EPISODE · Jul 30, 2025 · 31 MIN
Cultural Chameleon Episode 9 - Atlantic City, NJ USA
from Best Of Cultural Chameleon Travel Podcast · host Podgo
Sometimes the flavors of yesterday can dictate the ingredients for today's passion. This episode gives Rod the opportunity to speak with a New Jersey native Julie Riga, who authored the book "Stay on Course" which highlights the life and unfinished legacy of her father Ennio Riga. https://www.julieriga.com/authorRod & Julie discuss the Atlantic City, NJ culture of yesterday and a today as seen through her eyes. Julie also tells the story about how her father, an Italian immigrant, forged his successful career as a chef in an Atlantic City resort restaurant, Capriccio. Julie gives a secret recipes for her fathers tomato sauce, and also the secrets of leaving a legacy. https://resortsac.com/restaurants/fine-dining/capriccio/Join Rod Desch on amazing adventures weekly. Travel like a #culturalchameleon.Get in touch with Rod. Suggest a destination or pitch Rod to be his next guest on The Cultural Chameleon Podcast.#beaguestTravel Podcast | Cultural Chameleon With Rod Desch (lifeofaculturalchameleon.com) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Sometimes the flavors of yesterday can dictate the ingredients for today's passion. This episode gives Rod the opportunity to speak with a New Jersey native Julie Riga, who authored the book "Stay on Course" which highlights the life and unfinished legacy of her father Ennio Riga. https://www.julieriga.com/authorRod & Julie discuss the Atlantic City, NJ culture of yesterday and a today as seen through her eyes. Julie also tells the story about how her father, an Italian immigrant, forged his successful career as a chef in an Atlantic City resort restaurant, Capriccio. Julie gives a secret recipes for her fathers tomato sauce, and also the secrets of leaving a legacy. https://resortsac.com/restaurants/fine-dining/capriccio/Join Rod Desch on amazing adventures weekly. Travel like a #culturalchameleon.Get in touch with Rod. Suggest a destination or pitch Rod to be his next guest on The Cultural Chameleon Podcast.#beaguestTravel Podcast | Cultural Chameleon With Rod Desch (lifeofaculturalchameleon.com)
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