray chats with sommelier/owner Sam Rethmeier of Wednesday Night Wine Club in Los Angeles, California. For more on sommelier Sam Rethmeier, visit spoonmo...

#141 - Stephanie Webster of The Rhined from 2023-10-26T01:00

On this episode of the Spoon Mob Podcast, Ray chats with owner Stephanie Webster of The Rhined, Oakley Wines, and the Bloom Room in Cincinnati, Ohio. For more on Stephanie Webster, visit spoonmo...

#140 - Eddie Boyd of Voyager Beverage from 2023-10-19T01:00

On this episode of the Spoon Mob Podcast, Ray chats with Eddie Boyd, Voyager Beverage's wine rep for Dayton + Columbus, Ohio. For more on Eddie Boyd, visit spoonmob.com/eddieboyd and follow him ...

#139 - Chef Kody Aswegan from 2023-10-12T01:00

On this episode of the Spoon Mob Podcast, Ray chats with chef Kody Aswegan, the former sous chef of Pleasantry in Cincinnati, Ohio. For more on chef Kody Aswegan, visit spoonmob.com/kodyaswegan ...

#138 - Chef Evan Hennessey of Stages At One Washington from 2023-10-05T01:00

On this episode of the Spoon Mob Podcast, Ray chats with chef/owner Evan Hennessey of Stages At One Washington in Dover, New Hampshire. For more on chef Evan Hennessey, visit spoonmob.com/evanhe...

#137 - Chef Kevin Cottrell of Yokai from 2023-10-03T01:00

On this episode of the Spoon Mob Podcast, chef Kevin Cottrell returns to the podcast to chat about opening Yokai in Greensboro, North Carolina. For more on chef Kevin Cottrell, visit spoonmob.co...

#136 - Chef Tim McLane of Mita’s from 2023-09-28T06:45

On this episode of the Spoon Mob Podcast, Ray chats with executive chef Tim McLane of Mita's in Cincinnati, Ohio. For more on chef Tim McLane, visit spoonmob.com/timmclane and follow him on Inst...

#135 - Chef Sam Hart of Counter from 2023-09-21T01:00

On this episode of the Spoon Mob Podcast, Ray chats with chef/owner Sam Hart of Counter, Biblio and the forthcoming Maneki in Charlotte, North Carolina. For more on chef Sam Hart, visit spoonmob...

#134 - Wine Director Jared Krauss of Agni from 2023-09-14T01:00

On this episode of the Spoon Mob Podcast, Ray chats with wine director Jared Krauss of Agni in Columbus, Ohio. For more on sommelier Jared Krauss, visit spoonmob.com/jaredkrauss and follow him o...

#133 - Chef Jonathon Mezera of Gem City Butchery from 2023-09-07T01:00

On this episode of the Spoon Mob Podcast, Ray chats with chef Jonathon Mezera of Gem City Butchery in Dayton, Ohio. For more on chef Jonathon Mezera, visit spoonmob.com/jonathonmezera and follow...

#132 - Culinary Director Kevin Des Chenes of Newport Mansions Wine&Food Festival from 2023-09-05T01:00

On this episode of the Spoon Mob Podcast, chef Kevin Des Chenes returns to the podcast to chat about the upcoming Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival in Newport, Rhode Island. For more on ...

#131 - Wine Director Jayton Paul of Published On Main from 2023-08-31T01:00

On this episode of the Spoon Mob Podcast, Ray chats with wine director Jayton Paul of Published On Main in Vancouver, British Columbia. For more on sommelier Jayton Paul, visit spoonmob.com/jayt...

#130 - Chef Andrew Smith of Isla from 2023-08-29T01:00

On this episode of the Spoon Mob Podcast, chef Andrew Smith returns to the podcast to chat about his forthcoming restaurant Isla in Columbus, Ohio. For more on chef Andrew Smith, visit spoonmob....

#129 - Sommelier Brittany Marsh of Hart&Cru from 2023-08-24T01:00

On this episode of the Spoon Mob Podcast, Ray chats with sommelier Brittany Marsh of Hart & Cru in Cincinnati, Ohio. For more on sommelier Brittany Marsh, visit spoonmob.com/brittanymarsh an...

#128 - David Nilsen of Bean To Barstool from 2023-08-17T01:00

On this episode of the Spoon Mob Podcast, Ray chats with  David Nilsen, the host of the Bean to Barstool Podcast + founder of Final Gravity Magazine in Dayton, Ohio. For more on advanced ciceron...

#127 - Sommelier Jessica Waugh of JWaugh Education from 2023-08-03T01:00

On this episode of the Spoon Mob Podcast, Ray chats with sommelier Jessica Waugh, the founder of JWaugh Education + JWaugh Wellness in Las Vegas, Nevada. For more on sommelier Jessica Waugh, vis...

#126 - Chef Jordan Anthony-Brown of The Aperture from 2023-07-27T01:00

On this episode of the Spoon Mob Podcast, chef Jordan Anthony-Brown returns to the podcast to chat about the progress on opening his first restaurant The Aperture in Cincinnati, Ohio. For more o...

#125 - General Manager Andrea Moore of Comune from 2023-07-20T01:00

On this episode of the Spoon Mob Podcast, Ray chats with general manager/wine director Andrea Moore of Comune in Columbus, Ohio. For more on sommelier Andrea Moore, visit spoonmob.com/Andrea Moo...

#124 - Chef Mathew Meeker from 2023-07-13T01:00

On this episode of the Spoon Mob Podcast, Ray chats with chef Mathew Meeker, the former chef/owner of the pop up restaurant Hester in Nashville, Tennessee. For more on chef Mathew Meeker, visit ...

#123 - Wine Director Chris McFall of SingleThread Farms from 2023-07-06T01:00

On this episode of the Spoon Mob Podcast, Ray chats with wine director Chris McFall of SingleThread Farms in Healdsburg, California. For more on sommelier Chris Mcall, visit spoonmob.com/chrismc...

#122 - Chef Brian Hirata of Na’au from 2023-06-29T01:00

On this episode of the Spoon Mob Podcast, Ray chats with chef/owner Brian Hirata of Na'au in Hilo, Hawaii. For more on chef Brian Hirata, visit spoonmob.com/brianhirata and follow him on Instagr...

#121 - Sommelier Greg Stokes of The Bottle Shop from 2023-06-22T01:00

On this episode of the Spoon Mob Podcast, sommelier Greg Stokes returns to the podcast to chat about becoming the new owner of The Bottle Shop in Columbus, Ohio. For more on sommelier Greg Stoke...

#120 - Wine Director Vincent Morrow of Press from 2023-06-15T07:00

On this episode of the Spoon Mob Podcast, Ray chats with master sommelier + wine director Vincent "Vinny" Morrow of Press in St. Helena, California. For more on master sommelier Vincent Morrow, ...

#119 - Beverage Director Chris Dillman of Littleton’s Market from 2023-06-08T01:00

On this episode of the Spoon Mob Podcast, sommelier Chris Dillman returns to the podcast to chat about taking on the beverage director role at the forthcoming Littleton's Market in the Upper Arl...

#118 - Chef Jeff Miller of Rosella from 2023-06-01T01:00

On this episode of the Spoon Mob Podcast, Ray chats with chef/owner Jeff Miller of Rosella in New York, New York. For more on chef Jeff Miller, visit spoonmob.com/jeffmiller and follow him on In...

#117 - Cole Garside of Park Service Coffee from 2023-05-25T01:00

On this episode of the Spoon Mob Podcast, co-owner of Park Service Coffee Cole Garside returns to the podcast to chat about moving into a brick + mortar space in the Short North neighborhood of ...

#116 - Isabella Bonello of Three Bites Bakery from 2023-05-19T01:00

On this episode of the Spoon Mob Podcast, Ray chats with head baker/owner Isabella Bonello of Three Bites Bakery in Columbus, Ohio. For more on Isabella Bonello, visit spoonmob.com/isabellabonel...

#115 - Sommelier Lauren Noel of Speck Italian Eatery from 2023-05-04T01:00

On this episode of the Spoon Mob Podcast, sommelier Lauren Noel returns to the podcast to chat about joining the team at Speck Italian Eatery + The Bottle Shop in Columbus, Ohio. For more on som...

#114 - Chef Kevin Cottrell of Machete from 2023-04-27T01:00

On this episode of the Spoon Mob Podcast, Ray chats with chef/owner Kevin Cottrell of Machete and the forthcoming Yokai in Greensboro, North Carolina. For more on chef Kevin Cottrell, visit spoo...

#113 - Chef Jeffery Harris of Nolia from 2023-04-20T01:00

On this episode of the Spoon Mob Podcast, Ray chats with chef/owner Jeffery Harris of Nolia in Cincinnati, Ohio. For more on chef Jeffery Harris, visit spoonmob.com/jefferyharris and follow him ...

#112 - Chef Aric DeAngelis of Ray Ray’s Supper Club from 2023-04-18T01:00

On this episode of the Spoon Mob Podcast, chef Aric DeAngelis returns to the podcast to chat about joining the team at Ray Ray's Supper Club + Ray Ray's Hog Pit in Granville, Ohio. For more on c...

#111 - Chef Ian Walker of 1808 American Bistro from 2023-04-13T01:00

On this episode of the Spoon Mob Podcast, Ray chats with executive chef Ian Walker of 1808 American Bistro in Delaware, Ohio. For more on chef Ian Walker, visit spoonmob.com/ianwalker and follow...

#110 - Chef Bryce Gilmore of Barley Swine from 2023-04-06T01:00

On this episode of the Spoon Mob Podcast, Ray chats with chef/owner Bryce Gilmore of Barley Swine, Odd Duck, Sour Duck Market + River  Field Farm in Austin, Texas. For more on chef Br...

#109 - Sommelier Lauren Gay of Joui from 2023-04-04T01:00

On this episode of the Spoon Mob Podcast, wine director/general manager/sommelier Lauren Gay returns to the podcast to chat about her upcoming wine shop Joui in Dayton, Ohio. For more on sommeli...

#108 - Chef Vinnie Cimino of Cordelia from 2023-03-30T01:00

On this episode of the Spoon Mob Podcast, Ray chats with chef/owner Vinnie Cordelia of Cordelia in Cleveland, Ohio. For more on chef Vinnie Cimino, visit spoonmob.com/vinniecimino and follow him...

#107 - Chef Jon Hauman of Emmett’s Cafe from 2023-03-23T01:00

On this episode of the Spoon Mob Podcast, Ray chats with chef Jon Hauman of Emmett's Cafe in Columbus, Ohio. For more on chef Jon Hauman, visit spoonmob.com/jonhauman and follow him on Instagram...

#106 - Chef Silas Caeton of Sabo Sauce from 2023-03-21T01:00

On this episode of the Spoon Mob Podcast, chef Silas Caeton returns to the podcast to chat about his hot sauce and taco pop up, Sabo Sauce at The Lox Bagel Shop in Columbus, Ohio. For more on ch...

#105 - Chef Kevin Des Chenes from 2023-03-16T01:00

On this episode of the Spoon Mob Podcast, Ray chats with chef Kevin Des Chenes, a private chef based out of Newport, Rhode Island. For more on chef Kevin Des Chenes, visit spoonmob.com/kevindesc...

#104 - Chef Edgar Victoria of Alebrije from 2023-03-09T01:00

On this episode of the Spoon Mob Podcast, Ray chats with chef/owner Edgar Victoria of Alebrije in Nashville, Tennessee. For more on chef Edgar Victoria, visit spoonmob.com/edgarvictoria and foll...

#103 - Ryan Morgan of Sixteen Bricks from 2023-03-02T01:00

On this episode of the Spoon Mob Podcast, Ray chats with Ryan Morgan, the head baker/owner of Sixteen Bricks and El Camino Backing Co. in Cincinnati, Ohio. For more on Ryan Morgan, visit spoonmo...

#102 - Wine Director Justin Moore of Rose’s Restaurant Group from 2023-02-16T01:00

On this episode of the Spoon Mob Podcast, Ray chats with master sommelier + wine director Justin Moore of Rose's Restaurant Group in Washington, D.C. For more on master sommelier Justin Moore, v...

#101 - Chef Marc Zimmerman of Gozu from 2023-02-09T07:32:16

On this episode of the Spoon Mob Podcast, Ray chats with chef/owner Marc Zimmerman of Gozu + the forthcoming Yokai in San Francisco, California. For more on chef Marc Zimmerman, visit spoonmob.c...

#100 - Chef Kate Koo of Zilla Sake from 2023-02-02T01:00

On this episode of the Spoon Mob Podcast, Ray chats with chef/owner Kate Koo of Zilla Sake in Portland, Oregon. For more on chef Kate Koo, visit spoonmob.com/katekoo and follow her on Instagram ...

#99 - Chef Dave Pynt of Burnt Ends from 2023-01-19T01:00

On this episode of the Spoon Mob Podcast, Ray chats with chef/owner Dave Pynt of Burnt Ends Hospitality Group in Singapore, Singapore. For more on chef Dave Pynt, visit spoonmob.com/davepynt and...

#98 - Chef David Willocks of The Baker’s Table from 2023-01-12T01:00

On this episode of the Spoon Mob Podcast, Ray chats with chef David Willocks, the executive chef/owner of The Baker's Table + The Baker's Table Bakery in Newport, Kentucky. For more on chef Davi...

#97 - Chef Brendon Miller of Koji Burger from 2023-01-05T01:00

On this episode of the Spoon Mob Podcast, Ray chats with chef Brendon Miller, the co-owner + co-executive chef of Jollity + Koji Burger in Dayton, Ohio. For more on chef Brendon Miller, visit sp...

#96 - Chef Colby Rasavong of Bad Idea from 2022-12-29T01:00

On this episode of the Spoon Mob Podcast, Ray chats with chef/owner Colby Rasavong of Saam and executive chef of the forthcoming restaurant Bad Idea in Nashville, Tennessee. For more on chef Col...

#95 - Chef Rico Torres of Mixtli from 2022-12-22T01:00

On this episode of the Spoon Mob Podcast, Ray chats with chef Rico Torres, the co-owner/co-executive chef of Mixtli in San Antonio, Texas. For more on chef Rico Torres, visit spoonmob.com/ricoto...

#94 - Chef Alyx Hardin of Otoko from 2022-12-20T01:00

On this episode of the Spoon Mob Podcast, Ray chats with chef Alyx Hardin, a sushi chef at Otoko + the chef/owner of Hone Anna Sushi in Austin, Texas. For more on chef Alyx Hardin, visit spoonmo...

#93 - Chef David Jackman of Wildweed from 2022-12-15T01:00

On this episode of the Spoon Mob Podcast, Ray chats with chef David Jackman of Wildweed in Cincinnati, Ohio. For more on chef David Jackman, visit spoonmob.com/davidjackman and follow him on Ins...

#92 - Senior VP of Culinary + Beverage Eric Gabrynowicz of Tupelo Honey from 2022-12-08T01:00

On this episode of the Spoon Mob Podcast, Ray chats with Eric Gabrynowicz, the senior vp of culinary and beverage + the corporate executive chef for Tupelo Honey in Asheville, North Carolina. Fo...

#91 - Senior Director of Food + Beverage Vanessa Miller of 21c Museum Hotels from 2022-12-06T01:00

On this episode of the Spoon Mob Podcast, Ray chats with Vanessa Miller, the senior director of food and beverage for 21c Museum Hotels + the executive chef of Metropole in Cincinnati, Ohio. For...

#90 - Chef Carrie Young of Carrie Young Cooks from 2022-12-01T01:00

On this episode of the Spoon Mob Podcast, Ray chats with chef Carrie Young, the owner/private chef of Carrie Young Cooks in Columbus, Ohio. For more on chef Carrie Young, visit spoonmob.com/carr...

#89 - Chef Tyler Minnis of Wario’s Beef And Pork from 2022-11-29T01:00

On this episode of the Spoon Mob Podcast, Ray chats with chef Tyler Minnis of Wario's Beef And Pork in Columbus, Ohio. For more on chef Tyler Minnis, visit spoonmob.com/tylerminnis and follow hi...

#88 - Chef Avishar Barua of Joya’s from 2022-11-25T01:00

On this episode of the Spoon Mob Podcast, Ray chats with chef Avishar Barua, the chef/owner of Joya's + the forthcoming Agni in Columbus, Ohio. For more on chef Avishar Barua, visit spoonmob.com...

#87 - Kate Nycz of North South Baking Co. from 2022-11-17T11:27

On this episode of the Spoon Mob Podcast, Ray chats with Kate Nycz, the head baker/owner of North South Baking Co. in Covington, Kentucky. For more on Kate Nycz, visit spoonmob.com/katenycz and ...

#86 - Bincho Boys from 2022-11-15T01:00

On this episode of the Spoon Mob Podcast, Ray chats with the Bincho Boys who are made up of Columbus chef's Raymond Kim, Jay Kleven, and Matt Heaggans. For more on chef Raymond Kim, visit spoonm...

#85 - Beverage Director Ian Lokey of Sushi Note from 2022-11-10T01:00

On this episode of the Spoon Mob Podcast, Ray chats with Sushi Note Beverage Director + founder of Lokey Wine, Ian Lokey. For more on sommelier Ian Lokey, visit spoonmob.com/ianlokey and follow ...

#84 - Janice Carte of Tiny Spoon Chef from 2022-11-03T01:00

On this episode of the Spoon Mob Podcast, Ray chats with founder/CEO of Tiny Spoon Chef Janice Carte. For more on Janice Carte, visit spoonmob.com/janicecarte and follow her on Instagram @janice...

#83 - Chef Jacob Inscore from 2022-11-01T01:00

On this episode of the Spoon Mob Podcast, chef Jacob Inscore returns to the podcast to chat about his move to New York City. For more on chef Jacob Inscore, visit spoonmob.com/jacobinscore and f...

#82 - John Reese of Black Radish Creamery from 2022-10-27T01:00

On this episode of the Spoon Mob Podcast, Ray chats with John Reese, the co-founder/co-owner of Black Radish Creamery in Columbus, Ohio. For more on John Reese, visit spoonmob.com/johnreese and ...

#81 - Chef Chase Voelz of Bludorn from 2022-10-20T01:00

On this episode of the Spoon Mob Podcast, Ray chats with chef Chase Voelz, the chef de cuisine at Bludorn in Houston, Texas. For more on chef Chase Voelz, visit spoonmob.com/chasevoelz and follo...

#80 - The Bear with chef Matt Larkin from 2022-10-13T01:00

On this episode of the Spoon Mob Podcast, chef Matt Larkin returns to recap the first season of "The Bear" which is now streaming on FX & Hulu. For more on chef Matt Larkin, visit spoonmob.com/m...

#79 - Ashley Lim of Mansa Tea from 2022-10-06T01:00

On this episode of the Spoon Mob Podcast, Ray chats with founder/owner/tea sommelier Ashley Lim of Mansa Tea in New York, New York. For more on Ashley Lim, visit spoonmob.com/ashleylim and follo...

#78 - Sommelier Chris O’Hearn of Parcel Wine from 2022-09-29T01:00

On this episode of the Spoon Mob Podcast, Ray chats with founder/owner/sommelier Chris O'Hearn of Parcel Wine in Cincinnati, Ohio. For more on sommelier Chris O'Hearn, visit spoonmob.com/chrisoh...

#77 - Chef Derek Wilcox of Imari / Kiitsu from 2022-09-22T01:00

On this episode of the Spoon Mob Podcast, Ray chats with chef Derek Wilcox of Imari / Kiitsu in Los Angeles, California. For more on chef Derek Wilcox, visit spoonmob.com/derekwilcox and follow ...

#76 - Chef Justin Singer of Chapman’s Eat Market from 2022-09-08T01:00

On this episode of the Spoon Mob Podcast, Ray chats with chef Justin Singer of Chapman's Eat Market in Columbus, Ohio. For more on chef Justin Singer, visit spoonmob.com/justinsinger and follow ...

#75 - Corporate Beverage Director Brandon Ford of Hyde Park Restaurant Group from 2022-08-25T11:31

On this episode of the Spoon Mob Podcast, Ray chats with sommelier Brandon Ford, the Corporate Beverage Director for the Hyde Park Restaurant Group in Cleveland, Ohio. For more on sommelier Bran...

#74 - Chef Sebastian La Rocca of FYR from 2022-08-11T07:20

On this episode of the Spoon Mob Podcast, Ray chats with chef Sebastian La Rocca, the executive chef at the new Hilton Hotel in downtown Columbus, Ohio! For more on chef Sebastian La Rocca visit...

#73 - Sommelier Daniel Souder of Iris Read from 2022-08-09T01:00

On this episode of the Spoon Mob Podcast, sommelier Daniel Souder returns to the podcast to chat about his recently opened wine shop Iris Read in Cincinnati's Walnut Hills neighborhood. For more...

#72 - Chef Miles Cherry&Chef Aric DeAngelis of 1922 On The Square from 2022-08-04T07:19

On this episode of the Spoon Mob Podcast, Ray chats with Newark Ohio's 1922 On The Square executive sous chef/kitchen manager Miles Cherry + sous chef Aric DeAngelis. For more on chef Miles Cher...

#71 - Chef Michael Noll of Bardo from 2022-07-28T01:00

On this episode of the Spoon Mob Podcast, Ray chats with chef/owner Michael Noll of Bardo in Charlotte, North Carolina. For more on chef Michael Noll, visit spoonmob.com/michaelnoll and follow h...

#70 - Chef BJ Lieberman of Ginger Rabbit Jazz Lounge from 2022-07-26T01:00

On this episode of the Spoon Mob Podcast, chef BJ Lieberman returns to the podcast to chat about his recently opened Ginger Rabbit Jazz Lounge. For more on chef BJ Lieberman, visit spoonmob.com/...

#69 - Chef Jamie Simpson of The Culinary Vegetable Institute from 2022-07-21T01:00

On this episode of the Spoon Mob Podcast, Ray chats with executive chef Jamie Simpson of The Culinary Vegetable Institute  in Milan, Ohio. For more on chef Jamie Simpson, visit spoonmob.com/jami...

#68 - Chef Matt Larkin of Tiny Spoon Chef from 2022-07-18T10:19

On this episode of the Spoon Mob Podcast, chef Matt Larkin returns to the podcast to chat about his recent move to New York City and joining the team at Tiny Spoon Chef. For more on chef Matt La...

#67 - Sommelier Christopher Bates of F.L.X. Hospitality from 2022-07-14T01:00

On this episode of the Spoon Mob Podcast, Ray chats with master sommelier/winemaker/executive chef/restaurant owner Christopher Bates of F.L.X. Hospitality in Geneva, New York. For more on maste...

#66 - Chef Zack Weiner of Jollity from 2022-07-07T01:00

On this episode of the Spoon Mob Podcast, Ray chats with Zack Weiner, the the co-owner + co-executive chef of Jollity in Dayton, Ohio. For more on chef Zack Weiner, visit spoonmob.com/zackweiner...

#65 - Chef Kevin Wang of Sora from 2022-07-05T01:00

On this episode of the Spoon Mob Podcast, chef Kevin Wang returns to the podcast to chat about his new sushi restaurant Sora in Cleveland, Ohio. For more on chef Kevin Wang, visit spoonmob.com/k...

#64 - Wine Director Taylor Wolf of The Refectory from 2022-06-30T01:00

On this episode of the Spoon Mob Podcast, Ray chats with wine director + sommelier Taylor Wolf of The Refectory in Columbus, Ohio! For more on sommelier Taylor Wolf, visit spoonmob.com/taylorwol...

#63 - Chef Matt Heaggans of Cafe Overlook from 2022-06-28T01:00

On this episode of the Spoon Mob Podcast, chef Matt Heaggans returns to the podcast to chat about the recently opened Cafe Overlook by the Service Relief Kitchen team in Columbus, Ohio. For more...

#62 - Jack Moore of Ruffled Feather Ferments from 2022-06-23T06:32

On this episode of the Spoon Mob Podcast, Ray chats with chef Jack Moore, the owner/founder of Ruffled Feather Ferments in Columbus, Ohio. For more on Jack Moore, visit spoonmob.com/jackmoore an...

#61 - Chef Matt Walton of High Bank Distillery Co. from 2022-06-20T01:00

On this episode of the Spoon Mob Podcast, chef Matt Walton returns to the podcast to chat about his move to High Bank Distillery Co in Columbus, Ohio. For more on chef Matt Walton, visit spoonmo...

#60 - Josh Martinez of Pretentious Barrel House from 2022-06-16T01:00

On this episode of the Spoon Mob Podcast, Ray chats with owner/CEO Josh Martinez of Pretentious Barrel House in Columbus, Ohio. For more on Josh Martinez, visit spoonmob.com/joshmartinez and fol...

#59 - Chef Chris Kajioka of Miro Kaimuki from 2022-06-09T01:00

On this episode of the Spoon Mob Podcast, Ray chats with owner/executive chef Chris Kajioka of Miro Kaimuki + Papa Kurts in Honolulu, Hawaii & Waicoco in Maui, Hawaii. For more on chef Chris Kaj...

#58 - Dan Varga of The Hungarian Butcher from 2022-06-02T01:00

On this episode of the Spoon Mob Podcast, Ray chats with Dan Varga of The Hungarian Butcher in Columbus, Ohio. For more on Dan Varga, visit spoonmob.com/danvarga and follow him on Instagram @hun...

#57 - Culinary Director Paul Chung of Saison Hospitality from 2022-05-19T01:00

On this episode of the Spoon Mob Podcast, Ray chats with chef Paul Chung, the culinary director of Saison Hospitality in San Francisco, California. For more on chef Paul Chung, visit spoonmob.co...

#56 - Ian Holmes of Coastal Local Seafood from 2022-05-12T01:00

On this episode of the Spoon Mob Podcast, Ray chats with Ian Holmes of Coastal Local Seafood in Columbus, Ohio. For more on Ian Holmes, visit spoonmob.com/ianholmes and follow him on Instagram @...

#55 - Alexis&Cole Garside of Park Service Coffee from 2022-05-05T01:00

On this episode of the Spoon Mob Podcast, Ray chats Alexis & Cole Garside of Park Service Coffee in Columbus, Ohio. For more on Alexis & Cole Garside, visit spoonmob.com/parkservicecoffee and fo...

#54 - Photographer Amy Elisabeth Spasoff from 2022-04-28T01:00

On this episode of the Spoon Mob Podcast, Ray chats with Cincinnati, Ohio based professional food & beverage photographer Amy Elisabeth Spasoff. For more on Amy Elisabeth Spasoff, visit spoonmob...

#53 - Chef Marcin Krol of Maison from 2022-04-21T05:00:14

On this episode of the Spoon Mob Podcast, Ray chats with chef Marcin Krol of Maison in Paris, France about their recent pop ups, how he got started cooking & working in restaurants, teaches Ray...

#52 - Sommelier Taylor Berk of Lucky Cricket from 2022-04-14T05:00:46

On this episode of the Spoon Mob Podcast, Ray chats with Lucky Cricket sommelier & Chefs Life marketing director Taylor Berk about how she got started cooking, why she decided to enroll at Le C...

#28 - Sommelier Chris Dillman of F.L.X. Table from 2022-04-02T15:01:37.843877

On this episode of the Spoon Mob Podcast, Ray talks with advance sommelier Chris Dillman about how he got his start in the world of wine, his original career path which led him to Ohio State Uni...

#51 - Wine Director Lauren Gay of Sueno from 2022-03-31T05:00

On this episode of the Spoon Mob Podcast, Ray chats with general manager, wine director, and sommelier Lauren Gay of Sueno about how she got started in the industry, the cutthroat environment at Bo...

#50 - Silas Caeton of The Lox Bagel Shop from 2022-03-24T05:00

On this episode of the Spoon Mob Podcast, Ray chats with Silas Caeton, co-owner and managing partner of The Lox Bagel Shop about how he got started with cooking, why he decided against med school, ...

#203 - Chefs & Guests - Silas Caeton of The Lox Bagel Shop from 2022-03-24T05:00

On this episode of Spoon Mob's Chefs & Guests podcast series, Ray chats with Silas Caeton, co-owner and managing partner of The Lox Bagel Shop about how he got started with cooking, why he d...

#49 - Wine Director Lauren Noel of The Market IV from 2022-03-17T05:00

On this episode of the Spoon Mob Podcast, Ray chats with general manager, wine director, beverage manager, and sommelier Lauren Noel of The Market Italian Village about how she first got started in...

#202 - Chefs & Guests - Wine Director Lauren Noel of The Market IV from 2022-03-17T05:00

On this episode of Spoon Mob's Chefs & Guests podcast series, Ray chats with general manager, wine director, beverage manager, and sommelier Lauren Noel of The Market Italian Village about h...

#201 - Chefs & Guests - Chef Nick Gore of GoreMade Pizza from 2022-03-10T07:00

On this episode of Spoon Mob's Chefs & Guests podcast series, Ray chats with executive chef/owner of GoreMade Pizza Nick Gore about how he first got started in restaurants, why he went into ...

#48 - Chef Nick Gore of GoreMade Pizza from 2022-03-10T07:00

On this episode of the Spoon Mob Podcast, Ray chats with executive chef/owner of GoreMade Pizza Nick Gore about how he first got started in restaurants, why he went into advertising for a career, w...

#47 - Wine Director Mark Bright of Saison Hospitality from 2022-03-03T06:00

On this episode of the Spoon Mob Podcast, Ray chats with co-founder, co-owner, and wine director Mark Bright of Saison Hospitality about growing up east of Chicago, the trip to Europe that got him ...

#200 - Chefs & Guests - Wine Director Mark Bright of Saison Hospitality from 2022-03-03T06:00

On this episode of Spoon Mob's Chefs & Guests podcast series, Ray chats with co-founder, co-owner, and wine director Mark Bright of Saison Hospitality about growing up east of Chicago, ...

#46 - Chef Tyler Stemmer of Pleasantry from 2022-02-24T06:00

On this episode of the Spoon Mob Podcast, Ray chats with executive chef Tyler Stemmer of Pleasantry about how he got started cooking and working in restaurants, his thoughts on culinary school, why...

#199 - Chefs & Guests - Chef Tyler Stemmer of Pleasantry from 2022-02-24T06:00

On this episode of Spoon Mob's Chefs & Guests podcast series, Ray chats with executive chef Tyler Stemmer of Pleasantry about how he got started cooking and working in restaurants, his thoug...

#45 - Sommelier Amanda Moss from 2022-02-17T06:00

On this episode of the Spoon Mob Podcast, Ray chats with sommelier Amanda Moss about how she first got started in restaurants, falling in love with wine during a trip to Napa Valley, shifting caree...

#198 - Chefs & Guests - Sommelier Amanda Moss from 2022-02-17T06:00

On this episode of Spoon Mob's Chefs & Guests podcast series, Ray chats with sommelier Amanda Moss about how she first got started in restaurants, falling in love with wine during a trip to ...

#197 - Parts Now Known - Montana from 2022-02-16T06:00

The guys are finally back after a lengthy hiatus and break down the best parts of the Montana episode while discussing what their watching on TV right now, the latest Joe Rogan controversy, Ben'...

#196 - Chefs & Guests - Bill Glover of Ray Ray's Hog Pit from 2022-02-10T06:00

On this episode of Spoon Mob's Chefs & Guests podcast series, Ray chats with former executive chef of Gallerie Bar & Bistro, now CEO of Ray Ray's Hog Pit Bill Glover about growing up nea...

#44 - Bill Glover of Ray Ray's Hog Pit from 2022-02-10T06:00

On this episode of the Spoon Mob Podcast, Ray chats with former executive chef of Gallerie Bar & Bistro, now CEO of Ray Ray's Hog Pit Bill Glover about growing up near Pittsburgh, how he go...

#195 - Chefs & Guests - Chef Matt Harper of Comune from 2022-02-03T06:00

On this episode of Spoon Mob's Chefs & Guests podcast series, Ray chats with Comune's new executive chef Matt Harper about growing up in Arkansas, how he got started cooking during high scho...

#43 - Chef Matt Harper of Comune from 2022-02-03T06:00

On this episode of the Spoon Mob Podcast, Ray chats with Comune's new executive chef Matt Harper about growing up in Arkansas, how he got started cooking during high school at Sonic, spending t...

#42 - Chef Jorge Guzman of Sueno from 2022-01-27T06:00

On this episode of the Spoon Mob Podcast, Ray chats with owner/executive chef Jorge Guzman of Sueno in Dayton, Ohio about growing up in Mexico and St. Louis, the difference between authentic Mexica...

#194 - Chefs & Guests - Chef Jorge Guzman of Sueno from 2022-01-27T06:00

On this episode of Spoon Mob's Chefs & Guests podcast series, Ray chats with owner/executive chef Jorge Guzman of Sueno in Dayton, Ohio about growing up in Mexico and St. Louis, the differen...

#41 - Chef Josh Habiger of Bastion from 2022-01-20T06:00

On this episode of the Spoon Mob Podcast, Ray chats with chef Josh Habiger of Bastion in Nashville, Tennessee about how he got his start cooking at a diner, where his career was headed before enrol...

#193 - Chefs & Guests - Chef Josh Habiger of Bastion from 2022-01-20T06:00

On this episode of Spoon Mob's Chefs & Guests podcast series, Ray chats chef Josh Habiger of Bastion in Nashville, Tennessee about how he got his start cooking at a diner, where his career w...

#40 - Chef Jason Zygmont of Sassetta from 2022-01-13T06:00

On this episode of the Spoon Mob Podcast, Ray chats with the former chef/owner of Setsun in Nashville, Tennessee and the newly announced executive chef of Sassetta in Dallas, Texas chef Jason Zygmo...

#192 - Chefs & Guests - Chef Jason Zygmont of Sassetta from 2022-01-13T06:00

On this episode of Spoon Mob's Chefs & Guests podcast series, Ray chats with the former chef/owner of Setsun in Nashville, Tennessee and the newly announced executive chef of Sassetta in Dal...

#39 - Chef Stephan Madias of Wario's Beef And Pork from 2022-01-06T06:00

On this episode of the Spoon Mob Podcast, Ray chats with chef/owner Stephan Madias of Wario's Beef And Pork about growing up in Cleveland, his first job as a dishwasher at a bakery, moving to C...

#191 - Chefs & Guests - Chef Stephan Madias of Wario's Beef And Pork from 2022-01-06T06:00

On this episode of Spoon Mob's Chefs & Guests podcast series, Ray chats with chef/owner Stephan Madias of Wario's Beef And Pork about growing up in Cleveland, his first job as a dishwasher a...

#190 - Parts Now Known - The Greek Islands from 2021-12-22T06:00

On this week's episode of Parts Now Known, the guys try their best to recap The Greek Islands episode which unfortunately is amongst the worst Parts Unknown episodes of the entire season. After ...

#189 - Chefs & Guests - Spoon Mob 2021 Year In Review from 2021-12-16T06:00

On this very special episode of Spoon Mob's Chefs & Guests podcast series, we've look back on 2021 and cover how Spoon Mob came to be, where its headed, some potential changes down the road,...

#188 - Chefs & Guests - Burning Grill 2021 Part 3 from 2021-12-10T06:00

On this very special episode of Spoon Mob's Chefs & Guests podcast series, we've compiled all the questions & answers from our "Burning Grill" segment at the end of each Chefs & Gues...

#187 - Chefs & Guests - Burning Grill 2021 Part 2 from 2021-12-09T06:00

On this very special episode of Spoon Mob's Chefs & Guests podcast series, we've compiled all the questions & answers from our "Burning Grill" segment at the end of each Chefs & Gues...

#186 - Chefs & Guests - Burning Grill 2021 Part 1 from 2021-12-08T14:04:15

On this very special episode of Spoon Mob's Chefs & Guests podcast series, we've compiled all the questions & answers from our "Burning Grill" segment at the end of each Chefs & Gues...

#185 - Chefs & Guests - Chef Andrew Smith of Roys Ave Supper Club from 2021-12-02T06:00

On this episode of Spoon Mob's Chefs & Guests podcast series, Ray chats with chef/owner Andrew Smith of Roys Ave Supper Club & Isla about how he first got into cooking, working construct...

#38 - Chef Andrew Smith of Roys Ave Supper Club from 2021-12-02T06:00

On this episode of the Spoon Mob Podcast, Ray chats with chef/owner Andrew Smith of Roys Ave Supper Club & Isla about how he first got into cooking, working construction, why he chose the W.C.I...

#184 - Chefs & Guests - Andy Smith of Sobriety, Shaken from 2021-11-18T06:00

On this episode of Spoon Mob's Chefs & Guests podcast series, Ray chats with Andy Smith, the founder of Sobriety, Shaken and president of the Ben's Friends Columbus chapter about how he firs...

#37 - Andy Smith of Sobriety Shaken from 2021-11-18T06:00

On this episode of the Spoon Mob Podcast, Ray chats with Andy Smith, the founder of Sobriety Shaken and president of the Ben's Friends Columbus chapter about how he first got involved in restau...

#183 - Parts Now Known - Chicago from 2021-11-17T06:00

On this week's episode of Parts Now Known, Ben & Ray travel to the Windy City to recap the Chicago episode. After Ben brings up Taylor Swift for some unknown reason, the guys chat about the ...

#182 - Chefs & Guests - Chef Jordan Anthony-Brown of The Aperture from 2021-11-11T06:00

On this episode of Spoon Mob's Chefs & Guests podcast series, Ray chats with chef/owner Jordan Anthony-Brown of forthcoming Cincinnati restaurant The Aperture about how he first got started ...

#36 - Chef Jordan Anthony-Brown of The Aperture from 2021-11-11T06:00

On this episode of the Spoon Mob Podcast, Ray chats with chef/owner Jordan Anthony-Brown of forthcoming Cincinnati restaurant The Aperture about how he first got started cooking, his original caree...

#181 - Chefs & Guests - Chef James Anderson of Ray Ray's Meat + Three from 2021-11-04T05:00

On this episode of Spoon Mob's Chefs & Guests podcast series, Ray chats with chef/owner of Ray Ray's Hog Pit and Ray Ray's Meat + Three James "Ray Ray" Anderson about how he first got starte...

#35 - Chef James Anderson of Ray Ray's Meat + Three from 2021-11-04T05:00

On this episode of the Spoon Mob Podcast, Ray chats with chef/owner of Ray Ray's Hog Pit and Ray Ray's Meat + Three James "Ray Ray" Anderson about how he first got started cooking, coming up as a s...

#180 - Parts Now Known - The Philippines from 2021-11-03T05:00

On this week's episode of Parts Now Known, Ben and Ray do their best to throw some sunshine on the dreary rain soaked episode that is The Philippines. The guys talk Christmas, debate what's the ...

#179 - Chefs & Guests – Sommelier Daniel Souder of Pleasantry from 2021-10-28T12:03:57

On this episode of Spoon Mob's Chefs & Guests podcast series, Ray chats with Pleasantry owner & sommelier Daniel Souder about how he got started in restaurants, pursuing a career as...

#34 - Sommelier Daniel Souder of Pleasantry from 2021-10-28T12:03:57

On this episode of the Spoon Mob Podcast, Ray chats with Pleasantry owner & sommelier Daniel Souder about how he got started in restaurants, pursuing a career as a professional poker player, ge...

#33 - Chef Kaci Goff of Wolf And Woman from 2021-10-21T05:00

On this episode of the Spoon Mob Podcast, Ray chats with founder/owner/chef Kaci Goff of Wolf And Woman about how she first started cooking, culinary school, working in her first kitchens at wineri...

#178 - Chefs & Guests - Chef Kaci Goff of Wolf And Woman from 2021-10-21T05:00

On this episode of Spoon Mob's Chefs & Guests podcast series, Ray chats with founder/owner/chef Kaci Goff of Wolf And Woman about how she first started cooking, culinary school, working...

#177 - Parts Now Known - Charleston from 2021-10-20T05:00

On this week's episode of Parts Now Known, Ben has a homecoming of sorts as we recap the Charleston episode. We talk Sean Brock, oysters & champagne, Jeager, Waffle House, Rodney Scott, Chef...

#32 - Chef Matthew Heaggans of Preston’s: A Burger Joint from 2021-10-14T12:00

On this episode of the Spoon Mob Podcast, Ray chats with founder/owner/chef Matthew Heaggans of Preston’s: A Burger Joint in Columbus, Ohio about growing up in West Virginia & Columbus, “retiri...

#176 - Chefs & Guests - Chef Matthew Heaggans of Preston’s from 2021-10-14T12:00

On this episode of Spoon Mob's Chefs & Guests podcast series, Ray chats with founder/owner/chef Matthew Heaggans of Preston’s: A Burger Joint in Columbus, Ohio about growing up in West Virgi...

#175 - Chefs & Guests - Chef Joshua Cook of Ampersand from 2021-10-07T05:00

On this episode of Spoon Mob's Chefs & Guests podcast series, Ray chats with chef Joshua Cook of Ampersand Asian Supper Club in Columbus, Ohio about how he first got started cooking, when he...

#31 - Chef Joshua Cook of Ampersand Asian Supper Club from 2021-10-07T05:00

On this episode of the Spoon Mob Podcast, Ray chats with chef Joshua Cook of Ampersand Asian Supper Club in Columbus, Ohio about how he first got started cooking, when he first fell in love with th...

#174 - Parts Now Known - Istanbul from 2021-10-06T05:00

On this week's episode of Parts Now Known, we recap the Istanbul episode by breaking down how Erdogan took over through the elections, the oddity that is oil wrestling, the food, that state of T...

#173 - Chefs & Guests - Chef Aaron Clouse of A&R Creative Group from 2021-09-30T11:57:28

On this episode of Spoon Mob's Chefs & Guests podcast series, Ray talks with A&R Creative Group's executive pastry chef Aaron Clouse about how he first got started with baking and pastry...

#30 - Chef Aaron Clouse of A&R Creative Group from 2021-09-30T11:57:28

On this episode of the Spoon Mob Podcast, Ray talks with A&R Creative Group's executive pastry chef Aaron Clouse about how he first got started with baking and pastry, originally going to c...

#172 - Parts Now Known - Borneo from 2021-09-29T05:00

On this week's episode of Parts Now Known, Ray and Ben recap the Bourdain's trip to Borneo by chatting about it's geography, KL, some of the history of Borneo, how awful the travel must have bee...

#171 - Chefs & Guests - Chocolatier Carolina Quijano of Exquisito Chocolates from 2021-09-23T05:00

On this episode of Spoon Mob's Chefs & Guests podcast series, Ray talks with founder/owner and head chocolatier Carolina Quijano of Exquisito Chocolates in Miami, Florida about growing up in...

#171 - Chefs & Guests - Carolina Quijano of Exquisito Chocolates from 2021-09-23T05:00

On this episode of Spoon Mob's Chefs & Guests podcast series, Ray talks with founder/owner/head chocolatier Carolina Quijano of Exquisito Chocolates in Miami, Florida about growing up in Col...

#29 - Carolina Quijano of Exquisito Chocolates from 2021-09-23T05:00

On this episode of the Spoon Mob Podcast, Ray talks with founder/owner/head chocolatier Carolina Quijano of Exquisito Chocolates in Miami, Florida about growing up in Colombia, moving back to Miami...

#170 - Parts Now Known - Ethiopia from 2021-09-22T05:00

On this week's episode of Parts Now Known, Ray and Ben recap the Ethiopia episode by chatting about what they know about Eithiopia, how many episodes on Africa there have been so far, the food, ...

#169 - Chefs & Guests - Sommelier Chris Dillman of F.L.X. Table from 2021-09-16T05:00

On this episode of Spoon Mob's Chefs & Guests podcast series, Ray talks with advance sommelier Chris Dillman about how he got his start in the world of wine, his original career path which l...

#168 - Parts Now Known - Bay Area from 2021-09-15T05:00

THE BOYS ARE BACK FROM "VACATION" and kick the episode off by recapping some of their highlights from their few weeks away from the mics before talking the state of college football. Then they g...

#167 - Chefs & Guests - Owner Joe Galati of Comune from 2021-09-09T05:00

On this week's episode of Spoon Mob's Chefs & Guests podcast series, Comune co-owner Joe Galati joins the podcast to talk about how the idea for Comune came to be, how he and Brook Maikut fi...

#167 - Chefs & Guests - Joe Galati of Comune from 2021-09-09T05:00

On this week's episode of Spoon Mob's Chefs & Guests podcast series, Comune co-owner Joe Galati joins the podcast to talk about how the idea for Comune came to be, how he and Brook Maikut fi...

#27 - Joe Galati of Comune from 2021-09-09T05:00

On this episode of the Spoon Mob Podcast, Comune co-owner Joe Galati joins the podcast to talk about how the idea for Comune came to be, how he and Brook Maikut first met, why he left the corporate...

#26 - Chef Carlos Ysaguirre of The Market Italian Village from 2021-09-02T05:00

On this episode of the Spoon Mob Podcast, chef Carlos Ysaguirre of the newly remodeled The Market Italian Village joins the podcast to chat about getting his start at iHOP, why he moved to Chicago,...

#166 - Chefs & Guests - Chef Carlos Ysaguirre of The Market Italian Village from 2021-09-02T05:00

On this week's episode of Spoon Mob's Chefs & Guests podcast series, chef Carlos Ysaguirre of the newly remodeled The Market Italian Village joins the podcast to chat about getting his start...

#25 - Chef Wesley Grubbs of Chapman's Eat Market from 2021-08-26T05:00

On this episode of the Spoon Mob Podcast, Chapman's Eat Market's chef de cuisine Wesley Grubbs joins the podcast to chat about looking up to his cousin, dropping out of culinary school, che...

#165 - Chefs & Guests - Chef Wesley Grubbs of Chapman's Eat Market from 2021-08-26T05:00

On this week's episode of Spoon Mob's Chefs & Guests podcast series, Chapman's Eat Market's chef de cuisine Wesley Grubbs joins the podcast to chat about looking up to his cousin, dropping o...

#24 - Chef Taylor Ponte of Kamado from 2021-08-19T05:00

On this episode of the Spoon Mob Podcast, chef Taylor Ponte of Kamado in Maui, Hawaii joins the podcast to talk about growing up in Maui, how he got into the kitchen at one of Alan Wong's resta...

#164 - Chefs & Guests - Chef Taylor Ponte of Kamado from 2021-08-19T05:00

On this week's episode of Spoon Mob's Chefs & Guests podcast series, chef Taylor Ponte of Kamado in Maui, Hawaii joins the podcast to talk about growing up in Maui, how he got into the kitch...

#163 - Parts Now Known - Okinawa from 2021-08-18T05:00

On this week's episode of Parts Now Known Ray and Ben recap the Okinawa episode by talking about World War 2, martial arts, the US military installations on the island, bull fighting, the curren...

#23 - Chef Ryder Zetts of The Optimist Nashville from 2021-08-12T05:00

On this episode of the Spoon Mob Podcast, chef Ryder Zetts of The Optimist in Nashville, Tennessee joins the podcast to talk about getting his start washing dishes, what he learned from working in ...

#162 - Chefs & Guests - Chef Ryder Zetts of The Optimist Nashville from 2021-08-12T05:00

On this week's episode of Spoon Mob's Chefs & Guests podcast series, chef Ryder Zetts of The Optimist in Nashville, Tennessee joins the podcast to talk about getting his start washing dishes...

#161 - Parts Now Known - Marseille from 2021-08-11T05:00

On this week's episode of Parts Now Known, Ray and Ben talk about the buddy comedy episode that is Bourdain and Ripert traveling to Marseille France for the very first time. The guys chat about ...

#160 - Chefs & Guests - Chef Matt Swint of Matija Breads from 2021-08-05T05:00

On this week's episode of Spoon Mob's Chefs & Guests podcast series, chef/owner Matt Swint of Matija Breads joins the podcast to chat about growing up in Cleveland, working in the constructi...

#22 - Chef Matt Swint of Matija Breads from 2021-08-05T05:00

On this episode of the Spoon Mob Podcast, chef/owner Matt Swint of Matija Breads joins the podcast to chat about growing up in Cleveland, working in the construction industry, going to art school, ...

#159 - Parts Now Known - Cuba from 2021-08-04T05:00

On the debut episode of Parts Now Known season 6, Ray and Ben talk about Bourdain's trip to Cuba. They talk about tourism, the history of U.S. Cuba relations, whether they'd go there or not, and...

#158 - Chefs & Guests - Sous Chef Daniel Kamel of Veritas from 2021-07-29T05:00

On this week's episode of Spoon Mob's Chefs & Guests podcast series, Veritas sous chef Daniel Kamel joins the podcast to chat about his Romanian heritage, cheesesteaks, helping his mom shuck...

#21 - Chef Daniel Kamel of Veritas from 2021-07-29T05:00

On this episode of the Spoon Mob Podcast, Veritas sous chef Daniel Kamel joins the podcast to chat about his Romanian heritage, cheesesteaks, helping his mom shuck oysters and clams, getting his fi...

#158 - Chefs & Guests - Chef Daniel Kamel of Veritas from 2021-07-29T05:00

On this week's episode of Spoon Mob's Chefs & Guests podcast series, Veritas sous chef Daniel Kamel joins the podcast to chat about his Romanian heritage, cheesesteaks, helping his mom shuck...

#157 - Parts Now Known - Roadrunner from 2021-07-28T05:00

To mark the halfway point in our Parts Unknown series rewatch, Ray and Ben talk about their recent trip to the movies to see the Roadrunner documentary. Together they recap the highs, the lows, ...

#156 - Chefs & Guests - Chef Matt Walton of The Guild House from 2021-07-22T05:00

On this week's episode of Spoon Mob's Chefs & Guests podcast series, executive chef Matt Walton of The Guild House joins the podcast to chat about his family connection to restaurants, how h...

#20 - Chef Matt Walton of The Guild House from 2021-07-22T05:00

On this episode of the Spoon Mob Podcast, executive chef Matt Walton of The Guild House joins to chat about his family connection to restaurants, how he got his start, going to Ohio State Universit...

#155 - Chefs & Guests - Chef Sheridan Su of Fat Choy & Every Grain from 2021-07-15T05:00

On this week's episode of Spoon Mob's Chefs & Guests podcast series, Ray chats with Las Vegas chef Sheridan Su of Fat Choy & Every Grain. They talk about how Sheridan first got started, ...

#19 - Chef Sheridan Su of Every Grain from 2021-07-15T05:00

On this episode of the Spoon Mob Podcast, Ray chats with Las Vegas chef Sheridan Su of Every Grain & Fat Choy. They talk about how Sheridan first got started, his experience in school and worki...

#155 - Chefs & Guests - Chef Sheridan Su of Every Grain from 2021-07-15T05:00

On this week's episode of Spoon Mob's Chefs & Guests podcast series, Ray chats with Las Vegas chef Sheridan Su of Every Grain & Fat Choy. They talk about how Sheridan first got started, ...

#154 - Parts Now Known - Beirut from 2021-07-14T05:00

On the season 5 finale episode of Parts Now Known, Ray and Ben talk about Bourdain's return to Beirut. They talk about Bourdain's original trip to the city in 2006 that resulted in being evacuat...

#153 - Chefs & Guests - Certified Sommelier Kendeigh Worden of The Grape Grind from 2021-07-08T05:00

On this episode of Spoon Mob's Chefs & Guests podcast series, Ray talks with certified sommelier Kendeigh Worden about how she got her start with wine, leaving her teaching career, making th...

#18 - Sommelier Kendeigh Worden of The Grape Grind from 2021-07-08T05:00

On this episode of the Spoon Mob Podcast, Ray talks with certified sommelier Kendeigh Worden about how she got her start with wine, leaving her teaching career, making the jump to the wine industry...

#153 - Chefs & Guests - Sommelier Kendeigh Worden of The Grape Grind from 2021-07-08T05:00

On this episode of Spoon Mob's Chefs & Guests podcast series, Ray talks with certified sommelier Kendeigh Worden about how she got her start with wine, leaving her teaching career, making th...

#152 - Chefs & Guests - Brandon Grossutti of PiDGiN & FromTo from 2021-07-02T05:00

On this episode of Spoon Mob's Chefs & Guests podcast series, Ray talks with the owner of one of his all time favorite restaurants, Brandon Grossutti of PiDGiN in Vancouver British Columbia ...

#152 - Chefs & Guests - Brandon Grossutti of PiDGiN from 2021-07-02T05:00

On this episode of Spoon Mob's Chefs & Guests podcast series, Ray talks with the owner of one of his all time favorite restaurants, Brandon Grossutti of PiDGiN in Vancouver British Columbia ...

#17 - Brandon Grossutti of PiDGiN from 2021-07-02T05:00

On this episode of the Spoon Mob Podcast, Ray talks with the owner of one of his all time favorite restaurants, Brandon Grossutti of PiDGiN in Vancouver British Columbia Canada. The two talk about ...

#152 - Chefs & Guests - Owner Brandon Grossutti of PiDGiN from 2021-07-02T05:00

On this episode of Spoon Mob's Chefs & Guests podcast series, Ray talks with the owner of one of his all time favorite restaurants, Brandon Grossutti of PiDGiN in Vancouver British Columbia ...

#151 - Parts Now Known - Hawaii from 2021-06-30T05:00

On this week's episode of Parts Now Known, Ray and Ben talk about Bourdain's trip to Hawaii. The guys decided on what being from Hawaii means for them while Ray adds some history on how Hawaii c...

#150 - Restaurant Review - Chapman's Eat Market 6 "A Week In The South" from 2021-06-28T05:00

On this week's restaurant review, Ray talks about the latest special menu at Chapman's Eat Market, "A Week In The South" which was inspired by chef BJ Lieberman and chef Wesley Grubb's days of c...

#16 - Sommelier Thatcher Baker-Briggs of Thatcher's Wine Consulting from 2021-06-24T05:00

On this episode of the Spoon Mob Podcast, Ray talks with certified sommelier Thatcher Baker-Briggs about taking culinary classes as a kid, getting his start cooking in Windsor at 13, working at Tos...

#149 - Chefs & Guests - Certified Sommelier Thatcher Baker-Briggs of Thatcher's Wine Consulting from 2021-06-24T05:00

On this episode of Spoon Mob's Chefs & Guests podcast series, Ray talks with certified sommelier Thatcher Baker-Briggs about taking culinary classes as a kid, getting his start cooking in Wi...

#149 - Chefs & Guests - Sommelier Thatcher Baker-Briggs of Thatcher's Wine Consulting from 2021-06-24T05:00

On this episode of Spoon Mob's Chefs & Guests podcast series, Ray talks with certified sommelier Thatcher Baker-Briggs about taking culinary classes as a kid, getting his start cooking in Wi...

#148 - Parts Now Known - New Jersey from 2021-06-23T05:00

On this week's episode of Parts Now Known, Ray and Ben talk about the New Jersey episode, touching on hot dogs, fried clam strips, Atlantic City, EWR, the Jersey Shore, New Jersey cheese steaks,...

#147 - Restaurant Review - Veritas 5 "French Supper Club Part Deux" from 2021-06-21T05:00

On this week's restaurant review podcast, Ray talks about how sous chef Daniel Kamel aka @peanutbutter2paisley's Instagram posts sucked him back in for a return to Veritas for their French Suppe...

#15 - Sommelier Jamie Mah of The Fairmont Pacific Rim from 2021-06-17T05:00

On this episode of the Spoon Mob Podcast, Ray talks with certified sommelier/food journalist/podcast host/bartender/male model Jamie Mah of the Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel Lounge/Midrange/Track &...

#146 - Chefs & Guests - Certified Sommelier Jamie Mah of the Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel Lounge from 2021-06-17T05:00

On this episode of Spoon Mob's Chefs & Guests podcast series, Ray talks with certified sommelier/food journalist/podcast host/bartender/male model Jamie Mah of the Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel...

#146 - Chefs & Guests - Sommelier Jamie Mah of The Fairmont Pacific Rim from 2021-06-17T05:00

On this episode of Spoon Mob's Chefs & Guests podcast series, Ray talks with certified sommelier/food journalist/podcast host/bartender/male model Jamie Mah of the Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel...

#145 - Parts Now Known - Madagascar from 2021-06-16T05:00

On this week's episode of Parts Now Known, Ray and Ben recap the Madagascar episode by ranting on how Darren Aronofsky didn't participate in the full experience, give some background on Madagasc...

#144 - Restaurant Review - Bastion from 2021-06-14T05:00

On this week's restaurant review episode, Ray talks about chef Josh Habiger's Bastion in Nashville. Ray recaps chef Habiger's career from starting out a dishwasher to dropping out of culinary sc...

#14 - Chef Olivia Hamann from 2021-06-10T05:00

On this episode of the Spoon Mob Podcast, Ray talks with chef Olivia Hamann, the former executive chef at Speck Italian Eatery in Delaware, Ohio, about how she first started cooking, competing in c...

#143 - Chefs & Guests - Chef Olivia Hamann from 2021-06-10T05:00

On this episode of Spoon Mob's Chefs & Guests podcast series, Ray talks with chef Olivia Hamann, the former executive chef at Speck Italian Eatery in Delaware, Ohio, about how she first star...

#142 - Parts Now Known - Budapest from 2021-06-09T05:00

On this week's episode of Parts Now Known, Ray and Ben do their best to make the Budapest episode interesting despite half of the episode just being a flat out dud. They talk about the food, how...

#141 - Restaurant Review - Zahav from 2021-06-07T05:00

On this week's restaurant review, Ray talks about one of the best restaurants in the entire country, Zahav in Philadelphia. Ray talks about how Michael Solomonov got into cooking by way of livin...

#13 - Sommelier Greg Stokes of Accent from 2021-06-03T05:00

On this episode of the Spoon Mob Podcast, Ray talks with advanced sommelier Greg Stokes of Accent about accidentally taking the intro sommelier exam, passing on law school, how the sommelier proces...

#140 - Chefs & Guests - Sommelier Greg Stokes of Accent from 2021-06-03T05:00

On this episode of Spoon Mob's Chefs & Guests podcast series, Ray talks with Advance Sommelier Greg Stokes of Accent & Veritas about accidentally taking the intro sommelier exam, passing...

#140 - Chefs & Guests - Advanced Sommelier Greg Stokes of Accent & Veritas from 2021-06-03T05:00

On this episode of Spoon Mob's Chefs & Guests podcast series, Ray talks with Accent & Veritas Advance Sommelier Greg Stokes about accidentally taking the intro sommelier exam, passing on...

#139 - Parts Now Known - Scotland from 2021-06-02T05:00

On this week's episode of Parts Now Known, Ray and Ben recap the Scotland episode while talking about what its like to be recognizable in social settings, the celebrity terminal at LAX, what the...

#138 - Restaurant Review - This Is From Roy from 2021-05-31T05:00

On this week's restaurant review, Ray talks about chef Roy Shvartzapel's This Is From Roy panettone. Ray talks about Roy's culinary career up to now before touching on the different flavors he's...

#137 - Special Episode - Honolulu Trip Recap from 2021-05-26T05:00

We're back from a 2 week break and Parts Now Known will be back next week to recap the Scotland episode! On this special episode of the podcast, Ben and Ray talk for an hour about Ray's recent t...

#136 - Restaurant Review - Momofuku Ko from 2021-05-24T05:00

On this week's restaurant review, Ray talks about Momofuku's fine dining restaurant, Ko in New York City. Ray explains the origins and name of chef David Chang's third restaurant, gives insight ...

#135 - Restaurant Review - Setsun from 2021-05-17T04:04:56

On this week's restaurant review, Ray talks about the now closed Setsun.East restaurant by Jason Zymont in Nashville. Ray recaps chef owner Jason Zygmont's career which started after college wit...

#134 - Restaurant Review - Le Bernardin from 2021-05-10T05:00

On this week's restaurant review, Ray talks about the three Michelin starred French seafood focused restaurant Le Bernardin in New York City. Ray recaps executive chef and part owner Eric Ripert...

#133 - Parts Now Known - Miami from 2021-05-05T05:00

On this week's episode of Parts Now Known, Ray and Ben "dali" it up and head to Miami to talk about the notorious awful drivers there, the cocaine trade, Billy Corbin, its Vegas vibe disguised a...

#132 - Restaurant Review - Bar Oni from 2021-05-03T05:00

On this week's restaurant review, Ray talks about his first visit to chef Matthew Spinner's Bar Oni in Cleveland's Tremont neighborhood and breaks down the massive haul of small plates he ordere...

#131 - Chefs & Guests - Chef Brian Baxter of The Catbird Seat from 2021-04-29T05:00

On this episode of Spoon Mob's Chefs & Guests podcast series, Ray talks with chef Brian Baxter of The Catbird Seat in Nashville Tennessee. The two talk about Tom Brady joining the Bucs and T...

#12 - Chef Brian Baxter of The Catbird Seat from 2021-04-29T05:00

On this episode of the Spoon Mob Podcast, Ray talks with chef Brian Baxter of The Catbird Seat in Nashville Tennessee. The two talk about Tom Brady joining the Bucs and Tampa Bay sports before gett...

#130 - Parts Now Known - Korea from 2021-04-28T05:00

On the first episode of Parts Now Known Season 5, Ray and Ben talk about Bourdain's reverse ordered episode in Seoul while touching on Soju, covid vaccinations, Korean fried chicken, karaoke, Ha...

#129 - Restaurant Review - The Catbird Seat from 2021-04-26T05:00

On this week's restaurant review, Ray talks about Nashville's one of a kind restaurant dining experience, The Catbird Seat. Ray provides background how how the restaurant came to be, current exe...

#128 - Chefs & Guests - Chef Hector Laguna of Botanist from 2021-04-22T05:00

On this episode of Spoon Mob's Chefs & Guests podcast series, Ray talks with Chef Hector Laguna of Botanist in Vancouver Canada about growing up on a farm in Mexico, moving to San Francisco,...

#11 - Chef Hector Laguna of Botanist from 2021-04-22T05:00

On this episode of the Spoon Mob Podcast, Ray talks with chef Hector Laguna of Botanist in Vancouver Canada about growing up on a farm in Mexico, moving to San Francisco, getting his start worki...

#127 - Parts Now Known Episode Re-Ranking / Season 5 Preview from 2021-04-21T05:00

After 2+ months Ben is finally back in studio and the episode is off the rails chaos from the start. Yes we do re-rank some of the questionable episode ranking choices Ben made in the heat of th...

#126 - Restaurant Review - Botanist from 2021-04-19T05:00

On this week's restaurant review, Ray talks about one of the top restaurants in Canada, Botanist. Ray timelines chef Hector Laguna's culinary career, the restaurants layout, highlights the all t...

#125 - Chefs & Guests - Line Cook Matt Larkin of Chapman's Eat Market from 2021-04-15T05:00

On the latest episode of Spoon Mob's Chefs & Guests podcast series, Ray talks with Chapman's Eat Market Line Cook Matt Larkin who was the inspiration for the restaurants special "A Journey T...

#10 - Chef Matt Larkin of Chapman's Eat Market from 2021-04-15T05:00

On this episode of the Spoon Mob Podcast, Ray talks with Chapman's Eat Market line cook Matt Larkin who was the inspiration for the restaurants special "A Journey Through Vietnam Menu."...

#125 - Chefs & Guests - Chef Matt Larkin of Chapman's Eat Market from 2021-04-15T05:00

On the latest episode of Spoon Mob's Chefs & Guests podcast series, Ray talks with Chapman's Eat Market line cook Matt Larkin who was the inspiration for the restaurants special "A Journey T...

#124 - Parts Now Known - Jamaica from 2021-04-14T06:00

On the season 4 finale of Parts Now Known, they guys crank up the reggaton and head to Jamaica to talk about rich guys like Mark Zuckerberg, Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Michael Chin, and Les Blackwel...

#123 - Parts Now Known - Massachusetts from 2021-04-14T05:00

On this weeks episode of Parts Now Known, Ray and Ben do their best to make the Massachusetts episode not as much of a downer as it was during the rewatch. The guys breakdown the heroin epidemic...

#122 - Restaurant Review - Jungsik New York City from 2021-04-12T05:00

On this week's restaurant review podcast, Ray talks about his visit to the two Michelin starred Korean fine dining restaurant Jungsik in New York City. Ray recaps chef owner Jungsik Yim's career...

#121 - Chefs & Guests - Chef Garrett Talmage of Galla Park from 2021-04-08T05:00

On the latest episode of Spoon Mob's Chefs & Guests podcast series, Ray talks with chef Garrett Talmage, the former executive chef of Nada's Columbus restaurant and the new executive chef at...

#9 - Chef Garrett Talmage of Galla Park from 2021-04-08T05:00

On this episode of the Spoon Mob Podcast, Ray talks with chef Garrett Talmage, the former executive chef of Nada's Columbus restaurant and the new executive chef at the soon to be open Short No...

#120 - Restaurant Review - Eleven Madison Park from 2021-04-07T05:00

On this week's restaurant review, Ray talks about former #1 Restaurant In The World Eleven Madison Park. Ray recaps executive chef and owner Daniel Humm's career, talks about EMP before Humm's a...

#119 - Restaurant Review - Pelican + Pig from 2021-04-05T05:00

On this week's restaurant review, Ray talks about a surprisingly delicious visit to husband wife chefs Nick and Audra Guidry's East Nashville restaurant Pelican + Pig. Ray talks about how the tw...

#118 - Parts Now Known - Iran from 2021-03-31T05:00

On this weeks episode of Parts Now Known Ray and Ben recap another surprisingly enjoyable episode, this time on Iran. The guys talk about the weirdness of the countries generations, Jason the Jo...

#117 - Restaurant Review - Lady Of The House from 2021-03-29T05:00

On this weeks restaurant review podcast, Ray talks about Detroit's Lady of the House, owned and run by chef Kate Williams. After recounting her culinary bio, Ray talks about the name of the rest...

#8 - Chef Brett Fife of Ghostwriter Public House from 2021-03-25T05:00

On this episode of the Spoon Mob Podcast, Ray talks with chef Brett Fife, the executive chef of Ghostwriter Public House in Johnstown Ohio, about how he got started cooking in college, his aspirati...

#116 - Chefs & Guests - Chef Brett Fife of Ghostwriter Public House from 2021-03-25T05:00

On this episode of Spoon Mob's Chefs & Guests podcast series, Ray talks with chef Brett Fife, the executive chef of Ghostwriter Public House in Johnstown Ohio, about how he got started cooki...

#115 - Parts Now Known - Tanzania from 2021-03-24T05:00

On this weeks episode of Parts Now Known Ray and Ben recap the surprisingly enjoyable Tanzania episode. The guys talk about scuba diving, the  food on tourist excursions, Zanzibar, street f...

#114 - Restaurant Review - The Tasting Counter from 2021-03-22T05:00

On this week's restaurant review, Ray talks about a surprise delight, Peter Ungar's The Tasting Counter. Ray talks about its location inside Aeronaut Brewing in Somerville Massachussetts, Ungar'...

#113 - Restaurant Review - Chapman's Eat Market 5 from 2021-03-21T05:00

On this week's restaurant review, Ray talks about the latest dine in tasting menu from the Chapman's Eat Market team, which might very well be their best one yet. For more on chef BJ Lieberman a...

#112 - Restaurant Review - Dan The Baker Toast Bar from 2021-03-20T05:00

On this week's restaurant review, Ray talks about Dan Riesenberger's Dan The Baker Toast Bar. Ray recaps chef owner Dan Riesenberger aka Dan The Baker's career that started out at Northstar cafe...

#111 - Restaurant Review - Fox In The Snow from 2021-03-19T05:00

On this week's restaurant review, Ray talks about one of Columbus's premier bakery's, Fox In The Snow. Ray talks about owners Lauren Culley and Jeff Excell's careers, how the two first met, the ...

#110 - Restaurant Review - The Market Italian Village from 2021-03-18T05:00

On this week's restaurant review, Ray talks about The Market Italian Village and its chef Tyler Minnis. Ray gives insight into chef Tyler Minnis's career, how he changed the restaurant, No Menu ...

#109 - Restaurant Review - Speck Italian Eatery 2 from 2021-03-17T05:00

On this week's restaurant review, Ray recaps his most recent trip to Speck Italian Eatery which is now run by executive chef Olivia Hamann. Ray gives as much insight into her background as he ca...

#108 - Restaurant Review - Ray Ray's Hog Pit from 2021-03-16T05:00

On this week's restaurant review, Ray talks about Columbus's own Ray Ray's Hog Pit. Ray recaps chef owner James "Ray Ray" Andersons career which started at a German restaurant before opening and...

#107 - Restaurant Review - Ghostwriter Public House from 2021-03-15T05:00

On this week's restaurant review, Ray talks about Ghostwriter Public House, a gem of a new restaurant in the Columbus Ohio suburb of Johnstown Ohio. Ray talks about chef Brett Fife's career, his...

#106 - Restaurant Review - Chapman's Eat Market 4 "A Journey Through Vietnam" from 2021-03-14T06:00

On this week's restaurant review, Ray talks about the recent special menu "A Journey Through Vietnam" at Chapman's Eat Market that was inspired by chef Matt Larkin living in the country for almo...

#7 - Chef Josh Dalton of Veritas from 2021-03-11T06:00

On this episode of the Spoon Mob Podcast, Ray talks with Veritas owner/executive chef Josh Dalton about getting his start cooking in Columbus, eventually buying 1808 American Bistro, opening Verita...

#105 - Chefs & Guests - Chef Josh Dalton of Veritas from 2021-03-11T06:00

On this episode of Spoon Mob's Chefs & Guests podcast series, Ray talks with Veritas owner/executive chef Josh Dalton about getting his start cooking in Columbus, eventually buying 1808 Amer...

#104 - Parts Now Known - Vietnam from 2021-03-10T06:00

On this weeks episode of Parts Now Known Ray and Ben recap the Vietnam episode but first make apologies for teasing an appearance by former President Barack Obama which actually happens on the H...

#103 - Restaurant Review - Veritas 4 from 2021-03-08T06:00

On this week's restaurant review podcast, Ray talks about his two most recent trips to Veritas in Columbus Ohio to try some of the French Supper Club dishes and the Valentine's Day Weekend menu....

#103 - Restaurant Review - Veritas 4 "French Supper Club" from 2021-03-08T06:00

On this week's restaurant review podcast, Ray talks about his two most recent trips to Veritas in Columbus Ohio to try some of the French Supper Club dishes and the Valentine's Day Weekend menu....

#102 - Parts Now Known - Paraguay from 2021-03-03T06:00

On this weeks episode of Parts Now Known Ray and Ben talk about Paraguay, more specifically everything they didn't know about the South American Country. While the episode itself is interesting ...

#101 - Restaurant Review - Chapman's Eat Market 3 from 2021-03-01T06:00

On this week's restaurant review, Ray talks about the third dine in menu at Chapman's Eat Market in German Village and the special Valentine's Day dinner menu. For more on chef BJ Lieberman and ...

#6 - Chef Alex Seidel of Fruition from 2021-02-25T06:00

On this episode of the Spoon Mob Podcast, Ray talks with executive chef, founder, and owner of Denver, Colorado's Fruition, Fruition Farms Creamery, Mercantile Dining & Provision, Fudmill, ...

#100 - Chefs & Guests - Chef Alex Seidel of Fruition from 2021-02-25T06:00

On this episode of Spoon Mob's Chefs & Guests podcast series, Ray talks with executive chef, founder, and owner of Denver, Colorado's Fruition, Fruition Farms Creamery, Mercantile Dining &am...

#99 - Parts Now Known - The Bronx from 2021-02-24T06:00

We're back but The Bronx episode will likely be one of our five least favorite episodes of the series. Despite that we turn water in to wine by covering Barron Ambrosia, debating whoppers vs dav...

#98 - Restaurant Review - The French Laundry from 2021-02-22T06:00

On this week's epic restaurant review pod, Ray talks about one of, if not, the most important restaurant ever in the U.S., Thomas Keller's The French Laundry. Ray explains why The French Laundry...

#97 - Restaurant Review - Cleaver from 2021-02-15T06:00

On this week's restaurant review, Ray talks about his two visits to one of Columbus's newest restaurants Cleaver. Ray talks about the news that broke after chef Jay Kleven came on the podcast, b...

#5 - Chef Matthew Spinner of Bar Oni from 2021-02-11T06:00

On this episode of the Spoon Mob Podcast, Ray talks with executive chef and co-owner of the Tremont located Bar Oni, the notoriously NSFW chef Matthew Spinner. They chat about PPP loans, how he got...

#96 - Chefs & Guests - Chef Matthew Spinner of Bar Oni from 2021-02-11T06:00

On this episode of Spoon Mob's Chefs & Guests podcast series, Ray talks with executive chef and co-owner of the Tremont located Bar Oni, the notoriously NSFW chef Matthew Spinner. They chat ...

#95 - Parts Now Known - Shanghai from 2021-02-10T06:00

On the first episode of Parts Now Known season 4, Ray and Ben recap the Shanghai episode. The guys talk about China's economy, Xiaolongbao, soy, authentic Chinese and Shanghai food, millionaires...

#94 - Restaurant Review - Mita's from 2021-02-08T06:00

On this week's restaurant review, Ray talks about the best of chef Jose Salazar's three Cincinnati restaurants, Mita's. Ray talks about Salazar moving to the U.S. from Colombia, working in the N...

#4 - Chef BJ Lieberman of Chapman's Eat Market from 2021-02-04T06:00

On this episode of the Spoon Mob Podcast, Ray talks with Chapman's Eat Market's executive chef BJ Lieberman about how he got started later in the industry than most, going to the CIA, exter...

#93 - Chefs & Guests - Chef BJ Lieberman of Chapman's Eat Market from 2021-02-04T06:00

On this episode of Spoon Mob's Chefs & Guests podcast series, Ray talks with Chapman's Eat Market's executive chef BJ Lieberman about how he got started later in the industry than most, goin...

#92 - Parts Now Known - Season 3 Wrap Up / Season 4 Preview from 2021-02-03T06:00

On the season 3 wrap up / season 3 preview episode of Parts Now Known, Ray and Ben chat Game Stop Stock, the Super Bowl, coronavirus, Nashville, the Tennessee Volunteers Football scandal, travel...

#91 - Restaurant Review - Brown Bear Bakery from 2021-02-01T06:00

On this week's restaurant review podcast, Ray talks about one of his favorite bakeries, Cincinnati's Brown Bear Bakery. Ray talks about chef Blair Fornshell's career, the meaning of the bakery's...

#3 - Chef Jacob Inscore from 2021-01-28T06:00

On this episode of the Spoon Mob Podcast, Ray talks with former executive chef at Comune chef Jacob Inscore about how he got started in the industry, his thoughts on culinary school, working at Wol...

#90 - Chefs & Guests - Chef Jacob Inscore from 2021-01-28T06:00

On this episode of Spoon Mob's Chefs & Guests podcast series, Ray talks with former executive chef at Comune chef Jacob Inscore about how he got started in the industry, his thoughts on culi...

#89 - Parts Now Known - Brazil from 2021-01-27T06:00

On the season finale Parts Now Known season 3, we make some caipirinha's, kick back and recap the Bahia episode. Ray and Ben talk about the weird Master Shredder scene, Ernest aka Jim Varney, ha...

#88 - Restaurant Review - The Black Hoof from 2021-01-25T06:00

On this week's restaurant review, Ray talks about one of the most influential restaurants Toronto has ever seen, Jen Agg's The Black Hoof. Ray recounts his experience at The Hoof a few months be...

#87 - Parts Now Known - Thailand from 2021-01-20T06:00

On this week's episode of the Parts Now Known podcast, we jump in a Tuk Tuk and follow Bourdain and guest host chef Andy Ricker around Norther Thailand and the streets of Chang Mai. Ben and Ray ...

#86 - Restaurant Review - Atelier Crenn from 2021-01-18T06:00

On this week's restaurant review podcast, Ray talks about one of the Bay Area's best restaurants that just so happens to be owned and operated by a woman chef, Atelier Crenn. Ray talks about how...

#2 - Chef Kevin Wang of Akatsuki from 2021-01-14T06:00

On this episode of the Spoon Mob Podcast, Ray talks with sushi chef Kevin Wang of the private catering restaurant Akatsuki and a soon to be open yet to be announced Cleveland restaurant. They talk ...

#85 - Chefs & Guests - Chef Kevin Wang of Akatsuki from 2021-01-14T06:00

On this episode of Spoon Mob's Chefs & Guests podcast series, Ray talks with sushi chef Kevin Wang of the private catering restaurant Akatsuki and a soon to be open yet to be announced Cleve...

#84 - Parts Now Known - Mississippi Delta from 2021-01-13T06:00

On this week's Parts Now Known podcast we paddle across the Mississippi River to chat about the Deep South that is the Mississippi Delta. Ben and Ray talk about canoeing, pig ears, Jackson Missi...

#83 - Restaurant Review - Akatsuki/Sushi Pop from 2021-01-11T06:00

On this week's restaurant review, Ray talks about chef Kevin Wang's Akatsuki/Sushi Pop he attended, breaking down the courses and highlighting his love of sushi before teasing the upcoming inter...

#82 - Parts Now Known - Russia from 2021-01-06T06:00

On this week's Parts Now Known podcast we head to Russia to talk about Putin, Bourdain's eastern block travel buddy Zamir Gotta, caviar, the train to St. Petersburg, the Sochi Olympics, Putin op...

#81 - Restaurant Review - Mercantile Dining & Provision from 2021-01-04T06:00

On the first restaurant review of 2021, Ray talks about one of Denver's best restaurants, chef Alex Seidel's Mercantile Dining & Provision. After recapping Seidel's career thus far, Ray talk...

#1 - Chef Jay Kleven of Cleaver from 2020-12-31T06:00

On the very first episode of the Spoon Mob Podcast, Ray chats with chef Jay Kleven of Cleaver located in the Grandview neighborhood of Columbus Ohio over FaceTime. They talk about how Jay found his...

#80 - Chefs & Guests - Chef Jay Kleven of Cleaver from 2020-12-31T06:00

On the first episode of Spoon Mob's Chefs & Guests podcast series, Ray chats with chef Jay Kleven of Cleaver located in the Grandview neighborhood of Columbus Ohio over FaceTime. They talk a...

#79 - Parts Now Known Season 3 Mid Season Recap from 2020-12-30T06:00

The season 3 mid season recap pod. The Nashville Bombing, why it's so hard to make a good food show, food show rankings, coronavirus, Fyre Fest, what rich guy industry you'd want to be in, is a ...

#78 - Restaurant Review - Manresa from 2020-12-28T06:00

On this week's restaurant review, Ray remembers his memorable visit to chef David Kinch's Manresa in Los Gatos California. Ray talks about traveling to the San Jose area, David Kinch's culinary ...

#77 - Parts Now Known - Mexico from 2020-12-23T06:00

On this week's Parts Now Known podcast, Ray and Ben head to the belly of the cartel beast that is Mexico. They talk drug cartels, the best cartel movies and shows, violence in Mexico, and kidnap...

#76 - Restaurant Review - Chapman's Eat Market 2 from 2020-12-21T06:00

On this week's restaurant review, Ray talks about his return visit to Chapman's Eat Market. Ray talks about the new menu, dining out on Halloween, and how great it is to have a new restaurant ne...

#75 - Parts Now Known - Lyon from 2020-12-16T06:00

It's the 75th episode! On Season 3's food porn episode of the Parts Now Known podcast, Ray and Ben talk Daniel Boulud and the Lyon. They cover Lyon chefs, charcuterie, the legacy of Paul Bocuse,...

#74 - Restaurant Review - Saison from 2020-12-14T06:00

On this week's restaurant review, Ray talks about one of his favorite chef restaurant combo's, chef Joshua Skenes & Saison. Ray talks about how owner chef Joshua Skenes gave up martial arts ...

#73 - Parts Now Known - Las Vegas from 2020-12-09T06:00

On the Las Vegas Episode of Parts Now Known, Ray and Ben talk about what Vegas represents today, the things that have changed in Vegas since the filming of this episode the Bootlegger throwback ...

#72 - Restaurant Review - Veritas 3 "Italian Supper Club" from 2020-12-07T06:00

On this week's restaurant review, Ray talks about his latest visit to Veritas for their Italian Supper Club menu, the news that chef Josh Dalton is partnering with Edward's Companies once again ...

#72 - Restaurant Review - Veritas 3 from 2020-12-07T06:00

On this week's restaurant review, Ray talks about his latest visit to Veritas for their Italian Supper Club menu, the news that chef Josh Dalton is partnering with Edward's Companies once again ...

#71 - Parts Now Known - Punjab from 2020-12-02T06:00

Ray and Ben kick off the 3rd season of Parts Now Known by bringing in the podcast's resident expert in all things India, Katie. The three talk about where Punjab is located, British rule, the cr...

#70 - Restaurant Review - The Charter Oak from 2020-11-30T06:00

On this week's restaurant review, Ray talks about The Charter Oak, chef Christopher Kostow's 2nd restaurant run by chef David Guilloty. Ray provides background on Guilloty's career so far, break...

#69 - Parts Now Known - Season 2 Wrap Up / Season 3 Preview from 2020-11-25T06:00

On the season 2 wrap up / season 3 preview episode of Parts Now Known, Ray and Ben chat about the current state of college football before making predictions on the next eight episodes of Parts ...

#68 - Restaurant Review - Flock & Fowl from 2020-11-23T06:00

On this week's restaurant review, Ray talks about the originally second now only location of Flock & Fowl. Ray starts off recapping Sheridan Su's culinary career in Las Vegas before touching...

#67 - Parts Now Known - Detroit from 2020-11-18T06:00

On the season 2 finale of Parts Now Known, Ray and Ben talk about all things Detroit. The guys talk about the Motor City's decline and marvel at the Packard Plant before Ray provides some insigh...

#66 - Restaurant Review - The Restaurant At Meadowood from 2020-11-16T06:00

On this week's restaurant review, Ray talks about chef Christopher Kostow and his 3 Michelin starred Napa Valley fine dining destination, The Restaurant At Meadowood. Ray talks about the fire th...

#65 - SPECIAL EPISODE - Bad Restaurant Experiences from 2020-11-11T06:00

Ray's on vacation this week so there's no new Parts Now Known episode. Instead Ray recorded a podcast highlighting some bad restaurant experience's he's had over the past couple years at places ...

#64 - Restaurant Review - Chapman's Eat Market from 2020-11-09T06:00

On this week's restaurant review, Ray talks about the best new restaurant in Columbus, Chapman's Eat Market. Ray talks about chef owner BJ Lieberman's culinary career, how the name of the restau...

#63 - Parts Now Known - Tokyo from 2020-11-04T06:00

This week on Parts Now Known's most explicit and only NC-17 rated episode thus far, Ray and Ben spend the first 10 minutes talking about the Presidential Election and give their predictions befo...

#62 - Restaurant Review - PiDGiN from 2020-11-02T06:00

On this week's restaurant review, Ray talks about possibly his favorite restaurant of all time, Pidgin in Vancouver Canada. Ray talks about the trip to Canada after Hawaii, the difficulty of res...

#61 - Parts Now Known - South Africa from 2020-10-28T05:00

On this week's episode of the Parts Now Known podcast, Ray and Ben talk history class in the U.S. skipping over Africa, military tactics, Band of Brothers, movie theaters, where Turkey ranks amo...

#60 - Restaurant Review - Sullivan Street Bakery from 2020-10-26T05:00

On this week's restaurant review, Ray talks about Sullivan Street Bakery and it's owner/chef Jim Lahey. Ray runs through Lahey's career, highlighting his devious business acumen, no knead bread ...

#59 - Parts Now Known - Sicily from 2020-10-21T05:00

This week, Ben drives the boat to the island of Sicily where the guys talk about The Godfather movies, diving for frozen octopus, Bourdain getting blackout drunk on his birthday, authentic Sicil...

#58 - SPECIAL EPISODE - James Beard Foundation Awards Scandal from 2020-10-20T05:00

On a special edition of the podcast, Ray rants about the James Beard Foundation Awards scandal that recently came to light. For all things Spoon Mob, visit spoonmob.com and make sure to follow u...

#57 - Restaurant Review - Aquavit New York City from 2020-10-19T05:00

On this week's restaurant review, Ray talks about the Scandinavian/Swedish restaurant Aquavit in New York City, touching on chef Emma Bengtsson's career thus far, the founding of Aquavit back in...

#56 - Parts Now Known - Season 2 Mid Season Recap from 2020-10-14T05:00

We were planning on recapping the first half of season 2 but then got sidetracked on a whole host of topics that include Ben's disastrous experience at Rye River Social, Ray's experience at Clea...

#55 - Restaurant Review - Morel from 2020-10-12T05:00

On this week's restaurant review, Ray talks about visiting his friend Garret in Wisconsin on a weekend trip and having no control over the restaurants they ate at. He then goes through chef Jona...

#54 - Parts Now Known - Copenhagen from 2020-10-07T05:00

On what critics are calling Parts Now Known's best episode yet, Ray and Ben chat about Anthony Bourdain's pilgrimage to Copenhagen to eat at chef Rene Redzepi's restaurant Noma. The guys provide...

#53 - Restaurant Review - Charleston from 2020-10-05T05:00

On this week's restaurant review, Ray talks about visiting chef Cindy Wolf's restaurant Charleston in Baltimore, recounting his work day trip to the Charm City, how Charleston came to be, and Wo...

#52 - Parts Now Known - New Mexico from 2020-09-30T05:00

Gun control, a neighbor's murder, aliens, conspiracy theory's, spicy chili's, and a whole lot more including Ben's dog Ralph's unwanted debut on the podcast are covered on this week's Parts Now ...

#51 - Restaurant Review - Sushi Ginza Onodera New York City from 2020-09-28T05:00

For this week's restaurant review, Ray talks sushi. Specifically Sushi Ginza Onodera in New York City. Sushi bro culture be damned! For more on executive chef Akifumi Sakagami, head chef Kazushi...

#50 - SPECIAL EPISODE - End Of Food News / Cincy Trip Recap from 2020-09-25T19:18:49

It's the 50th episode of the Spoon Mob Pod but also the last Friday pod for a while. Ray talks through his decision to temporarily stop food news before recapping his recent week long stay in Ci...

#49 - Parts Now Known - Spain from 2020-09-23T05:00

On this episode of the Parts Now Known Podcast, Ray and Ben recap Anthony Bourdain's trip to Spain, more specifically Granada. The guys talk about Bourdain's camera man Zach who clearly piqued T...

#48 - Restaurant Review - Mabel Gray 2 from 2020-09-21T05:00

On this week's restaurant review, Ray talks about his return experience at Mabel Gray, touching on the weirdness of leaving the state during coronavirus, all the aspects of touching things durin...

#47 - Food News 9/18/20 from 2020-09-19T05:00

On this week's episode of Food News, topics covered include a UK man selling his 28 year old Macallan collection, Michelin pushing its stars announcements to 2021, Jim Murray's Whiskey Bible, Ta...

#46 - Parts Now Known - Jerusalem from 2020-09-16T05:00

On the first episode of season 2 of the Parts Now Known Podcast, Ben and Ray rewatch the Jerusalem episode and talk about how CNN keeps getting Bourdain access Travel Channel couldn't, the weird...

#45 - Restaurant Review - Veritas 2 "Mexican Supper Club" from 2020-09-14T05:00

On this week's restaurant review, Ray talks about his first experience back eating at Veritas in Columbus since the start of the coronavirus pandemic and breaks down all the dishes from the Mexi...

#45 - Restaurant Review - Veritas 2 from 2020-09-14T05:00

On this week's restaurant review, Ray talks about his first experience back eating at Veritas in Columbus since the start of the coronavirus pandemic and breaks down all the dishes from the Mexi...

#44 - Restaurant Review - Nada Columbus from 2020-09-11T06:00

There's no Food News episode this week so we're dropping back to back pods to fill the void. On the second episode Ray talks about chef David Falk's Mexican restaurant chain Nada. He talks about...

#43 - Restaurant Review - Boca from 2020-09-11T05:00

There's no Food News episode this week so we're dropping back to back pods to fill the void. It's a two part chef David Falk day. On the first episode Ray talks about chef Falk's culinary career...

#42 - Parts Now Known - Season 1 Wrap Up / Season 2 Preview from 2020-09-09T05:00

On the latest episode of the Parts Now Known podcast, Ray and Ben talk about the highlights from rewatching the first season of Parts Unknown and take a look at season two's upcoming eight episo...

#41 - Restaurant Review - Buxton Hall Barbecue from 2020-09-07T05:00

On this week's restaurant review episode, Ray talks about chef Elliot Moss and his Asheville North Carolina barbecue spot Buxton Hall. For more on chef Elliot Moss and Buxton Hall Barbecue, visi...

#40 - Food News 9/4/20 from 2020-09-04T17:00:11

On this week's episode of Food News, Ray starts off highlighting the major non food news stories from the past week before talking about Coca Cola's restructuring, Amazon's first non Whole Foods...

#39 - Parts Now Known - Congo from 2020-09-02T05:00

On the season 1 finale of the Parts Now Known Podcast, Ben and Ray follow Anthony Bourdain up the Congo River into The Heart of Darkness. The first  half of the episode is all about the his...

#38 - Restaurant Review - Lola from 2020-08-31T05:00

On this episode, Ray talks about chef Michael Symon's Cleveland restaurant Lola. Ray talks through Symon's career, reshaping his restaurant group, his eventual Food Network stardom, and how chef...

#37 - Food News 8/28/20 from 2020-08-28T05:00

Ray starts this weeks episode talking about the recent events involving the terrible and tragic Jacob Blake shooting and the pending spiral that is the approaching election. Then he gets into th...

#36 - Parts Now Known - Peru from 2020-08-26T06:00

On the second half of the double drop Parts Now Known Podcast, Ben and Ray follow Bourdain and Ripert to Peru to hunt for all white cacao beans. The guys talk chocolate before marveling at the s...

#35 - Parts Now Known - Libya from 2020-08-26T05:00

On the first episode of the double drop of Parts Now Known pods, Ben and Ray rewatch the Libya episode centered around the country's 2011 revolution that overthrew it's dictator Muammar Gaddafi....

#34 - Restaurant Review - Bresca from 2020-08-24T05:00

On this episode, Ray talks about chef Ryan Ratino's Logan Circle restaurant Bresca. Ray talks about Ratino's career, his work trip to D.C., and Ratino's new restaurant Jont before breaking down ...

#33 - Food News 8/21/20 from 2020-08-22T03:19:24

On this week's episode of food news, Ray talks about the major news stories from the past week before getting in to the overarching topics of this weeks food news that include McDonalds suing th...

#32 - Wine Review - Maeli from 2020-08-19T05:00

On the first ever Spoon Mob Pod wine episode, Ray cracks a bottle of Maeli Infinite Bianco that Ben tries for the first time while Katie also continues her trend of chirping in from off mic in a...

#31 - Restaurant Review - Cucina 24 from 2020-08-17T05:00

On this episode, Ray talks about chef Brian Canipelli's Asheville Italian restaurant Cucina 24. Ray talks about his trip to Greenville/Asheville last year and Canipelli's culinary career thus fa...

#30 - Food News 8/14/20 from 2020-08-14T16:59:24

On this week's episode of food news, Ray talks about some upcoming food TV shows on Hulu and another recall before explaining Russell Crowe's recent donation. Ray makes the rounds to all the maj...

#29 - SPECIAL EPISODE - G.I.O.Y.C. from 2020-08-13T05:00

We decided to record a podcast to the bring up the vibe after recording the depressing Morocco episode of our Parts Now Known series. Maybe one day these will be more frequent and on Patreon but...

#28 - Parts Now Known - Morocco (Tangier) from 2020-08-12T05:00

On this episode of the Parts Now Known Podcast, Ben and Ray slog through their least favorite episode of season 1 so far, Tangier Morocco. They talk about how Tangier is Europe's Las Vegas, ferr...

#27 - Restaurant Review - Mabel Gray from 2020-08-10T05:00

On this episode, Ray talks about chef James Rigato's Hazel Park Michigan eatery Mabel Gray. Ray goes through how Rigato first got into the culinary industry, how working at a recycling company l...

#26 - Food News 8/8/20 from 2020-08-08T05:00

On this week's episode of food news, Ray opens with how sports being back on TV is a weird watch before getting into some updates to airline travel from the past week. the problems with Cameron ...

#25 - Parts Now Known - Quebec from 2020-08-05T05:00

On the 25th edition of the Spoon Mob Pod and the Quebec Parts Now Known Podcast, Ben and Ray geek out recanting the food porn episode to end all food porn episodes, the tongue in cheek titled "C...

#24 - Restaurant Review - The Anchorage from 2020-08-03T05:00

On this episode, Ray talks about chef Greg McPhee's vegetable forward Greenville South Carolina restaurant The Anchorage. Ray starts off going through McPhee's culinary career thus far before to...

#23 - Food News 8/1/20 from 2020-08-01T05:00

On this week's episode of food news, Ray touches on the recent Epstein Maxwell overnight document drop before talking about Amazon's push into grocery delivery, a wine international crime ring, ...

#22 - Parts Now Known - Colombia from 2020-07-29T05:00

Ray and Ben travel to South America for the first time to break down the Colombia episode. Katie makes her Spoon Mob Pod/Parts Now Known debut before the guys debate how safe the plane flight is...

#21 - Restaurant Review - Ushabu 2 from 2020-07-27T05:00

On this episode, Ray talks about his recent and final experience at Ushabu in Cleveland. Ray reminisces about dining with strangers around, the things were losing due to cover-19, and why he'll ...

#20 - Food News 7/24/20 from 2020-07-24T22:00:12

On this week's episode of food news, Ray jumps right in with the recently announced upcoming layoffs at the hands of airlines and hotel companies, masks, Uber's new controversy, Instacart's appe...

#19 - Parts Now Known - Koreatown from 2020-07-22T05:00

On the second episode of the Parts Now Known series, Ben and Ray discuss Bourdain's hour long hang in the small Los Angeles neighborhood with his two friends, Roy Choi and David Cohoe. They talk...

#18 - Restaurant Review - Pistacia Vera from 2020-07-20T05:00

On this episode, Ray talks about a local destination bakery called Pistacia Vera. Ray goes into the backstory of its founding by Columbus natives Spencer and Anne Budros, it's start and eventual...

#17 - Food News 7/17/20 from 2020-07-17T05:00

On this weeks episode of food news, snarky Ray makes his debut and spends the first 15 minutes giving his thoughts on the state of coronavirus in the U.S. before talking about the "partnership" ...

#16 - Parts Now Known - Myanmar from 2020-07-15T05:00

On the debut episode of Spoon Mob's newest podcast series, Parts Now Known, Ray and Ben jump right into how the opening shots of the episode set the tone for the entire series going forward, hig...

#15 - Restaurant Review - Ivan Ramen from 2020-07-13T05:00

On this episode, Ray talks about his the best ramen shop he's every been to, Ivan Ramen in New York City. Ray outlines how chef owner Ivan Orkin got his start in Japan after personal tragedy, hi...

#14 - Food News 7/10/20 from 2020-07-10T22:04:04

Another long one! On this weeks episode of food news, Ray explains why your anger against PPP is misplaced and misdirected, outlines the remaining food delivery options, deep dives on the contro...

#13 - Introducing The Parts Now Known Podcast Series With Co-Host Ben Nelson from 2020-07-08T05:00

On this episode, Ray talks with co-host and friend Ben Nelson about the newest podcast under the Spoon Mob Pod banner, Parts Now Known, where they break down each episode of the legendary Anthon...

#12 - Restaurant Review - Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams from 2020-07-06T05:00

On this episode, Ray talks about his go to ice cream, Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams. Ray touches on Jeni Britton Bauer's career, her first ice cream company, where the company is now, and lists out...

#11 - Food News 7/3/20 from 2020-07-03T20:51:16

On this weeks jam packed episode of food news, Ray runs down all the developments in the culinary industry from over the last week including bar closures at the hands of re-opening rollbacks, no...

#10 - Restaurant Review - Saltie Girl from 2020-07-02T16:40:30

On the 10th episode of the Spoon Mob Pod, Ray talks about chef Kyle McClelland's sliver of a seafood restaurant located in Boston's Back Bay neighborhood, Saltie Girl. Ray runs through McClellan...

#9 - Restaurant Review - Rockmill Tavern from 2020-07-01T17:39:04

On this episode, Ray talks about his go to spot Rockmill Tavern. Ray touches on why the Brewery District was chosen for its location, previous chefs Andrew Smith and Jay Kleven as well as curren...

#8 - Restaurant Review - Comune from 2020-07-01T16:44:53

On this episode, Ray talks about the best vegetarian restaurant in Columbus, Comune, currently helmed by chef Jacob Inscore. Ray talks about the lack of a diverse sustainable dining scene in the...

#7 - Restaurant Review - Speck Italian Eatery from 2020-07-01T15:57:18

On this episode of the podcast, Ray talks about chef Josh Dalton's third restaurant, Speck Italian Eatery. He covers the differences between Speck and Veritas, his recent dining experience at Sp...

#6 - Restaurant Review - Tail Up Goat from 2020-06-30T18:08:26

On this episode, Ray talks about chef Jon Sybert's D.C. neighborhood Michelin starred restaurant Tail Up Goat.  How the restaurant came to be, what's behind the name "Tail Up Goat", and the...

#5 - Restaurant Review - Ushabu from 2020-06-29T20:28:02

On this episode, Ray talks about chef Matthew Spinner's regional Japanese Cleveland restaurant Ushabu, touching on how he first found out about the restaurant, the absence of good sushi in Colum...

#4 - Food News 6/27/20 from 2020-06-27T21:02:43

On the inaugural episode of Spoon Mob Pod - Food News, Ray runs down all the important culinary news stories from the past week, touching on the effect the coronavirus has had in the restaurant ...

#3 - Restaurant Review - Veritas from 2020-06-22T01:32:23

On this episode, Ray talks about chef Josh Dalton's fine dining Columbus restaurant Veritas, diving into how the restaurant came to be, why its the only one of its kind in Ohio's capital city, a...

#2 - Restaurant Review - Al's Place from 2020-06-14T19:24:33

On the inaugural restaurant review episode, Ray talks about chef Aaron London's vegetable forward Michelin starred San Francisco restaurant Al's Place, outlining his experience, and why you shou...

Welcome To Spoon Mob from 2020-06-13T20:02

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#1 - Welcome To Spoon Mob from 2020-06-13T20:02

On the first episode of the Spoon Mob Pod, formal introductions are made. Ray goes into how he got into food, why he started writing, and what's next for the Spoon Mob Pod and spoonmob.com. ...