FOOD Episodes
Turi Mercuri, Atlas
Atlas Co-founder Turi Mercuri talks about the benefits of his firm’s hospitality management platform, why tip management is such a pain point for restaurants, how ‘growing up around the fryers’ led to 30+ years in hospitality...
Guy Rubino, Made To Order
Chef Guy Rubino talks about Toronto’s 'fraternal foodies' The Rubino Brothers [along with past podcast guest Michael], starring in/producing 39 episodes of Made To Order on The Food Network [24hrs of footage shot got trimmed ...
Steven Raichlen, The Barbecue Bible
Grill On!! BBQ Master Steven Raichlen talks about the 25th anniversary of his landmark book The Barbecue Bible [and how it can stand in for the actual Bible], his new PBS show Steven Raichlen’s Planet Barbecue , why grilling ...
Sara Waxman, Dine and Destinations
Dine Magazine’s Editor-in-Chief Sara Waxman talks about meeting her husband Al three days after arriving in Toronto from Winnipeg, his worldwide popularity from the television shows King of Kensington, Cagney & Lacey and Twic...
Zane Caplansky, Deli King/Mustard Maven
Zane Caplansky from Caplansky’s Delicatessen talks about the titans of Jewish Deli [Yitz’s, Centre Street Deli, Pancer's, Shopsy’s, Switzer’s], his origins at the Monarch Tavern [T.O.’s first pop-up], the role of Thunderin’ T...
Joe Friday, Chef/Entrepreneur
Restaurateur/Entrepreneur Chef Joe Friday talks about cooking for ‘Spicy P’ Pascal Siakam and hanging with Kobe Bryant, his awareness of the fictional Detective Joe Friday, his Okinawa/Japan upbringing and transition to North...
Rob Rainford, Chef
Chef Rob Rainford talks about choosing between cooking and basketball camp, how the Food Network ‘changed everything,’ whether you should wash your chicken [spoiler: does more harm than good], shooting 18 hours of content for...
Ivy Knight, Writer/Journalist
Writer & Journalist Ivy Knight talks about pivoting from 10 years in restaurant kitchens to writing, her realization that the pressure had turned her into a ‘dickless man’ and a ‘rage machine,’ the wonderful mentorship of Jam...
Cheese Boutique’s Afrim Pristine
Cheese Boutique’s Maitre Fromager Afrim Pristine talks about his food emporium, his cookbook, his food/travel docuseries, his new wine, the ‘cheese shot’ heard around the world, why the lactose intolerant can rejoice, grilled...
Chef Ted Reader
Godfather of the Grill Ted Reader talks about cooking at SkyDome, President’s Choice product development with Dave Nichol, re-opening his golf + bbq + beer restaurant ‘The Joint’, and why Kelly Ripa loves her some S’mores Que...
Tap Phong’s Lili Tran
Legendary Retailer Tap Phong’s Lili Tran talks about 3 generations of the family business, why there are so many types of vegetable peelers, and the importance of a rice cooker! TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum. ...
Chef Susur Lee
Restaurant Pioneer and Entrepreneur Chef Susur Lee talks about his Hong Kong upbringing and how Toronto’s diversity influences the creativity in his cooking! TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum. Learn more about you...
Michael Rubino, Restaurateur & Food Personality
Restaurateur Michael Rubino talks about his numerous restaurants, brother power with Guy, his ‘Made to Order’ TV experience, and his foray into indoor vertical farming! TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum. Learn mor...
Matt Basile, Chef/Author/Host
Chef Matt Basile talks about his "shape shifting" entrepreneurial ventures in Toronto’s food industry! TORONTO LEGENDS is hosted by Andrew Applebaum at andrew.applebaum@gmail.com All episodes available at www.podpage.com/toro...